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TOWN COUNCIL
MEETING
INFORMATION
TOWN OF MARAN A
MEETING DATE: November 15, 2005
AGENDA ITEM: J.3
TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL
FROM: Barbara C. Berlin, AICP, Planning Director
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING. Ordinance No. 2005.14: Relating to
development; approving and authorizing a rezoning of 217 acres
of land from "R-144", "R-36", "R-6", and "MH" to zone "F" and
creating the Saguaro Springs Specific Plan (continued from the
November 1, 2005 meeting).
DISCUSSION
The Planning Center on behalf of Empire Companies requests approval of a rezoning for a 217-
acre site to construct 1,250 units of single family detached and attached homes, 42-acres of
public recreation area, and a 10-acre school site.
The requested action is to rezone the subject area from "R-36", "R-144", "R-6", and "MH" to
"F" Specific Plan adopting the Saguaro Springs Specific Plan and to approve a minor
amendment to the General Plan to redesignate the area from Medium Density Residential (MDR)
to Master Planning Area (MPA).
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on this case April 27, 2005 and recommended
approval with conditions by a vote of 4-0 (three commissioners excused).
LOCATION
The subject area is bounded by Lambert Lane on the north, the Tucson Mountains on the east,
Twin Peaks Road on the south, and Airline Road on the west.
PREVIOUS REZONINGS. ANNEXATIONS AND PLATS
The proposed Specific Plan is part of the greater Saguaro Springs project, an area that
encompasses 784 acres. The Saguaro Springs project area was annexed into the Town by three
separate annexations in 1987, 1999 and 2005. In 1997, parts of the Saguaro Springs project was
rezoned from "c" (large lot zone, 25 acre minimum lot area) to "R-36" (single family residential,
36,000 sq. ft. minimum lot area), "R-6" (single family residential, 6,000 sq. ft. minimum lot
area), and "MH" (Manufactured Housing). In 1999, some parts of the Saguaro Springs project
were rezoned from "R-144" (single family residential, 144,000 minimum lot area) and "c" to
"R-6" .
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"R-6", with some "R-36" at the base of the mountain, and 64.6 acres of "c" along the western
slope of the mountain. The area zoned "c" will include a trail and open space, but no residential
development.
The 2004 development agreement for Saguaro Springs and the block plat allow a maximum of
2,509 units. The Saguaro Springs Final Block Plat was approved in March 2004 and
encompasses most of the Saguaro Springs property, with the exception of 19 acres annexed in
February 2005 and the Arizona Portland Cement property, more commonly known as Quarry
Road.
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
The Town of Marana General Plan Update, ratified March 11,2003, designates the subject area
as Medium Density Residential (MDR, 3.1 to 8.0 units per acre). Per the adopted General Plan
the proposed rezoning requires a minor amendment to the General Plan. The minor amendment
is incorporated into this process and would change the General Plan land use designation from
Medium Density Residential (MDR) to Master Planning Area (MP A). The proposed project
meets the criteria for a minor amendment; therefore, staff includes the review and
recommendation for the minor amendment to the General Plan in conjunction with this
application.
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT. LAND USE DESIGNATIONS AND LOT SIZES
The applicant proposes a 1,250-unit residential development of attached and detached dwellings
on 217-acres. Excluding the school and park site, the net density of this development will be 7.0
RAC (residential units per acre). Of the 1,250 units, 700 will be age restricted. This portion of
Saguaro Springs will be separate from the rest of the project and is located on the northwest side
of Quarry Road.
The Specific Plan establishes three land use designations: Medium Density Residential (MDR),
Medium High Density Residential (MHDR) and High Density Residential (HDR). The MDR
land use proposes a 6,000 square foot minimum lot size. The plan depicts 205 units on 38 acres
of MDR. The MHDR land use proposes a 4,000 square foot minimum lot size with 805
detached and attached units on 107 acres. An exception under MHDR will allow for garden (or
green) court homes on 3,500 square foot lots. The green court development features homes
facing an interior courtyard with rear-entry garages accessing from private alleys. Maximum
density within MHDR for attached housing is capped at eight residences per acre. The "HDR"
land use includes 240 units on 30.5 acres and will allow attached and detached residences.
