HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Blue Sheets 11/04/2003TOWN COUNCIL
MEETING
INFORMATION
DATE: November 4, 2003
TOWN
OF
MARANA
AGENDA ITEM: IX. A. 1
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DISCUSSION:
Mayor and Council
Joel D. Shapiro, Planning Director
Resolution No. 2003-118 - Gladden Farms Block 11 Final Plat: Request by Pulte Homes for
final plat approval of a 141-lot single family detached home subdivision on approximately 30
acres of R-6 zoned land within Block 11 of the Gladden Farms development. Block 11 is
located directly south of the new Gladden Farms Drive and west of the new Lon Adams Road,
within Section 34, Township 11 South, Range 11 East.
Gladden Farms Block 11 is located within the Gladden Farms development. The site is
located directly south of the new Gladden Farms Drive and west of the new Lon Adams
Road, within Section 34, Township 11 South, Range 11 East.
This Final Plat consists of 141 single-family detached home Iots on 30 acres. Included in
this subdivision are Lots 1 through 141 and Common Areas "A" through "N". This project
is zoned R-6, which requires a minimum lot size of 6,000 square feet. The average lot size
is 6,765 square feet with typical lot dimensions of 55'xl 10'.
This project will contain both single and two-story homes. The subdivision is limited to
30% or six (6) two-story homes along Gladden Farms Drive. Council approved a 2-foot
height increase request with the preliminary plat that allows home to be constructed up to
27-feet as stated in note #18. The Northwest Marana Area Plan requires a minimum
separation between structures of 15 feet. General note #37 has been added to this plat that
requires any homes in excess of 25 feet to have a mandatory 20 feet separation between
houses.
Additionally, general notes 36, 38, 39, 40 and 41 address the Town Council conditions that
were approved with the preliminary plats for Gladden Block 11 and 12. These notes
restrict the overall number of two-story homes to a maximum of 50%, with no more than
two (2) consecutive two-story homes adjacent to one another, fence returns placed near the
back of the homes to allow for more front yard landscaping, no two homes with the same
elevation or color scheme shall be permitted adjacent to one another and the amendment to
Title 5 of the Land Development Code.
This project requires a temporary secondary access until such time that an acceptable
secondary access to Moore Road through Block 10 has been constructed. Pulte has chosen
to put in a secondary access through lot 8. This temporary access has been submitted for
review on the improvement plans. A building permit will not be issued for lot 8 until the
acceptable secondary access through Block 10 has been constructed.
The necessary Avigation Easement for Block 11 has been accepted by Town staff and
recorded under separate instrument.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staffrecommends approval with the following conditions.
1. A temporary secondary access to Moore Road must be constructed prior to any on-site
model sales centers being open to the public.
2. A building permit will not be approved for lot 8 (or any other lot that the temporary
access is constructed through) until the acceptable secondary access through Block 10
has been constructed.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
I move to approve Resolution No. 2003-118 with conditions.
TOWN COUNCIL
MEETING
INFORMATION
DATE: November 4, 2003
TOWN
OF
MARANA
AGENDA ITEM: IX. A. 2
TO:
Mayor and Council
FROM: Joel D. Shapiro, Planning Director
SUBJECT:
Resolution No. 2003-126 - Gladden Farms Block 12 Final Plat: Request by Pulte Homes for
final plat approval of a 104-lot single family detached home subdivision on approximately 29
acres of R-7 zoned land within Block 12 of the Gladden Farms development. Block 12 is
located approximately 1,100 feet south of Moore Road on the east side of the new Lon Adams
Road, within Section 34, Township 11 South, Range 11 East.
DISCUSSION:
Gladden Farms Block 12 is located ~vithin the Gladden Farms development. The site is
located approximately 1,100 feet south o f Moore Road o n the east side of the new Lon
Adams Road, within Section 34, Township 11 South, Range 11 East.
This Final Plat consists of 104 single-family detached home lots on 29 acres. Included in
this subdivision are Lots 1 through 104, Block A and Common Areas "A" through "K".
This project is zoned R-7, which requires a minimum lot size of 7,000 square feet. The
average lot size is 7,787 square feet with typical lot dimensions of 6Yx115' and 65'xl 10'.
