HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-19-2016 Regular Council Meeting MinutesREGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
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11555 W. Civic Center Drive, Marana, Arizona 85653
Council Chambers, January 19, 2016 at or after 7:00 PM
Ed Honea, Mayor
Jon Post, Vice Mayor
David Bowen, Council Member
Patti Comerford, Council Member
Herb Kai, Council Member
Carol McGorray, Council Member
Roxanne Ziegler, Council Member
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL. Mayor Hones called the meeting to order at 7:02
p.m,
Town Clerk Bronson called roll. All Council Members were present except for Council
Members McGorray and Ziegler, who were excused. There was a quorum present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEIINVOCATIONIMOMENT OF SILENCE. Led by Mayor
Konen.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA. Council Member Bowen moved to accept the agenda; first
moving Consent Agenda item CS to the Action Agenda. Seconded by vice Mayor Post.
Passed ranraninnozcsly 5-0.
CALL TO THE PUBLIC. Cheryl Horvath introduced herself as the new chief of Mountain
Vista Fire District and noted that Mountain Vista serves a small portion of Marana. She is
available at any time to talk about the services of the fire district, attend Council meetings or
address any other concerns the Council may have. David Morales addressed Council and asked
that a portion of Luckett Road north of Hardin Road leading; to the new Veteran's cemetery be
renamed John Kai, Sr. Road.
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PROCLAMATIONS
Pi Proclaiming February 2016 as Love of Reading Month. Ms. Bronson read the
proclamation.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS. Council
Member Comerford reported that this coming Saturday at Marana Marketplace, the Marana
Host Lions and Marana Food Bank will be having a Winterfest Festival for fundraising for the
Food Bank. A Marana citizen, Dan Heston, runs a double marathon and has been doing this for
the past five years. He runs 50 plus miles. originally called Footfalls for Food, Dan has
received donations of about $3500 so far. Mayor Honea noted that after meetings with some of
the local mayors, relationships in the region are good.
MANAGER'S REPORT: SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS. No report.
PRESENTATIONS
CONSENT AGENDA. Motion to approve except for item C5 by Vice Mayor .host, second by
Council Member Bowen. Passed tin an i'mo usly 5 -0.
C1 Resolution 2016 -003 Relating to Development; approving a final plat for Marana Center,
Parcel 1 Re- subdivision, Tract A and Lots 1 and 2 of Marana Center Parcel 1 generally located
east of Interstate 10, on the north side of Marana Center Boulevard (Steve Cheslak)
C2 Resolution No. 2016 -004: Relating to the Police Department; approving and authorizing
the Town Manager to execute a Subgrantee Agreement with the Arizona Department of
Homeland Security for purposes of receiving funds under the 2015 Operations Stonegarden Grant
Program (Lisa Shafer)
C3 Resolution 2016 -005 Relating to Community Development; approving
the Neighborhood Mediation Program and authorizing Town staff to administer it (Lisa Shafer)
C4 Resolution No. 2016 -006 Relating to Development; approving the Anderson 1 Johns
Final Plat Lots 1 and 2, located west of Camino de Oeste and south of the Camino del Norte
alignment (Brian Varney)
C5 Resolution No. 2016-007 Relating to Parks and Recreation; approving and authorizing
the Mayor to execute a mobile stage usage agreement between the Town of Marana and
Community Food Bank Inc. Council Member Bowen asked if the town is waiving more than
the fees such as damage. Ms. Fairall responded that the town is only waiving the fees. The
Food Bank must still provide a certificate of insurance, naming the town as additional insured for
any damages or injuries or anything that would happen as a result of the stage. That insurance
documentation has already been provided. Motion to approve by Council Member Bowen,
second by Vice Mayor .Fast. Passed unanimously 5 -0.
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C6 Resolution No. 201 6 -008 Relating to Real Estate; accepting the offer of compensation
from the Arizona Department of Transportation for property rights needed for the Ina Road
interchange project and authorizing the Town Engineer to execute the purchase agreement,
conveyance instruments, and any and all other associated documents (Frank Cassidy)
C7 Approval of January 5, 2016 Regular Council Meeting Minutes (Jocelyn C. Bronson)
LIQUOR LICENSES
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
COUNCIL ACTION
Al PUBLIC HEARING: ordinance No. 201 6.001 Relating to Development; Approving a
rezoning of approximately 155 acres of land located on Linda Vista Boulevard about a mile east
of the Interstate 101Twin Peaks Road interchange from "R -6" Residential, "R -8" Residential,
"C" Large Lot zone, "F" Cascada Specific Plan and "F" Marana Spectrum Specific Plan to "F"
Linda Vista Village at Cascada Specific Plan; approving a minor amendment to the General Plan
amending the land use category from Low Density Residential to Master Plan Area; and
approving and authorizing the Mayor to sign the "Agreement to Terminate the Talavera
Development Agreement" for a portion of the Rezoning Area.
