A General Plan Amendment is being processed by the Town of Oro Valley for the development of a “mixed-use” project at the southwest corner of Oracle and Hardy Roads. The property, currently open space, spans approximately 18.5 acres and comprises four separate parcels. Four of these parcels are included in the request for general plan amendment changes. The first neighborhood meeting regarding this proposal is scheduled for tonight at the Oro Valley Town Hall. Residents can attend either in person or online.
Current Land Use and Zoning
The property is currently divided into two primary land use designations. A portion is designated for large residential lots, where single-family homes are built on spacious properties, preserving a rural character. Another portion is designated for medium-density housing, which permits townhomes or smaller single-family homes built closer together. Additionally, a small section of the land is already zoned for commercial use, suitable for businesses like shops or offices.
Requested Land Use Changes
The applicant is requesting changes to the property’s designations to allow for what they assert will be a more a cohesive and practical use. The area closest to Oracle Road would be designated for commercial development, including retail stores, offices, and restaurants. The portion on Camino Greenfield will be e used for a residential community of 39 townhomes. This residential area would also include open space to serve as a buffer between the development and neighboring homes while preserving some natural areas for drainage.
There are at least to key items to learn more about during the upcoming neighborhood meeting:
Oro Valley residents are encouraged to participate in the neighborhood meeting process to ensure that the development addresses community concerns and reflects local needs. Nearby neighborhoods, including Rancho Feliz, Sunnyslope, and Shadow Mountain Estates, as well as homeowner associations within 1,000 feet of the project, have been identified for outreach.
There is always "more than meets the eye" involved in every General Plan and zoning change requested. This neighborhood meeting is your opportunity to learn more about the project, ask questions, and provide feedback. Resident involvement at this stage will help ensure that the development aligns with the needs and values of the Oro Valley community.
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- Ownership Discrepancy
According to county records, not all the parcels under consideration are owned by the applicant, Skyline Ridge, LLC, despite their claim that they own all four parcels involved in the request - Questionable Mixed-Use Designation
The project lacks the co-dependency typically required for a “mixed-use” designation, as the residential and commercial components are not dependent on one another. In other words, the success of the commercial properties will not be dependent on the new housing units; nor will the commercial properties be a major inducement for the new residents. However, the developer does have plans at least try to make them codependent (See note below)
Oro Valley residents are encouraged to participate in the neighborhood meeting process to ensure that the development addresses community concerns and reflects local needs. Nearby neighborhoods, including Rancho Feliz, Sunnyslope, and Shadow Mountain Estates, as well as homeowner associations within 1,000 feet of the project, have been identified for outreach.
There is always "more than meets the eye" involved in every General Plan and zoning change requested. This neighborhood meeting is your opportunity to learn more about the project, ask questions, and provide feedback. Resident involvement at this stage will help ensure that the development aligns with the needs and values of the Oro Valley community.
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Editor Note 1: Ownership
The Ravitz Family Trust is listed as the tax agent for two of the four parcels.
The Ravitz Family Trust is listed as the tax agent for two of the four parcels.
Editor Note 2: Mixed Use
The developer plans to make the project a mixed-use development by enhancing pedestrian connectivity within the site and the surrounding neighborhood. They will install sidewalks along Hardy Road and Camino Greenfield, where none currently exist, and provide safe, accessible pathways through the development. The design includes outdoor plaza and gathering spaces, complemented by wide sidewalks to promote walkability and ease of access for nearby residents. Additionally, the scenic corridor will feature significant vegetation preservation, maintaining the natural aesthetic of the area while integrating these new community-focused elements.
The developer plans to make the project a mixed-use development by enhancing pedestrian connectivity within the site and the surrounding neighborhood. They will install sidewalks along Hardy Road and Camino Greenfield, where none currently exist, and provide safe, accessible pathways through the development. The design includes outdoor plaza and gathering spaces, complemented by wide sidewalks to promote walkability and ease of access for nearby residents. Additionally, the scenic corridor will feature significant vegetation preservation, maintaining the natural aesthetic of the area while integrating these new community-focused elements.
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