Vice Chairman Cox called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.

PRESENT:

Don Cox, Chairman John Buette, Vice-Chairman Tom Drazazgowski, Commissioner Greg Hitt, Commissioner Bill Leedy, Commissioner Bill Rodman, Commissioner

ABSENT:

Frank Pitts, Commissioner

Also present:

Vice Mayer, Lou Waters
Council Member, Joe Hornat

Vice Chairman Cox led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

There were no speaker requests.

Councilmember Hornat addressed the Commission regarding the Miller Ranch General Plan approval by Town Council on January 15th and the upcoming 2014 Spring sessions for Community Academy Boards and Commission members.

MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Leedy and seconded by Vice-Chairman Buette elect Vice Chairman Don Cox as the new Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission

MOTION carried, 6-0.

 

MOTION: A motion was made by Chairman Cox and seconded by Commissioner Rodman elect Commissioner John Buette as the new Vice Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission.

MOTION carried, 6-0.

 

DECEMBER 3, 2013 DRAFT MINUTES

MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Rodman and seconded by Commissioner Leedy to approve the December 3, 2013 Regular Session Meeting Minutes.

MOTION carried, 5-0. with Greg Hitt, Commissioner abstained.

 

STAFF REPORT

STAFF REPORT

ATTACHMENT 1 - CONDITONS OF APPROVAL

ATTACHMENT 2 - SITE ANALYSIS AND TDP

ATTACHMENT 3 - ESOS MAP

ATTACHMENT 4 - NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING SUMMARY NOTES

Michael Spaeth, Senior Planner, presented the following:
- Location
- Vicinity
- Existing Zoning
- General Plan Designation
- Request
- Proposed Zoning
- Neighborhood Meeting/Public Input
- Review Criteria
- ESL Designations
- Summary & Recommendation

Paul Oland of WLB presented the Tentative Site Plan.  

David Laws, Permitting Manager, responded to the Commission's questions regarding the widening project on Naranja.

Chairman Cox opened the Public Hearing.

Betty Danker, Oro Valley Resident, voiced her concerns regarding the traffic and making a left hand turn out of their development and safety issues. Another concern is people traveling through the neighborhood to avoid the traffic light.

Chairman Cox closed the public hearing.

David Laws, Permitting Manager, responded to the Commission's questions regarding potential cut through traffic.

Michael Spaeth recommended amending the wording of Condition one to read, "An amended TDP in conformance with ESLO Open Space requirements will be required prior to Conceptual Site Plan Submittal."

MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Leedy and seconded by Commissioner Rodman to recommend approval of the Kai Naranja Rezoning from R1-144 to R1-7, based on the findings that the request is consistent with the General Plan and subject to the conditions in Attachment 1 and amend condition 1 as read by staff regarding conformance with ESL Requirements.

MOTION carried, 6-0.

 

David Williams, Planning Manager, presented the following updates:

- Welcome to Commissioner Hitt and Commissioner Pitts
- Updates on Town Councils approvals concerning the Planning Commission
- Application currently being taken for the Your Voice, Our Future Committee's
- Information sheet on Your Voice, Our Future
- Upcoming Neighborhood Meeting
- Cancellation of the April 1st Planning Commission meeting
- Special Session of the Planning Commission on April 10th

Chairman Cox would like to add extended care facilities on Innovation Drive as a future agenda item.

MOTION: A motion was made by Vice-Chairman Buette and seconded by Commissioner Drazazgowski to adjourn the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.

MOTION carried, 6-0.