Mayor Honea opened the public hearing. Presented by Steve Cheslak. After a brief overview
of the project, Mr. Cheslap noted that the applicant met with neighbors twice before the Planning
Commission hearing on December 16, 2015. At that meeting, the applicant showed the
Commission and staff nine planning areas ranging in size from one to 21 acres with three land
uses within those planning areas of employment center, residential and open space. Forty percent
of the entire project was open space. They were requesting 851 dwelling units as a maximum,
and planning area 2 on the north side was restricted to residential single family to match the
Oasis Hills subdivision. At that meeting, the applicant requested to restrict development to a
residential use, single family and planning areas 7, 8 and 9. At that time, the Planning
Commission made that a rezoning condition. Since that meeting, the applicant has changed the
plan and among other things, has reduced the number of units to 693. Staff is recommending
approval. Stacey wears, for Norris Design, representing Red Point Development, owner of the
property, highlighted a few Ivey points in addition to the study session and the neighborhood
meeting in December. This is similar to Cascada and quarries several of the visionary ideas from
that plan. His firm was looping at how the planning would complement the Marana Center and
other development opportunities for commercial and tie those into Linda Vista Boulevard and
Hartman Vistas. Council Member Comerford asked about the timing of the project. Mr.
wears stated that the goal of Red Point Development is to move as soon as possible as long as
the market stays consistent because of the interest for single family and higher density properties.
Robert Chlvers spore, noting that he owns 12 acres south of the eastern portion. His concern
and interest is in the many right of ways and easements and ability to provide access to Hartman
Estates and surrounding development. Ryan Mahoney addressed Council and noted that staff
islet with Mr. Chiver s prior to this meeting and looped at some of the old county - naps that
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showed a number of easements, none of which appeared to be rights of way. They were small
easements that went along the property lines, and they were small easements that would allow
access back into properties such as Mr. Chivers. Part of the planning process is to consider
access, and with this project to push to access moving south though the subject property down
through to their southern boundary, so that ultimately that would come out at Cortaro. where Mr.
Chivers' property sits, he would be able to gain access into that adjacent parcel and ultimately
connect in with what we could call a spine road moving down through several properties as they
develop so that we don't get into a landlocked situation. Mayor Honea asked if Mr. Chivers
currently has access to his property. Mr. Mahoney responded that Mr. Chivers takes access on a
variety of easements. As development has occurred, there has been discussion as to the best way
to access his property. The reaps actually looked fairly convoluted due to the number of
easements, but he believes Mr. Chivers still has access to the property. Staff will keep an eye on
this as development continues.
David Lutz, county resident, spoke in opposition to the rezoning due to the tax impacts of this
project and many others in this area on his property. There being no further comments, Mayor
Honea closed the public hearing. Council Member Comerford moved to approve, seconded by
Vice Mayor most. 1 assecl unanimously 5-0.
A2 Resolution No. 2016 Relating to Heritage; approving and authorizing the Mayor to
execute a community partner and license agreement between the Town of Marana and the
Marana Heritage Conservancy. Presented by Tony Hunter. This is a new agreement between
the parties. The main elements of the agreement are for the Conservancy to occupy and use the
Heritage House at the Heritage River Park. Staff believes this is an important step in the overall
use of the Park, as it will provide an onsite presence in the Park of a town partner to act as
ambassador of the town's heritage and culture. He highlighted several features of the agreement
including the use of some of the rooms for special events and the ability of the Conservancy to
act as docents to visitors to the park during their operating hours. The town will take on the costs
of utilities related to the building. other costs would be the responsibility of the Conservancy.
This is fully in line with an entire focus area of the Strategic Plan. There being no questions, a
motion to approve by Council Member Comerford, was seconded by Council Member Bowen
and passed unanimously 5--0.
A3 Resolution No. 2016-010 -, Relating to Development; approving and authorizing the
Mayor to execute the Foothills /Tapestry Procedural Development Agreement and Conditional
Settlement Agreement for the property located west of Thornydale Road, about a quarter mile
north of Moore Load, and about a quarter mile east of Dove Mountain Boulevard. This item was
presented by Frank Cassidy as a follow up to the executive session at the last regular meeting.
He noted that the attorney for the property owners and the property owner's representatives are
available to answer additional questions. The materials provided as background explain the
history. There were no substantive changes to the agreement as discussed in executive session.
There were some minor details worked out such as the tr ailhead parking lot issue, but they were
not of legal signif lcance. Motion to approve by Council Member ..Bowen, second by Vice
Mayor Post. 1 unanimously 5-0.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSIONIPOSSIBLE ACTION
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DI Relatin to Le and Government Actions discussion and possible action
re all pendin state, federal, and local le actions and on recent and
upcomin meetin of the other g overnmental bodies. Mr. Davidson reported that there was
nothin major to report at this time. Staff will be trackin bills as the move throu the
various committees. Alon with ke staff, he will be attendin a meetin with the State Land
Commission tomorrow and hopefull will be able to come back with positive news to the
Council and the communit on developments related to that meetin
EXECUTIVE SESSIONS
El Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03 (A)(3), Council ma ask for discussion
or consultation for le advice with the Town Attorne concernin an matter listed on this
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FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS. Vice Ma Post asked if staff could look into renamin that
portion of Luckett Road leadin to the veteran's cemeter as John Kai Sr. Road. Council
Member Bowen concurred. Ma Honea asked Mr. Davidson to have staff do the necessar
research to do that.
ADJOURNMENT. Motion to adjourn b Vice Ma Post, second b Coitneil Me-oniber
Bowen. Passed unanimousl 5-0.
CERTIFICATION
I hereb certif that the fore are the true and correct minutes of the Marana Town Counci I
meetin held on Januar 19, 2016. 1 further certif that a q uorum was present.
Y eel y n C. onson, Town Clerk
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