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Home My WebLink About11/07/2006 Blue Sheet Ironwood Estates Rezoning TOWN COUNCIL MEETING INFORMATION TOWN OF MARANA MEETING DATE: November 7, 2006 AGENDA ITEM: J. 2 TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL FROM: Barbara C. Berlin, AICP, Planning Director SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING. Ordinance No. 2006.30: Relating to Development; approving and authorizing a rezoning for Ironwood Acres Estates. DISCUSSION Plannin2: Commission Hearin2: The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing for this case on October 4, 2006. During this meeting, no property owners or citizens appeared before the Commission. The Planning Commission voted 6-0 (Commissioner Dailey absent) recommending approval to the Town Council. Summary of Application Planning Resources, on behalf of Stonehaven Development L.L.C., requests approval for a change in zoning on 78.94 acres (assessor's parcel numbers 216-07-001A and 216-07-001B) to develop a 35-lot residential subdivision. This site is generally located on the south side of Tangerine Road, approximately 1.8 miles east of Interstate 10, and directly east of Hayden Concrete. Rezonin2: Reauest The applicant proposes a change of zoning from "c" (Large Lot Zone) to "R-80" (Single Family Residential 80,000 square foot minimum lot size). The land directly north of the site is zoned "AG" (Agriculture) and the land east and south is zoned "C." It is all Arizona State Trust Land. The land to the west and southwest is zoned "c" and "HI" (Heavy Industrial) and is under private ownership. The Major Routes Rights-of-Way Plan designates Tangerine Road as requiring a total right-of- way of 350-400 feet. During the review of this rezoning, the Town of Marana requested an additional 150 feet of right-of-way from the owners to complete the required 350-400 feet of right-of-way necessary for the future improvements to Tangerine Road. The tentative development plan (TDP) calls for a 35-lot residential subdivision with a maximum 30% disturbance of the site. Conservation easements will be employed to protect natural vegetation. A rear yard setback of 40 feet for R-80 zoning will provide a buffer between the existing industrial uses located west of the proposed development. A 25 foot minimum landscape buffer and a 30 foot building setback will be required for any future development of the vacant undeveloped industrial zoned areas to the west of the site. One ingress/egress point from Tangerine Road will be provided along with one emergency access point. The internal roads will 110706 PCl-06028 Ironwood Acres Estates Rezoning TC be designed to Town of Marana street standards and will be private. The TDP is substantially compliant with current Marana Land Development Codes. Marana General Plan The subject property is located within an area of the General Plan that borders between Industrial/General (IG) and Medium Density Residential (MDR). Because the General Plan is not parcel specific, it was determined that the subject property could be considered for either land use designation without a general plan amendment. Since the applicant intends to develop a residential subdivision, MDR was considered the appropriate land use designation. The land north of the site is designated Rural Density Residential (RDR). The adjacent land to the east is designated MDR. The land to the south is designated as Low Density Residential (LDR). Infrastructure The proposed development will be served by Trico Electric and individual septic systems. The sewer line to the east of the subject property is higher in elevation and this elevation difference would make a connection impractical per Pima County Wastewater. When a public sewer line connection becomes available, the development must connect to the public sewer service within one year. Potable water will be provided by Marana Water; a water service agreement will be required. Public Notification A public notice for the hearing was published in the newspaper as well as posted at various locations around the Town. In addition, public hearing notification letters were sent to all owners of properties within 300 feet of the site. No formal neighborhood meeting was held. Since the Planning Commission meeting staff has received one comment letter from the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection which a copy is enclosed in the packet. A copy of the letter was also given to the applicant. The project meets the intent of the Conservation Land System (CLS) and was not revised. ATTACHMENTS Location map, comment letter and site analysis with a tentative development plan. RECOMMENDATION WITH CONDITIONS Staff recommends conditional approval of the Ironwood Acres Estates rezoning. Staff has reviewed the application for compliance with the Marana Land Development Code and the Marana General Plan. This rezoning is in conformance with all required development regulations. 1. Compliance with all provisions of Town's Codes, Ordinances, and policies ofthe General Plan current at the time of development including, but not limited to, requirements for public improvements. 2. The developer shall dedicate, or cause to have dedicated, 150 feet of new right-of-way along Tangerine Road running the entire length of the north portion of the property upon request by the Town of Marana. 110706 PCZ-06028 Ironwood Acres Estates Rezoning TC 3. A water service agreement is required with Marana Water Department prior to approval of water plans and prior to approval of the development plan. 4. The developer shall be responsible for the design and construction of a deceleration lane and acceleration lane on Tangerine Road at each access street for this project. 5. Before a building permit is issued for any structure on the property, the developer shall have completed or shall provide evidence to the Town's satisfaction that the developer has made a diligent effort to complete the process of having the property annexed into a fire district. SUGGESTED MOTION I move to adopt Ordinance No. 2006.30, Ironwood Acres Estates Rezone, subject to the recommended conditions. 110706 PCZ-06028 ironwood Acres Estates Rezoning TC MARANA ORDINANCE NO. 2006.30 RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A REZONING FOR IRONWOOD ACRES ESTATES. WHEREAS, Planning Resources represents the property owner of approximately 78.94 acres of land generally located on the south side of Tangerine Road, approximately 1.8 miles east of Interstate 10 in Section 4, Township 12 South, Range 12 East; and, WHEREAS, the Marana Planning Commission held a public hearing on October 4, 2006, and at said meeting voted 6-0 (Commissioner Dailey excused) to recommend that the Town Council approve said rezoning; and, WHEREAS, the Marana Town Council heard from representatives ofthe owner, staff and members of the public at the regular Town Council meeting held November 07, 2006, 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 rezoning of approximately 78.94 acres ofland generally located on the south side of Tangerine Road, approximately 1.8 miles east of Interstate 10 complies with the General Plan. Section 2. The rezoning area is hereby changed from "C" (Large Lot Zone) to "R-80" (Single Family Residential 80,000 square foot minimum lot size) on the 78.94 acres ofland approximately 1.8 miles east ofInterstate 10. Section 3. The intent of the rezoning is to allow for the development of a 35 lot residential subdivision. This rezoning is 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. The property owner shall comply with all provisions of the Town's codes and ordinances current at the time of development, including, but not limited to, requirements for public improvements. 2. The developer shall dedicate, or cause to have dedicated, 150 feet of new right-of-way along Tangerine Road running the entire length of the north portion of the property upon request by the Town of Marana. 3. A water service agreement is required with Marana Water prior to approval of water plans and prior to approval of the development plan. Marana Ordinance No. 2006.30 Page 1 of2 4. The developer shall be responsible for the design and construction of a deceleration lane and acceleration lane on Tangerine Road at each access street for this project. 5. Before a building permit is issued for any structure on the property, the developer shall have completed or shall provide evidence to the Town's satisfaction that the developer has made a diligent effort to complete the process of having the property annexed. into a fire district. Section 4. All Ordinances, Resolutions and Motions and parts of Ordinances, Resolutions, and Motions of the Marana Town Council in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed, effective as of the effective date of Ordinance No. 2006.30. Section 5. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions hereof. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council ofthe Town of Maran a, Arizona, this 7th day of November, 2006. Mayor Ed Honea ATTEST: Jocelyn C. Bronson, Town Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Frank Cassidy, Town Attorney Marana Ordinance No. 2006.30 Page 2 of2 06/21/2005 16:42 FAX 520 885 2309 ESCROW I4J 011/011 COMMONWEALTH LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY Exhibit B Parcell: The West Half of Lot 4 and the West Half of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 4, Township 12 Soutb, Range 12 East, Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian, Pima County, Arizona; EXCEPT the North 50 feet of said Lot 4. Parcel 2: The East Half of Lot 4 and tbe East Half of tbe Southwest Quarter of tbe Nortbwest Quarter of Section 4, Township 12 Soutb, Range 12 East, Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian, Pima County, Arizona; EXCEPT the North SO feet of said Lot 4. ALTA Commihnent Schedule B - Seclion 2 Ironwood Acres Estates Rezoning CASE NO. PCZ-06028 ~m.. ~ MARANA ~/l~ TOWN OF MARANA Arizona State Trust Land I Federal Land I W TANGERINE RD Arizona State Trust Land Undeveloped Vacant Private Ownership 500 0 ~--- 500 Feet I N A Data Disclaimer The Town of Marana provides 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 the.e data. or any other party, for any 108s 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 A request for approval to rezone 78.94 acres from C (Large Lot Zone) to R-80 (Single Family Residential 80,000 square foot minimum lot size) for the development of a 35 lot residential subdivision 10/04/2005 ArIzona C.m~r 10' law In the Public Intel1lst Arizona loaClIMl of ConscMtlon Votars EOutatlan FIInc1 ArIZOna Natlvl Plant SocIe1y Bunlrs Ctnler lor BloloOlc.'I1 DIversity Cen1rn lor EnvI'onmelllal Connections Cenle< lor Environmental Ethk;s Da1enders of WlI~I~e Dasert Wotr.h Drylil)(lS 11l$1"UlD Envlromnentd ano CulttJral Com:el'\ljltlOn Oraanilation Envlronmento' law $ocJety Friends of Cabon P'leta Frl""de 01 Tortolllh G.ltes Pas, AIll9 NeiGhborhood A3socIaUo~ Nelohborhood CORlllIoo 01 Greater lUC30ll Notlhwast CoslhlDn fur Rlspooslbll! OevtIopmelll Northwasl NalQhbomoods AJI~ncB Oro Y:llley Nelrlhborhood Coolhlon Pima Farm$/Scenlc Di'NO N6lghbomood A'lllQ~Jan ProtDCt land and NoIGhborhoods SalTord POlk WalBrshell Education Team SM tile Scenic Sam. FlHa$ Sierra Club.Grand Canyl)l'l ChaPter Sierra Club.Rlncon GrOup Snuerboll Mountain Alliance Sky IS Ianll Alliance Sky I~lanll Watch Soc1m- 01 Ecoloolcal , Ro.\orallon SOnoran Arthropod Sludle$ InsHlute' Sonoran PlrmllCultlrre Guild Southwestern Biological Insliluta ' Tortollta Hornoowners Association Tucson Au(1~oon SOCiety Tuc'Dn HerpetolOGical SnclelY Tllcsen Mountain! Association The Wildlands Prol'-ct Wlklur. D~m.o. Rlvlaw Wornon lor SustalnaOle lochnolDgl.. 17:11 5205205401 CSDP PAGE 01/01 (oalition for Sonoran Desert Protection 300 E. University Blvd.. Suite 120 Tucson, Arilona 85705 p (520) 388-9925 · f (520) 620-6401 www.sonorandesert.Qrg '/ / I / i /I; ,II "'711 ,'o' / v C ~.{. I(j, " ,,/', ./ ./ . ( October 4, 2006 Russell Clanagan, Chairman Marana Planning Commission Marnna Municipal Complex 11555 W. Civic Center Dr., A3 MaraM.. AZ 85653 RE: Ironwood Ac..es Estates rezone (PCZ-06028) Dear Mr. C1anagan and Commission'Members, I am writing on behalfofthc Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection, ~ alliance of nearly 40 community groups working to probote regional babitat c<>n..c;ervation planning throughout Pima Coun!)'