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MEETING DATE: February 1, 2005 AGENDA ITEM: IX. B. 1
TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL
FROM: Marc Thompson, D.L. Withers
SUBJECT: Update: Municipal Complex
DISCUSSION
Marc Thompson of D.L. Withers will update Council on the projected move-in and completion
dates for Buildings A, B, and C of the new Municipal Complex.
RECOMMENDATION
Presentation only.
SUGGESTED MOTION
Presentation only.
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MEETING DATE: February l, 2005 AGENDA ITEM: IX. B. 2
TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL
FROM: Michael A. Reuwsaat, Town Manager
AGENDA TITLE: Municipal Complex Ribbon-Cutting and Dedication Ceremony
DISCUSSION
The dedication of the new building must be rescheduled from Founders' Day to a later date due
to weather conditions and subcontractor delays. A number of decisions must be made regarding a
new dedication ceremony, including when to hold the event (date and time), as well as the
actvities that will be inco orted (i.e. balloon release, fireworks, Council meeting, speeches,
entertainment, etc). May 2°~is the earliest that the ceremony can be held. Tammy Reyes, Special
Events Coordinator, has confirmed that the balloon release and fireworks display that were
scheduled for Founders' Day can be moved to a new date.
RECOMMENDATION
Options for possible dedication activities include:
Option A: The dedication ceremony is held on the evening of May 3, 2005, which is a Town
Council meeting night. A list of VIPs are invited for a very abbreviated Council meeting where
the Mayor and Council dedicate the complex. The ribbon-cutting would take place prior to the
meeting, at 7pm, the Council meeting would end at approximately 7:30pm, the fireworks display
would run from 7:45 to 8pm and refreshments would be served in the lobby until 8:30pm.
Refreshments could include drinks and hors d'oeuvres/finger foods and give people a chance to
mingle and see more of the building. The rest of the week (Wednesday-Friday), the building can
be available from 4-7pm in an "Open House" for residents who were unable to make the
dedication ceremony.
Option B: Similar to Option A, except held on a Friday or Saturday evening, simply moving the
Council meeting.
Option C: Simlar to Option A, except held on a Friday or Saturday evening, without any official
Council meeting.
Option D: Eliminate the fireworks display and hold a weekend afternoon ceremony.
SUGGESTED MOTION
I move to hold the Municipal Complex ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony on
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MEETING DATE: February 1, 2005 AGENDA ITEM: IX. B. 3
TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL
FROM: Harvey Gill, JR., Interim Director of Public Works
AGENDA TITLE: Information/Presentation: Proposed art work and landscape
architecture for Cortaro Farms Road, UPRR to Star Grass Drive
DISCUSSION
Raul Pina of CPE Consultants, LLC will have the Artist, Stephen Grede and Nina Borgia-Aberie
along with Landscape Architect, Rick Schonfeld from WestLand Resources, Inc. make a
presentation of the art work and landscape architecture, including a color pallet and displays for
the Cortaro Farms Road Improvement Project, from the Union Pacific Railroad to Star Grass
Drive.
ATTACHMENTS
None.
RECOMMENDATION
Presentation only.
SUGGESTED MOTION
Presentation only.
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MEETING DATE: February 1, 2005 AGENDA ITEM: IX. B. 4
TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL
FROM: Barbara C. Berlin, Planning Director
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2005-11: Relating to Subdivisions; approving a
Preliminary Plat for Saguaro Ranch T-Bench Bar.
DISCUSSION
The Marana Planning Commission held a public hearing on this application at its regular meeting
of September 15, 2004, and voted 5-0 recommending approval to the Mayor and Council.
Saguaro Ranch Development Corporation is requesting preliminary plat approval of an 8-lot
single family subdivision on approximately 35.6 acres within the Saguaro Ranch gated custom
home community that was annexed into the Town in August 2003. The site is located
approximately one-quarter mile north of the Moore Road east of Thornydale Road, within a
portion of Section 29, Township 11 South, Range 13 East.
The T-Bench Bar subdivision will consist of lots 1-8, Parcel "A" and Common Area "A" &"B".
The zoning for the subdivision is R-144 (Single Family Residential with a minimum lot size of
144,000 square feet). T-Bench Bar is located south of the tunnel, and not within the main gated
community, but will have a separate gated access.
The T-Bench Bar portion of Saguaro Ranch was not an original part of the larger Saguaro Ranch
Subdivision platted in September 2003. This 35 acres was already a part of the Town prior to the
2003 annexation; but was identified within the Pre-Annexation Development Agreement.
Therefore this project is subject to all of the covenants of the recorded Pre-Annexation
Development Agreement and any subsequent amendments.
The maximum allowable disturbance for the entire Saguaro Ranch Project is 20%. The areas of
disturbance for each buildable lot will be defined at the time a building permit is issued; this area
shall not exceed 27,000 square feet per lot under any circumstance. A proposed Undisturbed
Area Covenant shall be submitted with each building permit application, which stipulates the
future preservation of the undisturbed acreage. The final document will be recorded prior to
Certificate of Occupancy on the house. Tracking of total site disturbance will be performed by
the Town using the metes and bounds surveys submitted with building permit applications in
combination with periodic surveillance of the site using aerial photography and geographic
information systems.
ATTACHMENTS
Summary of Application and locator map.
PRV-03123 Saguaro Ranch T-Bench Bar PP TC 020105.doc
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of Resolution No. 2005-11, approving a Preliminary Plat for Saguaro
Ranch T-Bench Bar. Staff has reviewed the application for compliance with the Pre-annexation
Development Agreement adopted by Resolution 2003-65 June 17, 2003, as amended by
Resolutions 2004-42 and 2004-106, the Marana Land Development Code and the Marana
General Plan. This Preliminary Plat is in substantial conformance with all required development
regulations and conditions of zoning.
SUGGESTED MOTION
I move to approve Resolution No. 2005-1 l.
