HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/04/2005 Blue Sheet Village at Barnett Rezoning
TOWN COUNCIL
MEETING
INFORMATION
TOWN OF MARANA
MEETING DATE: October 4, 2005
AGENDA ITEM:
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TO:
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
FROM:
Barbara C. Berlin, AICP, Planning Director
SUBJECT:
Ordinance No. 2005.24: Relating to Development; approving and
authorizing a rezoning for the Village at Barnett.
DISCUSSION
Request
A request to change the zoning from "A" (small lot zone) to "R-6" (single family residential 6,000 square
feet minimum lot size) on approximately 69 acres.
Location
The site is generally located north of Barnett Road and east of Sanders Road.
Zonin!! and Lot Size
The tentative development plan proposes 256 lots equaling a density of 3.7 units per acre. The lot sizes
consist of 60% a minimum of 6,000 square feet and 40% a minimum of 8,000 square feet.
The Northwest Marana Area Plan designates this property as "Residential Commercial Village" with an
allowable density of 4 dwelling units per acre.
Transportation Plan
The subdivision proposes two points of access from Sanders Road and two connection points for the
property to the east for future connections. The local streets will be public and designed to Town of
Marana adopted street standards.
Parks and Recreation Amenities
The 1.4 acre active on-site recreational facility (1.08 acres required) is centrally located. This facility will
include amenities such as a tot lot, ramada, and half basketball court. A trail system will meander through
the subdivision providing connectivity to on-site recreational areas, the Barnett Channel, Sanders Road
and the property to the east. The total acreage of the trail system within the subdivision is 1.6 acres.
The subdivision will include approximately eight additional acres of passive open space. This passive
open space is dispersed throughout the subdivision and will include amenities such as trails, benches, and
turf areas.
Desi!!n
The homes will be a mix of one-and two-stories. Drainage basins located along the western boundary
will provide buffer areas, interconnected trails and additional landscape areas. Entryways will include but
are not limited to landscaped medians, stamped color concrete or brick pavers, and decorative walls.
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Benefit Fee Area
This project is subject to the Northwest Marana Transportation, Marana Park, and Lower Santa Cruz
benefit fee areas.
ATTACHMENTS
Summary application, location map and rezoning proposal.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff has reviewed the application for compliance with the Marana Land Development Code, the Marana
General Plan and, the Northwest Marana Area Plan. Staff recommends approval of a rezoning for The
Village at Barnett with the following conditions:
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. Compliance with all provisions of town codes, ordinances as current at the time of any
subsequent development, including but not limited to requirements for public improvements
unless otherwise provided by this amendment.
2. A water service agreement and a master water plan must be submitted by the developer and
accepted by the Utilities Director prior to the approval of the water plans.
3. The developer shall be responsible for constructing a southbound left-turn lane on Sanders
Road at Moore Road.
4. The developer shall be responsible for constructing left turn lanes on southbound Sanders
Road at each of the project's access streets.
5. An avigation easement for the subject property shall be recorded prior to approval of the final
plat.
6. The developer shall install a reclaimed water irrigation system shall dedicate it to the town to
distribute irrigation water to all properties and recreation areas within this development.
7. The developer shall dedicate, or cause to have dedicated, an additional 95 feet of new right-
of-way along Sanders Road running the entire length of the western portion of the property
with the final plat.
8. The applicant shall provide proof of service by Northwest Fire District with the submittal of
a preliminary plat.
9. The preliminary plat shall be in general conformance with the tentative land use plan in the
rezoning as adopted by Mayor and Council.
10. Special landscape and design treatments shall be provided at project entry ways as well as
perimeter walls which create an individual identity for the project and consistency with the
Northwest Marana Area Plan.
11. The property owner shall transfer with the final plat by the appropriate Arizona Department
of Water Resources form those water rights being IGR, Type I or Type II to the Town of
Marana for the Town providing designation of assured water supply and water service to said
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property. If Type I or Type II rights are needed on said property, the Town and
developer/landowner shall arrive at an agreeable solution to the use of those water rights
appurtenant to said land.
12. Potential buyers shall be notified that some or all of the property in this rezoning is subject to
an annual tax and assessment by Cortaro Marana Irrigation District and Cortaro Water Users'
Association.
