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Home My WebLink AboutStudy Session Agenda Packet 05-14-2019MARANA TOWN COUNCIL STUDY SESSION NOTICE AND AGENDA 11555 W. Civic Center Drive, Marana, Arizona 85653 Council Chambers, May 14, 2019, at or after 6:00 PM Ed Honea, Mayor Jon Post, Vice Mayor David Bowen, Council Member Patti Comerford, Council Member Herb Kai, Council Member John Officer, Council Member Roxanne Ziegler, Council Member Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.02, notice is hereby given to the members of the Marana Town Council and to the general public that the Town Council will hold a meeting open to the public on May 14, 2019, at or after 6:00 PM located in the Council Chambers of the Marana Municipal Complex, 11555 W. Civic Center Drive, Marana, Arizona. ACTION MAY BE TAKEN BY THE COUNCIL ON ANY ITEM LISTED ON THIS AGENDA. Revisions to the agenda can occur up to 24 hours prior to the meeting. Revised agenda items appear in italics. The Council Chambers are wheelchair and handicapped accessible. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation, such as a sign language interpreter, by contacting the Town Clerk at (520) 382-1999. Requests should be made as early as possible to arrange the accommodation. This Notice and Agenda posted no later than 24 hours prior to the meeting at the Marana Municipal Complex, 11555 W. Civic Center Drive, the Marana Operations Center, 5100 W. Ina Road, and at www.maranaaz.gov under Agendas and Minutes. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE APPROVAL OF AGENDA Marana Study Session Council Meeting 05/14/2019 Page 1 of 40 DISCUSSION/DIRECTION/POSSIBLE ACTION D1 Related to Development Services; a presentation on the status of the Make Marana 2040 General Plan (Jason Angell) EXECUTIVE SESSIONS Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03, the Town Council may vote to go into executive session, which will not be open to the public, to discuss certain matters. E1 Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03 (A), Council may ask for discussion or consideration, or consultation with designated Town representatives, or consultation for legal advice with the Town Attorney, concerning any matter listed on this agenda for any of the reasons listed in A.R.S. §38-431.03 (A). FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Notwithstanding the mayor’s discretion regarding the items to be placed on the agenda, if three or more Council members request that an item be placed on the agenda, it must be placed on the agenda for the second regular Town Council meeting after the date of the request, pursuant to Marana Town Code Section 2-4-2(B). ADJOURNMENT Marana Study Session Council Meeting 05/14/2019 Page 2 of 40 Council-Study Session D1 Meeting Date:05/14/2019 To:Mayor and Council Submitted For:Jason Angell, Development Services Director From:Steven Cheslak, Principal Planner Date:May 14, 2019 Strategic Plan Focus Area: Not Applicable Subject:Related to Development Services; a presentation on the status of the Make Marana 2040 General Plan (Jason Angell) Discussion: The Town Council will be updated on the status of the Marana 2040 General Plan. Staff will review the steps that have been taken thus far in the process and discuss the work Matrix Design Group and staff is currently working on including the draft transportation map, planning area boundary and the future land use map. Staff Recommendation: Council's pleasure. Suggested Motion: Council's pleasure. Attachments Marana Council Worksession 2019 Marana Study Session Council Meeting 05/14/2019 Page 3 of 40 1 May 14, 2019 Town of Marana Council Worksession Marana Study Session Council Meeting 05/14/2019 Page 4 of 40 2 Next Steps Outline & Key Issues Project Update Goals and Policies Agenda 1.Project Update ▪Map Atlas (Existing Conditions) ▪Community Workshop Results 2.Key Issues and Goals ▪MPA Changes ▪Future Circulation Network ▪Future Land Use ▪Parks and Recreation 3.General Plan Outline 4.Next Steps Marana Study Session Council Meeting 05/14/2019 Page 5 of 40 3 PROJECT UPDATE Marana Study Session Council Meeting 05/14/2019 Page 6 of 40 4 PHASE 2PHASE 1 PHASE 3 Scope of Work