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PRV-03123 Sagurao Ranch T-Bench Bar PP TC 020105.doc
MARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2005-11
RELATING TO SUBDIVISIONS; APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR
SAGUARO RANCH T-BENCH BAR.
WHEREAS, Saguaro Ranch Development Corparation, the owner of Saguaro Ranch T-
Bench Bar, has applied for approval of a Preliminary Plat for 8 single-family custom homes on
35.61 acres, including lots 1 through 8, Parcel A and Common Areas "A" (Private Streets/PUE),
and "B" (Recreational), generally located approximately one-quarter mile north of the Moore
Road east of Thornydale Road, within a portion of Section 29, Township 11 South, Range 13
East; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council, at their regular meeting on February l, 2005, has
determined that the Saguaro Ranch T-Bench Bar Preliminary Plat should be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of
Marana, Arizona, that Saguaro Ranch T-Bench Bar Preliminary Plat, an 8-lot custom home
subdivision within the Saguaro Ranch Development and generally located approximately one-
quarter mile north of the Moore Road east of Thornydale Road, within a portion of Section 29,
Township 11 South, Range 13 East is hereby approved.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Marana, Arizona,
this 1 st day of February, 2005.
ATTEST: Mayor BOBBY SUTTON, JR.
Jocelyn C. Bronson
Town Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Frank Cassidy as
Town Attorney
Marana Resolution No. 2005-11
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: VIII.C.l.
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PLANNING COMMISSION September 15, 2004
CASE No.: PRV-03123p CASE NAME: Saguaro Ranch T Bench Bar Preliminary Plat
Owner's Name: Sa aro Ranch Develo ment Co oration
A licant's Name: Sa aro Ranch Develo ment Co oration Contact: Chad Cecil
A licant's Address: 3800 W. Moore Road, Tucson, AZ 85742
Location of Request: A roximatel '/4 mile north of Moore Rd. and east of Thornydale Rd.
Nature of Re uest: A roval of a Prelimina Plat
Site Size: A roximately 35.6 acres.
Zone District: R-144 (Sin le Famil Residential 144,000 s uare feet minimum lot size).
Existin Use: Vacant
Fro osed Use: 8-Lot Sin le Famil Residential Subdivision
Re ort Date: Se tember 8, 2004
Pro'ect Planner: Lisa Shafer, Planner II
SUMMARY OF APPLICATION
Saguaro Ranch Development Corporation is requesting preliminary plat approval of an 8-lot single family
V~ subdivision on approximately 35.6 acres within the Saguaro Ranch gated custom home community that was
annexed into the Town in August 2003. The site is located approximately 1/4 of a mile north of the Moore Rd.
east of Thornydale Rd., within a portion of Section 29, Township 11 South, Range 13 East.
The T Bench Bar subdivision will consist of lots 1-8, Parcel "A" and Common Area "A" &"B". The zoning
for the subdivision is R-144 (Single Family Residential with a minimum lot size of 144,000 square feet). The
minimum lot size within this project is 144,587 square feet with the average lot size of the subdivision being
155,738 square feet. This project is surrounded by R-144 zoned land on the north and the west and County
zoned RH (Rural Homestead) zoned land on the south and the east. The maximum allowable building height
per the R-144 zoning designation is 30 feet; however, the Saguaro Ranch CC&R's further restrict the maximum
building height to 18 feet for residential buildings.
The T Bench Bar portion of Saguaro Ranch was not an original part of the larger Saguaro Ranch Subdivision
that was platted in September 2003. This 35 acres was already a part of the Town prior to the 2003 annexation,
however; 75.16 acres of the Saguaro Ranch holdings within the Town were identified within the Pre-
Annexation Development Agreement. Therefore this project is subject to all of the covenants of the recorded
Pre-Annexation Development Agreement and any subsequent amendments.
T Bench Bar is located south of the tunnel, and not within the main gated community. This project will have a
separate gated access on the proposed Street "A" off of Thornydale Road with the possibility of Street ":A"
continuing west if additional land is brought into the Saguaro Ranch Development. The streets within this
subdivision will be private streets, which is consistent with the remainder of Saguaro Ranch.
The maximum amount of disturbance is 20% for the entire Saguaro Ranch Project. The areas of disturbance for
each buildable lot will be defined at the time a building permit is issued; this area shall not exceed 27,000
m~, square feet per lot under any circumstance. A recorded Undisturbed Area Covenant shall be submitted with
each building permit application, which stipulates the future preservation of the undisturbed acreage. Tracking
of total site disturbance will be performed by the Town using the metes and bounds surveys submitted with
building permit applications in combination with periodic surveillance of the site using aerial photography and
geographic information systems.
RECOMMENDED FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The properiy is currently zoned R-144, Single Family Residential-144,000 square feet minimum lot size.
The proposed density is allowable within this zone. This project is in compliance with all other
development standards and requirements of the Marana Land Development Code Section 05.10.03.
2. The General Plan designation of this area is Rural Density Residential with 0.0 to 0.5 dwelling per acre.
This proposal is consistent with the purpose and intent of the Town of Marana General Plan.
3. This proposal is not detrimental to the immediate area and to the health, safety, and welfare of the
inhabitants of the area and the Town of Marana.
Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL with conditions.
Recommended Conditions:
1. Final acceptance by Pima County DEQ prior to the preliminary plat going to Council.
2. Floodplain use permits must be obtained prior to any construction activities commencing within the 100
year floodplain or erosion hazard setback.
CASE ANALYSIS
' REVIEW CRITERIA
1. Ability to comply with Development Regulations, i.e. Water, Sanitation, access, Developable Parcel,
etc.: The current land use designation for the property is R-144. Adequate area exists for this
development on this site. The development will be in compliance with the requirements of all agencies
prior to action by the Town Council.
2. Ability to comply with requirements of the Zoning Re~ulations, i.e. Lot size, Frontage, Setbacks, etc.:
This proposal complies with all the requirements of the Marana Land Development Code for uses in the
R-144 zone.
