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Home My WebLink AboutPackets - Council Packets (37)Town Council Meeting Announcements 1 Upcoming Meetings 2 3 4 Veterans and First Responders Living Memorial May 4, 2016 5 Proposed Site – Naranja Park 6 7 Fasseas Rezoning Southeast Corner Lambert Lane and La Cholla Boulevard Town Council May 4, 2016 8 Good evening Mayor, members of the Council Purpose Rezoning from R1-144 to R1-43 91 single-family lots 10,000 sq. ft. to 20,000 sq. ft. Regional drainage improvements La Cholla Blvd. Lambert Ln. Our purpose here tonight is to consider Rezoning of an approx. 141-acre property from R1-144 – R1-43 To facilitate the development of a 91-lot residential subdivision Lots sizes ranging from approximately 10,000 sf to over 20,000 sf Design also includes regional drainage improvements 9 Location Map La Cañada Dr. Subject property located on the SEC of Lambert Lane and La Cholla Blvd. I will walk thru some neighboring land uses in later slides 10 Tentative Development Plan 91 lots (10,000 sf to over 20,000 sf) Open space 75% Access Trail connections Regional drainage improvements La Cholla Blvd. Lambert Ln. Canada Hills Lomas de Oro Canyon Shadows Property is characterized by 3 washes 1. Canada Hills 2. Lomas de Oro 3. Canyon Shadows and a variety of protected slopes including several ridgelines. Tentative Development Plan consists of: 91 detached single-family lots w/ lot sizes (10,000sf to over ½-acre) 73 of the 91 will be a min. ½-acre in size – a portion of each of the larger lots will have an easement protecting the natural open space. Preserves approx. 75% of the site as ESOS (green on the screen) avoid the washes and protected hillsides Plan is able to achieve such a high level of open space preservation by using a Conservation Subdivision Design and the lot reduction incentive enabled by ESL. I will provide more detail in a later slide. Regional Trail improvements* 2 access points* 11 General Plan – Neighborhood Compatibility Neighborhood Compatibility Lots/Lot Sizes Access Buffers Building heights Drainage 150 feet 450 feet La Cholla Blvd. Lambert Ln. These applications reviewed for conformance with GP/ZC I’m going to take some time here as we have had numerous meetings that resulted in tangible revisions. Neighborhood Compatibility 1. Lots and lot sizes (152 – 91) & (6250 – 10,000)* 2. Access* 3. Neighborhood Compatibility - buffer* - building heights*…impact further reduced by hillsides* 4. Drainage – ZC generally requires a development not increase runoff. TDP going beyond code requirements with a drainage concept the improves downstream conditions. - several detention basins as well as a drainage channel* …. Will result in Yellow areas*....being removed from FEMA. Additional detention on-site may be required if easements are not secured. - the primary basin* will be dedicated to the Town upon completion as it ensures maintenance will be conducted regularly to ensure the basin functions properly. 12 General Plan – Road widening 2005 General Plan 2006 Voters approve Regional Transit Authority (RTA) improvements 2017-2019 La Cholla Boulevard 200% increase Design similar to La Cañada Drive Tangerine Rd. Oracle Rd. La Cholla Blvd. When the General Plan was adopted in 2005 La Cholla was designated as one of two major north-south arterials in OV. Ultimately set the stage for…. In 2006, Pima County voters approved the creation of the Regional Transportation Authority and the expansion of La Cholla to a four lane road. A project anticipated to be completed in 2019. La Cholla will serve as an alternate to Oracle Road and traffic is expected to increase approx. 200% by 2040. Ultimately, design will be similar to La Canada Drive 13 General Plan – Land Use Tangerine Rd. La Cholla Corridor is an area encompassing La Cholla Boulevard between Town’s southern boundary and Tangerine Road. Character of this area is changing as a result of two key changes - Land Use, including the MGPA for La Cholla Commons - Road widening 14 5,800+ 10,000+ 20,000 3.3 acre 7,000 20,000 20,000 8,000 Naranja Dr. Lambert Ln. La Cholla Blvd. Tangerine Rd. Shannon Rd. La Cañada Dr. 7,000+ Subject Property 3,500 10,000 18,000 36,000 6,600 10,000 Park The General Plan envisioned these changes and the expected growth. This area has the greatest growth pressure of anywhere in Town. All these changes are being driven by two things: Town approaching buildout (currently approx. 85%) Future improvements to La Cholla Blvd. The graphic represents the minimum lot sizes of existing, current and future subdivisions throughout the corridor. Please note there are larger lot sizes in these subdivisions, these are the minimum lot sizes. 