This project will contain both single and two-story homes. Council approved a 2-foot
height increase request with the preliminary plat that allows home to be constructed up to
27-feet as stated in note #22. The Northwest Marana Area Plan requires a minimum
separation between structures of 15 feet. General note #18 has been added to this plat that
requires any homes in excess of 25 feet to have a mandatory 20 feet separation between
houses.
Additionally, general notes 1 7, 1 9, 2 0 a nd 2 1 address the Town Council conditions that
were approved with the preliminary plats for Gladden Block 11 and 12. These notes
restrict the overall number of two-story homes to a maximum of 50%, with no more than
two (2) consecutive two-story homes adjacent to one another, fence returns placed near the
back of the homes to allow for more front yard landscaping, no two homes with the same
elevation or color scheme shall be permitted adjacent to one another and the amendment to
Title 5 of the Land Development Code.
Per this final plat, Pulte will be dedicating the eastern 50' feet of the project Block "A" to
the Town. The western 25' of Block "A" is a CMID easement and the eastern 25' is a
future Town trail project. This will provide a nicely landscaped trail system between the
Santa Cruz River and the Ora Mae Ham Park.
The necessary Avigation Easement for Block 12 has been accepted by Town staff and
recorded under separate instrument.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
I move to approve Resolution No. 2003-126.
TOWN COUNCIL
MEETING
INFORMATION
DATE: November 4, 2003
TOWN
OMFARANA
AGENDA ITEM: IX. A. 3
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Mayor and Council
Joel D. Shapiro, Planning Director
Resolution No. 2003-128: The Preserve at Dove Mountain Phase I: A request for approval of
a Final Plat for a 182-1ot single-family subdivision on approximately 167 acres of land
within the Dove Mountain Specific Plan, located in a portion of Section 36, Range 12 East,
Township 11 South. The property is east of Dove Mountain Boulevard and north of
Tangerine Road.
DISCUSSION:
This Final Plat is the first phase of development for a 480-1ot project ~vithin the Dove
Mountain Specific Plan. The project is located east of Dove Mountain Boulevard, north of
Tangerine, and south of Moore Road. It is approximately 610 acres, and approximately 70
percent of the property will be protected open space. This phase is approximately 167 acres
with lots 1 - 182 and common areas "A", (Private Streets), "B" (Open Space 123.72 acres),
and "C" (Drainage). The Homeowners Association will be responsible for maintenance of
the common areas.
Ingress and egress to the project is provided with two entrances on Dove Mountain
Boulevard. Streets are designed to allow for connectivity to future phases. The developer
has consulted with Northwest Fire District on the design of the streets and incorporated the
recommendations of the District for accessibility and safety. On October 14, 2003 the
project was annexed into the Northwest Fire District.
The lots range in size from 6,000 to 12, 419 square feet, with the average lotof7,910
square feet. On the reductions in the packet Lot 1 shows 5,999 square feet. This was an
erroneous rounding of a calculation and has been corrected on the Mylar to be recorded.
The correct square footage is 6,000 square feet. The rear of every lot abuts natural open
space. At the nearest point to another subdivision (Quail Crossing) there is over 100' of
open space to the property line.
RECOMMENDATION:
Planning Staffrecommends approval of PRV-03016 The Preserve at Dove Mountain, Phase I.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
I move to approve Resolution No. 2003-128.
TOWN TOWN
COUNCIL OF
MEETiNG MARANA
iNFORMATION
DATE: November 4, 2003
AGENDA ITEM: IX. A. 4
TO: Mayor and Council
FROM: Richard Vidaurri, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2003-132 -Intergovernmental Agreement between the Arizona
Department of Pnblic Safety and Town of Marana Police Department for enhancing
law enforcement services pertaining to motor vehicle theft.
DISCUSSION:
This Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) is a renewal of a current IGA with the Arizona
Department of Public Safety. This agreement establishes certain guidelines for maintaining one
of the Marana police officers assigned to the Arizona Vehicle Theft Task Force.
Both the Town of Marana and the Arizona Department of Public Safety have enhanced their
law enforcement efforts concerning motor vehicle thefts due to the cooperative efforts
involving both departments. This collaboration and synchronization between both agencies has
significantly promoted the public health, safety, and welfare by facilitating enforcement of
motor vehicle theft.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the Intergovernmental Agreement between the Arizona
Department of Public Safety and Town of Marana Police Department regarding the Arizona
Vehicle Theft Task Force.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
I move to adopt Resolution No. 2003-132.
