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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/18/2007 Regular Council Meeting MinutesMINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DATE: September 18, 2007 PLACE AND DATE Marana Municipal Complex A. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL By Mayor Honea at 7:00 p.m. COUNCIL Ed Honea Mayor Present Herb Kai Vice Mayor Present Russell Clanagan Council Member Present Patti Comerford Council Member Present Tim Escobedo Council Member Present Carol McGorray Council Member Present Roxanne Ziegler Council Member Present STAFF Mike Reuwsaat Town Manager Present Gilbert Davidson Deputy Town Manager Present Frank Cassidy Town Attorney Present Jocelyn Bronson Town Clerk Present B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE Led by Mayor Honea. C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Upon motion by Council Member Comerford, seconded by Council Member Escobedo, agenda was unanimously approved with item number three and all the added amendments removed. D. CALL TO THE PUBLIC Ed Stolmaker, President of the Marana Chamber of Commerce, addressed Council regarding an invitation from Arizona Portland Cement and the Marana Chamber of Commerce to the Rolling Stones in the Quarry which is Thursday, October 11~` from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. There will be a bus tour to the quarry, dinner and then a special performance. Alan Darrah addressed Council regarding more lighting at the park. He stated the rural transportation bus needs to be improved, more sidewalks need to be added,and there needs to be more services for senior citizens. David Morales addressed Council and gave names of individuals who he feels should be recognized as founding fathers of the town and suggested building a water fountain with a brief history on each side. 1 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DATE: September 18, 2007 E. PRESENTATIONS 1. Presentation by applicant for proposed rezoning and minor General Plan amendment for La Vista Bonita; (Public Hearing scheduled for October 2, 2007) (Kevin Kish) Mr. Kish addressed Council and stated the subject property consists of two parcels totaling approximately 25.46 acres and is generally located at the south side of Moore Road west of the Old Father alignment. The applicants propose a change of zoning of the subject property from the R-144 to the R-36 to allow for the development of a 15 lot subdivision. Since the public hearing before the planning commission with a vote of 2 to 4 denying the project, the applicant has redesigned the project and reduced the number of lots from 16 to 15 and proposed lot sizes adjacent to the existing residential houses to the south to a minimum of 1.92 acres. Tom Frazer, DCC Company, who is representing the owner/developer, Mr. Joe Banks stated there is a site analysis which will be the theme of their presentation on October 2nd. The project is bordered by Camino de Oeste on the west, Moore Road on the North, Old Father Road on the east and there is a road that has been named by the homeowners as Majestic Saguaro Lane. On the request of the homeowners they have taken the project from 21 lots to 15 lots. On the southern boundary they have lots greater than two acres. What they have tried to do is provide a buffer on the south to listen to what the homeowners would like. They have projected a proposed 30 feet easement. This is based upon a request from the town. There is a proposed 45 foot dedication along Moore Road and this is also a request from the town. There is a total of 1.64 acres and the developer is willing to dedicate in the right of way. There is a self imposed 60 foot buffer on the south. This is a moratorium that no house will be closer than 60 feet. The owner has elected to place a moratorium on one story homes with a 25 foot maximum height. This is a concession and more restrictive than the zoning code allows. The site drainage has been designed and will be discussed on October 2nd. The configuration of the interior road and the two points of ingress and egress is a change from the plan. The second cul-de-sac in the middle of the property is to preserve a large saguaro. The subdivision will establish a set of CC&Rs. They have asked for comments. They are planning on upscale homes, and there will be no mass grading on the site.There will be disturbance limits presented for each site. The site is commensurate with the density of the surrounding areas. The natural undisturbed open space is 70 percent with 30 percent disturbed. The have limited the size of the homes to 3750 sq. ft. Mr. Banks will make every effort to reach an accord to try to rectify the differences between the neighbors. He will conduct a meeting with the neighbors prior to the October 2nd meeting. Bill Kazaros addressed Council and stated he owns property near the Visa Bonita project. He stated his neighbors have asked him to speak on their behalf to state that the property should be developed for housing; however, they are apposed to the 2 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DATE: September 18, 2007 developer's plan as it now stands. They want to meet with the developer to resolve differences prior to the October 2°d meeting. He stated up to this point the developer has refused to meet with them to negotiate. They are asking that the October 2°d meeting be postponed until their group and the developer have had the opportunity to resolve their differences. Mayor Honea stated it was his