1. Canada Hills (5800) 2. Rancho del Cobre (20,000) 3. Rancho del Plata (7,000) 4. La Cholla Commons MGPA Areas designated as future commercial* which will be supported by the increasing densities in the area. 15 La Cholla Blvd. General Plan - Environment Town of Oro Valley Lambert Ln. General Plan The vision and several goals and policies speak to the preservation of the natural environment which the TDP has meet. 2 ESL conservation categories Dark green…riparian areas require 95% - the applicant has provided 97 Light green… areas require 25% - the applicant has provided 67 The intent of ESL and these categories is to preserve contiguous open space … 16 Conservation Subdivision Design “General Plan Goal 1.1.1 – The Town shall promote clustering of development to protect environmentally sensitive areas and to preserve significant, passive use, natural open space within residential neighborhoods.” Directly supported by the General Plan As you can see…the goal seeks the preservation of contiguous open space…by promoting CSD. Something supported by ESL which incentivizes the use of CSD (clustering) I put this up as an illustration to emphasize the difference between… Same number of lots, smaller lots = more open space (i.e. open space connectivity, wildlife corridors, etc…) 17 Flexible Design Options Town Council approval Minimum lot size Building height Administrative approval Building setbacks (Internal) Native Plant Preservation La Cholla Blvd. Lambert Ln. Tools used to achieve the CSD are the flexible design options enabled by ESL. Designed to… reduce the development area preserving additional open space Applicant has requested the use of flexible design options listed As you can see 2 require TC approval and 2 can be approved administratively. 18 Public Participation Five neighborhood meetings 3 Traditional format 1 on-site meeting 1 open house Small group meetings with neighbors Legal protest Planning and Zoning Commission Extensive Public Participation effort 5 total neighborhood meetings Several meetings with a small group of neighbors that resulted in tangible revisions. Including a meeting 1 week ago with residents to specifically discuss drainage. Received sufficient letters of protest to require 6 or more affirmative votes from TC for approval. PZC considered the request on Feb.2 has provided a recommendation of approval…not including the modified review process as they felt the drainage concept needed to be publicly reviewed as part of the CSP process. 19 Summary and Recommendation Proposal consistent with: General Plan Land Use Map, Vision, Goals and Policies Applicable Zoning Code requirements Customized neighborhood mitigation measures Recommend approval and use of the 2 flexible design options (minimum lot size & building heights) to Town Council Consistent w/: General Plan: Map, Vision, Goals/Policies Zoning Code Customized neighborhood meeting requirements PZC recommends approval and use of the requested flexible design options…not including the Modified Review Process. That concludes my presentation. The applicant is here and I am happy to answer any questions. 20 21 Land Use Compatibility cont. General Plan Property is LDR -1 which would allow between 56 and 170 homes proposal is for 91 (0.6 du/ac) Total homes does not take into account existing constraints on the property. MGPA - increased densities - additional commercial concentrated near intersection 22 Road widening cont. General Plan La Cañada Drive View of La Canada La Cholla will ultimately be very similar w/ Four lanes of travel Separated by a landscaped median Pedestrian and bicycle improvements 23 Zoning Though the applicant has zoning entitlements, this is why we are here! To review applicable GP Goals/Policies against the proposal within the permitted zoning… Specifically, with a focus on neighborhood compatibility 2.1.4 & 1.3.1 24 Protest Map 25 Review Criteria General Plan Land Use Compatibility Road widening Environment Zoning Code Review criteria includes: General Plan & Zoning Code Land Use Compatibility Road widening of La Cholla Blvd As an arterial road Efficient use of infrastructure Environment Talk about each of these in the following slides 26 Residential Lots Town of Oro Valley 27 Residential Lots continued Town of Oro Valley 28 29 30 152 Lots 7000 SF Minimum Lot Size 31 32 General Plan Compliant, Transitional Density along La Cholla Blvd. Large, Clustered Lots ESLO Compliant; Significant Open Space Downstream Benefits Deep Setbacks Single-Story Restrictions 33 34 Minor Final Plat Amendment Code Amendment Town Council May 4, 2016 Thank you chair, members of the commission My name is …. Our purpose here tonight is to consider... As you may recall, last year the Commission considered and provided a recommendation to Town Council on the Planning Division Work Plan. One of the top priorities on the work plan was direction for staff to assess the Conditional Use Permit evaluation criteria Goal Review the existing criteria and identify areas where the criteria could be strengthened to provide for the effective evaluation of Conditional Uses. Staff feels the existing criteria is comprehensive and provides adequate flexibility, however; opportunities exist to strengthen the criteria. As part of the WorkPlan item, Town Council asked staff to consider adding efficiency to the CUP process by combining the rezoning and CUP processes’. - will discuss further later. 