Public Input Draft General Plan Elements Public Hearings Voter Ratification 2020 Existing Conditions / Map Atlas Project Start Up Visioning & Scenario Planning We are here Marana Study Session Council Meeting 05/14/2019 Page 7 of 40 5 MAP ATLAS Marana Study Session Council Meeting 05/14/2019 Page 8 of 40 6 Next Steps Outline & Key Issues Project Update Goals and Policies Map Atlas ▪Assessment of Marana’s existing conditions ▪Illustrative book of maps and data ▪Background information for the General Plan Marana Study Session Council Meeting 05/14/2019 Page 9 of 40 7 COMMUNITY WORKSHOP #1 Marana Study Session Council Meeting 05/14/2019 Page 10 of 40 8 Next Steps Outline & Key Issues Project Update Goals and Policies Issues and Opportunities Exercise Top Opportunities ▪Quality Housing ▪Open Space / Natural Resources ▪Opportunity for Trail Connectivity ▪Room for Growth ▪Development of Downtown Top 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 Marana Study Session Council Meeting 05/14/2019 Page 11 of 40 9 Next Steps Outline & Key Issues Project Update Goals and Policies Visioning Exercise Marana is a vibrant, active, and diverse town that embraces civic spirit and 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 safety and promotes healthy living through development that improves our community and retains our shared values. Marana Study Session Council Meeting 05/14/2019 Page 12 of 40 10 COMMUNITY WORKSHOP #2 Marana Study Session Council Meeting 05/14/2019 Page 13 of 40 11 Next Steps Outline & Key Issues Project Update Goals and Policies Transportation Planning Exercise Marana Study Session Council Meeting 05/14/2019 Page 14 of 40 12 Next Steps Outline & Key Issues Project Update Goals and Policies Transportation 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 Marana Study Session Council Meeting 05/14/2019 Page 15 of 40 13 Next Steps Outline & Key Issues Project Update Goals and Policies Scenario Planning Exercise 2 focus areas: ▪Marana Regional Airport ▪Tangerine Corridor 40 acres 1 Section / Square Mile Marana Study Session Council Meeting 05/14/2019 Page 16 of 40 14 Next Steps Outline & Key Issues Project Update Goals and Policies Scenario 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 Marana Study Session Council Meeting 05/14/2019 Page 17 of 40 15 COMMUNITY WORKSHOP #3 Marana Study Session Council Meeting 05/14/2019 Page 18 of 40 16 Next Steps Outline & Key Issues Project Update Goals and Policies Land Use Workshops Citizens’ Forum Online Survey Policy Alternative Yes No Rev Yes No Rev Yes No Rev Marana should develop a long-range strategic plan for the Marana Regional Airport to encourage compatible land uses. 25 1 0 12 0 1 108 10 4 Marana should identify strategic locations for high density / intensity mixed-use development. 24 0 0 13 0 0 102 16 3 Marana 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 7 Marana should permit high-density residential uses along the Santa Cruz River that capitalize on the views of the natural landscape. 7 14 3 6 6 1 62 51 7 Marana 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 Marana Study Session Council Meeting 05/14/2019 Page 19 of 40 17 Next Steps Outline & Key Issues Project Update Goals and Policies Housing Workshops Citizens’ Forum Online Survey Policy Alternative Yes No Rev Yes No Rev Yes No Rev Marana 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 2 Marana should establish targets for a desirable proportion of low-, medium-, and high-density residential units. 23 2 0 13 0 0 81 28 4 Marana should offer development credits or incentives for affordable housing.12 9 1 7 4 2 54 57 2 Marana should establish targets for an equitable ratio of market-rate to affordable housing units. 16 8 0 10 2 1 60 45 5 Marana should support age-restricted communities.8 10 5 7 3 3 56 51 4 Marana should encourage developers to incorporate senior / assisted / independent living housing options in neighborhood / subdivision developments. 