TOWN TOWN
COUNCIL OF
MEETING MARANA
iNFORMATION
DATE: November 4, 2003
AGENDA ITEM: IX. A. 5
TO: Mayor and Council
FROM: Jocelyn Bronson, Town Clerk
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2003-140: Request by Northwest Fire District to annex certain property
located in the civinity of the Marana Town ltall and more particularly described on
Exhibits C, D, E and I in order to provide fire protection services
DISCUSSION:
The Board of Directors of Northwest Fire District is requesting that the Council approve a
request to extend the boundaries of Northwest Fire District to include that certain property in
Exhibits C, D, E and I, so that Northwest Fire District can provide fire protection services to
that area.
On October 7, 2003, Parcel 4, included within Exhibit C, w as annexed pursuant t o Council
approval of Resolution No. 2003-123. The remaining parcels included in this request being
presented to Council for approval tonight were inadvertently omitted.
Council had previously given blanket approval to the fire district to annex all areas within the
Marana town boundaries. Due to some recent competition conflicts with fire districts in
surroundings municipalities, the Northwest Fire District board felt that it would be in their best
interest to ask that the Marana Town Council specifically approve this annexation request.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the request by Northwest Fire District to proceed with the
annexation of that certain property in Exhibits C, D, E and I.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
I move to approve Resolution No. 2003-140.
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TOWN COUNCiL TOWN
MEETING OF
INFORMATION MARANA
DATE: November 4, 2003
AGENDA ITEM: IX. A. 6
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Mayor and Council
Jocelyn C. Bronson, Town Clerk
Resolution No. 2003-141: Intergovernmental Agreement with the Pima County Health
Department under the Emergency Management Assistance Grant and Town of Marana to
assist in the review and update of Marana's emergency operations plan
DISCUSSION:
Pima County was awarded the Emergency Management Assistance Grant for emergency
operations planning and to enhance the terrorism annex in Pima County. Pima County desires to
supplement local communities in order to maintain a coordinated response effort throughout the
community, specifically, to help communities revise their emergency operations plan in order to
integrate the plan and ensure compatibility with the Pima County Emergency Operations plan.
The Town of Marana and Pima County would like Council approval to enter into an
Intergovernmental Agreement for this purpose.
The focus of updating the Town's emergency operations plan will be to focus on the post 9-11
environment with an emphasis on Weapons of Mass Destruction and terrorist related threats.
The County will reimburse the Town up to $10,000 to review and update its emergency plan in
accordance with the grant.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the approval of the Intergovernmental Agreement with Pima County.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
I move to approve Resolution No. 2003-I41.
TOWN TOWN
COUNCiL OF
MEETiNG MARANA
INFORMATION
DATE November 4, 2003
AGENDA ITEM: IX. A. 7
TO: Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Jocelyn C. Bronson, Town Clerk
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2003-142: Application for Liquor License: New License for a
Limited Liability Company: Consideration of recommendation to State Liquor
Board for a No. 11 (Hotel/Motel with Restauran0 liquor license application
submitted by James A. Shiner, on behalf of Lazy K Bar Guest Ranch, located at
8401 N. Scenic Drive.
DISCUSSION:
James A. Shiner, on behalf of Lazy K Bar Guest Ranch, is applying for a new No. 11
(Hotel/Motel with Restaurant) liquor license for premises located at 8401 N. Scenic
Drive. The business is in compliance, and the Marana Police Department, showing no
record on file, has completed a background check.
In accordance with the State of Arizona Guide to Arizona Liquor Laws, the Clerk's office
has received two copies of an application for a spirituous liquor license from the State
Department of Liquor Licenses & Control. One copy of the application has been posted
on the front of the proposed licensed premises for 20 days prior to this meeting.
The Council, as the appropriate governing board, must hold a meeting and either approve,
disapprove or offer a "no-recommendation" decision on the application. This action must
take place within 60 days of the filing of the application. During the time the governing
body is processing the application, the Department will conduct a background check of
the applicant.