understanding after reading the material, that they could build .OS houses to the acre or one house to every two acres without asking for a change in the zoning and asked Mr. Frazer if this was correct. Mr. Frazer stated the zoning is R-144 and if you take a 144 which is 3-1/3 acres and divide it by the useable acres which is about 25, you just push about eight homes. That is with a deduction of the dedication on Moore Road and Old Father. Mr. Kish stated he believed what the mayor was referencing is for the minor general plan amendment. If they were to maintain .OS or one unit per two acres then they would not be required to have the minor general plan amendment, but in terms of the zoning it is currently R-144 which would require the 3.3 acres per lot. Council Member Clanagan asked Mr. Frazer if he had a response to the statement they have been unwilling to meet to negotiate differences. Mr. Frazer stated they have met twice. He stated they purged all the comments that were provided and they incorporated the comments with the exception of two. One comment was the dedication of the 30 foot easement along Old Father Road. The homeowners stated they did not want that dedicated to the town. He stated they wanted it zoned for R-36, but all the sites average about 1.3 acres. They were waiting to meet again until they had all the comments from the planning commission. Council Member Clanagan stated he received an e-mail from Roger and Linda Whitney stating they were apposed to the project and others who spoke at the meeting. He stated it was in their best interests to try to get the issues resolved before they come back. 2. Presentation on the De Anza Specific Plan (Kevin Kish) Vice Mayor declared a conflict of interest. Mr. Kish addressed Council and stated the request is a change of zoning from the C designation to the F. This would allow a development of a 311 lot single family detached subdivision on approximately 133 acres. The plan is separated into two communities. The northern 40 acres into large lot, 36,000 sq. ft. grade restricted areas and the southern area which proposes the 297 units, minimum lot size of 4500 with an average lot size of 8,000 within the project. Daniel Leung, Red Point Development, representing the owners on this property addressed Council and stated the project is located on Hartman Lane between Cortaro Road and Linda Vista Road just north of the Cortaro Ranch subdivision. The entrance is MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DATE: September 18, 2007 off of Hartman Lane. The project size is approximately 133 acres. Their proposed specific plan is calling for 311 total lots which comes to about 2.3 residents per acre. They have a mix of lot sizes with an average of 8,000 sq. ft. They first proposed the project in the first quarter of 2004. They began having neighborhood meetings in November, 2005. The first hearing to planning and zoning was in June and was approved August 29, 2007. The type of project they presented is cooing which is an attempt to get away from the typical subdivision layout. It takes an approach of curving roads which creates coved spaces in front of the yards. The sidewalks aren't directly connected to the streets. They're independent, walkable type designs that creates a sense of walkability throughout the community. It starts integrating some of the open spaces and recreational spaces within the project. One of the design features they took into consideration is the Hardy Wash that comes in from the east and runs through the property. The project proposes to dedicate permanent access to the people living northwest of their project. They have tried to incorporate some more natural, open spaces. They have done field studies and tried to pick the areas that made the most sense and had the highest value of vegetation. Out of 133 acres they have approximately 41.6 acres of natural undisturbed open space which is about 31.3 percent of the site. The engineer drainage structures were estimating approximately 4.1 percent of the site. They have about 11.6 acres or about 8.7 percent of open areas. Carolyn Campbell, representing the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection, stated this is a significant site for its conservation values and connectivity. This site has local habitat values because of its Ironwood habitat. The county has spent close to four million dollars in the past few years protecting lands in this area utilizing connectivity from Arthur Pack Park, the natural areas there, riparian areas and flood prone areas. Currently there's sixty acres on Cortaro Road to the east of this property that is going through a bond ordinance amendment to use open space bond funds to buy about 60 acres that are adjacent to some county mitigation lands that the county has bought for the Cortaro Road widening. She stated as recently as July, the Fish and Wildlife Service reiterated to the developers that their target for open space protection on this site is 70 to 80 percent. They met with Red Point over a year and half ago and expressed their concerns and have not heard from them nor met with them since. They attended the Planning and Zoning meeting and again made the offer to talk about these issues and have not heard from them. She read from a May letter from the county administrator to the town. She stated she agreed with this and asked to work on that configuration. F. MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS; SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS Council Member Clanagan reported that last week he had an opportunity to hear a presentation by County Manager, Chuck Huckleberry and Mr. Reuwsaat at the Northern Pima County Chamber where they gave a capsule of ongoing waste water dispute. He stated he also attended a TREO meeting. Council Member Ziegler stated she attended the grand openings for Verizon and American Home Insurance. She stated last night she attended the MPOA (Marana Police Officers Association) meeting. 