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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPark Trail Open Space System Master Plan 2000Town of Marana Park, Trail, -.,...,,and Open-Space System Master Plan July 2000 Prepared. by:. McGann. * .Associates Inc- Landscape,Actects and Y''laneiirs • • • Acknowledgments Marana Town Council: Bobby Sutton, Jr . ................................. Mayor Mike Reuwsaat ............................... Vice Mayor Jim Blake ............................... Council Member Ora Ham ................................ Council member Ed Honea ............................... Council Member Herb Kai ................................ Council Member Roxanne Ziegler .......................... Council Member Project Advisory Mike Reuwsaat ............................... Vice Mayor Committee: Jim Blake ............................... Council Member Steve Nygren ............................. Town Architect Jerry Flannery ............ Development Services Administrator Dick Gear .............. Community Development Coordinator Joe Parsons .................... Citizen Committee Member Ken Lawrence ................. Parks and Recreation Director Town of Marana Park System Master Plan Acknowledgments Table of Contents • Executive Summary Part 1: Introduction 1.0 Introduction.......................................................... 1-1 1.1 Park, Trail and Natural Open Space System Goals ........................... 1-4 Part 2: Community Parks 2.0 The Existing Park System ............................................... 2-1 2.1 Project Park Needs .................................................... 2-5 2.2 Elements of the Proposed Park System .................................... 2-7 2.3 Park Planning Sub Areas ............................................... 2-9 2.4 Park Planning Area A ................................................. 2-12 2.5 Park Planning Area B ................................................. 2-15 2.6 Park Planning Area C ................................................. 2-18 2.7 Park Planning Area D ................................................. 2-22 2.8 Parr Planning Area E ................................................. 2-25 2.9 Parr Planning Area F ................................................. 2-28 Part 3: Trails 3.0 The Existing Trail System ............................................... 3-1 3.1 Trail System Needs .................................................... 3-3 • 3.2 Elements of the Proposed Trail System .................................... 3-5 Part 4: Natural Open Space 4.0 The Existing Natural Open Space System .................................. 4-1 4.1 Projected Natural Open Space Needs ..................................... 4-3 4.2 Elements of the Proposed Natural Open Space System ........................ 4-4 Part 5: Plan Implementation 5.0 Implementation Policies ................................................ 5-1 5.1 Review and Implementation Process ...................................... 5-5 5.2 Proposed Public Land Trust ............................................. 5-6 Part 6: Appendices Appendix A: Projected Park Land and Recreational Facility Needs through 2020 ........ AA -1 Appendix B: Recommended Standards for District Park Sites ....................... AB -1 Appendix C: Recommended Standards for Neighborhood Park Development ........... AC -1 Appendix D: Recommended Standards for Private, On -Site Recreation Area Development AD -1 Appendix E. Recommended Standards for Joint -Use Facility Development and Operation ....................................... AE -1 • Town of Marana Park System Master Plan Table of Contents 0 List of Figures Executive Summary Town of Manana Park System Master Plan (1998) .................. Executive Summary - 6 Part 1: Introduction Figure 1 A Planning Boundary ............................................... 1-3 Part 2: Community Parks Figure 2-A Inventory of Existing Park and School Facilities ......................... 2-2 Figure 2-B Existing and Planned Parks (1998) ................................... 2-3 Figure 2-C Existing and Planned Public School Sites (1998) ........................ 2-4 Figure 2-D Park Planning Sub -Areas ......................................... 2-11 Figure 2-E Existing and Proposed Park and School Sites - Planning Area A ........... 2-14 Figure 2-F Existing and Proposed Park and School Sites - Planning Area B ........... 2-17 Figure 2-G Existing and Proposed Park and School Sites - Planning Area C ........... 2-21 Figure 2-H Existing and Proposed Park and School Sites - Planning Area D ........... 2-24 Figure 2-1 Existing and Proposed Park and School Sites - Planning Area E ........... 2-27 Figure 2-J Existing and Proposed Park and School Sites - Planning Area F ........... 2-30 Part 3: Trails Figure 3-A Trail System .................................................... 3-2 Part 4: Natural Open Space Figure 4-A Existing Natural Open Space Areas .................................. 4-2 Figure 4-B Proposed Natural Open Space System ............................... 4-4 0 Town of Marana Park System Master Plan List of Figures • Executive Summary Introduction: The Town of Marana Park System Master Plan was developed to provide a framework for park acquisition and development within the town's General Plan boundary through the year 2020. Elements of the As envisioned by this plan, the Town of Marana Park system will Proposed Park System: include: • Parks developed with constructed facilities for active recreation. • Joint -Use Facilities or publically accessible recreational facilities constructed on school campuses. • Trails connecting parrs, schools, residential neighborhoods, and other community facilities. • Natural Open Space Areas established for resource protection and appropriate recreational use. Park System Goals: Goals for the development of the Town of Manana park system include: • To provide a system of developed parks distributed throughout the community with facilities to meet the recreational needs and preferences of town citizens. • • To provide not less than 6.0 acres of developed park land for each 1000 residents. • To provide a community -wide, multiple -use trail system that provides opportunities for bicycle, pedestrian, and equestrian use. • To provide natural open space encompassing those areas of the community with important visual or biological resources. Elements of the Park types to be included in the Marana Park System include: Proposed Park System: District Parks: District Parks are parks that are 40 acres or greater in area with facilities developed for active recreation, organized sports, and other community programs and events. Town of Marana Park System Master Plan Executive Summary - 1 Executive Summary (Continued) Elements of the It is anticipated that there will be approximately 16 District Parks Proposed Park System in the system by the year 2020. Included will be the Marana (Continued): Town Paris, three District Parks previously developed by other jurisdictions, and twelve new parks. • Neighborhood Parks: Neighborhood Parrs are parrs that are typically 10 to 20 acres in size. Facilities for family recreation and neighborhood gatherings are typically provided within neighborhood parrs. The Marana park system will include the seven existing neighborhood parrs and additional neighborhood parks that may be constructed within new residential developments. • Private Recreation Areas: Private recreation areas are small, multi-purpose recreational facilities within residential developments that are owned, operated, and maintained by private entities such as homeowner associations. Private recreation areas will be required in all new medium or high density residential developments containing fifty or more • dwelling units. • Joint -Use Facilities: Joint -use facilities are recreational facilities constructed on elementary, middle, or high school campuses that are made available for public use. The construction and / or maintenance of these facilities will be jointly funded by the Town and local School Districts. Joint -use facilities that could potentially be developed include swimming pools, tennis courts, and lighted sports fields. As new schools are constructed within the planning area, opportunities for joint - use facilities will be identified. Special Purpose Parks: Special purpose parks include facilities such as rodeo arenas, Future Farmers of America (FFA) facilities, or botanical gardens that are used by the local citizens for specific purposes or events. Special purpose parks will be added to the system as community demand grows for this type of park. Additional information on the proposed system of developed parrs is included in Part 2 of this document. • Town of Marana Park System Master Plan Executive Summary - 2 Executive Summary (Continued) Elements of the Trails to be included in the Town of Manana Park System include: Proposed Trail System: • River Parks: River parks are linear parks constructed along natural drainageways with multiple -use trails and other site improvements. The proposed Santa Cruz, Canada del Oro, and Rillito River Parks will serve as major trail corridors within the community. • Primary