If the application is approved at the appropriate government level, and no written protests
have been received by the Department, and if there is no objection by the Director, the
application will be approved. This process normally takes 90 days after the filing of the
application.
If the governing body disapproves the application or offers a "no-recommendation"
decision, or if protests have been filed with the Department, the application must be set
for a hearing before the State Liquor Board. The hearing may be conducted by the board
or by a designated hearing officer. The purpose of a hearing is to consider all evidence
and testimony in favor of or opposed to the granting of a license. The applicant for a new
license bears the burden of demonstrating his or her "capability, qualifications and
reliability" and that the granting of a license is in "the best interest of the community"
except that, in a person-to-person transfer, an applicant need only prove his
or her "capability, qualifications and reliability". An applicant in a location-to-location
transfer need only prove that the granting of the license i s in the "best interest of the
community".
The decision by the Board to grant or deny an application will normally take place within
105 days after the application has been filed, unless the director deems it necessary to
extend the time period. A.R.S. 4-201, 4-201.01, 4-203; Rule R-4-15-102.
RECOMMENDATION:
James A. Shiner, on behalf of Lazy k Bar Guest Ranch, located at 8401 N. Scenic Drive,
has applied to the State of Arizona Department of Liquor License & Control for a new
No. 11 (Hotel/Motel with Restaurant) liquor license and has met the posting
requirements. The office of the Town Clerk has received no comments in favor or
against the application. Staff recommends consideration of approval of this liquor
license.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
I move to approve Resolution No. 2003-142.
Proclamation
Skip Rimsza
WHEREAS, government affects every aspect of life in America today, including
community livability; and
WHEREAS, all municipalities in Arizona, regardless of size and ~eographic location,
benefit from the accomplishments of all elected officials who strive to make their
communities better; and
WHEREAS, Skip Rimsza, the 50th Mayor of the City of Phoenix serving since 1994,
undemtands the value and importance of maintaining a healthy and thriving
community through the participation of local residents to renew the neighborhoods of
Phoenix, expand the economy and protect families; and
WHEREAS, his efforts as Mayor have resulted in donations exceeding $100,000 from
private sources to supplement the city's education budget for basic materials; the
addition of several parks throughout Phoenix; and the addition of more than 200
police officers to the Phoenix Police Department; and
WHEREAS, Skip Rimsza continues to raise the standard of excellence for his
community through his tireless efforts to fight domestic violence, preserve the desert
from sprawl construction, improve transit and attract new businesses to Phoenix.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Mayor and Council of the Town of Marana rece~ize and
commend
Skip Rimsza
for his leadership and encouragement to others in continuing to build partnerships
with local organizations to benefit the City of Phoenix and Maricopa County as a
whole.
FURTHER, the Mayor and Council con~Fatulate Skip Rimsza for his service to his
community and extend warm wishes for equal success and fulfillment to him in his
future endeavors.
Dated this 4t~ day of November, 2003.
Bobby Sutton, Jr., Mayor
ATTEST:
Jocelyn C. Bronson, Town Clerk
TOWN COUNCIL
MEETING
INFORMATION
DATE: November 4, 2003
TOWN
OF
MARANA
AGENDA ITEM: IX. A. 9.
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Mayor and Council
Frank Cassidy, Town Attorney
Resolution No. 2003-143 AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING TE1E APPLICATION
TO TIlE STATE OF ARIZONA FOR DESIGNATION OF TIlE TUCSON PIMA
ENTERPRISE ZONE.
DISCUSSION:
Mayor and Council is being asked to approve a revised resolution establishing the Tucson
Pima Enterprise Zone with the City of Tucson, the Town of Marana, the Town of Sahuarita,
the City of South Tucson, and portions of unincorporated Pima County. This item readopts
and revises the action taken by Resolution No. 2003-137, approved on October 21, 2003, to
conform to revisions made by the participating entities after October 21.
This item is to be considered with its companion, Resolution No. 2003-144, which
authorizes the execution of the associated IGA, which establishes a seven-member
commission to provide governance for the Enterprise Zone. The Commission is made up of
the following: the Mayor and two council members from the City of Tucson, the Mayor of
the City of South Tucson, the Mayor of the Town of Marana, the Mayor of the Town of
Sahuarita, and the Chair of the Pima County Board of Supervisors. In addition, ex officio
membership is extended to the Chairman of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe and the Chairperson of
the Tohono O'odham Nation.
