HomeMy WebLinkAboutStudy Session Agenda Packet 09/22/2020MARANA TOWN COUNCIL
STUDY SESSION
NOTICE AND AGENDA
11555 W. Civic Center Drive, Marana, Arizona 85653
Council Chambers, September 22, 2020, 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
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D1 Relating to Development; update, discussion, and possible direction regarding
the Town's subdivision requirements for private and common on-site
recreation areas (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
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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
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Council-Study Session D1
Meeting Date:09/22/2020
To:Mayor and Council
Submitted For:Jason Angell, Development Services Director
From:Anita McNamara, Long-Range Planner
Date:September 22, 2020
Strategic Plan Focus Area:
Recreation
Strategic Plan Focus Area Additional Info:
Principle Statement 1: We will promote healthy and active lifestyles through ...
high-quality recreational amenities for Marana residents and visitors.
Subject:Relating to Development; update, discussion, and possible
direction regarding the Town's subdivision requirements for private and
common on-site recreation areas (Jason Angell)
Discussion:
As directed by the Mayor and Town Council at the October 29, 2019, study session, staff
has been working to revise the current standards for private subdivision recreational
area requirements. The current Town Code requirement is 185 square feet per single
family unit, which was considered too low as compared to other jurisdictions in Pima
County.
Earlier this year, before COVID-19 led to the stay-at-home order and restrictions on
group gatherings, staff conducted extensive outreach meetings with stakeholders. This
outreach process consisted of one-on-one meetings with home builders and developer
representatives, meetings with other jurisdictions, and focus group meetings with
SAHBA, home builders, and developer representatives. During the outreach process,
staff continually heard a preference from stakeholders that Pima County's and design
manual are easy to understand, predictable, and provides the ability to pay full in-lieu
fee for all lots, or a combination of land and in-lieu fees. Unlike the Town, however,
Pima County does not have park impact fees.
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At the Council meeting on April 21, 2020, staff provided a status update to the Town
Council regarding the progress of stakeholder outreach and of the draft code and design
manual. The proposed code changes were discussed, which included revisions to the
minimum square footage requirement per unit, using a sliding scale based on zoning,
creating an a la carte park amenity menu and creating credits for natural undisturbed
open space (NUOS), trail connections and use of drainage basins. The Mayor and
Council agreed that minimum standards need to be established in the code, but these
standards should not be overly regulatory to allow for differences in development, such
as demographics.
To address these points, Planning staff worked with the Parks Department and the Legal
Department to revise the draft ordinance language and design manual. Highlights
include a change to the applicability section by reducing the subdivision size
threshold from 50 to 30 units when recreation areas are required, creating an a la carte
park amenity points system, and adding a reference in the ordinance to the new design
manual. The minimum square footage per unit requirement for private park space is
based on the average lot size instead of zoning district at this time as we anticipate
changes to the zoning district designations in the near future. The draft also contains
provisions for an in-lieu option that allows a developer to satisfy the recreational area
requirements by entering into a development agreement approved by the Town Council.
Upon receiving feedback from the Mayor and Council, staff will send the documents to
stakeholders for further comment and tentatively plan for adoption later this year.
Staff Recommendation:
Council's pleasure.
Suggested Motion:
Council's pleasure.