3. Is consistent with the purpose of the Zoning Re~ulations and with the intent of the General Plan: This
proposal is consistent with the purpose and intent of the Town of Marana General Plan.
4. Compatible with the surrounding area, harmonious with character of the neighborhood, not detrimental
to the immediate area or the development of the area, and not detrimental to the health, safetv or
welfare of the inhabitants of the area and the Countv: The subject property is comparable to the lot
sizes of adjacent residential properties. This proposal is also not detrimental to the immediate area and
to the health, safety, and welfare of the inhabitants of the area and the Town of Marana.
Suggested Motion:
I move to approve Case No. PRV-030123p, the Preliminary Plat for T Bench Bar subject to the conditions
outlined in this staff report.
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REQU EST
A request for Preliminary Plat approval of an 8-lot single family
residential subdivision within the Saguaro Ranch Development.
Located 1/4 mile north of Moore Road and east of Thornydale
Road within Section 29, T11 S and R13E.
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MEETING DATE: February l, 2005 AGENDA ITEM: IX. B. 5
TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL
FROM: Barbara C. Berlin, Planning Director
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2005-12: Relating to Subdivisions; approving a
Preliminary Plat for Saguaro Ranch South Amended Lots 1-31.
DISCUSSION
The Marana Planning Commission held a public hearing on this application at its regular meeting
of December 15, 2004, and voted 5-0 recommending approval to the Mayor and Council.
The original Saguaro Ranch Final plat was adopted by the Town Council on September 2, 2003
by Resolution 2003-100. This request is to resubdivide lots 9-31 and Block 4 of the original
Saguaro Ranch Final Plat into Lots l, 9-31 and Block "A". The Saguaro Ranch South Amended
Plat also includes Lots 2-8, Parcel "A" and Common Areas "B" &"C" which are being
subdivided for the first time and a part of the area that was rezoned to R-144 by the Town
Council on August 19, 2003 Ordinance 2003.20.
Saguaro Ranch Development Corporation is requesting preliminary plat approval of a 31-lot
custom home subdivision on approximately 172 acres within the Saguaro Ranch gated home
community that was annexed into the Town in August 2003. The site is located approximately
one-half mile north of Moore Road and east of Thornydale Road, within a portion of Sections 20
& 29, Township 11 South, Range 13 East.
The Saguaro Ranch Amended Subdivision will consist of lots 1-31, Parcel "A", Block "A" and
Common Areas "A", "B" &"C". Block "A" is the location for the proposed horse ranch. The
zoning for the subdivision is R-144 (Single Family Residential with a minimum lot size of
144,000 square feet) and RD-180 (Single Family Residential 180,000 square feet minimum lot
size). Access to this portion of Saguaro Ranch is located beyond the tunnel, within the main
gated community.
The maximum allowable disturbance for the entire Saguaro Ranch Project is 20%. The areas of
disturbance for each buildable lot will be defined at the time a building permit is issued; this area
shall not exceed 27,000 square feet per lot under any circumstance. A proposed Undisturbed
Area Covenant shall be submitted with each building permit application, which stipulates the
future preservation of the undisturbed acreage. The final document will be recorded prior to
Certificate of Occupancy on the house. Tracking of total site disturbance will be performed by
the Town using the metes and bounds surveys submitted with building permit applications in
combination with periodic surveillance of the site using aerial photography and geographic
information systems.
PRV-04043 Saguaro Ranch South Amended PP TC 020105.doc
ATTACHMENTS
Summary of Application and locator map.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of Resolution No. 2005-12, approving a Preliminary Plat for Saguaro
Ranch South Amended Lots 1-31. Staff has reviewed the application for compliance with the
Pre-annexation Development Agreement adopted by Resolution 2003-65 June 17, 2003, as
amended by Resolutions 2004-42 and 2004-106, the rezoning conditions of Ordinance 2003.20,
the Marana Land Development Code and the Marana General Plan. This Preliminary Plat is in
substantial conformance with all required development regulations and conditions of zoning.
SUGGESTED MOTION
I move to approve Resolution No. 2005-12.
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PRV-04043 Sagurao Ranch South Amended PP TC 020105.doc
MARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2005-12
RELATING TO SUBDIVISIONS; APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR
SAGUARO RANCH SOUTH AMENDED LOTS 1-31.
WHEREAS, Saguaro Ranch Development Corporation, the owner of Saguaro Ranch
South Amended Lots 1-31, has applied for approval of a Preliminary Plat for 31 single-family
custom homes on 171.59 acres, including lots 1 through 31, Parcel A and Common Areas "A"
(Private Streets), "B" (Natural Open Space), and "C" (Recreational), and is generally located 1/2
mile north of Moore Road and east of Thornydale Road, in a portion of Sections 20 & 29,
Township 11 South, Range 13 East; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council approved the Saguaro Ranch Final Plat on September 2,
2003, consisting of Lots 9-52, Blocks 1 through 4 and Common Areas "A" and "B"; and
WHEREAS, the Saguaro Ranch South Amended Lots 1-31 Preliminary Plat is a partial
resubdivision of the original Saguaro Ranch Final Plat, Lots 9-31 and Block 4; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council, at their regular meeting on February 1, 2005 has
determined that the Saguaro Ranch South Amended Lots 1-31 Preliminary Plat should be
approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of
Marana, Arizona, that Saguaro Ranch South Amended Lots 1-31 Preliminary Plat, a 31-lot
custom home subdivision within the Saguaro Ranch Development and generally located 1/2 mile
north of Moore Road and east of Thornydale Road, in a portion of Sections 20 & 29, Township
11 South, Range 13 East is hereby approved.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Marana, Arizona,
this 1 st day of February 2005.
ATTEST: Mayor BOBBY SUTTON, JR.
