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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/20/2004 Regular Council Meeting Minutes-NTTIVI?TES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETII~~C I~TARANA `TOWN HALL J.~NUARY 20 ?004 PLACE AND DATE Marana Town Hall, January 20, 2004 I. CALL TO ORDER By Mayor Sutton at 7:00 p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Mayor Sutton III. INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE A moment of silence was observed. IV. ROLL CALL COUNCIL Bobby Sutton, Jr. Mayor Present Herb Kai Vice Mayor Present Jim Blake Council Member Present Patti Comerford Council Member Present Tim Escobedo Council Member Excused Ed Honea Council Member Present Carol McGorray Council Member Present STAFF Michael Reuwsaat Town Manager Present Jaret Barr Assistant to the Town Manager Present Frank Cassidy Town Attorney Present Jocelyn Bronson Town Clerk Present Jim DeGrood Development Services Administrator Present Attached is a list of public attendees. V. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Upon motion by Council Member McGorray, seconded by Council Member Honea, the agenda was unanimously approved. VI. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES There were no minutes submitted for Council approval. 1 MINUTF,S nF RFGLILAR COUNCIL, MFF.TING nIAR.ANA TOWV` HALL JANUARY 20, 200-1 VII. CALL TO THE PUBLIC/ANNOUNCEMENTS Chief Vidaurri addressed the Council and introduced two new Marana Police Department (MPD) recruits, Officers Alexander McKenna and Robert Santos. He said that both men brought a wealth of experience to the Towri s police agency. He noted that Officer McKenna had spent time in Bosnia working with the International Police as well as having local experience with the Pascua Yaqui Tribal Police. He said that Officer Santos had been a lieutenant for many years on a New Mexico law enforcement team. The Chief continued by introducing Jim Oaks, the VIP Coordinator who will be the liaison between VIPS &MPD. Mr. Oaks thanked the Council for their support of the VIPS program. He made an effort to especially thank Sgt. Bill Derfus and Officer Lori Sheppard for organizing the VIPS program and said that both did an excellent job making the training lots of fun. He extended an invitation to the Mayor and Council to the group's graduation ceremony scheduled for Wednesday, January 21St, at 5:00 p.m. in the Heritage Highlands Clubhouse. He expressed his pride in being a part of the VIPS program and that it would serve as the pilot program for more citizen patrols in the future. The Chief noted that VIPS was a prime example of a successful partnership being formed between the community and the police department. He said that the program currently launching in the Dove Mountain area would blossom throughout the entire Town of Marana. He extended special thanks to Sgt. Derfus and Officer Sheppard for committing their personal time to this important project. Chief Vidaurri concluded by voicing his desire to see the VIPS program expanding into the Sunflower community. Mayor Sutton apologized that he and the Council would not be able to attend the festivities because of a scheduled study session on Wednesday night. He thanked the Dove Mountain residents for being proactive in their community and had the graduates stand for recognition and applause. Tony Dellheim, representing Bedroxx Bowling, addressed the Mayor and Council regarding donations from an ongoing weekly program, Marana Family Fun Night. He explained that Bedroxx was a family entertainment center and that every Thursday night beginning at 5:00 p.m., there was unlimited bowling and video games for under $10.00. He added that Bedroxx would donate one dollar back to the community for use in the Parks & Recreation department and the Marana Education Foundation. He presented two checks for $395 each to Ron Smith, Parks & Recreation Director, and Don Cotorno, representing the Marana Foundation for Educational Excellence. Both gentlemen thanked Mr. Dellheim and Bedroxx for the generous donations and community spirit. 2 MiNL1TES OF REGLILAK COUNCIL MEETING. 