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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/15/2005 Blue SheetsSAWN OF TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TOWN OF MARANA q 'MaR iv ~ ; INFORMATION gR1ZONp MEETING DATE: March 15, 2005 AGENDA ITEM: IX. A. 1 TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL FROM: Keith E. Brann, P.E. Subdivision Engineer SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2005-25: Relating to Development; approving a release of assurances for Sonoran Vista and acceptance of public improvements for maintenance. DISCUSSION Approval of Resolution 2005-25 will release the Assurance Agreement between Pulte Home Corp. a Michigan Corporation under Trust No. 7924-T and Lawyers Title of Arizona, and the Town of Marana, regarding Sonoran Vista as depicted on Exhibit A. Sonoran Vista is comprised of blocks 47 & 69 of Continental Ranch. The subdivision is recorded in Book 56 of Maps and Plats, Page 21, Pima County Recorders Office, Arizona. In releasing said Assurance Agreement, the Town of Marana will accept for maintenance, including regulatory traffic control signs and street signs, approximately 0.65 miles of the following paved streets: • Opal Moon Court • Lapis Moon Lane • Turquoise Moon Way • Onyx Moon Drive • Sapphire Moon Way ATTACHMENTS • Exhibit A -Map of streets accepted • Exhibit B -Bill of Sale RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends Mayor and Council release the Assurances for Sonoran Vista and accept the public improvements for maintenance. SUGGESTED MOTION I move to adopt Resolution No. 2005-25. Release of Assurances-Sonoran Vista/KEB 03/09/2005/4:49PM SOWN OF TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TOWN OF MARANA a MARANA ~ INFORMATION gRIZONP MEETING DATE: March 15, 2004 AGENDA ITEM: IX. A. 2 TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL FROM: Frank Cassidy, Town Attorney SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2005-26: Relating to Development; authorizing the Town Manager to execute a partial release document, releasing the proposed M&I Bank site from the Real Estate Exchange and Development Agreement recorded December 19, 2003. DISCUSSION As a condition of closing the sale of the M&I Bank (the "Bank") site, First American Title Insur- ance Company is requiring Arizona Pavilions Development, Inc., to obtain a release document from the Town, releasing the Bank site from any obligations under the Real Estate Exchange and Development Agreement (the "Agreement"). Although there is nothing in the Agreement that places any particular burden on the Bank site, which is located adjacent to the Walgreen's at the intersection of Cortaro Farms and Silverbell Road, the Bank nevertheless insists that the release be executed. This proposed resolution authorizes the Town Manager to execute the release relating to the Bank site, and to execute any similar documents that may be required in the future, without the need to return to the Town Council for separate approval. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends adoption of Resolution No. 2005-26, authorizing the Town Manager to exe- cute the partial release of the Real Estate Exchange and Development Agreement for the M&I Bank site, and any other similar documentation. ATTACHMENT(S) Partial Release of Real Estate Exchange and Development Agreement for M&I Bank SUGGESTED MOTION I move to adopt Resolution No. 2005-26. (00000568.DOC/f FJC/cds 3/3/05 MEETING MARANA I-10 INFORMATION COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT MEETING DATE: March 15, 2005 AGENDA ITEM: IX. B. 1 TO: CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS FROM: Frank Cassidy, Town Attorney SUBJECT: Marana I-10 Community Facilities District Resolution No. 2005- 01: A Resolution of the District Board of the Marana I-10 Com- munity Facilities District dissolving such Community Facilities District pursuant to A.R.S. Section 48-701 et seq. DISCUSSION The Marana I-10 Community Facilities District was created by the Town on May 16, 1989. Since that time, no substantial activity has occurred, and the CFD has incurred no outstanding, enforceable financial obligations. Although certain engineering fees were allegedly incurred by the engineering firm of Cheyne Owen, Town staff for various reasons believes that Cheyne Owen has no valid and enforceable claim for payment of the fees. The Town is in the process of considering the creation of the Vanderbilt Farms Community Fa- cilities District, which partially overlaps the area of the Marana I-10 Community Facilities Dis- trict. To avoid future confusion, Town staff is bringing this Resolution to dissolve the Marana I- 10 Community Facilities District at this time. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends dissolving the Marana I-10 Community Facilities District. SUGGESTED MOTION I move to adopt Marana I-10 Community Facilities District Resolution No. 2005-01. ~oooooss2.DOC i~ FJC/cds tOWN OF TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TOWN OF MARANA ~ ' v MARAN ~ INFORMATION gR1ZONp MEETING DATE: March 15, 2005 AGENDA ITEM: IX. C. 1 TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL FROM: Frank Cassidy, Town Attorney SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2005-32: A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Marana determining that the Marana I-10 Community Facilities District has been inactive for at least five years and has no future purpose and assuming, to the extent not otherwise pro- hibited by applicable law, all of the obligations of the Marana I-10 Community Facilities District, all pursuant to A.R.S. Section 48- 701 et seq. DISCUSSION The Marana I-10 Community Facilities District was created by the Town on May 16, 1989. Since that time, no substantial activity has occurred, and the CFD has incurred no outstanding, enforceable financial obligations. Although certain engineering fees were allegedly incurred by the engineering firm of Cheyne Owen, Town staff for various reasons believes that Cheyne Owen has no valid and enforceable claim for payment of the fees. The Town is in the process of considering the creation of the Vanderbilt Farms Community Fa- cilities District, which partially overlaps the area of the Marana I-10 Community Facilities Dis- trict. To avoid future confusion, Town staff is bringing this Resolution to dissolve the Marana I- 10 Community Facilities District at this time. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends adoption of Resolution No. 2005-31, making the findings necessary for the Board of Directors of the Marana I-10 Community Facilities District to adopt a resolution dis- solving the District. SUGGESTED MOTION I move to adopt Resolution No. 2005-31. ~ooooosso.DOC i} FJC/cds 3/7/OS 1(lWN OF TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TOWN OF MARANA q YMARANA ~ INFORMATION gR1ZON~` MEETING DATE: March 15, 2005 AGENDA ITEM: IX. C. 2 TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL FROM: Frank Cassidy, Town Attorney SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2005-29: Relating to Housing; approving and au- thorizing the execution of an intergovernmental agreement be- tween the Town of Marana and Pima County for the construction of public sanitary sewers in the Honea Heights Colonia. DISCUSSION The United States Department of Agriculture determined that Honea Heights subdivision consti- tutes a Colonia within the meaning of 7 USC § 1926c, allowing the application of grants through the Rural Development Program for infrastructure improvements. Wastewater generated by the residents of the Honea Heights Colonia (the "Colonia") is currently treated by on-site septic sys- tems. The Army Corps of Engineers contracted for the design of on-site sanitary sewer system improvements to the Pima County sanitary sewer system to serve the Colonia, and Pima County has received a completed design for the sanitary sewer system improvements. Pima County applied for and has obtained a grant from the Rural Development Program for $990,000 to construct the Colonia sanitary sewer system improvements. Because the Colonia is located within the Town of Marana, the Town wishes to participate in the construction of sani- tary sewer system improvements to serve the Colonia. Estimated construction costs for the sanitary sewer system improvements exceed the amount of the Rural Development grant. This proposed intergovernmental agreement between Pima County and the Town provides for the management and funding of construction of sanitary sewer system improvements for the Colonia, and commits the Town to pay $188,240 to the County toward the applicable residential sewer connection fees and to pay up to $510,000 for actual construction costs for the project. If the total project cost exceeds $1.5 Million, a supple- mental intergovernmental agreement between Pima County and the Town will be required. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends adoption of Resolution No. 2005-29, approving and authorizing the execution of an intergovernmental agreement between the Town of Marana and Pima County for the con- struction of sanitary sewer system improvements in Honea Heights Colonia. {ooooos~6.DOCi} FJC/cds 3/7/05 ATTACHMENT(S) Intergovernmental agreement between the Town and Pima County. SUGGESTED MOTION I move to adopt Resolution No. 2005-29. fooooos~6.DOCi~ -2- FJC/cds 3/7/05 `OWN OF TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TOWN OF MARANA ~"' v MARAN ~ INFORMATION gRIZONp MEETING DATE: March 15, 2005 AGENDA ITEM: IX. C. 3 TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL FROM: Frank Cassidy, Town Attorney SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2005-30: Relating to Real Estate; authorizing and approving an agreement for the use and transfer of a modular building to the Marana Health Center. DISCUSSION Marana Health Center ("MHC") is currently the primary community healthcare provider in northwest Marana. The Town owns a modular building which was used to house the Town's police department. The police department has now moved into the new Marana Municipal Complex, and the modular building must be moved to accommodate Marana Municipal Com- plex site improvements. MHC desires to expand its facilities in northwest Marana by operating a clinic at a new location in the vicinity of Sanders and Marana Roads, and a site plan is currently being reviewed by the Town in connection with that location. The Town desires to move the modular building to the new MHC site and to allow it to be used by MHC at no cost provided that it continues to be used for community health purposes. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends adoption of Resolution No. 2005-30, approving and authorizing the transfer of the modular building formerly used by the police department to MHC. ATTACHMENT(S) Agreement between the Town and MHC for the use and transfer of a modular building. SUGGESTED MOTION I move to adopt Resolution No. 2005-30. ~ooooos~s.DOCi> FJC/cds 3/7/05 10WN OF TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TOWN OF MARANA v MARANA ~ INFORMATION gR1ZONP MEETING DATE: March 15, 2005 AGENDA ITEM: IX. C. 4 TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL FROM: Jane Howell, Human Resources Director SUBJECT: Relating to Personnel; approving and authorizing the creation of a hiring pool to ensure full Police Officer staffing DISCUSSION Effective community policing is dependent upon adequate staffing in the field. The Police Department is perpetually understaffed for a variety of reasons. 1. An analysis of police officers separated from service since January 2000 indicates that an average of six will resign each year. When dismissals, probationary releases, retirements and medical retirements are added, the average number rises to nine each year. Currently, the average hiring time from loss to replacement is 9.2 months per vacancy. 2. Once hired, anon-certified recruit attends a police academy, which lasts 18 weeks. Upon graduation from the academy and receipt of AzPOST certification, the recruit participates in field training for 15 weeks. From start to finish, it takes 69 weeks to place a new officer in the field. Five recruits were hired and sent to an academy beginning in January. One dropped out after the first day. 3. Certified personnel require less time to bring on board due to their AzPOST certification. However, we have had limited success in hiring certified officers. For example, four certified officers had completed the majority of the hiring process in December. By the middle of December, two of them dropped out: one was hired by Sahuarita PD; the other left for personal reasons. The remaining certified applicants have been hired to fill two vacancies. 4. Surrounding jurisdictions are currently hiring: Tucson PD, Tucson Airport Authority, Pima County Sheriff's Department, Tohono O'odham PD. The potential for losing officers currently employed within our agency is good. They are certified, experienced and have lots of additional training and certifications. PD Hiring Pool 1:33 PM NJH RECOMMENDATION With the concurrence of Chief Richard Vidaurri, I recommend the creation of a hiring pool of five candidates to ensure filling vacancies in a more timely manner. It is possible that hiring the pool may create an overlap of authorized staffing. However, if current statistics hold true, the overlap would be for a minimal amount of time. Fiscal impact would be the salaries of the officers @ $18.14 minimum per hour. SUGGESTED MOTION I move to approve and authorize the creation of a hiring pool of five police officers. -2- SOWN OF TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TOWN OF MARANA ~ , v MAR NA ~ INFORMATION gR1ZONP MEETING DATE: March 15, 2005 AGENDA ITEM: IX. C. 5 TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL FROM: Barbara C. Berlin, Planning Director AICP SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2005-31: Relating to Development; approving a preliminary plat for Oasis Hills. DISCUSSION This project was presented to the Planning Commission on February 23, 2005. The Planning Commission is forwarding this preliminary plat to the Town Council with a unanimous recommendation of approval. The preliminary plat proposes a 90-lot single family detached home subdivision on approximately 59 acres within the Acacia Hills Specific Plan. The property is generally located 1280 feet north of Linda Vista Boulevard, south of Oasis Road and southeast of Camino de Manana. In August of 1987, the Marana Town Council adopted Ordinance 87.13 establishing the Acacia Hills annexation. Subsequently, in July of 1988 the Acacia Hills Specific Plan was adopted. The Acacia Hills Specific Plan and the abutting the Northgate Specific Plan (adopted in April of 19991) are currently being consolidated into a new Specific Plan called Cascada. However, the Cascada Specific Plan has yet to be adopted. Therefore, the applicant seeks approval of the preliminary plat under the existing entitlements conferred by the Acacia Hills Specific Plan. The Acacia Hills Specific Plan designates the subject property as "Low-Medium Residential" which permits 3 to 