Attachments
Private Common Recreational Areas Presentation
Draft Subdivision Recreation Manual
Draft ordinance
Draft resolution
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Town Council Update
Private, Common On-site Recreation Areas
September 22, 2020
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•Background
•Draft ordinance
•Draft design manual
•Examples
•Next steps
Presentation Overview
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Background
April 21 Council Feedback
•No NUOS credit toward meeting requirement
•Need to establish minimum standards in
code, but should not over regulate for
flexibility
•Additional info requested regarding other
jurisdictions’ requirements compared to
actual
•Additional information was provided to
council on May 13
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Ordinance
• Revises minimum square footage requirement
• Based on average lot size
•Applicable to subdivisions with 30 or more lots
• Defines in-lieu option
• Design manual reference
Highlights
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Design Manual
•Recreation Area Plan (RAP) requirement and process
•Preliminary plat
•A la carte amenity point system options
•Trails/trail connections -25% credit cap
•Use of drainage basins -50% credit cap
•Development Agreement
•In-lieu option
•Alternative amenity allowance
Highlights
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Example
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Example
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Example
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Example
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Example
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Required Passive -
1 point each
Active -
3 points each
Enhanced -
5 points each
Bench/picnic table Barbeque grill Playground equip.Community garden
Pet waste station Turf*Swing set Fitness course
Trash receptacle DG walking path Fitness structure Rectangle turf field
Landscaping Shared-use path Group ramada Field w/backstop
Shade structure Ramada 1/2 basketball court Community room
Bike rack Drinking fountain Dog park Fitness room
Horseshoe pit Comfort station
Bocce court Splash pad
Skate/wheel park
Swimming pool
Example
A la carte points
•Recreational
area 0.5 to 1.0
acre
•Minimum 5
points required
•Alternative
amenity
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Next Steps
•Refine draft code and design manual
with Council feedback
•Stakeholder outreach and input
•Adoption process
•Planning Commission -November
•Town Council -December
Next Steps
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Discussion
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Town of Marana
Subdivision Recreational Area
Design Manual
Prepared by
Town of Marana Development Services
11555 W Civic Center Drive
Marana, Arizona 85 653
September 2020
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MARANA RECREATIONAL AREA DESIGN MANUAL Page i
Subdivision Recreational Area Design Manual
1. Introduction............................................................................................................................. 2
2. Purpose ..................................................................................................................................... 2
3. Summary of Marana Subdivision Recreation Requirements .................................... 2
A. Applicability ....................................................................................................................... 2
B. In-Lieu Option timing and notation .............................................................................. 2
C. Pre-submittal meeting ..................................................................................................... 2
D. RAP submittal ..................................................................................................................... 3
E. RAP approval...................................................................................................................... 3
F. The Minimum Recreational Area .................................................................................. 3
G. Golf courses ....................................................................................................................... 3
H. Regional trails ..................................................................................................................... 3
I. Construction timing ............................................................................................................ 3
4. The Recreation Area Plan (RAP) ....................................................................................... 4
A. General................................................................................................................................ 4
B. Submittal and review process ....................................................................................... 4
C. Elements to be included in the RAP ........................................................................... 5
5. Features by size of recreational area .............................................................................. 7
A. All recreational areas ...................................................................................................... 7
B. Amenities by recreation area size ................................................................................ 7
C. Passive amenities.............................................................................................................. 7
D. Active amenities ............................................................................................................... 8
E. Enhanced amenities ........................................................................................................ 8
F. Alternative recreational areas....................................................................................... 9
6. Landscape plan .................................................................................................................... 9
7. In-Lieu Option ......................................................................................................................... 9
A. Overview ............................................................................................................................. 9
B. Procedure ............................................................................................................................ 9
8. Contact information ........................................................................................................... 10
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1. Introduction
This Town of Marana Subdivision Recreational Area Design Manual (this “Manual”)
is adopted to assist the development community in meeting the subdivision rec-
reational area requirements established by Marana Town Code section 17-5-3
(subdivision requirements), paragraph B (improvement requirements), subpara-
graph 9 (recreational area), which are r eferred to in this Manual as the “Marana
Subdivision Recreation Requirements.” This Manual provides the information nec-
essary for developers and their consultants to produce a Recreation Area Plan
(RAP) that meets the demographic profile of their development and satisfies the
Marana Subdivision Recreation Requirements.
2. Purpose
The Marana Subdivision Recreation Requirements were adopted to ensure that
recreational areas are established and constructed as new neighborhoods are
built . Subdivision recreational areas reduce the chances of children playing in the
streets and families driv ing considerable distances to larger regional parks. Safety,
traffic congestion, air quality, public health , quality of life, and neighborhood so-
cial interaction suffer when neighborhood recreational facilities are lacking. Re-
quiring the creation of neighborhood recreational facilities as subdivisions de-
velop is a least -cost approach, taking advantage of lower va cant land values
and reducing the need to establish neighborhood recreational areas in already-
developed areas.
3. Summary of Marana Subdivision Recreation Requirements
A. Applicability
A Recreation Area Plan (RAP) for the construction of developed recreation al
areas of a combined size meeting the requirements set forth in subparagraph F
below must be prepared for residential subdivision with 30 or more lots whose
smallest lot is 16,000 square feet or less , except for residential subdivisions for
which an In-Lieu Option (see Section 7 below ) has been selected , approved,
and implemented.