20 4 0 11 1 1 65 42 4 Marana 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 2 Marana should reserve areas in appropriate locations for low-density, custom housing.20 3 0 9 1 3 84 21 5 Marana Study Session Council Meeting 05/14/2019 Page 20 of 40 18 Next Steps Outline & Key Issues Project Update Goals and Policies Downtown Workshops Citizens’ Forum Online Survey Policy Alternative Yes No Rev Yes No Rev Yes No Rev Marana should rebrand "Downtown" as "Civic Center", "Municipal Center", or something similar. 17 7 0 8 4 1 61 43 6 Marana should prepare a long-range plan to establish a clear vision for Downtown.24 0 0 12 0 1 99 8 4 Marana should invest in infrastructure and shovel-ready sites.22 3 0 8 2 2 91 17 3 Marana should consider purchasing property to sell to developers that share the same vision.10 11 3 5 8 0 68 38 4 Marana should establish a Redevelopment Area in Downtown.13 7 1 11 1 0 81 23 6 Marana 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 Marana Study Session Council Meeting 05/14/2019 Page 21 of 40 19 KEY ISSUES Marana Study Session Council Meeting 05/14/2019 Page 22 of 40 20 Next Steps Outline & Key Issues Project Update Goals and Policies Municipal Planning Area Marana Study Session Council Meeting 05/14/2019 Page 23 of 40 21 Next Steps Outline & Key Issues Project Update Goals and Policies Municipal Planning Area ▪West Expansion: ▪Extend West from Trico Road ▪Extend to Ironwood National Monument ▪Comprises 25.21 square miles Marana Study Session Council Meeting 05/14/2019 Page 24 of 40 22 Next Steps Outline & Key Issues Project Update Goals and Policies Municipal 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 Marana Study Session Council Meeting 05/14/2019 Page 25 of 40 23 Next Steps Outline & Key Issues Project Update Goals and Policies Future Circulation Marana Study Session Council Meeting 05/14/2019 Page 26 of 40 24 Next Steps Outline & Key Issues Project Update Goals and Policies Future Circulation ▪Northeast of I-10 ▪Thornydale access to Dove Mountain ▪Dove Mountain 2nd point of access ▪Moore Rd. Interchange ▪Avra Valley Road extension Marana Study Session Council Meeting 05/14/2019 Page 27 of 40 25 Next Steps Outline & Key Issues Project Update Goals and Policies Future 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 Marana Study Session Council Meeting 05/14/2019 Page 28 of 40 26 Next Steps Outline & Key Issues Project Update Goals and Policies Future Land Use Marana Study Session Council Meeting 05/14/2019 Page 29 of 40 27 Next Steps Outline & Key Issues Project Update Goals and Policies Implementation Future Land Use Traditional Neighborhood Land Use Low Density Zoning Arterial Roadway Collector RoadwayArterial Roadway Arterial RoadwayLocal Roadway Commercial ZoningHigh Density Zoning Open Space Buffer Medium Density Zoning OS buffer required No 2-story homesMinimum setbackNo 2-story homesZoning Marana Study Session Council Meeting 05/14/2019 Page 30 of 40 28 Next Steps Outline & Key Issues Project Update Goals and Policies Parks and Recreation Marana Study Session Council Meeting 05/14/2019 Page 31 of 40 29 GOALS & POLICIES Marana Study Session Council Meeting 05/14/2019 Page 32 of 40 30 Next Steps Outline & Key Issues Project Update Goals and Policies Open Space and Recreation Marana 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. Marana Study Session Council Meeting 05/14/2019 Page 33 of 40 31 Next Steps Outline & Key Issues Project Update Goals and Policies Economic Development The 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. Marana Study Session Council Meeting 05/14/2019 Page 34 of 40 32 Next Steps Outline & Key Issues Project Update Goals and Policies Land Use and Placemaking Downtown 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. Marana Study Session Council Meeting 05/14/2019 Page 35 of 40 33 GENERAL PLAN OUTLINE Marana Study Session Council Meeting 05/14/2019 Page 36 of 40 34 Next Steps Outline & Key Issues Project Update Goals and Policies General 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 ElementMarana Study Session Council Meeting 05/14/2019 Page 37 of 40 35 NEXT STEPS Marana Study Session Council Meeting 05/14/2019 Page 38 of 40 36 Project Team General Plan Project Update Next Steps Map Atlas Open House Workshop Results Project Schedule Marana Study Session Council Meeting 05/14/2019 Page 39 of 40 37 Thank You! 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