The consolidated zone would include portions of the City of Tucson, Town of Marana,
Town of Sahuarita, the City of South Tucson, and portions of unincorporated Pima County.
The new zone is approximately 6,888 square miles and has a total population of 499,509.
According to the 2000 Census, the poverty rate in the proposed consolidated zone is
21.14%. Newly added areas include Flowing Wells, the Avra Valley Airport, the Pascua
Yaqui Tribe Reservation, and the Tohono O'odham Nation. Areas removed since
October 21 include the land north of the Santa Cruz River from Avra Valley Road to Trico
Road, and non-Tribal land west of Trico Road.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 2003-143.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
I move to approve Resolution No. 2003-143.
Resolution No. 2003-XX
TOWN COUNCIL
MEETING
INFORMATION
DATE: November 4, 2003
TOWN
OF
MARANA
AGENDA ITEM: IX. A. 10.
TO:
Mayor and Council
FROM:
Frank Cassidy, Town Attomey
SUBJECT:
Resolution No. 2003-144 AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE EXECUTION
OF A REVISED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT RELATING TO THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF AND PARTICIPATION IN THE TUCSON PIMA
ENTERPRISE ZONE.
DISCUSSION:
This is the companion to Resolution No. 2003-143, authorizing the execution of the revised
intergovernmental agreement relating to the establishment of and participation in the
Tucson Pima Enterprise Zone.
Since the Town Council approved the original version of this intergovernmental agreement
by the adoption of Resolution No. 2003-138 on October21, this intergovernmental
agreement has been revised by, among other things, clarifying that any further revision of
the enterprise zone map is subject to approval by all parties and adding required terms
relating to cancellation, non-discrimination and compliance with the Americans With
Disabilities Act.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 2003-144.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
I move to approve Resolution No. 2003-144.
Resolution No. 2003-144
TOWN COUNCIL TOWN
MEETING OF
INFORMATION MARANA
DATE: November 4, 2003
AGENDA ITEM: IX. A. 11.
TO: Mayor and Council
FROM:
Frank Cassidy, Town Attorney
SUBJECT:
Resolution No. 2003-145 AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE EXECUTION
OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE PASCUA YAQUI
TRIBE RELATING TO THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF
PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AT YOEM PUEBLO.
DISCUSSION:
On April 15, 2003, Mayor and Council approved Resolution No. 2003-37, authorizing the
execution of an intergovernmental agreement with Pima County amending the CDBG
allocation to accommodate the purchase and installation of playground equipment at Yoem
Pueblo and extending to December 31, 2003 the time for completion of the project.
Before you today is an intergovernmental agreement with the Pascua Yaqui Tribe to
facilitate the purchase and installation of the playground equipment with the CDBG
funding that was the subject of Resolution No. 2003-37.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staffrecommends approval of Resolution 2003-145.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
I move to approve Resolution No. 2003-145.
Resolution No. 2003-145
TOWN COUNCIL TOWN
MEET1NG OF
INFORMATION MARANA
DATE: November 4, 2002
AGENDA ITEM: IX. B. 1
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DISCUSSION:
Mayor and Council acting as the Board of Adjustment
Joel D. Shapiro, Planning Director
Public Hearing: Gladden Farms Flagpole Variance Request: A request by Gladden Forest
LLC for a height and setback variance to allow a 20-foot flagpole at the Sales Center for the
Gladden Farms residential development. This request is for a variance to increase the allowable
height of a flagpole per Title 16.8.1.A.4 of the Marana Land Development Code and to allow a
reduced front setback from Title 05.02.03.C. of the Marana Land Development Code. The
property is located at the SWC of Moore Road and Postvale Road adjacent to Block 6 of the
Gladden Farms Development within the northeast ¼ of Section 34, T11S, R11E.
Gladden Farms LLC brought this variance request before the Mayor and Council on
October 21, 2003. At that time the Council unanimously voted to continue this item to the
November 4, 2003.
The original request was for a 60-foot flagpole to be located approximately 20-feet back
from the property line. This would require relief from Title 16.8.1.A.4 and Title 05.02.03.C
of the Marana Land Development Code pertaining to signage and "C" (Large Lot) Zone
setbacks. Following the continuation by Council the applicant has submitted a letter
changing their request to a 20-foot flagpole to be located 20-feet back from the property
line.
