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TOWN OF MARANA
JOINT STUDY SESSION
MARANA TOWN COUNCIL AND PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
HERITAGE IDGHLANDS CLUBHOUSE
4949 W. HERITAGE CLUB BOULEVARD
APRIL 19,2005 - 5:30 P.M.
PLACE AND DATE
Heritage Highlands Clubhouse, 4949 W. Heritage Club Drive, April 19, 2005
I. CALL TO ORDER
By Vice Mayor Kai at 5:34 p.m.
The study session was held informally and no official roll call was given.
II. GENERAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
1. Presentation of draft residential design standards
Mr. Reuwsaat introduced Barbara Berlin, who proceeded to outline the various components of the
new ordinance which would contain neighborhood design standards for the Town.
Ms. Berlin indicated the graphics provided by Swaback & Associates and took the Council an
Commission on a step-by-step verbal and visual tour starting with Overall Purpose of the new
design standards. Perimeter walls will add character instead of giving a sense of a walled-off
effect. Collector Street Landscape Medians make the streets fiiendly and attractive. Open
Space/parks eliminate left-over parcels as pocket parks and incorporate actual sites within the
project for park locations. The Local Street Plan and Entry Landscape concepts visually enhance
the character of the community. Multi-Use Trails integrate with neighborhood amenities. Alley
or Court Parking Access provides a safe, attractive and functional aspect to the development.
Edge Landscaping eliminates the linear appearance often associated with current development.
Front Porches and Courtyards encourage pedestrian-fiiendly streetscapes. Small lots are designed
for upscale, high-density building. Garage Layout creates a streetscape experience that is not
about the garage. Multi-Story Dwellings and Front Dwelling Facades present unique feature
elements, and Excess Height and Color Palette are incorporated to enhance rather than detract
from the community.
Council Member Honea commented on R-6 zoning. Ms. Berlin stated that there was a need to
add specificity to the ordinance regarding improved standards on density on small lots. Other
items would be addressed on each specific peice when preliminary plats were presented to
Council for approval.
Mike Reuwsaat noted that a greater level of scruitiny will be implemented when deviating from
new standards.
Commissioner Parker suggested appointing a design reVlew committee similar to what
homeowner associations have.
Mr. Reuwsaat again noted that the purpose of the new design standards was to create a
community sense through a diverse product.
TOWN OF MARANA
JOINT STUDY SESSION
MARANA TOWN COUNCIL AND PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
HERITAGE IDGHLANDS CLUBHOUSE
4949 W. HERITAGE CLUB BOULEVARD
APRIL 19,2005 - 5:30 P.M.
III. ADJOURNMENT
The study session concluded by unanimous consent at 6: 13 p.m.
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing are the true and correct minutes of the study session held on
April 19, 2005. I further certify that a quorum was present.
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