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Home My WebLink AboutPackets - Council Packets (896) *AMENDED (9/13/18, 2:30 PM) AGENDA ORO VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION SEPTEMBER 19, 2018 ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11000 N. LA CAÑADA DRIVE REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 4:00 PM CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL *EXECUTIVE SESSION - Pursuant to ARS 38-431.03(A)(1) Personnel Matter - Town Manager's annual performance review REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 6:00 PM CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE UPCOMING MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS COUNCIL REPORTS • Spotlight on Youth DEPARTMENT REPORTS The Mayor and Council may consider and/or take action on the items listed below: ORDER OF BUSINESS: MAYOR WILL REVIEW THE ORDER OF THE MEETING INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1.2018 League of AZ Cities & Towns Annual Conference Trip Report CALL TO AUDIENCE – At this time, any member of the public is allowed to address the Mayor and Town Council on any issue not listed on today’s agenda. Pursuant to the Arizona Open Meeting Law, individual Council Members may ask Town Staff to review the matter, ask that the matter be placed on a future agenda, or respond to criticism made by speakers. However, the Mayor and Council may not discuss or take legal action on matters raised during “Call to Audience.” In order to speak during “Call to Audience” please specify what you wish to discuss when completing the blue speaker card. PRESENTATIONS 1.Proclamation - Diaper Need Awareness Week CONSENT AGENDA (Consideration and/or possible action) A.Minutes - September 5, 2018 REGULAR AGENDA 1.PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION NO. (R)18-36, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING AN AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN FUTURE LAND USE MAP FROM COMMERCE/OFFICE PARK (COP) TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (MDR) FOR A 15 ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF RANCHO VISTOSO BOULEVARD AND VISTOSO COMMERCE LOOP 2.REQUIRED PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO A.R.S. SECTION 9-471 TO DISCUSS THE POSSIBLE ANNEXATION OF THE STATE LAND TANGERINE AREAS FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS (The Council may bring forth general topics for future meeting agendas. Council may not discuss, deliberate or take any action on the topics presented pursuant to ARS 38-431.02H) CALL TO AUDIENCE – At this time, any member of the public is allowed to address the Mayor and Town Council on any issue not listed on today’s agenda. Pursuant to the Arizona Open Meeting Law, individual Council Members may ask Town Staff to review the matter, ask that the matter be placed on a future agenda, or respond to criticism made by speakers. However, the Mayor and Council may not discuss or take legal action on matters raised during “Call to Audience.” In order to speak during “Call to Audience” please specify what you wish to discuss when completing the blue speaker card. ADJOURNMENT POSTED: 9/12/18 at 5:00 p.m. by pp AMENDED AGENDA POSTED: 9/13/18 at 5:00 p.m. by pp When possible, a packet of agenda materials as listed above is available for public inspection at least 24 hours prior to the Council meeting in the office of the Town Clerk between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00p.m. The Town of Oro Valley complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If any person with a disability needs any type of accommodation, please notify the Town Clerk’s Office at least five days prior to the Council meeting at 229-4700. INSTRUCTIONS TO SPEAKERS Members of the public have the right to speak during any posted public hearing. However, those items not listed as a public hearing are for consideration and action by the Town Council during the course of their business meeting. Members of the public may be allowed to speak on these topics at the discretion of the Chair. If you wish to address the Town Council on any item(s) on this agenda, please complete a speaker card located on the Agenda table at the back of the room and give it to the Town Clerk. Please indicate on the speaker card which item number and topic you wish to speak on, or if you wish to speak during “Call to Audience”, please specify what you wish to discuss when completing the blue speaker card. Please step forward to the podium when the Mayor announces the item(s) on the agenda which you are interested in addressing. 1. For the record, please state your name and whether or not you are a Town resident. 2. Speak only on the issue currently being discussed by Council. Please organize your speech, you will only be allowed to address the Council once regarding the topic being discussed. 3. Please limit your comments to 3 minutes. 4. During “Call to Audience” you may address the Council on any issue you wish. 5. Any member of the public speaking must speak in a courteous and respectful manner to those present. Thank you for your cooperation. Town Council Regular Session 1. Meeting Date:09/19/2018 Submitted By:Lynda Koepfer, Town Manager's Office Information Subject 2018 League of AZ Cities & Towns Annual Conference Trip Report Attachments 2018 League Conference Trip Rpt Town Council Regular Session 1. Meeting Date:09/19/2018 Proclamation - Diaper Need Awareness Week Information Subject Proclamation - Diaper Need Awareness Week Summary Attachments Proclamation Town Council Regular Session A. Meeting Date:09/19/2018 Requested by: Mike Standish Submitted By:Michelle Stine, Town Clerk's Office Department:Town Clerk's Office Information SUBJECT: Minutes - September 5, 2018 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: N/A BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION: N/A FISCAL IMPACT: N/A SUGGESTED MOTION: I MOVE to approve, (approve with the following changes) the September 5, 2018 minutes. Attachments 9-5-18 Draft Minutes 9/5/18 Minutes, Town Council Regular Session 1 MINUTES ORO VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION September 5, 2018 ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11000 N. LA CANADA DRIVE REGULAR SESSION AT OR AFTER 6:00 PM CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hiremath called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Satish Hiremath, Mayor Lou Waters, Vice Mayor Joe Hornat, Councilmember Rhonda Piña, Councilmember Bill Rodman, Councilmember Steve Solomon, Councilmember ABSENT: Mary Snider, Councilmember PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Hiremath led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Hiremath held a Moment of Silence for the recent passing of Bill Leedy. UPCOMING MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS Town Clerk Mike Standish announced the upcoming Town meetings. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Solomon said that the Attorney General’s office investigated and dismissed a recent complaint filed against him. Councilmember Rodman remembered Bill Leedy for his friendship and his service to the Town. DEPARTMENT REPORTS 9/5/18 Minutes, Town Council Regular Session 2 Planning Manager Bayer Vella gave an overview of the 2 018 Community Academy and encouraged residents to register and participate in this opportunity to learn about Town government. Constituent Services Coordinator Jessica Hynd gave a update on the upcoming Oro Valley Youth Advisory Council events. Ms. Hynd also introduced the following newly elected Youth Advisory Council members: Shivansh Srivastava - President Brandon Bailey - Vice President Vincent Brown - Historian Kaelin Stewart - Secretary Courtney Buckwalter - Treasurer ORDER OF BUSINESS Mayor Hiremath reviewed the order of business and stated that the order would stand as posted. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. 4th Quarter (April-June 2018) OVPD Stats CALL TO AUDIENCE Oro Valley resident Geri Ottoboni expressed her concerns regarding future development items. PRESENTATIONS 1. Presentation by the Town of Oro Valley and On Your Left Fitness to the Southern Arizona Veterans and First Responders Living Memorial, LLC Constituent Service Coordinator Jessica Hynd gave an overview of the 2nd Annual Veterans and First Responders 5K held at Naranja Park on May 19, 2018. As a result of this event, Ms. Hynd presented a $2 ,452.04 check to the Southern Arizona Veterans and First Responders Living Memorial. Members from the Southern Arizona Veterans and First Responders Living Memorial LLC accepted the donation. Southern Arizona Veterans and First Responders Living Memorial Member, Richard Eggerding, gave an overview of the Me morial and presented a supporting video for the project. 2. Proclamation - Achieve60AZ 9/5/18 Minutes, Town Council Regular Session 3 Mayor Hiremath proclaimed the Oro Valley Town Council supports the statewide attainment goal of 60% by 2030 and affirms the Town's status as a World Class Education Partner with Expect More Arizona and the Center for the Future of Arizona in order to advance this shared vision for education. Evelyn Casuga wi th the Center for the Future of Arizona and Selena Llamas with Expect More Arizona accepted the proclamation. 3. Proclamation - National Preparedness Month Mayor Hiremath proclaimed the month of September 2018 to be Preparedness Month where this year's National Preparedness Month theme is "Disasters Happen. Prepare Now". Oro Valley Police Lieutenant John Teachout accepted the proclamation. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Rodman requested that item (C) be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion. A. Minutes - July 18, 2018 B. Appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) and the Pima Association of Governments (PAG) Environmental Planning Advisory Committee (EPAC) D. Resolution No. (R)18-31, authorizing and approving a subgrantee agreement between the Town of Oro Valley and the Arizona Department of Homeland Security to fund the purchase of two (2) License Plate Readers (LPR's) under the Operation Stonegarden program E. Resolution No. (R)18-32, authorizing and approving a task force agreement between the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Town of Oro Valley for the participation of one (1) Oro Valley police officer in the Pima County HIDTA Investigative Task Force F. Resolution No. (R)18-33, authorizing and approving a task force agreement between the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Town of Oro Valley for the participation of two (2) Oro Valley police officers in the DEA Tucson Task Force G. Resolution No. (R)18-34, repealing the Town of Oro Valley Public Works Transit Division Prevention of Alcohol Misuse and Prohibited Drug Use Policy, and replacing with Transit Division Drug and Alcohol Policy 9/5/18 Minutes, Town Council Regular Session 4 H. Request for approval of a Final Plat for a residential subdivision, located on the northeast corner of La Cañada Drive and Moore Road I. Request for approval of a Block Plat for the Saguaros Viejos residential subdivision, located near the northwest corner of La Cholla Boulevard and Naranja Drive J. Resolution No. (R)18-35, declaring and adopting the results of the Oro Valley Primary Election held on August 28, 2018 (this item will be updated once the official Canvass has been received) MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Rodman and seconded by Vice Mayor Waters to approve Consent Agenda items (A)(B) and (D) through (J). MOTION carried, 6-0. C. Fiscal Year 2017/18 financial update through June 2018 (year -end) Councilmember Rodman requested an overview of the Fiscal Year 2017/18 financial update through June 2018. Chief Financial Officer Stacey Lemos provided an overview of the Fiscal Year 2017/18 Financial Update through June 2018. Discussion ensued amongst Council and staff regarding item C. MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Rodman and seconded by Councilmember Piña to approve Consent Agenda item (C). MOTION carried, 6-0. REGULAR AGENDA There were no regular agenda items. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS No future agenda items were requested. CALL TO AUDIENCE No comments were received. ADJOURNMENT 9/5/18 Minutes, Town Council Regular Session 5 MOTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Rodman and seconded by Councilmember Piña to adjourn the meeting at 6:43 p.m. MOTION carried, 6-0. Prepared by: __________________________ Michelle Stine, CMC Deputy Town Clerk I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the regular session of the Town of Oro Valley Council of Oro Valley, Arizona held on the 5th day of September, 2018 . I further certify that the meeting was duly called and held and that a quorum was present. Dated this _____ day of ____________________, 2018 . ___________________________ Michael Standish, CMC Town Clerk Town Council Regular Session 1. Meeting Date:09/19/2018 Requested by: Bayer Vella Submitted By:Michelle Stine, Town Clerk's Office Department:Community and Economic Development Information SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION NO. (R)18-36, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING AN AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN FUTURE LAND USE MAP FROM COMMERCE/OFFICE PARK (COP) TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (MDR) FOR A 15 ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF RANCHO VISTOSO BOULEVARD AND VISTOSO COMMERCE LOOP RECOMMENDATION: The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial of this request. Town staff concurs with the Commission's unanimous findings. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The purpose of this request is to consider a Type 1 (Major) General Plan Amendment application to change the existing land use designation from Commerce/Office Park to Medium Density Residential (MDR) (Attachment 2). The subject property is approximately 15 acres, located at the northwest corner of Rancho Vistoso Boulevard and Vistoso Commerce Loop. The approval of this request would allow a residential subdivision with a similar density and design as nearby single-family neighborhoods. All General Plan amendment requests are reviewed for conformance with the overall Plan as well as specific amendment criteria. This proposal is not in conformance with the intent of the Your Voice, Our Future General Plan. The proposal runs counter the aim to "Grow the number of high-quality employment opportunities" which is a key component of achieving a "complete-community". This type of land is needed to attract employers, business and residents to Oro Valley. This proposal also conflicts with the Town Council-adopted 2017 Strategic Plan under the Economic Development Focus Area, which contains a goal stating, "A robust local economy and job market that provides opportunities for quality employment, build on Oro Valley's assets and encourage high-quality growth." Increasing employment opportunities and improving the local economy is a major emphasis of the General Plan. This proposal would noticeably reduce an already limited supply of land designated Commerce/Office Park. Oro Valley has only 2% of land designated for employment specific uses compared to Marana with 13%, Chandler with 15% and Carlsbad, CA with 6% as shown in Attachment 3. The project site is significant at 15 acres - as it is twice the size used by Securaplane Technologies. Furthermore, it is one of five sites with existing Campus Park Industrial zoning outside of Innovation Park. This scarcity and lack of competitors makes Oro Valley employment land less competitive relative to price and site choice. If approved, the proposal would also create proximity issues for future residents and commercial and employment developments as shown in Attachment 4. Additionally, the proposal has received mixed support from nearby residents. At the November 8, 2017 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, three residents offered public testimony on the proposal, with only one offering tentative support. Of the residents who have submitted written comments on this proposal, four of the five have been opposed to the land use change. Two public hearings were held with the Planning and Zoning Commission. Based on the aforementioned factors, the Commission recommended denial of the General Plan Amendment request. The Commission did note they would like to see the Economic Expansion Zone potentially expanded to include the subject property, which the Town Council did earlier this year. Town Council held a public hearing on December 6, 2017. Prior to the meeting, the applicant requested continuance and Town Council formally voted to do so. Since this action, the following new information is germane: The applicant's non-binding illustration of a residential subdivision now represents 75 homes versus the original 64. The overall layout is essentially the same. The applicant submitted a revised justification for the proposed amendment (Attachment 2). On March 21, 2018, Town Council voted to include this site among others within the Economic Expansion Zone. Additional public comment has been received (Attachment 5). The Town has received two pre-application requests to convert other Commerce/Office Park designated lands to residential use. Additional letters of opposition have been submitted. The Town hired a Community and Economic Development Director who has created a plan designed to attract and expand new primary employment projects in Oro Valley. Based upon the initial analysis, an expansion of land zoned for employment is likely needed to successfully accommodate potential employers. BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION: A. EXISTING CONDITIONS AND CONTEXT Land Use Context The existing General Plan land use designations for the property and the surrounding areas are provided in Attachment 2. The subject property is currently designated as Commerce/Office Park. Nearby land uses include Commerce/Office Park, Medium Density Residential and Neighborhood Commercial/Office. Site Conditions 15.23 acres Property is vacant Zoning is Campus Park Industrial (CPI) in the Rancho Vistoso Planned Area Development. Typical uses are light industrial and office, with permitted uses including: Communication studios Limited manufacturing Laboratories Printing Professional offices Technical services Warehousing Property History June 1987: Rancho Vistoso Planned Area Development, Campus Park Industrial (CPI) Zoning 1997-2002: Approximately 74 acres of CPI zoning in the Rancho Vistoso PAD were approved for residential use 2004 - 2005: 24 acres within Innovation Park was platted for a residential subdivision. The Town condemned the land to prevent the new residential subdivision from locating adjacent to Ventana. 2008 - 2010: Development of "Innovation Commerce Campus" was planned on the project site, extensions were denied and the project approvals ultimately expired. December 2011: General Plan amendment request for High Density Residential denied by the Town Council B. PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT Applicant's Request The subject property is currently designated Commerce/Office Park (COP). The applicant is requesting an amendment to change the current designation to Medium Density Residential (MDR) land use designation, as described in Attachment 2. The applicant has provided a concept of the future development on the subject property. This is not tied to the application or action and serves only as an illustration for discussion purposes. If this application is approved, a subsequent rezoning will follow along with a required Tentative Development Plan. Type 1 General Plan Amendment Analysis The proposed amendment has been reviewed for conformance with the Your Voice, Our Future General Plan's amendment criteria, which includes consistency with the Vision, Guiding Principles, Goals and Policies. Staff finds that the proposed Type 1 General Plan Amendment to Medium Density Residential does not conform with the Your Voice Plan, as explained in the following analysis. Additional information can be found in the Planning and Zoning Commission staff reports, found in Attachments 6 and 7. Amendment Criteria 1. On balance, the request is consistent with the vision, guiding principles, goals and policies of the General Plan as demonstrated by adherence to all the following criteria. The Your Voice, Our Future General Plan places a significant emphasis on increasing and not just maintaining employment land. This is a core statement made in the high-level vision and guiding principles and then carried out in the goals, policies and actions. One of the guiding principles is particularly significant to review of this proposal (emphasis added): Grow the number of high-quality employment opportunities Health and medical research industries Educational institutions Research/technical parks Visitor and tourist attractions Light industry Professional office complexes Other, such as