. The Coalition is involved in regional conservation planning efforts that are now underway in the Town of Marana,. Pma County, and tbe City of Tucson. The proposed Ironwood Acres Estates deveJopmOllt is found within the environmentally sensitive area of the Tortolita Fan.. and the Coalition recommends further environmental measures be adopted before apprava{ofthc rczoning. The tentative development plan cans for no more than 30% disturbance. In lands ill the same area, designated bytJle scicn,ce community as '"Special Species Management Area'" inP.ihla Count).,s Comprehensive Land Use Plan, the recommended open space St.:t-aside is 80%. We would like to see CQnsistcnt measure!, based on science, that best protect the TortoJita Fall. In addition to higher set-asides. configuration of the deVelopment should be "clustered" in ordcr to effectivcly facilitate wU<Uife movement - this is not the caSe in the prop~ed development. As well, the currcnt1)~ configured open space cannot be-effectively managed as natural undisturbed open space when located on private lots of homeowner!,!:. We would recommend land located on individual lots around identified building c,.'nvclopes notbc i,ncludcd as open space, but instead open space should be consolidated and deeded as common open space. We are pleased that co4scrvation easements ."ill be utilized, but configuration of open space located in common-areas JS essential. As always, thank you for the opporCunitj. to comment on this development. I hope tbat you find our comments useful; we atc ahva)"s available to further discus!; the proposed development. snrel~_" f1!J ~ C pbeJJ Executive irectOT ' ' 78.94 acres at Site Analysis Submittal for The Town of Marana 7700 Blk. Tangerine Road Marana, Arizona Date: March 3, 2006 Revised May 26, 2006 Revised August 22, 2006 Revised September 20, 2006 Prepared by . .. planning resources Planning Resources 05018.00 Marana Case Number PCZ-06028 .....i...... ,-. ,0/........ For questions or clarification regarding the site analysis submittal, contact: - Bob Conant Project Manager Planning Resources 270 North Church Tucson, AZ 85701 (520) 628-1118 - office (520) 628-7637 - fax bconant@planningresources.net n. .. il. !. "~' < .:. ~.. Table of Contents Part I - Inventory and Analysis 1 I-A. Existing Land Uses I-B. Topography I-C. Hydrology I-D. Vegetation I-E. Wildlife 1- F. Viewsheds I-G. Traffic I-H. Recreation and Trails I-I. Cultural, Archaeological, Historic Resources I-J. Mcharg Composite Map 1 7 9 11 11 15 21 21 23 25 Part II - Land Use Proposal 27 ,- II-A II-B II-C II-D II-E II-F II-G II-H II-I 11- J II-K II-L II-M ,,~ Project Overview Tentative Site Plan Existing Land Uses Topography Hydrology Vegetation Wildlife/buffering Viewsheds Traffic Public Utilities Public Service Impacts Recreation and Trails Cultural, Archaeological and Historic Resources 27 27 31 33 33 34 34 34 34 35 35 36 36 BIBLIOGRAPHY AND RESOURCES 37 ,- Appendix A - Impact Statement 39 Appendix B - Pygmy Owl Survey 48 Appendix C - Archaeological Study 62 ,,,",",,,, Appendix B - Pygmy Owl Survey 62 Appendix C - Jurisdictional Waters Delineation ,~ ,~ 73 I-A.l: Location Map I-A.4: Well Sites I-A.4a: Wells-55 Registry Information I-A.5: Existing Zoning and Land Use Map I-B.l: Topography I-C: Watershed Map I-D: Vegetation I-E: Game and Fish Department Letter I-F.l: Views I-F.2: Viewsheds I-H: Traffic, Recreation and Schools Map I-I: Arizona State Museum Letter I-J: Composite Map II-A.l: General Plan II-B. 1: Tentative Site Plan II-B.2: Grading II-C.l: Zoning and Land Use Map ",'I.... ,"''''''''''' Exhibit List 2 3 4 6 8 10 12 13 16 20 22 24 26 28 29 30 32 ,......... - - .~ .,..- - - ...... "..-... - ,- ,~ .~ - -, ,- - - - - - - - Part I - Inventory and Analysis I-A. Existing Land Uses 1. Site Location The site is located 7700 block of Tangerine Road, in the Town of Marana (see Location Map I-A.l). It is described as 78.94 acres and is in Section 4, Township 12 South, and Range 12 East, of the Gila and Salt River Meridian, Pima County, Arizona. The assessor's tax codes for the two parcels are 216-07-001A and 216-07 -OOIB. 2. Existing Land Use - Onsite The property is currently vacant. The existing zoning of the property is: C - Large Lot Zone. 3. Existing Land Use - Offsite Existing zoning and land uses within ~ mile (See Exhibit I-A.5): North: Vacant, AG (Agricultural) East: Vacant, Zone C (Large Lot) South: Vacant, Zone C (Large Lot) West: Hayden Concrete, Landscape Material Supply Co, Truck Repair, Zoning C (Large Lot Zone); Va- cant, Zoning HI (Heavy Industrial) Number of Stories: All structures within ~ mile of the site are one - three stories. The concrete company and the truck re- pair company have buildings and steel structures that are three stories. Pending Rezonings: None Approved Subdivisions/Development Plans: The Park and Shade RV storage facility, (DPR-02103) has been operational for about a year. Architectural Styles Used in Adjacent Properties: Existing structures within the ~ mile radius are typically large prefabricated metal buildings and con- crete block structures. 4. Well Sites According to the Arizona Department of Water Resource's (ADWR) records, there is the possibility of three well sites within 100 feet of the property. Their records have accuracy to within 10 acres. A field inspection found one abandoned well casing within 100' (See Exhibits I-A.4 and I-A.4a.). The site itself has one well that has recently been registered. 1 ~ W. Tangerine Road ~ ~ ~ ~ """" " '1 ""' "'"' ""'l ~ ""' "'"" ~ '"' SITE ~ -. 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" , , \ \ \ \ \ I V Federal Land AG --..-- HI HI C V Cl> ~2 c:n ~ en ~ g~ HI t3 o 0 V :;::.. 00 0:: HI V HI C V V Breakers C C HI Water Park V SITE c -,~ c c , I I I , I V " State Trust Land " / / ;' ;' , ,,' -'''>. Materials Supply , \ \ \ \ , ", V ............ """""'~ '-"', 1/4 MILE RAD US ~ V = Vacant AG = Zone Concrete Company = Use Zoning & Land Use Map Exhibit I-A.5 . . .. pLannIng resources ~ not to scale RlinD.lng urban desian develoDment consultants 270 North Church Avenue, Tucson Arizona 85701 . (5201628-1118 fax, 628-7637 - 6 I-B. Topography 1. Topographic Characteristics a. There are no restricted peaks or ridges on the site. b. No rock outcrops exist on the site. c. The site slopes gently in northeast to southwest direction. The elevations range from 2,184 to 2,108. The site is relatively flat, but cut by deep washes typical of the Tortilita Fan terrain. As seen in Exhibit I-B. 1 and in the photo on page 19, a series of earthen berms cross the site. They could be remnants of early water harvesting or attempts at erosion control by farmers. There are 15 % slopes associated with the banks of the washes and these mounds. 2. Average cross slope calculations The average cross slope of the entire site is approximately 5.42%. The following formula was used to cal- culate the average cross slope: C x I x 0.0023 A where, C = Contour Interval I = the length of all site contour lines A = the area of the site 0.0023 = conversion factor For this site; 1 x 184.915.36 x 0.0023 78.49 = 5.42 % average cross slope 7 S>~ ~ ~ -; .. . ;:1 "t:J f r-- ~ OJ ~f 3. !Ia ~..., ~co ~cn lio ~c:: ~ ..., n co : en ~ . . G W c::: ~ ~~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 5~ q " U1 ~ ~ ~ ~ I-C. Hydrology The subject property is impacted by an off-site watershed of approximately 1,066 acres. This watershed is comprised of a portion of the Tortolita Mountain bajada, and is characterized by shallow flow and braided, distributary drainage patterns. The 100-year peak discharge impacting the property was esti- mated to be 1,524 cfs, using the Pima County Hydrology Methodology. The watershed is also catego- rized as a critical basin on the Pima County Balanced and Critical Basin Map. Tangerine Road, located upstream of the property, has been constructed to divert sheet flow to locations where flow is allowed to cross the pavement through dip sections or culvert crossings. After crossing Tangerine Road, the flow spreads out again across the bajada as shallow tributary sheet flow. The off-site runoff which impacts this parcel crosses Tangerine Road at five (5) separate dip crossings and one cul- vert crossing. Two-dimensional hydraulic modeling of this flow, downstream of Tangerine Road, indi- cated that the entire parcel is subject to shallow flooding with a flow depth of 0.5' predominating across the site. Flow depths of up to 1.5' are predicted in some of the deeper channel braids located on the site. The property is shown to be entirely located within an alluvial fan floodplain (FEMA Zone AO) on Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) 04019C0995K, effective date February 8,1999. The property is located within FEMA Zone AO with a depth of one foot water elevation and may also partially be within FEMA Zone AO with a water depth of two feet, all occurring during a 100-year event. The FIRM indicates that the parcel is impacted by the alluvial fans of the Wild Burro Canyon, Ruelas Canyon and Prospect Can- yon. However, detailed 2-dimensional floodplain modeling of these alluvial fans indicated runoff from these sources would not impact this property. The modeling indicated that the only runoff impacting this property is from the 1,066 acre watershed previously mentioned. Drainage conditions along the downstream limits of the property boundary are characterized as the same shallow flow and braided distributary drainage patterns that exist upstream of the property. ~. 9 'II, \ \ -, '""'" - ~o 0~;: ~II. :- <.i a.. <( :::a: o w :c en 0::: w I- ~ .;I/ftIiK,. - - u w 0:: ::> C> u. ......,. 41i1Ji;;' .-Ilk, ~ ~ -, ~. -, -, -, "",.,> -' ..... - -, - ~, -, - ~, ~, - ~, ...... .....' ~, ~, iI/Ii!Ii." ..oMb ~ - 4Ii!t' ..." Alill~ -, ..,..., ~ "........ I-D. Vegetation 1. Vegetative Inventory i'~- The site is located within the Ambrosia deltoidea - Cercidium microphyllum community of the South- western Desertscrub Biotic Community, Arizona Upland Subdivision of the Sonoran Desert. 2. Significant Species Within the site boundary there are Saguaros (Carnegie a gigantea) of various ages. There are no other protected species. The significant vegetation includes: Mesquite (Prosopis velutina) Foothills Palo Verde (Cercidium microphyllum) Blue Palo Verde (Cercidium floridum) Ironwood (Olneya tesota) Whitethorn Acacia (Acacia constricata) Cat-claw Acacia (Acacia greggi) Desert Hackberry (Celtus pallida) Greythorn (Ziziphus obtusifolia) Saguaro (Carnegiea gigantea) Fishhook Barrel (Ferocactus wislizenii) Cholla (Opuntia spp.) 3. Vegetative Densities ~""'"""' The vegetative density was determined through aerial photographs and field verification. The results of the site survey indicate that there is approximately 10% vegetative cover on the site. Exhibit I-D shows the approximate plant densities on an aerial photograph. The vegetation on the site is characteristic of the Palo Verde Mixed Cactus forest of the Arizona Upland Sonoran Desertscrub Biotic Community. Although the site is crossed by many small washes, none sup- port a riparian habitat. The site has not been disturbed and the vegetation in moderately mature and in good health. Per the Arizona Game and Fish Department, there is the possibility of the Special Status Species Tumamoca macdougalii (Tumamoc Globerry) occurring within 3 miles of the site (See Game and Fish Letter, Exhibit I-E). I-E. Wildlife The letter of review from the Habitat Specialist at the Arizona Game and Fish Department is included as Exhibit I-E. The Department reports the site is located within proposed Critical Habitat for Glaucidium brasilianum cactorum (Cactus Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl). However, there are no Critical Habitats in the project area. It is located in Survey Zone #1. 11 ~rn ~~ c::, ...... ~: q '" o q ... ,... ~ :lj"C ~ ;:; r-- 'tell ~ 9~ ~i 2. rs 5..., gco ~(/) ~O ~ ill c:: ~ ...., . n N CO (/) !: iI 3:: . ~ m , ~ ~ ~ ~ :::::! ~ < \:::) w~ ~Y'l u,--..: ~~ ~ t..~ ~ i '\:::::j ~\, - ~ ~f; -,' t _. ~ ~!J ~ .. ~ ~ qf 0 :::::! ~ \:::) ~~ u-.