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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/19/2005 Blue Sheets Only AGENDA ITEM: IX. A. 1 TOWN COUNCIL MEETING INFORMATION MEETING DATE: April 19, 2005 TOWN OF MARANA TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL FROM: Barbara C. Berlin, Planning Director SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2005-40: Relating to Development; approving a final plat for Continental Ranch Parcel 39. DISCUSSION Pulte Homes is requesting final plat approval of a 51-lot single family detached home subdivision on approximately lO acres within Continental Ranch Parcel 39 east of Coachline Boulevard and approximately one-half mile north of Twin Peaks Road. The land use designation for Parcel 39 is School (S) per the Continental Ranch Specific Plan. Under section V .C.l 0 ofthe Plan, "If any of the seven designated school site parcels revert back to American Continental ownership, their successors and/or assigns, those properties will be zoned at the lowest residential density of adjacent parcels". The lowest residential density of the adjacent parcels is MD, 3-6 residences per acre; therefore, this project will be developed at the Medium Density Residential (MD) standards. The Continental Ranch land use designation Medium Density requires a minimum lot size of 4,500 square feet. The minimum lot size of this proposed subdivision is 5,175 square feet, and the average lot size is 5,973 square feet. Twenty-six of the lots within this subdivision are greater than 6,000 square feet. The lot sizes within this subdivision are consistent with the surrounding established subdivisions, and staff finds the proposed lot sizes appropriate. Pulte Homes is providing a minimum of 9,435 square feet of improved recreation area to meet their on-site park requirement and the adopted Park Development Impact Fee of $2,884 per dwelling unit, payable at building permit issuance. Pulte Homes will also pay the established impact fee of $2,435 per dwelling unit as part of the Marana South Transportation Benefit Area. ATTACHMENTS Application and locator map. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends adoption of Resolution No. 2005-40, approving a final plat for Continental Ranch Parcel 39. This Final Plat is in conformance with all required development regulations. SUGGESTED MOTION I move to adopt Resolution No. 2005-40. TOWN COUNCIL MEETING INFORMATION MEETING DATE: April 19, 2005 TOWN OF MARANA AGENDA ITEM: IX. A. 2 TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL FROM: Barbara C. Berlin, Planning Director SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2005-41: Relating to Development; approving a final plat for Silver Shadows Lots 1-7 (preliminary plat approved as Silverbell West Lots 1-7). DISCUSSION The property owner is requesting final plat approval for a seven-lot single family detached home subdivision on approximately 24.3 acres of land generally located on the north side of Ina Road, approximately 1,500 lineal feet west of Silverbell Road within the R -144 (single family residential, 144,000 sq. ft minimum lot size) zoning district. This project is located within the Marana South Transportation Benefit Area and will be subject to the established impact fee. The subdivision will take access off of Ina Road, creating a cul-de-sac to serve the lots. An emergency access will be provided that connects this project with the Silverbell Place subdivision. This access will be from the end of the cul-de-sac through an easement into the adjacent Silverbell Place subdivision, The lots are restricted to a maximum grading area of 18,000 square feet (General Note number 18). The Yuma Mine Wash is located to the rear of lots 1 through 4 and is being dedicated as a public access and drainage easement by this plat. A 100- foot W AP A (Western Area Power Administration) easement runs along the easterly property line, affecting lots 1 through 6. The lots will be served with public sewer and water. ATTACHMENTS Application, location map and reduction of final plat. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends adoption of the final plat for Silver Shadows Lots 1-7 (preliminary plat approved as Silverbell West Lots 1-7). SUGGESTED MOTION I move to adopt Resolution No. 2005-41. TOWN COUNCIL MEETING INFORMATION TOWN OF MARANA MEETING DATE: April 19, 2005 AGENDA ITEM: IX. A. 3 TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL FROM: Mike Reuwsaat, Town Manager SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2005-42: Relating to Health; supporting legislative changes to Arizona law to promote improvements in the availability of health care professionals and quality of health care in the Town of Marana and the State of Arizona. DISCUSSION The Town of Marana has