5 dwelling units per acre. The plat yields 1.51 dwelling units per gross acre. The "Low-Medium Residential" designation permits a minimum lot size of 3,000 square. The plat's minimum proposed lot size is 5,000 square feet and the typical lot size is 5,208. The subdivision's common areas will provide both active and passive recreational opportunities. Common area "B" will be preserved as natural undisturbed open space that contains 24.88 acres. Common area "A" will be utilized for drainage facilities, utilities and developable active open space. Both common areas will be maintained by the home owners and shall be dedicated as easements on the final plat. The portion of this subdivision proposed for residential development contains 13.08 acres. Additionally, Block "1" of this plat contains 9.89 acres dedicated for residential development. Development of Block "1" will require a separate plat. 031505 PRV-03054 Oasis Hills PP.doc New World Development held two neighborhood meetings prior to the February 23rd Planning Commission meeting to answer questions of concerned residents. As per a summary completed by New World Development, the concerns raised during the two meetings included public notification, perimeter walls along the eastern boundary, property values, gas service, schools, bus stops, timing of construction, design standards, infrastructure, traffic drainage and water resources. At the close of the meeting the residents requested that homes along the eastern boundary be limited to single story. As a result of comments and requests raised during the open house, the applicant has restricted lots 1-15 along the eastern boundary to one story and a 6 foot high solid perimeter wall will be placed along the eastern boundary as opposed to view walls. These requests were added to the plat's general notes (#39 and #40). ATTACHMENTS Planning commission report, summary application, summary of neighborhood meeting and locator map. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of a Preliminary Plat for Oasis Hills. Staff has reviewed the application for compliance with the Acacia Hills Specific Plan, the Marana Land Development Code and the Marana General Plan. This Preliminary Plat is in conformance with all required development regulations. SUGGESTED MOTION I move to approve Resolution No. 2005-31. 031505 PRV-03054 Oasis Hills PP.doc -2- SOWN OF TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TOWN OF MARANA v MARANA ~ INFORMATION gR1ZONP MEETING DATE: March 15, 2005 AGENDA ITEM: IX. C. 6 TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL FROM: Barbara C. Berlin AICP, Planning Director SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2005-27: Relating to Development; approving a Preliminary Plat for Gladden Farms Block 17. DISCUSSION This project was presented to the Planning Commission on February 23, 2005. The Planning Commission is forwarding this preliminary plat to the Town Council with a unanimous recommendation of approval. The request is for preliminary plat approval of a 56-lot single family detached home subdivision on approximately 16 acres within the Gladden Farms Development. The proposed subdivision will be located in Block 17 of the Gladden Farms Block Plat, which is located west of Lon Adams Road and approximately one-third mile south of Moore Road, within Section 34, Township 11 South, and Range 11 East. The zoning for Block 17 is R-7 (Single Family Residential with a minimum lot size of 7,000 square feet). The minimum lot size within this project is 7,018 square feet with the average lot size 8,243 square feet. Gladden Forest LLC does not currently have a builder for Block 17. Once a builder has committed to this Block, staff will review the proposed floor plans and elevations for conformance with Town Standards, the Northwest Marana Area Plan and the Gladden Farms Design Standards. The off-site park and recreation requirement has been met per an approved Development Agreement with Gladden Farms, LLC as noted in General Note #20. The on-site park and recreation requirement is a minimum of 185 square feet of improved recreation area per lot with in the subdivision. This subdivision requires a minimum of 10,360 square feet of improved recreation area. The active recreation area has been planned for a portion of Common area "C-1", which is located on the west side of the subdivision. The recreation area proposal is for a play structures and a picnic table. ATTACHMENTS Planning Commission Report, Summary Application and locator map. PRV-04055 Gladden Farms Block 17 PP TC 031505.doc RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of a Preliminary Plat for Gladden Farms Block 17. Staff has reviewed the application for compliance with the Development Agreement adopted by Resolution 2001-156 December 4, 2001, as amended by Resolution 2004-24 February 17, 2004, Resolution 2004-102 July 20, 2004, and Resolution 2004-172 December 21, 2004, the Marana Land Development Code, the Northwest Marana Area Plan and the Marana General Plan. This Preliminary Plat is in conformance