13. The lot sizes within the subdivision shall be limited to the following:
· 6,000 square foot minimum - 60%
· 8,000 square foot minimum - 40%
14. This rezoning is valid for five years from the date of Council approval; if the developer fails
to have a final plat recorded prior to the five years, the town may initiate the necessary action
to revert the property to the original specific plan land use designation, upon action by the
Town Council.
15. No approval, permit or authorization by the Town of Marana authorizing the applicant and/or
the land owner to violate any federal or state laws or regulations, or relieves the applicant
and/or the land owner from responsibility to ensure compliance with all applicable federal
and state laws and regulations, including the Endangered Species Act and the Clean Water
Act. The applicant is advised to retain appropriate expert and/or consult with the appropriate
federal and state agencies to determine any action necessary to assure compliance with
applicable laws and regulations.
SUGGESTED MOTION
I move to adopt Ordinance No. 2005.24.
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MARANA ORDINANCE NO. 2005.24
RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A REZONING
FOR THE VILLAGE AT BARNETT.
WHEREAS, The WLB Group represents the property owners of approximately 69 acres of
land located north of Barnett Road and east of Sanders Road and within a portion of Section 28,
Township 11 South, Range 11 East, as legally described on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and
incorporated herein by this reference; and,
WHEREAS, the Marana Planning Commission held a public hearing on August 31, 2005,
and voted 7-0 to recommend that the Town Council approve the rezoning, adopting the
recommended conditions; and,
WHEREAS, the Town Council heard from representatives of the owner, staff and members
of the public at the regular Council meeting held October 4, 2005, and has determined that the
rezoning should be approved;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Maran a,
Arizona, as follows:
Section 1. The zoning of approximately 69 acres of land located within a portion of Section 28,
Township 11 South, Range 11 East, on the east side of Sanders Road and north of Barnett Road (the
"Rezoning Area"), is hereby changed from zone "A" (small lot zone) to "R-6" (single family
residential minimum 6,000 square foot minimum).
Section 2. The purpose of this rezoning is to allow the use of the Rezoning Area for single family
detached homes, 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 of town codes, ordinances as current at the time of any
subsequent development, including but not limited to requirements for public improvements
unless otherwise provided by this amendment.
2. A water service agreement and a master water plan must be submitted by the developer and
accepted by the Utilities Director prior to the approval of the water plans.
3. The developer shall be responsible for constructing a southbound left-turn lane on Sanders Road
at Moore Road.
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4. The developer shall be responsible for constructing left turn lanes on southbound Sanders Road
at each of the project's access streets.
5. An avigation easement for the subject property shall be recorded prior to approval of the final
plat.
6. The developer shall install a reclaimed water irrigation system shall dedicate it to the town to
distribute irrigation water to all properties and recreation areas within this development.
7. The developer shall dedicate, or cause to have dedicated, an additional 95 feet of new right-of-
way along Sanders Road running the entire length of the western portion of the property with the
final plat.
8. The applicant shall provide proof of service by Northwest Fire District with the submittal of a
preliminary plat.
9. The preliminary plat shall be in general conformance with the tentative land use plan in the
rezoning as adopted by Mayor and Council.
10. Special landscape and design treatments shall be provided at project entry ways as well as
perimeter walls which create an individual identity for the project and consistency with the
Northwest Marana Area Plan.
11. The property owner shall transfer with the final plat by the appropriate Arizona Department of
Water Resources form those water rights being IGR, Type I or Type II to the Town of Maran a for
the Town providing designation of assured water supply and water service to said property. If
Type I or Type II rights are needed on said property, the Town and developer/landowner shall
arrive at an agreeable solution to the use of those water rights appurtenant to said land.
12. Potential buyers shall be notified that some or all of the property in this rezoning is subject to an
annual tax and assessment by Cortaro Marana Irrigation District and Cortaro Water Users'
Association.
13. The lot sizes within the subdivision shall be limited to the following:
· 6,000 square foot minimum - 60%
· 8,000 square foot minimum - 40%
14. This rezoning is valid for five years from the date of Council approval; ifthe developer fails to
have a final plat recorded prior to the five years, the Town may initiate the necessary action to
revert the property to the original specific plan land use designation upon action by the Town
Council.
