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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/01/2006 Regular Council Meeting Minutes MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX AUGUST 1, 2006 PLACE AND DATE Marana Municipal Complex, August 1, 2006. A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Led by Mayor Honea at 7:00 p.m. COUNCIL Ed Honea Herb Kai Bob Allen Jim Blake Patti Comerford Tim Escobedo Carol McGorray Mayor Vice Mayor Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Present Present Present Present Present Present Present STAFF Mike Reuwsaat Gilbert Davidson Jim DeGrood Frank Cassidy Jocelyn Bronson Town Manager Deputy Town Manager Assistant Town Manager Town Attorney Town Clerk Present Present Present Present Present B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCA TION/MOMENT OF SILENCE Led by Mayor Honea. C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Upon motion by Council Member Escobedo, seconded by Council Member McGorray, the agenda was unanimously approved. D. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Ed Stolmaker, Marana Chamber of Commerce, addressed the Council and gave the Chamber's quarterly report and spoke about the 2006/07 Business Plan. The plan includes increasing memberships, retaining current memberships, and increasing committee involvement. Mr. Stolmaker spoke about a "Click Here and Save There" internet opportunity that will allow area businesses to post coupons on a home web page that can be printed and redeemed for discounted services. He said the lunch mixers have had around 100 participants and the Chamber now has over 400 members. Harry Christman, Community Christian Church of Marana, presented a memorandum of recognition and acknowledgement to the Council and staff. E. PRESENTATIONS Mayor Honea announced that the August 15, 2006, Council meeting had been changed to August 14, 2006. MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX AUGUST 1,2006 Jocelyn Bronson, Town Clerk, read a proclamation to commemorate and recognize August 20,2006, as the 231 st birthday for the City of Tucson. Sandy Groseclose, Special Events Coordinator, addressed the Council and gave a brief recap of the 4th of July celebration, which included nearly 14,000 attendees, 54 food vendors, water obstacles for teens, inflatables for children, the Military Wall, the A venue of Flags, and a 21-gun salute. She thanked sponsors, volunteers, Northwest Fire Department, Marana Unified School District, Marana Police, and the 4th of July Committee members for their help in making the event so successful. Mayor Honea welcomed Senator Toni Hellon and Mike Hellon, a candidate for Jim Kolbe's seat. Mayor Honea introduced Charles Mangum, Airport Director, who showed a presentation with aerial photos of the July 31, 2006, flooding. F. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS Council Member Escobedo shared photos of the Santa Cruz River before and after the July 31, 2006, flooding including the Berry Acres neighborhood. All Council members agreed that the vegetation in the Santa Cruz River needs to be cleaned out and they all agree that the bank protection works. The Council also diligently thanked staff, volunteers, and citizens for their efforts and hard work during the flooding. Vice Mayor Kai said staff and residents need to speak with Pima County Supervisors and legislators to request that the bridges at Sanders Road, Marana Road, and Trico Marana Road be raised and widened. Mayor Honea said citizens were very cooperative during the flooding and there were no deaths, injuries or unfixable property damage. He commended Sgt. Steve Johnson for coordinating the Command Center and thanked the Cortaro/Marana Irrigation District, Northwest Fire, Marana Unified School District, Red Cross, Marana Police, Public Works, Keith Brann, Michael Racy, and Sharon Bronson for their help and support. G. MANAGER'S REPORT: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS Mike Reuwsaat, Town Manager, said staff and volunteers worked multiple hours preparing for the flood. He said the Mayor declared the flooding an emergency and is now awaiting the Governor's response in declaring the flooding a disaster. Town Managers Mike Reuwsaat, Gilbert Davidson, and Jim DeGrood thanked the Council, staff, volunteers, and citizens for their support and involvement during the flooding. H. STAFF REPORTS GENERAL ORDER OF BUSINESS I. CONSENT AGENDA MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX AUGUST 1,2006 1. Resolution No. 2006-112: Relating to Liquor Licenses; consideration of recommendation to the State Liquor Board for a person and location