4 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DATE: September 18, 2007 Vice Mayor Kai thanked everyone for their prayers, thoughts, cards and flowers and they have all helped him recover quickly. Mayor Honea stated this Thursday a few of them will be attending the Oro Valley State of the Town. G. MANAGER'S REPORT; SUMMARY OF CURRENT EVENTS Mr. Reuwsaat stated they have been having a number of meetings with different groups on I-10 beautification. It is now a priority with PAG regional government managers' committees that will be developing recommendations to go to the council. They met today with our ADOT representative about a potential funding source for beautification on I-10. They met with the Arizona Rock Products group to talk about their participation and helping us with materials for I-10 within our limits. He stated Friday night he went to a fundraising event for the housing trust fund for the City of Tucson. H. STAFF REPORTS GENERAL ORDER OF BUSINESS I. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Resolution No. 2007-153: Relating to Liquor Licenses; approval and recommendation to the State Liquor Board for a location transfer for a No.09 (Liquor Store) liquor license submitted by Ronald Michael Parucki on behalf of Fry's marketplace #689, located at 12100 N. Thornydale Road (Jocelyn Bronson) 2. Resolution No. 2007-154: Relating to Liquor Licenses; approval and recommendation to the State Liquor Board for a new license for a No. 12 (Restaurant) liquor license submitted by Stewart Lee Roth on behalf of Fire, located at 12030 N. Dove Mountain Boulevard #104 (Jocelyn Bronson) 4. Resolution No. 2007-156: Relating to Development; approving and authorizing a final plat for Gladden Farms Block 16 (Kevin Kish) 7. Minutes of the August 21, 2007 and September 4, 2007 regular meetings. Upon motion by Council Member Escobedo, seconded by Council Member Comerford the Consent Agenda was unanimously approved. MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DATE: September 18, 2007 J. COUNCIL ACTION 1. Resolution No. 2007-157: Relating to Development; ratifying the recommendation of approval by the Silverbell Road Corridor Overlay District Manager's Design Review Committee regarding Continental Crossing Condominiums (Kevin Kish) Mr. Kish addressed Council and stated applicant is requesting ratification of the recommendation of approval of the Manager's Design Review Committee regarding the review of the Continental Crossing Condominiums. The project is located on 18 acres in the Pima Farms north specific plan area and is generally located on the southwest corner of Silverbell and Continental Reserve Loop. On August 30, 2007, the Silverbell Road commercial overlay district design review committee voted unanimously to approve the design of the presented Cortaro Crossing Condominium project. The multiple family buildings are designed to resemble large single family homes. Total square feet of the units vary from 800 to 1691 sq. ft. All contain garages, as well as a porch or a deck. There is a clubhouse and recreation center proposed with the development located near the main entrance of the development. The clubhouse is a two-story building with similar architectural style as the rest of the buildings. The proposed design review application was reviewed by staff for compliance with all applicable standards, as well as the overlay district. Upon motion by Council Member McGorray, seconded by Council Member Clanagan, Resolution No. 2007-157 was unanimously approved. 2. Resolution No. 2007-158: Relating to Community Development; approving and accepting the execution of a sales agreement for the purchase of the property located at 12470 North Whitney Lane, Marana to develop affordable workforce housing for low-to moderate-income families in partnership with Habitat for Humanity (T. Van Hook) Mayor Honea declared a conflict of interest. T. Van Hook addressed Council and stated the property will be purchased using both CDBG and affordable housing funds that are already allocated. It is contingent on rezoning of the property and the property passing all the environmental reviews. The property is approximately one acre. There is an existing home. They are working with Habitat for Humanity. They plan to rehab the current home and build three additional homes after the rezoning. Upon motion by Council Member Escobedo, seconded by Council Member Comerford, Resolution No. 2007-158 was unanimously approved. 