Trails: Primary trails are multiple -use trails that are several miles in length. The existing Eastem Pima County Trail System Master Plan identifies several primary trails within the planning area. The proposed trail along the CAP canal is an example of a primary trail. • Connector and Local Trails. The Pima County trail system similarly identifies a network of connector and local trails. These trails extend into the community to provide user access to the primary and river park trail system. • Neighborhood Trails: Neighborhood trails are trails to be identified and developed within individual residential • developments. They will be constructed along dedicated trail corridors and will connect residential areas with schools, parrs, and other community facilities. L_J Additional information regarding the proposed trail system is included in Part 3 of this document. Elements of the Natural Several large natural open space areas will complement the Open Space System: developed park sites within the Marana park system. These areas will typically be managed by federal, state, or county agencies. Management by the Town of Marana may be considered in some instances. Key elements of the natural open space system include: Saguaro National Park. Saguaro National Park is an important visual and biological resource area. It attracts tourists to the community, provides recreational opportunities for Marana citizens, and serves as a visual amenity for the Town. An on-going partnership between the Town and the National Park will be utilized to protect this natural open -space area. Town of Marana Park System Master Plan Executive Summary - 3 • Executive Summary (Continued) Elements of the Natural Tortolita Mountain Park: Tortolita Mountain Park is a Open Space System component of the Pima County Mountain Park system. (Continued): Currently undeveloped and inaccessible, the Master Plan for the park calls for its expansion to encompass those portions of the Tortolita Mountain range within Pima County. A trail system and public use facilities are also proposed. In addition to providing recreational opportunities for residents, Tortolita Mountain Park will serve as a visual backdrop for the Town of Marana. Other Natural Resource Areas: It is possible that during the next several years additional resource areas, such as portions of the Tortolita Fan Ironwood Forest, may be acquired by Pima County or other public agencies and maintained as natural resource areas. Such areas will be incorporated into the Town of Marana natural open space system. Additional information regarding the proposed natural open space system is included in Part 4 of this document. Implementation of the The parr land acquisition and park development programs outlined Park System Master in this Master Plan will be implemented as follows: Plan: Land Dedications: When appropriate, the dedication of land for municipal park development may be required by the Town Council as a condition of a rezoning approval, a Development Plan approval, or a Specific Plan approval. 0 Town of Marana Park System Master Plan Executive Summary - 4 • • • 1.0 Introduction Purpose of Document: The purpose of this Town of Marana Park System Master Plan is to identify community needs and to provide a long-range plan for. • The acquisition of land for new municipal parks • The development of new municipal parks • The construction of private recreation areas within new residential developments • The establishment of a community trail system • The protection of significant natural open space areas Planning Boundary: The planning boundary used for this Park System Master Plan matches the boundary used for the 1997 Manana General Plan. (See Figure 1-A). This planning boundary encompasses lands not currently within the Town of Marana corporate limits. It includes areas that are within the sphere of influence of the Town. Some of these areas may be annexed in the future. Relationship to the This plan is intended to be a companion document to the Marana Marana General Plan: General Plan. In addition to sharing a common boundary, the Park System Master Plan is based on the land use patterns shown, the transportation improvements identified, and community development goals articulated in the General Plan. Planning Horizon: The planning horizon for this Park System Master Plan is approximately 20 years. It is based on population projections prepared by the Pima Association of Govemments through the year 2020. Conditions within the The planning area has experienced significant population growth in Planning Boundary. recent years and this pattem of growth is anticipated to continue. The 1995 population of 78,000 is projected to nearly triple to 216, 000 by the year 2020. In the context of this rapid growth, the Town of Marana considers long-range parr planning to be essential. This Park System Master Plan will enhance the Town's ability to acquire land for parks in advance of anticipated population growth. It will also enable the Town to construct new parks and trails concurrent with the development of the community rather than after the growth and development has occurred. Town of Marana Park System Master Plan Page 1-1 • 1.0 Introduction (Continued) Plan Updates: Given the dynamic nature of population growth and urban development within the planning area, updates of this Park System Master Plan will be necessary and are anticipated. Plan updates will be implemented at intervals to be established by the Town Council. Planning and Design of It is not the intent of this Master Plan to provide site specific plans Individual Parks: for individual parrs. This is in part due to the fact that many of the citizens the parks will serve are not yet residents of the community. It is the Town of Marana's intent to implement a public participation program in conjunction with the planning and design of each new park. In so doing, the plans will appropriately reflect the demographic characteristics and recreational preferences of the residents served by the individual parr. Town of Marana Park System Master Plan Page 1-2 • • TOWN OF MARANA PARK SYSTEM MASTER PLAN �■ m o ®®®®®m m m a m m m m s a m m m m ®m m ®a m m m m ®m m m m m. s o m ®m m m s m m� PLANNING BOUNDARY LEGEND FIGURE 1-A ■®••••■ PLANNING BOUNDARY f TOWN OF AAARANA (IM) i SCHOOL — DRYRNER CHANNEL • %711 Nt1H7H 0 r2 f 2 vv: McGANN&ASSOCUUES,LANDSCAPEARCHRECTSAND PLANNERS PAGE 1-3 • 1.1 Park, Trail, and Natural Open Space System Goals Introduction: The Town of Marana has developed specific goals for the development of municipal parks, for the establishment of a community trail system, and for the protection of significant natural open space areas. These goals were developed based on input from Marana citizens and are as follows: Goals for Park The Town of Marana's goals for park development are: Development. • To provide not less than six acres of developed public park land for each 1000 residents of the community. • To distribute parks throughout the planning area so as to make them reasonably accessible to citizens residing in all portions of the community. • To develop a park system that balances the need to distribute park units throughout the community with the need to minimize the number of park sites that must be maintained. • To provide a variety of park types including district parks, neighborhood parks, and special purpose parks that address the needs and preferences of Marana citizens. • To pursue, when feasible, the development of joint -use facilities with the Marana Unified School District and other school districts within the planning Boundary. Goals for Trail System The Town of Marana's goals for trail system development are: Development. • To develop a community -wide, multiple -use trail system. (A multiple -use trail system being one that includes facilities for hiking, walking, bicycle riding, and horseback riding.) • To integrate elements of the Pima County regional trail system with the Town of Marana trail system. • To provide trail access to natural open space areas and parks where appropriate. • To maximize opportunities for bicycle and pedestrian connections between residential areas and schools, parks, and other community facilities. 