35 Purpose Zoning Code amendment related to proposed changes to a Final Plat Establish formal review process and criteria 2015 Planning Workplan item Purpose Statement 36 Proposal Current process Town Council approval Proposed process: Administrative = Minor changes No community impacts Eliminates 30-day delay Routinely on consent agenda Town Council = Significant changes 37 Summary and Recommendation Establish formal review process and criteria Administrative approval = No community impacts Town Council approval = All other changes Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval Minor Final Plat Amendment Criteria Comparison 39 Proposed Minor Plat Amendments 40 Proposed Review Criteria Staff looked at other jurisdictions and the associated CUP review criteria of each. Thru that research staff determined our existing criteria is very similar to criteria of other jurisdictions and is comprehensive and provides much of the necessary flexibility; After discussion with the PZC at the Sept. 2 PZC hearing, the PZC agreed there were three areas that could strengthen the criteria. Ensuring impacts on adjoining property are effectively mitigated. - Though the impacts of a proposed conditional use are often considered during the CUP review process… - This criteria adds specificity to the existing criteria to ensure that those impacts will be reviewed and effectively mitigated. Consistent with Goals and Policies of the General Plan - In addition to being consistent with the underlying zoning district and specific use requirements, this criteria ensures the conditional use is consistent with broader Community objectives of the General Plan The General Plan has over 200 goals/policies, many of which relate to Community design including: Neighborhood compatibility Buffers Mitigation of traffic impacts Minimizing light impacts Important to review CUP’s against these goals and policies. Hours of Operation - Some conditional uses have odd/extended hours of operation: - This criteria allows those hours to be considered and mitigated during the review process. 41 Final Plat = Technical drawing Property boundaries Easements Road names Town’s development process Conceptual Design Final Design Final Plat What is a Final Plat? 42 Best practices Several communities surveyed (Scottsdale, Casa Grande, Tucson, and Phoenix) Common review theme Minor technical changes Request conforms with overall subdivision design No direct impacts on adjacent properties 43 44 Public Hearing Town Code and Fee Rate Proposal Stormwater Utility May 4, 2016 Thank you Mayor & Council, I’m pleased to present the Stormwater Utility Fee Rate Analysis and Proposed Modification If it is the Council’s pleasure, we have 2 separate agenda items, but because they are tied together, we would like to make a combined presentation. But at the conclusion of the presentation, each item will need to be voted on separately 45 Stormwater Utility Fee Presentation Utility History & Current Fee Structure Fee Analysis Recommendations Stormwater Utility was established in 2004 And the Stormwater Utility fee was established in 2007 The Stormwater Utility and associated fee was established to address Federally mandated regulations by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and administered by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Required permits Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) permit National Pollutants Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit Construction General Permit (CGP) 46 Stormwater Utility Management Program Stormwater Utility established in 2004 Utility was established to address Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) regulations Permits the EPA & ADEQ required the Town to obtain: Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) permit National Pollutants Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit Construction General Permit (CGP) Stormwater Utility was established in 2004 And the Stormwater Utility fee was established in 2007 The Stormwater Utility and associated fee was established to address Federally mandated regulations by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and administered by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Required permits Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) permit National Pollutants Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit Construction General Permit (CGP) 47 Utility