1~~IARANA TOWN HALL J ANU ~Rl' 20, 200-I Mr. Stolmaker gave a brief update to the Council on 4~ quarter activities for the Chamber of Commerce. A hard copy report was distributed to the Council members and has been made a permanent part of this record. He reported a membership increase of 24 including 10 new businesses. He informed the Council that the tourism signs had still not been replaced along Interstate 10 but that he had been assured by an ADOT representative that this matter would be resolved shortly. Mr. Stolmaker reported that the recent golf tournament held at The Pines at Marana was a huge success resulting in an $800 donation to the Marana Food Bank. He vowed that the Chamber would continue to donate a certain percentage of their net profits to either the Marana Food Bank, the Marana Foundation for Educational Excellence, or the Marana Health Center. He announced a bowling tournament scheduled for Apri117~ and sponsored by Northwest Medical Center with the net proceeds going to the Marana Health Center. The executive director concluded his report by congratulating the Council and staff for winning the "Best Managed City" award. He said that he was proud to be associated with Marana. Mayor Sutton reminded the Council of an upcoming SAHBA event on Saturday, January 24, 2004, and mentioned that Jack Holden, Building Official, had been nominated as Public Official of the Year by the organization and might receive the award at that time. Mr. DeGrood updated the Mayor and Council on the cleaning of Interstate 10 by the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). He said that he had recently spoken to Dennis Alvarez, ADOT District 2 engineer, that the permit would be issued by January 30~ or he would issue Mr. DeGrood a verbal notice to proceed. He said that this was good news and that Town staff could begin cleaning the I-10 shoulder areas soon. The Mayor asked that this information be posted on the website as many calls had been received regarding this issue. Mr. Reuwsaat asked Mr. DeGrood to speak to Mr. Alvarez about the tourism signs as well. VIII. STAFF REPORTS There were no questions regarding the staff reports. 3 ~MINUTFS nF REGIILAR COUNCIL I~IEETINC_; nL~1ZANA TOWN 13AI,L J:aN UARY 20, ?Q04 IX. GENERAL ORDER OF BUSINESS A. CONSENT AGENDA There were no consent items presented to Council for consideration. B. COUNCIL ACTION 1. Continued Public Hearing: Ordinance No 2004 04 and Resolution No 2004-14: Proposed amendment to the Land Development Code of the Town of Marana, amending Title 8 -General Design Regulations, by adding residential design requirements for single-family detached housing and declaring Title 8 and Section 08.06 a public record (Jim DeGrood) This item was continued from the December 2, 2003 regular Council meeting. The continuance was approved by the Council so that further work could be done on design standards preventing the construction of residential housing projects which were inconsistent with the overall -- quality expectations of the Town. Mayor Sutton opened and closed the public hearing as no speakers from the audience came forward. Mr. DeGrood addressed the Council regarding the proposed amendment to Title 8 of the Marana Land Development Code. He said that the conditions included six conditions originally proposed on December 2nd with a seventh condition limiting to 50% the percentage of two-story homes within any subdivision. He reported that Encore Planning had been engaged in a project to help Town staff refine design guidelines for residential housing products and that the focus would be on establishing a development review board to more prescriptive land development codes. He related that the consultant had recommended a 6-month timeframe within which this project would evolve. He said that it needed to be brought back through a Managers' Committee appointed by the town manager, council members, design professionals, and members of the public to assist town staff in working through Council concerns the council regarding the products being offered in the community. Mr. DeGrood indicated that this effort spoke well of the community in the long term and he recommended approval of the posted motion. 4 MINUTES OF REGULAR' COUNCIL MEETING i~i_11Z~~NA TOWN HALL JANUARI' 20, 200 Council Member Honea asked about a discrepancy with the proposed amendments described in Council materials and the language represented in the Code materials. He asked why the zoning designations R-6 through R-12 had been solely named instead of listing all subdivisions containing lot sizes smaller than R-12 standards. Mr. DeGrood replied that the R-6 through R-12 zoning districts were primarily the districts that would be affected by the proposed Code amendment and that, currently, there were no other designations below those designations except for the multi-family zoning. He related that staff felt it was inappropriate to apply the standard to the multi-family designation as that designation was typically a uniformly applied two-story product. Council Member Honea commented that there was no availability of an R-5 zoning designation