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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPackets - Council Packets (895)Council Meeting Regular Session September 19, 2018 1 Town Council Meeting Announcements 2 Upcoming Meetings 3 4 Vistoso Commerce Loop General Plan Amendment Town Council September 19, 2018 5 Type 1 General Plan Amendment Purpose Change property from employment to residential use Existing: Commerce / Office Park Proposed: Medium Density Residential Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendation Town Council Action SITE Oracle Road Rancho Vistoso Blvd. Tangerine Road 6 Big Wash Oracle Road Rancho Vistoso Blvd. Ventana Icagen 7 General Plan Amendment SITE Existing Proposed Commerce / Office Park Medium Density Residential SITE Oracle Road Rancho Vistoso Blvd. Tangerine Road Oracle Road Rancho Vistoso Blvd. Tangerine Road 8 Applicant Concept 9 Residential Encroachment 1987: Rancho Vistoso Planned Area Development Adopted East of Big Wash planned as major office/research park 1994: Oracle Road Scenic Corridor Overlay District Adopted 1996: Most of Rancho Vistoso Neighborhood 2 converted to residential Due to zoning provision of ORSCOD 2002: ORSCOD Amended 2 3 Oracle Road Rancho Vistoso Blvd. Big Wash 10 General Plan Conformance Generally consistent with the vision, guiding principles, goals and policies of the General Plan and is evaluated for impacts to: Development character and land use patterns Infrastructure Public services Natural beauty and environment Appropriately addressed neighbor concerns as much as reasonably possible Contribution to long-term economic stability (non-residential) 11 Vision, Goals and Policies Amendment Criteria #1 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 12 Amendment Criteria #1 Land Use Analysis Innovation Park Area 12 projects built since 2000 10 acres average project size 51% of buildable land is developed or planned for development Innovation Park Area Oracle Road Tangerine Road 13 Land Use Analysis Amendment Criteria #1 14 Economic Development Perspective: Places Less than 200 buildable acres available Economic Development projections: 20 - 30 projects by 2030 Estimated 300 acres needed One project averages 10 acres 150 jobs per 10 acres Goal: 4,500 potential new jobs 2019-2030 15 Amendment Criteria #1 a. Development character and land use patterns Office or commercial uses nearby Residential uses nearby Does not improve transitions May reduce desirability of future commercial developments Rancho Vistoso Blvd. Vistoso Commerce Loop Innovation Park Dr. Oracle Rd. 16 Land Use Patterns Amendment Criteria #1 a. Proximity Issue Proximity Issue Current Conditions 20 homes impacted Future Conditions 32 homes impacted Proximity issue for future commercial and industrial development Vistoso Funeral Home Rancho Vistoso Urgent Care EasyCare Healthy Skin Dermatology Oro Valley Audiology 17 Amendment Criteria #1 b.-d. Development character and land use patterns Infrastructure Infrastructure in place More detailed analysis during rezoning Public services Services in place More detailed analysis during rezoning Natural beauty and environment Conformance occurs during rezoning 18 Amendment Criteria #2 and #3 2. Neighbor Concerns Land use and zoning Heights and views Open space and parks Site and home configuration Traffic and circulation Business and economic development Environmental issues 3. Economic Stability Change to residential land use would decrease opportunity for stability offered by a commercial land use 19 Economics of Land Uses 20 Retail Spending Economics of Land Uses National average Office worker About $102-$195 per week on local expenditures Residents About $134 per week on expenditures in their local area Office workers and residents offer about the same retail spending power in a single-person comparison Proposed development Office worker About 150 workers, based on Securaplane comparison Residents About 180 residents, based on 75 homes X 2.4 average household size This development would generate a comparable number of office workers or residents 21 Key Factors Does not conform with the Your Voice, Our Future General Plan Economic growth and employment opportunities Complete community Reduces the limited supply of Commerce / Office Park land available in Oro Valley Choices needed to attract employers Creates proximity issues for future residents and commercial and employment development Mixed support from nearby residents Impact to Economic Expansion Zone (EEZ) Does not help long-term economic viability 22 Summary and Recommendation Approval would be directly counter to the Your Voice, Our Future General Plan’s emphasis on: Economic growth Becoming a complete community by increasing employment opportunities Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend denial 23 24 Example Buffers and Screening 15 – 30 ft. Landscape Buffer 28 ft. min. Access Drive Building Building 60 ft. min. fire clear zone 80 ft. fire clear zone 2 – 17 ft. Additional Drive 25 Campus Park Industrial Zoning Building height: 36 ft. Site coverage: 50% Setbacks: Front – 25 ft. Side – 20 ft. or common wall Rear – 30 ft. Typically greater distance Uses: Apparel Communication studios Limited manufacturing Laboratories Printing Professional offices Technical services Warehousing Wholesale and storage Campus-like setting – Uses of a non-nuisance type – Blend into the natural landscape – Provide employment near residential areas 26 Site Conditions Views conserved by: Topography Development requirements 27 Campus Park Industrial Zoning 28 Development Requests Property History 2008 - 2010: Light industrial/office park 2008: Development plan approved 2009: One year extension denied 2010: Development approvals expired 2011: Apartment complex General plan amendment denied 2017: Single-family homes 29 Property