~ ~~ ~ ~ ~~ ~::::! ---t <:::) 6 <: f' f'" (' f"" r" f" r- - ,..... r- ,.... r-- ("'. f" ,..... ,.... ,.... THE STATE OF ARIZONA GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT GOVERNOR JANET NAPO, COMMISSIONERS CHAIRMAN, W. HAYS GILSTRAP, PHOENIX JOE MELTON, YUMA MICHAEL M. GOUGHTLY. FLAGSTAFF WILLIAM H. MClEAN. GOLD CANYON BOB HERNBRODE. T\JCSON DIRECTOR DUANE L. SHROUFE DEPUTY DIRECTOR STEVE K. FERRELL (i 2221 WEST GREENWAY ROAD, PHOENIX, AI 85023-4399 (602) 942-3000 . AZGFD.GOV June 3, 2005 ~ ~~~ /~~b " Ms. Vicki France Planning Resources 270 N. Church Ave. Tucson, AZ 85710 Re: Special Status Species Information for Township 12 South, Range 12 East, Section 4; Proposed Rezoning. ,..... Dear Ms. France: r" ,..... r' f' f'" ,..... (" ,..... ,..... f'" " f'" f"". ,..... f". ,.... f'" ,.... ,..... ,.... f"' f'" f"". f' f"'. The Arizona Game and Fish Department (Department) has reviewed your request, dated June 1, 2005, regarding special status species information associated with the above-referenced project area. The Department's Heritage Data Management System (HDMS) has been accessed and current records show that the special status species listed on the attachment have been documented as occurring in the project vicinity (3-mile buffer). In addition this project occurs in the vicinity of Proposed Critical Habitat for cactus ferruginous pygmy-owl (Glaucidium brasilianum cactorum). The Depaltment's HDMS data are not intended to include potential distribution of special status species. Arizona is large and diverse with plants, animals, and environmental conditions that are ever changing. Consequently, many areas may contain species that biologists do not know about or species previously noted in a particular area may no longer occur there. Not all of Arizona has been surveyed for special status species, and surveys that have been conducted have varied greatly in scope and intensity. Making available this information does not substitute for the Department's review of project proposals, and should not decrease our opportunities to review and evaluate new project proposals and sites. The Department is also concerned about other resource values, such as other wildlife, including game species, and wildlife-related recreation. The Department would appreciate the oppOltunity to provide an evaluation of impacts to wildlife or wildlife habitats associated with project activities occurring in the subject area, when specific details become available. . Exhibit 1- E Game and Fish Letter AN EOUAL OPPORTUNITY REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS AGENCY " -... Ms. Vicki France June 3, 2005 2 If you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact me at (602) 789-3619. General status information, county and watershed distribution lists and abstracts for some special status species are also available on our web site at http://www.azgfd.gov/hdms. -""., Sincerely, c5&' Qcttr Ginger L. ~ Heritage Data Management System, Data Specialist - -,,~ -.., SSS:glr Attachment cc: Rebecca Davidson, Project Evaluation Program Supervisor Joan Scott, Habitat Program Manager, Region V -... AGFD # 06-01-05(03) -. -. - -. -. -. - -. -. I-F. Viewsheds 1. Views and Vistas from Adjacent Properties Looking Onto and Across the Site - Due to the nature of the topography and the geographic location of the site, views in all directions across the site are of distant mountains. The neighboring property to the south has views of the Torto- lita Mountains and Northern reaches of the Santa Catalina Mountains. Property to the west has similar views. The property across Tangerine Road to the north has views of the Tucson Mountains and Avra Valley. From some vantage points, the Interstate, Concrete Plant and Breakers Water Park are visible. The views from the property on the east side are similar to those in the north. (see Exhibit I-F.l). ~ 2. Site Visibility ....-. The cross slopes in the area are very gentle and the site is heavily vegetated. Because of these factors, the site will be highly visible for about the first 100' from roads and neighboring property, but the interior is not. ~--. ,......... 15 ,- --- 1""'\ 1""'\ ~ !'""\ "'" " ~ 'l ,....., 1""'\ """ ~ ~ " "l !'""\ ~ '1 ~ ~ ~ f""\ ~ """ """ """ ~ """ """ ~ ~ ~ ~ " """ ~ """ ~ "'"' "'"' !'""\ " ~ - 1 Views north to south from Tangerine Road r- - - - -- ----- ------ 2 Views north to south from Tangerine Road Exhibit 1- F.l Views 16 f'" r' ,.... r"' f' (' ,.... r"' ,.... ,.... ,.... r- f" r" f'" r" r" ,.... 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" " ) " " x x x )( x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x ..-.. ~SJ~~~~~~~ pj~--'>g~~:t:!:t>~ !S;;:;~"")::;!C>:b.m".., ~t::;r--~~-r-,/tj;:::!~ !Ji"""'~~~""C::~ ~""""'=rt1~. rti~~ :-< ~:;"~V;C>~ ~C>~:;;!~"" ~~"., TANGERINE ROATJ @) 8 I-G. Traffic 1. Off Site Streets This is a relatively undeveloped area of the Town of Marana. The project will access Tangerine Road, an arterial directly. Approximately two miles to the west is the interchange with Interstate 10. f'.""""- 2. Streets Street Name Travel Capacity Surface Planned Ultimate Right Lanes (Level of Conditions Improvements of Way Service D) Tangerine Road 2 14,600 Paved 4 lanes 350' -400' 3. Intersections There are no intersections within one mile that will be impacted by this development. 4. Bicycle and Pedestrian Ways There are no bicycle and pedestrian ways adjacent to the site. Tangerine Road currently has six (6') foot paved shoulders on both sides. I-H. Recreation and Trails The nearest bicycle trails are the north and south frontage roads of Interstate 10. There are two trails within one mile of the site. They are the Wild Burro Wash (primary), Power Transmission Line Trail (secondary) and Scottie's Loop (local trail, third priority) in the Pima County Trails System. They are shown on Exhibit I-H. There is one recreational facility in the area, Breakers Water Park. .- - 21 '" ~ ~~ '" ~ "",. -. ..", '" "'.*/ ~~~ " #.## " ~., /" ,~ I / / I I I I I I , , , Bike Route - Experienced Wild Burro Wash - Primary Trail Wild Burro ! Wash ~~~ -------- -------- ~ ONE MILE RADIUS "'"' ~ ,..... "'"' ~ ~ ~ """ "" 1""'\ ~ "" ~ 1'""\ r'\ ~ ~ r'\ ~ ~ r'\ -"""\ -"""\ " " """ ~ '1 ~ 1"""\ 1'""\ ~ r'\ "'"' 1'""\ ."", "'"' ~ "" ~ 1"""'\ ~ ---------------- ........ ........ " .... ~ ~~ .......... '" .... .... Powerline Trail \ , , ''''--. \ ~\ \ 1 \ i \ : \ PROJtCT SITE ~ \ W. Tanger ne Road I I \ I I I I \ I I , , , I , I I I I I I / / --- .. . - '. .. :. Scotty's ! Loop I Trail I . , . . . f .. . . . . . .. .. .. . " '" '" Traffic, Recreation and Schools Map Exhibit I-H . . .. pLannlng resources ~ not to scale ~ urban deslon develooment consultants 270 North Church Avenue, Tucson Arizona 85701 . (5201628-1118 fax: 628-7637 22 1"""\ I-I. Cultural, Archaeological, Historic Resources ,- According to Su Benaron at the Arizona State Museum, the site was surveyed by students in 1981. Be- cause of the age of the study and the fact that it was done by students, the State Museum recommends that a "surface inspection" be conducted on this property prior to any ground modification activities (see Exhibit I-I). ~ ,.- ""- ,~- ~- /'''''''''''' 23 """' "'"' '"' .""'\ ~ ""' ~ 1""\ 1""\ """ """' "'"' 1""\ '" " ""'\ """' ~ .., ~ "'"' "'"' .., -, """ """ ~ ~ ""'\ '"' "'"' '" -- """ "'"' -, ~ '"" ~ " """ " """\ r-- Arizona Slate Museum P.O. Box 210026 Tucson, AZ 85721-0026 (520) 621-6302 FAX: (520) 621-2976 THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA~ '. f)~ ~ (\~ / t~\ ~ <; TUCSON ARIZONA June 3, 2005 Vicki France Planning Resources, Inc. 270 N. Church Ave Tucson, Arizona 85701 Re: Archaeological records check for parcel #s 216-07-00 IA and -OOlB, Tangerine Acres, Project no. 05018.00, located in the W Y2 NW 'l4 ofS04 T12S RI2E G&SRBL&M. Dear Ms. France: On June I, 2005, we received a request for an archaeological records check for the above-referenced property. I have consulted our records with the following results. The property has not been inspected for archaeological or historical resources since students examined the area as part of the Northern Tucson Basis Study in 1981. Because of the age of the study, and because it was not performed by professional archaeologists, the ASM is recommending that the property be resurveyed. A list of qualified archaeological contractors can be viewed on our website at htto:/ /www.statemuseum.arizona.edulorofsvcs/permits/oermittees.aso Archaeological surface inspection required under city or county ordinance, or a federal regulation, will require a written report describing the results of the surface inspection and will include recommendations. The archaeologist you select should prepare your report using the standards titled: Standards For Conducting and Reporting Cultural Resource Surveys. Most contractors in Arizona have a copy of these standards. You are responsible for providing the report to the appropriate office requiring the inspection. When surface inspections are required on private lands under city or county ordinance the archaeologist will also submitted copies of your report to the appropriate archaeological site file office. If you have selected an archaeologist from the list provided, that contractor knows where and when to submit reports. If you have questions or need further assistance please contact me. Sincerely, ~~ Su Benaron Assistant Pennits Administrator Phone/fax 520-621-2096 sbenaron@email.arizona.edu - Exhibit 1-1 Arizona State Museum Letter 1- J. Mcharg Composite Map Map 1- J is the required McHarg composite map showing various characteristics described in the previ- ous section of the Inventory and Analysis. Any restrictions on the site are listed below. Topography a. There are no restricted peaks or ridges on the site. b. There are no rock outcrops on the site. c. There are a manmade slopes and wash banks of 15% or greater. Hydrology a. There are lOa-year floodplains with a discharge greater than 100 cfs. b. There are sheet flood areas on the site. c. Portions of the site are within a federally mapped floodplain or floodway. Vegetation The site has vegetation belonging to the Palo Verde Mixed Cactus and Ironwood type of the Sonoran Desert Scrub community. There are saguaros, other significant cacti and vegetation present. Wildlife The site is rated high in the modeled habitat for the Cactus Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl. Viewsheds There are areas of high visibility around the perimeter of the site. 25 ;~ 5~ q .. . ~J"C ;: r-- II ~ ~:::) ~ -... ::s r~ ~ !co ~ ~(/) <::i':> iiO rr-, ill c:: ~ ~..., :::::::! n a N co =<:: ~ (/) '==' N i ~ . ~ ~ :::< , w ~ ~ -.... l.r1 ~ ~ a ~ x x X X X X X X ~ ::::s ~ 0\:) - r-- ~ <;":) ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ l: ii:I ..- .- ..- ,- ~- ..- ..- - - - "'~ ..- #- - ,......... ,~ - ,,,,- -- "'-, ,...- ,.- .-. .- ,- Part II - Land Use Proposal II-A Project Overview The following land use proposal develops design concepts derived from the preceding inventory and analysis of the site's unique characteristics. The proposed zoning for this development is R-80. This zoning is consistent with the adjacent uses and zones. General Plan Issues: The General Plan of any municipality is general in nature and not site specific. With the general nature of General Plans the current land use designation could in fact be Medium Density Residential, which is the designation to the east of the implied Industrial. A determination by the Planning Director can be made for Medium Density Residential. Given the General Plan designation of Medium Density Residential the rezoning requests creates less density than would otherwise permitted under the land use designation. The project is consistent with the Tangerine corridor. Looking at the corridor from east to west, there is some Campus Park Industrial and commercial at Tangerine and Oracle Roads in Oro Valley. As you move west on Tangerine Road the land use designations and current zoning are residential and commer- cial in Oro Valley, Pima County and Marana. The next Industrial use is Hayden concrete (which is on leased land) the truck facility and Trico Electric. The west side of the freeway at Tangerine Road will be developed as commercial as will more than likely the east side. This project is the first of what will most likely be developed within the Tangerine corridor, although some high densities may be developed in various areas. The lot size (two acres) within the project will buffer the homes from both Tangerine Road and Hayden Concrete. Title 17 of the Marana Development Code will require a minimum 25-foot buffer yard along the Hayden property and at least a 10-15 foot buffer yard along Tangerine Road; therefore, the intent of the General Plan has been met by the proposal. II-B Tentative Site Plan The Tentative Site Plan illustrates the design concept (Exhibit II-B.1). 27 Legend .......- PlANNING AREA BOUNDARY ,,' MARANA NW AREA PlAN BOUNDARY IV TRAILS ,~.,' FUTURE INTERCHANGE PLANNED LAND USE U RURAL DENSITY RESIDENTIAL [0.0 - 0.5 DUlAC) _ LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL [0.6 . 3.0 DUlAC) _ MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (3.1 .6.0 DUlAC] _ HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (6.1+ DUlAC) _ MIXED RURAL EZZI MASTER PlANNING AREA _ CORRIDOR COMMERCE _INDUSTRIALlCAMPUS _INDUSTRVUJGENERAL _ AIRPORT ACTIVITY CENTER = PUBLIC _ RECREATIONlOPEN SPACE 1::1 CONSERVATlONIMITlGATlON D FLOODWAY t;:J TOWN CORE . RESORT General Plan Exhibit II-A.1 N Marana Town Umils . . .. pLannlng resources ~ not to scale Ill.2.nD.J.ng urban deslan develoDment consultants 270 North Church Avenue, Tucson Arizona 85701 . 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" \ , , ", ' ::.">~' \. ~I L);' '" \ ~ J7~ /.~ ~ l\ )/0 ~N '>:JC ;/ ~ ~ 1 :;\ l (L/-, ), \ 'I lik 11 rtt\ "',\ .. '" ~ ~2~~) l~~~~ l~~ ~~~~i ~, ~L/ ~~ <?'"~ ~. ~L2,_ ~ =4--,l ~ ==9 '.l=::::E =l :==:L ~=E.c . -' - "~, ~ / ---- - .' ...'v-,c.", ~c:... ! V ~ \.....'" .. '" '<C!J ~~~\.'""t",}\.""'!:!.:~,-"'t~v:ptx \ [, ~ ' J <; L- ~ - o ... ... pLanning resources IRONWOOD ESTRTES -'-..-- ...........~~ .-......... I'HlWtlla.dlA_~..........,.. .1ntJ,...1l'lI "'~'M17 ~ I~ 290' ~I ""'- ... 