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Home My WebLink About10/04/2005 Blue Sheet Rancho Marana 154 Block 2 Preliminary Plat TOWN COUNCIL MEETING INFORMATION TOWN OF MARANA MEETING DATE: October 4, 2005 AGENDA ITEM: J.5 TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL FROM: Barbara C. Berlin AICP, Planning Director AGENDA TITLE: Resolution No. 2005-129: Relating to Development; approving and authorizing a preliminary plat for Rancho Marana 154 Block 2. DISCUSSION ReQuest and Commission Historv The applicant is requesting preliminary plat approval of a 140-lot single family detached home subdivision on approximately 32 acres within the Rancho Marana 154 Development for Lots 1 through 140 and Common Areas "A" through "N". This project was presented to the Planning Commission on August 31, 2005. The Planning Commission is forwarding this preliminary plat to the Council with a unanimous recommendation for approval. Location The proposed subdivision is located in Block 2 of the Rancho Marana 154 block plat, which is located north of Moore Road, and west of the Tangerine Farm Road Alignment. Zonine: and Builder Information The zoning for Rancho Marana 154 Block 2 is "F" for specific plan. The land use designation within the Rancho Marana West Specific Plan is Medium Density Residential (single family residential 6,000 square feet minimum). The actual minimum lot size within this project is 6,000 square feet with an average lot size of 6,823 square feet. The maximum lot size is 14,191 square feet. Minimum distances between residences are 15 feet between one-story homes and 20 feet between two, two-story homes. Transportation The project will have access off Moore Road, Tangerine Farms Road and Clark Farms Boulevard. Transportation improvements that the developer will provide include an eastbound left-turn lane on Moore Road at Tangerine Farms Road that will be installed prior to the application of the first building permit. Recreation and Amenities This project will require .59 acres of developed recreation area. On-site park and recreation requirements will be met using the drainage facilities for active and passive recreation. Block 2 has two recreation parks that serve as public drainage ways (totaling 4.17 ac). Both parks are landscaped; contain play structures, shade structures, and connect via a trail system. Benefit Fee Area The development agreement with Meritage Homes (formerly Monterey Homes Construction, Inc.) requires that the developer incorporate significant open space, recreational and drainage improvements including neighborhood pocket parks, Tangerine Buffer Improvements, and landscaping in, on and around the Barnett Road Channel, and a regional trail located within the Barnett Road Channel that will be incorporated into the Town's regional park system. The developer on this project will be required to pay the Town established park and open space fees and obligations. Additional fee requirements include the Santa Cruz River Levee reimbursement fee of $500 per acre of affected property and the Northwest Marana Transportation Development Impact fee of $5,941 per residential lot, or credit for improvements to regional transportation (Marana Ordinance No. 2005.12). ATTACHMENTS Summary application, location map and plat reduction. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the Rancho Marana 154 Block 2 preliminary plat. SUGGESTED MOTION I move to approve Resolution No. 2005-129. -2- MARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2005-129 RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR RANCHO MARANA 154 BLOCK 2. WHEREAS, on December 7, 2004 the Town of Marana adopted Resolution No. 2004- 154, approving the final block plat for Rancho Marana 154, Book 59 Page 13; and WHEREAS, Meritage Homes (formerly Monterey Homes), the owner of Rancho Marana 154 Block 2, has applied for approval of a preliminary plat for a 140-1ot single-family home detached home subdivision on approximately 32 acres, including Lots 1 through 140 and Common Areas "A" thru "N", and is generally located north of Moore Road and west of the Tangerine Farms Road Alignment, within Section 28, Township 11 South, and Range 11 East; and WHEREAS, the Council, at their regular meeting on October 4, 2005, determined that the Rancho Marana 154 Block 2 preliminary plat should be approved. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Marana, Arizona, that Rancho Marana 154 Block 2 preliminary plat is hereby approved. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Marana, Arizona, this 4th day of October, 2005. ATTEST: Ed Honea, Mayor Jocelyn C. Bronson Town Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Frank Cassidy, Town Attorney Marana Resolution No. 2005-129 Assessor's Parcel Number s Gross Area (Acre/Sq. Ft.) Development! !