Detached housing in the HDR area will follow the standards for detached housing in the MHDR
designation. Maximum density within HDR for attached housing is capped at 10 residences per
acre.
DESIGN REVIEW
Per the pending amended development agreement, homes within the entire Saguaro Springs
project must comply with the newly adopted Residential Design Standards for house design.
Staff will review single-family detached house plans for compliance with the basic residential
design standards, which follows preliminary plat approval. For subdivisions that will include
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attached housing, the applicant must provide conceptual plans that illustrate the proposed
elevations with the preliminary plat for consideration by the Planning Commission and approval
by the Town Council. Actual house model plans must substantially conform with the approved
concept plans.
The Specific Plan requires formation of the Saguaro Springs Design Review Committee (DRC)
to review proposed individual developments and building permits to assure compliance with the
standards. The Specific Plan provides that review by the Saguaro Springs DRC will be
independent ofthe Town's review process and the DRC will not be able to grant variances from
development regulations.
The proposed Saguaro Springs Specific Plan includes five styles of architecture: Spanish
Colonial, Spanish Mission, Ranch Hacienda, Mediterranean, and Desert Prairie. The
architectural features of these styles such as roofs, color, materials, fenestration, decks and
balconies, garages, chimneys, site walls, accessory structures, and lighting will be required to
meet the design guidelines and development regulations of the Specific Plan as well as Town
regulations.
TRANSPORTATION AND ACCESS
Access to the eastern portion of the subject area will be provided by Twin Peaks Road on the
south and Lambert Lane on the north. The primary spine roads, approved by the block plat, will
run along the eastern boundary of the Specific Plan area. Access to the northwestern portion of
the subject area will be provided by Airline Road. The local neighborhood streets for each
portion of the project area will be dedicated public streets and designed in accordance with the
Specific Plan design guidelines and the Town of Marana Street Standards. There is no access
across Quarry Road between the northwestern age-restricted area and eastern area of the project.
Access between these two areas will be provided via Lambert Lane.
PARKS. RECREATION AND AMENITIES
The Specific Plan identifies a 29-acre district park adjacent to the dedicated school site. The
park will serve as a detention/retention basin while providing active recreational activities on 20
usable acres. The park will include lighted playfields, basketball courts, sand volleyball, a dog
park, picnic tables, play equipment, restroom facilities, and parking for 300 vehicles. Saguaro
Highlands Drive will provide direct access to the park; access from adjacent residential lots will
be prohibited. Pedestrian and bicycle access will be provided by incorporating connections to
the local trail network. The proposed design of the recreational areas, trails, and parks will meet
Town of Marana standards.
The Specific Plan proposes dual trail systems connecting to the greater Saguaro Springs project
trail system. Public trails, as defined by the Specific Plan, will be located within the project
drainage ways. These trails will be 14 feet wide with 10 feet of asphalt and four feet of
decomposed granite. The drainage ways will have enhanced landscape edges. Neighborhood
trails, as defined by the Specific Plan, will be located within and throughout the community
providing connectivity and access to pocket parks and open space within individual subdivisions.
These trails will be constructed of compacted aggregate surface and will vary in width. The
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proposed trails will provide linkages to two regional and connector trails adjacent to the project
area.
Private pocket parks and open space areas are required within individual developments
throughout the Specific Plan area. Private parks greater than one-half acre will include
playground equipment, turf play areas, benches, shade structures, trail linkages, and enhanced
landscaping with irrigation improvements. Open space areas less than one-half acre in size will
be used for passive recreation. These areas will be landscaped and will incorporate other
amenities.