Jocelyn C. Bronson
Town Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Frank Cassidy as
Town Attorney
Marana Resolution No. 2005-12
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: VIII.C.4.
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PLANNING COMMISSION December 15, 2004
CASE No.: PRV-04043 CASE NAME: Saguaro Ranch South Amended 1-31 Preliminary Plat
Owner's Name: Sa uaro Ranch Develo ment Co oration
A licant's Name: Sa uaro Ranch Develo ment Co oration Contact: Chad Cecil
A licant's Address: 3800 W. Moore Road, Tucson, AZ 85742
Location of Re uest: A roximately '/z mile north of Moore Rd. and east of Thornydale Rd.
Nature of Request: An application for Preliminary Plat review and approval for a 31-lot custom home
subdivision.
Site Size: 171.59 acres
Zone District: R-144 (Single Family Residential 144,000 square feet minimum lot size) and
RD-180 (Sin le Family Residential 180,000 s uare feet minimum lot size).
Existin Use: Vacant
Pro osed Use: 31-Lot Custom Home Subdivision
Re ort Date: December 8, 2004
Pro'ect Planner: Lisa Shafer, Planner II
4„ SUMMARY OF APPLICATION
Saguaro Ranch Development Corporation is requesting preliminary plat approval of a 31-lot custom home
subdivision on approximately 172 acres within the Saguaro Ranch gated home community that was annexed
into the Town in August 2003. The site is located approximately 1/2 of a mile north of the Moore Rd. and east
of Thornydale Rd., within a portion of Sections 20 & 29, Township 11 South, Range 13 East.
The Saguaro Ranch South Amended Plat is a partial resubdivision of the original Saguaro Ranch Final Plat
approved by the Town Council September 2, 2003. Lots 9-31 and Block 4 of the original Saguaro Ranch Final
Plat is being resubdivided into Lots 1, 9-31 and Block "A". The Saguaro Ranch South Amended Plat also
includes Lots 2-8, Parcel "A" and Common Areas "B" &"C". This additional project area was not a part of the
original Saguaro Ranch Final Plat due to the Saguaro Ranch Plat being started in the County and this portion
was within the Town of Marana limits. This area was rezoned from "C" Large Lot Zone to "R-144" on August
19, 2003 by Ordinance 2003.20 and is now being platted as a part of the Saguaro Ranch Development.
The Saguaro Ranch Amended Subdivision will consist of lots 1-31, Parcel "A", Block "A" and Common Areas
"A", "B" &"C". Block "A" is the location for the proposed horse ranch. The zoning for the subdivision is R-
144 (Single Family Residential with a minimum lot size of 144,000 square feet) and RD-180 (Single Family
Residential 180,000 square feet minimum lot size). The minimum lot size within this project is 180,001 square
feet with the average lot size of the subdivision being 213,224 square feet. The maximum allowable building
height is 30 feet; however, the Saguaro Ranch CC&R's further restrict the maximum building height to 18 feet
for residential buildings.
Access to this portion of Saguaro Ranch is located beyond the tunnel, within the main gated community.
Common Area "A", which consists of the private streets for the majority of the Saguaro Ranch project, is being
changed from the original configuration shown on the Saguaro Ranch Final Plat by eliminating the loop road
that ran along the east side of the project adjacent to the Pima County residents. The private street section is
52' feet-wide, with 24' feet of pavement as indicated on sheet 1 of the plat.
The maximum allowable disturbance for the entire Saguaro Ranch Project is 20%. The areas of disturbance for
each buildable lot will be defined at the time a building permit is issued; this area shall not exceed 27,000
square feet per lot under any circumstance. A proposed Undisturbed Area Covenant shall be submitted with
each building permit application, which stipulates the future preservation of the undisturbed acreage. The final
document will be recorded prior to Certificate of Occupancy on the house. Tracking of total site disturbance
will be performed by the Town using the metes and bounds surveys submitted with building permit applications
in combination with periodic surveillance of the site using aerial photography and geographic information
systems.
RECOMMENDED FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The property is currently zoned RD-180 and R-144, Single Family Residential-180,000 square feet and
144,000 square feet minimum lot size. The proposed density is allowable within this zone. This project is
in compliance with all other development standards, the pre-annexation agreement as amended, any rezone
conditions and requirements of the Marana Land Development Code Sections 05.10.02 and 05.10.03.
2. The General Plan designation of this area is Rural Density Residential with 0.0 to 0.5 dwelling per acre.
This proposal is consistent with the purpose and intent of the Town of Marana General Plan.
3. This proposal does not appear to be detrimental to the immediate area and to the general health, safety, and
welfare of the inhabitants of the area and the Town of Marana.
Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL with one condition.
„ . Recommended Condition:
1. Final acceptance by Pima County DEQ prior to the preliminary plat going to Council.
CASE ANALYSIS
REVIEW CRITERIA
l. Ability to com~ly with Development Regulations i e Water Sanitation access Developable Parcel
etc.: The current land use designation for the properiy is RD-180 and R-144. Adequate area exists for
this development on this site. The development will be in compliance with the requirements of all
agencies prior to action by the Town Council.
2. Ability to comply with requirements of the Zoning Regulations i e Lot size Frontage Setbacks etc •
This proposal complies with all the requirements of the Marana Land Development Code for uses in the
RD-180 and R-144 zone.
3. Is consistent with the purpose of the Zoning Re~ulations and with the intent of the General Plan: This
proposal is consistent with the purpose and intent of the Town of Marana General Plan.
4. Compatible with the surrounding area, harmonious with character of the neighborhood not detrimental
to the immediate area or the development of the area and not detrimental to the health safetv or
welfare of the inhabitants of the area and the Town of Marana: The subject property is comparable to
the lot sizes of adjacent residential properties. This proposal does not appear to be detrimental to the
immediate area and to the general health, safety, and welfare of the inhabitants of the area and the
Town of Marana.
Suggested Motion:
I move to approve Case No. PRV-04043, the Preliminary Plat for Saguaro Ranch South Amended 1-31 subject
to the condition outlined in this staff report.