presently listed in the Town's Code. He said that he recalled that, at one time, a variety zoning designations were going to be added to the Code. Mr. DeGrood explained that smaller lot size designations were not presently listed in the Code but that if an individual wished to come into the Town with a smaller product they would have two choices; to either come in under multi-family zoning or submit a specific plan. He said that submitting a specific plan was a more appropriate method it allowed the Town an opportunity to be much more specific in the design and layout of the product during the review process. Mr. Reuwsaat said that Council Member Honea's point was well taken and that once the expedited process was complete, then it may be appropriate for a smaller lot size designation recommendation with particular conditions being placed on the residential product. The Town Manager continued by saying that after conditions were in place from the Design Review Committee the Code would have to be revised anyway. He indicated that a similar process would be brought before the Council for review shortly, and it involved commercial design review criteria. He emphasized that all of these actions would present a "theme" throughout the community as it developed. 5 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING 1~I~1Za'~`A TOWN IIALL JANUARY 20, 200-1 Mr. DeGrood added that the proposed amendment language stated that lots less than R-12, single-family detached lots, would have the standard applied and that, in the event that smaller lot zoning was made available, the standard would be sufficiently broad to cover such scenarios without requiring other amendments. He said that the additional residential design requirements were meant to be interim measures until recommendations were made by the Design Review Standards Committee. Upon motion by Council Member Honea, seconded by Council Member Blake, Ordinance 2004.04 and Resolution No. 2004-14 were unanimously approved. Unanimous approval was given to authorize staff to form a Design Standards Review Committee to review the Towri s residential design standards and identify and recommend ways to further encourage or regulate the quality of projects constructed in the Town. 2. Resolution No. 2004-13: Appointing Members of the Board of Adjustment (Mike Reuwsaat) Mr. Reuwsaat said that he was always pleased to have an opportunity to present good news to the Council and that this item provided one of those occasions. He pointed out that, due to increasing development, particularly in Northern Marana, and to the Towri s recent addition of more stringent zoning requirements, action by the Board of Adjustment would be requested more frequently. He described the Board of Adjustment as a quasi-judicial body and the Mayor and Council as a political body, and communicated that it would be preferable to have a Board of Adjustment body comprised of citizen members. He said that staff was recommending the appointment of Bill Ohl, Bob Anderson, and Bill Raffone to 4-year terms, and Louise Perillo, Jack Noble, Lyn Alvarez, and Victor Parmentier to 2-year terms on the Board of Adjustment. Upon motion by Vice Mayor Kai, seconded by Council Member Honea, Resolution No. 2004-13 was unanimously approved. Mr. Reuwsaat announced that Bob Anderson and Victor Parmentier were present and asked them to stand and be recognized. Mayor Sutton thanked them for their dedication in serving the Town of Marana. 6 MINiJ"I'FS OF REGULAR COUNCIT MF.ETIN~Y 1~1ARANA TOWN BALL JANUARY 20, 200J 3. Resolution No. 2004-11: Approving and authorizing the execution of a development agreement with Garden Estates at Dove Mountain, L.L.C., concerning the Estate Lots at Tortolita Preserve (Frank Cassidy) Mr. Cassidy presented this item before the Council and noted that Items B. 3 and B. 4 were associated. He said that it made sense to hear explanations for both at the same time. He explained that, technically, the manner in which the rezoning ordinance was written when the property was rezoned, the development agreement was to be approved prior to the preliminary plat. He noted that the development agreement was fairly simple and contained the standard requirements typically imposed. Upon motion by Council Member McGorray, seconded by Council Member Honea, Resolution No. 2004-11 was unanimously approved. 