}ro'ect Name Project Location Description of Project Property Owner Street Address Contact Person Applicant Street Address Contact Person AgentlRepresentative Street Address Contact Person TOWN OF MARANA Planning and Zoning Department 3696 W. Orange Grove Road + Tucson, AZ 85741 (520) 297-2920 Fax: (520) 297-3930 o General Plan Amendment o Specific Plan Amendment o Rezone o Signiiicant Land Use Change o Variance o Conditional Use Pem1it o Other General Plan Designation (To be conlirmed by staft) Current Zoning (To be confinned by staft) Proposed Zoning 3~75 W. Zip Code ~S141 ~ t\OQ~y\ L ;L State ~ E-Mail Address ~'\a-~08 I, the undersigned, certifY that all of the tacts set torth in this application are true to the best of my knowledge and that I am either the t'wner of the property or that I have been authorized inv.'liting by the owner to file this application. (If not owner of record, attach written authorization from the owner.) I ,;.--n -. '" ( l .11"\ "..'t-.\ '\.{.,. f''''-~ Y.:"> . Print Name of A lie ntJA ent' ,.-1 I ~~se No. : PI! V -0:5-0 a'? p L:RWNoc PI<V OS-oj - 0(,12. '.. t. I&.:a;" .~,t_. /v '~YJ ) Si nature FpR OFFICE USE ONLY I f I, 3, I () :=~ Date Date Received I /~S/as.- Received By ~c'JI-rb/2{j Receipt NQ. Fee Amount UWI'l/02 AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: IX.C.2 STAFF REPORT PLANNING COMMISSION DATE: August 31,2004 CASE No.:PRV-05009 CASE NAME: Rancho Marana 154 Block 2 Preliminary Plat Developer's Name: Meritage Homes Representative's Name: The WLB Group, Inc. Representative's Address: 4444 E. Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85711 Location of Request: Located in Block 2 of Rancho Marana 154, which is west of Sandario, south of Barnett Road and north of Moore Road Nature of Request: An application for Preliminary Plat review and approval for a 140-10t single family detached home subdivision. Site Size: 31.9 acres Zone District: "F" (Rancho Marana West Specific Plan) Land Use Designation: MDR Existing Use: Vacant Proposed Use: 140-lot single family detached home subdivision - site built homes Report Date: August 19,2005 Project Planner: Cynthia Overton, Planner 1 DISCUSSION Request and History The applicant is requesting preliminary plat approval of a 140-lot single family detached home subdivision on approximately 32 acres within Rancho Marana 154 Block 2. Approval for Rancho Marana 154, Blocks 1-7 Final Plat was approved on November 15, 2004, along with approval of a subdivision on Block 1 by Resolution #2004-95. The 6 remaining blocks were block platted into residential, commercial and open space use. This project is subject to the development standards of the Rancho Marana West Specific Plan, amended in March 2005, as well as the Development Agreement between Meritage Homes and the Town of Marana by Marana Resolution #2004-134. The Marana Regional Airport is located south of the project site and falls into the limits of the Airport Influence Area. A general note disclosing to potential buyers the proximity of the airport, resulting in aircraft noise and aircraft overflight is included in the plat. An A vigation Easement has been recorded on this property, Docket 12451, Page 3818. Location The property is located north of Moore Road and west of the Tangerine Farm Road Alignment in Section 28, Township 11 South, and Range 11 East. Zoning and Lot Size The land use designation, per the Rancho Marana West Specific Plan for Block 2, is Medium Density Residential. The actual minimum lot size within this project is 6,000 square feet (s.f.). Over 30 lots meet this minimum lot criteria. The average lot size is 6,823 s.L Typical lot dimensions are 50' x 120' and 50' x 130'. Minimum separation between one story homes is 15'. and 20' for two story homes. Transportation Plan The project will haw access off Moore Road. Tangerine Farms Road and Clark Farnls Blvd. Transportation imprO\ements that the developer will provide include an eastbound left-turn lane on Moore Road at Tangerine Farms Road that will be installed prior to the application of Block 2"s first ,cc_ building permit. Developer improvement obligations include the relocation of CMID open irrigation ditches/canals underground along Moore Road. Recreation Improvements On-site park and recreation requirements will be met using the drainage facilities for active and passive recreation. These drainage solutions will be utilized as community amenities such as open space and drainageways with associated trail systems for walking, jogging and bicycling. Block 2 has two recreation parks that serve as public drainage ways (totaling 4.17 ac). Both parks are landscaped, contain play structures, shade structures, and dry wells for drainage. Common Area "A" park is 1.65 acres with an asphalt trail encircling it. Common Area "B" is 2.52 acres with an asphalt path connecting