0 Town of Marana Park System Master Plan Page 1-4 • • 1.1 Park, Trail, and Natural Open Space System Goals (Continued) Goals for Natural Open The Town of Marana's goals for natural open space protection are: Space Protection: • To cooperate with appropriate federal, state, and county resource management agencies related to the protection of designated parks, preserves, and open -space corridors. • To acquire, or use other measures to protect, riparian /natural open space corridors within the community. To make the existing parks, preserves, and open -space corridors accessible to the residents of the community for hiking and other appropriate recreational activities. Town of Marana Park System Master Plan Page 1-5 E 2.0 The Existing Park System Introduction: There are currently a number of parks, school sites, and other recreational facilities present within the overall park system planning boundary. Provided below is a summary of the park and recreational resources present as of June 1998. Elements of the Existing The existing system of parks and outdoor recreational facilities Park System: within the planning boundary includes: • The Marana Town Park. • Pima County owned and operated parks. • Undeveloped Pima County park sites. • Public use facilities associated with school campuses. • Private recreational facilities. Existing Park Acreage: There are currently 475 acres of developed park land within the park planning boundary. Public use facilities associated with school campuses add approximately 93 acres, bringing the total acreage of developed park land to 568 acres. In reviewing the 568 acre developed park land figure, it is important to recognize that it includes the 200 acre Arthur Park Golf Course, which is a public course, but used only by a relatively small segment of the overall community. Existing Facilities: The park and recreational facilities currently present within the overall park planning boundary are summarized on the following page. 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To meet the parr and recreational facility needs of the community, additional park land will need to be acquired and new and existing parr sites will need to be developed. Provided below are summaries of anticipated acquisition and development needs. Park Land Acquisition Needs: Park Development Needs: The anticipated need for additional park land within the planning boundary is as follows: Park Land Component Acres Park land currently owned by the Town of Marana or Pima County, including developed and undeveloped 705 park sites. Also includes an estimate of public use 823 facilities /areas associated with school campuses. 1301 (1998) Total park land needed to meet goal of 6 acres / 1000 population in the year 2020. 1301 Additional park land to be acquired by the year 2020. 478 Projected parr construction and development within the planning boundary are as follows: Park Land Component Acres Existing acreage of developed park land, including the public use areas associated with school campuses. 705 (1998) Developed park acreage required to meet goal of 6 1301 acres / 1000 population in the year 2020. Additional park acreage to be constructed/ developed by the year 2020. 596 0 Town of Marana Park System Master Plan Page 2-5 Z I Projected Park Needs (Continued) • Park and Recreational The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) has Facility Needs: established guidelines for various municipal park facilities based on the population of the community the facilities serve. When applied to the projected population within the Manana General Plan planning boundary, the anticipated need for facilities of various types is as follows: �J Facility NRPA Guideline (Quantity Per Unit Population) Existing (1998) Quantity (*) Additional Facilities Required (2020) Baseball Fields 1/5000 8 35 Little -League 1/5000 8 35 Soccer Fields 117000 15 15 Softball Fields 115000 15 28 Bobby -Sox 115000 1 42 Basketball 115000 36 7 Racquetball 1120,000 0 12 Swimming Pools 1120,000 1 12 Running Track 1120,000 2 10 Recreation Center 1120,000 1 10 (*) Existing (1998) quantities include facilities at public park sites and at public school campuses only. The above quantities of new recreational facilities should be considered approximate and should be used for general planning purposes only. While these guidelines are applicable to the Town of Marana, every community is different and the recreational facilities provided by the municipality should reflect the needs and preferences of its citizens. The type and quantity of recreational facilities constructed within the Town of Marana will be determined, in part, by public input that is received during the design of individual parr sites. 0 Town of Marana Park System Master Plan Page 2-6 Z2 Elements of the Proaosed Park Svstem 0 Introduction: The expanded park system proposed by this plan will include; District Parks, Neighborhood Parks, Private Recreation Areas, Special Purpose Parrs, and Joint -Use Facilities constructed in. association with school campuses. Each of these parr types are defined below. District Parks: A District Park is a municipal park that includes approximately 40 acres of developed park land. In some instances district parrs may be developed on sites as small as 25 acres or as large as 100 acres. The primary service area for a district park has a radius of approximately 2 miles. As such, many visitors will arrive by automobile and adequate on-site parking must be provided. Other facilities generally associated with district parks include: lighted fields for youth and adult play, lighted courts, swimming pools, recreation center buildings, open play areas, playgrounds, and picnic areas. Due to the relatively dispersed population within the overall park planning area, district parks are anticipated to be the primary • components of the Town of Marana municipal park system. Neighborhood Parks. Neighborhood parks are typically 10 to 20 acres in size and have as their primary service area, residential areas within % mile of the site. As many individuals will walk or bike to neighborhood parks, on-site parking may be limited to a few spaces. • Facilities typically associated with neighborhood parks include; playgrounds, multi-purpose fields, and courts. Limited facility lighting may sometimes be appropriate within neighborhood parks. Private Recreation Private recreation areas are multi-purpose recreational facilities Areas: within residential developments that are owned, operated, and maintained by private entities such as homeowner associations. Facilities of this type will be required within new residential developments meeting certain density and size criteria. Facilities typically associated with private recreation areas include, small play structures, multi-purpose courts, ramadas, and tun` grass play areas. Town of Marana Park System Master Plan Page 2-7 2.2 Elements of the Proposed Park System (Continued) • Special Purpose Parks: Special purpose parks are municipal facilities developed for specific events or activities. Examples include: a rodeo arena, a concert venue, a facility for programs such as Future Farmers of American (FFA), historic /cultural resource interpretive sites, and botanical gardens. Multiple -use facilities that share common parking areas and infrastructure are also possible. Special purpose parrs are developed in response to unique resources, activities, or events in the community. They may be operated by the Town or operated by others under a lease agreement with the Town. Because Special Purpose Parks typically have a unique purpose and function, the acreage associated with them is typically not included in the overall community park land calculations. Joint -Use Facilities: Joint -use facilities are recreational improvements such as swimming pools and tennis courts that are constructed and/or operated jointly by the Town and a School District or Community College. Through joint funding of the construction and operation of such facilities, the initial capital investment and long-term operating costs can be shared, reducing the financial burden on each party. School Campuses: Elementary, middle, and high-school campuses, including those • without joint -use facilities, contribute to the community network of recreational facilities. The practice fields and outdoor courts present on these campuses are typically made available for public use. Other Park Types: Regional parks are very large municipal parks that can be several hundred acres in size. Regional parks are not currently proposed as part of the Marana park system, due to the need to make park sites reasonably accessible to a dispersed population. As updates to this plan are made, the upgrading of one or more of the proposed District Parks to regional park status may be warranted. When acquiring District Park sites, the Town should evaluate the potential for future park development and consider the acquisition of more land than may be currently needed for park construction. Mountain Parks and Mountain parks and natural preserves are important but distinctly River Parks: different elements of the community park system. These parks and preserves are discussed in the "Natural Open Space" section of this document. Similarly, river parks are valued community resources, but they serve a different function than active recreational parks. River parks are discussed in the "Trails" section of this document. Town of Marana Park System Master Plan Page 2-8 • Z3 Park Planning Sub -Areas Introduction: The Manana General Plan boundary, which was used for this park planning effort, encompasses several distinctly different areas. These range from large tracts of agricultural land, to developed urban areas, to areas of undisturbed desert. Anticipated population growth and future land use pattems in these various areas is similarly diverse. To make the Marana Park System Plan responsive to this diversity, six separate park planning subareas were identified. (See Figure 2-D). The characteristics of each of the park planning subareas are discussed below: Park Planning Sub- Planning Area A: Areas: This sub -area is located in the northwest quadrant of the planning boundary and encompasses what is sometimes referred to as "old Marana." The General Plan calls for agriculture to be a principal land use in this area. The population within Area A is expected to increase 240% between 1995 and 2020. Planning Area B: This sub -area is located in the foothills of the Tortolita Mountains, north of Tangerine Road. Much of the land is undeveloped desert, • but the Dove Mountain project has resulted in new residential growth in recent years. The 1995 population in this area is projected to grow by a factor of 18, from 1800 to over 32,300 in the year 2020. Planning Area C. Sub -area C, in the southeast quadrant, encompasses the most urbanized portion of the planning area. The 1995 population of 53,300 will likely increase to 93,300 by the year 2020. Planning Area D: Sub -area D is located in the geographic center of the planning area within Interstate Highway 10 forming its western boundary. Currently sparsely populated, it is anticipated that its 1995 population of 600 will swell to 21,600 in the year 2020. Planning Area E. Sub -area E encompasses the rapidly growing Continental Ranch area west of Interstate 10. Its current (1995) population of 7,600 will grow to over 30,100 in 2020 with nearly 2/3 of this growth anticipated in the next decade. Town of Marana Park System Master Plan Page 2-9 Z3 Park Planning Sub -Areas (Continued) • Park Planning Sub- Planning Area F. Areas (Continued): Sub -area F encompasses portions of Avra Valley in the southwest quadrant of the overall planning area. It is currently rural - residentiai in character but significant population growth is anticipated. The 1995 population of 5,400 will triple to 16,300 by the year 2020. Sub -Area Park Plans: Due to the highly variable conditions within each of the park planning sub -areas, separate area plans were prepared for park development within each of these zones. Each plan includes an inventory of existing and planned park resources, an assessment of future park needs, and recommendations to address the identified needs. This information is provided in Sections 2.4 through 2.8 of this document. • 0 Town of Marana Park System Master Plan Page 2-10 ,! ►,x'7_10 L, • L� U Planning Area Boundary: Projected Population: Requirement for Developed Park Land: Existing Resources: Z4 Park Planning Area A The planning boundaries for Park Planning Area A are as follows: North General Plan Boundary East Interstate 10 South Avra Valley Road West General Plan Boundary Projected population of Paris Planning Area A per the Pima Association of Governments (PAG) Transportation Analysis Zones: Year. Projected Population: 2010 18,500 2020 23,000 The projected requirement for developed park acreage needed to comply with the goal of providing 6 acres for each 1000 residents: Year Projected Population Acres / 1000 Population Required Acreage 2010 18,500 6.0 111 2020 23,000 6.0 138 The park resources currently present within Area A include: Resource Acres Marana Town Park 35 Rillto Vista Neighborhood Park 5 Marana High School 10' Marana Junior High School 5' Estes Elementary School 3 ' Roadrunner Elementary School 3 ' • Acreage reflects the estimated size of public use facilities on the school campus, not the gross acreage of the school site. Town of Marana Park System Master Plan Page 2-12 • • • Planned Resources: Summary: Recommendations for Addressing Anticipated Deficit. Z4 Park Planning Area A (Continued) The park resources planned for Area A include: Resource Acres Moore Road District Park (Pima County owned) 35 Proposed Marana Unified School District High School 10 The existing and planned resources within Area A can be summarized as follows: Resource Acres Existing Resources (1998) 61 Planned Resources (Publically Owned/ Undeveloped Sites as of 1998) 45 Subtotal 106 Requirement to meet 6 acres per 1000 Standard (2020) 138 Additional Park Land Required (2020) 32 Additional Park Development Required (2020) (Existing undeveloped sites plus new park land) 77 To address the anticipated park deficit noted above, the following actions are recommended. • The construction of one new 25 to 30 acre district park in the vicinity of T -12S -R 11 E. • The construction of approximately 10 acres of neighborhood parks and private recreation areas in conjunction with new, high or medium density, residential developments. • The development of public use facilities at the Pima County Moore Road District Park site. • The development of joint use facilities at the new Manana Unified School District High School site. 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Rla m IR 0 Z 0 MILES ■ r ■ m 41, 1p Vj co � Z 0 � 0 s z a � ■ r ■ m 41, 1p Vj � Z o • � J • Planning Area Boundary: Projected Population: Requirement for Developed Park Land: Existing Resources: Z 5 Park Planning Area B The planning boundaries for Park Planning Area B are as follows: North General Plan Boundary East General Plan Boundary South Tangerine Road West Interstate 10 Projected population of Park Planning Area B per the Pima Association of Governments (PAG) Transportation Analysis Zones: Year: Projected Population: 2010 19,900 2020 32,300 The projected requirement for developed park acreage needed to comply with the goal of providing 6 acres for each 1000 residents: Year Projected Population Acres / 1000 Population Required Acreage 2010 19,900 6.0 119 2020 32,300 6.0 193 The park resources currently present within Area B include: Resource Acres None 0 Town of Marana Park System Master Plan Page 2-15 • Planned Resources: Summary.- Recommendations ummary. Recommendations for Addressing Anticipated Deficit. Z5 Park Planning Area B (Continued) The park resources planned for Area B include: Resource Acres C.A.P. - Tangerine Road Park Site 17 The existing and planned resources within Area B can be summarized as follows: Resource Acres Existing Resources (1998) 0 Planned Resources (Publically Owned/ Undeveloped Sites as of 1998) 17 Subtotal 17 Requirement to meet 6 acres per 1000 Standard (2020) 193 Additional Park Land Required (2020) 176 Additional Park Development Required (2020) (Existing undeveloped sites plus new park land) 193 To address the anticipated parr deficit noted above, the following actions are recommended: The construction of three new 40 - 50 acre district parrs in the following locations: 1. In the vicinity of Section 25, 26, 35, and 36, T11 S -R 12E. (Near the intersection of Dove Mountain Blvd. / Moore Rd). 2. In the vicinity of Section 20, 21, 26, and 29, T11 S-R12E. 3. In the vicinity of Section 11, 12, 13, and 14, T11S-R1IE. • The construction of approximately 25 acres of new neighborhood parks and private recreation areas within new high and medium density residential developments. • The construction of joint -use recreational facilities at new school campuses. (Locations to be determined) 0 Town of Marana Park System Master Plan Page 2-16 0 III ;M. Dv D mv Dv my -P, v a v z i z b o o a r- g g S o Cc) g z = o b Z a Z U • Planning Area Boundary: Projected Population: Requirement for Developed Park Land: Existing Resources: 2.6 Park Planning Area C The planning boundaries for Park Planning Area C are as follows: North Tangerine Road East General Plan Boundary South Interstate 10 and General Plan Boundary West Interstate 10 and Hartman Road Projected population of Park Planning Area C per the Pima Association of Governments (PAG) Transportation Analysis Zones: Year: Projected Population: 2010 76,900 2020 93,300 The projected requirement for developed park acreage needed to comply with the goal of providing 6 acres for each 1000 residents: Year Projected Population Acres 11000 Population Required Acreage 2010 76,900 6.0 461 2020 93,300 6.0 560 The park resources currently present within Area C include: Resource Acres Arthur Pack Park (Developed Fadliities) 100 Arthur Pack Golf Course 200 Pegier Wash District Park 25 Denny Dunn Neighborhood Park 5 Richardson Neighborhood Park FW11dwood Neighborhood Park 5 Town of Marana Park System Master Plan Page 2-18 • • • Existing Resources (continued): Planned Resources: Z 6 Park Planning Area C (Continued) Resource Acres Meadowbrook Neighborhood Park 5 Sunset Point Neighborhood Park 5 Mountain View High School (MUSD) 10* Tortolita Junior High School (MUSD) 5 * Wilson K-8 School (ASD) 5 * DeGrazia Elementary School (MUSD) 3 * Ironwood Elementary School (MUSD) 3 * Quail Run Elementary (MUSD) 3 * Butterfield Elementary School (MUSD) 3 * Thornydale Elementary School (MUSD) 3 * Richardson Elementary (FWSD) 3 ' Hendricks Elementary School (FWSD) 3 ' • Acreage reflects the estimated size of public use facilities on the school campus, not the gross acreage of the school site. The park resources planned for Area C include: Resource Acres Nanini Neighborhood / District Park 25 Linda Vista Neighborhood Park 5 Canada del Oro River Park Entry 3 New Amphitheater High School 10 Canada del Oro River Park - Oasis Site 50 Town of Marana Park System Master Plan Page 2-19 Z 6 Park Planning Area C (Continued) • Summary: The existing and planned resources within Area C can be summarized as follows: Resource Acres Existing Resources (1998) 391 Planned Resources (Publically Owned / Undeveloped Sites as of 1998) 93 Subtotal 484 Requirement to meet 6 acres per 1000 Standard (2020) 560 Additional Park Land Required (2020) 76 Additional Park Development Required (2020) (Existing undeveloped sites plus new park land) 169 Recommendations for To address the anticipated park deficit noted above, the following Addressing Anticipated actions are recommended: Deficit: • The construction of one 50 acre district parr in the vicinity of Sections 32 and 33, T11 S-R13E and Section 4 and 5, T12S- R 13E. (Near the intersection of Tangerine Road and Shannon Road). • The construction of approximately 25 acres of neighborhood parks and private recreation areas within new high and medium density residential developments. • The construction of joint -use recreational facilities at the new Pima Community College Northwest Campus. Town of Marana Park System Master Plan Page 2-20 • 0 2 0 MILES Elv Ov El, 01" CJ U V , m m j— Eli o m Cl)S �� m in z S 8 o z o C/) T T � � Z Z G) ZC7D ono 0C) r- C7 O U) 0 Z -!