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REQU EST
equest for Preliminary Plat approval of a 31-lot custom
home subdivision on approximately 172 acres, located
within the Saguaro Ranch Development.
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MEETING DATE: February 1, 2005 AGENDA ITEM: IX. B. 6
TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL
FROM: Michael A. Reuwsaat, Town Manager
SUBJECT: Update: Pending Water Issues
DISCUSSION
This item will be scheduled periodically to enable staff to update the Council on water issues
pending at either the federal, state, regional or local level that may affect the delivery of water
services to residences and businesses.
RECOMMENDATION
Information.
SUGGESTED MOTION
Information.
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MEETING DATE: February 1, 2005 AGENDA ITEM: IX. B. 7
TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL
FROM: Michael A. Reuwsaat, Town Manager
SUBJECT: State Legislative Issues: Discussion/Direction/Action regarding all
pending bills before the Legislature
DISCUSSION
This item is scheduled for each regular council Meeting in order to provide an opportunity to
discuss any legislative item that might arise during the current session of the State Legislature.
Periodically, an oral report may be given to supplement the Legislative Bulletins.
ATTACHMENTS
Legislative Bulletins, Issues 1 and 2.
RECOMMENDATION
Upon the request of Council, staff will be pleased to provide recommendations on specific
legislative issues.
SUGGESTED MOTION
Mayor and Council's pleasure.
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~ Issue No. l January 13, 2005
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IN THIS ISSUE 47th Legislature Sworn In and Off
to a Running Start
47th Legislpture Sworn in qnd The 47th Arizona Legislature was sworn in this Monday marking the start of the
Off to p Runni ng Stp rt ~ 20051egislative session. In addition to the fanfare of the new legislature convening,
the day's events also included the Governor's Annual State of the State Address,
which was delivered in the House of Representatives to a full audience of legisla-
Budget Countdown: 65 Dqys tors, state elected leaders and guests, including mayors and councilmembers.
toGo? ..................1
While the Governor s address included expected topics such as education and health
Week One and Bad Bil Is Have care, Governor Napolitano also sought middle ground with issues such as economic
A1 rea dy Arrived! ..........2 taacation and homeland security. As her top priority, the Governor outlined her
goal of expanding all-day kindergarten as an option for all Arizona children. The
Governor cited tax cuts and credits, specifically the research and development tax
Ledgue Priorities for credit for businesses that partner with our state universities and a phase out of the per-
the Sessi on ..............2 sonal property tas for small business, as critical steps for economic growth in the State.
Legislqtive Deqdlines Land and water conservation were also mentioned as top priorities for the
Estpblished 3 Executive Branch. The Governor urged communities to adopt long-term
water conservation plans as well as her goal to create an Office of Fire and
Set Up p Legislptive Dqy! ,,,3 Life Safety to bring a single focused effort to this topic, especially for wildfire
response and planning. Lastly, in regard to conservation, the Governor asked
for legislative and public support to continue the State Land reform efforts.
Common Questions
Regprding the Arizonq State Arizona cities and towns were well represented at the opening ceremonies.
Le ~slpture 4 League President Jim Boles and League Treasurer Boyd Dunn along with
g. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon and Councilmember Dave Siebert, Tempe Mayor
Hugh Hallman and Tucson Mayor Bob Walkup were in attendance.
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Save Trees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Legislative leadership continues to express its resolve towards conducting a
relatively short session that will conclude close to the 100-day goal in late
April. Committee hearings have already begun and a few bills passed their
first committee this week. There seems to be momentum from both le isla-
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tive chambers to finish the budget quickly. However, most long time capitol
"('~W .r.lS observers are expecting and waiting for the first partisan fireworks to
Cl ~.12S 1 explode, which could very easily derail the efforts for a quick finish.
Legislative L3ulletin is published by the League of Arizona
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Phone: 602-258-5786 starting early on the budget this year. Legislative leadership has expressed a strong
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this goal, House and Senate leadership have come up with a process to HB 2132, Fire Services; County Islands - Also introduced
work together, finish agency budget hearings and adopt the budget bills. by Andy Biggs, this bill requires a city or town to provide
fire services to a county island if no other services are
Some of the changes in the budget process from last session include the available and allows a municipality to charge for the services.
formation of two separate House Appropriations Committees, one to be
chaired by Representative Russell Pearce that will focus on higher educa- HB 2146, Land Use Regulations; Compensation - This legis-
rion,public safety, tases and revenue,state employees and the judicial sys- lation, introduced by Representative Chuck Gray, requires a city
tem. RepresentativeTomBoonewillchairtheotherAppropriations or town (and the state and counties) to pay "just compensation"
Committee,which will focus on K-12 education, he~lth and welfare agen- if a new land use regulation is enforced that results in a reduc-
cies and related licensingboards. The Corrunittees will replace the tradi- tion in the fair market value of a property.
rional Appropriations subcommittee structure and will be c:<~lled Approps HCR 2004, Land Use Regulation; Compensation - This concurrent
P(for Pearce) and Approps B(for Boone). The Senate has also eliminated resolution was also introduced by Representative Chuck Gray and is
the Appropriations subcommittee structure. Instead, the full House and similar to HB 2146, except it places the measure on the 2006 ballot.
Senate Appropriations Committees will hear the agency budgets together.
Tax incentives preemptions - Several measures are expected to be
The Appropriations Committees were up and running this week introduced, which will preempt cities and towns from providing tax
with presentations frorn the Joint Legislative Budget Committee incentives to retailers. One of the bills is expected to be similar to
(JLBC) on the current budget, revenue projections and structural Senator Jack Harper s bill from last year that deducts the amount of
deficit. Cities and towns appear to be faring well so far in the budget the tas incentive from a city or town's state shared revenue.
process, as there has not been any talk relating to state shared rev- Another measure is anticipated to require a city or town that pro-
enue and all signs indicate that it will remain at its current 15% level. vides a tax incentive to a retailer to also provide the same incentives
As for Governor Napolitano, she plans to release her budget this Friday. to all other retailers within a five-mile radius.