230' . t /iJ 'L 40' MIN t BUILDING PAD AND DRIVEWAY 0':1: 20,000 SF 30' t 30' :I: t ~32'1- 23 Ironwood Acres Estates Conceptual typical building pad layout 30 300' 30' MIN Exhibit 11- B.2 Grading Exhibit II-C Existing Land Uses 1. Zoning boundaries and existing land uses on adjacent properties can be found on Exhibit II-C.1. 2. This development of low density residential lots is appropriate due to the potential for reintroducing the Cactus Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl, the complicated nature of the hydrology of the Tortolita Fan and the presence of the Ironwood Trees and Saguaros. The size of the lots will also buffer them from the industrial uses to the west. ,.,.- 3. The existing land use to the west is not compatible with the proposed project; however, with the appropriate buffer yards as required by Title 17 of the Marana Development Code and the lot sizes as proposed, compatibility can be achieved. To the east is State Trust land for which no determination has been made as to uses, so at the present time compatibility exists. - - 31 ""........ '" / / / / I AG I I I , -------....--......... AG ........ " , , \ \ \ \ \ I v Federal Land HI HI C V Cl> Cl> :::.... Ol ...... c:: ~ ~ <il (,) 0.. HI a c:: E o 0 V :> 00 0::: HI V HI C V V Breakers C C HI Water Park V ---.-- I SITE c c c \ I I I , I V " State Trust Land / / / / ,- ... ...... Materials Supply \ \ \ \ \ , ", V ............ Truck Repair 1/4 MILE RAD US V = Vacant AG = Zone Concrete Company = Use Zoning & Land Use Map Exhibit II-C.1 . .. plannlng resources ~ not to scale Dlannina urban desian develoDment consultants 270 North Church Avenue, Tucson Arizona 85701 . 1520l 628-1118 fax' 628-7637 32 II-D Topography 1. 30 percent of the site will be graded for the roadways and building pads. The maximum allowable lot grading is 20,000 square feet. The maximum allowable lot grading will accommodate amenities, such as pools, etc. for each lot. 2. The manmade 15% slopes on the site will be impacted by site grading. On-site grading will not affect existing manmade drainage features off-site. 3. The cross slope of the total pre-project area of the site is less than 15% making it unnecessary to take advantage of the allowances provided for in Title 19. II-E Hydrology The drainage for this site consists of maintaining the existing on-site drainage pattern, consisting of shal- low, braided sheet flow. Approximately 35 detached residential lots are proposed for the 78.94 acre site, which are laid out in a manner to maximize the conveyance of stormwater across the site. The building pads are proposed to be elevated to insure that structures will be elevated one foot above the calculated 100-year-water-surface elevations, or one foot above the FEMA AO flood depth, whichever is greater. Building pad armoring will be provided at locations where erosion associated with stormwater runoff is anticipated. Two-dimensional floodplain modeling was performed for developed conditions, which included the encroachment of the proposed building pads. This developed conditions modeling indi- cated that the encroachment associated with the proposed lot layout had no measurable impact on flow depths and velocities across the site. Additionally, stormwater exits the downstream property boundary in substantially the same manner as existing conditions. The parcel is located within a critical basin, as depicted on the Pima County Balance and Critical Basin Map. Per Marana drainage regulations, stormwater detention should be a requirement for development of this parcel. However, it is our recommendation that stormwater detention be waived for this develop- ment for the following reasons: 1. Because of the low density of this development, the increase in peak discharge from the site is very low. The increase in the 100-year discharge with the 1,066 acre off-site watershed will be insignificant. Because of the large difference in the time of concentration between the on-site runoff and off-site runoff, there will be an insignificant peak runoff contribution from this project to the overall watershed hydrology. - 2. There are no existing structures or developments located in the immediate area downstream of this project that would be negatively impacted by a small increase in runoff. 3. There is no practical method of isolating on-site runoff from off-site runoff, within a development of this type. A detention facility that meets Marana's drainage regulations would require storage of runoff from large portions of the 1,066-acre watershed. This type of facility would necessarily be a very large bermed basin that would result in significant disturbance to the existing riparian vegetation/habitat within this area. Additionally, such an on-line detention facility would disrupt the natural sediment transport through the site, and result in downstream erosion and channel degradation. 33 II-F Vegetation The proposed development will be 35 two acre lots; therefore, the disturbance of vegetation will be the construction of roadways. There will be disturbance of vegetation for the construction of building pads; however, individual grading will be presented to the Town of Marana showing the amount of distur- bance. All native plants impacted by development will be dealt with in accordance with the Marana Develop- ment Code Title 17, and in accordance with the Arizona Native Plant Law. Each lot will have deed con- vents restricting the amount of grading and for maintaining undisturbed areas. Title 17 of the Marana Development Code requires buffer yards which will further protect undisturbed areas. II-G Wildlife/buffering Threatened or Endangered Species: This site is in Survey Zone 1 for the Cactus Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl. The site design was done to pre- serve the washes and drainages that contain the habitat. The circulation pattern also avoids these areas. Thus the habitat will be preserved for future habitation by the owls. The site has been routinely surveyed for Cactus Ferruginous Pygmy-Owls. The most recent one was in April 2005. It is attached as Appendix A. No owls have been found. Buffers: No landscape buffers are being proposed for this development because the rear yard setback in the new zone is 40 feet. This site is heavily vegetated, and area of site disturbance will be platted thus forming a more intense bufferyard between uses than the code requires. II-H Viewsheds a. The views from off site will only be impacted for the parcels to the north. The rooftops will probably be the most visible element. No actual vistas will be encroached upon. b. The areas of high visibility are on the edges of the parcel. Due to the density of the vegetation and the planned preservation of the natural vegetation, visibility from off site parcels to on site is not an issue. II-I Traffic 1. The required traffic issues are discussed below: a. Proposed internal circulation is comprised of subdivision streets designed to the Town of Marana Street Standards and are private. b. Off-site improvements will consist of excel and decellanes along Tangerine Road and a 200 foot half street dedication at the time of final plat to the Town of Marana for Tangerine Road. c. The estimated traffic from the development will be approximately 510 Average Daily Trips. 2. Walkways will connect throughout the project and link to Tangerine Road. 34 11- J Public Utilities 1. Sewers The development proposes one-acre lots and therefore will be able to have on site septic systems. 2. Gas Southwest Gas has a 12" line that crosses Tangerine Road about 2,700 feet east of the site. There are no plans to bring a gas line to the site. 3. Water Marana Water has indicated there is capacity for this development. It is likely that the Town of Marana will develop the well on the site for use by development along Tangerine Road including this project. The project proponents are in discussions with the Town of Marana Water Utility for the purchase of the well site. 4. Electric There are existing Trico Electric lines in Tangerine Road and along the east property line that can serve the development. II-K Public Service Impacts 1. Police Town of Marana. 2. Fire Service Prior to final plat, the project will be annexed into the Northwest Fire District. 3. Sanitary Pick- Up This service will be provided by a private contractor. 35 4. Schools This development is expected to generate 16 K-6 students, 9 middle students and 8 high school students. The schools they will attend and capacities are: School Current Enrollment Capacity Ironwood Elementary 881* 733 Tortolita Middle 1068 1347 Mountain View High School 2275 2499 " The Marana Unified School District is adding modular classrooms to handle the extra enrollment until a new school is constructed. 5. Parks The parks that will be impacted are district and regional in nature. The low density of the development provides recreational opportunities on the large lots. The regional park needs will be for sports fields, hiking trails and large-scale recreational activities. The Park, Trail and Open Space Master Plan that was prepared in July 2000 acknowledges the rapid growth in this area and calls for a district park in the vicin- ity of Section 4 or 5. This project lies within the Marana Park Benefit District and will be subject to Park Impact fees (Marana Ordinance 2005.11). II-L Recreation and Trails 1. Due to the low density of the development, no recreation areas will be provided. 2. There will be no dedicated open space. Conservation easements will be employed to protect natural vegetation and water ways including open space. 3. Sidewalks will connect to Tangerine Road. II-M Cultural, Archaeological and Historic Resources 1-3. The site has been surveyed and the report is attached to and made a part of the site analysis. Summary: Based on an archaeological field survey by P.A.s.T. of the site, no archaeological artifact or cultural re- source was found on the project site. 36 BIBLIOGRAPHY AND RESOURCES The following resources, departments, and companies have contributed to the information included in this analysis: Arizona Department of Agriculture and Horticulture Arizona Game and Fish Department Arizona State Museum Arroyo Consulting Baker and Associates Engineering Marana Water Department Professional Archaeological Services and Technologies Pima County Department of Transportation and Flood Control District Pima County Wastewater Management Department Southwest Gas Town of Marana, Marana General Plan, 2002 Trico Electric Power ,"- 37 Appendix A Impact Statement 39 TO'WN OF MARANA PLANNING DEPARTMENT REZONE IMPACT STATEMENT - - - - DEVELOPMENTfPROJECTNArvIE: ,]:1(4JltJlJlJ b . 1}&Il.S.J G.--S7'#j~S "" . _ _ " T . ~ - -- - - ,- ~ _' ., .1 ~,~ '_:~" -- ~" - ~ . /- L AREA OF PROPERTY: ~ II~ t; ".2 /'. ~I SQ. FT. ;1 f. ,. '1 ACRES 2. LOCATION: CDIIJ'JI. silJ~ tJl".1"1i,i4J(JH~ ~J> JlDJ,C.Jl4J7' l'tJ JIll YbAII t4A6UJ~ 3. EXISTlNGZONING: e. t6L~.4- ~,:r PROPOSED ZONING: K" i'. () .,- 4. L1sr RELATED CASES: CASE # FILF/PROJECf NAME II/~ - - ~~.~ .~ I. . ' . ,:T - f ~. 'I . ~; l. .: " , _ ~ . 1. DESCRIBE THE PROPOSED USE OF THE PROPERTY: 1'11/1 JI&.1!4, ~".rA"" H-lJniJ ~4". .~ :1'1?~ >/.TAJ "it 1J11I$ l",,~ ""J"VI(IJ '-BtJ~~~~ AIA~.J, 7'1 T.JJ1t. . iV4J.1'1 8'~j) """sT. $/Jt:# 1.07 1v(~4 B~ CQS74J17 ~R#JJ~J) :/,,, ; H~~ II'1VI'1 tI Jl ~, lill() S.~ #' 2. STATE W}lY THIS USE BENEFITS THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE: - rll~p.HIJJ~e, T J9.l/>b j 4-NtJ7/;~~ /;It,,'SSI.;.l~ :r'rA~ r" ".,~ ./4IVN. __II/!- P t 0 JJ.t:.-.J; Jr "Pf'RIIIAP' W /J.J, SIS r r#~ i>Jf V6tlrh,tl1t/7 :rRJ.flD ~"A rp~ 4~S.A IJ~J) J..1IIiJ2./II(;,J:!. ..1'.JIS y,t. p~ ,~ .?JVA r: /'t' /'.1: 7'"RIJ$7' J Jlfi j) ,,() ~ i,# "IV IJI~ ~ '7").;1.1. ,~, J Jtt/19 1.811. P~&e 12. oilS AugU$12003 N:\SHARED FIl..ES\Rt"'j",,, Chockli,I$\R.%on..dor .-. 3. If TilE PROPOSED USE [S RESIDENT[AL, HOW !vIANY TOTAL Rf:SIDEi\.lTIAL UNITS WiLL THERE BE ON THE FROPERTY TO BE REZONED? !\1ULTI-FAM[LY HOMES .- ~~~~ii~__~ SITE-BuIl;r HOMES 1\1ANUFACTURED HOMES ....UIHERtDESCRIBE):....=-.._ 4. WItL THE SUBJECT PROPERTY BE SPLIT INTO ADDITIONAL LOTS? $YES 0 No IF YES, HOW MANY TOTAL LOTS \'I'ILL THERE BE ON THE PROPERTY TO BE REZONED, AND WHAT SIZE (IN ACRES) WILL EACH LOT BE? WP~N f...t~D :r/JI~ J>R~;dj~JC ~~It j..$ 6///.,I.tF~#~ ~~.?-.s. 5. If ADDITIONAL LOTS WILL BE CREATED BY THIS REZONING, HOI" VV1LL AIL-WEATHER ACCESS BE PROVIDED TO THESE LOTS? 1Ul 6. WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM PROPOSED BUILDING HEIGHT? ,2t"" fEET, ,2 STORIES 7. PROVIDE AN EST[MATE OF WHEN PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT WJLL BE STARTED AND COMPLETED. STARTING DATE: rA.UvIIAJ'il ''7.. COMPLET[ON DATE: ~rJ;. 4'lJlMi~'(19 8. IF THE PROPOSE.D DEVELOPMENT IS COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRl/\ L: A. Bow MANY EMPLOYEES ARE ANTICIPATED? H/" B. How MANY PA.RKING SPACES WILL BE PROVIDED? .II/~ C. WHAT ARE THE EXPEGED HOURS OF OPERATION? J.lL~~___ P.lt:C 13 uf lS AIJltml20Q3 H:\5l tAHEP F1U:'~\J\(>\'i('w Ch("cklist:~\ nc~on{'.l1oc D. WILL A SEPARATE LOADING AREA BEPROVlDEO? .JI.L!1. (IF YES, SHOW LOCATION ON PREUMINARY Dh'VELOPMENT PLAN.) E. ApPROXIlylATESIZEOFBUILDINGS(SQ.Fr.): H/e .