Chad Daines, Principal Planner, provided a presentation that included the following:
- Site plan previously approved, focus is on architecture and landscape only
- Location Map
- Overall Site Plan
- Conceptual Landscape Plan
- Conceptual Architecture
- Surrounding Development
Thomas Saylor Brown, SBBL Architecture and Planning, representing the applicant, was available for any questions from the Board.
MOTION: A motion was made by Bruce Wyckoff, Vice Chair and seconded by Jacob Herrington, Member recommend approval of the Conceptual Architecture and Landscape Plan subject to the condition in Attachment 1, finding that the request is in conformance with the Design Principles and applicable Design Standards.
MOTION carried, 4-0.
Michael Spaeth, Senior Planner, provided a presentation that included the following:
- Purpose
- Description on a cut
- Location Map
- Grading Exception
Paul Oland, The WLB Group, representing the property owner and applicant, Meritage Homes, provided a presentation that included the following:
- Entry/Plan View
Key topics raised by the Board:
- How will the cuts be made and to what degree
- Erosion control
- Stone use on wall
- Entrance location
Chairman Eggerding opened the Public Hearing.
Jorge Diaz, Oro Valley resident, questioned the following:
- Was this the same plan reviewed with neighbors one year ago?
- Location of the grading exception
Dale Fox, Oro Valley resident, asked whether the overall design had changed.
Jeff Grobstein, Oro Valley Resident and President of Meritage Homes, answered questions regarding plan conformance with what the neighbors saw one year ago.
Michael Spaeth, Senior Planner, clarified the area of grading exception.
Ron Callaghery, Oro Valley Resident, voiced concern of wildlife protection.
Chairman Eggerding closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION: A motion was made by Kit Donley, Member and seconded by Jacob Herrington, Member recommend approval of the grading exception for the Sanctuary at Silverhawke subdivision, subject to the conditions on Attachment 1.
MOTION carried, 4-0.
Michael Spaeth, Senior Planner, presented the Planning Update:
- December 13th Conceptual Design Review Board Meeting, two upcoming items.
- November 16th Town Council Meeting, four upcoming items.
- December 7th Town Council Meeting, two upcoming items.
- November 15th Community Academy Meeting, in conjunction with Special Session Planning and Zoning Meeting.