We have no reason to believe that state shared revenue will be reduced, as We will continue to keep you updated as more bills are introduced
the Governor has been very strong in her coirunitment to cities and and assigned to committees. Please review these measures for
towns. Because the budget will be released after the printing of this the specific impacts on your city or town and let us know if you
week's Bulletin, the League will review the budget and provide a summa- Would be willing to testify against them in future committee hearings.
ry in ne~ week's bulletin. As always, we will contirnie to update you on
the budget situation and will send out immediate notice should a reduo- L e a g u e P r i o r i t i e s f o r t h e
tion in state shared revenue or other funding issues become a concern. SeSS 1 O 1"1
Week One a nd Bad Bi I Is At the League Resolutions Committee meeting in November,
H C~Ve AI ready Arrived ! you identified five priority resolutions for your League staff to
pursue in the 2005 session. They are:
The House of Representatives saw a stack of new bills introduced
on Tuesday afternoon as Representatives tried to beat the 5:00 p.m. 1. Simplifying annexation requirements
deadline to introduce new bills before the bills begin counting 2. State trust land reform
against their 7-bill limit. As expected, there are already some bad 3. Full funding and preservation of Arizona State
bills coming our way this session. Also as expected, property rights Parks Heritage Fund
and local ta;c authority appear to be the main target areas. While we 4. Preservation of Arizona's military facilities
are still sorting through the hundreds of new bills introduced this 5. Economic development tools
week, here are some of the most dangerous that we have seen so far: On annexation requirements, the League has met with and
HB2131,CountyIslands;Annearation;PropertyRights- secured sponsorship of legislation from Representative Tom
Representative Andy Biggs introduced this bill, which prevents a munic- 0'Halleran to increase the amount of time for a city or town to
ipality from changing any land use or septic sewage use that exists at collect annexation petition signatures from one to two years.
the time of annexation, if the property is in a county island. - CONTI N U E D ON PAGE 3
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As many of you recall, the League had a tough fight last year closely followed. Although the final time for adjournment may
against legislation introduced by Representative Eddie be adjusted, we anticipate that other deadlines, particularly
Farnsworth to increase annexation signature requirements from those on bill preparation and introduction will be honored.
50% to 80%. With the makeup of the new legislature, the League
is again expecting to face challenges on this issue this session. Last Day For
The Governor mentioned state trust land reform as one of her priorities Senators to file bill draft requests ................January 17
for the upcoming session and the issue continues to be on legislative Representatives to file bill draft requests ...........January 24
leadership's radar screen as well. It appears that at this point, the provi-
sions relating to increasing cooperation with the State Land Department Senators to introduce bills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .January 31
for land planning activities as well as the designation of some trust land
for open space, will be included in the expected reform bill. Representatives to introduce bills .................February 7
Cities and towns appear to be faring well on the State Parks Senate committees to consider Senate bills ..........March 11
Heritage Fund priority. For now, there haven't been any discus- and House committees to consider House bills
sions in this week's budget hearings regarding the diversion of Senate committees to consider House bills ............Apri18
monies from the Fund. The League will continue to monitor and House Committees to consider Senate bills
budget hearings and proposals for any action on this issue.
Last day for conference committees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .April 15
With the upcoming base closure recommendations expected from
BRAC and the Department of Defense later this year and in light of Sine Die target date (session ends) ..................Apri123
the significant legislation passed last year, the League is not expect-
ing any major military base preservation legislation this session. Set U p a Leg i sl ative ~Cly~
The League has been working with Representative John Nelson, We hope many of you will again schedule a legislative day with
chair of the House Counties, Municipalities and Military Affairs your delegation sometime during the 2005 session.
Committee, should there be a need to clean up last year's bill.
How do I Schedule a Legislative Day?
On the eamomic development front, we anticipate that bills both help-
ing and hindering economic development activities will be introduced. A city or town, either individually or organized by area or legisla-
There already are bills to discourage sales tax incentives, for example. tive district, designates a coordinator. Have that person give us a
The League will be working hard to support legislation which call. We will assist in the logistics of setting up the meeting. As
enhances economic development and opposing those that limit the use always, the meeting rooms at the League office are available for
of tools to foster development and will keep you posted on progress. your use, and lunch for you and your legislators is on us. Prior to
the meeting with your legislators, League staff will provide your
A number of other League resolutions have been drafted into legis- group with a brieting on key legislative issues impacting cities and
lation and we will be working on them along with the priorities. We towns. This briefing is generally held at 11:30 a.m. with your legis-
anticipate that a number of other bills - many directed against city lators invited to join you at noon. Our building is right behind the
interests - will be introduced as the session gets going. Through the Capitol, and legislators find it convenient to walk over during lunch.
Legislative Bulletin, we will keep you posted on all of them.
The invitation to your legislators should be made by you or
Leg isl ative Dead I i nes your coordinator. The invitation should clearly deliver the mes-
Establ ished sage that you are coming to the Capitol to meet with them on
issues of importance to you and your community. This is a way
Each year, the Legislature establishes deadlines for the legisla- to personally share your feelings on major legislative issues as
tive session with the target adjournment date of 100 days. well as to establish a closer working relationship with your leg-
Whether or not the date for final adjournment will be adhered islators. Please call Leslie Parish at the League if you have any
to is always a question mark, but the other dates usually are questions on setting up a legislative day for your city or town.