aerospace,engineering, and information technology companies. The Your Voice, Our Future General Plan also includes numerous goals and policies. In summary, the applicant's request does not conform with the intent of these goals regarding economic stability, the local economy and job market, targeted industries and the Town's economic base. Additionally, Town staff has reviewed the subject property within the context of the larger Innovation Park area and the supply of employment land in the Town overall. Oro Valley's employment land is in short supply with far less designated than other similar communities. Oro Valley has only 2% of land (400 acres) designated for employment specific uses. For comparison purposes, Marana has 13% (10,000 acres), Chandler has 15% (6,000 acres) and Carlsbad, CA has 6% (1,400 acres) as shown in Attachment 3. Oro Valley has been successful at attracting employers, with almost half of Innovation Park either built or planned for development. An illustrative map is found in Attachment 3. Of the 12 projects built at Innovation Park since 2000, an average of 10 acres per project was absorbed. The new Community & Economic Development Director's similar experience in Colorado led to the attraction of 14 projects that produced an average of 152 jobs per project and absorbed more than 10 acres each. These projects were built and staffed in less than 10 years. Using comparable criteria, Oro Valley has the potential to attract and expand 20-30 projects during the next 12 years. At 30 projects, the land absorption will exceed 300 acres with a projected primary job growth of roughly 4,500 by 2030. That acreage is more than all of the current employment-zoned land available. Given Oro Valley's experience, one acre of land yields approximately 15 primary jobs. The request shall not: a. Significantly alter existing development character and land use patterns without adequate and appropriate buffers and graduated transitions in density and land use. The subject property is located adjacent to Commerce/Office Park, Medium Density Residential and Neighborhood Commercial/Office as shown in Attachment 2. The property is located on a corner with the abutting single-family residential to the north. Although the proposed amendment would offer consistency with the residential properties, it would not offer a transition to other nearby uses. Converting this site to residential would create challenges for future residents and commercial land holders, as shown in Attachment 4. If developed as residential, more homeowners would then be impacted by commercial and light industrial uses compared to current conditions. Currently vacant commercial and light industrial properties along Rancho Vistoso Boulevard and Vistoso Commerce Loop would also have to contend with future residents when seeking to proceed with development. This proposal would not improve land use patterns in the area, it makes them more challenging. b. Impact existing uses with increased infrastructure without appropriate improvements to accommodate planned growth. There is existing infrastructure to support the proposed residential subdivision. Should the proposed amendment be approved, more detailed analysis will take place during the rezoning process. c. Impact other public services including police, fire, parks, water and drainage unless careful analysis and explanation of anticipated impacts is provided to the Town for review. There is sufficient public services and improvements to support the proposed residential development. Should the proposed amendment be approved, more detailed analysis will take place during the rezoning process. d. Impact the natural beauty and environmental resources without suitable mitigation. The proposed subdivision will be required to conform with all applicable zoning provisions related to plant mitigation, landscaping and environmental protection. 2. The applicant has implemented effective public outreach efforts to identify neighborhood concerns and has responded by incorporating measures to avoid or minimize development impacts to the extent reasonably possible, as well as to mitigate unavoidable adverse impacts. Two neighborhood meetings were held on April 27 and August 14, 2017, with approximately 30 residents at each meeting. The main topics discussed at the meetings included preserving the existing views to the east, building heights, and the overall site design. In response to the neighbors' concerns for view preservation, the applicant has expressed a willingness to limit building heights in certain areas of the site. Should the Town Council approve this amendment, staff would recommend a condition of approval be part of the future rezoning process. 3. All non-residential amendment requests will contribute positively to the long-term economic stability of the Town as demonstrated by consistency with goals and policies related to economic development and financial stability. This criteria is not applicable as the proposed amendment relates to a residential development. However, it is worth noting that retaining the current use on this property would benefit the long-term economic viability of the community more than adding a small development of homes. Although it is commonly understood that rooftops are needed to support retail in the community, a review of national spending patterns has shown office workers typically spend a very similar amount locally per week as a resident. As proposed, homeowners in the proposed residential subdivision will spend slightly fewer dollars on retail than the anticipated number of employees on a 15 acre site. C. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION The applicant's request was heard by the Planning and Zoning Commission at two public hearings held on October 3 and November 8, 2017. Minutes from the second Commission meeting can be found in Attachment 8. At the conclusion of the second meeting, the Commission recommended denial of the request based on the following factors: The proposal is not in conformance with the intent of the Your Voice, Our Future General Plan and its focus on improving the local economy. The proposal would significantly reduce an already limited supply of Commerce/Office Park land in Oro Valley. This type of land is needed to attract employers, businesses and residents to Oro Valley and help maintain the community's long-term economic viability. Choices in this type of land use are essential for attracting employers. Although the proposal would be compatible with the adjacent residential properties, it would create proximity issues for future residents and commercial and employment developments. It could also potentially impact the Economic Expansion Zone. A medium-density residential development on 15 acres would not help with the long-term economic viability in the community as much as retaining light industrial uses which could potentially bring more quality employment to Oro Valley. D. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION The following public notice has been provided: Notification of all property owners within 1,000 feet Notification to additional interested parties who signed in at neighborhood meetings Homeowners association mailing Advertisement in The Daily Territorial and Arizona Daily Star newspapers Advertisement in the Explorer newspaper Post on property Post at Town Hall and on Town website Outside review agencies Two neighborhood meetings were held on April 27 and August 14, 2017, with approximately 30 residents at each meeting. Neighborhood meeting summaries and letters of concern are included with the Planning and Zoning Commission materials found in Attachments 7 and 8. New comments provided since re-advertising this public hearing are included in Attachment 5. E. RECOMMENDATION The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial of the request. Staff concurs with the Commission's unanimous findings. FISCAL IMPACT: No immediate fiscal impact is anticipated from this General Plan Amendment request. SUGGESTED MOTION: The Town Council may wish to consider the following suggested motions for the proposed General Plan Amendment: I MOVE to DENY the Innovation Park General Plan Amendment request from Commerce/Office Park to Medium Density Residential, based on the finding that the application is not in conformance with the amendment criteria and intent of the Your Voice, Our Future General Plan. OR I MOVE to APPROVE Resolution No. (R)18-36, for the Innovation Park General Plan Amendment amending the designated land use from Commerce/Office Park to Medium Density Residential. Attachments (R)18-36 Innovation GPA 2 Applicant Narrative 3_Available Employment Land 4_Future Proximity Issues 5_Recent Public Comment 6_PZC October 3 Materials 7_PZC November 8 Materials 8_PZC November 8 Minutes RESOLUTION N O. (R)18-36 A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF ORO VALLEY, ARIZONA, AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN TO CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM COMMERCE/OFFICE PARK (COP) TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESID ENTIAL (MDR), LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF RANCHO VISTOSO BOULEVARD AND VISTOSO COMMERCE LOOP WHEREAS, the Town of Oro Valley residents ratified the Your Voice, Our Future General Plan on November 8, 2016; and WHEREAS, the Applicant is requesting a Type 1 General Plan Amendment to change the Land Use designation from Commerce/Office Park (COP) to Medium Density Residential (MDR) located at the northwest corner of Rancho Vistoso Boulevard and Vistoso Commerce Loop ; and WHEREAS, the proposed development is approximately 15 acres located at the northwest corner of Rancho Vistoso Boulevard and Vistoso Commerce Loop ; and WHEREAS, pursuant to A.R.S. § 9-461, et seq. and OVZCR, Section 22.2, the Planning and Zoning Commission held two (2) duly noticed public hearings, the first on October 3, 2017, and the second on November 8, 2017, at which the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of the application requesting Major General Plan Amendment to change the Land Use designation Commerce/Office Park (COP) to Medium Density Residential (MDR) located at the northwest corner of Rancho Vistoso Boulevard and Vistoso Commerce Loop as depicted on Exhibit “A”, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Oro Valley Zoning Code Revised, Section 22.1, General Plan Amendment Procedures, upon recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission of any amendment to the General Plan, a public hearing before the Mayor and Council shall be scheduled; and WHEREAS, Mayor and Council duly considered the proposed Type 1 General Plan Amendment to change the Land Use designation Commerce/Office Park (COP) to Medium Density Residential (MDR) located at the northwest corner of Rancho Vistoso Boulevard and Vistoso Commerce Loop; at a public hearing on September 19, 2018. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the M ayor and Town Council of the Town of Oro Valley that: SECTION 1. The Mayor and Council hereby (approves or denies) the Type 1 General Plan Amendment to change the Land Use designation from Commerce/Office Park (COP) to Medium Density Residential (MDR) located at the northwest corner of Rancho Vistoso Boulevard and Vistoso Commerce Loop as depicted on Exhibit “A”. SECTION 2. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of the resolution or any part of the General Plan Amendment adopted herein is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof. 2 PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Oro Valley, Arizona, this 19th day of September, 2018. TOWN OF ORO VALLEY Dr. Satish I. Hiremath, Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM : Michael Standish, Town Clerk Tobin Sidles, Legal Services Director Date: Date: 3 Exhibit “A” Rancho Vistoso Parcel 2E General Plan Amendment Narrative OV1701076 June 2018 TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Project Summary............................................................................................................ 1 II. Your Voice, Our Future General Plan Amendment Criteria ......................................... 1 III. General Plan Policy Conformance ............................................................................... 3 EXHIBITS Location Map Proposed General Plan Land Use Designations Tentative Development Plan RANCHO VISTOSO PARCEL 2E NARRATIVE FOR TYPE 1 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT I. Project Summary Rancho Vistoso Neighborhood 2, Parcel E is a proposed residential subdivision located at the northeast corner of Rancho Vistoso Blvd. and Vistoso Commerce Loop. As a master planned community, Rancho Vistoso designated abundant commercial and employment land to meet the needs of its anticipated population. However, Rancho Vistoso has only developed at approximately two-thirds of its original planned residential density, resulting in an oversupply of non-residential land. There were originally 13,862 dwelling units approved for the Rancho Vistoso planned area development, but at full build-out there will be less than 9,000 dwelling units. This reduced residential density is negatively impacting the retail components of Rancho Vistoso and Oro Valley in general, both of which are struggling. There is high demand for new single-family home construction, and more roof tops are exceedingly necessary in the Rancho Vistoso community in order to support existing and future businesses in the area, including Innovation Park. The subject property is approximately 15.4 acres, and this amendment proposal is to change the designated General Plan land use from Commerce / Office Park (COP) to a Medium Density Residential (MDR) land use compatible with the adjacent Vistoso Vistas neighborhood to the north. Amending this site’s land use to a residential use results in a minor reduction in the COP acreage available for development, and doesn’t reduce the range of COP parcel sizes available since there is ample COP acreage available for