�0 m c/) T �C/ mD Z z D 0 • Planning Area Boundary: Projected Population: Requirement for Developed Park Land: Existing Resources: Z 7 Park Planning Area D The planning boundaries for Park Planning Area D are as follows: North Tangerine Road East Hartman Road South Interstate 10 West Interstate 10 Projected population of Park Planning Area D per the Pima Association of Governments (PAG) Transportation Analysis Zones: Year: Projected Population: 2010 12,300 2020 21,600 The projected requirement for developed park acreage needed to comply with the goal of providing 6 acres for each 1000 residents: Year Projected Population Acres / 1000 Population Required Acreage 2010 1Z300 6.0 74 2020 21,600 6.0 130 The park resources currently present within Area D include: Resource Acres None 0 0 Town of Marana Park System Master Plan Page 2-22 • • • Planned Resources: Summary: Recommendations for Addressing Anticipated Deficit: Z7 Park Planning Area D (Continued) The park resources planned forArea D include: Resource Acres None 0 The existing and planned resources within Area D can be summarized as follows: Resource Acres Existing Resources (1998) 0 Planned Resources (Publically Owned/ Undeveloped Sites as of 1998) 0 Subtotal 0 Requirement to meet 6 acres per 1000 Standard (2020) 130 Additional Park Land Required (2020) 130 Additional Park Development Required (2020) (Existing undeveloped sites plus new park land) 130 To address the anticipated park deficit noted above, the following actions are recommended. The construction of two new 50 acre district parks in the following locations. 1. In the vicinity of Sections 4 and 5, T12S-R12E. 2. In the vicinity of Sections 14 and 15, T12S-R12E. • The construction of approximately thirty acres of neighborhood parks and private recreation areas within new high and medium density residential developments. • The construction of joint -use recreational facilities at new school campuses. (Locations to be determined.) Town of Marana Park System Master Plan Page 2-23 0 0 ro MILES WElvWEl, W • s z -COP, oo z 0 z o � m m m v o Cf) S c=n g o � S � z i z Z m g �R z -COP, oo r m g �R r � s U • Planning Area Boundary: Projected Population: Requirement for Developed Park Land: Existing Resources: Z 8 Park Planning Area E The planning boundaries for Park Planning Area E are as follows: North Quarry Road East Interstate 10 South E/ Camino del Cerro West Saguaro National Park and Scenic Drive Projected population of Park Planning Area E per the Pima Association of Governments (PAG) Transportation Analysis Zones: Year: Projected Population: 2010 20,400 2020 30,100 The projected requirement for developed park acreage needed to comply with the goal of providing 6 acres for each 1000 residents: Year Projected Population Acres / 1000 Population Required Acreage 2010 20,400 6.0 122 2020 30,100 6.0 180 The park resources currently present within, or in the immediate vicinity of Area E include: Resource Acres Christopher Columbus Park 60 Ted Walker Park - Sports Park 30 Coyote Trail Elementary School 3 * * Acreage reflects the estimated size of public -use facilities on the school campus, not the gross acreage of the school site. 2.8 Park Planning Area E (Continued) 0 Town of Marana Park System Master Plan Page 2-25 iPlanned Resources: The park resources planned for Area E include: • Summary: Recommendations for Addressing Anticipated Deficit. Resource Acres New MUSD Jr. High School 5 ' " Acreage reflects the estimated size of public -use facilities on the school campus, not the gross acreage of the school site. The existing and planned resources within Area E can be summarized as follows: Resource Acres Existing Resources (1998) 98 Planned Resources (Publically Owned / Undeveloped Sites as of 1998) 5 Subtotal 104 Requirement to meet 6 acres per 1000 Standard (2020) 180 Additional Park Land Required (2020) 77 Additional Park Development Required (2020) (Existing undeveloped sites plus new park land) 82 To address the anticipated park deficit noted above, the following actions are recommended: • The construction of one new 50 acre district park in the vicinity of Sections 17, 18, 20 and 21, T12S-R12E. • The construction of approximately 20 acres of neighborhood parks and private recreation areas within new high or medium density residential developments. • The construction of joint -use recreational facilities in conjunction with new school campuses. Town of Marana Park System Master Plan Page 2-26 a 0 0 0 0 0 MILES ■ i Elv Elv El, 0, • ■ e i Z o O GC/-)) 2 m0� r O mo® Cn 0 O -o Cm Z mA - -n ��A m Z � D 0 Z m 0 o z C) cn co c m 0 Z o O GC/-)) 2 m0� r O mo® Cn 0 O -o Cm Z mA - -n ��A m Z � D 0 Z m m Z o O GC/-)) 2 m0� r O mo® Cn 0 O -o Cm Z mA - -n ��A m Z � D • • Planning Area Boundary: Projected Population: Requirement for Developed Park Land: Existing Resources: Z9 Park Planning Area F The planning boundaries for Park Planning Area F are as follows: North Avra Valley Road East Saguaro National Park and Scenic Drive South General Plan Boundary West General Plan Boundary Projected population of Park Planning Area F per the Pima Association of Govemments (PAG) Transportation Analysis Zones: Year: Projected Population: 2010 11,800 2020 16,000 The projected requirement for developed park acreage needed to comply with the goal of providing 6 acres for each 1000 residents: Year Projected Population Acres / 1000 Population Required Acreage 2010 11,800 6.0 71 2020 16,000 6.0 96 The park resources currently present within, or in the immediate vicinity of Area F include: Resource Acres Marana High School 10* Desert Winds Elementary School 3 ' Picture Rocks Intermediate School 5 ' • Acreage reflects the estimated size of the public use facilities on the school campus, not the gross acreage of the school site. 0 Town of Marana Park System Master Plan Page 2-28 • • • Planned Resources: Summary: Z9 Park Planning Area F (Continued) The park resources planned for Area F include: Resource Acres Emigh Road District Park 38 Picture Rocks District Park 40 C.A.P. Avra Valley Road Trailhead Park 17 The existing and planned resources within Area F can be summarized as follows: Resource Acres Existing Resources (1998) 18 Planned Resources (Publically Owned/ Undeveloped Sites as of 1998) 95 Subtotal 113 Requirement to meet 6 acres per 1000 Standard (2020) 96 Additional Park Land Required (2020) 0 Additional Park Development Required (2020) (Existing undeveloped sites plus new park land) 95 Recommendations for No additional park land will be needed to meet the projected needs Addressing Anticipated of Planning Area F through the year 2020. The construction of Conditions: approximately 95 acres of developed park facilities on existing (undeveloped) park lands will, however, be required. Town of Marana Park System Master Plan Page 2-29 0 0 0 77771 fI� ■ Elv OvW Ov 0, ■ ■ s 0 z 0 0 o g z z 0 o z B13 o � O 0 z 0 0 Dx Z0>Cn:lo 2"m�0 0n0 MMS�m' m�M mea m ®® -n C/) cf) a Cl) 0 Q� z z 0 Dx Z0>Cn:lo 2"m�0 0n0 MMS�m' m�M mea m ®® -n C/) cf) a Cl) 0 3.0 The Existing Trail System i Introduction: The existing trail system within the planning area consists of trails that were identified by the 1996 Eastem Pima County Trail System Master Plan. (See Figure 3-A). The Pima County Trail System Master Plan was adopted by the Marana Town Council in 1997. The status of trails identified on the Master Plan is quite varied. A few of the trails are along dedicated public rights-of-way. Others are trails that were historically used for recreation, but which may extend outside of existing easements and rights-of-way. The Trail System Master serves as a broad framework for trail development within the community. Additional trail planning and construction, with an emphasis on local neighborhood trails, will be necessary as urban development and population growth occur. Elements of the Pima Primary Trails: County Regional Trail The Pima County Regional Trail System includes designated System: regional trails along the Santa Cruz River, the Rillito River, the Canada del Oro Wash, and the Central Arizona Project (CAP) canal. (See Figure 3-A). While dedicated public rights-of-way or flood channels may be present along these corridors, improved • trails and related linear park improvements have not yet been constructed within the Marana General Plan area. Connector and Local Trails: In addition to the primary trails, over 30 connector and local trails are identified on the Pima County Trail System Master Plan maps. (See Figure 3-A). These trails follow utility easements and historic recreational trail alignments. The status of the connector and local trails is varied, with public access to some trails codified by an easement or other legal instrument. In other instances, a legal right for the public to use the designated trails has not been established. The Pima County Parks Department with the cooperation of the Town of Marana Planning Department and the Marana Town Council, is engaged in an on-going effort to secure appropriate trail use agreements. Marana Neighborhood As new subdivisions and specific plans are proposed and reviewed Trails: by the Town of Marana, opportunities and the need for local neighborhood trail development are increasing. To date, however, very few of these trails have been established. 