- 9. FOR COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENTS, OR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS OF THREE (3) .- --Ri1SIDENCEsPEICA:CRE OR GREATER: --- ,,"""" A. 5T ATE WHlCH BUFFERY ARD IS REQUIRED, PER TITLE 17 OF THE TOWN OF MARANA LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE: . 7116/4 7 - / .4 B. DESCRIBE THE BUFFER mAT WlLL BE PROVIDED (51'ATE BUFFER WlDTH, USE OF WALLS, AND TYPE OF PLANT MATERIAL) TO MEET THE TOWN OF MARANA LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE REQUlREMENTS: -- .2,{''''r~#r I3tJl'-J*'6'1l 4J.(J~J. 1V~s.7 t?,-P""J>iI-~Y, BIJ~""LIi .~i,AJ. IV,UJJ 8',)IIII>612.,/,' I~"'f - 10. IF THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT IS AN INDUSTRIAL PROJECT, STATE THE INDUSrRIAL WASTES THAT WlLL BE PRODUCED AND 'HOW THEY WlLL BE DISPOSED. (DISCUSS THE MEANS OF DISPOSAL WITH THE PIMA COUNTY WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT AT (520) 740-6500 AND THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT At QUAUTY AT (520) 740-3340. LIST ANY PCWW OR PDEQ REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO THlS PROJECT.): - .....- Alld ~ - - rose 14of1& Au!;u't 200~ H:\SH,\!{ED FIL\;l)""\Rcvfe", ChedJi'I,\lte.""".doc ,- 1. ARE THERE EXISTING USES ON THE SITE? 0 YES .la"NO A. IF YES, DESCRIBE THE USE, STATING THE NUMBER AND n'PE OF DWELLING UNITS, 13lJSINE-<;SES, ETe.: B. IF NO, IS THE PROPERTY UNDISTURBED, OR ARE THERE AREAS nun HAVE BEEN GRADED? ~~/"14 /)lsrVJriJl9,.,~Jl 1/1.$ ~&et/'</!p I~ r.rJ-s..r ~ l~j~~Jl// t?.,;Y 2. IF THE PROPOSED REZONING IS APPROVED, "VILL THE EXISTING USE BE REMOVED, ALTERED, OR RBI/lAIN AS IS? j!l/J 3. ARE THERE ANY EXISTING UTILiTY EASEMENTS ON Hili SUBJEcr PROPERTY? 0 YES ~\JO IF YES, STATE THEIR TYPE AND VVlOTH, AND SHOW THEIR LOCATION ON TIlE PRELI!\lINARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN: '1. DESCRIBE THE OVERALL TOPOGRAPffi OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY, AND NOTE "VHETHER ANY SLOPES OF GREATEl{ THAN 15% ARE PRESENT ON THE PROPERn'. NOTE .ANY ROCK OlJTCI;:OPPINGS, UNUSUAL I.ANDFORMS OR arHER SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES: r/;l~ IJ V;JfIl~4f._Jfg~~s Sl~l.t .:,-: "'.//.'>", _-,_rL4_A/L~_L~__~--__ .JU.-k..aL.utA.4Y~7, 0 u r .L..uJ:. p '1' {)~~r 4/1'.s#~~ L_'f_e~",..L. , .1!.~....zH,4___~J2t9~._16!Li.....r.LeUIII---_-.- .------- ]1.l1:t' 15 or 18 :\11&\1<.1 ?-oo~ 1-I:\SI-iARED FIlES\ n",vi('w Clu~d;Ji..lol;\Rl'wnc.drx 5. NOTE ANY AREAS OF HEAVY VEGET ATlON ON THE PREUMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN: ~#.6 ~/;~ ~N"~ Y .s I~ 1/1 ~ I. II~~J .tJ.N JSJ4,JJ I/S",r S~'U"'~-"t.~~ V.t~~.7A:Jl'/#A 1>.1..11' ~ I':J"J.4 ~ . ~ -' 6. ARE THERE ANY NATURAL DRAINAGEWAYS (WASHES) ON TIiESUB]ECT PROPERTY? ZYFS 0 No ..- IF YES, SIATE WHEIHERTHESE NATURAL DRAlNAGEPATIERNS WILL BE ALTERED BY THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT, AND WHAT TYPE OF ALTERATION IS PROPOSED: IVtJ . J""~ 'i!IJJ.l:c,7& CC,..M, 411Jt C'vi.J'Plh 1.H~/"'/UJlJl IIJ;- j.x4AJlI. ilAJ). "lrK-Plllt .J!~l J1JH,Jj./~.P~K4I:i1i~1 IN //,.1- 111. BY 11,,;# .?-~~ A,/I)/.J JI~j) 7"1).6 r~ I!.JAI . ,- -- - 7. Is AUTHORIZATION FROM A!\1Y FEDERAL, Sf ATE OR LOCAL AGENCY REQUIRED? Y JL.s. .- IF YES, PROVIDE NARRATIVE: '4.HY &;lIPs ;11'0 Jlt~""I~~~~J"" "" .- 8. ApPROXIMATELY HOW MUCH OF THE SUBJEcr PROPERTY IS PROPOSED TO BE GRADED, INCLUDING AREAS WHERE ~ VEGETAriaN WILL BE CLEARED? :;I; ~~ . ACRES AND J..~s /' 41"1'1 J"~ PERCENT OF TIlE LAND AREA. How MUCH OF THIS AREA IS CURRENTLY GRADED? .IV ~R.4 ..- 9. DESCRIBE ANY REVEGETATION PROPOSAL IN AREAS WHERE DEVELOPMENT WILL REQUIRE REMOV At OF NATURAL VEGETATION: _ GJJeH J,;-- "'/'~J,. 811 It" ....II~I'-~ J'I/IZA.b IJHJt.~~ N A &i .$ s~~r .9 Jl j-,I. A e:.4J1't1 ~ .7' 12 II (J 7' I'.AI ~..I" .fJl hili H' "'" . .- roge 16 of 18 Augu'1200:; H:\SHAllEO FILE5\Re..i~", Che<klisl>\Rpzl}n~.fl"c ,- 10. WILL 1\ SEPTIC SYSTEM OR PUBLIC SaVER BE USED FOR THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMEN1? ;a'SEPTIC o SEVJER Ir' SEPTIC IS TO BE USED, STATE WHETHER ONE CURRENTLY EXISTS ON THE PROPERTY AND, IF SO, WHETHER ADDlTIONS TO THAT SYSTEM V"ILL BE NEEDED FOR THJS DEVELOPJ\.IENT. (NOTE: FOR INFORMATION ON SEPT1C 51'STElI! REQU1RE1\'IENTS, CALL THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMEt-..'T At QUJ\LlTY 1\T740-3340.): ---IJL1l~.P fIG 'oJ ;;~I ~ T ~.AI S,. 7' ~', ~J. (.. =.M 57~:t.t tJ77"d.;f:.~1iTr~l--'I?~ ...... ;N~7V:=~~_=:.. .__'--~-===--------'~ 11. Hm'l'WILUVATERBESUpPLlEDTOTHEPROPERTY? /'1lJiU9/1iJ JvIJJ.L1i 0.7'/ t.1J' Y 12. Is THE A V AILABLE \VATER SUPPLY ADEQUATE FOR THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT? ..e:fYES 0 No 0 NOT SURE II' PRIV A TE SERVICE IS PROPOSED, IS THERE ^ 100- YEAR ASSURED WATER SUPPLY? .2IYES 0 No 0 NOT SURE 13. VVILL THIS PROJECT EMPLOY ANY WATER HARVESTING TECHNIQUES? EXPU.JN: r~gc 17 of 18 :\u~~us.l 2003 H:\SHAREIJ FJ1.f5\J\cvael\' Ch~klists\Hf'zonr,d{)( ~.., ~,"-~ ":," ,','" ; "", '.' ::C). '::'.'r..-; '<':~'I"<-;' '-<, ", ,- ~-. ",:,:," ',' ,-= DE.,C;CRlBE ADJACENT AND NEARBY LAND USE TYPES AND ZONING WlnnN APPROXIMATELY 500 FEET OF THE SUBJECf PROPERTY IN ALL DIRE010NS: NORTH: At.Il/ GvL r~~1!. - vaG'./'! T ,,~ SOUTH: l!"- (tIll ~ i- ~J.-'77' -;.-- v ~t:'N 7' ,- EAST: C; !I!J~~J,. t,:r) V""'iV7 WEST: HI tN~""Y 2Abllt.1"'RJl9l "Jib G (#A.j.~ ;,or) III) Yl>~1fI C D;'/&u:..r~. 71l1J&N.r&'~illl"'/J~/t.17Y I'a&e 18 of 18 Ati&tis, 2003 H:\SHAllllO FJI..I2$\Rfviow Chockli'I>\'~""e.do( Appendix B Pygmy Owl Survey 48 June 29,2005 TECHNICAL :MEMORANDUM TO: Mr. AI Cummings Tangerine Road Ltd. Partnership 9855 E. Desert Vista Place Tucson, Arizona 85748 (520) 721-8246 FROM: Russell Waldron, SWCA RE: 2005 'CACTUS FERRUGINOUS PYGMY-OWL SURVEYS OF lWO CONTIGUOUS 40- ACRE PARCELS LOCATED ON TANGERINE ROAD,MARANA, ARIZONA (pIMA COUNTY'S ASSESSOR'S #216-07-001A AND #216-07-001B). INTRODUCTION AND METHODS "~ SWCA Environmental Consultants (SWCA) was contracted by Tangerine Road Ltd. Partnership to conduct cactus fenuginous pygmy-owl (Glaucidium brasilianum cactorum) (CFPO) surveys on two parcels located along Tangerine Road. The two parcels are in Section 4 of Township 12 South, Range 12 East, Marana, Arizona (Figure 1). Elevations in the two project areas range froIll approximately 2,100 to 2,160 feet above mean sea level. The two project areas are located within proposed critical habitat for CFPO (Federal Register 2002). In August 2003, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals held that the' U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's (USFWS) decision to list the Arizona population of the CFPO as endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) was arbitrary and capricious (National Association of Home Builders v. Norton), and the case was remanded to U.S. District Judge Susan R. Bolton for further proceedings consistent with the opinion. The date for the fmal designation of critical habitat (September 29,2003) was vacated in October 2003. In December 2003, USFWS filed papers asking Judge Bolton to drop the Listing Rule for CFPO, but on June 28, 2004, Judge Bolton declined to vacate the Listing Rule and ordered USFWS to report to the Court on the status of its reconsideration of the Listing Rule and of its Critical Habitat designation on or before January 31, 2005. On January 31, 2005, USFWS provided to the Court the requested status report, in which it indicated that it had prepared a draft determination regarding the Listing Rule. The Listing Rule is currently undergoing fmal review in Washington D,C., but a firm date for finalization of this determination has not been set. Therefore, CFPO is still federally listed as endangered and afforded protection under the ESA. The surveys conducted in 2005 represent the fourth survey on the two parcels for CFPO. The p'arcels were surveyed in 2001, 2002, and 2003 for CFPO. SWCA Environmental Consultants 343 West Franklin Street, Tucson, Arizona 85701 I I I .c'. , ~ c, I , I " I }; " I L \ MARANA ,>J .\1 '. c'\ 'Jlr . '-",. ' ~ " '- I. }--" J i " f7~,' I . ;:' 'Il'::"':'hh_"! '.1\ f.:.__:'J, ", ,. ' "1 " ,. ...,. i ~~\<)J2056 " ("'0 \'I~1 '\,.~,. . \, t'~'_';"'_" i "-', l "" '" 'I ~~"" ", i . ",' : ..~~: t" ,. ., r\ ~... I ~"'"'~ ~'~ ;;;;;/' " j. ',\( .~, .~ - ...., " . 0, . ~~~ -1-'_~, ."\>~ '"..1 I' ",7'\ " "," -~_..?) i'_~~ .'"r ,+ __'~'.'-'.-h~'''+ ~.;::o. r..!.i-f---l' ~ "'~ ~ '- ,,2065 ',~ 'r-,:') \ ~-..~......-, ./ ..... "'\:,'" - r:;;::;:) ~ j '\( ~ ',r . :<~~~<~,;J, !. '-\/ .f>' ~:.~:".ji\\ ~~ .~ '\.. .'", 8ASEMAP LOCATION { i J ARIZONA KI';Y - - SUNey Boundary . CFPO Call Station TANGERINE ROAD 80-ACRE 2005 CFPO SURVEY Pima County, Ariz. o 1000 2000 Feet ~. One inch is approximately 2000 (ect Figure 1. Project location. ^- ~ .J ..J '"" '" ,A ~ ,.,.. ~J -l -l - ~ -L ,~- ..l . .- ,..I. .L - .L .L ,.- i'- The 2005 surveys were conducted under USFWS Endangered Species Permits TE798 1 07-0 (issued to SWCA's Tucson Office) and TE013l49-0 (issued to Thomas Staudt), according to the January 2000 protocol (USFWS 2000a), in all areas that contained suitable habitat within or adjacent to the project area The USFWS (2000a) defines suitable habitat for CFPO as areas below 4,000 feet in elevation containing one or more of the following vegetation communities: Riparian vegetation, such as cottonwoods, willows, mesquites, ash, or other trees growing alo~g watercourses; Sonoran Desert<;crub, particularly areas containing saguaro cactus or other columnar cactus (eight feet or taller), or with ironwood, mesquite, paloverde or other trees in association with at least some shrubs (acacia, prickly pear cactus, desert hackberry, graythorn, etc.); or Semidesert Grassland, with drainages containing mesquite, hackberry, cottonwood, willow, ash, etc. Any of these areas with or without saguaros, but which contain the appropriate trees and lower-level cover, are considered suitable if there are individual trees with a trunk diameter of six inches or greater measured at 4.5 feet above the ground. Urban areas within Tucson and Phoenix, as delineated by USFWS, and areas currently devoid of saguaros, other columnar cactus, or trees (such as agricultural fields) are excluded. PROJECT AREA VEGETATION DESCRIPTION The two parcels fit the description of suitable habitat as defmed above by USFWS. They are both located in the Arizona Upland subdivision of the Sonoran Desertscrub biotic community (Brown 1994) and are relatively undisturbed. Dominant overstory species are velvet mesquite (Prosopis velutina) and foothill paloverde (Cercidium microphyllum). Saguaros (Carnegiea gigantean) occur on the parcels in medium densities. Common understory plants include creosote bush (Larrea tridentata), prickly pear cactus . (Opuntia spp.), cholla cactus (Opuntia spp.), and barrel cactus (F erocactus wislezenii). RESULTS No CFPO were detected within or near the project area during surveys conducted in 2001, 2002, 2003, or 2005. A summary of the 2005 survey year is provided in Table 1 below. Completed CFPO survey fonns are provided in Appendix A. Surveys in 2005 represent the first of two consecutive years of surveys recommended by USFWS for project clearance. According to USFWS recommendations (USFWS 2000b): "Survey results from the two - consecutive year effort will be valid from the last survey of the second year of surveys through December 31 of that calendar year. This will provide a six to ten month window for vegetation clearing activities. If .- ",-.-. 3 SWCA Environmental Consultants 343 West Franklin Street, Tucson, Arizona 85701 I I I vegetation clearing is not completed in that time frame and suitable habitat is still present on January 1, we recommend three additional surveys be completed during the following survey season (January through June) before further land clearing of suitable habitat occurs." Table 1. 2005 CFPO Survey Summary for the Two Tangerine Road 40-acre Parcels Start Time End Time Number Date (MST) (MST) Weather Conditions of Call Response Stations 04/13/2005 0512 0747 5-10% cloud cover, 0-8 mph wind, 17-22OC 8 None 05/13/2005 0453. 0729 Clear, 0-4 mph wind, 14-23OC 8 None 06/01/2005 0424 0703 40-100% cloud cover, 0-3 mph wind, 12-29OC 8 None 4 SWCA Environmental Consultants 343 West Franklin Street, Tucson, Arizona 85701 '1 ,.,-... j ] ] -t -~ "-I -1 ~.,- ~1 J =1 -f --t ,..... -I ",,- ~-I -I ..~,..,. '-I "J<_ -, &-1 ....-., LITERATURE CITED Brown, D.E. (ed.) 1994 Biotic communities: southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico, University of Utah Press, Salt Lake City. 342 p. Federal Register 2002 Endangered and threatened wildlife and plants; Designation of critical habitat for the Arizona distinct population segment of the cactus ferruginous pygmy-owl (Glaucidium brasilianum cae/arum), 67:71032-71064. USFWS (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) 2000a Recomrilended guidance for private landowners concerning the cactus ferruginous pygmy-owl. 2000b Cactus ferruginous pygmy-owl survey protocol. Revised January 2000. 