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Item # D.

Town Council Regular Session

Meeting Date:	06/21/2017
Requested by:	Bayer Vella
Submitted By:	Milini Simms, Community Development & Public Works
Department:	Community Development & Public Works

Information

SUBJECT:

Request for approval of Conceptual Architecture for Oro Valley Adult Medicine, a proposed medical office in the Mercado Del Rio Commercial Center, located near the northwest corner of Pusch View Lane and Oracle Rd.

RECOMMENDATION:

The Conceptual Design Review Board (CDRB) recommended approval on June 13, 2017.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The purpose of this request is to consider Conceptual Architecture for a new medical office (see Attachment 1) in the Mercado Del Rio Commercial Center, located near the northwest corner of Pusch View Lane and Oracle Road. The proposed medical office is 0.7 acres of a larger 17.1 acre commercial area, the majority of which is currently vacant (Attachment 2).

The proposed Conceptual Architecture includes the following:

3,000 square foot building
Southwestern Territorial style architecture consistent with the Mercado Del Rio Master Architecture Plan
Facade articulation and fenestration
Complimentary colors and materials, including stucco finish, stone cladding, a standing seam metal roof with a dark bronze finish and wood trellises

The request is in conformance with the Town's Design Principles and applicable Design Standards (Attachment 3).

BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION:

The proposed development is located in the Mercado Del Rio Commercial Center, Lot 7. The subject property is immediately surrounded by vacant lots; however, a salon exists to the west of the property and two (2) automotive repair shops exist along the eastern perimeter of the center. All surrounding properties are Community/Regional Commercial and zoned C-2.

Existing Site Conditions:

Zoning: C-2
Lot size: 33,330 square feet (0.7 acres)

Approvals to Date

May 2004: Mercado Del Rio Master Development Plan/Preliminary Plat approved by Town Council
October 2004: Mercado Del Rio Final Plat approved by Town Council

Mercado Del Rio’s Master Architecture Plan provides approved colors, materials and other guidelines to ensure development within the center is harmonious. The applicant’s proposal is compliant with both the Mercado Del Rio Master Architecture Plan and the Town’s Design Principles.

Conceptual Architectural Design Principles and Design Standards review:
The Zoning Code establishes Design Principles and Design Standards to evaluate architectural projects. A brief summary of the project's conformance with each is provided below and a more extensive analysis is provided in Attachment 3.

Design: The project incorporates a Southwestern Territorial design style with a standing seam metal roof, stucco walls and trim, wooden trellises and stone cladding on both entry ways and porticos. The project also features design cues consistent with the Mercado Del Rio Master Architecture Plan, including desert hues, window fenestration, and architectural detailing.
Scale, height and mass: The proposed 22 foot tall building is compatible with surrounding uses and in accordance with the Mercado Del Rio Master Development Plan.
Facade articulation: The proposed architecture creates visual interest through the use of varying window sizes, four-sided window treatments, and entry ways complete with stone cladding and porticos on the front and rear of the building.
Screening: All mechanical equipment is screened through stone clad encasings, which match the entry ways. Refuse is screened through a stucco enclosure painted to match the building, with a rustic steel gate.

Public Participation:
A neighborhood meeting is not required by the Zoning Code. Public notice has been provided as follows:

Posting at Town Hall
Posting on the Town website
All affected HOA's

The CDRB recommended approval of this application on June 13, 2017.

FISCAL IMPACT:

N/A

SUGGESTED MOTION:

I MOVE to approve the Oro Valley Adult Medicine Conceptual Architecture based on the finding it is in conformance with the Zoning Code.

OR

I MOVE to deny the Oro Valley Adult Medicine Conceptual Architecture based on the finding that _____________________________.

Attachments
ATTACHMENT 1 APPLICANT SUBMITTAL
ATTACHMENT 2 SUBJECT PROPERTY
ATTACHMENT 3 DESIGN PRINCIPLES AND DESIGN STANDARDS ANALYSIS
ATTACHMENT 4 CDRB JUNE MEETING STAFF REPORT