transfer of a No.9 (Liquor Store) liquor license submitted by Kim Kenneth Kwiatkowski on behalf of Circle K Store #8514, located at 13961 N. Sandario Road (Jocelyn Bronson) 2. Resolution No. 2006-113: Relating to Development; approving and authorizing a final plat for The Preserve III at Dove Mountain (Barbara Berlin) 3. Resolution No. 2006-114: Relating to Development; approving and authorizing a final plat for Canyon Pass V at Dove Mountain (Barbara Berlin) 4. Resolution No. 2006-115: Relating to Administration; authorizing the Town Attorney in consultation with the Town Manager to execute attorney conflict-of- interest waivers in certain circumstances (Frank Cassidy) 5. Resolution No. 2006-116: Relating to Development; ratifying design recommendation for the development known as Silverbell OfficelRetail (Barbara Berlin) 6. Resolution No. 2006-117: Relating to Real Estate; approving and authorizing the Assistant Director of Public Works to execute an acquisition agreement with William Thomas Elliott and Sandra D. Elliott, as trustees of the William Thomas and Sandra D. Elliott Living Trust, dated June 10, 1994, for the purchase of public rights-of-way as needed for Cortaro Farms Road from Union Pacific Railroad to Star Grass Drive, Project No. 99-076 (Frank Cassidy) 7. Resolution No. 2006-118: Relating to Public Works; approving and authorizing the submittal of an application to the Arizona Department of Transportation for the completion of the Santa Cruz River Shared Use Path and approving cash match funding for the project (Kevin Thornton) 8. Minutes ofthe July 5, 2006 regular meeting and the July 11,2006 special meeting. Upon motion by Council Member Escobedo, seconded by Council Member McGorray, the consent agenda was unanimously approved. J. COUNCIL ACTION 1. PUBLIC HEARING. Ordinance No.2006.23: Relating to Development; approving and authorizing the Cascada Specific Plan and rescinding Ordinance No. 88.16, Acacia Hills Specific Plan and Ordinance No. 91.09, Northgate Specific Plan (Barbara Berlin) Barbara Berlin, Planning Director, addressed the Council and asked that Ordinance No. 2006.23 be continued until the September 5, 2006, Council meeting. MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX AUGUST 1,2006 Mayor Honea declared the public hearing open, then seeing no one who wished to speak, he declared the public hearing closed. Upon motion by Vice Mayor Kai, seconded by Council Member Allen, a continuance of the public hearing for the Cascada Specific Plan to September 5, 2006, was unanimously approved. 2. Resolution No. 2006-119: Relating to Development; approving and authorizing a preliminary plat for Casa Sevilla Lots 1-34 (Barbara Berlin) Ms. Berlin said the Casa Sevilla project is a 34-lot subdivision on 32 acres with an average lot size of 5,993 square feet and a 25 percent site disturbance. Upon motion by Council Member McGorray, seconded by Council Member Blake, Resolution No. 2006-119 was unanimously approved. 3. Resolution No. 2006-120: Relating to Development; approving and authorizing a preliminary plat for Richmond Marana Lots 1-262 (Barbara Berlin) Ms. Berlin presented the Richmond Marana project, which is a 262-lot single-family residential subdivision on 41.79 acres located within the Marana Town Center. The project includes 6-7 units per acre on alley-loaded and "Z" lots. Ms. Berlin said the preliminary plans are still in draft form, but was being presented to the Council as part of the Town Center planning process. Michael Racy, representative for Richmond American and the property owner, addressed the Council and said he has been working with Town staff for the past two years on the Richmond Marana project. He also stated that the color palettes presented to the Council were color copies do not accurately represent the final color palettes. There are additional architectural details to be done and additional input to be gathered prior to the final plat. Council Member Comerford said a lot of time and energy has been spent on creating the Town's Core and community. Richmond American does not understand what the Town is looking for and they need to get on board with the Town, raising the standards and creating a community that does not consist of the biggest houses on the smallest lots. She said the preliminary plat is not acceptable she would like staff to continue working with Richmond American representatives and come to a resolution where all parties are satisfied. Mr. Racy said he appreciates Council Member Comerford's comments and said two Richmond American representatives were in attendance at the meeting and he is certain they heard the comments as well. Mr. Racy