10pp. SWCA Environmental Consultants (SWCA) 2004 2004 cactus ferruginous pygmy-owl surveys of Tucson Water's Spencer Avenue Transmission Main project area, Pima County, Arizona. 5 SWCA Environmental Consultants 343 West Franklin Street, Tucson, Arizona 85701 CE P:IPROJECfS\9549 ]angerine Rd gOacres CFPO 2005\reportlTlllIgerine Road 80-acre 2005 CFPO Report.doc '~ ".- 1 ,- ,"""" j, ,.,.-~ -- ~ ~ .J ..JJ ,...- tJ -- ..... Ii #- .-.. ,.J .J ,,.1 ,.J ,J ,.1 ,-1 I ,,,,", ,J .1 J.. 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Habitat type (Brown 1994) (Choose one, jf characteristics of another type are found detail in Habitat section below): .~ AZ upland-Sonoran desertscrub (SDS) 0 Mesoriparian vegetation o Lower Colorado River-SDS 0 Xeroriparian vegetation o . S'emidesert grassland UTM Datum (Choose one): ~ NAD 27' 0 NAD 83 START:UTM (start): E t;.,}{,?:2. N '3)'15'1 )...'76 Time (military): (Yi/l? Temp (Oc): t? Wind (mph): (;) Cloud (%): / () END: VTM (end): E tff~? 1./-. N 3W'72.S-y Time,(militllI)'): (>7$0 Temp (Oc): :1 2. Wind (mph): l-/~ r Cloud (%): .5' % full 1'/0/"',) CFPO detected? Y @~ifY, fln out detection form) Time detected: =- Call-point detected at:- Other Avian Responses: (Describe behavior of other bird species responding to CFPO tape) /I/o 1I.E.:~~wr-,I;: Habitat: (Note the habitat conditions across the survey area, make note of any significant variation in habitat in additional comments)': Percent cover for all vegetation - 0 Low lJ Medium~High Number of call points within 10m of canopy species taller than 2 m - 'I Primary dominarit plant species: l&J/~ t/(,..r/rif- Secondary dominant plant species: c./lf5..~~ IE / f?J'G-S-eZC4 ,1"'=. Tertiary dominant plant species: i.3vl rSA-? IE.. "i /"'Ji.$j ~ .lJt:p.('f::;./ c..c:~ r Topographic characteristics: F 1-. In 'd i-fA :fmerll ,.,...~/, (-</ Additional corru:tients: (Note disturbances, observed water sources, other birds observations, unique habitat features, etc.) b!}{)y1 ri(. x. (J4-'t#f. (110])0 c (<.r v"=r'l.L). IH~PL... ~L .'iL .r,..~,u wvvp~ p.wsf, cB ili. . fI~F.:L Csf F I . 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CFPO detected (previous survey): Y ~ Time of day? @uririse 0 Sunset Official Sunrise/Sunset time: 0 S 2- ?- Habitat type (Brown 1994) (Choose o~e. if characteristics of another type are found detail in Habitat section below): <.fiJ AZ upland-Sonorandesertscrub (SDS) 0 Mesoriparian vegetation o Lower Colorado River-SDS 0 Xeroriparian vegetation o Semidesert grassland UTMDatum (Choose one): ~ NAD 27 0 NAD 83 START: UTM (start): E Lf51(p~o .N ~ 5'61;). 73 Time (military): %3 Temp (Oc): 1'1. Wind (mph): c>- if Cloud (%): () END: UTM (end): E tf 8' fo 7; N 3'15 8""7 d- (., I Time (moi1itary):7:>" j Temp (Oc): ~:13 Wind ~mph): o-'-f Cloud (%): C> Moon visible during survey:. vfN) If Yes, Moon phase: new 1,4 Y2 % . full Number of call points complet~ s: Length of survey route (m): . ;)700 Type of player. used (brandandmodeJ): Lohma:n W lId /if-C) Call1hj S~Sk::M. CFPO detected? Y@);fY, fin out detection form) Time detected:. .-. Call point detected at: Other Avian Responses: (Describe behavior of other bird species responding to CFf>O tape) 0 -- ---- ----~ ~ Habitat: (Note the habitat conditions across the survey area, make note of any significant variation in habitat in additional comments): Percent cover for all vegOetation - 0 Low .~ Medium 0 High Number of call points within 10m of canopy species taller than 2 m - q- Primary dominant plant species: CcM ., Secondary dominant plant species: L..A-Tf2- i;;::~,:=::::C~~ies~ ~~ wi ~.~. ~ AddltlOnal comments:. (Note.disturbances, observed water sources, other birds observations, uniqu abitat features, etc.) ~.~~ CAr:n (Ct V1cA Page 1 of2 I I I I I I I I I l (1) N I ~ I I I I I I I I I ~ <;-J -.J --- ~ I I I I ~I~ 'oyJ Vl -+ l..I"f'-l -I ~21 I ;:;. ~I I I I ~{;'Fo Ei" \!) ~ 0j ~ ClJI I ~<S)o C) ~ \J) ~I I -.r) !\) v'j ~ ~I , i -J ~It' ~~ ~ IJ) ~ I~ i }oJ t:r1 5' I ~~ \l'l - ..- I -S) --f:-~ - ('t> 1 Q "'9 O-~ I , I I I I I r! 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Elevation (ft.): min."'2..lLO Route previously surveyed? ~N Date (yyyy~J;?)J 0 ~1 (3 CFPO detect~.d (previous Survey): Y ~ Time of day? l.Sunrise'o Suns~t Official Sunrise/Sunset time: 'OC:; {g H'abitat type (Brown 1994) (Choose one, if characteristics of another type are found detail in Habitat section below): . , ~AZ upland-Sonoran desertscrub (SDS) 0 Mesoriparian vegetation o Lower Colorado River-SDS 0 Xeroriparian vegetation o Semidesert grassland UTM Datum (Choose one): .WJ' NAD 27 0 . N.AD 83 START: UTM (start): E4t-:} lo-;J-5 N 3Bg-:t-:z::}-}/ , , Time (militaIy):~ Temp ("c): \ '2- '. Wind. (mph): 0 - J Cloud (%):j-n ~: UTM (end): E~ q~~o~ N~SS{1-z-.51--.__. . Trme (military):D::tt>~ Temp ("c): 7A Wmd (mph): I 3- Cloud (%): loO Moon visible during survey:.@N If Yes, Moon phase: new G Yz % Number of call points completed: Length of survey route (m):'t Type of player used {brand and model): . :\'\0 '0. J( Fb...~L '1flI\ +. - r~ . CFPO detected? 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I f5 g , ~ c ~~~ ....., ~ ~ I o =f! >-- '"r1 2 c . ..... ~ p (i) p: of5 ~ ~~ ~! o JI II Appendix C Archaeological Study 62 _. CULTURAL RESOURCES SURVEY OF THE IRONWOOD ESTATES PROJECT NEAR MARANA, PIMA COUNTY, ARIZONA Submitted to: Planning Resources 270 North Church Tucson, Al 85701 .- Submitted by .- Professional Archaeological Services of Tucson 5036 Golder Ranch Rd. Tucson, Al 85739.4265 .- ""''''""'' Prepared by David V .M. Stephen Ph.D. Principal Investigator State Antiquities Permit No. 2oo5.42BL .- ,- P.A.S.T. Cultural Resources Report No. 051753 10/31/2005 ""- II P.A.S.T. ABSTRACT & PROJECT SUMMARY FORM P.A.S.T. JOB NO. 051753 OVERVIEW. An on-foot cultural resources survey of private property (80 acres) in anticipation of land development near Marano in Pima County identified no cultural resources and 3 isolated artifacf(s). Eastern half of the property has been disked, perhaps for agricultural purposes. INTRODUCTION (01) I Cultural Resources Survey Of The Ironwood Estates Proiect Near Marano, Pima County, Al. I (02) 10/31/2005 (03) Aaency Name: (04) ASM Permit No. 2005-42BL I Other Permits: I NA (05) Proiect Description: The land is slated for residential development. (061 Agency Reference: Proiect Sponsor: Planning Resources (07) PROJ ECT LOCA liON IN FORMA TION (see also attached copy of USGS map) County: I Pima I Vicinity of I Marano I Al Legal: I Within the W2 of NW4 Section 4 T12S R12E G&SRB&M Al QUAD I USGS MAP NAME I MAP SCALE 1. AA:12 NW I Marano I 7.5' 108) SURVEY INFORMATION Type: I Non-collection on-foot survey with systematic 20m transects or equal I Person-days I 2 80 acres AND/OR 0 miles long BY 0 foot wide riaht-of-way I Percent surveyed I 100% Land Ownership I Private Field Crew I A. Lenhart I Project Director: I David Stephen Field Work Dates I October 10 & 13, 2005 I Ground visibility was effected I minimally Additional Survey Records Submitted: I None I Artifact Collections Submitted to ASM: I None (09-10) CULTURAL RESOURCES WITHIN PROJECT AREA (see report narrative for additional information) Archives Researched: ASM/ AlSITE t8J SHPO 0 I GLO 0 I MNA 0 I Other: Numbers of eliaible sites NA Numbers of ineliaible sites NA Previously recorded sites NA New sites found this proiect NA Artifact scatters NA Total sites NONE Sites within 100 meters AA: 12:722 Isolate density/total artifacts < 1 per acre 13 AZ AA:12: 54, 57, 61, 82,108,118,158,159,160,161. 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 197,206, Sites in 1.6 km radius 257,259,260,261,262,335,336,337,338,339, 340, 341,342,343,344, 345, 373,417, 422,423,424,674,722,723,724, Ref. No. Of Prior Surveys 1981-174asm and with Tangerine Road 1989-158 & 2002-155 both ASM (011) RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FURTHER WORK (see also comments below) FURTHER WORK RECOMMENDED I NONE ~ OR SITE RECORDING 0 I MONITORING 0 I SUB-SURFACE TESTING 0 I DATA RECOVERY 0 COMMENTS {see report narrative additional information I The quantity of artifacts within the subject property and data about known sites suggests the undertaking will impact no cultural resources. Based on the fieldwork and archival documentation, the project sponsor should be allowed to develop the subject property without further cultural resource studies. Form Completed By I David Stephen I Form Rev. 1/02 I Date I 10/31/2005 Ironwood Estates, Page 1 .".,.... Cultural Resources Survey Of The Ironwood Estates Project Near Marana, Pima County, Arizona PAST No. 051753 - - Introduction. Personnel from P.A.SJ. conducted a 2 person-day, survey of the Ironwood Estates property on October 10 & 13, 2005 located in Pima County near Marana in anticipation af residential development. The purpose of the project was to determine whether any significant cultural resources that might be adversely impacted by construction were present. The project sponsor (Planning Resources) initiated this study in accordance with municipal requirements. P .A.SJ. holds permit 2OOS-42BL issued under the Arizona Antiquities Act through the Arizona State Museum. Project Location and Ownership. The approximately 80-acre project area is located in the north western portion of the Tucson Basin (Figure 1). The project area is located on the Marana United States Geological Survey 7.5' map. The location with respect to the Public Land Survey is within the W2 of NW 4 of section 4 T12S R 12E G&SRB&M. The UTM values for selected boundary points are shown on the map to indicate the extent of the parcel. The boundary shown on the map is reasonably accurate given the limitations of a 1 :24,000 scale map. It is based on data and maps provided by the client as well as field observations but it is not intended to represent the precise legal extent of the parcel. Unless otherwise noted, land ownership coincides with the parcel and survey boundary shown in Figure 1. The fieldwork was conducted on private lands. - - ,- - ,- - - -,- - - - - Base Maps Included In Report Figure 1 is a copy of a portion of the U.S.G.S. Marana 7.S-minute topographic map that shows the project boundaries, archaeological sites within the project area, and all isolated artifacts and features found during the survey. Table A-l, located at the end of the report, provides coordinate and other information for these isolates. Projects with boundaries extending across multiple U.S.G.S. maps are so noted on page ii and in the lower left of Figure 1. - - - ".e'-' - BACKGROUND TO STUDY AREA: Effective Environment. The study . area is within the Basin and Range physiographic province at an approximate elevation of 2,150 feet. Project area vegetation is typical of the Arizona Upland subdivision of the Sonoran Desertscrub biotic province (Turner and Brown 1982) predominately comprised of bursage, annual grasses, palo verde, mesquite and creosote. P.AS.T. TllCSOIl, ArIzona USA www.paltarizona.eom 520.825.3536 -- ~ :1- ... ... g; .... ~ ~ ~ "" " '"'" ~ 'l ~ ~ ~ """\ 1 ""' ~ "'"' ~ '"" ~ '" '" """' ~ '"" 'l ""' ""'\ ~ '" '"'" ~ "'" '"'" '" ~ ~ "'" '"" ~ "'"' -.. """ "" ~ Ironwood Estates, Page 2 Fi ure 1. Marana U.S.G.S. 7.5' MAP T12S R12E 051753 196.000 4a;.000 419.000 lauoo *.~":[ .~t"&P{\"~ ~::",~;~~"'M - '\ ~ ',':( '{ ...)r,;F.". "~l <..,.~~~ 1& :~.. ~ . ,..it'~ l' to ~ . ~ " ''''''. '\ '. ; r;.~ '" .+.r _ . Ii! . 'I.. ....21JO.. ....." _ . . ~ .........,....,. ," /" . " ~ " ",', " ~ j( .:;. '. \ y':\>t ~.f '..f '.J J,.' \ /~ ". "\ "..\' "'-\ '): \ ' . 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J "-::11 r__.. -.........-....c r. ., 1Io::.:;~:::,.;::. LL__l_..L ~mtlt'( ~ ~ NOTE: Due to the sensilivily of sile locations, only sites within the project area ore depicted on the map Site locations os well os their geometric representation and extent are approximate. + = isolate P.A.S.T. P.A.s.T. TUClion. Arizona USA www.pastarizona.com 520. 825.3536 Ironwood Estates. Page 3 -- -- Records Review. A review of the records of the Arizona State Museum (ASM). in anticipation of the survey revealed that the subject parcel had either not undergone a complete, intensive archaeological survey or sufficient time had passed since an earlier study suggesting heretofore undiscovered cultural resources may have been subsequently exposed that would not have been documented by the initial field work. The ASM records, as well as the other archives (Contzen 1897), revealed no recorded cultural resources on the inspected parcel. Previously recorded cultural resources within a 100-meter perimeter around the project boundary are noted since such resources may account for the presence of isolated non-site cultural entities found on the parcel. Recorded cultural resources within a 1 .6-kilometer radius of the center of the project area are listed on the project summary form and in Table A-2. ..