6 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DATE: September 18, 2007 3. Ordinance No. 2007.22: Relating to Building; adopting amendments to the 2006 International Building Code, an amendment to the 2006 International Residential Code, and amendments to the 2006 International Plumbing Code; amending Marana Town Code Title 7 by revising section 7-1-2(8); changing the name of the town building department to building safety department; and declaring an emergency (John Huntley) Mr. Huntley addressed Council and stated the ordinance concerns five proposed local amendments to the current town building regulations, as well as one amendment to Title 7. Section one deals with expiration of model building plans approved by the building department. Model plans are pre-approved construction plans that can be used to construct mini structures under multiple permit applications without having to re-review plans with each submittal. This local amendment provides a standard mechanism for expiration of these model plans, as well as updating the plans to comply with the most up to date building regulations. This amendment also standardizes our model plan requirements with other greater Tucson jurisdictions. Section two of this ordinance provides a mechanism within the international building code that will allow us to support the changing business environment for owners of large retail developments. Business practices concerning the construction of new large retail stores and adjacent outdoor strip mall buildings have evolved somewhat over the past decade. The intent of the code from a fire safety prospective is to reduce the hazards posed to occupants of buildings, the general public at large, adjacent buildings and properties, as well as potential hazards posed to fire department personnel during an emergency event. This local amendment to the International Building Code is recommended in the interest of preserving building code requirements which address fire safety objectives while providing code requirements that will adequately address the evolving business needs of major anchor store and accompanying outdoor strip mall developers. Section three of the ordinance is intended to simplify compliance with accessibility requirements under the International Building Code. Section four of the ordinance reduces the required building code setback from an interior lot line under the international residential code. The 2006 code addition increased the residential setback to an interior side lot line from three feet to five feet. The general consensus with the greater Tucson area is that the original three foot requirement adequately provides for fire safety and the spread of fire between residential buildings. Section five of the ordinance provides for adoption of appendix chapters B and E of the International Plumbing Code. These are important chapters for the sizing of water distribution piping and also rain water leaders from roof drains. These chapters make it easier to apply the code. Section six of the ordinance is a housekeeping item amending section seven, one, two, paragraph eight of the town code to include the recently adopted 2006 additional of the International Fire Code. Section seven of this ordinance amends Title 7 to the town code renaming the 7 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DATE: September 18, 2007 building department to the building safety department. This is necessary to bring us in line with wording that is codified within the International Building Code. Upon motion by Vice Mayor Kai, seconded by Council Member McGorray, Ordinance No. 2007-22 was unanimously approved. 4. Resolution No. 2007-159: Relating to Development; modifying the subdivision requirements by providing that certain existing overhead electric facilities need not be undergrounded in the vicinity of the Continental Reserve and Ironwood Reserve development projects (Cedric Hay) Mr. Hay addressed Council and stated presently the town's land development code provides "that electric power, except electrical transmission lines carrying 69 kilovolts or more shall be located underground except for the sub-divider can show the town planning commission that underground installation is not feasible." This is done prior to surfacing of the streets and is to be done to prevent unnecessary disturbance of street improvements if there are service connections to be made. As the town has grown and the electrical needs have grown, complications with this provision have arisen. Communication between staff, TEP and Trico have identified problems relating with distribution lines and transmission lines, some of which may be exempt from this code and thus not be required to be undergrounded. There are some that still meet this requirement and then have to be undergrounded. The problem with the transmission lines to be undergrounded they need to be oil cooled which is a very expensive process to the point of being cost prohibitive for the services to actually underground these lines. Staff feels a later change to the code shall be presented to address these concerns. In the Ironwood Reserve/Continental Reserve area, the Western Area Power Authority has a major transmission easement over which some very high voltage lines are strung. In addition to these lines, there are some other overhead distribution lines that exist in the area. Many of these lines are adjacent to homes that have been built. It appears that now that all the other subdivision improvements, including streets have been completed there have been some lines that have been identified as desirable if they were to be undergrounded. There is a specific area, Moonfire Court, where DR Horton has agreed that they will underground the line. In exchange for taking care of this problem any remaining facilities that still remain above ground in the Ironwood Reserve area will be allowed to remain. Upon motion by Council Member Escobedo, seconded by Council Member McGorray, Resolution No. 2007-159 was unanimously approved. 5. Resolution No. 2007-160: Relating to Development; approving and authorizing a preliminary plat for Saguaro Springs Block 7 (Kevin Kish) Council Member Escobedo declared a conflict of interest. 