Funding Some drainage construction project related funding received from Pima County Regional Flood Control District (PCRFCD) Stormwater Utility fee - adopted in 2007 Resident fee: $2.90 per month per single family residence Commercial fee: $2.90 per month per ERU (Equivalent Residential Unit) Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) Size: 1 ERU = 5000sf This is the existing fee structure 48 What is an ERU Equivalent Residential Unit Consists of: Roof Area Concrete walks and decks Concrete driveways Based off an initial estimate of 5000 sq. ft. 49 Commercial Stormwater Utility Fee Example Commercial Fee Formula Area x ERU’s = Monthly Fee Example: 40,575sf of roof area, parking lot, sidewalks and driveway Number of ERU’s: 40,575sf/5,000sf = 8 ERU’s Current Monthly Fee is: $2.90 per month x 8 ERU’s = $23.20 50 Stormwater Utility Fee Review By Town Code, there is an initial 5 year moratorium on rate adjustment when the utility fee was first established (ended in 2012) After the moratorium ends, Town code requires annual review of fee Staff and Commission started the fee review in 2014 Stormwater Utility Commission and Staff worked together to produce the Stormwater Rate Analysis Report Report approved by the Commission 1/21/16 Initial 5 year moratorium on rate adjustment Really started analyzing the fee in 2014 This is the fee modification to be submitted to Council Town code requires annual review of fee, so we will be reporting back to Council on an annual basis Stormwater Utility Commission and Staff reviewing fee Stormwater Rate Analysis Report Report recommends a fee increase 51 Rate Review and Analysis Timeline Aug 2014 Review of Stormwater Budget Sep 2014 Presentation of 5 Year Stormwater Budget History Oct 2014 Presentation of 5 Year Stormwater Forecast Nov 2014 Stormwater asset discussion and impact of increased infrastructure requirements Dec 2014 Presentation of 5 Year Highway Budget History, Highway 5-year Forecast and coordination with Stormwater Feb 2014 Staff presented the past and current fee structure and Presentation of peer utilities and rates within other Stormwater Utilities throughout the US Mar 2015 Discussion of the Municipal Separate Stormwater Sewer Systems program, audit and response. Introduction and review of budgets for new Commissioners Apr 2015 Development and discussion on 1st rate options May 2015 Continued development of rate options and project listing Jun 2015 Stormwater Utility field trip to review infrastructure and wash maintenance need throughout the Town Jul 2015 Evaluation and review of Equivalent Residential Units (ERU) and Analysis Sep 2015 Reviewed calculated ERU value and explained the methodology of calculation. Further discussed scenarios to increase the fee and/or to change or leave ERU values Sep 2015 Modification of rate options and 5-year analysis of scenarios proposed Oct 2015 Approval of final Financial Scenario and distribution of DRAFT Stormwater Management Rate Analysis Jan 2016 Final approval of Stormwater Management Rate Analysis Report 5 of the comments were against a rate increase because this is too high One comment was against a rate increase because it took too long to clean out a wash they pointed out to the Town I believe this partially exemplifies why we need the rate increase, its to apply more resources towards stormwater management 52 Rate Review & Analysis Results Base Fee Increase Proposes to increase base fee from $2.90 to $4.50 per month Impact - Individual residence, an additional $1.60 per month or $19.20 annually - Commercial properties will experience an increase dependent on size Approximate revenue generation: $448,000 Decrease in ERU Proposes to reduce ERU from 5,000sf to 4,000sf Effects commercial property only Adds equity between residential and commercial Approximate revenue generation: $68,000 Maintains the 25% credit for commercial properties that exhibit stormwater stewardship Estimated Total Revenue Generation - $516,000 Recommends Rate Increase x 53 Reason for Fee Increase February 2014 audit by US EPA and ADEQ – We are out of compliance EPA Clean Water Act enforcement activities along with continual changes in federal and state requirements Increased amount of drainage facilities to maintain (washes, culverts, storm drains & basins) Funding help from PCRFCD diminishing Stormwater Fund trending towards a deficit September 8, 2014 storm x 54 What does the $1.60/month increase pay for Meet federal and state mandates – get the Town in compliance with EPA & ADEQ Conduct a Town wide drainage facility assessment Program and design drainage facilities Construct some small projects that address localized critical drainage issues x 55 Outreach Public Comment Summary Notice of Intent on website 3/4/2016 Public Hearing notices Website 3/4/2016 Daily Territorial 3/7/2016 Flyer in Water billing 