0 Town of Marana Park System Master Plan Page 3-1 • • • �D 0 0 z r Cl) M —1 • 3.1 Trail System Needs Introduction: Three principal needs exist related to trail system development within the planning boundary. These are: The need to address the legal status of regional trails identified by the Eastem Pima County Trail System Master Plan. The need to construct trails and/or trail improvements along the master planned trails. The need to identify, dedicate, and construct neighborhood trails that connect schools, parks, residential areas, and other community facilities. Easements and Right -of- To ensure the continued public use of existing trails shown on the Way for Designated Eastern Pima County Trail System Master Plan, a review of the Regional and Collector legal status of each should be conducted. This task should be Trails. implemented in conjunction with the Pima County Parks Department which has been actively involved in trail system planning for over a decade. Construction of There are several regional and collector trails that have been Regional and Collector identified but which do not exist on the ground. The construction Trails: of these trails will be an important step in the development of a community trail system. Cooperation with the Pima County Flood Control District will be necessary in the case of trails along the major watercourses. Local development and/or private construction of trails as a condition of land development approvals will also be necessary. In addition to the development of regional trails, there is a need to secure public access to the mountain parks and natural open space areas surrounding the community. The establishment of these areas is in part justified by the opportunities they provide for public recreation. Securing access that allows for this public use is important. Development of As a complement to the regional trail system, there is a need for Neighborhood Trails: neighborhood multi -use trails, bikeways, and pedestrian corridors that provide safe connections between community facilities and that accommodate altemate modes of transportation. To the greatest extent possible, these facilities should be considered integral elements of all new subdivisions, neighborhoods, and specific plan developments. An illustration indicating the types of trail connections that should be developed is included as Figure 3-B. 0 Town of Marana Park System Master Plan Page 3-3 0 • Proposed Trail System Connections: 3.9 Trail System Needs 1 NATURAL OPEN ' a SPACE AREAS EMM1 � � RESIDENTIAL ' AREAS --1 w — � — COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL ' FACILITIES w ' ' i RESIDENTIAL ----- ' AREAS j 1 .� Mr PUBLIC J �----- PARKS------i----,c - `�---—oo River Parks /Regional Trails Connector Trails .---� Local/ Neighborhood Trails and Bikeways Natural Area Trail Access Points 0 Town of Marana Park System Master Plan Page 3-4 • 3.2 Elements of the Proposed Trail System Introduction: The principal components of the proposed Town of Manana trail system are as follows: River Parks: The spine of the Marana trail system will be the Santa Cruz River Park, which will extend from south to north through the middle of the planning area. This facility will include a multiple -use trail, a paved bikeway, and other improvements such as rest rooms. Its development will require close coordination between the Town of Marana and the Pima County Department of Transportation and Flood Control District (DOT&FCD). Regional Trails: Regional trails are proposed along the Central Arizona Project (CAP) canal, the RiNito River, and the Canada del Oro Wash. The trails along the Rillito and Canada del Oro will be similar to the Santa Cruz River Park. The trail along the CAP canal will consist of an unpaved, multiple -use trail. Equestrian, mountain bike, and pedestrian use will be accommodated along this trail. Natural Area Trail An important component of the regional trail system will be public Access Points: access points where trails enter parks and preserves administered by federal, state, and county agencies. The level of access required will range from simple trail access easements to • developed park entry areas with vehicular parking lots and equestrian staging facilities. • Connector and Local Designated collector and local trails will connect the regional trail Trails: system with Saguaro National Park, Tortolita Mountain Park, and other portions of the community. These trails will follow utility line easements and existing or new recreational trail alignments. The dedication of trail alignments and the improvement of these trails will occur as urban development occurs along the trail corridors. Neighborhood Trails. Neighborhood trails, currently the least developed component of the system, will ultimately be the most heavily used trails within the Town of Marana. Neighborhood trails will connect residential areas with schools, parrs, and other community facilities such as libraries. Wherever possible, neighborhood trails will be designed for use by both bicyclists and pedestrians. Neighborhood trails will be complemented by the construction of designated bike lanes on arterial and collector streets. Neighborhood trails will be considered and may be required as part of all new development proposals. Town of Marana Park System Master Plan Page 3-5 4.0 The Existing Natural Open Space System Introduction: There are two large natural open space areas that are important to the Town of Marana. These are Saguaro National Parr and Tortolita Mountain Park. Additionally, a proposal has been made by Pima County, concurrent with the preparation of this document, to acquire areas of State Trust Land in the vicinity of the Tortolita Mountains. If this proposal is implemented, the subject land will be retained as a natural open space area. Saguaro National Park. Saguaro National Park is a unit of the National Park system and is located along the southern edge of the General Plan planning area. (See Figure 4-A). The Park attracts several hundred thousand visitors each year. The lands within the park serve as a visual resource for the Town of Marana and visitor expenditures serve to strengthen the town's economy. To enhance the benefits that can accrue to the town from having a National Park as a neighbor, an on-going partnership between the town and the park should be developed. Tortolita Mountain Park. Tortolita Mountain Park is an undeveloped natural area extending along the northern boundary of the General Plan planning area. It is a unit of the Pima County Mountain Park system. Approximately 3,055 acres are currently owned by Pima County, but the 1997 • Master Plan for the park calls for its expansion to encompass nearty 20,000 acres and most of the Tortolita Mountain range south of the county line. Most of the land within the proposed expansion area is federal (BLM) land or State Trust Land. Tortolita Mountain Paris currently gets very little public use due to poor access and an absence of developed trails and other public use facilities. The potential for Tortolita Mountain Park, however, is great. Preserved as natural open space it can be a dramatic visual resource for the Town as well provide recreational opportunities for town residents and visitors. Proposed Pima County Pima County has proposed that certain State Trust Lands in the Natural Open Space vicinity of the Tortolita Mountains be acquired and maintained as a Area: natural open space area. The proposed natural area would serve to protect the unique Ironwood forest present in this location. It would also serve to create a visual "greenbelt" for visitors entering the Tucson metropolitan area from the north. This proposal is consistent with the goals of the Manana General Plan but somewhat inconsistent with the land uses shown on the General Plan map. 0 Town of Marana Park System Master Plan Page 4-1 • • • usmis", 6S�Xi O 0 M z cn D m D X z z r 7 E 4.1 P�o ected Natural L Introduction: As the Town of Marana grows, the amount of land that is in an undeveloped natural condition will