development in the area. II.Your Voice, Our Future General Plan Amendment Criteria In accordance with OVZCR Section 22.2.D.4 the General Plan amendment proposed shall, on balance, be consistent with the vision, guiding principles, goals, and policies of the General Plan as demonstrated by the following criteria. The request shall not: 1a. Significantly alter existing development character and land use patterns without adequate and appropriate buffers and graduated transitions in density and land use. The current zoning configuration in the area has Campus Park Industrial (CPI) land directly adjacent to the existing Vistoso Vistas neighborhood, meaning that the only required buffer today would be the standard landscape bufferyard along Parcel 2E’s northeastern edge. Such a bufferyard would not provide a very effective transition between the existing neighborhood and potential CPI development on Parcel 2E. This situation was created when the Vistoso Vistas neighborhood was allowed to develop on CPI-zoned land, in opposition to the Rancho Vistoso PAD’s original design that provided greater separation between land uses. Allowing the Vistoso Vistas homes to be built on the CPI land, while leaving Parcel 2E as CPI created an inevitable impact on the residents of Vistoso Vistas, and currently does not provide an appropriate buffer or graduated transition of land uses. Fortunately this situation can be rectified by allowing Parcel 2E to develop as a residential neighborhood. A gradual transition of land uses is not possible in this area due to historic development patterns. However, developing Parcel 2E as a residential neighborhood will improve the current configuration because Parcel 2E and the existing Vistoso Vistas 1 neighborhood would then be bounded only by compatible uses such as homes and well- landscaped roadways. Parcel 2E itself will match the existing development character of the Vistoso Vistas neighborhood, and is a compatible use. The guidelines of the Rancho Vistoso PAD will apply to this development, so it will look and feel very similar to the surrounding Rancho Vistoso neighborhoods. Furthermore, the lower elevation of the site will help preserve the mountain views for the Vistoso Vistas neighborhood, whereas industrial buildings would obstruct the views. Future non-residential development in Neighborhood 2 and Innovation Park will be separated from Parcel 2E by the distance and visual screening provided by Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Vistoso Commerce Loop Rd., and the landscape bufferyards that’ll be required around the perimeters of those future non-residential developments and Parcel 2E as well. 1b. Impact existing uses with increased infrastructure without appropriate improvements to accommodate planned growth. The trunk infrastructure within Rancho Vistoso was designed and constructed to provide capacity for significantly more homes and businesses than have been or will be constructed in the area. Roads and utilities with ample capacity to accommodate this proposed development are already available to the property line. For example, traffic volumes on Rancho Vistoso Boulevard near Parcel 2E are roughly 13,000 vehicles per day, with a peak hour count of just over 1,100 cars. These volumes are well below the functional capacity of a 4-lane divided arterial roadway such as Rancho Vistoso Blvd. Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department and Oro Valley Water also both have capacity to serve this development with existing infrastructure. Even so, the developer would be responsible for any necessary infrastructure improvements. This development will contribute to the betterment of the community by providing convenient, high quality housing for employees of Oro Valley businesses and Innovation Park, and will result in more customers for local retail and services. 1c. Impact other public services including police, fire, parks, water and drainage unless careful analysis and explanation of anticipated impacts is provided to the Town. The design of this development will include minor detention basins to hold back stormwater runoff so that it will be released at pre-development levels into the existing stormdrain system along Vistoso Commerce Loop Rd. That existing stormdrain system was designed to accommodate Campus Park Industrial (CPI) uses on Parcel 2E, which most likely would’ve included more impervious surfaces than will the proposed residential development. As such, the project will have a more sensitive drainage design than a typical CPI -style development, and will have no negative impact on existing offsite drainage patterns. Police, Fire, and other public facilities have adequate infrastructure in place to serve this development without decreasing their levels of service. 1d. Impact the natural beauty and environmental resources without suitable mitigation. Plant material that meets the health and transplantability requirements of the zoning code will be transplanted, and those plants that are not suitable for transplanting will be mitigated per code requirements. The natural beauty of this neighborhood will be sustained by having this parcel be a residential use instead of a campus park industrial use. 2 2. Implement effective public outreach efforts to help identify neighborhood concerns and respond by incorporating measure to avoid or minimize development impacts, and mitigate unavoidable adverse impacts. Ongoing non-residential development in Neighborhood 2 and Innovation Park will be separated from Parcel 2E by the distance and visual screening provided by Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Vistoso Commerce Loop Rd., and the landscape bufferyards that’ll be required around the perimeters of those future non-residential developments and Parcel 2E as well. III.General Plan Policy Conformance The proposed General Plan Amendment is in conformance with the following Town policies in the General Plan: CC.2. Provide appropriate park facilities and services for residents of all ages in the community. Rancho Vistoso features many recreational amenities as part of the original master plan. Big Wash Park, located north of the property within Vistoso Vistas, is a neighborhood park maintained by the Vistoso Community Association. The proposed development plan for 2E includes a central recreation area that will be built and will be accessible to future residents. Future residents of Parcel 2E will also have access to the extensive trail system within and beyond Rancho Vistoso. CC.3. Link existing and planned neighborhoods with parks and open spaces by incorporating path and trail facilities. The neighborhood planned for Parcel 2E will have sidewalk connections to pedestrian facilities along the three adjacent roadways, providing future residents with access to many recreational amenities in the area. CC.8. Foster development of complete neighborhoods with easy access to transportation and employment options, and commercial areas that offer amenities and services for residents’ daily needs. Parcel 2E is located near existing and future commercial establishments providing goods and services. In addition, the park-and-ride facility is within a few hundred feet, providing future residents access to the Sun Tran network without needing to use their own car. SD.3. Conserve Oro Valley’s natural resources in a comprehensive manner. Decades ago the designers of Rancho Vistoso set aside about half of the 7,500-acre PAD as open space in order to protect the most environmentally sensitive portions of the land. Parcel 2E was identified as an area suitable for development, so using it as such is in keeping with the original PAD intention of conserving the PAD’s natural resources in a comprehensive manner. SD.4. Protect and conserve healthy native vegetation during the development process. 