Bits and Pieces

Former Vistoso Golf Course is now "Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve"

The Oro Valley Town Council selected a name for the former Vistoso Golf Course preserve. They did so a this past Wednesday's town council meeting. 

There were 1,500 unique names submitted by more than 2,500 residents in a contest to name the former course. The council selected from among the top three as voted by town residents. The name, Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve," received the the most resident votes and was the final selection of council.

Oro Valley Village Center (aka Oro Valley Marketplace) visioning continues
Town West returned to the Oro Valley Town Council Wednesday night to seek guidance as they prepare to resubmit their plan for the Oro Valley Village Center to council. They were seeking guidance on the height of the two hotels. 

According to Keri Silvyn, Town West attorney, the hoteliers (Springhill Suites Marriot and Hilton Hampton Suites) require four floor buildings. That means a height of 49 feet plus 10 added feet for architecture. That brings the height 10 feet greater than the PAD permits. All council members were in favor of the increased height. 

The discussion then turned to the location of one of the hotels. Most members favored putting that hotel on Oracle as opposed to it being Tangerine. The other hotel will be in the entertainment area. 

Town West will continue the process, resubmitting their proposal to town staff. According to Silvyn, the development conforms with all other PAD requirements.

Sharp to speak at OVSBC meeting next week

Mayoral candidate Danny Sharp will be the guest speaker on May 25 at an Oro Valley Social & Business Club (OVSBC) gathering. The event is from 5-7pm at the Fork and Fire Grille in the Oro Valley Marketplace. The event is $20 cash at the door and includes food and music. Cash bar. OVSBC supports local restaurants, small businesses and Veterans/First Responders. This is not a candidate fundraising event.

Oro Valley invites community to Naranja Park groundbreaking ceremony 

ORO VALLEY, Ariz. (May 17, 2022) – The Town of Oro Valley is ready to break ground on the Naranja Park Expansion Project, a multi-million-dollar investment that will bring new amenities to this already established park. Community members of all ages are invited to attend the groundbreaking ceremony, which will be held Tuesday, May 31 from 9 to 10 a.m. at Naranja Park (810 W Naranja Drive). The groundbreaking will feature remarks from Parks and Recreation Director Kristy Diaz-Trahan and Mayor Joe Winfield. Following the ceremony, families are invited to stay and play at Naranja Park with free commemorative kites made specifically as a keepsake for the event.. (Source: Town of Oro Valley Press Release)

Town unveils third mural

There's a new mural in Oro Valley. According to Town Manager Mary Jacobs, "The mural was inspired by the beautiful starry nights in Oro Valley and the beautiful desert colors." The mural is on the concession stand in Riverfront Park. The town's other murals are at James D Kreigh Park and the Oro Valley Marketplace.

Town of Oro Valley accepting applications for Planning and Zoning Commission vacancy 

 ORO VALLEY, Ariz. (May 19, 2022) – The Town of Oro Valley is accepting applications to fill an immediate vacancy on the Planning and Zoning Commission.  To serve on an Oro Valley commission, members must be residents of Oro Valley, be able to attend the designated meetings and complete the Town’s Community Academy within their term. Planning and Zoning Commission members serve two-year terms. Those interested in applying can visit the application process on our website. The vacancy will remain open until filled. The Planning and Zoning Commission holds public meetings and makes recommendations to the Town Council on matters relating to the General Plan, zoning code amendments, rezoning and other land use requests. The commission meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. in the Oro Valley Council Chambers.

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