HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2007-020 conditional use permit for the saguaro ranch horse ranch
MARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2007-20
RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT FOR THE SAGUARO RANCH HORSE RANCH.
WHEREAS, Saguaro Ranch Development Corporation has applied to the Town of
Marana for approval a Conditional Use Permit to allow for a public stable and two riding arenas
in conjunction with a proposed horse ranch facility, generally located on approximately 20.6
acres, within Block A of the Saguaro Ranch South Amended Plat recorded at Book 59 Page 69,
approximately % of a mile north ofthe Moore Rd. between Thomydale/Old Ranch House Rd and
the Blue Teal alignment, within a portion of Sections 20 & 29, Township 11 South, Range 13
East; and
WHEREAS, the existing zoning of the property is "RD-180" (Rural Development); and
WHEREAS, public stables and riding arenas are conditional uses within the RD-180
zone, per sections 05.10.02.D.02 and 05.10.02.D.08 of the Land Development Code; and
WHEREAS, the Marana Planning Commission approved the conditional use permit on
December 20,2006, by a vote of7-0; and
WHEREAS, on January 3, 2007, Larry and Ellyn Wheeler, adjacent property owners to
the proposed CUP site, filed an appeal of the Planning Commission's approval; and
WHEREAS, the Marana Town Council has heard from the representative(s) of the owner,
Town staff, and members of the public at the regular Town Council meeting held February 6,
2007, and has determined that the conditional use permit should be approved with the following
conditions:
1. All outdoor lighting shall comply with the adopted Town of Marana Outdoor Lighting Code,
which requires lighting to be fully cut off and shielded, directed downward and away from
residential parcels and roadways, low in elevation, and be of the minimum intensity needed to
serve the intended purpose.
2. The project must comply with all Town of Marana ordinances, including the requirements
related to the processing of pertinent plans and permits that have been adopted at the time the
development plan is being processed.
3. The Development Plan must comply with the current Development standards per the Town of
Marana Land Development Code as identified in section 08.04, including but not limited to
setbacks, structure size and number of allowable animals.
4. The Development plan must show all rock outcroppings and how they are going to be
preserved.
5. The Development Plan will be sent to Pima County Floodplain District for review.
6. All animal waste will be removed from the site at a minimum of every two days to minimize
the opportunity for insect breeding.
7. All animal waste will be stored in 30-yard roll off container(s) with two-piece rolling roof.
8. All animals (horses and cattle) living on-site will be provided water through an on-demand
watering system to prevent stagnant water and the subsequent breeding of insects.
9. All hay provided for animals living on-site shall abide by Arizona state law regarding the
importation and use of foreign hay.
10. Any insect misting system (for insect control purposes, both indoor and outdoor) will utilize
the most natural spraying substance available and account for the possible attraction of bees
to citronella-based products.
11. Prior to the review of the Development Plan the applicant must obtain relief of the 200- foot
setback for any structure housing animals that is closer than 200 feet from the property lines
that are adjacent to Saguaro Ranch lots. All required setbacks must be maintained for the
areas of the project that border Unincorporated Pima County.
12. The access for purposes of the horse ranch activity (business and events) shall use the main
Saguaro Ranch access through the Tunnel.
13. A maximum of 85 animals shall be permitted on-site.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of
Marana, Arizona, that the request filed by Saguaro Ranch Development Corporation for a
conditional use permit to allow for a public stable and two riding arenas in conjunction with a
proposed horse ranch facility located on approximately 20.6 acres, within Block A of the Saguaro
Ranch South Amended Plat recorded at Book 59 Page 69, approximately % of a mile north of the
Moore Rd. between Thornydale/Old Ranch House Rd and the Blue Teal alignment, within a
portion of Sections 20 & 29, Township 11 South, Range 13 East is hereby approved.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Marana, Arizona,
this 6fu day of February, 2007. ~"'~~EAL~~\~ Mayor (d:NE(i) , t , __..
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