4/6/2016 Stormwater Utility Commission 4/21/2016 Summary of Comments – 6 comments received to date 5 of the comments were against a rate increase because this is too high One comment was against a rate increase because it took too long to clean out a wash they pointed out to the Town I believe this partially exemplifies why we need the rate increase, its to apply more resources towards stormwater management 56 Recommendation Summary The fee increase is needed to pay for resources To meet the ever increasing unfunded EPA & ADEQ requirements To maintain increased amount of infrastructure adopted over the years To increase drainage facilities to increase public protection from flooding and erosion Proposal Adjust the Stormwater Utility Fee Rate Structure, has not been changed in 9 years Additional 3 FTEs for program development and support and EPA permit compliance Not included in the FY 2017 Town Manager’s Recommended Budget West Rooney Wash Before After x 57 Questions? With that, I’d like to open up to questions 58 59 MS4 Program Requirements Public Education and Outreach Public Involvement and Participation Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Construction Site Runoff Control Post-Construction Runoff Management Municipal Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping Minimum Control Measure Elements MS4 Program requirements are the following 6 minimum control measure elements 60 Previous example business - 40,575sf of roof area, parking lot, sidewalks and driveway Number of ERU’s: 40,575sf/4,000sf = 10 ERU’s Current Monthly Fee is: $4.50 per month x 10 ERU’s = $45.00 Commercial Properties Impact Example x 61 Example business - 40,575sf building, parking & sidewalks Commercial Properties Impact Examples Fee Increase Only: $4.50 per month x 8 ERU’s = $36.00 per month (40,575sf/5,000sf = 8) ERU Decrease Only: $2.90 per month x 10 ERU’s = $29.00 per month (40,575sf/4,000sf = 10) Combined Impact: $4.50 per month x 10 ERU’s = $45.00 per month x 62 Projected Performance – Status Quo * Includes vehicle reserve transfer ** Cash balance only – does not include vehicle reserve 63 Projected Performance – Proposed Fee Increase * Includes vehicle reserve transfer ** Cash balance only – does not include vehicle reserve 64 65 Energy Efficiency Improvement Project Oro Valley Community Center May 4, 2016 66 Overview Background Project Options and Cost Details Project Financing Options Staff Recommendation Next Steps 67 Background Oro Valley Community Center constructed in the 1980s; acquired by Town May 1, 2015 HVAC, lighting systems and irrigation pump systems are at the end of useful lives and in need of replacement Seek opportunities to reduce utility expenses budgeted at $1.3 million in Community Center Fund Town partnering with Trane Energy Services and Controls through State contract to evaluate budget-neutral improvements Costs repaid with energy savings over time in a 100% self-funded model No upfront funding required by Town 68 Two Options for Consideration OPTION A – PROJECT COST ESTIMATED AT $1.6 MILLION HVAC unit retrofits - $500,814 Lighting upgrades - $547,761 Pool system replacements - $71,394 Domestic hot water heater replacements - $31,654 Irrigation pump system replacement (Conquistador course) - $190,855 Result in annual savings estimated at $177,000 10-year repayment period 69 Two Options for Consideration OPTION B – PROJECT COST ESTIMATED AT $2.7 MILLION All improvements listed for Option A, plus Installation of solar photovoltaic covered parking structures in reconfigured Community Center parking lot - $1,164,486 Result in annual savings estimated at $211,000 16-year repayment period Offset approximately 42% of electricity needs of Community Center 70 Project Financing Options Low interest tax-exempt lease-purchase Low interest bond financing Rebates from utility providers Annual energy savings in Community Center Fund used to pay off project financing No upfront capital cost from Town No impact to Town’s General Fund 71 Council Approval Requested Option B recommended Continues Town’s commitment to green building and energy efficiency Comprehensive project that combines projects with varied payback terms Includes solar shade-covered parking for Community Center members and patrons, while offsetting a portion of the electricity needs of facility Project expenses will be paid whether approved or not by maintaining current utility expenses 72 Next Steps If approved, Trane will perform detailed investment grade energy audit with guaranteed energy savings Detailed project timeline will be developed Recommended financing options will be prepared Staff will return to Town Council with final project assessment and financing recommendations in late June or early July $75,000 golf irrigation pump rebuild project to be removed from Community Center CIP 73 Questions? 74 75