8 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DATE: September 18, 2007 Mr. Kish stated the applicant requests a preliminary plat approval fora 468 lot single family detached subdivision on approximately 121 acres within the Saguaro Springs development. The proposed subdivision lies within block seven, which has zoning of R-6, is not part of the Saguaro Springs specific area, but is adjacent to it. Saguaro Springs development is located directly south of Lambert Lane north of Twin Peaks Road in the northeast portion of the block plat. The smallest lot is 6,444 sq ft. The average lot size is 7,438 sq. ft. Per the adopted development agreement all the residential units will conform with the adopted residential design standards. Block 7 requires 86,580 sq. ft. of recreation areas based on the 185 sq. ft. per unit. This project proposes 148,000 sq. ft of trails, paved areas, pocket parks, turf play, basketball courts, and shade structures. Upon motion by Council Member Clanagan, seconded by Council Member Comerford, Resolution No. 2007-160 was approved 6-0. 6. a. Ordinance No. 2007.23: Relating to Public Works; adopting and authorizing the Town of Marana Stormwater Management Ordinance; amending the Marana Land Development Code, adding Title 25; and establishing an effective date (Barbara Johnson) b. Resolution No. 2007-161: Relating to Public Works; declaring as a public record that certain document entitled "Stormwater Management Ordinance," adopted by Ordinance No. 2007.23, as a public record filed with the Town Clerk (Barbara Johnson) Ms. Johnson addressed Council and stated on September 4a` they presented the storm water ordinance and the management plan. They are asking that it be adopted as Title 25 in the land use code. It is an important ordinance. It is required to be adopted prior to November. Lori Lustig, on behalf of the SAHBA, addressed Council and referred to a letter written on behalf of SAHBA stormwater pollution prevention plan subcommittee. She stated the subcommittee expressed thanks for being an active participant in the process and they do urge adoption of it. Upon motion by Council Member McGorray, seconded by Council Member Comerford, Ordinance No. 2007.23 and Resolution No. 2007-161 were unanimously approved. 7. Resolution No. 2007-163: Relating to Streets; approving and authorizing further details for the proposed alignment of the extension of Marana Main Street North of Grier Road (Gilbert Davidson) Mr. Davidson stated they have worked over the last two and a half years talking with all the current property owners, investors and other community members in terms of the concepts for a downtown. 9 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DATE: September 18, 2007 Paul Popelka addressed Council and stated we need to consider the new projects, but at the same time we need to recognize the existing businesses and the changes it will have on those long time businesses. He stated there are two basis issues. The first is about access, traffic volume, new road construction, who is going to be responsible for what kinds of improvements and when and what are the impacts to the existing businesses and the other issue deals with how to address the long term liability of those businesses and ways to help those businesses have a viable long term business in the new downtown area. Curt Lueck, Curtis, Lueck and Associates, addressed Council and stated they have been retained by the town to deal with various traffic, transportation and access issues over the last 15 years. They want to strive for a road network that serves the short and long term needs. They want to be able to ensure that the new residents in the area have good access to I-10, as well as the businesses. They looked at three alternatives. They have rejected the cul-de-sac alternative as not being viable. Version B emphasizes the Tangerine Farms connection. The one- way concept emphasizes a one way pair of roads and then version C which emphasizes Marana Main Street. They used their travel demand model called QRS2. They used a level of service D as a performance standard. Level A is free flowing, no congestion. Level F is very forced flow. Level service D means we will tolerate a little bit of congestion during the peak periods, but the rest of the time traffic is flowing quite well. Currently, the roads within the study area are fairly uncongested and also in great need of repair. With the redevelopment of this area they expect to see most of the roads reconstructed. The amount of growth is dramatic almost five million square feet of retail uses, seven million square feet ofnon-retail uses and about 11,500 homes. They are assuming that build out occurs sometime around 2030. They are forecasting the traffic volume on Marana Road at 50,000 basically requiring about an eight lane roadway. Version C is the one they like the best which accommodates the major east/west traffic on Marana Road. It integrates Main Street. There would be a new connection of Sandario Road to Marana Road. This concept is shifting the primary movement as you come off the interchange from Sandario Road going south to an east/west alignment on Marana Road in response to the future traffic demand. They would need a six lane Marana Road. They are forecasting traffic volume at a little over 5,000 on Sandario. The current traffic volume is about 3,500. At the intersection of Sandario and Marana that would be aright in, right out