History Light industrial / office park 14 Buildings 154,000 sq. ft. total Buildings 1-10 Office suites 22 ft. building height Buildings 11-14 Research and development 36 ft. building height Closest building 75 ft. from residential property line 30 Amendment Criteria #1 Land Use Analysis Innovation Park Area 12 projects built since 2000 10 acres average project size 48% of buildable land is developed or planned for development 20 year supply of land remains Innovation Park Area Oracle Road Tangerine Road 31 32 PARCEL 2-E GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT OV1801670 ORO VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL HEARING 9/19/2018 33 Good Planning: Separation of incompatible land uses Poor Planning: No buffer between incompatible land uses O.V. General Plan Land Use Policy #5: Neighborhoods & Quality of Life – “Provide diverse land uses that meet the Town’s overall needs AND effectively transition in scale and density adjacent to neighborhoods.” Fortunately, we can still rectify the poor planning choices from 20 years ago. 34 18’ Single-Story vs. 36’ CPI Bldgs. Less Intense than Existing CPI Zoning (No loading zones, etc.) Landscape Buffers Similar to Surrounding Development Pedestrian Connectivity (within Walking Distance of Major Employers) Infill. No Infrastructure Extensions Needed Lesser “Proximity Issues” 35 Undesirable non-residential land… Sits vacant for years (or decades); Doesn’t produce sales tax; Attracts trespassing; Doesn’t help meet strong residential demand; Doesn’t meet existing employers’ request for more housing. Entitling this land for appropriate residential use… Generates construction sales tax; Provides homes for new Oro Valley residents; Helps meet strong residential demand in this desirable community; Supports existing local businesses that are struggling, and also produces more sales tax revenue; Provides reasonable housing conveniently close to Innovation Park employers; (cont’d)… Doesn’t throw the land back into limbo for the owner and neighbors because of newfound economic development enthusiasm. OV and the owner have been courting employment uses for many years; Will not “noticeably reduce” the supply of C/OP land; Lessens “proximity issues” compared to if CPI were to be developed; Improves land use patterns in the area, contrary to the staff report, including equal or better land use transitions on all sides; Allows an appropriate intensity of development while finally assuring nearby neighbors that an incompatible use will not be developed within a few feet of their homes. 36 Supported by dozens of Goals & Policies balancing Community, Environment & Development. Not a decision between Living OR Working in OV, but an opportunity to support Living AND Working in OV. Oro Valley’s Vision for the Future: “Oro Valley strives to be a well managed community that provides all residents with opportunities for quality living. Oro Valley will keep its friendly, small-town, neighborly character, while increasing services, employment and recreation. The Town’s lifestyle continues to be defined by a strong sense of community, a high regard for public safety and an extraordinary natural environment and scenic views.” 37 This proposal is in substantial conformance with the Vision and numerous Goals and Policies of The Your Voice, Our Future General Plan 38 39 40 41 Public Hearing: Discussion of Possible Annexation of the State Land Tangerine Areas September 19, 2018 42 Shannon Road Tangerine Road Coyote Crossing Trail Thornydale Road Moore Road Pima County Pima County Pima County 43 What is annexation? Annexation assumes jurisdictional control of unincorporated territory Need consent of at least one-half of assessed valuation and one-half of the number of property owners Annexation DOES NOT mean the Town will own the property 44 Why annex? Town has an interest to manage growth and control potential impacts near boundaries Quality developments and environmental resource conservation meeting Oro Valley’s high standards Allows Town to plan for quality infrastructure services – roadways, drainage and water delivery Support annexations that are economically beneficial to the Town while also considering the impacts to residents and the social, aesthetic and environmental quality of the Town - YVOF 45 State Land Discussions History Town has had annexation of State Land parcels within voter-ratified General Plan documents since the 1990’s, including 2016 Your Voice, Our Future December 2, 2009 – Annexation update to Town Council 2017 – General Plan Amendment for northern parcel February 7, 2018 – Resolution intending to pursue annexation June 11, 2018 – State Selection Board authorization August 29, 2018 – Initiation of annexation process 46 Oro Valley Annexation History 47 Process Initiated annexation by filing with Pima County 30-day waiting period Required Public Hearing in last 10 days of the 30-day waiting period Must obtain signature(s) within 1 year Brought for consideration and approval by Town Council Annexation must occur prior to rezoning a property, but can be on same agenda Town Council cannot rezone a property unless it is within its own boundaries 48 Timeline Different processes running concurrently Both to be brought for consideration by Town Council in the future, no sooner than December 2018 49 Summary State Law-required Public Hearing for annexation No action taken by Town Council tonight Intended to hear community comments Will not be discussing the different item of Specific Plan or rezoning (tomorrow night instead) Annexation common throughout Oro Valley’s history Interest in managing growth and controlling potential impacts near our boundaries (building and subdivision codes/standards, etc.) Important for fiscal sustainability, as well as quantity and quality of services provided to the community Timeline 50 51