Although the exact height of the existing house is not known, it is estimated to be between
15-18 feet tall. Therefore, a flagpole between 18-23 feet in height would be permitted per
the Land Development Code. However, the applicant will still need to secure a variance for
the front setback. The front setback for a 20-foot structure would be 50-feet. Therefore,
the applicant would need a setback variance of 30-feet.
Placing the flagpole 50-feet back from the property line could hinder the public's ability to
clearly see the flagpole unless they were already on site. Currently there are a couple of
trees that front along Moore Road that could obscure the view of the flag. The proposed
site plan also indicates one of the modular buildings being placed exactly 50-feet back from
property line with the parking lot adjacent to it. The parking lot and the sales office could
potentially block the visibility of the flagpole.
Title 1 6 of the L and D evelopment Code addresses flagpoles u nder A rticle 1 6-8-1, Signs
Exempt from This Chapter. Within this section, "A.4" states "Flagpoles shall have a
maximum height no greater than 1.25 times the height of the nearest adjacent building.
The length of a flag shall be no greater than 1/4th the height of the flagpole ". Although the
sign code exempts flagpoles from sign permits, building permits would still be required.
Title 5 of the Land Development Code addresses zoning issues and under section 05.02.03,
Zone C-Large Lot Zone. Within this section "C" discusses setbacks which states "No
building or structure, except a fence or wall that is not part of a building and not over six
(6) feet in height shall be constructed closer than forty (40) feet plus one (1) foot for each
foot of building height in excess often (lO)feet above ground level to any front or rear
property line ".
If the variance is approved, Staff recommends the following condition:
1. The flagpole will only be allowed for the duration of the temporary sales center's
active marketing of the Gladden Farms Development.
RECOMMENDATION:
Planning Staff has no objection to this variance being granted with the recommended condition.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
I move to grant the requested flagpole variance, subject to the condition recommended by Staff.
TOWN COUNCIL
MEETING
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TOWN
OF
MARANA
DATE: November 4, 2003
AGENDA ITEM: IX. B. 2
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DISCUSSION:
Mayor and Council
Joel D. Shapiro, Planning Director
Ordinance 2003.26 - Widger~ Northwest Fire Districh Northwest Holdings~ Inc. Rezone:
A request initiated by the Town of Marana to rezone three parcels, approximately 10 acres
in total area, located on the west side of Tortolita Road and north of Moore Road within
Section 26, Township 11 South, Range 12 East. The request is for a change in zoning from
"C" (Large Lot Zone, 25 acre minimum lot size) to "MU-l" (Mixed Use). The requested
zoning district is commensurate with the existing development on the three parcels.
The subject property was annexed by the Town in 1990 and translationally zoned "C"
(Large Lot Zone). At that time, the owners, Kathy and Ted Widger, operated a commercial
plant nursery and native plant salvage business and had previously conducted other
commercial enterprises including a recreational vehicle storage and repair business. The
Widgers have since transitioned their business back to the storage and repair of recreational
vehicles. In 1997 the Widgers donated a vacant one acre portion of their property to the
Northwest Fire District, subsequently the District constructed a new fire station to serve the
Dove Mountain vicinity. In 2001, the Widgers divided their remaining 9 acre property
creating a vacant 4 acre parcel adjacent to Tortolita Road, which has since been sold to NW
Holdings and developed as a commercial self-storage facility. The Town has initiated this
rezoning to more accurately reflect the mix of rural commercial activities that have
historically and currently take place on the property.
The Town proposes to rezone the properties to "MU-l" (Mixed Use Zone) with conditions.
The conditions of the rezone would 1 imit t he "MU- 1" t o preclude certain p emitted a nd
conditional uses otherwise allowable under the "MU-l". These use restrictions, as listed
under the recommended conditions of zoning, prohibit specific uses that were identified by
the Planning Commission during a public hearing, on July 30, 2003, to consider their
recommendation to the Town Council. The Commission voted unanimously (7-0) to
recommend approval to the Town Council with a prohibition of specific incompatible uses.
