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September 16, 2018
Bayer Vella: Planning Manager: Planning and Zoning Administrator,
Michael Spaeth: Principal Planner,
Mayor Hiremath and Oro Valley Town Council
11000 N. La Canada Drive
Oro Valley, AZ. 85737
Dear Mr. Vella, Mr. Spaeth, Mayor Hiremath and Oro Valley Town Council,
I am writing to inform you that I PROTEST the rezoning of the Tangerine State Land to a designation
of a Master Planned Community. This property is currently zoned as Suburban Ranch. Although I do
not oppose development of the property in character with the surrounding communities, the planned
development is not compatible with oUr area!
I live on the South side of Camino del Norte directly across the street from Tangerine 550. Our
neighborhood is horse properties with average lots of approximately 1 acre. We want similar lots in
this area when the land is developed in order to keep the rural area we chose to live in. This would be
1-3 acre horse property as currently zoned Suburban Ranch. Our neighbors have horses, donkeys,
goats, chickens, cows, etc. in our rural neighborhood. Additionally, neighbors enjoy walking, running
and biking through the peaceful and scenic dirt roads.
In Tangerine 550, there is extensive natural desert vegetation including many Ironwood Trees and
Saguaro Cacti that are hundreds of years old. So many wildlife including coyotes, javelina, bobcats,
mountain lions, gila monsters and more live in this State Land.
The planned density would equal 3205 homes/units on 5000-5500 square foot lots. This includes
3 -5 story apartments proposed. The number of units proposed equates to more than 6,000 —10,000
people moving into our area. This is NOT an acceptable plan for this rural area nor is it consistent
with current neighborhoods.
We are very concerned about water drainage issues, added traffic through our neighborhood and
Thornydale's ability to support such a large development.
I respectfully OBJECT to this rezoning application.
Thank you.
E134 Iarry A Harris
ESLD THORNYDALE AND TANGERINE SPECIFIC PLAN FACT SHEET
The Arizona State Land Department (ASLD) is preparing a Specific Plan for 885± acres located near the intersection
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Tangerine Road and Thornydale Road. The General Plan designation is Master Planned Community (MPC). The Specific
Plan will establish 11 Development Units and associated zoning districts. The following is a description of the proposed
land use entitlements for the Development Units:
• Development Units 1-4:
o Proposed use: Single family residential.
o Up to 664 homes on 266 acres. Minimum lot size: 5504 square feet.
o Maximum building height: 25' or 2 stories.
• Development Units 5, 6 & 8:
a Proposed uses: Commercial, apartments, condominiums and townhomes.
Q Up to 1,516 units on 231 acres.
o Maximum building height: 2S' or 2 stories, 40' or 3 stories and 60' or 5 stories for apartments when
adjacent to commercial and subject to viewshed analysis.
• Development Units 7 & 9:
o Proposed uses: Apartments, condominiums, townhomes and single family residential.
o Up to 472 homes on 173 acres.
o Maximum building height: 25' or 2 stories for single family and 40' or 3 stories for apartments.
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o Proposed use: Single family residential, condominiums and townhomes.
a Up to 553 homes on 216 acres. Minimum lot size: 5,000 square feet.
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Chairman
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Greg Durnan
Sept. 19, 2018
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Vice chair
Mayor Satish I. Hiremath, members of the Town Council, staff
Nancy Boyle
Splendido at Rancho
Vistoso
Ladies and gentlemen,
Past chair
The Greater Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce stands in support of
Toni Dorsey
AAA Arizona
Oro Valley's annexation of approximately 888 acres of State Land on
Directors
either side of Tangerine Road, Item 2 on Wednesday's agenda.
Alan Dankwerth
We know the specific plan proposal has been posted, but have not
Market Considerations
yet had the opportunity to study it. Our comments today strictly
Veronica Apodaca
pertain to annexation.
Northwest Healthcare /
Oro Valley Hospital
On our behalf, staff and elected officials have engaged with State
Jeff Arti - -
Land -officials since 2009, dedicating time and energy to
Vistoso Automotive
conversations about the Tangerine 550, and now the parcel north of
Mark Mitchell
Tangerine Road. The Town of Marana has expressed its support for
Mark Machell CPA
Oro Valley's annexation. It is in Oro Valley's best interests to do so.
Kay Williams
Southern Arizona
Here in late 2018 Southern Arizona's housingmarket is warm and
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Veterans and First
good land is scarce. The Tangerine Road corridor is exceptionally
Responders Living
Memorial
attractive, with the ribbon flying on the new road this Friday, and
Cindy Webb Hanson
development is moving rapidly east from Marana, and west from Oro
OneAZ Credit Union
Valley.
Eric Renaud
State Land is offering parcels for sale to "maximize its revenue for
Pima Federal Credit Union
the beneficiaries," primarily K- 12 education. By Constitutional
Jack Talmage
Oro Valley Country Club
requirement, they will be sold to the "highest and best bidder," most
Bruce Baca
likely developers and home builders. Barring the unforeseen, these
Coldwell Banker
parcels will be developed.
Residential Brokerage
Let's see them developed on our terms, and not those of Pima
Michelle Armstrong
Tohono Chul Park
County, or Marana. Let's retain control of, and influence over, what
Peter Minot
happens on our doorstep.
Southwest Solutions
One of my favorite qualities about the voter -approved General Plan,
Mike Platt
Your Voice Our Future, is that it has something for everyone. People
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on either side of a question or debate can turn to the General Plan,
and find language that affirms and supports their beliefs.