decrease. Concurrent with this decrease will be an increase in the number of residents and a • demand for natural open •.r We'a"e'777 =717777717 including: kAMWA =-1 M�rx T UdiAll The need to protect biological resources valued by the community, and A demand for places to engage in cettain recreational activities, such as hiking, that are most appropriate in an natural •i' •_ setting. Factors Influencing the In contrast to developed parks, the amount of natural open space Extent of Natural Open required within a community is less a function of acres per unit Space Required. population and more a function of protecting those areas that are considered important natural resource areas by the community. In the context of the Marana General Plan planning boundaryareas that have high resource value include: Desert mountain ranges, such as the Tortolita and Tucson Mountains. Areas with unique biological communities, such as the saguaro forests within Saguaro National Park and the Ironwood forests associated with the Tortolita fan. Riparian areas which, in the Sonoran Desert, have relatively high visual resource and wildlife habitat values. The retention of native riparian areas can also contribute to the mitigation of increased storm water fiows resulting from urban development. Natural Open Space In light of the above, the "need" for natural open space is based Needs within the largely on the "need" to protect the mountain ranges, riparian • Area: areas I and unique plant communities valued by the community. Elements of the proposed natural open -space system are identified in the following • 0 • ♦ Marana Park System Master Plan Page 4-3 0 0 0 m 0, F000 ON I Is'. IN, m 7o Z� Zs 0 = no mz a "� '^ A f l o G) a z < p O u m Z D m m K m O m 0 Z c D r 0 4,2 Elements of the Proposed Natural Open Space System Introduction: The primary elements of the proposed natural open space system are identified and described below. The locations of these natural open space areas are shown in Figure 4-B. Saguaro National Park: Saguaro National Park, as a destination for visitors from throughout the world, as a place for Manana residents to recreate, and as an important visual resource for the community, is the preeminent component of the proposed natural open space system. The Tucson Mountains: There are additional portions of the Tucson Mountain range that are not within the boundaries of Saguaro National Park. These areas are similarly important for the biological and visual resources present. To the greatest extent possible, all portions of the Tucson Mountains within the General Plan planning area should be made a part of the Marana natural open space system. Tortolita Mountain Park: An expanded Tortolita Mountain Park with trails and provisions for public access has the potential to enhance the value of the resort properties and residential developments proposed for areas adjacent to it. The park also has the potential to be a community - defining visual resource for the Town of Marana. As such, the park, expanded as proposed in the 1997 Tortolita Mountain Park Master Plan, should be an important element of the natural open space system. Riparian Corridors: To the greatest extent possible, the riparian corridors present within the planning area should be included in the Marana Natural Open Space system. Included should be riparian areas within unincorporated Pima County, as shown on Figure 4-B, as well as the riparian corridors present within the Town boundaries which have not yet been mapped. Areas with Unique Plant Areas with rare or unique plant communities, such as the Tortolita Communities: Fan Ironwood Forest, should be represented in the Marana natural open space system. Additional mapping of the most important areas from a biological perspective will be needed to define areas that should be included. 0 Town of Marana Park System Master Plan Page 4-5 5.0 Implementation Policies • Introduction: The following policies shall apply to the acquisition of park land, the development of new parks, the development of new trails, and the establishment of natural open -space areas within the Town of Marana. Policies. 1. Funding for the acquisition of park land and the development of new municipal parks shall come from various sources as identified by the Town Council. These sources may include assessments on new development /construction within the Town. 2. The Town Council may require, as a condition of future development approvals, the dedication of land for municipal parr construction. To be considered for dedication, land must meet the requirements outlined herein. 3. Biological, scenic, cultural, and other resource values may be considered by the Town Council in their evaluation of land proposed for dedication to the Town. 4. All new residential projects with a density greater than or equal to 3.0 dwelling units per gross acre and containing 50 or more dwelling units shall provide a private, on-site recreation area. The recreation area improvements shall be constructed at the project developer's expense. 5. The minimum area (in square feet) for private, on-site recreation areas shaft be as follows: Apartment or Condominium ............... 100 S.F. / Unit Town Home or Patio Home ............... 140 S.F. /Unit Single Family Residence * ................ 185 S.F. /Unit * Includes site built, manufactured housing, and mobile homes. 0 Town of Marana Park System Master Plan Page 5.1 5.0 Implementation Policies (Continued) • Policies (Continued): 6. The facilities to be constructed and the design of all on-site recreation areas shall meet the minimum standards included herein and shall be approved by the Town. Recreation area designs shall be included with the Landscape Plan that is submitted with the Plat or Development Plan submittal. 7. If the net area of the on-site recreation area improved for public use is greater than or equal to 10.0 acres, the Town of Marana may accept the dedication of the on-site recreation area for inclusion into the municipal park system as a neighborhood park. The Town of Marana will accept the recreation area only after the construction of not less than 75% of the approved dwelling units or in accordance with a schedule established by the Town Council. 8. Except as may be approved by the Town Council, on-site recreation areas with a net area improved for public use of less than 10.0 acres, will not be accepted for dedication and inclusion into the municipal park system. Such sites will remain as private recreational facilities. 9. Provisions for on-going maintenance of private recreational • facilities, acceptable to the Town, shall be tiled and recorded with the final plat. • 10. Assurances that would allow for the construction of the private, on-site recreational facility in instances of project default or abandonment, shall be posted with the Town prior to approval of the final plat. 11. The construction of private, on-site recreation areas shall be implemented at no cost to the Town and shall be completed prior to the construction of 50% of the approved dwelling units. 12. The need for trail corridor dedication and trail construction will be reviewed in conjunction with all new development proposals within the Town including residential, commercial, and industrial developments. Town of Marana Park System Master Plan Page 5-2 is 5.0 Implementation Policies (Continued) Policies (Continued): 13. The dedication of rights-of-way or easements and the construction of appropriate trail improvements may be required where regional, collector, or local trails (as identified on the Eastem Pima County Trail System Master Plan or other trails plan that may be adopted by the Town of Marana) cross, or are adjacent to, the property to be developed. 14. The dedication of rights-of-way or easements and the construction of appropriate neighborhood trail and bikeway improvements may be required when the development of such neighborhood trails will enhance public safety and/or convenience as determined by the Town. 15. The dedication of trail rights-of-way or easements and the construction of trail improvements shall be implemented at no cost to the Town. For commercial and industrial developments, trail dedication and construction shall be completed prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. For residential developments, trail dedications shag be made with the final plat and trail construction shall be completed prior to the construction of 50% of the approved dwelling units. 16. When a proposed new development is adjacent to a designated federal, state, county, or municipal park or natural area, the dedication of land for incorporation into the park or natural area and/or the dedication of rights-of-way or easements for public access into the park or natural area may be required by the Town. Required dedications shall be identified by the Town Council on a case-by-case basis. 