with all required development regulations and conditions of zoning. SUGGESTED MOTION I move to approve Resolution No. 2005-27. -2- 031505 PRV-04055 Gladden Farms Block 17 PP TC.doc ~pWN OF TOWN COUNCIL MEETING TOWN OF MARANA v MARANA ~ INFORMATION '4RIZONp MEETING DATE: March 15, 2005 AGENDA ITEM: IX. C. 7 TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL FROM: Barbara C. Berlin AICP, Planning Director SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2005-28: Relating to Development; approving a preliminary plat for Gladden Farms Blocks 18 & 20. DISCUSSION This project was presented to the Planning Commission on February 23, 2005. The Planning Commission is forwarding this preliminary plat to the Town Council with a unanimous recommendation of approval. The request is for preliminary plat approval of a 102-lot single family detached home subdivision on approximately 33 acres within the Gladden Farms Development. The proposed subdivision will be located in Blocks 18 & 20 of the Gladden Farms Block Plat, which is located east of Lon Adams Road and approximately one-half mile south of Moore Road, within Section 34, Township 11 South, and Range 11 East. The zoning for Block 18 is R-8 (Single Family Residential with a minimum lot size of 8,000 square feet), and Block 20 is R-7 (Single Family Residential with a minimum lot size of 7,000 square feet). The entire subdivision is being platted at the R-8 standards with a minimum lot size of 8,309 square feet and the average lot size at 9,434 square feet. Gladden Forest LLC does not currently have a builder for Blocks 18 & 20. Once a builder has committed to this Block, staff will review the proposed floor plans and elevations for conformance with Town Standards, the Northwest Marana Area Plan and the Gladden Farms Design Standards. The off-site park and recreation requirement has been met per an approved Development Agreement with Gladden Farms, LLC as noted in General Note #20. The on-site park and recreation requirement is a minimum of 185 square feet of improved recreation area per lot with in the subdivision. This subdivision requires a minimum of 18,870 square feet of improved recreation area. The active recreation area has been planned for a portion of Common area "C-1", which is centrally located within the subdivision. The recreation area proposal is for a play structure, ramada with tables, water fountain and BBQ. This subdivision also provides a trail connection to the future trail that will be located in the 50 foot open space area on the east side of this project, which is to be dedicated to the Town of Marana by way of the final plat. ATTACHMENTS Planning Commission Report, Summary Application and locator map. PRV-04059 Gladden Farms Blocks 18 & 20 PP TC 031505.doc RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of a Preliminary Plat for Gladden Farms Blocks 18 & 20. Staff has reviewed the application for compliance with the Development Agreement adopted by Resolution 2001-156 December 4, 2001, as amended by Resolution 2004-24 February 17, 2004, Resolution 2004-102 July 20, 2004, and Resolution 2004-172 December 21, 2004, the Marana Land Development Code, the Northwest Marana Area Plan and the Marana General Plan. This Preliminary Plat is in conformance with all required development regulations and conditions of zoning. SUGGESTED MOTION I move to approve Resolution No. 2005-28. -2- 031505 PRV-04059 Gladden Farms Blocks 18 & 20 PP TC.doc 1pW N OF TOWN COUNCIL , MEETING TOWN OF MARANA 9 ~MARANA ~ INFORMATION gR,ZON~ MEETING DATE: March 15, 2005 AGENDA ITEM: IX. C. 8 TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL FROM: Frank Cassidy, Town Attorney SUBJECT: Executive Session DISCUSSION Executive Sessions pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3) and (4) to consult with and instruct the Town's attorneys regarding (a) negotiations with the City of Tucson and Flowing Wells Irrigation District (FWID) concerning the Town's pending application before the Arizona Department of Water Resources for transfer of 1,500 acre feet of FWID's excess Central Arizona Project allocation, (b) negotiations with the City of Tucson concerning a proposed intergovernmental agreement governing the ownership and use of effluent generated at metropolitan sewer treatment plants as the result of water deliveries from the Town of Marana water utility, and (c) legal implications relating to assured water supply designation, replenishment obligations, water rights and the like arising out of the delivery of water through the Town's non-potable water system (Frank Cassidy) RECOMMENDATION None required. SUGGESTED MOTION None required. PD Hiring Pool 1:33 PM NJH l/.WN 7F TOWN COUNCIL ,, MEETING TOWN OF MARANA v M R NA ~ INFORMATION gRIZONp MEETING DATE: March 15, 2005 AGENDA ITEM: IX. C. 9 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 7 and 8. RECOMMENDATION Upon the request of Council, staff will be pleased to provide recommendations on specific legislative issues. SUGGESTED MOTION Mayor and Council's pleasure. JCB/03/09/2005/10:47 AM