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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Presentation - Letters of Support for Item A1 Grier Substation Rezone CROWNWEST LAND GROUP 333 East Wetmore Road,Suite 250 Tucson,AZ 85705 520-888-3962 502-888-3198 fax www.crownwest.com IN SUPPORT OF IMPROVING THE TOWN OF MARANA'S ELECTRIC INFRASTRUCTURE May 10,2024 Town of Marana Attn: Mayor&Council,Town Manager, Development Services Dept. Marana Municipal Complex 11555 W.Civic Center Drive Marana,AZ 85653 Subject:Tucson Electric Power Grier Substation Project Greetings: Crown West Land Group supports the benefits the proposed Tucson Electric Power Company(TEP)Grier 138 Kilovolt Substation, to be located at 13860 W. Grier Road, will bring to the Town. We have worked closely with TEP throughout the development of our Gladden Farms community and recognize that the new substation is needed to support reliable electric service for current,planned,and future development in the Town and surrounding areas. We believe the need to develop the Project is clear,as it will ensure the long-term viability and adaptability of the electrical grid. It is our understanding that the project will provide enhanced voltage control, grid efficiency,and help to maintain stable voltage levels throughout the system.The Grier Substation project will strengthen electric reliability for customers, meet future energy needs,and expand power capacity in the area to help drive economic development. We also believe that the Project's selected site is appropriate for this use, and that with the proposed setbacks and buffering,the facility will prove to be a benefit to the entire region. We strongly support the approval of TEP's Minor General Plan Amendment and Rezone request. Sincerely, Dean Wingert,Vice President Crown West Land Group t`>> i'ciiici"occ: May 21,2024 Town of Marana Attn: Mayor& Council,Town Manager, Development Services Dept. Marana Municipal Complex 11555 W Civic Center Drive Marana,AZ 85653 Re: Tucson Electric Power Grier Substation Project—Letter of Support Dear Sir/Madam, HSL Properties supports the proposed Tucson Electric Power Company(TEP) Grier 138 Kilovolt Substation, located at 13860 W. Grier Road, Marana,Arizona. Our company owns and operates multiple apartment communities and hotels in the Town,including Encantada Continental Reserve, Encantada Twin Peaks, the Hampton Inn at Twin Peaks and the Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain. Additionally, we own approximately 200 development acres in the northwest quadrant of Tangerine and Interstate 10, where we are currently building and planning multiple multifamily communities and hotels. Given our extensive involvement and investment in the Town of Marana, we have a vested interest in the Town's prosperity and economic development. We also advocate for sustainable and steady growth of the Town that is made possible by investment in infrastructure. TEP's investment in the proposed substation will deliver a key piece of infrastructure needed to support reliable electric service for current, planned, and future development in the Town and surrounding areas. We understand that TEP's proposed substation will ensure the long-term viability and adaptability of our Town's local energy grid,and it is our understanding that the project will provide enhanced voltage control, grid efficiency,and help to maintain stable voltage levels throughout the system. It is our firm belief that the Grier Substation project will strengthen electric reliability for existing customers,meet future energy needs,and expand power capacity in the area to help drive economic development and strongly support the approval of TEP's Minor General Plan Amendment and Rezone request. Respectfully, Omar Mireles President `01 1.:, fitc?rtrl t'rl!( ll!�'ti(t11, %�i';.::)ii(1 i (i (,)2 O) �:�.� 091 i ).01.i DIAMOND May 17 2024 VENTURES Real Estate •Venture Capital Town of Marana Marana Municipal Complex ex 11555 W Civic Center Drive Marana,AZ 85653 Subject:TEP Grier Substation Project Dear Mayor Honea,Vice-Mayor Post, Marana Town Council Members; Diamond Ventures, Inc. is writing to provide our perspective on development adjacent to and in close proximity to lower and medium voltage infrastructure. In suburban and urban communities, adjacency to substations and powerlines is not uncommon. Diamond Ventures has developed residential subdivisions with similar proximity issues to the proposed Tucson Electric Power Company(TEP)Grier 138 Kilovolt Substation,located at 13860 W. Grier Road, Marana,Arizona 85653. Setbacks, hardscape walls and planted perimeter landscape provide screening between property owners and between different uses. Review of TEP's Grier Substation application indicates that TEP has incorporated these elements to mitigate and buffer the substation's impact on the surrounding area. Progress in advancing economic development and regional prosperity is dependent upon continuous expansions of infrastructure capacity: water, sewer, roadways, energy and power, communications, and flood control. Capacity and redundancy of electric power in our region's growing northwest area and within Marana is needed to provide for the electrical needs of current, planned, and