B. In -Lieu Option timing and notation
If the developer of a residential subdivision has chosen and obtained approval
to pursue the In -Lieu Option (see Section 7 below ), the In-Lieu Option must be
approved, implemented, and enforceable as a condition of rezoning or pre-
liminary plat approval, and a description of the In -Lieu Option must be clearly
noted on the approved final plat.
C. Pre-submittal meeting
An applicant or representative for every residential subdivision requiring a RAP
must meet with Marana Development Services staff before preparing the RAP
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to ensure that the Marana Subdivision Recreation Requirements are properly
understood.
D. RAP submittal
A RAP shall be included in the preliminary plat submittal package for all resi-
dential projects or subdivisions requiring a RAP. A landowner or developer
seeking a rezoning for a project that will require a RAP must include in the re-
zoning submittal package a conceptual rendering or discussion of the subdi-
vision recreation facilities and areas that are anticipated to be provided to
satisfy the Marana Subdivision Recreation Requirements .
E. RAP approval
Marana Development Services staff approval of a RAP is required prior to a
project’s preliminary subdivision plat approval.
F. The Minimum Recreation al Area
For subdivisions whose smallest lot is 16,000 square feet or less, t he combined
total of all of a subdivision’s developed recreational areas must equal or ex-
ceed the square footage calculated according to the following table.
Average lot size Square feet per unit
Smaller than 6,000 s.f. 350
6,000 or more but
smaller than 8,000 s.f. 300
Larger than 8,000 s.f. 200
This combined total square footage is referred to in this Manual as the “Mini-
mum Recreational Area.” The Marana Subdivision Recreation Requirements
do not apply to subdivisions whose smallest lot is larger than 16,000 square feet.
G. Golf courses
Golf courses do not count toward a subdivision’s Minimum Recreational Area.
H. Regional trails
Trails, linear parks, and greenways listed in the Marana Parks and Recreation
Master Plan that cross or are adjacent to the proposed subdivision are
counted toward the subdivision’s Minimum Recreational Area to the extent
they are constructed as a part of the subdivision, included on the project’s
rezoning preliminary development plan and preliminary plat , and described in
the project’s RAP.
I. Construction timing
A subdivision’s recreational areas must be completed or assured before 50%
of the building permits are issued. “Assured” means that the subdivider has
posted with the town engineer cash, a performance bond, or a letter of credit
in a form approved by the Town Attorney and in a face amount of at least
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115% of the anticipated cost to complete the recreational areas, as reasona-
bly determined by the Town Engineer, securing completion of the recreational
areas.
4. The Recreation Area Plan (RAP)
A. General
The Recreation Area Plan (RAP) must describe and design the location, size,
and elements of a subdivision’s developed recreational area s to be con-
structed to comply with the Marana Subdivision Recreation Requirements for
the proposed residential subdivision . The RAP shall have sufficient detail to
show compliance with the Marana Subdivision Recreation Requirements.
The RAP is a separate stand -alone planning document, and will remain on file
at the Town of Marana Development Services Department .
B. Submittal and review process
The following steps describe the RAP approval process:
i. Applicant and/or the applicant’s representatives meet with Develop-
ment Services staff to discuss the proposed residential subdivision. Staff
explains the Marana Subdivision Recreation Requirements , including
without limitation the In-Lieu Option (see Section 7 below ) and the spe-
cific elements to be included in the RAP.
ii. A landowner or developer seeking a rezoning for a project that will re-
quire a RAP includes in the rezoning submittal package a conceptual
rendering or discussion of the subdivision recreation facilities and areas
that are anticipated to be provided to satisfy the Marana Subdivision
Recreation Requirements.
iii. As part of the preliminary plat preparation process, applicant prepares
RAP consistent with the Marana Subdivision Recreation Requirements ,
this Manual, and the conceptual rendering or discussion presented and
approved as part of the rezoning (if applicable).
iv. Applicant submits the RAP to Development Services staff along with the
preliminary plat .
v. Staff reviews and provides comments on the RAP concurrently with
providing comments on the preliminary plat . Applicant makes any nec-
essary changes.
vi. Staff approves RAP prior to approving the preliminary plat . The RAP must
be approved by Development Services before the preliminary plat can
be approved.