17. When a proposed new development encompasses an area designated by the Town as having significant natural, scenic, or cultural resource value, the dedication of the subject land to the town or other entity may be required by the Town to ensure the maintenance of the subject property as natural open space. Required dedications shall be identified by the Town Council on a case-by-case basis. Town of Marana Park System Master Plan Page 5-3 5.0 Implementation Policies (Continued) 0 Policies (Continued): 18. As new public schools are constructed within the planning area, the Town of Manana will consider participation in the development of joint -use recreational facilities. At the discretion of the Town Council, the Town's participation may include, the contribution of land, funding for the construction or improvement of facilities, and/or funding for facility operation and maintenance. 20. The Town of Marana will participate in joint -use facility development only in instances where public access to and use of the facility meets the minimum standards included herein. 0 Town of Marana Park System Master Plan Page 54 5.2 Proposed Public Land Trust 0 Introduction: To facilitate the acquisition and holding of land that will ultimately be used for Town of Manana District Park development, the establishment of a Public Land Trust is proposed. • • A land trust is a non-profit organization that can facilitate the acquisition of land for public purposes. A trust can accept donations of land and/or implement the purchase of land for specific purposes. Advantages of Public In the context of the Town of Marana's efforts to acquire land for Land Trust: municipal park development, some of the advantages of a Public Land Trust are: • The ability to accept dedications /donations of land on behalf of the Town. • The ability to trade or transfer properties, or portions of these properties, as may be required to secure the best possible park sites. 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O O A OA N ONANNO WWOm 8 O O O W A O O W Oo O W N W W N W N W W O W J W pp�� A �(pp pp pp N�D t� pp t� aa t� NN (p mp N ch -{ + + + Cl wk CA so Va �C • • • Appendix B: Recommended Standards for District Park Sites Introduction: The following standards have been established for assessing park sites to be purchased by, or dedicated to, the Town of Marana. These standards may be modified by the Town Council if it is deemed by the Council to be in the best interest of the Town. Recommended 1. The site shall be a minimum of 40 acres in size. The Standards for District developable portion of the site shall be not less than 25 acres. Park Sites: 2. The average cross -slope on the developable portion of the site shall not exceed rive percent (596). 3. The dimensions and configuration of the site shall be suitable for recreational facility (field, court, parking lot) development as determined by the Town Engineer. 4. The site shall be accessible via a paved, all-weather public thoroughfare acceptable to the Town Engineer. 5. The existing and/or proposed utility systems in the vicinity of the site shall be adequate for park development, as determined by the Town Engineer. 6. Some or all of the developable portions of the site may be within the 100 year floodplain as identified by FEMA Flood Rate Insurance Maps (FIRM), but such areas must be outside the erosion hazard setback as established by the Town Engineer. 7. The site shall not contain environmental hazards as determined by a Phase One Environmental Assessment. 8. The clearing and use of the developable portion of the site shall not be limited by the presence of biological or cultural resources protected or regulated by State or Federal agencies as determined at the time of purchase. 9. Adjacent land uses shall not limit the development and / or use of the site for active recreational activities. 10. The proposed park use shall be consistent with the Zoning and General Plan designations for the site at the time of purchase. Town of Marana Park System Master Plan Appendix B: Page AB -1 Appendix C: Recommended Standards for Neighborhood Park Development Introduction: The following standards have been established for neighborhood parks including parrs developed by the private sector and dedicated to the Town. These standards may be modified by the Town Council if it is deemed by the Council to be in the best interest of the Town. Recommended 1. The developable portion of the neighborhood park shall not be Standards for less than 10 acres. Neighborhood Park Development. 2. The average cross -slope, dimensions, and configuration of the site shall be suitable for recreational facility (playcourt, playground) development as determined by the Town Engineer. 3. The site shall be accessible via a paved, all-weather public thoroughfare acceptable to the Town Engineer. 4. Pedestrian access and circulation shall meet or exceed the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). • 5. Some or all of the developable portions of the site may be within the 100 year floodplain as identified by FEMA Flood Rate Insurance Maps (FIRM), but such areas must be outside the erosion hazard setback as established by the Town. • 6. The site shall not contain environmental hazards as determined by a Phase One Environmental Assessment. 7. Adjacent land uses shall not limit the development and/or use of the site for active recreational activities. 8. Neighborhood park development will typically include: • A children's playground with play equipment. • A hard surfaced play court and/or a sand volleyball court. • Turf grass play areas or fields. • Sidewalks and benches. _ • Landscape and irrigation improvements. L''�' • Low level security lighting. 9. The automatic irrigation system shall comply with the "Minimum Standards for Landscape Irrigation Design, Installation and Management" as authored by the American Society of Irrigation Consultants. Town of Marana Park System Master Plan Appendix C: Page AC -1 • • • Town of Marana Park System Master Plan Appendix C: Page AC -2 • �J Appendix D: Recommended Standards for Private, On -Site Recreation Area Development Introduction: The following standards have been established for private, on-site recreation areas. These standards may be modified by the Town Council if it is deemed by the Council to be in the best interest of the Town. Recommended 1. The minimum developable area for a private, on-site recreation Standards for Private, facility shall be as follows: On -Site Recreational Facilities: Apartment or Condominium ............ 100 S.F. /Unit • Town Home or Patio Home ............ 140 S.F. /Unit • Single Family Detached Home * ......... 185 S.F. /Unit * Includes site built homes, manufactured homes, and mobile homes. 2. The average cross -slope, dimensions, and configuration of the site shall be suitable for recreational facility (playcourt, playground) development as determined by the Town Engineer. 3. The site shall have vehicular access as required for facility maintenance and law enforcement /emergency access. 4. Pedestrian access and circulation shall meet or exceed the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 5. The on-site recreation area shall be developed with facilities appropriate for the residents of the community. 6. Exclusive of age -restricted retirement communities, the minimum facilities provided at each on-site recreation area shall include: • A children's playground with play equipment. • Turf grass play areas. • Sidewalks and benches. • Ramada. • Landscape and irrigation improvements. Alternatives to the improvements listed above may be utilized with the approval of the Town Council. Town of Marana Park System Master Plan Appendix D. Page AD -1 • • • Appendix D: Recommended Standards for Private, On -Site Recreation Area Development (Continued) Recommended 7. Within age -restricted retirement communities, the minimum Standards for Private, facilities provided at each on-site recreation area shall include: On -Site Recreational • Ramada. Facilities (Continued): • Sidewalks and benches. • Landscape and Irrigation Improvements. Altematives to the improvements listed above may be utilized with the approval of the Town Council. 8. The automatic irrigation system shall comply with the "Minimum Standards for Landscape Irrigation Design, Installation and Management' as authored by the American Society of Irrigation Consultants. Town of Marana Park System Master Plan Appendix D. Page AD -2 Appendix E: Recommended Standards for Joint -Use Facility Development and Operation Introduction: The following standards have been established for the development and operation of Town of Marana - School District / Community College joint -use facilities. Recommended 1. The public shall have access to joint -use recreational facilities Standards for Joint -Use at all times exclusive of periods: Facility Development When school is in session, and Operation: When school sponsored events or programs are being conducted at the facility, or • When the school campus is normally closed to the public such as during late evening hours. 2. The Town of Marana shall have access to the joint -use facility for Town sponsored programs and events. 3. Public and/or Town of Marana use of the facility shall be at no cost to the user or town except in instances where specific user fees have been approved by the Town Council. • 0 Town of Marana Park System Master Plan Appendix E. 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