In this instance, I turn to Page 22, Economy focus, Policy E5, which
says government shall ... Support annexations that are economically
beneficial to the Town while also considering the impacts to
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residents and the social, aesthetic and environmental quality of the Town.
This annexation would be economically beneficial to the Town of Oro Valley.
Beyond housing, land along the Tangerine corridor has potential for primary job
employment as well as retail business. Jobs, and commercial activity, are vital both to
our economy, and to the sustainability of Oro Valley government.
When it comes to the consideration of impacts to nearby residents, I would
respectfully suggest no community does more to address concerns than does Oro
Valley. We protect views and wildlife corridors. We correct road and drainage
concerns. We create buffers, control building heights, listen and respond.
Oro Valley has the highest standards in the region for its built environments. No other
community has an Environmentally Sensitive Lands Ordinance that protects critical
riparian and wildlife corridors, hilltops, and contiguous open space. Oro Valley
protects large specimens of saguaro and barrel cactus, ironwood and mesquite and palo
verde. In Oro Valley, those plants have their greatest chance to survive.
Let's recognize that our community thrives when growth is healthy, and managed.
Let's not yield control or influence over what happens on our border. Let's see this as
an opportunity to move Oro Valley into the future.
We recognize there's no action to be taken this evening. There's our 2 cents worth for
now. We thank you for your time and for your service.
Respectfully submitted,
Dave Perry
President /CEO
On behalf of the Greater Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce
September 17, 2018
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Michael Spaeth; Principal Planner,
Mayor Hiremath and Oro Valley Town Council
11000 N. LaCanada Drive
Oro Valley, AZ 85737
Dear Mr. Vella, Mr. Spaeth, Mayor Hiremath and Oro Valley Town Council;
I am writing to inform you that WE PROTEST the rezoning of the Tangerine State Land to a designation
of a Master Planned Community. This property is currently zoned as Suburban Ranch. The planned
development is not compatible with our area!!!
We just had a Custom Home built by SOMBRA Homes on a private 4 acre VIEW LOT, directly adjacent to
the South of this State Land, Tangerine 550. We chose this area for the rural neighborhood, the pristine
desert and the peaceful and scenic dirt roads. We don't want this high density housing, nor the
ridiculous 2 — 5 story dwellings, which would be directly beside us, ruining the views we paid premium
dollars for. We DO NOT WANT the roads opened, do NOT want through traffic — leave these dead end
roads as they are, the additional traffic through these neighborhoods would be devastating to all that
enjoy rural living. Extending Camino Del Norte would put a road right under our nose. We chose this for
the dead end road that it s.
The number of units proposed is NOT an acceptable plan for this rural area nor is it consistent with
current neighborhoods. We are very concerned with the water drainage issues which would be a huge
liability for the builders.
When we obtained permits for building our home earlier this year, both the washes and the Riparian
areas were of major concern; it was mandated we not change the flow of water and that we protect the
Riparian area at all costs. (Area 10A on your map). So how is it suddenly, on your map in your meeting,
the Riparian area "disappeared"?
And of course, Water Supply. The State of Arizona is already concerned with water supply. How can
you irresponsibly propose such a huge development as this?
We respectfully OBJECT to this HIGH DENSITY rezoning application.
Thank you,
Dennis R Campbell
Diana L Campbell
Sept 26, 2018
Lisa Atkins
State Land Commissioner
1616 W. Adams St.
Phoenix, AZ 85007
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I live adjacent to the 885 acres of state land in Pima County, in the Coyote Estates area. My husband and I have lived
her for 18 years. I am appalled at the high density/commercial plans that have been in work between the State Land
and the city of Oro Valley. We moved here because of the rural, open area and the zoning of suburban ranch. If you
drive through this area, you will see most properties are like ours, built on acreage.
I would like to welcome new neighbors to our west on the state land with open arms, if the plans "fit" with the area,
such as homes on acreage, as it matches with the current residents. However, high density housing does not fit this
area.
My husband and I have attended meetings for about the last year, and we have heard zero support from residents for
the current plans that we've been provided. Residents have many concerns, regarding sharing our road, Coyote
Crossing Trail, with the new development; wildlife corridors; water supply; increased traffic; more crime; no protection
of the many (over 100) giant saguaros, ironwood and other vegetation; views; flooding; increased noise; and many
others concerns. Residents are angry that their way of life, their homes, their lifestyles, may be changed, and their
voices are not being heard. We attend meetings and provide input, then we see the high density housing plans, which
look like they belong in Phoenix instead of Tucson. Adding over 3,000 homes to our area would negatively impact all
our homes, including our property values. In Coyote Estates, where we have 17 homes, one house just sold and
another just went on the market. People do not want to live next to your planned high density housing.
If your plans were for 1 house on 3.3 acres, like the majority of the surrounding areas, I believe that area residents
would be fully supportive, and welcome our new neighbors. But if each home from current plans held 4 people, we will
have over 12,000 additional people, directly adjacent to us!! That is just insane. Additionally, the plans show an entry
way to the development, and an above ground water tank, directly across from our home, which are both totally
unacceptable to me. I realize that you're trying to make money for schools, but this is wrong on so many levels.
I hope that someone in our government will listen to residents, and can protect this land from the plans that are in work.
Sincerely,
Debra Childers
Cc: Doug Ducey, Arizona Governor; Bayer Vella, Oro Valley Planning and Zoning; Chuck Huckleberry, Pima County;
Carolyn Campbell, Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection; Joseph Winfield, Oro Valley Mayor -elect