access under this proposal. Version C fulfills three basic design goals that they have with this project. One is for Marana Road to be the primary east/west mover. The other is to have proper spacing for the first major intersection which would be Main Street at Marana Road. It emphasizes Main Street as a functional core for the developing downtown area. The off ramp and the frontage roads on the west side of the freeway will be combined so that confusing intersection will be alleviated. Mr. Popelka stated once we solve the issue of access and traffic then the question becomes what we can do to build the downtown and retain the businesses. He 10 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DATE: September 18, 2007 suggested consideration of a downtown development district or corporation which would be a vehicle to plan, to design and implement improvements in this downtown district. It gives a means of accomplishing improvements for the good of the district. It could involve organization of the businesses and promotion of those businesses. There maybe an SBA type program geared towards existing businesses to help them expand or retain, but also to accommodate new business as it comes in, maybe some form of financial incentives, or relocation. The idea of a roundabout is unique in this area and can be used to help establish this district. Kent Crofts, Napa Auto Parts, addressed Council and stated it is scary for them as business owners that their road could be shut down. He asked that it be put off for one or two meetings because they have asked for something specifically to be done and there was a misunderstanding on how that would be done. He stated if they could get to the access issue and fix that then the improvements could be made to help the business owners. He would like some more time to present their concerns to staff and have it worked out. Mike Pierce, Pierce Automotive, addressed Council and stated their situation is access number one. He stated he has a plan and it has never been studied. He stated they modified it and stated it doesn't work. He presented a copy of the plan and asked that it be studied and proven to him that it would not work. John Post stated he wasn't invited to any of the meetings. He stated he bought a piece of property on Sandario to grow his business. He stated he wasn't disappointed with the route that the road was going to take until he saw the presentation by Mr. Lueck. He stated that Sandario Road should be one of the areas that receives some of the benefit from the growth of the community. He stated he would like to see a version that increases the number of cars per day. Ed Stolmaker addressed Council and stated he's attended most of the meetings. He believes that it is important to take the time to find out if Mr. Pierce's plan will work or not. He believes once that's accomplished, the plan would have the support of the business community that's on Sandario Road. David Morales addressed Council and talked about the 1960 Urban Renewal plan for the City of Tucson. He stated it is a good idea to postpone the item. Council Member McGorray asked on the map about the yellow dotted line and that they are not defined at this time. Mr. Davidson stated the yellow dotted line extending north on Sandario to the Marana road connection represents that we have to have a continuous connection there. In this version they may have the opportunity of a left in situation if you're heading westbound. They are going to have engineering look at that to see if that's feasible. They would have sufficient right of way. 11 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DATE: September 18, 2007 Council Member McGorray asked in their approval process it is not approving an exact place that road will be going continuing from Sandario Road to Marana Road. Mr. Reuwsaat stated the intent of that is for aconnection -- maybe not specifically defined. He thinks the request and discussion about the left turn in will help define where that goes because of the traffic requirements. Mr. Davidson stated it could not be a signalized intersection due to its proximity to the on and off ramp at the Marana interchange. ADOT requires at least a quarter of a mile and preferably a half of a mile. Council Member McGorray asked if there were assurances that we'll be able to come to agreement on this northern most end of Sandario Road if the plan was approved. Mr. Davidson stated if it was able to be engineered that way so that it is safe and doesn't present any traffic hazards to motorists. He stated if they move away from the entire Marana Road alignment there will be some other issues for council consideration. He stated that if you can't have a left turn lane then it's going to be aright in/right out at that road. There's nothing else they can do with Sandario Road at that particular point. Council Member Clanagan asked staff what their response would be to tabling the item to work out some of the issues. Mr. Davidson stated based on all of the analysis of how the community is growing and shaping towards the west it was determined a long time ago that Marana Road would be the primary road to tie into the interchange. They have tried to come up with an alignment for the Main Street which had not yet been completed yet to tie into Marana Road to make it a functioning thriving downtown. They have explored the opportunity for U-turn points along Marana Road and come back into the Sandario Road alignment. He stated he doesn't know what a delay would be able