The plan also includes a private community center in the age-restricted portion of the Specific
Plan. The facilities, which include a swimming pool, tennis courts, club house, fitness center and
banquet facilities, will be operated and maintained by an association to be named later.
SEWER & WATER
Sewer improvements will include an onsite collection system ranging in size from eight to 15
inches. These sewer mains will be installed in the right of way along all onsite road
improvements throughout the Saguaro Springs project site and along Lambert Lane. The sewer
lines will connect to a new lift station to be located at the southwest intersection of Lambert Lane
and Quarry Road. The lift station was dedicated to Pima County Wastewater with the approval
of the Saguaro Springs final block plat. A connection from the lift station to a force main along
Lambert Lane, which then turns into Silverbell Road, will provide a connection to the existing
line near the comer of Silverbell Road and Coachline Boulevard.
The block plat allows the project to take its storm drainage offsite. Empire Companies is
negotiating with the Arizona State Land Department to allow storm drainage to the State Trust
Land west of the project. The Town will not approve final plats for any portion of Saguaro
Springs unless and until the applicant can ensure offsite drainage.
The Town of Marana Municipal Water System, which has an assured water supply from the
Arizona Department of Water Resources, will provide water service to this project upon
connection to the distribution system. The water agreement requires the developer to design and
construct two wells, water lines and facilities, and one storage tank. All improvements must
meet the minimum specifications and requirements as outlined in the water agreement.
Upon completion of all water infrastructure improvements, the developer will dedicate all
improvements to the Town of Marana for operation and maintenance.
ATTACHMENTS
Summary Application, location map and Specific Plan proposal.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the proposed Saguaro Springs Specific Plan with the following
conditions:
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. Compliance with all provisions of the Town's codes, ordinances and policies of the General
Plan as current at the time of any subsequent development, including, but not limited to,
requirements for public improvements.
2. With any preliminary plat that includes attached residential units, the applicant shall submit
conceptual design plans that illustrate the proposed house elevations for consideration by the
Planning Commission and approval by the Town Council. Subsequent model plans shall
conform substantially with the approved conceptual plans.
3. This rezoning is valid for five years from the date of Town Council approval; if the developer
fails to have a final subdivision plat recorded prior to the five years the Town may initiate the
necessary action to revert the property to the original zoning, upon action by the Town
Council.
4. The Town shall accept the final Covenants, Codes, and Restrictions prior to Town Council
consideration of any final plat.
5. Any preliminary plat shall be in general conformance with the Land Use Concept Plan of the
Saguaro Springs Specific Plan.
6. A sewer service agreement and master sewer plan must be submitted by the Developer and
accepted by Pima County Wastewater Management and the Town Engineer prior to the
approval of the sewer plans.
7. Approval, permit, or authorization from the Town of Marana does not authorize the applicant
and/or landowner to violate any applicable federal or state laws or regulations, nor does it
relieve the applicant and/or landowner from the responsibility to ensure compliance with all
applicable federal and state laws and regulations, to include the Endangered Species Act and
the Clean Water Act. The applicant and/or landowner is hereby advised to retain the
appropriate expert and/or consult with federal and state agencies to determine any action
necessary to assure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
8. Upon adoption of the ordinance by the Mayor and Council approving the Saguaro Springs
Specific Plan, the applicant shall provide the Planning Department with the following final
edition of the Saguaro Springs Specific Plan: one non-bound original; twenty-five bound
copies; and two digital copies, one in PDF format and one in Microsoft Word or other
acceptable format, within thirty days of the adoption of the ordinance.
SUGGESTED MOTION
I move to adopt Ordinance No. 2005.14 with the recommended conditions.
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MARANA ORDINANCE NO. 2005.14
RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A REZONING OF
217 ACRES OF LAND FROM "R-144", "R-36", "R-6", and "MH" TO ZONE "F" AND
CREATING THE SAGUARO SPRINGS SPECIFIC PLAN.