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C. Elements to be included in the RAP
The RAP must be submitted electronically and must contain the following infor-
mation:
i. T he total acreage of the subdivision , the total acreage of NUOS within
the subdivision , and the total number and average size of lots in the sub-
division.
ii. A map showing the location of the subdivision within the regional/met-
ropolitan context .
iii. A concept drawing of the proposed subdivision .
iv. A demographic profile to help the applicant and the Town determine
whether the recreational features proposed actually fit the subdivision
(i.e. age-appropriate infrastructure, recreational features, equipment ,
pathways, etc.), including:
1. The target market for the subdivision; and
2. The ages of residents the subdivision is intended to serve.
v. The location, size, topography, and dimensions of each recreational
area, and an explanation of how the Minimum Recreation al Area size
was calculated (i.e. show us your math).
1. The Minimum Recreational Area need not consist of a single recrea-
tional area, as long as each individual recreational area is large
enough to be functional.
2. The land area of proposed and existing paved and unpaved trails
and retention basin s may satisfy up to 50% of the Minimum Recrea-
tional Area if developed for recreational purposes upon compliance
with all of the following :
a. Trails must connect to existing or planned trails and recreational
areas adjacent to the subdivision and to trails, paths , sidewalks,
and recreational areas within the subdivision .
b. Each retention basin must:
i. Comply with standards established by the Marana Parks and
Recreation Department for uses and facilities located in reten-
tion basins and flood-prone areas.
ii. Have at least one pedestrian access with a slope of no greater
than 8:1 and a length of no more than 100 feet to the basin
invert or to a 4:1 or flatter basin side slope.
iii. Have waterproof and non-floatable facilities and furnishings.
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3. Recreational areas shall be located and designed to maximize prox-
imity to the largest number of homes and to maximize accessibility
and visibility from the front of surrounding and nearby residences.
4. Neighborhoods shall be designed around recreational areas. Recre-
ational areas shall not be located on remnants of land remaining
upon completion of the lotting layout of the subdivision.
5. At least one recreational area shall be located within a reasonable
w alking distance of each lot of the subdivision, approximately 2,000
feet measured not as the crow flies but along the most direct route
traversable by a pedestrian over neighborhood sidewalks, paths,
and trails.
6. Recreational areas shall avoid known archeological and historical
sites.
7. Maintained and compacted natural trails within natural undisturbed
open space (NUOS) may be counted as recreational area.
8. Recreational area improvements must be constructed in an environ-
mentally sensitive manner, minimizing the disturbance of the site’s
natural vegetation, and mitigating effects on adjacent upland areas,
washes, wildlife corridors, and NUOS.
9. Recreational areas shall not include land unsuitable for recreational
purposes, such as peaks, ridges, land fragments, lan d restricted by
town policy, condition or ordinance, and or land determined unusa-
ble for recreational purposes by the Planning Director .
10. All recreational areas and trails shall incorporate Crime Prevention
through Environmental Design (CPTED) concepts.
11. When proposed amenities in a recreational area create significant
parking demand, the applicant shall demonstrate that parking is ad-
equate for the proposed amenit ies.
vi. Graphic depiction (plan view) of each recreational area’s facilities and
amenities.
1. Must show all recreational improvements to be provided , meeting or
exceeding the requirements for the total size of Minimum Recrea-
tional Area, consistent with Section 5 below .
2. Identify the locations of access points and parking , if required.
vii. The entity responsible for long-term ownership and maintenance of the
recreational areas.
viii. Any trails listed in the Marana Parks and Recreation Master Plan that are
located within a half mile of the subdivision .
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1. The subdivision’s recreational area must include any trails within the
subdivision and must include linkages within the subdivision to any
trails located near the subdivision.
2. The RAP must describe existing and planned linkages from the subdi-
vision to trails located within a half mile of the subdivision.
