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The revised agenda for tomorrow's Oro Valley Town Council Meeting has a line draw through regular agenda item number 3. This is the public hearing on F-I. The minutes note that the item was withdrawn at 12:05 PM today. This means that there will be no public hearing on this item at this moment. We do not know whether it means that the request to re-PAD this property for apartment use is "dead and over."
We had much yet to publish on this item, including an in-depth analysis of the Carlier/Venture West proposal based on their own presentation last week; as well as a traffic study that clearly shows the significant traffic problem that already exists in this area.
Though, for the moment, this "removal" delays any further discussion of this item, it is not a victory for the people. A victory would have been a council vote rejecting this bad idea.
It is a demonstration, however, of what can be accomplished when individuals band together to "steel their backs" and focus on accomplishing a single goal. Out compliments to all who so diligently stayed the course.
It is truly unfortunate that the Oro Valley Development Infrastructure Services Department did not reject this PAD amendment months ago. It is truly unfortunate that the Oro Valley Planning and Zoning Commission did not reject this PAD Amendment. Instead, they approved it.
Had, WE the people of Oro Valley not stood steadfast and resolute, this PAD Amendment would most certainly have been approved.
So, to those who ask: "Why don't you trust your town elected officials? Why don't you trust your town employees? Why don't you trust your town commissions?, remember F-I. For, had we trusted them, we would most certainly have seen Apartments on F-I.
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4 comments:
Given that Carlier Co already placed a For Sale on the parcel offering it as Mixed Use Commercial Land (a zoning element not available in RV) & given the timing of Zoning Commission's vote to recommend that a Mixed Use element be added to the General plan, I'm thinking the applicant knows something that we don't know.
The Mixed use reference on the sign is particularly interesting since Carlier denied at the Venture West mtg that this verbiage was included on the MLS listing for the property. (It's been listed as "one of the last Commercial/Mixed use sites in Rancho Vistoso" since Jan 2010.)
But then, he also said he lives within 1000 ft of Parcel 7-I even though the 10/19/11 TC video shows him stating that he lives in Honey Bee.
And yesterday, 1-17-2012, the sign on F-1 is displayed:
Rancho Vistoso
Available
MIXED USE
Commercial Land
Carlier Co
529-3800
Amazing isn't it--The Council hasn't even voted on Staff's suggestion and it is already in "action"
Money works wonders!
Call 529-3800 and express interest in the property, and THEN ask them about the MIXED USE claim.
After about six phone calls they might get the hint.
Certain you are aware that the "minor" change is legal....as per Tobin Rosen, Town Attorney.
I am also surpised by Venture West and their pursuing this....MU.
Nice family-owned corporation; built a beautiful complex on Innovation Drive with Sundial yet.
Most probably Venture West is profitble; then again there may be problems=$. IF they did not need money, I would hope that they would not do this to our communituy unless there were extenuating circumstances. :)
Just wait, Rodger Ford and his Parcel 2-E is next for MU designation. You all in Neighborhood 2 had better be on-guard.
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