to produce. Mr. Reuwsaat stated we have established that is a right in/right out and the request is let's study Mike's plan the way he wants to see it done versus what's been presented and worked through for a long time. He would suggest that we look at the alignment and do what we can do to put it in, but understand whatever the decision ends up you're going to still end up with this alignment here so the decision point doesn't change a whole lot. It's whether you accept version C as it is, right in/right out, and with the emphasis that if at all possible through engineering and through design we're able to put the left in that should be incorporated within version C and that would be the recommendation. Mayor Honea stated he had asked about a u-turn before you get to Marana Main Street about halfway down that corridor and Fernando Prol was trying to do the 12 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DATE: September 18, 2007 measurements. He stated we could have a u-turn about halfway between the I-10 interchange and the Marana Main Street and if the town paid for signage with the names of the businesses in the Sandario district, an individual would only go about 500 feet past the intersection that's there now and would be able to make a U-turn with signage on Marana Road and come back and make a right into Sandario. Vice Mayor Kai asked if it was possible to do some traffic counts if we do this U-turn. Mr. Pierce asked if it's a safety issue isn't a lot easier to cross a four lane road with 25,000 than an eight lane road with 50,000 cars. He stated they were presented with a drawing dated 9-13 which is a different drawing that they were emailed today at one o'clock. He stated it's not the same plan they had on 9-13. He stated with the yellow dotted line it looks like it goes right through the Circle K which means you've got a business to move. He asked Circle K why they haven't been at any of the meetings and they stated because they've never been notified. He stated he has offered his time to work on this, but every time it comes back different. Mr. Post stated that if a left turn lane could be put in for five, ten years and as the traffic flows increased take it out. Mr. Davidson stated to resolve this if we could keep the businesses whole by allowing that left turn up until the point we have a traffic requirement to modify it, he stated we should go ahead and do that. Mr. Post stated these businesses deserve the revitalization of that street first. Council Member McGorray stated that has been the dream to revitalize, to get the sidewalks in, to get the streets in, and what's going to be important is that they stay involved and participate and help bring about the changes they want. Mr. Davidson stated all the numbers they have are for full build out so why not try to work with it and modify that. Council Member Ziegler stated that we are just going to put aband-aid on it to get through the next five or six years and then in five or six years we'll have to look at it again. Mr. Reuwsaat stated he would not call it a band-aid, but rather a temporary solution until the warrants say you got to change. He stated ADOT will have some input on where it can be and whether it can or can't be. Greg Gentsch, ADOT stated if we have about 500 feet from that intersection to where the yellow line turns in, they could probably live for a fairly long interim period with a turn coming off Marana Road to turn southbound onto Sandario. He 13 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DATE: September 18, 2007 stated that it concerns him to allow a left turn off of Sandario to go west on to Marana because now you're turning across all of the lanes of traffic and that is more of a concern for them. Jack Neubeck addressed Council and stated regardless of what their decision is he would hope they would take the time and do an economic analysis, get behind the downtown development corporation so that there are funds to relocate them. He stated why not incorporate improvements on Sandario Road now. He stated let's make these people as whole as possible now. Upon motion by Mayor Honea, seconded by Council Member Clanagan, Resolution No. 2007-163 with the stipulation that there be a left turn in off of Marana Road onto Sandario as long as can be warranted was approved 6-1 with Council Member Ziegler opposing. 8. Resolution No. 2007-164: Relating to Streets; approving and authorizing a proposed alignment for the future Tangerine Road Interchange (Gilbert Davidson) Vice Mayor Kai declared a conflict of interest. Barbara Johnson addressed Council and stated the intent was to open up that area so the maximum number of people could benefit in terms of the commercial property in that area. There is an archeological issue. John Kai addressed Council and stated they agreed that the future parkway on the east side of the railroad is very important to get more of the business traffic. He stated he could probably work with the Marana two. Terry Klipp, President of Terramar Properties, representing the owners of the 16 acres below the existing Tangerine Road as it turns north and comes across the railroad tracks at a right angle, stated they oppose the closing of the existing Tangerine Road interchange, but are resigned to the fact that is likely going to happen. He stated the preferred version has some problems in that there are two roads that are basically parallel and maybe causing some difficulties for some of the larger commercial development that could have occurred. He