been asked by the neighboring communities of Oro Valley and Sahuarita to join them in supporting legislative changes to Arizona law to improve health care availability and conditions in the state. Due to retirements, relocations and the increased liability and insurance costs, Arizona is losing health care providers faster than they enter the practice and the citizens of Marana and the entire state suffer declining health care quality. Since accessible and affordable health care is a vital part of any community, there is a clear need for health care reform in Arizona to address this Issue. As more Arizona municipalities sign resolutions to this effect, it will send a message to State Legislators that the health care quality issues must be addressed quickly and decisively. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 2005-42. SUGGESTED MOTION I move to adopt Resolution No. 2005-42. TOWN COUNCIL MEETING INFORMATION TOWN OF MARANA MEETING DATE: April 19, 2005 AGENDA ITEM: IX. A. 4 TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL FROM: Frank Cassidy, Town Attorney SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2005-43: Relating to Development; approving and authorizing the execution of the Fourth Amendment to Gladden Farms Development Agreement; and declaring an emergency. DISCUSSION The First Amendment to the Gladden Farms Development Agreement provided for the aban- donment of Sandario Road between Moore and the Heritage House with title passing upon com- pletion of Heritage Park Road and Gladden Farms Drive. The abandonment was supposed to be accomplished through an exchange of right-of-way as part of a resubdivision of some of the blocks of Gladden Farms. The resubdivision of Gladden Farms Blocks 13, 14, and 15 has now been approved and recorded. However, since the resubdivision only depicted blocks located south of Tangerine Farms Road, it arguably did not abandon of Sandario Road between Tangerine Farms Road and Moore Road. Moreover, the First Amendment to the Gladden Farms Development Agreement provided that ownership of the old Sandario Road right-of-way would be effective only after completion of Heritage Park Road and Gladden Farms Drive. These factors have placed a cloud on the title to the old Sandario Road right of way south of Moore Road. The Fourth Amendment to the Gladden Farms Development Agreement presented for approval addresses these issues. It allows title for Sandario Road to transfer immediately, and obligates the Developer to maintain access from Moore Road to the Heritage House via Tangerine Farms Loop Road right-of-way and a temporary construction easement until Heritage Park Road and Gladden Farms Drive are completed. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends adoption of Resolution No. 2005-43, approving and authorizing the execution of the Fourth Amendment to the Gladden Farms Development Agreement. ATTACHMENT(S) Fourth Amendment to the Gladden Farms Development Agreement. SUGGESTED MOTION TOWN COUNCIL MEETING INFORMATION TOWN OF MARAN A MEETING DATE: April 19, 2005 AGENDA ITEM: IX. A. 5 TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL FROM: Frank Cassidy, Town Attorney SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2005-44: Relating to Real Estate; confirming the abandonment of Sandario Road south of Moore Road and north of the Santa Cruz River; and declaring an emergency. DISCUSSION This is a companion item to the Fourth Amendment to the Gladden Farms Development Agree- ment. This resolution confirms and carries out the abandonment of Sandario Road south of Moore Road, as first addressed in the First Amendment to the Gladden Farms Development Agreement. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends adoption of Resolution No. 2005-44. SUGGESTED MOTION I move to adopt Resolution No. 2005-44. TOWN COUNCIL MEETING INFORMATION TOWN OF MARANA MEETING DATE: April 19, 2005 AGENDA ITEM: IX. B. 1 TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL FROM: Kevin Thornton, P.E., Manager, Engineering Division SUBJECT: Relatim! to Real Estate: Presentation of the recommended improvements, costs and schedule for roadway improvements within the Honea Heights Neighborhood. DISCUSSION Staff will make a presentation of the recommended improvements, associated costs, and proposed schedule based on the direction given at the February 15, 2005 Council Study Session in four phases as follows: 1. The sanitary sewer mainlines will be constructed under the direction of Pima County. The construction Notice to Proceed (NTP) is scheduled to be issued by the County in July 2005. Construction of the sewer mainlines is expected to require nine months to complete. 