5. Features by size of recreationa l area
This section describes minimum facilities and amenities that must be provided for
each recreational area included within a subdivision’s Minimum Recreational
Area to meet the Marana Subdivision Recreation Requirements . Certain facilities
and amenities are required for all recreational areas. The additional facilities and
amenities required for each recreational area
A. All recreational areas
All recreational areas must include, at a minimum:
i. A bench and picnic table
ii. A pet waste station
iii. A trash receptacle
iv. Landscaping (trees and other plant materials, preferably native; see
Section 17.03 of the Marana Land Development Code for additional in-
formation)
v. A shade structure
vi. A bicycle rack (four-bicycle capacity)
B. Amenities by recreation area size
In addition to the amenities listed in section 5.A above, each recreation area
must have amenities that meet or exceed t he following number of points
based on the recreation area’s size:
Size (in acres) Points At least But less than
0 0.25 2
0.25 0.5 3
0.5 1.0 5
1.0 1.5 10
1.5 2.0 15
2.0 Any 20
C. Passive amenities
The following are classified as passive amenities, each of which is worth one
point:
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i. Barbecue grill
ii. Turf
iii. Decomposed granite walking path
iv. Shared use path connection
v. Ramada
vi. Drinking fountain
D. Active amenities
The following are classified as active amenities, each of which is worth three
points:
i. Playground equipment
ii. Swing set
iii. Fitness structure
iv. Group ramada
v. Half basketball court
vi. Dog park
vii. Horseshoe pit
viii. Community garden
ix. Bocce court
x. Fitness course
xi. Rectangle turf field
xii. Field with backstop
xiii. Sand volleyball court
xiv. Tennis court
xv. Pickleball court
E. Enhanced amenities
The following are classified as enhanced amenities, each of which is worth five
points:
i. Community room
ii. Fitness room
iii. Comfort station
iv. Splash pad
v. Skate/wheel park
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vi. Swimming pool
F. Alternative recreational areas
Alternative recreational areas are designed to complement and serve the
special needs of a given subdivision or master planned area .
A lternative recreational areas may count toward fulfillment of a subdivision’s
Marana Subdivision Recreation Requirements when constructed pursuant to a
development agreement with the Town of Marana .
The Town of Marana recognizes that new and unique types of recreational
facilities may be created as time passes, and is willing to consider proposals
that suggest alternative kinds of recreational facilities that may significantly
benefit the community and its quality of life. Such proposals must provide value
equivalent to or greater t han the value of minimum compliance with the Ma-
rana Subdivision Recreation Requirements.
6. Landscap e plan
The RAP and the recreational areas provided for a subdivision pursuant to the
Marana Subdivision Recreation Requirements shall be consistent with and incor-
porated into the landscape plan submitted to comply with the requirements of
17.03 of the Town of Marana Land Development Code.
7. In -Lieu Option
A. Overview
The developer of a residential subdivision may seek Town Council app roval of
a development agreement implementing an alternative method for providing
recreational areas for the subdivision. This alternative method is referred to in
this Manual as the “In -Lieu Option.” The development agreement must author-
ize the Town to en force the implementation of the In -Lieu Option. The In -Lieu
Option may consist of any alternative that, according to the representation of
the developer and the approval of the Town Council, provides recreational
opportunities to the subdivision that equal or exceed the Marana Subdivision
Recreation Requirements.
B. Procedure
i. The developer of a subdivision that requires rezoning may include pro-
posal and discussion of the In -Lieu Option in the rezoning hearing pro-
cess, and approval of the In -Lieu Option may be included in the ordi-
nance approving the rezoning or in a development agreement associ-
ated with the rezoning.
ii. Unless the In-Lieu Option has been approved by the Town Council as
part of the rezoning process as described in the preceding paragraph,
the developer of subdivision who seeks to use an In -Lieu Option must
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obtain Town Council approval of the In -Lieu Option prior to or concur-
rently with the Town Council’s consideration and approval of the prelim-
inary plat for the subdivision.
8. Contact information
Please contact Town of Marana Development Services at 520 -382-2600 with any
questions about the Marana Subdivision Recreation Requirements .
