HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Presentation 11/17/2020-PCZ2010-001 Continental Ranch SPA_CouncilPCZ2010-001
Continental Ranch Specific Plan Amendment
November 17, 2020
Request
Proposed Amendment to the Continental Ranch Specific Plan
Chapter V. Development Regulations
Chapter VII. Specific Plan Implementation
Chapter V. Development Regulations
Applies only to the congregate care housing standards within Commercial and Freeway Commercial land use
designations.
•Minimum lot area of 2,000 square feet
•Minimum density of 2,000 square feet
•Minimum parking provisions of 1.5 spaces per unit
Current standards within the plan are suitable for typical multi-family that consists of a variety of residential unit
sizes with many drivers
•Minimum lot area and gross land area of 2,000 S.F.
•Minimum parking of 1.5 on-site spaces per unit
Congregate care housing operates under a different model
•Smaller units needed, as occupancy is typically one or two people
•Utilize more communal or shared spaces within the facility (dining areas, recreation rooms, laundry rooms, libraries,
etc.)
•Fewer residents per residential unit typically drive
•Parking is proposed to be calculated the Chapter 17.9 (Parking) of the Marana Town Code
Prospective Project
Proposed:
•141 units on 3.90 acres
•1,204 S.F. per d/u
•156 parking spaces
Existing Standards
•85 units (at 2,000 S.F.
minimum lot area)
•212 parking spaces
Text Revisions
Chapter V. Development Regulations
F.COMMERCIAL SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
1.Commercial Use
a)Permitted Uses
1)Commercial
2)Retail commercial
3)Commercial Recreation
4)Office
5)Financial Institutions
6)Tourist Commercial
7)Restaurant
8)Congregate Care Housing in Parcels 56, 57 & 72 only*
9)Medical clinics; urgent care facilities; medical/dental offices , and similar low-intensity medical
related uses
*Using Freeway Commercial Property Development Standards –Residential (V.F.2.c)) numbers 3), 4),
5) and 6) only; see page V-9
Remaining (applicable) standards:
3.Building height
4.Landscaping
5.Building Setbacks
6.Walls, fencing, and screening
Text Revisions
Chapter V. Development Regulations
F.COMMERCIAL SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
1.Commercial Uses
………..
2.Freeway Commercial Use (Parcels 53, 63, 64, 65, 65A, 66, Continental Ranch
Business Park Lots 56 and 57)
a)Permitted uses
1)Commercial
2)Retail Commercial
3)Commercial Recreation
4)Office
5)Financial Institutions
6)Tourist Commercial
7)Restaurant
8)High Density Residential (not permitted on Continental Ranch Business Park Lots 56 and 57)
9)Medical and Heal Care Facilities (Hospital, Congregate Care Housing*, Clinics, etc.)
*Using Freeway Commercial Property Development Standards –Residential (V.F.2.c)) numbers 3),
4), 5) and 6) only; see page V-9
Remaining (applicable) standards:
3.Building height
4.Landscaping
5.Building Setbacks
6.Walls, fencing, and screening
Chapter VII. Specific Plan Implementation
Amend the process for approving site plans (development plans)
The Planning Commission is required to approve after staff acceptance
Existing process results in unnecessary delays for applicants
Development plans throughout the Town are typically approved by staff only
Text Revisions
Text Revisions
Chapter VII. Specific Plan Implementation
D. Site Plan Review Procedures
Upon determination that the site plan complies with the provisions of the Specific Plan and the review factors described in the
design guidelines, the Planning Staff shall prepare a staff report with recommendations which shall be submitted along with
the site plan to the Planning Commission at the earliest possible regular meeting. The Planning Commission shall approve,
conditionally approve, or if not consistent with the Specific Plan, modify or deny the site plan.
Revisions
Revisions that are minor in nature or reasonable extensions other than those applied as a condition of approval shall be
submitted for review and approval administratively
Mandatory Findings for Approval of a Site Plan
The Planning Commission shall make the following written findings before approval or conditionally approving any Site Plan.
1.The proposed project is compatible with other projects with the Specific Plan area.
2.The plan will not have an adverse impact on the public health, safety, interest, convenience or general welfare.
3.The Site Plan is compatible with the regulations and design guidelines of the Continental Ranch Specific plan and the
Site plan conforms to the General Plan and implementing ordinances.
Remaining Parcels
Remaining Parcels
Recommendation
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the Marana Town Council approve PCZ2010-001, Amendments to the
Continental Ranch Specific Plan.