WHEREAS, The Planning Center represents the property owners of approximately 217 acres
ofland located within portions of Section 18, Township 12 South, Range 12 East and Section 13,
Township 12 South, Range 11 East, as described by legal description and depicted on Exhibit "A",
attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference; and,
WHEREAS, the Marana Planning Commission held a public hearing on April 27, 2005, and
at said meeting voted 4-0 (three Commissioners were excused) to recommend that the Town Council
approve said rezoning, with the recommended conditions; and,
WHEREAS, the Marana Town Council heard from representatives of the owner, staff and
members of the public at the regular Town Council meeting held November 15, 2005 and have
determined that the rezoning should be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Marana,
Arizona, as follows:
Section 1. A minor amendment to the General Plan of approximately 217 -acres of land located
within portions of Section 18, Township 12 South, Range 12 East and Section 13, Township 12
South, Range 11 East, north of Twin Peaks Road, south of Lambert Lane, and west of Silverbell
Road, (the "Rezoning Area"), changing the land use designation from Medium Density Residential
to Master Planning Area.
Section 2. The zoning of approximately 217 -acres of land located within portions of Section 18,
Township 12 South, Range 12 East and Section 13, Township 12 South, Range 11 East, north of
Twin Peaks Road, south of Lambert Lane, and west of Silver bell Road, (the "Rezoning Area"), is
hereby changed from Zone "R-144" (144,000 square foot minimum lot), "R-36" (Single Family
Residential, 36,000 sq. ft. minimum lot size), "R-6" (6,000 square foot minimum lot), and "MH"
(Manufactured Housing), to "F" (Specific Plan) creating the Saguaro Specific Plan.
Section 3. The purpose of this rezoning is to allow the use of the Rezoning Area for single family
detached and attached residential developments, a school and a public park subject to the following
conditions, the violation of which shall be treated in the same manner as a violation of the Town of
Marana Land Development Code (but which shall not cause a reversion ofthis rezoning ordinance):
1. Compliance with all provisions ofthe Town's codes, ordinances and policies ofthe General Plan
as current at the time of any subsequent development, including, but not limited to, requirements
for public improvements.
2. With any preliminary plat that includes attached residential units, the applicant shall submit
conceptual design plans that illustrate the proposed house elevations for consideration by the
Planning Commission and approval by the Town Council. Subsequent model plans shall
conform substantially with the approved conceptual plans.
3. This rezoning is valid for five years from the date of Town Council approval; ifthe developer
fails to have a final subdivision plat recorded prior to the five years the Town may initiate the
necessary action to revert the property to the original zoning, upon action by the Town Council.
4. The Town shall accept the final Covenants, Codes, and Restrictions prior to Town Council
consideration of any final plat.
5. Any preliminary plat shall be in general conformance with the Land Use Concept Plan of the
Saguaro Springs Specific Plan.
6. A sewer service agreement and master sewer plan must be submitted by the Developer and
accepted by Pima County Wastewater Management and the Town Engineer prior to the approval
of the sewer plans.
7. Approval, permit, or authorization from the Town of Marana does not authorize the applicant
and/or landowner to violate any applicable federal or state laws or regulations, nor does it relieve
the applicant and/or landowner from the responsibility to ensure compliance with all applicable
federal and state laws and regulations, to include the Endangered Species Act and the Clean
Water Act. The applicant and/or landowner is hereby advised to retain the appropriate expert
and/or consult with federal and state agencies to determine any action necessary to assure
compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
8. Upon adoption of the ordinance by the Mayor and Council approving the Saguaro Springs
Specific Plan, the applicant shall provide the planning department with the following final
edition ofthe Saguaro Springs Specific Plan: one non-bound original; twenty-five bound copies;
and, two digital copies, one in PDF format and one in Microsoft Word or other acceptable
format, within thirty days of the adoption of the ordinance.
