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AGENDA ORO VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL SESSION APRIL 7, 2003 ORO VALLEY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 11,000 N. LA CANADA DRIVE SPECIAL SESSION AT OR AFTER 4:30 PM CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL 1. PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE NO. (0)03-09 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF ORO VALLEY EXTENDING AND INCREASING THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE TOWN OF ORO VALLEY, PIMA COUNTY, STATE OF ARIZONA, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE 9, CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 7, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES AND AMENDMENTS THERETO BY ANNEXING THERETO CERTAIN TERRITORY CONTIGUOUS TO THE EXISTING TOWN LIMITS OF THE TOWN OF ORO VALLEY, ARIZONA - AREA B ANNEXATION (654 +/- ACRES GENERALLY BOUND BY NORTHERN AVENUE ON THE WEST, SUFFOLK HILLS DRIVE ON THE SOUTH, FIRST AVENUE ALIGNMENT ON THE EAST AND THE SOUTHERN BOUNDARY OF THE EXISTING ORO VALLEY TOWN LIMITS) 2. REVIEW AND DIRECTION RELATING TO VERSION "C" -TOWN GENERAL PLAN ADJOURNMENT POSTED: 04/03/03 4:30 p.m. Ih TOWN OF ORO VALLEY Page 1 of 1 COUNCIL COMMUNICATION MEETING DATE: April 7, 2003 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR& COUNCIL FROM: Jeff Weir, Economic Development Administrator SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING-ANNEXATION ORDINANCE NO. (0) 03- 09 EXTENDING AND INCREASING THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE TOWN OF ORO VALLEY, PIMA COUNTY, STATE OF ARIZONA, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE 9, CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 7, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES AND AMENDMENTS THERETO BY ANNEXING THERETO CERTAIN TERRITORY CONTIGUOUS TO THE EXISTING TOWN LIMITS OF THE TOWN OF ORO VALLEY, ARIZONA — ANNEXATION AREA B SUMMARY: In accordance with A.R.S. § 9-471(A)(1), a blank petition, legal description and map for the Annexation of Area B to the Town of Oro Valley were filed with the Pima County Recorder on March 4, 2002 to be effective thirty (30) days thereafter. On March 20, 2002, the Town of Oro Valley held a public hearing pursuant to A.R.S. § 471(A)(3) to discuss a proposal to annex Area B and directed Town staff to begin circulating Annexation petitions as required by A.R.S. § 9-471(A)(1) to annex the property. Arizona law provides that municipalities have one year to gather the requisite signatures representing greater than one-half of the property owners and greater than one-half of the assessed value. The required signatures for this annexation were received and represent 53.39 percent of the property owners and 64.29 percent of the assessed value and were filed before the April 4, 2003 deadline. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Ordinance No. (0) 03- 09 2. Exhibit"A" Legal Description and Map 3 � 'J 7 7C1/-t ''g AL------ J'4.eff VMeiV conomic Development Administrator F cLe4,b--- - Chuck Sweet, own Manager F:\Council\Regular\040703 CC Annexation Area B.doc ORDINANCE NO. (0) 03- 0 9 AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING AND INCREASING THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE TOWN OF ORO VALLEY, PIMA COUNTY, STATE OF ARIZONA, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE 9, CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 7, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES AND AMENDMENTS THERETO, BY ANNEXING THERETO CERTAIN TERRITORY CONTIGUOUS TO THE EXISTING TOWN LIMITS OF THE TOWN OF ORO VALLEY, ARIZONA (Annexation Area B) WHEREAS, aetition in writing, accompanied by a map or plot of Annexation Area B, attached p g hereto as Exhibit "A", having been filed and presented to the Mayor and Council of the Town of Oro Valle Arizona, signed bythe owners of more than one-half in value of the real and personal Valley, gn and more than one-half of the persons owning real and personal property as would be property subject to taxation by the Town of Oro Valley, Arizona in the event of annexation within Annexation Area B as shown by the last assessment of said property, which is contiguous to the Town of Oro Valle Arizona, askingthat Annexation Area B more particularly described in Exhibit "A" be Valley, annexed to the Town of Oro Valley, Arizona, extending and increasing the corporate limits of the Town of Oro Valley; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Town of Oro Valley, Arizona, are desirous of complying y g and extending with the petitionn and increasing the corporate limits of the Town of Oro Valley toinclude Annexation Area B; and WHEREAS, thep etition sets forth a true and correct description of all the exterior boundaries of the entire arearo osed to be annexed to the Town of Oro Valley, and had attached thereto at all times an p p accurate map of the territory desired to be annexed; and WHEREAS, no alterations increasing or reducing the territory sought to be annexed have been made after thep etition had been signed by any owner of real and personal property in such territory; and WHEREAS, thep rovisions of ARS 9-471, and amendments thereto, have been fully observed; and WHEREAS, proand sufficient certification and proof of the foregoing facts are now on file in the Office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Oro Valley, Arizona, together with a true and correct copy of the original petition referred to herein, which is on file in the Office of the County Recorder. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF ORO VALLEY, ARIZONA, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That the following described territory is hereby annexed to the Town of Oro Valley, Arizona, and that thep resent corporate limits are extended and increased to include the following described territory contiguous to the present Oro Valley limits, to wit: as fully described in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, including county/state lands. F\Ordinances\Annexation Area B.doe Office of the Town Attorney/ca/040103 SECTION 2. That a copy of this ordinance, together with an accurate map of the territory hereby annexed to the Town of Oro Valley, Arizona, certified by the Mayor of the Town of Oro Valley is to be filed and recorded in the Office of the County Recorder of Pima County, Arizona. SECTION 3. That all ordinances and part of ordinances in conflict herewith be repealed to the extent of such conflict. SECTION 4. That this ordinance and the various parts thereof are hereby declared to be severable. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, word or phrase of this ordinance is, for any reason, held to be unconstitutional, such holdings shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this ordinance. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Common Council of the Town of Oro Valley, Arizona, this 7th day of April , 2003. APPROVED this 7th day of April , 2003. Paul H. Loomis, Mayor ATTEST: Kathryn E. Cuvelier, Town Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Town Attorney PUBLISH: POSTED: CERTIFICATION OF MAP I Paul H. Loomis, Mayor of the Town of Oro Valley, Arizona, do hereby certify that the foregoing map is a true and correct map of the territory annexed under and by virtue of the petition of the real and personal property owners in the said territory and by Ordinance No. (0)O3-P9 annexing the territory p p Y described in Ordinance No. (0)03-09 and as shown on said map as a part of the territory to be included within the corporate limits of the Town of Oro Valley, Arizona. Paul H. Loomis, Mayor ATTEST: Kathryn E. Cuvelier, Town Clerk EXHIBIT "A" LEGAL DESCRIPTION AND MAP NI q0 N ,.., CN1 41W W ›+ ° O v Qi it, > ' Z,., °;.•c -60= ,2 a° .0 a, I z0��0 d 2 oO o 0 I I s .004116 J V E, ^\( -`a. 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'•'i, `i,'_ ; .A...-.21._'_ i .i 1 i'• i `., TOWN OF ORO VALLEY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION MEETING DATE: April 7, 2003 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR& COUNCIL FROM: Bryant Nodine, AICP, Planning and Zoning Administrator SUBJECT: DRAFT GENERAL PLAN UPDATE 2020 (OV11-01-04) BACKGROUND: This is the tenth meeting with the Council regarding the draft General Plan Update 2020 recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission on November 19, 2002. The Council meetings to date are: December 2 Study Session December 11 Public Hearing January 6 Public Hearing January 21 Special Session February 3 Special Session February 6 Special Session February 24 Special Session February 27 Special Session March 6 Special Session In the March 6 meeting, the Council had to adjourn before they were able to complete all of the items presented in the Staff report. They directed staff to prepare a draft plan and land use map based on the direction provided by the Council up to that point. SUMMARY: The purpose of this report is to present the draft plan and land use map and any issues that have not been resolved to date. Where the issues have not been resolved, Staff has included their recommendations in the draft plan and noted the more major issues in this report. LAND USE MAP All of the land uses discussed in the special sessions are presented in the attached map. This map replaces Figure 4 in the Planning and Zoning Commission draft. In addition, Staff developed special area policies for the Kai-Capri, Rooney Ranch north, and North-of-Naranja Town Site properties. These are located in the Land Use Element on page 28. The special area policy related to Kelly Ranch (formerly Policy 11.1.13) was moved to that same section from the Open Space and Natural Resources Conservation Element. PLAN DOCUMENT General Edits The Plan presented herewith uses the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended draft as the base with any changes made since then (except for minor edits) shown as stfikethfeughs for deletions and double underlines for additions. Based on the direction provided by the Council on February 3, Staff has revised the Plan to: 1. Change all policies to indicate those that are continuing actions. 2. Eliminate the background discussions and include the Background Report as a reference. (Note: Unlike other changes these are not shown as strikethrough text they have been fully TOWN OF ORO VALLEY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION Page 2 of 5 deleted. This does affect the numbering of the figures, however to avoid having to redo all of the figures at this time, the numbers have not been changed.) 3. Remove policy content from the issues statements. If these were not already included as policy statements, they were added under the appropriate goal. Staff also edited the issues statements to condense them wherever possible. 4. Review all of the policies to start the sentences with the active verb, only using the verbiage "the Town shall" where the policies are mandated by the Town Code or State or Federal law. (See Staff Recommendations for additional policies that are recommended for the "shall" language.) 