Staff held a public meeting with the surrounding neighborhood at the Heritage Highlands
Golf and Country Club on September 18, 2003. During that meeting the neighborhood
identified several uses, in addition to the Planning Commission's recommended use
prohibitions, that were not compatible. These additional use prohibitions are acceptable to
the property owners and to Town staff, and have been included as conditions of zoning.
The "MU-l" Zone development standards will regulate all future development and uses.
The purpose of the "MU-l" is to allow limited commercial and industrial development
where appropriate, with suitable buffers to establish compatibility. Staff finds the
recommended permitted, accessory, and conditional uses, as promulgated through the "MU-
1" zoning district, to be consistent with the historical development of the area and
compatible with existing and anticipated development in the area.
Staff has advertised this public hearing and adjacent property owners within 300 feet of the
subject properties w ere notified. S taft h as not been contacted b y a ny concerned citizens
since the public meeting held in September.
Recommended Conditions of Approval:
1. No approval, permit, or authorization of the Town of Marana relieves the
applicant and or landowner from the responsibility to ensure compliance with
all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, including the
Endangered Species Act and the Clean Water Act.
2. No further lot split, land division, and or subdivision of land shall occur
without the approval of the Town.
3. No lot, legally existing prior to the adoption of this ordinance, nor any lot
legally created subsequent to the adoption of this ordinance, shall be allowed
to have or shall conduct more than a single use, as permitted or conditionally
permitted by this ordinance.
4. The following uses, otherwise permitted outright in the "MU-l" (Mixed Use
Zone) zoning district, are hereby expressly prohibited relevant to any
development of the subject 10 acres subsequent to the adoption of this
ordinance:
A. Kennels.
B. Aviaries.
C. Blacksmith shop.
D. Crop production.
E. Grazing and raising of livestock.
F. Raising and marketing of poultry, rabbits, and small animals.
G. Sale stands for the sale of agricultural and horticultural products
produced or grown on the premises.
H. Trucking operations and yards.
5. The following conditional uses, otherwise permitted conditionally, subject to
special approval procedures, in the "MU-l" (Mixed Use Zone) zoning
district, are hereby expressly prohibited relevant to any development of the
subject 10 acres subsequent to the adoption of this ordinance:
A. Additional building heights.
B. Apiaries.
C. Commercial riding stables and boarding stables.
D. Lighted game courts.
E. Manufactunng.
F. Processing and assembly.
G. Restaurants.
H. Public or private rodeo facilities.
I. Sexually oriented businesses.
J. Warehouse facilities.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning Commission and Staffrecommend that the Town Council approve Ordinance No.
2003.26 - the Widger, Northwest Fire District, and Northwest Holdings, Inc. Rezone - as
presented.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
I move to approve Ordinance No. 2003.26 with the recommended conditions.
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TOWN TOWN
COUNCIL OF
MEETING MARANA
INFORMATION
DATE: November 4, 2003
AGENDA ITEM: IX. B. 3
TO: Mayor and Council
FROM: Dick Gear, Community and Economic Development Director
SUBJECT: Public ltearing on the Saguaro Ranch East Annexation - Consideration of the Town of
Marana's desire to annex approximately 422 acres adjacent to the Town of Marana's
border in portions of Sections 17 and 20, TllS, R13E. The parcels within this
annexation area are on the east side of the Tortolita Mountains and north of Tangerine
Road. This annexation is the third to occur within the Saguaro Ranch project area.
DISCUSSION:
Pursuant to filing a blank petition with the Pima County Recorder's Office, this Public
Hearing is mandated by State Statutes to be held within thirty days following such filing. All
owners of real and personal property within the annexation area have been notified of this
hearing, and have been given the opportunity to address the Mayor and Council with their
concurrence or objections to this annexation.
This annexation will bring into the Town acreage to be developed into large lot residences
with extensive tracts o f undisturbed I and which w ill help t o maintain t his beautiful desert
environment. This is the third annexation within the Saguaro Ranch project area.
The Saguaro Ranch area is broken into three discrete annexations, two of which earlier
passed through the annexation process. This particular annexation is the eastern block
comprised of approximately 422 acres within Sections 17 and 20.
RECOMMENDATION:
No action is required Public Hearing.
SUGGESTED MOTIONS:
No action is required.
ADMIN/SRG/10/29/2003