- -- - Culture History. The antiquity laws apply to human cultural remains in excess of 50 years of age and require them to be assessed as to their potential for yielding important information. Consequently, sites and artifacts dating from the mid twentieth century and earlier must be evaluated. The historical period that commenced in roughly 1700 is comprised of the Spanish, Mexican and Anglo occupations with some researchers recognizing the protohistoric as a transitional culture from the earlier prehistoric occupations. The prehistoric peoples who lived in this region include the Hohokam. Archaic and Paleoindian cultures. The Hohokam (A.D. 450 - 14501. The Hohokam were a sedentary, agriculture-based people who produced both plain and decorated pottery, along with numerous other crafts of shell. stone and clay. They were skillful agriculturists who lived in houses built in shallow pits and constructed extensive irrigation canal systems. In some of the larger villages, they built ballcourts that probably served as focal points for ceremonial or recreational activities. Whether the Hohokam migrated into the region from Mexico or developed from indigenous Archaic populations is still hotly debated. The Hohokam cultural sequence was established in the 1930s based on the decorated pottery types unearthed at the Snaketown Site in the Phoenix Basin. Shortly thereafter, Isabel Kelly modified this chronology to fit the Tucson Basin sequence after her excavations at the Hodges Ruin in Tucson. Since that time. the continual acquisition of new archaeological data has brought about many refinements in the chronology. Archaic Era (7500 B.C. - A.D. 4501. The Archaic era has traditionally been characterized by assemblages of chipped stone artifacts along with ground stone tools for processing plant materials, and a lack of ceramics. Recent research in the Tucson Basin and elsewhere has demonstrated the presence of pit house villages, agriculture and some ceramics in the Late Archaic. The shift from a hunting-based economy to a reliance on plant foraging and small-game hunting that characterized the Archaic sites was caused by the extinction of Pleistocene mammals favored by the Paleoindians. Paleo-Indian Era (ca. 10,000 - 7500 B.C.!. Eleven thousand years ago, the climate in the Southwestern United States was considerably wetter and cooler than it is today, and much of the terrain consisted of lush grasslands that supported herds of mammoth, bison and other large grazing animals. Many of the earliest occupants of the area, -. >- - ,- -- -. - ,"""" -- - ,- ,- -. - -- - ~ ,- P.A.s. T. Tuaon, Arizona USA www.pastarlzoo.a.com 520. 825.3536 - -, Ironwood Estates, Page 4 ~ - known as Paleoindians, were hunters who subsisted on these large, late Pleistocene mammals. The belief that many of the Paleoindians were primarily big-game hunters is supported by the fact that most of the Paleo-Indian sites that have been excavated have been kill and butchering sites. The artifact assemblages from these sites are mode up of projectile points and other stone tools suitable for skinning animals and cutting meat and bone. The earliest Paleo-Indian artifacts found in southern Arizona belong to the Clovis complex (9500-9000 B.C.), which is characterized by long, lanceolate. fluted Clovis points, along with other stone implements and bone artifacts. Survey Expectations. This project's study area was located in a portion of southern Arizona that is conducive to prehistoric and/or historical settlement. Therefore, it was considered a reasonable likelihood that prehistoric or historical sites would be found during the survey. - ~, - - - - - _. - CULTURAL RESOURCES SURVEY: Methods. The fieldwork consisted of on intensive on-foot coverage of the property by our stoff in order to identify and locate any cultural resources, historic or prehistoric, within the property boundaries. Field personnel {A. Lenhart) were spaced approximately 20 meters aport and crossed the subject property in 0 series of contiguous corridors with any areas of extreme slope covered less intensively. Survey transects paralleled the longest dimension of the property except when prevented by the landform, vegetation density or hydrological features. Unless noted otherwise, the transect count is the quotient of the transect extent and parcel width. General conditions were excellent for conducting the fieldwork. Ground visibility was minimally affected by the presence of trees, shrubs, semi-shrubs. succulents and grasses. The original landform was severely disturbed by modern alterations to the ground surface. Survey Results. The information derived from the fieldwork is generally in keeping with the expectations generated from archival and literature sources. There were no surface indications of archaeological resources on the property which meet the Arizona state Museum minimum standard for recording as an archaeological site or that would be eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. The occurrence of isolated artifacts and artifacts in lower density than that required for formal recording as a cultural resource are documented below, in Figure 1 or in Table A-l as appropriate. For this project 0 total of 3 isolated artifacts or non-site features were noted. More recent cultural manifestations identified during the survey include dirt tracks, informal trails and a light scatter of trash. All appear to be modern in origin. Evaluation of Cultural Resources. Although archaeological and historical sites may qualify for formal recording under state standards, they generally are not considered significant unless they are eligible for listing in the Arizona or Notional Register of Historic Places. According to the current standards ci property must possess sufficient integrity, significance and antiquity to be listed in the Register. In addition to being at least 50 years of age a resource must meet the criteria set forth below: - - - ~ - ~. _. ;I!fIIPlItt - - - - - _. - - - ........ - - - - ......, - P.A.s.T. Tucson, Arizona USA www.pastarlzoaa.eom 520. 825.3536 - - -- - - -, Ironwood Estates. Page 5 -- The quality of significance in American or Arizona history. architecture. archaeology. and culture is present in districts. sites. buildings. structures. and objects that possess integrity of location. design. setting. materials. workmanship. feeling. and association. and: A) that are associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history; or B) that are associated with the lives of persons significant in our past; or C) that embody the distinctive characteristics of a type. period. or method of construction. or that represent the work of a master. or that possess high artistic values. or that represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction; or D) that have yielded. or may be likely to yield. information important in prehistory or history (National Park Service 1986) ERglbUIIy Evaluation. No cultural resources were located during the course of the fieldwork in the project area appear to be more than 50 years old. Consequently it is not germane to assess significance under any of the criteria listed above. Evaluation Of Effects Of The Proposed Project. Considering the cultural resources found on the property. the development of the inspected parcel will not have an effect on potentially significant cultural resources. Recommendations. Based on the archival information. field methods. the observable surface indications and because none of the materials observed on the subject property have potential to provide important archaeological or historical information beyond what was obtained for this project. P.A.S.T. supports approving the sponsor's application. Although P.A.S.T. does not endorse additional archaeological studies for this project. ground-clisturbing activities on the property should not commence without authorization by the agency archaeologist(s) . There remains the possibility that ground-disturbing activities could reveal the presence of heretofore undiscovered cultural. resources. If such materials are discovered construction activities should stop. Consultation should be initiated with the appropriate agency archaeologist. and if applicable under ARS ~41-841 et seq. the Arizona State Museum. to assess the potential significance of any materials unearthed. Under state law (ARS 41-9865 & ~41-844) if human skeletal remains or funerary objects are discovered on either public or private lands the Arizona State Museum should be contacted immediately. NOTE fOR ADOT INVOLVED PROJECTS: If previously unidentified cultural resources are encountered during activity relate<;l to the use of this source. the contractor shall stop work immediately at that location and shall take all reasonable steps to secure the preservation of those resources. The Engineer will contact the ADOT Environmental Planning Group, Historic Preservation Team at 602.712.8641 and make arrangements for the proper treatment of those resources. -- .- .-. ,.- .- -- .- -- ,- ,- .-. -- -- .-' .-. -- .-. .-. P.A.S.T. TUCSOJl, Arizona USA w_.pastarizoaa.com 520. 825.3536 - -, Ironwood Estates, Page 6 - - - LITERATURE CITED ~ Contzen, P 1897 G.L.O. Surveyor's Maps and Notes T12S RI2E. On file, B.L.M Regional Office, Phoenix, Arizona. - -- - National ParI< Service 1986 How to Apply the National Register Criteria for Evaluation. Department of the Interior. Copies available from Bulletin No. 16. National Register of Historic Places. Turner, R. and D. Brown 1982 Sonoran Desertscrub. In Biotic Communities of the American Southwest - United States and Mexico, edited by D. Brown, pp. 118-121. University of Arizona for Boyce Thompson Southwestern Arboretum, Superior, Arizona. - - - - - - - - - - - - -, ......." - - - ..... - - - - - -. JI/IJIIi4" - - - P.A.s.T. TucsOD, Arizona USA www.pastarizona.eom 510. 815.3536 - - - - ,.., - Ironwood Estates, Page 7 APPENDIX A - SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT TABLES #,,",- Table A-1. Isolates Provenience (all UTM Zone 12) Total isolated artifacts: 3 I Isolates per acre: <1 I GPS Datum: NAD27 181 WGS84 0 ISO # Eastina Northina Kind Comments a 487857 3586493 CS 1 chipped stone artifact b 487781 3587149 CS&PW 1 plainware sherd and 1 core c d e f a h i i k I m (Individual ArtIfacb: PW - PlAINWAIIE; ow - DECOllATED; CS -. CHIPl'ED STONE; G$ - Ground STONE: fll- fAil; SH - SHEIk 011- OTHER) (Han-sl. enlIIIes: NSS - non-sl. arlHact sealter: NSf - non-de feature ,......... Table A-2. Table of Recorded Sites Within 1.6 km Radius (all G&SRB&M) ASM Quad Site Numbers AA:12 54,57,61,82,108,118,158,159,160,161, 162,163, 164,165,166.197,206, 257,259,260,261,262,335,336,337.338,339,340,341,342,343,344,345, 373,417,422,423,424,674,722,723,724 ,.- Table A-3. Site Management Summary Table (all G&SRB&M) onlY reauired when aremer than 3 sites are located ASM' Status T/RISeetlon Owner- Content EBglble? Additional Work shlD or Aae Recommended NONE NONE - "'",-- f"..... <~"""'- P.A.s.T. TlIClIOIl, Arizona USA www.pllllarlzona.eom SZO. 825.3536 Appendix C Jurisdictional Waters Delineation ..~ "'-. f- ,.- ,-.. ,- ~ ,.",.."""", <""'- ,- ,- .- 73 ~ Q:\Jobs\1200's\1284,OI\lronwood Acres JD.doc WestLand Resources, Inc. Engineering and Environmental.Consultants PRELIMINARY JURISDICTIONAL WATERS DELINEATION FOR THE IRONWOOD ACRES ESTATES PROPERTY, MARANA, PIMA COUNTY, ARIZONA Prepared for: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Prepared by: WestLand Resources, Inc. Date: November 23, 2005 1 - ~ Project No.: 1284.01 805 805 TABLE OF CONTENTS - ) INTRODUCTION...... '" ............... ......... ...... ... ............ ........................ ............. ....................... ....... .... 1 METI-IODS ........................................... ...... ................ ............................................... ,;..................... 2 RESULTS............... .... ........... .......... .............. ....... ............. ..... ........ .......... ...... .................. ..... .......... 2 LIST OF FIGURES (follow text) - ~ Figure 1. Vicinity Map LIST OF ATTACHMENTS - Attachment I. Preliminary Jurisdictional Waters Delineation Attachment 2. Representative Photographs Attachment 3. Data Sheets Attachment 4. Agent Designation Documentation ~ ~ ."""" .~ - INTRODUCTION ] ] WestLand Resources, Inc. (WestLand) completed a preliminary jurisdictional waters delineation of areas dlat may be considered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) as waters of the United States! for the approximately 80-acre Ironwood Acres Estates Property located in Marana, Pima County, Arizona (Township 12 South, Range 12 East, W"h., NW1;4 Section 4; the Property). Figure 1 is a Vicinity Map for the Property. ~ J Because the ACOE is the agency responsible for determining the jurisdictional status of drainages and other areas that may be considered waters of the United States, we refer to the waters delineated in this report as "potential" jurisdictional waters. WestLand's assessment of jurisdictional status is based upon previous experience with the ACoE and currently aCcepted protocols for delineatingjurisdictional waters and their boundaries. ~. - ~ .