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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/03/2004 Study Session MinutesMINUTES OF' BTUIIX 5E~SION MEETING MARANA''~'OWNHALL NOVEMBER 3, 2004 PLACE AND DATE Marana Town Hall, November 3, 2004 I. CALL TO ORDER The study session was held informally and no roll call was made. Mayor Sutton called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. Council Member Escobedo arrived and was seated at the dais at 5:43 p.m. All other Council members were present. 1. Presentation: Vanderbilt Farms (Barbara Berlin) Mr. Reuwsaat opened the discussion and said that the Vanderbilt Farms Block Plat would be brought before the Council with special conditions so that some portion of the development might move forward. He noted that a great amount of activity was happening within the Town Center area. He said that Blocks 1 and 2 were similar to Farm Field Five and would carry traditional zoning and development. He briefly explained reasons for holding back other blocks for special planning consideration. He said that Block 13 required the approval of a concept plan by the Mayor and Council prior to the filing of a preliminary plan. Mayor Sutton commented that he understood the newest conditions related to the density issues and Town Core design conformity. He asked if anything more was required or if the design criteria for the town core concept had been completed. Mr. Reuwsaat replied that it had been unveiled and that the developers would go forward with Blocks 1 and 2 within the next year. He stated that the remaining blocks were included in special planning areas except for Block 13 which would be brought back to Council with a concept plan. Council Member Honea asked if design guidelines were included in these plans. Mr. Reuwsaat replied that the plan would include whatever necessary for approval by the Council. He said that they were hoping to have the residential design guidelines written shortly. He said that he wanted to bring back Blocks 1 and 2 before the Council on November 16~. He thanked the Council for their hard work on the Town Center project. 1 MINUTES OFBTUllY SESSIONMEETING MAR.ANA TOWN HALL '. N~VEII~BER 3, ZoU~ 2. Presentation: Payson Farms (Barbara Berlin) Ms. Berlin presented this item to the Council and said that the Payson Farms rezoning case with conditions had been heard by the Planning Commission and was being recommended for Council approval. She described the property as a 7-acre parcel currently under "A" zoning designation and was being proposed for rezone at R-6 zoning designation, single family residential attached. She briefly explained the location of the project and said that there were three lot sizes being proposed in the subdivision with the smallest being slightly over 6,000 sq. ft. with 1011ots (C) of that size. She said that there were 1021ots at 6,900 sq. ft. minimum (B), and 86 lots (A) at 800 sq. ft. on the property's edges. She concluded by stating that Town staff was recommending approval of the rezoning effort. Mayor Sutton asked why this item was placed on the study session agenda. He asked if there were concerns related to this project. Mr. Reuwsaat said that there had been concerns and that he had decided to bring the item up for discussion at a study session so that there would be full understanding by the Council of the proposed plans. Council Member McGorray commented that all of the homes appeared to be backing up against some sort of greenway or green space which was very attractive. She said that it gave a feeling of open space. Council Member Honea expressed his concern about lot sizes and he did not want this project to end up with an array of small lots. He commented that the project in itself was very unique and that he liked the concept of the green barriers between the houses. Mayor Sutton said that this was a good example of the Town being flexible and offering people an open space area instead of a wall to the neighbor. Council Member Honea asked if the green area would be controlled by a homeowners association. Mr. Post replied yes. MINUTES (~F STUDY SESSION 1YIEET]NG M~RANA TQV4'N HAY.L NO'VEi4~B~R 3, 2(14 A discussion followed concerning buffers between developments, green space, and the town core design concept. Cohesiveness for the Town Center area was also addressed. Council Member Escobedo said that one of his fears was of creating rooftops next to rooftops in northwest Marana. He said that he was also concerned about the lack of affordable housing in the town core area. He commented that he hoped adjustments would be made in the future to allow a more diverse housing price range to exist in northwest Marana. He said that his vision for the area was completely different from some of the other interested parties and that he hoped everyone would meet in the middle. Mr. Reuwsaat said that staff was recommending there not be a Council workshop on November 9~. He said that the development staff met at 8:00 a.m. every Tuesday morning to discuss the progress made on goals set at the Council retreat. He remarked that within a year the residential design, the Town Center planning, the commercial design, and the entry monumentation plans would be completed and would set a clear direction for development in northwest Marana. He announced that Mr. Swaybuck, a Phoenix consultant, would be working with the Council on town core design concepts. He added that he wanted to finalize plans for the Council to visit a number of master planned communities in the Phoenix area that had utilized the town core concept. He reminded the Council that Saturday, November 6~, was the employee appreciation dinner and that there were 250 employees signed up to attend. He urged all of the Council to attend and assist in greeting the partygoers. He mentioned that an idea of starting a "friends of the library" organization was being considered and that he hoped some of the Council members would participate in supporting the new Continental Ranch library. 3 .MINUTES OF STUllY:SESSIQN °t11EET]NG NiARANA 'TO'41'l~° H~.LL NOVEMBER ~, 2U04 There was no further discussion. XI. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Sutton adjourned the study session. The time was 6:04 p.m. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing are the true and correct minutes of the Marana Town Council study session held on November 3, 2004. I further certify that a quorum was present. lyn Bro on, Town Clerk ,~~*~I,I9P1~~j,I ~' a''Q~c ``Q u - - -iiry~~g ~~~ ,~.,, ~ COa~ Tf = ~ ~~~a 's0 ~4A41Uitl~~,`, ~~ 4 MINUTES OF STUDY SESSION MEETING MARANA TOWN HALL NOVEMBER 3, 2004 PLACE AND DATE Marana Town Hall, November 3, 2004 CALL TO ORDER The study session was held informally and no roll call was made. Mayor Sutton called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. Council Member Escobedo arrived and was seated at the dais at 5:43 p.m. All other Council members were present. 1. Presentation: Vanderbilt Farms (Barbara Berlin) Mr. Reuwsaat opened the discussion and said that the Vanderbilt Farms Block Plat would be brought before the Council with special conditions so that some portion of the development might move forward. He noted that a great amount of activity was happening within the Town Center area. He said that Blocks 1 and 2 were similar to Farm Field Five and would carry traditional zoning and development. He briefly explained reasons for holding back other blocks for special planning consideration. He said that Block 13 required the approval of a concept plan by the Mayor and Council prior to the filing of a preliminary plan. Mayor Sutton commented that he understood the newest conditions related to the density issues and Town Core design conformity. He asked if anything more was required or if the design criteria for the town core concept had been completed. Mr. Reuwsaat replied that it had been unveiled and that the developers would go forward with Blocks I and 2 within the next year. He stated that the remaining blocks were included in special planning areas except for Block 13 which would be brought back to Council with a concept plan. Council Member Honea asked if design guidelines were included in these plans. Mr. Reuwsaat replied that the plan would include whatever necessary for approval by the Council. He said that they were hoping to have the residential design guidelines written shortly. He said that he wanted to bring back Blocks 1 and 2 before the Council on November 16th. He thanked the Council for their hard work on the Town Center project. MINUTES OF STUDY SESSION MEETING MARANA TOWN HALL NOVEMBER 3, 2004 2. Presentation: Payson Farms (Barbara Berlin) Ms. Berlin presented this item to the Council and said that the Payson Farms rezoning case with conditions had been heard by the Planning Commission and was being recommended for Council approval. She described the property as a 7-acre parcel currently under "A' zoning designation and was being proposed for rezone at R-6 zoning designation, single family residential attached. She briefly explained the location of the project and said that there were three lot sizes being proposed in the subdivision with the smallest being slightly over 6,000 sq. ft. with 101 lots (C) of that size. She said that there were 102 lots at 6,900 sq. ft. minimum (B), and 86 lots (A) at 800 sq. ft. on the property's edges. She concluded by stating that Town staff was recommending approval of the rezoning effort. Mayor Sutton asked why this item was placed on the study session agenda. He asked if there were concerns related to this project. Mr. Reuwsaat said that there had been concerns and that he had decided to bring the item up for discussion at a study session so that there would be full understanding by the Council of the proposed plans. Council Member McGorray commented that all of the homes appeared to be backing up against some sort of greenway or green space which was very attractive. She said that it gave a feeling of open space. Council Member Honea expressed his concern about lot sizes and he did not want this project to end up with an array of small lots. He commented that the project in itself was very unique and that he liked the concept of the green barriers between the houses. Mayor Sutton said that this was a good example of the Town being flexible and offering people an open space area instead of a wall to the neighbor. Council Member Honea asked if the green area would be controlled by a homeowners association. Mr. Post replied yes. MINUTES OF STUDY SESSION MEETING MARANA TOWN HALL NOVEMBER 3, 2004 A discussion followed concerning buffers between developments, green space, and the town core design concept. Cohesiveness for the Town Center area was also addressed. Council Member Escobedo said that one of his fears was of creating rooftops next to rooftops in northwest Marana. He said that he was also concerned about the lack of affordable housing in the town core area. He commented that he hoped adjustments would be made in the future to allow a more diverse housing price range to exist in northwest Marana. He said that his vision for the area was completely different from some of the other interested parties and that he hoped everyone would meet in the middle. Mr. Reuwsaat said that staff was recommending there not be a Council workshop on November 9th. He said that the development staff met at 8:00 a.m. every Tuesday morning to discuss the progress made on goals set at the Council retreat. He remarked that within a year the residential design, the Town Center planning, the commercial design, and the entry monumentation plans would be completed and would set a clear direction for development in northwest Marana. He announced that Mr. Swaybuck, a Phoenix consultant, would be working with the Council on town core design concepts. He added that he wanted to finalize plans for the Council to visit a number of master planned communities in the Phoenix area that had utilized the town core concept. He reminded the Council that Saturday, November 6th, was the employee appreciation dinner and that there were 250 employees signed up to attend. He urged all of the Council to attend and assist in greeting the partygoers. He mentioned that an idea of starting a "friends of the library" organization was being considered and that he hoped some of the Council members would participate in supporting the new Continental Ranch library. MINUTES OF STUDY SESSION MEETING MARANA TOWN HALL NOVEMBER 3, 2004 There was no further discussion. XI. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Sutton adjourned the study session. The time was 6:04 p.m. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing are the true and correct minutes of the Marana Town Council study session held on November 3, 2004. I further certify that a quorum was present. Jocelyn Bronson, Town Clerk 4