thinks the east side needs a lot of work. It makes sense to move the interchange to the north. He stated there is an existing northbound off ramp and an existing southbound on ramp that possibly could be left open and close the northbound on ramp and the southbound off ramp and it would help the east side property owners get traffic to their property than with the new alignment. Matt Dickey, Bourne Partners, stated they own the 167 acres labeled as Bourne Properties. They are in support of Marana two from a concept and general layout level. The distance between the two roads is pretty tight. Some land planning needs to be done and hopefully space those roads apart. They are not in support of the fall back option. Both of the options move the interchange about 2600 feet 14 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DATE: September 18, 2007 north. Marana two mitigates some of that movement north by bringing the intersection back to the south and to the east maintaining the commercial hub closer to where it would have been in the existing location. Marc Palkowitz addressed Council and stated he is the owner of the 350 acres that lies adjacent to the interstate north of the existing Tangerine Road alignment. From an acreage standpoint, other than Westcor, they are the most affected property owner with the movement of the interchange and relocation. He supports the relocation to the position of 2,575 feet north of its existing location. As they develop their commercial uses, if traffic warrants a stop light closer to the interstate that they be able to do so otherwise they won't be able to develop the commercial base of business that the area is capable of nor to justify the expenditure for costs incurred to build. Mitch Stallard, Westcor, they support the version in front of Council. He stated what emerged was what was best for the future road network for the whole area not for individual property owners. He stated there was a better option for every property owner, but they have come together. It addresses some significant issues that potentially could create problems. They think it fairly addresses the interests of the property owners and takes into consideration ADOT's concerns. David Mehl addressed Council and stated this is an excellent solution for Marana. He thinks it really benefits everybody to some extent. He supports this option. Greg Gentsch, ADOT, stated that he is tasked with keeping the interchanges spaced evenly and the traffic flowing on the interchange. He stated they support it. Mr. Reuwsaat stated this is a regional corridor which will eventually bring all the Avra Valley traffic up through, as well as the Oro Valley traffic. Upon motion by Council Member McGorray, seconded by Council Member Escobedo, Resolution No. 2007-164 with town staff having the authority to further modify how option two ties into the major routes plan to address develop or concerns was unanimously approved. 9. Resolution No. 2007-162: Relating to Employment; approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute a new employment agreement with Town Manager Michael A. Reuwsaat (Frank Cassidy) K. BOARDS. COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES L. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION 15 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MARANA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX DATE: September 18, 2007 M. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS Upon motion by Council Member Escobedo, seconded by Council Member McGorray, Council voted to convene to Executive Session. Executi~rae session pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(1) to discuss the proposed employment agreement with Town ManagerMichael A.Reuwsaat (amended agenda item J.7 on tonight's agenda) Upon motion by Mayor Honea, seconded by Council Member Comerford to extend Mr. Reuwsaat's employment agreement to June 30, 2009 so that agreement would include a six month's severance pay, but will not include six month's pay for health and life insurance and increase salary to $160,000 effective when the ASRS buy in is done approved 6-1 with Council Member Ziegler apposing. Mr. Cassidy stated the contract is not until June 30~' the severance provision is only until June 30t1i. There is no end term on the contract. The severance provision ends by law when the new council sits. Mr. Cassidy asked how we come up with the performance measures. Mayor Honea stated that could be a separate issue. He stated Council Member Clanagan wanted that included so that next year when we do the evaluation they will have some perimeters and guidelines with which to make a judgment on performance. Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(3),(4),(6) and (7) for legal advice with the Town Attorney concerning water rights and water service issues and to consult with and instruct the Town Attorney and the Town Manager concerning the 1979 intergovernmental agreement between the Town of Marana and Pima County relating to sewer service within the Marana town limits and to direct the Town Manager and Town Attorney with respect to that agreement (Frank Cassidy) N. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS O. ADJOURNMENT Upon motion by Council Member McGorray, seconded by Council Member Clanagan, Council voted unanimously to adjourn. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing are the true and correct minutes of the Marana Town Council me held on Septe ber 18, 2007. 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