~. I I H' I I I - .J. ,..L ~ Preliminary Jurisdictional Waters Delineation Ironwood Acres Estates Property November 23, 2005 Page 2 METHODS WestLand determined the area of potentially jurisdictional waters of the United States (waters) within the Property through a review of I "=200' aerial photos (taken in July 2005 by Cooper Aerial) and the Marana and Rueles Canyon USGS 7 .5-minute series quadrangle maps. WestLand biologists supplemented this review with a site visit to the Property conducted on November 9,2005. During the pedestrian survey, lateral limits of potential Waters were defined by locating ordinary high water marks (OHWM), identified by the presence of one or more ofthe following characteristics: a well-defined channel as indicated by an incision or scour line, debris line, change in substrate, and water stains on bedrock. i: J. i " Idi :q, ',J. fJi t'. J:~~"_ i!ii~ ;li:jJ. ;lir~ 11 ilL :!~ t ~:!L i~ Ij\l.. 'll~ I~ illL lL ilk. ~ " ;~ Identified potentially jurisdictional drainages within the Property were digitized onto 1 "=200' aerial photos (Attachment 1). The area of these potential waters was then calculated digitally in AutoCAD. During the site visit, photographs were taken at representative points within each drainage (Attachment 2). Data sheets are provided as Attachment 3. Agent designation documentation is provided as Attachment 4. RESULTS Areas determined by WestLand to meet the criteria for jurisdictional waters are delineated on the attached 1 "=200' aerial photograph (Attachment 2). Potentially jurisdictional drainages within the project area are delineated by red lines that demarcate the OHWM. Data points are indicated by a black dot labeled with the data point number. The estimated area of potentially jurisdictional waters within the Property is 1.02 acres. Potentially jurisdictional waters within the approximately 80-acre Property are associated with unnamed ephemeral washes that traverse the property generally from northeast to southwest. BSL:pb Q:Vobs\1200's\1284.01Ilronwood Acres JD.doc WestLand Resources, Inc. Engineering and Environmental Consultants - ,..... 1 ,..... ,... ~ ~ ,.r ~ r~ r ~ ~ ~ ; ~ ~ ~ ~ ,J ~ ~ rJ r- . ~ r ~ ~~ f ,J '" i ~ ~ ! ,.J ~ ~ ~ :! ~ 0. ~ ~ c r1 r ARIZONA TUCSON METROPOLITAN AREA w!. s , , I : : ",;j;F~. . l : ! i .;.. j, ,~ .:\.' ~ T.12S.,R.12E. Portion Section 4 Pima County, Arizona Marana USGS 7.5' Quadrangle Ironwood Acres Estates Jurisdictional Delineation ~ o' 1500' 3000' I . I APPROx. SCALE: 1. = 3000' VICINITY MAP Figure 1 WestLand Resources Inc. ~..., _t~ CcinNIm1tI 2:S~ E. Broadwoy Blvd. Suit. 202 TucMftro Aa 8071. (&20) 201S-neo ... I"'" r- ~ ~ ~ A ~ r 1 r r1 r r1 r ~ ~ I ~ ~ r- r:t r " r '1 r ~ ~.J r ~ r A f ~~ Westland Resources. lnc. Engineering and Environmental Consul1anfl Q;\Job!;\12OO's\1284.01\1284 JD phoIopagesdoc Photo point: PP1 Data point: A-2 Drainage: A Width: 6' View: Downstream .. Photo point: PP2 Data point: C-1 Drainage: C Width: 4' View: Downstream Photo point: PP3 Data point: C-4 Drainage: C Width: 3' View: Upstream Jurisdictional Delineation Ironwood Acres Estates Property PHOTOSHEET 1 II . I . . ~ I II I II I I ~ ~ I ~ t I I I I ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ I ~" Westland Resources. loc. Englneedng and EnvIronmental eonsunanll Q:Uobs\1200's\1284.01\12fW JO photOpages.doc Photo point: PP4 Data point: D-1 Drainage: D Width: 3' View: Upstream Photo point: PP5 Data point: D-4 Drainage: D Width: 9' View: Upstream Photo point: PP6 Data point: E-2 Drainage: E Width: 4' View: Upstream Jurisdictional Delineation Ironwood Acres Estates Property PHOTOSHEET 2 f' r ; r (' l- f (' l- f I I .. r r r r r (- I- I ... ,." 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Englneerlng and EnWonmenlol Consul1onts Q:Uobs\12OO'S\12&4.01\1284 JO photopages.doc Photo point: PP10 Data point: G2-1 Drainage: G2 Width: 2.5' View: Upstream Photo point: PP11 Data point: H-1 Drainage: H Width: 2' View: Upstream Photo point: PP12 Data point: I -1 Drainage: I Width: 3' View: Upstream Jurisdictional Delineation Ironwood Acres Estates Property PHOTOSHEET 4 f} =.-') i ~ *) t~ ~ ~ ~) -1 ~ ~' .., ~I ~ ~ ,~, :!) I~ t) I~ I f~ ~I ~ ~ !g , :;~ I '~ r- f'" ,.... r r r r r r ./ Photo ....POint 10 Width Indicators" 10 UfO C()mm~nts ,..II 0 CutBank 0 Swale A-I 10' v Sandy Bottom v Debris ,...-, Substrate 6- 0 other (describe in notes) ... 0 Cut Bank 0 Swale A-2 6' v Sandy Bottom v Debris 1 Down Sandy bottom, debris along channel v Substrate 6- o other (describe in noles) - .A v Cut Bank DSwale B"1 4' v Sandy Bottom v · Debris Cut bank v Substrate 6- o Other (describe in nOles) - Cut Bank OSwale v ..l B-2 2' v Sandy Bottom v Debris Channel narrows and becomes non-JD beyond this .v$ubstrate .6. 0 Other (describe in notes) point. o Cut Bank v Swale 2' v Sandy Bottom v Debris Vegetative litter aIO'lgl.::hpl1n~1 margins 0 Substrate .6 0 Other (describe in notes) 0 Cut Bank v Swale 4' v Sandy Bottom v Debris 2 Up Vegetative litter along channel margins -- v Substrate .6 [JOther (describe in nOles) o CutBank V Swale C-3 6' v Sandy Bottom v Debris Stream follows old road bed 0 Substrate .6 0 Other (describe in notes) "" 0 Cut Bank v Swale 3' v Sandy Bottom o Debris Up o Substrate .6 o. other (describe in notes) o CutBank .t Swale D-I 2.5' v Sandy Boltorn .t Debris ~ o Substrate 6- 0 Other (describe in noles) o Cut Bank v Swale 3' v Sandy Bottom v Debris 4 Up . 0 Substrate .6 0 Other (describe In notes v Cut Bank o Swale 2' v Sandy Bottom v Debris Starting pgint of head cutting 0 Substrate .6 0 Other (describe in notes) .J. 0 Cut Bank v Swale D-4 g' .t Sandy Bottom v Debris 5 Down Distinct channel that begins to spread into sheet 0 Substrate 6- o Qtner(d"scribe in notes flow at this point. 0 Cut Bank .t Swale 5' v Sandy Bottom v Debris j] v Substrate 6- 0 Other (describe in notes vCut Bank 0 Swale 4' v Sandy Bottom v Debris 6 Down .. v Substrate .6 o (ltner (describe in notes) -. .t CutBank o Swale E-3 3' .tSandy Bottom v Debris Distinct vegetation line o Substrate 1::. o Other (describe in notes) ~... o Cut Bank .t Swale 6' v Sandy Bottom v.. Debris o Substrate 1::. 0 Other (describe in notes 0 Cut Bank .t Swale 6' v Sandy Bottom v Debris ~'... 0 Substrate 1::. 0 Other (describe in notes 0 Cut Bank v Swale .1.'~l..3 5' v Sandy Bottom v Debris 7 DoWn Distit'lct vegetation line " 0 Substrate .6 0 Other (describe in notes) ^ o Cut Bank v Swale ...t:.....J1'-1 3' v Sandy Bottorn v Debris o Substrate ..6 0 Other (describe in noles) = vertical bank> 1 fl. in height = shallow depression (jrgE!~t1e grade fr(jm upland to channel bottom. = vegetative litter alon9 llhannel margin,s: Sandy Bottom Substrate 6 = sandy substrate within channel. = substrate on channel bottom differs from adjacent upland. ....r~urisdictional Waters Delineation at: Ironwood Estates "Date: November 9th 2005 .~ Field Worker: Dan Ginter and LindsavCarnev ~Ul Banlt "wale ~ebris Photo I Point'lO Width Indicators" 10 UfO Comments o Cut Bank ,/ Swale F-2 2' ,/ Sandy Bottom ./ Debris f , o Substrate b. o Other (describe In nales) I o Cut Bank ,/ Swate G-I 5' ./ Sandy Bottom ./ Debris 8 Down o Substrate b. o Other (descnbe in nales) I o Cut Bank ,/ Swate G-2 4' ./ Sa ottom ./ Debris OSu b. o Other (describe In nales) ./ Cut Bank o Swale , G-3 3' ,/ Sandy Bottom ,/ Debris o Substrate .6 o Other (describeln nales) o Cut Bank ,/ Swale GJ-J 6' ,/ Sandy Bottom ./ Debris 9 Up Distinct vegetation line I o Substrate .6 o Olher (describe in nates)) o Cui Bank ./ Swale GI-2 6' ,/ Sandy Bottom ,/ Debris o Substrate b. o Other (describe in nales) I o Cut Bank ,/ Swale GI-3 3.5' ,/ Sandy Bottom ,/ Debris ," o Substrate .6 o Other (describe in nales) Ii" I o Cut Bank ,/ Swale Gl-3 9' ,/ Sandy Bottom ./ Debris o Substrate b. o Other (describe in nales) ~ i1 ~ , o Cui Bank ./ Swale " I G2-J 2.5' ./ Sandy Bottom ,/ Debris 10 Up o Substrate b. o Other (describe in nales) o Cut Bank o Swale ~:''''; ~, G2-2 NJD o Sandy Bottom o Debris Channel narrows to less than 1.5' and becomes I o Substrate .6 o Other (describe in nates) indistinct o Cut Bank ./ Swale II H-I 3' ,/ Sandy Bottom ,/ Debris 11' o Substrate.6 o other (describe In nales) I o Cut Bank ./ Swa Ie H-2 2' ,/ Sandy Bottom ,/ Debris 11 Up o Substrate b. o Other (describe in nales) o Cut Bank ./ Swale H-3 3 ./ Sandy Bottom ,/ Debris o Substrate b. o Other (describe in nates) ,/ Cut Bank o Swale 1-1 4' ,/ Sandy Bottom ,/ Debris Cut bank o Substrate .6 o other (describe in nates) <"" ,/ Cut Bank o Swale . 1-2 3' ,/ Sandy Bottom ,/ Debris 12 Down Cut bank o Substrate b. o other (describe in nates) o Cut Bank ,/ Swale 11-1 4' ,f Sandy ~ottom ,/ Debris o Substrate .6 o Other (describe in nates) = vertical bank> 1 ft, in height = shallow depression or gentle grade from upland to channel bottom. = vegetative litter along channel margins. Sandy Bottom Substrate t:;, channel. attorn differs from adjacent upland. - f'" c_ ...l - ...l - ...l - ...l ...l . - ,....I. I - ...... J- - J- J- - J- - ,.1 - J. ., - ,..l . - A J. J. - ..l - J. - ... c_ ... ~ - STONEHA VEN DEVELOPMENT LLC P.O. BOX 64182 TUCSON, AZ 85728 (520) 623-4121 November 21, 2005 Ms. Marjorie Blaine ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS 5205 E. Comanche Street Davis Montban AFB Tucson, Arizona 85707 RE: Environmental Services In Support Of Clean Water Act Section 404 Permitting For The Ironwood Acres Estates Project Designation Of Agent Dear Ms. Blaine: I am sending this letter to designate Westland Resources. Inc. as my agent for the purposes of any necessary Clean Water Act Section 404 permitting at the above project The agent contact information is as follows: Mr. Brian Lindenlaub WestLand Resources,lnc. 2343 E. Broadway Boulevard, Suite 202 Tucson, Arizona 85719 (520) 206-9585 As indicated in the attached documentation, the Owner of Record of the Property is: Name: Mailing address: CitylState/Zip Code: Telephone Number: Stonehaven Development, LLC P.O. Box 64182 Tucson, AZ 85728 (520) 623-4121 (520) 743-8364 Questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me. /1. t./. of? Date Si of Property Owner Typed name of Property Owner: Richard A. Spross \A~~ Typed name of Property Owner: V onda K. Spross \\.-~\,OS Date Title of Property Owners: Members cc: Brian Lindenlaub, Westland Resources, Inc. I E 'A S T S I D E .... .-... ..."".....a1.....\:IVl:oot., .I1:6\..:VJOJ.tiJ< RECORDED BY, D_1t DEPUTY RECORDER 7864 PE4 DOCKET: 12578 PAGE: 5365 NO. OF PAGES: 2 SEQUENCE: 20051191024 06/21/2005 wroBEl> 17:30 AFFIDAVIT KAIL - TTISE STONEHAVEN DEVELOPMENT LLC PO BOX 64182 TUCSON AZ 85728 I 1 UL~Vl", A"'_ "00 I/...O AMOUNT PAID $ 12.00 001 89003-PAE 5-05-489 Tax Code(s): 216-07-00IA I 2 J 6-07-00 IB I WARRANTY DEED For the consideration ofTen Dollars, and other valuable consideration, I or we, I TANGERINE ROAD LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, an Arizona Limited Partnership do/does hereby convey to I STONEHA YEN DEVELOPMENT LLC, an Arizona Limited Liability Company the following real property situated in Pima County, Arizona: See Exbibit A attached hereto aDd made a part hereof. I I SUBJECT TO: Current laxes and other assessments, reservations in patents and all easements, rights of way, encumbrances, liens, covenants, conditions, restrictions, obligations and liabilities as may appear of record. The Grantor warrants the title against all persons whomsoever. I DA TED this 20th day of June, 2005 TANGERINE ROAD LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, AN ARIZONA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP I I CUMMINGS REALTY & TRUST CO., INC. :r~;~TNER ALBERT A. CUMMIN<j~ I I State of Arizona } ss I County of Pima I Official eal NOTARY PUBLIC STArE OF ARIZONA. CO""'Y of PIma PATRICIA A EATON M Commission Expire. September 11. 2005 I My commission will expire 9-1102005 I I .... u.. u. LL tI1 k IL ... '- -. - - ..L .1 :.I. .liiII .. .. ta. ~ ~ k 1 2 1 8 III 5 i ~, ,... . ..<,~' ,..,i j -' .J Pan:ell: -- l'heWest Half of Lot4and the West Half of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Se!:tion 4. Townsbip 12 South, Range 12 East, Gila and Salt }Uver Base and Meridian, Pima County, Arizona; EXCEPT the North 50 feet of said Lot 4. J Parcel 2: -... Tbe East Half of Lot 4 and the East Half of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 4, Township 12 South, Range 12 East, Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian, Pima County, Arizona; -- .. - EXCEPT the North 50 feet of said Lot 4. -- J ...... -' '"""' ,-- ~~ ~ 8 ~ 8 6 .... - ~ ~ .....- 1 ,..:- j ] J