future development in the Town and surrounding areas. In our experience,TEP does not commit to constructing a substation until the demand and need is serious. A 138-kV electric Substation in this vicinity will provide for greater stability, reliability and efficiency throughout the northwest Marana system. Understanding the inherent concerns and benefits that accompany electric infrastructure expansion, we wanted to provide our perspective and recommend Council approval of TEP's Minor General Plan Amendment and Rezoning request for the 138kV Grier Substation. Sincerely, David Goldstein, President Diamond Ventures, Inc. 2200 East River Road Suite 115 Tucson Arizona 85718 520-577-0200 diamondventures.com Tucson&Denver IN SUPPORT OF IMPROVING TOWN OF MARANA'S ELECTRIC INFRASTRUCTURE May 1, 2024 To:Town of Marana Attn: Mayor& Council,Town Manager, Development Services Dept. Marana Municipal Complex 11555 W Civic Center Drive Marana, AZ 85653 From: Clint Buckelew Subject:Tucson Electric Power Grier Substation Project Dear Sir/Madam, Buckelew Farms supports the benefits the proposed Tucson Electric Power Company (TEP) Grier 138 Kilovolt Substation, located at 13860 W. Grier Road, Marana,Arizona 85653, will bring to the Town of Marana (Town). We represent a business with a stake in the Town's prosperity and economic development. We recognize the continual, steady growth of the Town and believe the new substation is needed to support reliable electric service for current, planned, and future development in the Town and surrounding areas. We have reviewed TEP's application and find that it makes a compelling case for the need to develop the Project, which will ensure the long-term viability and adaptability of our town's local energy grid. It is our understanding that the project will provide enhanced voltage control, grid efficiency, and help to maintain stable voltage levels throughout the system. We believe that the Grier Substation project will strengthen electric reliability for customers, meet future energy needs, and expand power capacity in the area to help drive economic development. We strongly support the approval of TEP's Minor General Plan Amendment and Rezone request. Sincerely, Clint Buckelew Owner Buckelew Farm 520.682.4314/www.maranachamber.com trijfrA, CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 13251 N. Lon Adams Road/Marana,AZ 85653 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Monday, May 20, 2024 Chair: Brian Gard Chair Elect: Dave Mottola Town of Marana Attn: Mayor&Council, Town Manager, Development Services Dept. Past-Chair: Jeff Saunders Marana Municipal Complex Secretary: Brenda Bowers 11555 W Civic Center Drive Treasurer: Kerry Barrette Marana,AZ 85653 Javier Avalos SUBJECT: Letter in Support of Improving Town of Marana's Electric Infrastructure Michael Aylmer To the Honorable Mayor and Councilmembers of the Town of Marana - Leigh Branston Monica Fowler The Marana Chamber of Commerce is a vibrant membership organization driving economic growth and community prosperity by supporting, connecting, and representing David Hindman a robust business community.At the direction of the Board of Directors, composed of a Mark Hingstrum diverse group of business owners and leaders, we are writing to support the benefits the Jeanie Hughes proposed Tucson Electric Power Company (TEP) Grier 138 Kilovolt Substation, located at 13860 W. Grier Road, Marana, Arizona 85653, will bring to the Town of Marana. We Roberta Lopez-Suter represent a membership composed of businesses of all sizes and backgrounds with a Jason Madsen stake in the Town's prosperity and economic development. To support reliable electric Matthew Reeder service for current, planned, and future development in the Town and surrounding areas we believe this new substation is needed. Dan Streeter After reviewing TEP's application,we find it presents strong justification for the necessity Ex-Officio Members of the Project, which will secure the long-term sustainability and adaptability of our town's Curt Woody local energy grid. We understand that the project will improve voltage control, enhance grid efficiency, and maintain stable voltage levels across the system. Amanda Wiggins President/CEO We believe the Grier Substation project will reinforce electric reliability for all customers, meet future energy demands, and increase power capacity in the area to promote economic development. Therefore, we strongly support the approval of TEP's Minor General Plan Amendment and Rezone request. Sincerely, Brian Gard Amanda Wiggins I President/CEO Chair, Board of Directors Marana Chamber of Commerce Marana Chamber of Commerce O: 520.682.4314 C: 520.909.4109 amandawiggins(a�maranachamber.com �.r�''�• 1� SENT VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL SAH BA the community builder Southern Arizona Home Builders Association May 20, 2024 The Honorable Mayor Honea Marana Municipal Complex Southern Arizona 11555 W Civic Center Drive Home Builders Marana,AZ 85653 Association Dear Mayor Honea: The Southern Arizona Home Builders Association (SAHBA) represents approximately 2840 N. Country Club Rd. 350 member businesses within the home building, home improvement and land development Tucson,AZ 85716 industry. Collectively,these member businesses employ thousands of Southern Arizonans P: 520.795.5114 who are committed to building a vibrant community with purpose and pride. Our work is www.sahba.org essential to meeting the housing needs of our region for generations to come. PRESIDENT&CEO In addition to attainable housing, quality jobs, high-performing schools and cultural David M.Godlewski amenities,vibrant communities rely on a public investment in necessary and reliable infrastructure. Planning for,and investing in, public infrastructure attracts the capital investment needed to increase housing supply and build employment centers. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS A key infrastructure element is electric service.As such,we support Tucson Electric Chair Power Company's Grier Substation.This 138 Kilovolt Substation located at 13860 W. Grier Steve Crawford Road, Marana,Arizona 85653 will help support continued growth in the Town of Marana by Pepper Viner Homes providing reliable electric service.This will help meet the needs of existing and future residents along with other economic development projects.We ask for your support of TEP's 1st Vice Chair Minor General Plan Amendment and rezoning request. Andrew Gasparro KB Home Respectfully, 2nd Vice Chair Anjela Salyer Mattamy Homes Secretary/Treasurer David M. Godlewski Gerrie Gray President&CEO Miramonte Homes Immediate Past Chair cc: Members of the Town Council,Town Manager Terry Rozema, DSD Director Jason Angell Andrew Hayes Hayes Construction Affiliated With >r00 0001 NAHB IN SUPPORT OF IMPROVING TOWN OF MARANA'S ELECTRIC INFRASTRUCTURE May 17, 2024 To: Town of Marana Attn: Mayor & Council,Town Manager, Development Services Dept. Marana Municipal Complex 11555 W Civic Center Drive Marana, AZ 85653 From: Cottonwood Properties Subject:Tucson Electric Power Grier Substation Project Dear Sir/Madam, Cottonwood Properties supports the proposed Tucson Electric Power Company (TEP) Grier 138 Kilovolt Substation, located at 13860 W. Grier Road, Marana, Arizona 85653, and the benefits it will bring to the Town of Marana (Town). We represent a business with a stake in the Town's prosperity and economic development. We recognize the continual, steady growth of the Town and believe the new substation is needed to support reliable electric service for current, planned, and future development in the Town and surrounding areas. We have reviewed TEP's application and find that it makes a compelling case for the need to develop the project,which will ensure the long-term viability and adaptability of our town's local energy grid. It is our understanding that the project will provide enhanced voltage control, grid efficiency, and help to maintain stable voltage levels throughout the system. We also understand that the design provides for masonry walls surrounding the perimeter with enhanced landscaping buffers between the site and adjacent neighbors. We believe that the Grier Substation project will strengthen electric reliability for customers, meet future energy needs, and expand power capacity in the area to help drive economic development. We support the approval of TEP's Minor General Plan Amendment and Rezone request. Sincerely, Carson Mehl Vice President Cottonwood Properties TUCSON METRO CHAMBER May 20, 2024 The Honorable Ed Honea Mayor Town of Marana 11555 W. Civic Center Drive Marana, AZ 85653 RE: Support for Tucson Electric Power Grier Substation Project Dear Mayor Honea, , The Tucson Metro Chamber supports the benefits the proposed Tucson Electric Power Company (TEP) Grier 138 Kilovolt Substation, located at 13860 W. Grier Road, Marana, Arizona 85653, will bring to the Town of Marana. We recognize the continual, steady growth of the Town and believe the new substation is needed to support reliable electric service for current, planned, and future development in Marana and surrounding areas. We have reviewed TEP's application and find that it makes a compelling case for the need to develop the Project, which will ensure the long-term viability and adaptability of Marana's local energy grid. It is our understanding that the project will provide enhanced voltage control, grid efficiency, and help to maintain stable voltage levels throughout the system. This comes at a time when communities and states across the country are working to build capacity to avoid brownouts and other severe shortages of electric power our businesses and residents need. We have long watched Marana approve projects, rezonings, incentives and code amendments all in support of expanded business growth. Support for the Grier Substation will continue Marana's business-friendly and economic-forward approach. We believe that the Grier Substation project will strengthen electric reliability for customers, meet future energy needs, and expand power capacity in the area to help drive economic development. We strongly support the approval of TEP's Minor General Plan Amendment and Rezone request and thank you for your consideration of our viewpoint on this issue. Sincerely, Michael S. Guymon President &CEO cc: Town of Marana Council Members Mr. Terry Rosema,Town Manager Mr. David Udall,Town Clerk TucsonChamber.org 212 E Broadway P 520.792.1212 Tucson, AZ 85701 info@tucsonchamber.org