it with the rest of the community. Major trail and primary streetscape occur on Tangerine Farms Rd. and Clark Farms Blvd. The Tangerine Improvement Buffer will be developed with Block I, directly east of this project. Improvements include a 100' buffer on the east side of Tangerine Road consisting of a multi-use trail and drainage features. Block 2 improvements on the west side of Tangerine Road include a 5' sidewalk, a IS' landscaped buffer and screen wall. A homeowners association will be formed to be responsible for the maintenance of these areas. Benefit Fee Area Per the Rancho Marana Development Agreement, developer will pay all appropriate impact fees pertaining to the Lower Santa Cruz River Levee Benefit Area and will make a contribution or provide park and trail system improvements equivalent to $1,000 for each residence developed. ",..i'~ Staff has reviewed the request against the requirements of the Marana Land Development Code, the General Plan, and the Specific Plan and finds that the preliminary plat is in conformance with all required development regulations and design guidelines and therefore recommends approval. RECOMMENDED FINDINGS OF FACT I. The land use designation of this property is Medium Density Residential, Single Family Residential, with a 6,000 square feet minimum lot size. The proposed density is consistent with this land use designation. This project is in compliance with all other development standards and requirements of the Marana Land Development Code and the Northwest Marana Area Plan. 2. The General Plan designation of this area is Medium Density Residential with 3.1 to 8.0 dwellings per acre. This proposal is consistent with the purpose and intent of the Town of Marana General Plan. 3. The subject site is a part of the growing residential development of Northwest Marana. This proposal does not appear to be detrimental to the immediate area and to the general health, safety, and welfare of the inhabitants of the area and the Town of Marana. Staff Recommendation: APPROV AL with the following conditions. Recommended Conditions: 1. Final acceptance by Pima County DEQ and Cortaro-Marana Irrigation District (CMID) prior to the preliminary plat going to Council. 2. Final acceptance by the Planning Department on minor changes prior to the preliminary plat going to Council. CASE ANALYSIS PAGE 2 PF'\ Review Criteria 1. Ability to comply with Development Regulations, i.e. Water, Sanitation, access, Developable Parcel, etc.: The current land use designation for the property is Medium Density Residential. Adequate area exists for this development on this site. The development will be in compliance with the requirements of all agencies prior to action by the Town Council. 2. Ability to comply with requirements of the Zoning Regulations, i.e. Lot size, Frontage, Setbacks, etc.: This proposal complies with all the requirements of the Marana Land Development Code, the Northwest Marana Area Plan, and the Ranch Marana West Specific Plan. 3. Is consistent with the purpose of the Zoning Regulations and with the intent of the General Plan: This proposal is consistent with the purpose and intent of the Town of Maran a General Plan. 4. Compatible with the surrounding area, harmonious with character of the neighborhood, not detrimental to the immediate area or the development of the area, and not detrimental to the health, safety, or welfare of the inhabitants of the area and the Town of Marana: The subject property is within a new residential community and is consistent with planned development adjacent to the site. This proposal does not appear to be detrimental to the immediate area and to the general health, safety, and welfare of the inhabitants of the area and the Town of Mar ana. Suggested Motion: I move to approve Case No. PRY -05009, the Preliminary Plat for Rancho Marana 154 Block 2 subject to the conditions outlined in this staff report. PACE.1 OF.1 Rancho Marana 154 Block 2 Preliminary Plat CASE NO. W BARNETT RD ~ ~ ~ ~ E3 Subject Property Block 2 200 0 200 400 600 BOO Feet ~- ' (f; Data Disclaimer The Town of Marana proYides this map information "As Is" at the request of the user with the understanding that it is not guaranteed to be accurate. correct or complete and conclusions drawn from such information are the responsibility of the user. In no event shall The- Town of Marana become liable to users of these data, or any other party, for any loss or direct, indirect. special, incidental or consequential damages. including but not limited to time, money or goodwill. arising from the use or modification of the data. REQUEST Request for Preliminary Plat approval of a 140-lot single family detached home subdivision on approximately 32 acres, located on Block 2 of Rancho Marana 154. 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