15. No approval, permit or authorization by the Town of Maran a authorizing the applicant and/or the
land owner to violate any federal or state laws or regulations, or relieves the applicant and/or the
land owner from responsibility to ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state laws
and regulations, including the Endangered Species Act and the Clean Water Act. The applicant
is advised to retain appropriate expert and/or consult with the appropriate federal and state
agencies to determine any action necessary to assure compliance with applicable laws and
regulations.
Marana Ordinance No. 2005.24
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Maran a, Arizona, this
4th day of October, 2005.
Mayor Ed Honea
ATTEST:
Jocelyn C. Bronson, Town Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Frank Cassidy, Town Attorney
Marana Ordinance No. 2005.24
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE VILLAGE AT BARNETT PROPERTY
The West half of the Northwest quarter of Section 28, Township 11 South, Range 11
East, Gila and Salt River Meridian Pima County, Arizona;
EXCEPT the North 243.09 feet thereof;
EXCEPT the West 30 feet thereoflying within Sanders Road, as shown on the map
recorded in Book 2 of Road Maps, Page 48; and
EXCEPT the South 25 feet thereof, as conveyed to the Town of Marana for road right-of-
way, being Barnett Road in the Quitclaim Deed recorded in Docket 9014, Page 1556.
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TOWN OF MARANA
Planning and Zoning Department
3696 W. Orange Grove Road <1> Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 382-2600 Fax: (520) 297-3792
PLANNING & ZONING APPLICATION
1. TYPE OF APPLICATION (Check One)
o Preliminary Plat
o Final Plat
o Development Plan
o Landscape Plan
o Native Plant Permit
o General Plan Amendment
o Specific Plan Amendment
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o Significant Land Use Change
o Minor Land Division
o Variance
o Conditional Use Permit
o Other
2. GENERAL DATA REQUIRED
Assessor's Parcel Number(s) 217-41-01OA General Plan Designation Medium Density Residential
(To be confirmed by stall)
Gross Area (Acre/Sq. Ft.) 69 AC/ 3,017,204 SF Current Zoning A-Small Lot Zone
(To be confirmed by staff)
Development/Project Name The Villa~e at Barnett Proposed Zoning: R-6
Project Location Northftest comer of Barnett Road and Sanders Road
Description of Project Single-family detached residential community, consisting of between 250 and 280 housing units.
Property Owner RMG Investors, LLC
Street Address 7995 N. Business Park Drive
City State Zip Code Phone Number Fax Number E-Mail Address
Tucson Arizona 85743 (520) 744-8500 (520) 744-0749 crd@swvp.com
Contact Person Greg Wexler Phone Number 744-8500
Applicant RMG Investors, LLC
Street Address 7995 N. Business Park Drive
City State Zip Code Phone Number Fax Number E-Mail Address
Tucson Arizona 85743 (520) 744-8500 (520) 744-0749 crd@swvp.com
Contact Person Greg Wexler Phone Number (520) 744-8500
AgentlRepresentati ve The WLB Group, Inc.
Street Address 4444 East Broadway Boulevard
City State Zip Code Phone Number Fax Number E-Mail Address
Tucson Arizona 85711 (520) 881-7480 (520) 318-6170 longaker@wlbgroup.com
Contact Person Robert Longaker, ill. R.L.A. Town of Marana I
Business License No.
3. AUTHORIZATION OF PROPERTY OWNER
I, the undersigned, certify that all of the facts set forth in this application are true to the best of my knowledge and that I am either the
owner of the property or that I have been authorized in writing by the owner to file this application and checklist. (If not owner of
record, attach written authorization from the owner.)
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Print Name of Applicant/Agent I Signature . . Date
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TOWN OF MARANA
Village at Barnett
Rezoning
CASE NO. PCZ-05018
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Gladden Farms
REQUEST
Request for approval to rezone approximately 69 acres of land
from "A" (Small Lot Zone) to "R-6" (Single Family Residential
minimum 6,OOOsquare foot lots) generally located east of Sanders
Road and north of Barnett Road.