MINUTES
ORO VALLEY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR SESSION
June 2, 2015
ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE
 
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION PACKET 06/02/2015

REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 6:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER

Chairman Rodman called the June 2, 2015 regular session of the Oro Valley Planning and Zoning Commission to order at 6:00 PM.

ROLL CALL

PRESENT:
Bill Rodman, Chairman
Greg Hitt, Commissioner
Frank Pitts, Commissioner
Melanie Barrett, Commissioner
Charlie Hurt, Commissioner
Tom Drazazgoswki, Commissioner

EXCUSED: Bill Leedy, Vice-Chair
 
ALSO PRESENT: 

Joe Hornat, Council Member
Lou Waters, Vice-Mayor

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Chairman Rodman led the Planning and Zoning Commission members and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

CALL TO AUDIENCE - at this time, any member of the public is allowed to address the commission on any issue not listed on today’s agenda.  Pursuant to the Arizona open meeting law, individual commission members may ask town staff to review the matter, ask that the matter be placed on a future agenda, or respond to criticism made by speakers.  However, the commission may not discuss or take legal action on matters raised during "call to audience."  In order to speak during "call to audience" please specify what you wish to discuss when completing the blue speaker card.

There were no speaker request.

COUNCIL LIAISON COMMENTS

Council Member Hornat updated the Planning and Zoning Commission and audience of the following:

Town Council approved the following items:

- La Cholla Boulevard and Naranja Drive Southwest/Northwest
- Town Council approved the budget
- Illumined window signs was approved

- Planning work plan was discussed by Town Council
- Personal Policy approved by Town Council on how overtime was paid

REGULAR AGENDA

1.

REVIEW AND/OR APPROVAL OF THE MAY 5, 2015 REGULAR SESSION MEETING MINUTES


Planning Commission May 5, 2015 Draft Minutes

Commissioner Hitt requested his last name be correct through out the minutes from May 5, 2015.

MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Hitt and seconded by Commissioner Pitts to approve the May 5, 2015 Regular Session meeting minutes.

MOTION carried, 6-0.
 
*2.  PUBLIC HEARING: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON A PROPOSED REZONING OF AN APPROXIMATELY 143-ACRE PROPERTY FROM R1-144 TO R1-36 TO DEVELOP A 153-LOT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION AND USE OF THE REQUESTED FLEXIBLE DESIGN OPTIONS INCLUDING MINIMUM LOT SIZE, BUILDING HEIGHT AND MODIFIED REVIEW PROCESS. THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LA CHOLLA BLVD AND LAMBERT LANE, OV914-009 (ITEM PULLED BY APPLICANT)

OV914-009 Rezoning southeast corner Lambert Lane_La Cholla Blvd Staff Report

Attachment 1 - Conditions of Approval

Attachment 2 - Site Analysis and Tentative Development Plan

Attachment 3 - Subject Property Aerial Map

Attachment 4 - General Plan Land Use Map

Attachment 5 - Zoning Map

Attachment 6 - General Plan Conformance Analysis

Attachment 7 - Zoning Analysis

Attachment 8 - Enviornmentally Sensitive Lands Anaysis

Attachment 9 - Flexible Desion Options Analysis

Attachment 10 - Neighborhood Meeting Summaries

Attachment 11 - Resident Correspondence

Attachment 12 - Formal Letters of Protest

3.

PUBLIC HEARING: DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON A PROPOSED MINOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT FOR A PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF RANCHO VISTOSO BOULEVARD AND MOORE ROAD. THIS ITEM INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:


A.

MINOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR AN APPROXIMATELY 4.2-ACRE OPEN SPACE TRADE AND REVISIONS TO A RECREATION AREA CONDITION ASSOCIATED WITH A PREVIOUS APPROVAL, OV1114-004; AND


B.

PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT FOR AN APPROXIMATELY 4.2-ACRE OPEN SPACE TRADE AND ADDITION OF A NEW RECREATION AREA CONDITION, OV914-010


OV1114-004 and OV914-10 Mattamy Homes Staff Report

Attachment 1 - Conditions of Approval

Attachment 2 - Applicant’s Open Space Trade Proposal

Attachment 3 - 2009 Rancho Vistoso Neighborhood 5 Major GPA Map

Attachment 4 - 2009 General Plan Amendment Condition - Parks

Attachment 5 - Proposed Park Location

Attachment 6 - Subject Property Map

Attachment 7 - General Plan Land Use Map

Attachment 8 - Zoning Map

Attachment 9 - General Plan Amendment.PAD Amendment Analysis

Attachment 10 - Neighborhood Meeting Summaries

Michael Spaeth, Senior Planner, presented the following:

- Request
- Subject Property
- Proposed Open Space Trade
- Open Space Trade - Minor General Plan Amendment
- Open Space Trade - PAD Amendment
- Recreation Area - Minor General Plan Amendment
- Recreation Area - PAD Amendment
- Review
- Summary and Recommendation

Paul Oland, WLB Group, representing the applicant and property owner, presented the following:

- Conceptual Site Plan
- Aerial Photo of Propose Trade Area
- Ground Floor Plan

Chairman Rodman opened the public hearing.

Bill Adler, Oro Valley resident, commented that the space that is being discussed this evening is referred to as open space. where as the general plan calls for more parks, Mr. Adler believes open space is needed in this particular location.  What the community needs, especially in these small lots, is recreational space.  We should have walking distance and ease of accessibility to recreational facilities.  Mr. Adler believes it doesn't meeting the general plan criteria.

Chairman Rodman closed the public hearing.

MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Pitts to deny the requested 4.2-acre open space trade.

Motion died for lack of a second.

MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Drazazgoswki and seconded by Commissioner Hurt to Recomend Approval of the requested Minor General Plan Amendment for the 4.2-acre open space trade and revision to the existing Recreation area condition based on the findings in the staff report, subject to the conditions listed in Attachment 1.

MOTION carried, 5-1 with Commissioner Pitts opposed.
 
MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Hitt and seconded by Commissioner Hurt to Recomend Approval of the requested Planned Area Development Amendment for the 4.2-acre open space trade and addition of a new Recreation area condition based on the findings in the staff report and subject to the conditions in Attachment 1.

MOTION carried, 5-1 with Commissioner Pitts opposed.
 
4.

PUBLIC HEARING:  DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON A PROPOSED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR KNEADERS BAKERY AND CAFÉ WITH A DRIVE-THRU TO BE LOCATED NEAR THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LINDA VISTA BOULEVARD AND ORACLE ROAD, IN THE EL CORREDOR DEVELOPMENT, OV815-001


OV815-001 Kneaders Bakery & Cafe Staff Report

Attachment 1 - Conceptual Site Plan

Attachment 2 - Approved Tentative Development Plan

Attachment 3 - Applicant’s Proposal

Attachment 4 - Location Map

Attachment 5 - General Plan Land Use Map

Attachment 6 - Zoning Map

Attachment 7 - Conditional Use Permit Evaluation Criteria

Attachment 8 - Overall Site Plan Concept

Attachment 9 - Neighborhood Summary Notes

Chad Daines, Principal Planner, presented the following:

- Purpose
- Location
- Conceptual Site Plan
- Conditional Use Permit review Criteria
- Recommendation

Ross Rulney, Property Owner and Developer, representing Kneaders, presented the following:

- Elevations
- Daytime View
- Aerial View
- Conceptual Site Plan
- Landscape Plan
- Drive-thru Information
- Automatic Voice Control System
- Menu Board
- Signs
- Items discussed through the process
- Questions

Chairman Rodman opened the public hearing.

Chairman Rodman closed the public hearing.

MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Barrett and seconded by Commissioner Pitts to Recomend Approval of the Conditional Use Permit for the Kneaders Bakery and Café, based on the findings that the proposed is consistent with the Conditional Use Permit Review Criteria.

MOTION carried, 6-0.
 
5.