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Ordinance No. 20 20.XXX - 1 - 7/23/2020 3:00 PM
MARANA ORDINANCE NO. 2020.XXX
RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT; AMENDING TOWN CODE CHAPTER 17-5
(SUBDIVISIONS), SECTION 17-5-3 (SUBDIVISION REQUIREMENTS) BY DELETING
EXISTING SUBPARAGRAPH B.9 (RECREATIONAL AREA) AND REPLACING IT
WITH REVISED SUBPARAGRAPH B.9 (RECREATIONAL AREA); AND ADOPTING
THE TOWN OF MARANA SUBDIVISION RECREATIONAL AREA DE SIGN MANUAL
WHEREAS residential subdivision recreation areas (i) ensure that recreation areas
are available for the us e and enjoyment of residents and (ii) protect and enhance
community health and quality of life; and
WHEREAS the residential subdivision recreation area requirements adopted by
this ordinance (i) ensure that new subdivision recreation areas meet minimum saf ety and
amenity standards, (ii) implement the 2020-2030 Marana Parks & Recreation Master Plan,
and (iii) encourage residential multi -modal opportunities and ensure connectivity among
parks, schools, neighborhoods, and commercial areas; and
WHEREAS the Town Council finds that adoption of this ordinance is in the best
interests of the Town and its citizens .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE TOWN OF MARANA, as follows:
SECTION 1. Town Code Chapter 17-5 (subdivisions), section 17-5-3 (subdivision
requirements), subparagraph B.9 (recreational area) is hereby deleted and replaced with
a revised subparagraph B.9 (recreational area), one paper copy and one electronic copy
of which are on file in the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of M arana, Arizona, and
which was made a public record by and attached as Exhibit A to Resolution No. 2020 -
XXX of the Town of Marana, Arizona, which is hereby referred to, adopted, and made a
part of this ordinance as if fully set out here.
SECTION 2. The Town of Marana Subdivision Recreational Area Design Manual ,
one paper copy and one electronic copy of which are on file in the office of the Town
Clerk of the Town of Marana, Arizona, and which was made a public record by and
attached as Exhibit B to Resolution No. 2020 -XXX of the Town of Marana, Arizona, is
hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part of this ordinance as if fully set out here.
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SECTION 3. The provisions of Town Code section 17 -5-3 B.9 shall control over and
supersede any conflicting provisions of the Town of Maran a Subdivision Recreational
Area Design Manual.
SECTION 4. The Town Manager or one or more Town staff members designated
by the Town Manager and acting on the Town Manager’s behalf may make
administrative revisions to the Town of Marana Subdivision Recreational Area Design
Manual from time to time without the need for formal Council approval. For purposes of
this paragraph, “administrative revisions” includes revisions addressing the form and
contents of documentation submitted to show compliance with Town Code section
17-5-3 B.9 (recreational area), the administrative procedure associated with the review of
that documentation, and administrative interpretations and explanations of the
requirements of Town Code section 17 -5-3 B.9. “Administrative revisions” shall not
include changes to the substantive requirements of Town Code section 17 -5-3 B.9 or of
the Town of Marana Subdivision Recreational Area Design Manual as adopted by this
ordinance.
SECTION 5. The various town officers and employees are authorized and directed
to perform all acts necessary or desirable to give effect to this ordinance.
SECTION 6. All ordinances, resolutions, or motions and parts of ordinances,
resolutions, or motions of the Council in confli ct with the provisions of this o rdinance are
hereby repealed, effective as of the effective date of this o rdinance.
SECTION 7. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this
ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any
court of competent jurisdiction, the decision shall n ot affect the validity of the remaining
portions of this ordinance.
SECTION 8. This ordinance is effective on the 31st day after its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF MARANA,
Arizona, this ______ day of _____________________, 2020.
Mayor Ed Honea
ATTEST:
Cherry L. Lawson, Town Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Frank Cassidy, Town Attorney
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MARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2020-XXX
RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT ; DECLARING REVISED SUBPARAGRAPH B.9
(RECREATIONAL AREA) OF TOWN CODE CHAPTER 17-5 (SUBDIVISIONS ),
SECTION 17-5-3 (SUBDIVISION REQUIREMENTS) AND THE TOWN OF MARANA
SUBDIVISION RECREATIONAL AREA DESIGN MANUAL ADOPTED BY MARANA
ORDINANCE NO . 2020.XXX AS PUBLIC RECORDS FILED WITH THE TOWN CLERK
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
MARANA, ARIZONA, as follows:
SECTION 1. New subparagraph B.9 (recreational area) of Town Code Chap-
ter 17-5 (subdivisions ), section 17-5-3 (subdivision requirements), adopted by Marana Or-
dinance No. 2020.XXX, attached to and incorporated in this resolution as Exhibit A, one
paper copy and one electronic copy of which are on file in the office o f the Town Clerk,
is hereby declared to be a public record and ordered to remain on file with the Town
Clerk.