said the process for setting up the Town Center requires the designs be reviewed by staff prior to the final plat moving forward. He requested that the Town move forward with the preliminary plat approval, continuing to work on refining the designs and ensuring that the vision for the community is appropriately realized. Council Member Escobedo asked how many homes will be on rear-loaded lots. Mr. Racy answered that approximately half of the lots. MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX AUGUST 1, 2006 Mr. Racy said the Town Center is a unique location and said the plat layout has been under design for a long time with pre-dated design standards. There are aesthetic characteristics of the design and architectural designs that are not sufficiently satisfying to the Council. He also stated that the lot designs were completed interactively with the Town Center consultants. Council Members Blake and Allen said they agree with Council Members Comerford and Escobedo's comments and said he hopes to see some changes. Mayor Honea asked if half ofthe "Z" lots were side loading. Mr. Racy said that none were side loading, only rear and front-loading. Mr. Reuwsaat said that before the final plat comes before the Council, a significant amount of work needs to be completed to exceed the new residential standards and create a unique sense of place. He recommends moving forward with the preliminary plat approval and continuing to work with the applicant and interested members of Council. Council Member Comerford offered to meet with Richmond American representatives and work on the preliminary plat issues. Vice Mayor Kai asked ifthe issues should be resolved prior to the approval ofthe preliminary plat. Mr. Reuwsaat said that the Town could move forward and still address the aesthetic issues. He believes the issues can be solved with staff and Council assistance. Mayor Honea asked if the Town would be locked in the preliminary plat lot designs, if the Council approves the plat. Mr. Racy said he could not answer the question, but said the issues are concerning architectural design, not the lot designs. He said the lot layout is the same as previously reviewed by the Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission. There will be ongoing review of the product on the property. Council Member Comerford said the plat was designed specifically for unique housing, and the issue is not with the plat, it is with the buildings. Mr. Reuwsaat said staff believes the plat is unique and will make a statement with the right product on it. Mayor Honea said meeting the basic design standards is not good enough and asked if Councils' approval was needed for the plat to move forward. Mr. Reuwsaat said the final plat will come back for approval and staff will diligently look at the design. Upon motion by Council Member Escobedo, seconded by Council Member McGorray, Resolution No. 2006-120 was approved 5-2 with Vice Mayor Kai and Council Member Comerford opposing. 4. Resolution No. 2006-121: Relating to Development; approving and authorizing a preliminary plat for Talavera (Barbara Berlin) MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX AUGUST 1,2006 Ms. Berlin said the Talavera project was approved for rezoning in 1994 to "R-6" lot zoning. With a 54-acre natural undisturbed open space requirement, an approved ordinance exempts the project from providing an active on-site recreational facility. Council Member Escobedo verified from Ms. Berlin that the plat follows the new residential design standards. Upon motion by Council Member McGorray, seconded by Vice Mayor Kai, Resolution No. 2006-121 was unanimously approved. K. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION There were none. L. BOARDS. COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES There were none. M. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS. 1. Executive Session. Pursuant to A.R.S. ~38-431.03 (A)(3), Council may ask for discussion or consultation for legal advice with the Town Attorney concerning any matter listed on this agenda. N. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS O. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Council Member Escobedo, seconded by Council Member Blake, the Council voted unanimously to adjourn. The time was 8:25 p.m. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing are the true and correct minutes ofthe Marana Town Council meeting held on August 1, 2006. I further certify that a quorum was present. "'\\\'''''''''~ ~' OF ~~ ~- ..\.~\\\'"'''/~ ~ ~O'~ ffr.., ~ :: J.;;. ~ CORPORATi' ~ _~ CIOO.= - =SEAL"" - ~ ~ I ;: ~ ~ .,:t!i ~ "'I. ~"/IIIl"\\!A ~ ~ I9/Z 1ql'~ ~1111'1l\\\~