4. Resolution No. 2004-06: The Estate Lots at Tortolita Preserve Preliminary Plat: A request by the owner for preliminary plat approval of a 25-lot residential subdivision on approximately 72.6 acres comprising the Estate Lots at Tortolita Preserve Specific Plan. The property is located at the northeast corner of Moore Road and Wild Burro Road within Section 26, Township 11 South, Range 12 East (Jim DeGrood) Mayor Sutton said that, taking the legal counsel previously provided, the Council could go straight to motion. Mr. Reuwsaat stated that the proposed development was 72.6 acres and adjacent to Dove Mountain off of Moore Road. He mentioned that the specific plan had been previously approved by Council and that the project was primarily conditioned upon ferruginous pygmy-owl critical habitat restrictions. He said that the preliminary plat was consistent with the specific plan and that staff was recommending its approval as well. Upon motion by Council McGorray, seconded by Council Blake, Resolution No. 2004-06 was unanimously approved. 5. Resolution No. 2004-12: Sombra de Tecolote Preliminary Plat: Request for approval of an 8-lot single-family subdivision on 14.86 acres, zoned R- 36, located east of Camino de Oeste, south of Camino del Norte, north of Turkey Lane in Section 7, Township 12 South, Range 13 East (Jim DeGrood) 7 MINUTF,S OF REGULAR COUNCIL HEFTING ~'iARANA TO~~'N HALL .lr'~NUARY 20, 2004 Mr. Reuwsaat addressed the Council and said that the proposed subdivision was basically another low impact development with 8 lots. He noted that identical critical habitat requirements applied with no more than 20 % disturbance to the property. Mr. DeGrood said that the lot sizes ranged from 1.23 acres to 2.7 acres in size and that this project, previously within the Hartman Hills Specific Plan area, had been identified as office complex. He noted that the development was down-zoned to R-36 by the Town approximately a year ago and that the developers were well within lot size compliance. Upon motion by Vice Mayor Kai, with a second by Council Member Honea, Resolution No. 2004-12 was unanimously approved. 6. Ordinance No. 2004.03: Authorizing an exchange of real property east of the intersection of Interstate 10 and Tangerine road to accommodate and compensate the landowners for the Town's storage of a large pile of asphalt roadway millings on the property and authorizing the execution of a Real Estate Exchange Agreement with the landowners, Lester Hayt, Sr. & Eloise Hayt, the Harper Revocable Trust, Lester Hayt, Jr. & Suzanne Hayt, Nancy Lewis, and the Michelle E. Butts Trust (Frank Cassidy) Mr. Cassidy spoke to the Council regarding this item and said that, essentially, the Town was trading away title to approximately one-half acre of excess right-of-way that was acquired when the Tangerine Road right-of- way property was purchased in 2001. He said that in exchange the Town would acquire a 27-month lease on property immediately next to the excess right-of-way area and noted that the exchange agreement also provided for the accommodation of the Towri s obligations related to the cleanup of a large pile of asphalt roadway millings, fondly known as Mount Moghimi, that was mistakenly placed by the Town on the Hayt property. Upon motion by Council Member Blake, seconded by Council Member McGorray, Ordinance No. 2004.03 was unanimously approved. 8 A MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING RIARANA TO~~'N HALL J aN UARY 20, 2004 C. MAYOR AND COUNCIL'S REPORT Mayor Sutton reported that the Council's pace would begin to quicken as they began working on Town-related State and Federal issues. He said that the Twin Peaks/Linda Vista Interchange would be one of their main focuses and that the actions of the current Council would set the tone in Marana for the next fifty years. D. MANAGERS' REPORT Mr. Reuwsaat reminded everyone of the PAG Regional Council scheduled for Friday evening, January 23rd, and asked the Council to be sure to inform Ms. Mangialardi if they planned to attend the meeting. X. XII. Mr. Barr informed the Mayor and Council that the Pima County Board of Supervisors had voted to forward the six Open Space bond questions to the ballot in May, 2004. He said that he would provide a memo to the Council explaining all that was contained in the bond package. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS There were no items suggested for future agendas. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Council Member Honea, seconded by Council Member McGorray, approval to adjourn was unanimous. The time was 7:38 p.m. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing are the true and correct minutes of the Marana Town Council meeting held on January 20, 2004. I further certify that a quorum was present. ~~~°~'ii116~~~®I J elyn B nson Town Clerk ~~ ®F Ayq I® ~ ~` (~~~``r41i1flfj~~~~s '' ~ /~Oi Co~OCO~~~ ~ 1~ 4~r _ ~ ®~; 0 9