2. Immediately following construction of the sewer mainline, the Town will issue a NTP to complete the pavement improvements. The pavement improvements consist of two inches of asphalt over six inches of lime-treated aggregate base. The lime-treated aggregate base will be completed by the County as a part of the first phase above. Treating the aggregate base with lime will ensure that the roadways within the subdivision will be left in a stable condition until the asphalt can be placed. The pavement improvements are anticipated to begin in the second quarter of 2006, with completion of construction occurring in approximately three months. It is not recommended that pavement improvements begin prior to completion of the sewer mainline as the Contractor could damage the newly placed pavement with heavy equipment. 3. It is recommended that HCS Connections be completed over three years due to budget limitations; however, if full funding is available, the HCS Connections could be completed earlier. Town Staff is in the process of evaluating this phase to see if a portion of the work could be completed utilizing Town forces. This could potentially reduce the cost of construction and the associated time frame. 4. It is recommended that the sidewalks be constructed following completion of the HCS Connections. This is due to the possibility of the sidewalks being damaged by the HCS Contractor who will be utilizing heavy equipment. Conceptual sidewalk locations are shown on the attached map. The proposed schedule and associated budget necessary, based on the above information, is summarized below: FY DESCRIPTION TOTAL MARANA TOTAL SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION 05-06 (07/2005 _ 03/2006) $1,500,000.00 $ 510,000.00 ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS (04/2006 - 06/2006) $ 710,000.00 $ 710,000.00 06-07 HCS CONNECTIONS* $ 396,000.00 $ 396,000.00 07-08 HCS CONNECTIONS* $ 396,000.00 $ 396,000.00 08-09 HCS CONNECTIONS* $ 396,000.00 $ 396,000.00 SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS $ 590,000.00 $ 590,000.00 PROJECT TOTAL $3,988,000.00 $2,998,000.00 * Per IGA with Pima County the Town will pay connection fees in the amount of$188,240. This has been distributed in three equal shares over the proposed three year connection period. The HCS connection for each property is estimated at $5000/HCS (~200 total connections). ATTACHMENTS Map of proposed sidewalk locations. Conceptual Construction Cost Estimates for Pavement and Sidewalk Improvements. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the Honea Heights Neighborhood Improvement Plan including sidewalk locations, pavement section, construction cost estimates and time table for improvements. SUGGESTED MOTION I move to adopt the Honea Heights Neighborhood Improvement Plan including sidewalk locations, pavement section, construction cost estimates and time table for improvements. TOWN COUNCIL MEETING INFORMATION TOWN OF MARANA MEETING DATE: April 19, 2005 AGENDA ITEM: IX. B. 2 TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL FROM: Barbara C. Berlin, Planning Director SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 2005.02: Relating to Development; approving a rezoning for a veterinary clinic at 8300 N. Silverbell Road. DISCUSSION Kim Perkins, D.V.M. is seeking approval to rezone a 2.2 acre site generally located south of Somerton Drive on Silverbell Road from "c" (Large Lot Zone) to "CO" Commercial (Office) for the purpose of developing a 4,900 square foot single story veterinary clinic. The site was annexed in 1987 (Ord. 87.11) as part of the Continental Ranch II annexation and received translational zoning of"C" (Large Lot Zone). After annexation and translational zoning Town Council approved and adopted ordinance 88.09 establishing the "Continental Ranch Specific Plan." However, the subject property remained outside the specific plan with "c" zoning. The minimum lot size for development in the "c" zone is twenty-five (25) acres. Thus, this parcel, improved with a single family house, became a legal non- conforming lot. No further development may occur without a rezoning. The Mayor and Council continued this item from the January 18, 2005 public hearing and Council Meeting based on a neighboring property owner's desire to possibly increase the height of his rear yard wall, questions about other permitted land uses should the veterinary clinic discontinue operation, and hours of operation. Council also inquired about the possibility of taking access from the neighborhood, rather than from Silverbell Road, and wanted confirmation that neighbors were indeed contacted. Following the January 18th public hearing there was additional outreach to neighborhood residents and contact with the Continental Ranch HOA. Staff explored further the matter of screening the property by increasing the existing wall height for properties adjacent