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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/03/2006 Blue Sheet Cultural and Heritage Park Concept Site Plan TOWN COUNCIL MEETING INFORMATION TOWN OF MARANA MEETING DATE: October 3, 2006 AGENDA ITEM: E. 3. 1 TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL FROM: Tom Ellis, Director, Parks and Recreation Department SUBJECT: Presentation of Marana Cultural and Heritage Park Concept Site Plan and Marana Heritage River Park Planning Areas. DISCUSSION This is a presentation of the updated Concept Site Plan for the Marana Cultural and Heritage Park and Marana Heritage River Park Planning Areas. The updated site plan places the development of "Heritage Plaza" containing the Producer's Cotton Oil Office Building and associated warehouse on Town-owned property south of the State Land parcel leased by the Town. The State Land parcel will be maintained in agricultural demonstration gardens, so that it remains consistent with the agricultural lease held by the Town. The Cultural and Heritage Park is located in a larger park context that runs along the north side of the Santa Cruz River from Sanders Road to the Beard House at the eastern boundary. For planning purposes, this property has been labeled the Marana Heritage River Park. Eight planning areas exist along this property. They include: 1. Marana Western Events Center - possible location west of Sanders Road. 2. Community Development Area - Honea Heights 3. Marana Cultural and Heritage Park 4. Gladden Community Park 5. Special Activities Area - peninsula overlooking the river 6. Agricultural Storage Basin 7. River Corridor - Multi-Use Path/Heritage Park Drive/Santa Cruz River 8. Beard House - Natural History & Resource Center The Marana Heritage River Park is a unique opportunity for the Town of Marana to celebrate, not only its heritage and culture, but also the relationship the Town shares with the Santa Cruz River and the region. The Park with its various components will serve as a destination for Marana residents and visitors and act as part of the economic catalyst for Northern Marana. ATTACHMENTS A copy of the Marana Cultural and Heritage Park updated concept site plan and map of the Marana Heritage River Park planning areas. RECOMMENDATION Presentation only. Staff will return at a later meeting date for approval of the overall park concept plan and State Land acquisition. SUGGESTED MOTION None. -2- n ~ ,r~ I!I 1~ ~ 'I ~ (.14 ~ z ~ , r.,~' ~1- . /" U U5 ~~S ,-/ ,., ~ ~ ,..~ ~ci tlCl- ~; ~., fu ~. i tiC u - ~ ~~ ~ u~ ~ ~ ~ ~ '\ " '\ " / '/' i v I J,,_..,.. II~ ' /< , /: f0. ;t4rr:;;-,U . I,; ;' ~':'~ ..,.J l' I I' u ."" ,~ /, ( ! ,.... .r- , " lV'~/' If-I ; ;~ (/ " It_l),,,> II ,,-ft: I '\ ) '( ~}1' ( // ~/I fit! " /--pU7 I,' I' ;or {../, I I I .,.11' I t. ( /1 ) \ 1 I I' ~, ," f 10 I I I V-' 'of- -~ :,",..~. .....,.y/ I . '! k." /( ). < : y' / 7 J/, I . ( f \ " Ji