HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2007-231 granting a variance to the floodplain and erosion hazard manangement code for 14475 w. imogene placeOPTION 2
MARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2007-231
RELATING TO FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT; GRANTING A VARIANCE TO TITLE 2 1,
FLOODPLAIN AND EROSION HAZARD MANAGEMENT CODE, FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 14475 W. IMOGENE PLACE.
WHEREAS, Michael Burbage is the owner of the property located at 14475 West
Imogene Place, Marana, Arizona and located within the designated Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) designated special flood hazard area; and
WHEREAS, the property owner has been denied application for a building permit to
construct a mobile home on the property located at 14475 West Imogene Place, due to the fact
that residential construction is within 500 feet of the floodway of the Santa Cruz River which is
prohibited under Title 21 of the Marana Land Development Code; and
WHEREAS, on November 19, 2007 Mr. Burbage appealed the decision of the Town
Floodplain Administrator and requested a variance to permit the construction of the mobile home
in the floodway portion of his property.; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council, acting as the Floodplain Management Board, and
pursuant to the Marana Land Development Code, Title 21, Floodplain and Erosion Hazard
Management Regulations, is empowered to grant variances, provided all variance actions must
be reported in a biennial report to FEMA.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of
Marana, Arizona, acting as the Floodplain Management Board, that the property located at 14475
West Imogene Place, Marana, Arizona, is hereby granted a variance from Section 21.05.09 of the
Marana Land Development Code prohibiting construction or substantial improvement in the
floodway subject to the following conditions:
1. The variance granted is for a single mobile home of approximately 27 feet by 60 feet.
The two existing mobile homes on the property shall be removed within 30 days of the
certificate of occupancy for the new mobile home.
2. Construction of the new mobile home shall occur on that portion of the property that
is at least 12 feet higher than the adjacent flowline of the Santa Cruz River to comply
with Marana land use zone D.
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3. All construction shall comply with all other aspects of Title 21 including but not
limited to access requirements/covenants, elevation requirements, velocity requirements,
and erosion hazard protection.
4. Applicant shall sign a covenant indemnifying and holding the Town of Marana and its
agents harmless in the event of flooding.
5. Applicant shall submit proof of flood insurance to the Town of Marana Town Clerk's
office.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
MARANA ACTING AS THE FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT BOARD OF THE TOWN OF
MARANA, ARIZONA, this 18th day of December, 2007.
Mayor E8 Honea
ATTEST:
ocellyn C ronson, Town Clerk
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