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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2020-132 Declaring Revised Subparagraph B.9 of Town Code Ch 17-5, Section 17-5-3 and TOM Subdivision Recreational Area Design Manual Adopted by Marana Ordinance No 2020.021 MARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2020-132 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. 2020.021 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 Ordinance No. 2020.021,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 of 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. 2020.021, attached to and incorporated in this resolu- tion as Exhibit B, 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 15th day of December, 2020. 4, , .XS& �.. Mayor Ed Ho ea MARANA AZ ATTES App. • ,.z s+4+ ,9 APPROVED AS TO FORM: Oe: Cherry L. L. son, Town Clerk Jane `fall, Town Attorney Resolution No.2020-132 - 1 - EXHIBIT A TO MARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2020-132 Amendments to Marana Town Code section 17-5-3 subparagraph B.9 (Recreational area) adopted by Marana Ordinance No. 2020.021 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 average lot size is 16,000 square feet or less shall comply with the recreational area requirements of this sub- paragraph 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 square feet per unit b) Town home or patio home: 140 square feet per unit c) Single-family residential: 1) For subdivisions with an average lot size of 4,000 square feet or less: 500 square feet per unit 2) For subdivisions with an average lot size of 6,000 square feet or less but larger than 4,000 square:400 square feet per unit 3) For subdivisions with an average lot size of 8,000 square feet or less but larger than 6,000 square feet: 300 square feet per unit 4) For subdivisions with an average lot size of 16,000 square feet or less but larger than 8,000 square feet: 200 square feet. per unit 5) For subdivisions whose average lot size is larger than 16,000 square feet: None. ii. Specific plan exception: If an adopted specific plan includes a sub- division recreation requirement with a different square footage per unit than set forth in subparagraph i above, the minimum area of recreational areas for subdivisions located in the specific plan shall be calculated using the specific plan's subdivision recreation re- quirement. iii. Golf courses excluded: Golf courses do not count toward a subdi- vision's ubdi- visions 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. Resolution No 2020-132 -1- EXHIBIT A TO MARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2020-132 Amendments to Marana Town Code section 17-5-3 subparagraph B.9 (Recreational area) adopted by Marana Ordinance No. 2020.021 ii. Neighborhoods shall be designed around recreational areas and open spaces. Recreational areas shall 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. 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 areas shall be completed or assured be- fore 50% of the building permits are issued. ii. For purposes of the 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 areas. 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 areas, 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. Resolution No. 2020-132 - 2- EXHIBIT B Town of Marana Subdivision Recreational Area Design Manual MARANA AZ Prepared by Town of Marana Dev elopment Sery ices 11555 W Civic Center Driv e Marana, Arizona 85653 December 2020 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 4 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 8 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 MAR ANA RECREATIONAL AREA DESIGN MANUAL Page i 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 referred 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 driving 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 vacant 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 recreational areas of a combined size meeting t he requirements set fort h in subparagraph F below must be prepared for residential subdivision with 30 or more lots whose average lot size is 16,000 square feet or less, except for residential subdivisions for which an In-Lieu Option (see Section 7 below) has been selected, ap- proved, 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 MAR ANA RECREATIONAL AREA DESIGN MANUAL Page 2 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 Recreational Area For subdivisions whose average lot size is 16,000 square feet or less, the com- bined total of all of a subdivision's developed recreational areas must equal or exceed the square footage calculated according to the following table. Average lot size Square feet per unit 4,000 s.f. or less 500 >4,000 s.f. to 6,000 s.f. 400 >6,000 s.f. to 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 average lot size is larger than 16,000 square feet. If an adopted specific plan includes a subdivision recreation requirement with a different square footage per unit, the Minimum Recreational Area of subdivisions located in the specific plan shall be calculated using the specific plan's subdivision recreation requirement. 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. MAR ANA RECREATIONAL AREA DESIGN MANUAL Page 3 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 115% of the anticipated cost to complete the recreational areas, as reasona- bly determined by the Town Engineer,securing completion of t he 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 areas 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 wit h t he 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. MAR ANA RECREATIONAL AREA DESIGN MANUAL Page 4 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. C. Elements to be included in the RAP The RAP must be submitted electronically and must contain the following infor- mation: i. The total acreage of the subdivision, the total acreage of NUOS within thesubdivision, and the total number and average size of lots in thesub- 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 Recreational 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 basins 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 t he 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. MAR ANA RECREATIONAL AREA DESIGN MANUAL Page 5 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-float able facilities and furnishings. 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 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. 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 veget ation,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, land 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 t hat parking is ad- equat e for the proposed amenities. 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. MAR ANA RECREATIONAL AREA DESIGN MANUAL Page 6 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. 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 t he subdi- vision to trails located within a half mile of the subdivision. 5. Features by size of recreational 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 st ation 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 the 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 MAR ANA RECREATIONAL AREA DESIGN MANUAL Page 7 C. Passive amenities The following are classified as passive amenities, each of which is worth one point: 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 MAR ANA RECREATIONAL AREA DESIGN MANUAL Page 8 iii. Comfort station iv. Splash pad v. Skate/wheel park 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. Alternative 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 than the value of minimum compliance with the Ma- rana Subdivision Recreation Requirements. 6. Landscape 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 approval of a development agreement implementing an alternative met hod 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 enforce 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. MAR ANA RECREATIONAL AREA DESIGN MANUAL Page 9 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 obtain Town Council approval of the In-Lieu Option prior to or concur- rentlywith 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. MAR ANA RECREATIONAL AREA DESIGN MANUAL Page 10