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Common Questions Regarding ~HB2001isnotchangedinanywaybytheSenate,itisreturned
to the House and transmitted to the Governor. If the bill was
the Arizona State Leg is I atu re amended, and the House sponsor does not protest, the bill goes to
When does the legislative session begin and end? flle House Floor for another vote allowing members to vote for or
The Legislature is mandated by the State Constitution to begin on the against the bill as it was amended by the Senate. If the House sponsor
second Monday in January. This year, that date fell on January 10. does protest the Senate changes, a Conference Committee is scheduled
with representation from both the House and Senate where disagree-
The answer regarding the end of session is more complicated. ments over amendments are either worked out or the bill dies. Both
Though both the House and Senate have passed rules requiring bills that are amended by the opposite chamber or that survive a
session to end by the Saturday following the 100th day, declara- Conference Committee must be voted on again in the house(s) that is
tion by House and Senate leadership can extend the session by being asked to accept a version of the bill that is different than they orig-
seven calendar days. To continue beyond this date requires a inally passed. After all this, the bill is then transmitted to the Governor.
majority vote by the House and/or Senate membership.
The Governor has five days after transmission to sign or veto a bill if
How are bills identified? the Legislature is in session and has ten days if it is not. Any bill not
Though an"HB" or an "SB" precedes a bill number to indicate if the legis- signed or vetoed in that time period automatically becomes law Any
lation originated in the House or Senate, quite often a bill is more casually bill with an emergency clause or a bill that results in a net increase of
identified by its four-digit bill number only. In this instance, a reader can State revenue becomes effective immediately upon signature of the
know the origin of a bill by noting the first number in the four-nwnber Governor. All other laws are effective on the "general effective date"
series. All bills begiuniiig with a"1° are Senate bills and all bills begirui'vig which is 90 days after adjournment of the legislative session unless
with a"2" are House bills. Bills also contain a"short tide" in the upper they have an effective date included in the bill.
right corner. This is a very brief and general description of the bill's sub- How can I find out the status of a bill?
ject matter. Most short Ufles are not much longer than four or five words. The Legislature offers the Arizona Legislative Information System
What is the process for a bill to become a law? (ALIS) online at wwwazlegstate.az.us. You can also access ALIS
Using a fictitious HB 2001 as an e~unple, the bill is assigned to one or from the League home page at www azleague.org. This service
more committees by the Speaker of the House. The bill is then heard and ~ows you to view bills, amendments and committee agendas and
voted on in each of those committees, including the Rules Committee ~1so can tell you the status of a bill and how legislators voted either in a
which detetmines by majority vote if the bill appears to be constitution- committee or on the floor. The minutes from committee meetings,
ally sound. From there HB 2001 goes to party caucuses. In both houses, House and Senate Rules and documents e~laining the legislative
the Republican caucus and the Democratic caucus meet separately to process are also available. If in doubt, pick up the phone and give us a
make sure members understand the issues in the bill that they may end ~a11 here at the League and we will be able to update you at any time.
up debating and voting on. The caucus also helps the members of lead- G@t YO U 1' B u I I et i n Q u i e ke r
ership to gauge how much support the bill does or does not have.
The Speaker then decides whether to allow the bill to go to the Floor for a p n d S a ve Tre e s
debate of the entire House membership. This ~oor debate is referred to as Over the past few years, the League has reduced the number of Bulletins
Committee of the Whole or COW. If a bill makes it out of COW, it is again sent via traditional mail by transitioning our Bulletins to email, which
left to the discreUon of the Speaker if that bill will be placed on a calendar allows you to receive your Bulletin quicker, while saving paper and
and scheduled for the entire 60-member House to vote on the bill. Tlus reducing mailing and printing costs for us. Continuing in our effort from
part of the process is referred to as°third read." In most cases, a simple last year, the I,eague will send all Bulletins by email if we have an email
majority is all that is needed to pass the bill and transmit it to the Senate address on file for you. However, if you would like to receive your Bulletin
where the process is repeated. (Any bill that contains an emergency through the regular mail, please contact Sandy Morari at the League at
clause ar provides for a net increase in State revenues needs a two-thirds (602) 258-5786 or smarariC~mg.state.az.us. Also, please contact Sandy if
majority to pass.) In the Senate, the Senate President makes the commit- you receive the Bulletin via traditional mail, but would like to add
tee assignments and HB 2001 enters a similar process in the Senate. your email address to our files to receive the Bulletin electronically.
Legislntive Bulletin is published by The League of Arizona Cities and Towns,1820 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007.
Phone: (602) 258-5786. Fax (602) 253-3874. Email: leagueC~mg.state.az.us. Visit us on the Internet at www.azleague.org.
LEGIS~aTIVE BUI~ETIN
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Issue No. 2 January 21, 2005
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City and Town Officials Converge on the
IN TNIS ISSUE State Capitoi for Cities and Towns Day
City and Town Officials On Thursday, Mayors, Councilmembers, City and Town Managers and key staff from
municipalities throughout Arizona traveled to the State Capitol to meet with their respective
Converge on the State legislators and to stress the importance of municipal services and local control. This date
Capitol for Cities and marked the League of Arizona Cities and Towns' 4`h annual Cities and Towns Day at the
Towns Day . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Capitol.
More than 200 local elected and appointed officials and staff gathered on the Senate Lawn to
Governor Addresses Local listen to legislative leadership including Senate President Ken Bennett, Speaker of the House
Officials for Cities and Jim Weiers, Senate Assistant Democratic Leader Harry Mitchell and House Democratic
Towns Day at the Leader Phil Lopes share their views on the importance of local government in Arizona.
Capitol ~ With the new Legislature having been in office for just under two weeks, this year's event was
especially important in getting to know the new legislators and educating them on issues
important to cities and towns. For returning legislators, Cities and Towns Day provided an
League Receives Strong opportunity to meet with their locally elected officials on key topics for the 2005 session.
State Shared Revenue
Assurances 2 The big topic of the day was state shared revenue and its importance to cities and towns
throughout the State. With the focus that legislative leadership has shown on completing the
budget on time this year, city and town leaders reminded legislators of the need to not
Tax Code Commission reduce state shared revenue distributions.