SECTION 2. The Town of Marana Subdivision Recreational Area Design Manual
adopted by Marana Ordinance No. 20 20.XXX, attached to and incorporated in this reso-
lution as Exhibit A, one paper copy and one electronic copy of which are on file in the
office of the Town Clerk, is hereby declared to be a public record and ordered to remain
on file with the Town Clerk.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF MARANA, Ari-
zona, this ______ day of _____________________, 2020.
Mayor Ed Honea
ATTEST:
Cherry L. Lawson, Town Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Frank Cassidy, Town Attorney
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EXHIBIT A TO MARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2020-XXX
A mendments to Marana Town Code section 17-5-3 subparagraph B.9 (Recreational area)
adopted by Marana Ordinance No. 2020.XXX
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New subparagraph B.9 (Recreational area) of Town Code Chapter 17-5 (Subdivi-
sions), section 17-5-3 (Subdivision requirements) provides as follows:
9. Recreational area.
a. Requirement: New residential subdivisions (including re-subdivisions)
with 30 or more lots and whose smallest lot is 16,000 square feet or less
shall comply with the recreational area requirements of this subpara-
graph 17 -5 -3 B.9.
b. Area:
i. General: The minimum area (in square feet) of a subdivision’s rec-
reational areas shall be as follows:
a) Apartment or condominium: 100 sq. ft. per unit
b) Town home or patio home: 140 sq. ft. per unit
c) Single-family residential:
1) For subdivisions with an average lot size smaller than 6,000
square feet: 350 sq. ft. per unit
2) For subdivisions with an average lot size of 6,000 square feet
or more but smaller than 8,000 square feet : 300 sq. ft. per
unit
3) For subdivisions with an average lot size larger than 8,000
square feet and whose smallest lot is 16,000 square feet or
less: 200 sq. ft. per unit
4) For subdivisions whose smallest lot is larger than 16,000
square feet: None.
ii. Golf courses excluded: Golf courses do not count toward a subdi-
vision’s minimum required recreational area .
c. Location:
i. Recreational areas shall be located and designed to maximize prox-
imity to the largest number of homes and to maximize accessibility
and visibility from the front of surrounding and nearby residences.
ii. Neighborhoods shall be designed around recreational areas and
open spaces. Recreational areas sh all not be located on remnants of
land remaining upon completion of the lotting layout of the subdi-
vision.
iii. At least one recreational area shall be located within a reasonable
walking distance of each lot of the subdivision, approximately 2,000
feet measured not as the crow flies but along the most direct route
traversable by a pedestrian over neighborhood sidewalks, paths,
and trails.
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EXHIBIT A TO MARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2020-XXX
A mendments to Marana Town Code section 17-5-3 subparagraph B.9
(Recreational area) adopted by Marana Ordinance No. 2020.XXX
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iv. All recreational areas shall be within the boundaries of the subdivi-
sion, except as otherwise provided in a development agreement en-
tered into pursuant to subparagraph 17 -5-3 B.9.g below (in -lieu op-
tion).
d. Design and facilities: The design of recreational areas and the recrea-
tional facilities included in them shall conform to the most recent ver-
sion of the town of Marana subdivision recreational area design man-
ual.
e. Prohibited locations. Recreational areas shall avoid the following:
i. Land unsuitable for recreation purposes, such as peaks, ridges, land
fragments, land restricted by town policy, condition or ordinance,
and land determined unusable for recreational purposes by plan-
ning director.
ii. Known archeological and historical sites.
f. Construction timing:
i. A subdivision’s recreational area s shall be completed or assured be-
fore 50% of the building permits are issued.
ii. For purposes of th e preceding paragraph, “assured” means that the
subdivider has posted with the town engineer cash, a performance
bond, or a letter of credit securing completion of the recreational
area s.
iii. The performance bond or letter of credit shall be in a form ap-
proved by the town attorney and shall be in a face amount of at
least 115% of the anticipated cost to complete the recreational area s,
as reasonably determined by the town engineer.
g. In-lieu option: Subdivisions may satisfy the requirements of this sub-
paragraph 17 -5 -3 B.9 by entering into a development agreement with
and enforceable by the town which, as determined by the town council,
provides for recreational area and recreational facilities equivalent to
those otherwise required in the subdivision under this subparagraph
17-5 -3 B.9 .
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