PUBLIC HEARING:  DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON A PROPOSED REZONING AMENDMENT FOR THE EL CORREDOR PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT (PAD) STANDARDS TO INCREASE THE ALLOWABLE BUILDING HEIGHT FOR THE COMMERCIAL AREAS FRONTING ORACLE ROAD.  THE EL CORREDOR PAD PERTAINS TO 20 ACRES LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LINDA VISTA BOULEVARD AND ORACLE ROAD, OV912-001A


OV912-001A El Corredor PAD Amendment Staff Report

Attachment 1 - Applicant’s Request

Attachment 2 - Location Map

Attachment 3 - Zoning Map

Attachment 4 - General Plan

Attachment 5 - General Plan Policy Analysis

Attachment 6 - Neighborhood Meeting Summary Notes

Chad Daines, Principal Planner, presented the following

- Location
- Aerial
- Recommendation

Ross Ruley, Property Owner and Developer, representing Kneaders, presented a brief history of the property and brief explanation for the request.

Chairman Rodman opened the public hearing.

Chairman Rodman closed the public hearing.

MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Drazazgoswki and seconded by Commissioner Hurt to Recomend Approval of the Planned Area Development Amendment requested under case OV912-001A, based on the finding that the request is consistent with applicable policies of the General Plan.

MOTION carried, 6-0.
 
6.

PUBLIC HEARING:  DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON A PROPOSED TYPE II HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT TO ALLOW A CONTRACTORS BUSINESS LOCATED AT 11286 N. COPPER SPRING TRAIL, OV415-008


OV415-008 Schillizzi Type II Home Occupation Staff Report

Attachment 1 - Appicants Submittal

Attachment 2 - Location Map

Attachment 3 - Site Photos

Attachment 4 - Report Details

Patty Hayes, Zoning Plans Examiner, presented the following:

- Purpose
- Location
- Proposal
- Conclusion

Sean Schillizzi, Owner of the business, presented a brief explanation for the request.

Chairman Rodman opened the public hearing.

Chairman Rodman closed the public hearing.

MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Hurt and seconded by Commissioner Hitt to approve OV415-008, a Type II Home Occupation Permit for a contractors business at 11286 N. Copper Springs Trail, based on the finding that the proposed use is in conformance with the Zoning Code Standards for Type II Home Occupations.

MOTION carried, 6-0.
 
7.

PUBLIC HEARING:  DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON A PROPOSED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO INSTALL A FIBER CABLE LINE ON EXISTING UTILITY POLES IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY ON THE NORTH SIDE OF INA ROAD, BETWEEN PASEO DEL NORTE AND ORACLE ROAD, OV815-003


OV815-003 Cox communications Staff Report

Attachment 1 - Applicant’s Proposal

Attachment 2 - Location Map

Attachment 3 - Report Details

Patty Hayes, Zoning Plans Examiner, presented the following:

- Proposal
- Location
- Recommendation

Chairman Rodman opened the public hearing.

Chairman Rodman closed the public hearing.

MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Hitt and seconded by Commissioner Drazazgoswki to Recomend Approval of the Conditional Use Permit for Cox Communications, based on the finding that the proposal is consistent wit the Conditional Use Permit Review Criteria.

MOTION carried, 6-0.
 
8.

YOUR VOICE, OUR FUTURE PROJECT UPDATE


Bayer Vella, Planning Manager, presented the following:

- Your Voice, Our Future Community Update
- Project Schedule
- Continued Outreach
- The General Plan
- The Your Voice, Our Future Project
- Oro Valley's Visision
- Committee Work
- Stakeholder Review
- What's in the Plan?
- In the Plan:  Development
- In the Plan:  Amendment Thresholds
- In the Plan:  Amendment Criteria
- Next Steps

PLANNING UPDATE (INFORMATIONAL ONLY)

Bayer Vella, presented the following:
- Items heard by Town Council on June 3rd
- Items heard by Town Council on June 17th
- Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting July 7th
- Upcoming Neighborhood Meeting

ADJOURNMENT

MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Hitt and seconded by Commissioner Hurt to adjourn the June 2, 2015, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.

MOTION carried, 6-0.