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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil Presentation 05-14-2019 Marana Council Study Session1May 14, 2019Town of MaranaCouncil Study SessionTown of MaranaCouncil Study Session 2Next StepsOutline & Key IssuesProjectUpdateGoals and PoliciesAgenda1.Project UpdateMap Atlas (Existing Conditions)Community Workshop Results2.Key Issues and GoalsMPA ChangesFuture Circulation NetworkFuture Land UseParks and Recreation3.General Plan Outline4.Next Steps 3PROJECT UPDATEPROJECT UPDATE 4PHASE 2PHASE 1PHASE 3Scope of WorkPublic Input Draft General Plan ElementsPublic HearingsVoterRatification2020Existing Conditions /Map AtlasProject Start UpVisioning & Scenario PlanningWe are here 5MAP ATLASMAP ATLAS 6Next StepsOutline & Key IssuesProjectUpdateGoals and PoliciesMap AtlasAssessment of Marana’s existing conditionsIllustrative book of maps and dataBackground information for the General Plan 7COMMUNITY WORKSHOP #1COMMUNITY WORKSHOP #1 8Next StepsOutline & Key IssuesProjectUpdateGoals and PoliciesIssues and Opportunities ExerciseTop OpportunitiesQuality HousingOpen Space / Natural ResourcesOpportunity for Trail ConnectivityRoom for GrowthDevelopment of DowntownTop IssuesWater quality & quantityLack of public transportationLack of housing diversityLack of entertainment, retail, and diningLack of development north of Twin Peaks and west of I-10 9Next StepsOutline & Key IssuesProjectUpdateGoals and PoliciesVisioning ExerciseMarana is a vibrant, active, and diversetown that embraces civic spiritand a unified sense of community. We pride ourselves on having quality neighborhoods and infrastructure that supports sound economic growth. The Town will grow in a manner that ensures safetyand promotes healthy livingthrough development that improves our community and retains our shared values. 10COMMUNITY WORKSHOP #2COMMUNITY WORKSHOP #2 11Next StepsOutline & Key IssuesProjectUpdateGoals and PoliciesTransportation Planning Exercise 12Next StepsOutline & Key IssuesProjectUpdateGoals and PoliciesTransportation Planning ExerciseCommon Themes:New roadways connecting Dove Mountain to I-10New I-10 interchange at Moore RoadI-10 interchange improvements to Cortaro Road, Marana Road, Avra Valley Road, and Tangerine RoadRoadway improvements to Tangerine RoadExtending the trail system along the Santa Cruz RiverNew trail corridors along Tangerine RoadLooped transit route extensions Transit connecting Dove Mountain, Downtown Marana, Gladden Farms, and Marana Regional Airport 13Next StepsOutline & Key IssuesProjectUpdateGoals and PoliciesScenario Planning Exercise2 focus areas:Marana Regional AirportTangerine Corridor40acres1 Section / Square Mile 14Next StepsOutline & Key IssuesProjectUpdateGoals and PoliciesScenario Planning ExerciseCommon Themes:Higher densities and intensities located along Tangerine RoadClustered densities in Tortolita foothillsMixed use near Tangerine and I-10 interchangeTransitional residential densities adjacent to Dove MountainMarana Regional Airport as Mixed Use HubCommunity Parks supporting new residentialNeed for Community Rec facility in the Tangerine Corridor Focus Area 15COMMUNITY WORKSHOP #3COMMUNITY WORKSHOP #3 16Next StepsOutline & Key IssuesProjectUpdateGoals and PoliciesLand UseWorkshopsCitizens’ ForumOnline SurveyPolicy AlternativeYes No Rev Yes No Rev Yes No RevMarana should develop a long-range strategic plan for the Marana Regional Airport to encourage compatible land uses.25 1 0 1201 108 10 4Marana should identify strategic locations for high density / intensity mixed-use development.24 0 0 1300 102 16 3Marana should permit cluster development in environmentally sensitive areas that allows for increased densities / intensities of development, while protecting the most environmentally sensitive lands.18 5 1 7 6 0 80 32 7Marana should permit high-density residential uses along the Santa Cruz River that capitalize on the views of the natural landscape.7143 6 6 1 62517Marana should permit development within the Tortolita Foothills that features a similar character and development pattern as Dove Mountain.20 5 0 6 4 3 83 35 3 17Next StepsOutline & Key IssuesProjectUpdateGoals and PoliciesHousingWorkshopsCitizens’ ForumOnline SurveyPolicy AlternativeYes No Rev Yes No Rev Yes No RevMarana should encourage developers to incorporate higher density housing to support increased commercial development, mixed-use development, and transit.23 2 0 8 3 1 62 49 2Marana should establish targets for a desirable proportion of low-, medium-, and high-density residential units.23 2 0 130081284Marana should offer development credits or incentives for affordable housing.12 9 1 7 4 2 54 57 2Marana should establish targets for an equitable ratio of market-rate to affordable housing units.16 8 0 10 2 1 60 45 5Marana should support age-restricted communities.8105 7 3 3 56514Marana should encourage developers to