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.
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