Continuation Approved . . 2
Vital city and town service vehicles and displays from municipalities around the state lined
17th Avenue adjacent to the Capitol and offered legislators a hands-on opportunity to learn
One Type of Island That more about the police, fire and EMS services that protect Arizona communities. This year's
event also featured educational display tables on other vital city and town services such as
We Don't Like! 2 ~,~,ater, parks and recreation, emergency services and recycling.
Thanks to all of the elected officials and staff inembers that traveled to the Capitol for this
important event.
Governor Addresses Local Officiais for
Cities and Towns Day at the Capitol
As part of the events for Cities and Towns Day at the Capitol, Governor Napolitano hosted a
briefing for city and town officials. The Governor discussed several issues in her comments,
focusing on the budget, tax cuts, state trust land and water. Governor Napolitano stated that
her FY 06 budget proposal does not contain any cuts to state shared revenue. She indicated
Leagtte o( .lrizona that she understands the demands placed on cities and towns for their services and knows
how important state shared revenue is to funding and providing these services.
Ciries ~,,~~Tc~~vns
The Governor also discussed tax cuts, a topic she touched on in her State of the State Address
Legislative Bulletin is published by the
~eag~e oen~ZO~a c~c~es ana roWns. last week. She specifically mentioned tax cuts for small businesses and research and
Fa~a~ayou*~ommenr~o~s~gges~~o~s~o: development as tools to spur economic growth and new jobs in the State. The Governor
[,eague ofArizona Cities & Towns emphasized that economic growth and new jobs are priorities that local governments and the
1820 West Washington Street State can work together on, recognizing the importance of a sound economy to both the
Phoenix, Arizona 85007 State and cities and towns.
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Also discussed were the topics of state trust land and water. TaX COde C~mm~$$~~n
Governor Napolitano asked for cities and towns' support on
both of these issues. In regard to state trust land, she stated Continuation A roved
that the State Land Department needs more tools to preserve p p
open space and more effectively manage state trust land. The
Governor described her initiative and involvement with water This week the Senate Finance Committee approved SB 1080
conservation planning. Specifically, she said that she had been which continues the Municipa) Tax Code Commission for
asked why she didn't pursue a statewide mandate and how she another 10 years. This Commission provides oversight for the
rejected that idea because she knows how important it is to Model City Tax Code and must approve changes to that code
allow for local and regional water conservation planning. before they can be implemented.
Governor Napolitano closed by stating that she is continuously Nine city and town elected officials serve on the Commission.
trying to maintain good relations with cities and towns around The current ranking member is Councilmember Carol West of
the state. She introduced her northern and southern Arizona Tucson who serves as vice chair. She testified in favor of the
representatives, Virginia Turner and Jan Lesher, and offered continuation at the sunset hearing before the legislative session
their assistance to cities and towns. began.
We are extremely grateful to Governor Napolitano for taking
the time to address local officials for Cities and Towns Day. No problems are anticipated with passage of this bill. Indirectly
and perhaps with an optimistic lens in our glasses, this can also
be seen as an acceptance of the continuation of the model city
l.eague Receives Strong State tax code and local sales tax authority.
Shared Revenue Assurances
The 47`h Legislature is off and running rather quickly this year. ~ne Type of Island That We
It is only week two and we have already seen budget proposals Don't Li ke!
from both the Governor and the Joint Legislative Budget
Committee (JLBC). While the )LBC proposal has not been
approved by the entire Legislature, it is a significant starting This week, HB 2131, County Islands; Annexation; Property
point in the legislative process as it is reflects the budget Rights was scheduled for a hearing in the House Counties,
recommendations of the appropriations chairmen. The two Municipalities and Military Affairs Committee. Fortunately,
proposals are not nearly as far apart as was anticipated by Chairman John Nelson opted to hold the bill.
many Capitol watchers. The bottom line appears to be the
same although the structural versus real deficit fight is still a HB 2131 prohibits a city or town from modifying the existing
factor. The Legislature proposes to balance the budget by land use or septic tank use once land is annexed into the city or
paying off debt now, while the Governor's plan utilizes current town if the land was in a county island prior to annexation. In
practice of borrowing and sale-leaseback provisions. The addition to grandfathering land and septic tank use for existing
"balanced budgeY' issue is one that will be the backdrop of all property owners, it also extends this designation to all
budgetary issues this session. subsequent property owners. This bill would prevent cities and
towns from addressing public health and local land planning
The big news for cities and towns is that the proposed budgets issues in county islands after the area has been annexed. The
do not tamper with state shared revenue. In fact, we are restrictions would apply to both developed and undeveloped
anticipating a$45 million increase from our share of the state (and.
income tax. The one negative issue that will likely impact
municipalities is another increase in the level of HURF funding Even though the bill was not heard this week, it is likely to
that will be shifted to the DPS budget. A$71 million shift has resurface. Please contact any of the committee members that
been proposed for this year, which includes roughly $18 represent your city or town and let them know that you oppose
million from the municipalities' portion, up from $13 million this bill.
last year. On a positive note, last year's fund transfer of state
Vehicle License Tax (VLT) revenue to the state general fund will House Counties, Municipalities and Military Affairs Committee
not be repeated. Last year, as a result of the fund shift, $118 members:
million was diverted from state transportation projects to the
state general fund. We are very pleased that a similar transfer John Nelson (Chair) Pete Hershberger
is not contemplated for this year. lerry Weiers (Vice Chair) Russ Jones
Manuel Alvarez Jonathan Paton
While not related to cities and towns, there will be several Ted Carpenter Tom Prezelski
contentious issues that will potentially complicate the budget Cheryl Chase Albert Tom
process including how to pay for new school construction and Trish Groe
state employee benefits and pay. While there has been talk
about a quick session and early sine die, there appear to be
many potential roadblocks that could prevent an early finish.
We will continue to monitor the budget proposals as well as
any legislation that may still appear over the next couple of
weeks and report on issues of concern.
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