3 The development of this property will meet the Town’s native plant preservation requirements to salvage healthy vegetation onsite. SD.10. Strive to protect the public and environment from the threats and risks of stormwater surges and potential negative impacts of contaminants from runoff. In accordance with Town policy, post-developed 100-year stormwater discharges exiting the site will be maintained in their current condition or reduced if required by the Town Engineer. CR.1. Identify, preserve and interpret significant cultural resources within Oro Valley and the larger planning area. The entire Rancho Vistoso PAD was surveyed by archaeologists before any development began. Identified cultural resources were studied and mitigated, or set aside as open space. No sites are known to be located within Parcel 2E. However, government regulations will be followed if cultural resources are found onsite during development. LU.5. Provide diverse land uses that meet the Town’s overall needs and effectively transition in scale and density adjacent to neighborhoods. An abrupt transition between existing and future land uses exists. This plan provides a better transition between existing and future land uses than does the current zoning configuration in the area. LU.7. Coordinate planning for land use and transportation in order to promote growth areas and transit and commercial corridors. Increasing the number of homes in this vicinity will help the Innovation Park Growth Area and other local businesses along the Oracle Road corridor. LU.8. Encourage the development of master planned communities which include suitable residential and commercial uses. Parcel 2E is part of the Rancho Vistoso PAD, which is the most successful master planned community in Oro Valley. Adjusting the land use designation of Parcel 2E will economically benefit non-residential parcels in Rancho Vistoso, and is an appropriate adjustment given the lower than expected development density within the PAD. DG.1. Require new development to pay its share toward the cost of additional public facility and service needs generated by new development, while balancing public and private interests in cost allocation. Trunk infrastructure within Rancho Vistoso was installed by the master developer. If infrastructure improvements are necessary to serve this development, they will be completed by the developer. I.6. Provide for safety, efficiency and environmentally-sensitive design in stormwater systems. Stormwater systems will meet Town code requirements. 4 EXHIBITS Rancho Vistoso BoulevardVis toso Comme rce LoopVistoso Village Dr ive Mortar Pestle C o u r tNEIGHBORHOOD 2PHASE 2NEIGHBORHOOD 2PHASE 1Mortar Pestle DriveHammerst o n e L a n e Lost Artifact Lan eCl a s s i c O v e r l o o k C o u r t15' LANDSCAPEBUFFERYARD 'A'15' LANDSCAPEBUFFERYARD 'A'25' LANDSCAPEBUFFERYARD 'B'15' LANDSCAPEBUFFERYARD 'A'REC. AREA0.9± AC.EASYCAREHEALTHY SKINDERMATOLOGYVISTOSOFUNERAL HOMERANCHO VISTOSOURGENT CAREAerial Photo Date = 2017Q:\185050\AE-01 - Parcel 2E\01 Planning\Concept\Concept D - Detached2.dwg Plotted: Jun. 06, 2018Inc.GroupTheWLB150'0'Inc.GroupTheWLBExhibit II-1-ATentative Development Plan64Rancho Vistoso Parcel 2E - Tentative Development PlanWLB No. 185050-AE-01·PARCEL SIZE: 15.4± AC.·EXISTING ZONING: R.V. P.A.D. CAMPUS PARK INDUSTRIAL (CPI)·PROPOSED ZONING: R.V. P.A.D. - MHDR·MINIMUM LOT SIZE: 40' X 110'·PROPOSED DENSITY: 4.9 HOMES PER ACRE·PROPOSED BUILDING HEIGHT: SINGLE-STORY 25' LIMIT FOR GABLE ROOFSAND 22' LIMIT FOR FLAT ROOFS·PROPOSED SETBACKS:FRONT: 15', PROVIDED THAT A DRIVEWAY AT LEAST 20' IN LENGTH IS MAINTAINED ON THE PROPERTYSIDE: 5'·PROPOSED OPEN SPACE: 4.4± AC. (29% OF THE SITE)RMA TIER 3 ESL DESIGNATION DOES NOT HAVE AN ESOS REQUIREMENT.SITE NOTES Innovation Park Type I General Plan Amendment Oro Valley – Status of Commerce/Office Park land, compared to sample communities Innovation Park Area – Status of Commerce/Office Park land Commerce/Office Park and Tech Park Available Land 1 2 3 4 5 1: Innovation Park Area Total: ~296 acres Available: ~145 acres 2: Miller Ranch Total: 14.82 acres Available: 6.35 acres 3: Foothills Business Park Total: ~38 acres Available: ~9 acres 4: El Conquistador Total/Available: 9.76 acres 5: Oracle/Calle Concordia Total/Available: ~43 acres Innovation Park Type I General Plan Amendment Current Conditions:  20 homes impacted by commercial and light industrial uses (shown in purple) Potential Future Conditions:  26 homes impacted by commercial and light industrial uses (shown in red)  Commercial and light industrial development impacted by residential proximity Applicant Concept Town Council Regular Session 2. Meeting Date:09/19/2018 Requested by: Chris Cornelison Submitted By:Chris Cornelison, Town Manager's Office Department:Town Manager's Office Information SUBJECT: REQUIRED PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO A.R.S. SECTION 9-471 TO DISCUSS THE POSSIBLE ANNEXATION OF THE STATE LAND TANGERINE AREAS RECOMMENDATION: N/A EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The purpose of this Public Hearing is to discuss the proposed annexation of approximately 888 acres of unincorporated territory located between Moore Road to the north, Camino del Norte to the south, Thornydale Road to the west and Shannon Road to the east, which the area is known as the ‘State Land Tangerine Area.’ No further Town Council action is required at this time. The annexation process will run concurrently with the Specific Plan (similar to rezoning) process; however, the purpose of tonight's public hearing is just to discuss the annexation and not the Specific Plan. Staff anticipates that these items will be considered by Town Council no sooner than December 2018, but within the one year annexation time limit as prescribed by state law regarding annexations. BACKGROUND OR DETAILED INFORMATION: On November 18, 2009, Town staff brought forward an annexation update at the Town Council Regular Session, which was continued and discussed at the December 2, 2009 Town Council Regular Session. At this meeting, the same two State Land parcels were discussed and identified as 1 of 3 study areas for possible annexation, which also included State Land's Arroyo Grande Area to the north and the Catalina Citrus Estates Area that included Tohono Chul Park to the south of Town (please note the Town of Oro Valley annexed most of this area in May 2013, which is the Town's most recent successful annexation). The Town has since been engaged in conversations with State Land regarding their property. More recently, the Town held neighborhood meetings on August 2, 2017, and August 21, 2017, regarding the General Plan Amendment to include the State Land Tangerine Area northern parcel within the Town's Planning Boundary and apply a land use designation of Master Planned Community. Subsequent public meetings occurred, ultimately resulting in Town Council's approval on December 6, 2017. On February 7, 2018, an item was brought forward on a Town Council agenda affirming the Town intends to pursue annexation for both State Land Tangerine Area parcels. Although this proposed annexation of approximate 888 acres of land is one of the more recent, large annexations the Town has considered, the Town has successfully annexed areas of comparable size or larger such as the incorporation area in 1974 (approximately 1,600 acres), the La Reserve area in 1986 (approximately 1,100 acres), Rancho Vistoso area in 1987 (approximately 7,800 acres), Naranja Drive/1st Avenue area in 1994 (approximately 2,800 acres), area east of these two State Land parcels in 2002 (approximately 2,000 acres) and the area north of Moore Rd. and west of La Cañada Dr. in 2005 (approximately 960 acres). Please see attached a map depicting the various annexations throughout the Town's history for reference. Annexation Process On August 29, 2018, staff initiated the proposed annexation of the State Land Tangerine Area by filing a blank annexation petition, accurate map and legal description of the property with the Pima County Recorder. Those documents are attached. The Town has been discussing annexing these parcels of State Land for approximately the past 9 years. In accordance with A.R.S. § 9-471, signatures on petitions filed for annexation may not be obtained for a waiting period of 30 days after filing the blank petition. The Town Council is required to hold a Public Hearing within the last 10 days of the 30 day waiting period to discuss the annexation proposal. There is no further action required by Town Council at this meeting. Notice of this Public Hearing was given in the following manner: 1. Publication in a newspaper of general circulation (The Daily Territorial); 2. Posted in three conspicuous places in the territory proposed to be annexed; 3. Notice by first class mail to the Chair of the Pima County Board of Supervisors; 4. Notice by first class mail to each owner of real and personal property that would be subject to taxation by the town in the proposed annexation area. For the proposed annexation to be successful, more than 50% of property owners, representing more than 50% of the assessed valuation of real and personal property in the State Land Tangerine Area, must sign a petition in favor of annexation. In this specific case, the Arizona State Land Department is the sole owner of the property. This petition must be filed with the Pima County Recorder within one year after the last day of the 30 day waiting period. The annexation, should the signature be obtained, will be brought forward at a future Town Council meeting for consideration and approval. FISCAL IMPACT: Town staff will conduct a fiscal impact analysis over the coming months regarding this proposed annexation. SUGGESTED MOTION: N/A Attachments Location Map Petition - Legal description - Map OV Annexation History SUBJECT PROPERTY TANGERINE ROAD MOORE ROAD SUBJECT PROPERTY NARANJA DRIVETHORNYDALE ROADCAMINO DEL NORTE SHANNON ROAD (ALIGNMENT)COYOTE CROSSING TRAILQ:\116016\01 Planning\04 Rezone\Specific Plan\Exhibits\Ex. B Aerial.dwg Plotted: Aug. 16, 2018Exhibit B: Aerial Photograph Inc. Group The WLB Aerial Photo Date = 2015 1/4 Mile0' Tangerine Road / Thornydale Road Specific Plan WLB No. 116016-A-0039 TOWN OF ORO VALLEY, ARIZONA ANNEXATION PETITION STATE LAND TANGERINE TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF ORO VALLEY, ARIZONA: We, the undersigned, the owners of one-half or more in value of the real and personal property and more than one-half of the persons owning real and personal property that would be subject to taxation by the Town of Oro Valley, Arizona in the event of annexation within the territory proposed to be annexed, which is hereafter described, said territory being contiguous to the corporate limits of the Town of Oro Valley, Arizona with the exterior boundaries of the territory proposed to be annexed shown on the map attached hereto, marked Exhibit “B” and made a part hereof, request the Town of Oro Valley to annex the following described territory, provided that the requirements of ARS 9-471, and amendments thereto are fully observed. The description of the territory proposed to be annexed, not already within the present limits of the Town of Oro Valley, Arizona and located in Pima County, Arizona, is as follows: MAP & LEGAL DESCRIPTION – See attached Exhibits A & B Of territory to be annexed to the Town of Oro Valley Known as State Land Tangerine PROPERTY ADDRESS SIGNATURE OF MAILING OR PARCEL # OR DATE PROPERTY OWNER ADDRESS PHONE # LEGAL DESCRIPTION PORTIONS OF SECTIONS 5 & 8 PIMA COUNTY, ARIZONA 219-37-003A 32 33 5 4 T11S-R13E T12S-R13E ASLD ANNEXATION SKETCH - TOWN OF ORO VALLEY TANGERINE RD. DKT. 12753 PG. 1353 BEING A PORTION OF SECTIONS 28, 29, 32 & 33 32 33 TOWNSHIP 11 SOUTH, RANGE 13 EAST AND TOWNSHIP 12 SOUTH, RANGE 13 EAST, G.&S.R.M. 5 4 31 32 8 9 6 5 7 8 6 5 31 32 29 2830 29 TOTAL PROPOSED ANNEXATION AREA: ±888 ACRES TOWN OF MARANA PIMA COUNTY TOWN OF MARANA PIMA COUNTY PIMA COUNTY TOWN OF ORO VALLEY PIMA COUNTY PIMA COUNTYTOWN OF ORO VALLEYTANGERINE CROSSING BK. 60 M&P, PG. 87 TORTOLITA VISTAS BK. 62 M&P, PG. 44 SKY RANCH BK. 58 M&P, PG. 58 SHANNON RD.COYOTE CROSSING TR.THORNYDALE RD.MOORE RD. CMO. DEL NORTE 224-12-004C CMO DE LATIERRAPOINT OF BEGINNING NARANJA DRIVE EXHIBIT B N ORACLE RDN ORACLE RDN ORACLE RDN LA CANADA DRN LA CHOLLA BLW INA RD W TA NGE RI NE RD W M OOR E RD W LAM BERT LN N SHANNON RDN RANCHO VISTO SO BL W N AR A NJA D R W O VERTON RD E RANCHO VIS T O S O B L W MA GEE R D E TANGE R INE RD N 1 S T A V W CA LLE CO NCORDIA N NORTHERN AVN CHRISTIE D R E INNOVATION PARK DRE MAGEE R DN LA CHOLLA BLW HAR D Y RD W LI NDA VISTA BLE LAMB E R T L N E N A RANJA DR V. CO MMERCEE PUSCH VIEW LN E I NA R D 198 7 1994 197 4 198 3 198 6 200 5 2002 2003 1989 199 5 198 4 1988 1980 200 4 200 6 2013 197 8 1990 199 6 1979 200 9 TOWN O F ORO VALL EYANNEXATION H ISTORY 1974 1978 1979 1980 1983 1984 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1994 1995 1996 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2009 2013 May 20 13010.5 Miles ORIG INALINCORPORATIONAREA Disclaime r: Th e Town of Oro Valle y does no t guarantee that the information d epicted/con taine d in this map is accurate. 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