Section 4. All Ordinances, Resolutions and Motions and parts of Ordinances, Resolutions, and
Motions of the Marana Town Council in conflict with the provisions ofthis Ordinance are hereby
repealed, effective as of the effective date of Ordinance No. 2005.14.
Section 5. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance is for any
reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction,
such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions hereof.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council ofthe Town of Maran a, Arizona, this
15th day of November, 2005.
ATTEST:
Mayor ED HONEA
Jocelyn C. Bronson, Town Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Frank Cassidy, Town Attorney
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DESCRIPTION of a parc:el at land located In SectIon 18, Township 12 South, Range 12 EaeC
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lots 1 through 9 inclusive, lots A and B, and BIocb A. B, 1, 2. 5 and 8, SAGUARO SPRINGS, \..
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That p&rQeIat deSCI'ibed In Docket 12208, Page 1961, being a poroon ats.c:uoo 13, TO!NR$hlp
12 SouIh, Range 11 East, Gila and Salt River MerIdIan, Pima County, Mzona. more particularly
described at follows:
COMMENCING at a 1 %' lead capped Pipe properly marked and monumentIng the Southeast
comer of said 8eeIlon 13;
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a 2" lead Capped PIpe property llI8l1ced and ~ the West one quarter of said Sc!fctIon
18 bean North 00"08'05" W.t. a di$tllll(;8 of 1,129.31 feel;
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SaId parc:el conlaining an approximate area or 217.38 acres of land. more or ~s.
Prepared on 1 September, 2004
Prepared for and on behalf at Stanlee Consulting Inc.
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Executive Summary
Saguaro Springs
I. Background
The property now known as Saguaro Springs was originally rezoned in 1996.
The block plat was submitted for review in 1999; however, for one reason or
another, the plat was not approved and recorded until 2004, after the property
was purchased by Empire Companies. The Saguaro Springs Block Plat
identified school and park sites, dedicated public drainageways and major
roadways and set aside areas for utility infrastructure. In addition, the plat,
along with the project development agreement, established a maximum
number of dwelling units that would be permitted within Saguaro Springs:
2509 homes. This number was based on a lotting concept plan designed by
the project's former owners and engineer.
II. Project Description
Empire Companies decided to design a new, more creative layout for the
project. By increasing the amount of open space and recreation facilities
within the neighborhoods and concentrating the higher-density development
around these spaces, they will be able to develop a community that contains
a mixture of housing products and lot sizes and offers a wide range of
passive and active recreation opportunities. A specific plan has been created
for a portion of Saguaro Springs, which will allow for the layout and design
flexibility needed to achieve this goal.
Saguaro Springs is comprised of a wide range of residential densities,
including lot sizes that approach % of an acre to higher-density development
that supports attached home products. The highest residential densities are
presented within the Saguaro Springs Specific Plan area and are focused
within close proximity to the proposed community center and public park. A
general transition in residential density/intensity shall occur from the east to
the northwest; the lowest densities are near the eastern property boundary at
the base of the Tucson Mountains, and the higher densities are located within
the Specific Plan area.
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III. Specific Plan
The Saguaro Springs Specific Plan encompasses approximately 217 acres,
which includes a 198-acre portion of the approved 766-acre Saguaro Springs
Block Plat, in addition to a 19-acre parcel recently annexed into the Town of
Marana. The 217-acre site will be broken down into 14 parcels, 10 of which
will be designated for residential uses (Medium, Medium-High and High
Density.) Lots A and B have been dedicated to Marana Water and Pima
County Wastewater Management, respectively, for utility-related uses. The
remaining designations identified on the land use plan correspond directly to
the park and school sites. (Please refer to the attached Land Use Concept
Plan exhibit.)