to the subject property. Staff made several field visits to the subject property to determine the approximate height of the rear yard walls. The information collected concluded that approximate rear yard wall heights range between five and six feet. The Continental Ranch Specific Plan and the Continental Ranch HOA state the maximum wall height may not exceed six feet. Staff received a letter from the Continental Ranch HOA stating, "The association only allows 6 ft. high walls and at this time does not see a concern that would require a waiver of this rule." In response to the outreach, staff received letters from the Continental Ranch HOA and several property owners who reside adjacent to the subject property who originally had concerns regarding the rezoning but now are supportive of it (please refer to the attached letters). Regarding the possibility of locating access to the site from the residential street behind the property, staff concluded this would improve neither safety nor traffic flow and recommend that access remain right-in and -out from Silverbell. The veterinary clinic is a permitted use in the "CO" zoning district and the Silverbell Road Corridor Overlay District (SRCOD). The matter of re-use or change of occupancy would be contingent upon the proposed use and its relation to the permitted uses of the "CO" zoning district and the overlay district. A change of use would require a new certificate of occupancy. The proposed hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7:30am - 6:00pm and Saturday 8:30am - 1:00pm. Should Dr. Perkins desire to extend hours of operation before 5:00 a.m. or after 11 :00 p.m. a conditional use permit is required as per the SRCOD. Should Town Council approve and adopt this rezoning the subsequent procedural step is review of a site plan, including building design. The plan is subject to requirements of the SRCOD. The SRCOD requires additional design and development standards such as a 25-foot transitional landscaped buffer yard for all commercial lots adjacent to residential zoning districts; a planned sign program; screening; quality building materials; and compatible design with surrounding development and overall site layout. The site plan is subject to review and approval by the SRCOD Manager's Design Review Committee and Town Council; and Planning Commission reviews of the development plan which follows design approval. RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS I. Any use of the parcel in addition to the clinic and storage must be approved by the Planning Commission and Town Council. 2. Building height of the clinic shall be restricted to single-story construction. 3. There shall be no residential use permitted on the property. SUGGESTED MOTION I move to adopt Ordinance No. 2005.02 with the recommended conditions. TOWN COUNCIL MEETING INFORMATION TOWN OF MARANA MEETING DATE: April 19, 2005 AGENDA ITEM: IX. B. 3 TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL FROM: Dan Groseclose, Housing General Contractor SUBJECT: Community Develoument Block Grant Fundin2 (CDBG): Request for approval of priorities for 2005 DISCUSSION Staff is presenting five proposals totaling $205,000 for 2005 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding. The Town has received annual funding through the CDBG program av- eraging $194,000 over the last 15 years. Staff is asking Council to prioritize the recommendations (Exhibit A) and to approve the priority ranking and authorize staff to submit the final list to Pima County for its consideration. ATTACHMENT Exhibit A - 2005 CDBG recommendations. RECOMMENDATION Staff requests Council authorization to submit the approved CDBG requests to Pima County. SUGGESTED MOTION I move to adopt the recommended priority list of 2005 CDBG projects and direct staff to submit the approved requests to Pima County. TOWN COUNCIL MEETING INFORMATION TOWN OF MARANA MEETING DATE: April 19, 2005 AGENDA ITEM: IX. B. 4 TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL FROM: Frank Cassidy, Town Attorney SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2005-45: Relating to Real Estate; authorizing the acquisition by negotiation or condemnation of a permanent drain- age easement needed for the construction of Cortaro Farms Road between the Union Pacific Railroad and Star Grass Drive; and de- claring an emergency. DISCUSSION Condemnation proceedings are currently pending in the case Town of Marana v. Tucson Electric Power Company, Pima County Superior Court Case No. C20024896, to acquire right-of-way and other property rights needed for the construction of Cortaro Farms Road. It is now necessary for the Town to file an amended complaint to acquire an additional drainage easement currently owned by Tucson Electric Power Company, described in Exhibit A to the Resolution, for the construction of Cortaro Farms Road between the Union Pacific Railroad and Star Grass Drive. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends adoption of Resolution No. 2005-45, approving and authorizing the Town At- torney to file an amended complaint in the above-referenced matter. SUGGESTED MOTION I move to adopt Resolution No. 2005-45. TOWN COUNCIL MEETING INFORMATION TOWN OF MARANA MEETING DATE: April 19, 2005 AGENDA ITEM: IX. B. 5 TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL FROM: Roy Cuaron, Finance Director SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2005-46: Consideration and possible adoption of a Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council of the Town of Marana, Arizona, a municipal corporation of Arizona, ordering and declaring formation of Vanderbilt Farms Community Facilities District; approving and authorizing the execution and delivery of a District Development, Financing Participation and Intergovernmental Agreement (Vanderbilt Farms Community Facilities District); and declaring an emergency DISCUSSION This action item is related to the November 3, 2004 Mayor and Council study session on community facilities districts (CFDs) and the proposed Vanderbilt Farms CFD. This resolution authorizes the execution of a District Development, Financing Participation and Intergovernmental Agreement (Vanderbilt Farms Community Facilities District) (the "CFD Agreement") concerning matters related to the creation of the Vanderbilt Farms CFD. It also takes all steps necessary to order and declare formation of the Vanderbilt Farms CFD. The Mayor and Council of the Town of Marana will serve as the Board of Directors of the Vanderbilt Farms CFD (the "CFD Board"), the Town Manager will serve as the CFD Manager, the Town Engineer will act as the CFD Engineer, the Town Attorney will act as the CFD Attorney, and other Town officials will act in their same capacity for the CFD. One or more of the CFD positions may eventually be contracted to outside personnel; for example, it is likely that an outside engineering firm will be substituted as CFD Engineer, to accept and inspect public infrastructure acquired or constructed by the CFD. By a resolution of its own, the CFD Board will schedule an election in the near future to authorize the sale of a total of $31,500,000 in bonds over the life of this CFD. The CFD Agreement allows control by the Developer until the first $10,500,000 in bonds are issued or twenty years, whichever occurs first. It is anticipated that this first $10,500,000 in bonds, if the CFD Board decides to sell them, will be used to reimburse the Developer for public infrastructure constructed by it, in and for the benefit of Vanderbilt Farms, including certain infrastructure addressed in Exhibit B to the CFD Agreement, which must be provided by the Developer. The remaining bond authorization will be available to fund later public infrastructure projects to the extent they benefit Vanderbilt Farms. These documents anticipate a maximum secondary tax rate of $2.80 per $100 of assessed could go higher, if for some reason the total assessed valuation within the CFD falls or some other unforeseen event makes it necessary to raise the tax rate to cover the bond obligations. The Developer's financial obligations under these documents or as a result of forming this CFD include (a) non-refundable application fee of $75,000, (b) an annual obligation to pay up to $100,000 in CFD operation and maintenance costs, to the extent such costs are not covered by the $.30 per $100 operation and maintenance tax, (c) deposit $25,000 with the Town to cover initial costs of the CFD prior to the levy of the $.30 per $100 operation and maintenance tax, (d) the obligation to provide standby contributions to cover any difference in the amount necessary to pay annual financial obligations with respect to all outstanding bonds and the amount generated by a tax rate of no more than $2.50 per $100 of assessed valuation, and (e) the obligation, at the CFD Board's discretion, to deposit twice the maximum annual debt service for any fiscal year (in addition to the reserve fund in the amount of up to one year's debt service paid out of bond proceeds, at the discretion of the CFD Board). Michael Cafiso and Mark Reader, bond counsel and financial advisor respectively, will not be in attendance; however, both have been instrumental in providing guidance and direction on this matter and may be contacted if additional assistance or information is needed. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends adoption of Resolution No. 2005-46. SUGGESTED MOTION I move to adopt Resolution No. 2005-46. TOWN COUNCIL MEETING INFORMATION TOWN OF MARANA MEETING DATE: April 19, 2005 AGENDA ITEM: IX. B. 6 TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL FROM: Michael A. Reuwsaat, Town Manager SUBJECT: State Legislative Issues: Information only 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 12 and 13. RECOMMENDA TION Information only. SUGGESTED MOTION Information only. CFD DISTRICT BOARD MEETING INFORMATION VANDERBILT FARMS COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT MEETING DATE: April 19, 2005 AGENDA ITEM: VFCFD#l TO: Vanderbilt Farms CFD Board of Directors FROM: Michael A Reuwsaat, District Manager SUBJECT: Resolution No. VFCFD 2005-01: Consideration and possible adoption of a Resolution of the District Board of Vanderbilt Farms Community Facilities District taking certain actions with regard to organization of the District; approving the general plan for the District; approving and authorizing the execution and delivery of a District Development, Financing Participation and Intergovernmental Agreement (Vanderbilt Farms Community Facilities District); approving the proposed budget for the District for the remainder of fiscal year 2004-05 and authorizing the giving of notice of hearing with respect thereto; approving the preparation of, and authorizing the giving of notice of hearing with respect to approving, a feasibility report which includes identifying the public infrastructure of the projects, the areas to be benefitted, the expected method of financing and the system of providing revenues to operate and maintain the projects, all as provided in such report and ordering and calling an election with respect to issuance of bonds by the District and the levy of an ad valorem property tax therefor and to the levy of a separate ad valorem property tax attributable to the operation and maintenance expenses of the District DISCUSSION Upon formation of Vanderbilt Farms Community Facilities District, the District Board must take administrative action to effectuate certain proceedings taken by the Marana Town Council. Upon adoption of this resolution, the District Board will formally approve the following documents: · General plan for the District · District Development, Financing Participation and Intergovernmental Agreement (Development Agreement) · District budget for the balance of the fiscal year. Additionally, Resolution No. VFCFD 2005-01 authorizes the District to call an election on June 28, 2005 with respect to the issuance of bonds by the District and the levy of an ad valorem property tax for both debt service and operations and maintenance expenses of the District. While the details of the bond issue are unknown at this time, the combined tax levy may not exceed $2.80 per $100 of net secondary assessed valuation. The Development Agreement spells out the terms and conditions of any bond sale and prior to the issuance bonds, the District Board will be presented with the parameters of the bond sale, including collateral to secure the bonds. Staff engaged the services of Mr. Michael Cafiso and Mr. Mark Reader, District bond counsel and financial advisor, respectively, to draft the aforementioned documents. ATTACHMENT VFCFD Proposed Budget for Fiscal 2004-05. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends adoption of Resolution No. VFCFD 2005-01. SUGGESTED MOTION I move to adopt Resolution No. VFCFD 2005-0 I. TOWN COUNCIL MEETING INFORMATION TOWN OF MARANA MEETING DATE: April 19, 2005 STUDY SESSION #1 TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL FROM: Barbara Berlin, AICP, Planning Director SUBJECT: Presentation of draft residential design standards DISCUSSION At the Town Council/Management Team retreat in September 2004, Council Members directed staff to expand upon the residential design standards that Council adopted in January 2004. Since then staff has met with developers and builders and Swaback Partners, our town center planning consultants, to craft a set of standards that carry out Council's intent and recognize the economics of production housing. At a study session on March 12, Swaback Partners summarized this intent as follows: Intent Not: Feel of Community Sense of Production Range of Density All Same Density Diverse Design character Repetition (over & over) Variety of Housing Options One Type of Housing Pedestrian Friendly Product Neighborhoods Stark Car Dominant Strategic Preservation of Open Space Neighborhoods Open Space Maximum Build-Out Vibrant, Pedestrian Oriented Car & Parking Dominant A Bold New Direction Business As Usual The presentation of these draft standards will illustrate how the proposed ordinance carrier out Council's intent and prepares the Planning Commission to consider it at a public hearing. ATTACHMENT Draft ordinance amending the Land Development Code regarding residential design. RECOMMENDATION Presentation for intent only.