incorporate senior / assisted / independent living housing options in neighborhood / subdivision developments.20 4 0 11 1 1 65 42 4Marana should permit mixed-use developments that incorporate commercial, office, and residential uses within the same structure and / or property.22 1 1 12 1 0 83 25 2Marana should reserve areas in appropriate locations for low-density custom housing20 3 0 9 1 3 84 21 5 18Next StepsOutline & Key IssuesProjectUpdateGoals and PoliciesDowntownWorkshopsCitizens’ ForumOnline SurveyPolicy AlternativeYes No Rev Yes No Rev Yes No RevMarana should rebrand "Downtown" as "Civic Center", "Municipal Center", or something similar.17 7 0 8 4 1 61 43 6Marana should prepare a long-range plan to establish a clear vision for Downtown.24 0 0 12019984Marana should invest in infrastructure and shovel-ready sites.22 3 0 8 2 2 91 17 3Marana should consider purchasing property to sell to developers that share the same vision.10 11 3 5 8 0 68 38 4Marana should establish a Redevelopment Area in Downtown.13 7 1 11 1 0 81 23 6Marana should focus planning efforts for a central "downtown" activity center in other areas, such as the Tangerine Road corridor or south of Twin Peaks Road.12 11 1 7 4 2 68 37 4 19KEY ISSUESKEY ISSUES 20Next StepsOutline & Key IssuesProjectUpdateGoals and PoliciesMunicipal Planning Area 21Next StepsOutline & Key IssuesProjectUpdateGoals and PoliciesMunicipal Planning AreaWest Expansion:Extend West from Trico RoadExtend to Ironwood National MonumentComprises 25.21 square miles 22Next StepsOutline & Key IssuesProjectUpdateGoals and PoliciesMunicipal Planning AreaEast Expansion:Extend to Oro Valley Planning AreaThornydale, ShannonMagee, La Cholla, Orange GroveArthur Pack Regional ParkFoothills Mall AreaComprises 12.19 square miles 23Next StepsOutline & Key IssuesProjectUpdateGoals and PoliciesFuture Circulation 24Next StepsOutline & Key IssuesProjectUpdateGoals and PoliciesFuture CirculationNortheast of I-10Thornydale access to Dove MountainDove Mountain 2ndpoint of accessMoore Rd. InterchangeAvra Valley Road extension 25Next StepsOutline & Key IssuesProjectUpdateGoals and PoliciesFuture CirculationSouthwest of I-10I-11 recent alignment and proposed connection to I-10Trico extension northMoore Rd. extension west Silverbell Rd. extension west 26Next StepsOutline & Key IssuesProjectUpdateGoals and PoliciesFuture Land Use 27Next StepsOutline & Key IssuesProjectUpdateGoals and PoliciesImplementationFuture Land UseTraditional NeighborhoodLand UseLow DensityZoningArterial RoadwayCollector RoadwayArterial RoadwayArterial RoadwayLocal RoadwayCommercial Commercial ZoningHigh Density ZoningOpen Space BufferMedium Density ZoningOS buffer requiredNo 2-story homesMinimum setback No 2-story homes Zoning 28Next StepsOutline & Key IssuesProjectUpdateGoals and PoliciesParks and Recreation 29GOALS & POLICIESGOALS & POLICIES 30Next StepsOutline & Key IssuesProjectUpdateGoals and PoliciesOpen Space and RecreationMarana supports a healthy, active community through a high-quality park and recreation network accessible throughout Town, to all residents.Marana values the natural desert landscape and strives to ensure that new development is designed in a sensitive manner.The Santa Cruz River is an iconic open space spine that provides opportunities for active and passive recreation that is designed to respect the riparian habitat. 31Next StepsOutline & Key IssuesProjectUpdateGoals and PoliciesEconomic DevelopmentThe Town provides a business environment attractive to high-tech industries.The Marana Regional Airport is a mixed-use regional and national destination for employment, shopping, and entertainment.Marana partners with post-secondary educational institutions to maintain a highly-educated workforce. 32Next StepsOutline & Key IssuesProjectUpdateGoals and PoliciesLand Use and PlacemakingDowntown Marana is the central gathering place in the community for culture, events, and entertainment.Marana promotes cluster development techniques in environmentally sensitive areas to protect and conserve the long-term sustainability of natural resources. 33GENERAL PLAN OUTLINEGENERAL PLAN OUTLINE 34Next StepsOutline & Key IssuesProjectUpdateGoals and PoliciesGeneral Plan OrganizationFour SectionsIntroductionBuilt Environment: Growth , Land Use, Cost of Development, Housing, Transportation, Bicycling, Public Services and Facilities, Public BuildingsPeople and Community: Economic Vitality, Public Safety, Recreation, Arts & Culture, Neighborhood Preservation and Revitalization, Conservation, Rehabilitation, and RedevelopmentResources and Sustainability: Open Space, Water Resources, Environmental Planning, Conservation, EnergyTotal of 21 Element 35NEXT STEPSNEXT STEPS 36Project TeamGeneral PlanProject UpdateNext StepsMap AtlasOpen HouseWorkshopResultsProject ScheduleJun 11Jun 25Next Council study session June 11Distribution of draft plan 37Thank You!Thank You!