The Specific Plan area will maintain an average density of seven residences
per acre and, under no circumstance will the plan area contain more than
1,250 homes nor exceed the overall 2,509 homes originally approved for the
entire project, which is in conformance with the Town of Marana General
Plan. The table below outlines the overall land use concept of the Saguaro
Springs Specific Plan:
LatA 1.5 Well & Storage Tank N/A N/A
Lot B 1 .5 Sewer Lift Station N/A N/A
1A 68 31 MHDR 525 7
1B 22 10 MHDR 175 7
2A 17 7 MHDR 105 7
2B 38 18 MDR 205 6
5 12 6 HDR 95 8
6 18.5 8.5 HDR 145 8
School 10 5 SCH N/A N/A
Park 29 13 REC N/A N/A
Total 217 Acres 100% 1250 Units 7RAC
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"Complete names of land use designations are as follows:
MDR Medium Density Residential
MHDR Medium High Density Residential
HDR High Density Residential
SCH School
REC Recreation
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Executive Summary
The residential development on parcels located west of the Arizona Portland
Cement Co. (APC) Quarry Road and conveyor belt will be age-restricted.
This community will function somewhat autonomously from the remainder of
Saguaro Springs, as it is physically separated from the rest of the project by
APC property, and it will cater to a distinct population. Development in the
age-restricted portion of the project will likely consist of a combination of
Medium High Density Residential and High Density Residential homes. A
community center with a variety of amenities will be provided for the exclusive
use of residents within this area. In addition, a separate community
association, a sub-association of the Saguaro Springs Master Association,
will be established for the age-restricted community.
Open space/recreation provisions within Saguaro Springs will exceed the
Town's standards. The community's public open space includes a 29-acre
district park, which will also serve as a detention/retention basin; however,
the basin will provide more than 20 acres of usable space for active
recreation. Park amenities will include lighted playfields for softball, little
league baseball, high school and junior high soccer, basketball and sand
volleyball. A dog park, ramadas, picnic tables, play equipment, restroom
facilities and parking will also be provided. Although not located within the
Specific Plan area, a second community center will be available for use by all
residents within the greater Saguaro Springs development.
Private open space areas in the form of pocket parks and local trails will be
located throughout the development. Parks greater than % acre in size will
include a variety of amenities, such as children's playground equipment, turf
play areas, benches, a shade structure, trail linkages and enhanced
landscaping with irrigation improvements. Open space areas that are less
than % acre and best suited for passive recreation will also have enhanced
landscaping and may include other amenities. Additional private open space
will be provided alongside the major drainageways, which will create visual
relief from the long stretches of channels located throughout the project site.
Access to the district park, pocket parks and the proposed community center
will be available via the Saguaro Springs trail network.
As part of the Saguaro Springs project, improvements will be made to
Lambert Lane, Twin Peaks Road and Airline Road. The resulting cross-
sections and nature of improvements for all internal and abutting roadways
will be consistent with the Town of Marana's recommendations, which will be
based on the Saguaro Springs Traffic Impact Analysis's findings.
A trail system will be implemented throughout Saguaro Springs. Trails will
link the individual neighborhoods to the school, district park, community
centers, pocket parks and open space areas throughout Saguaro Springs.
The major drainageways will contain trails with asphalt paving, while other
minor trails will be designed as decomposed granite paths.
All development within Saguaro Springs, including the Specific Plan area, will
comply with the Town's recently adopted Residential Design Standards.
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Saguaro Springs
Specific Plan
Executive Summary
Saguaro Springs Design Guidelines, a set of design criteria which go beyond
the Town's standards and focus on site design, architecture and landscaping
details, have been prepared specifically for the Saguaro Springs project.
These guidelines will be implemented by the Saguaro Springs Design Review
Committee and are included in the appendix of the Specific Plan for easy
reference.
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Saguaro Springs
Specific Plan
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land Use Concept Plan
Legend:
CJ Specific Plan Boundary
D Saguaro Springs Boundary
LOR - Low Density Residential
MDR - Medium Density Residential
_ MHDR - Medium High Density Residential
_ HDR - High Density Residential
_ Age-Restricted Area
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