5. Review all of the policies to determine which may be redundant or may conflict with others. Staff completed this and has provided references to overlapping policies. We do not recommend deleting them, because they are not duplicates of the overlapping policy and they provide direction unique to the element that they support. Though some policies supported divergent goals none conflicted with others to such an extent that we recommend they be deleted. Background Report and Fiscal Impact Model Both of these are presented in the Introduction and included in the Supplemental Reports and Documents section at the end of the Plan. UNRESOLVED ISSUES Administration of the Plan (pages 9-14) Staff did not have an opportunity to present this portion of the Plan in the special sessions. Accordingly the following sections discuss the issues that were to be presented and the manner in which Staff resolved them. Amendment Matrix (page 11) Master Planned Community is a designation in the Plan which may have a wide range of densities. However, within the amendment matrix, it is addressed only as a general category not related to any specific density or land use restrictions. Staff deleted MPC from the amendment matrix and added the following verbiage: Amendments to areas designated as MPC will be treated, per the General Plan Amendment Matrix Table, based on the land use and density of the MPC designation. If no specific land uses and densities are called out for the MPC, it will be treated, for the purpose of an amendment only, as MDR and NCO (no more than 10%). (Note: This last section applies to the State land to the north.) Staff changed the categories listed to match the descriptions in the Land Use Map Section. In particular LDR1 and LDR2 are both in the table and changes between them are treated as minor amendments. Adoption of Amendment (page 13) This section is a combination of that recommended by the Steering Committee and that recommended by the Commission with the first paragraph, which was a concern of the Council, revised to clear up to role of the Commission. The wording is now: TOWN OF ORO VALLEY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION Page 3 of 5 Adoption of Amendment. The disposition of the General Plan amendment proposed shall be based on meeting all of the following findings: 1. The amendment, in its entirety, constitutes a benefit to the Town; and, 2. The amendment is substantially consistent with the vision, goals, and policies of the General Plan; and, 3. The amendment proposes acceptable means for mitigating any adverse impact on the community. The applicant for the amendment shall have the burden of presenting facts and other materials to support these conclusions by clear and convincing proof Strategic Implementation Program (page 14) ARS 9-461.07.A.3 (attached to a previous report) requires an annual report to the Council on the status of the plan. This requirement is now addressed in the Plan. The proposed biennial review of the SIP has been revised so that it takes place one time in between updates and is an integral step in the update process. Definition of Policy(pages 15 and 16) There were two definitions of policy that were not the same. The Key Concepts section has been removed as it served no purpose. Transportation/Circulation Element(pages 45-53) The following changes were made based on discussions with the Town Engineer: Policy 5.5.1 is incorrect as stated so it was changed to delete "teenagers and other young non- drivers". This is covered by Policy 5.7.1. Policy 5.8.1 was changed to state that the Town will participate in efforts to study the feasibility of(versus establish) a regional transit authority. Public Facilities, Services, and Safety Element(pages 55-58) This was discussed and direction was provided in the February 27 meeting. However, no action was taken. Accordingly Staff modified the report per our earlier recommendation to reflect the Steering Committee's wording for Policies 6.2.1, 6.2.3 and 6.2.4 with the final phrase ("to the extent allowed by Arizona state law") in the third bullet of Policy 6.2.1 added to ensure that there is no conflict with state law relative to the work of the School Facilities Board. Housing Element (pages 59-60) On February 24, Staff presented this section to the Council. No motions were made to change the section, but staff has made some changes to address issues that were discussed. Staff considered moving the policies in this element into the Land Use Element. However, though this is not a required element, Staff recommends keeping it separate because it provides policy direction that is distinct from typical land use considerations. TOWN OF ORO VALLEY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION Page 4 of 5 Arts and Culture Element (pages 69-70) The element has been revised to provide policy direction that the Town may work with many arts organizations of which GOVAC is the primary organization. Open Space and Natural Resources Conservation Element (pages 95-112) Definitions for open space have been added to the Glossary and the terminology for open space has been revised throughout the plan so it is clear where the plan is referring to natural, undisturbed open space versus landscaped open areas. STRATEGIC IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM (separate document) Per request from Council, staff reviewed the short-term action items and associated projected or budgeted costs. The attached Short-Term/Annual Implementation Tables dated 3/17/03 reflects a number of key differences from the 3/5/03 draft. The new draft: • Re-prioritizes action items based on the level of mandate; overall associated cost; availability of existing staff and other resources; a logical, chronological order of task accomplishment; and the current status of any projects now underway. • Defers $305,000 of potential expenses by shifting certain actions from the short-term to the medium-term. p acquisition includes the isition of o en space at $200,000 per year, the hiring of a (This q grant writer, and the consultant costs of the Fiscal Impact Analysis Model.) • Removes $405,000 for costs that are already budgeted such as consultants under contract or tasks that can be handled by existing staff at existing staffing levels. (This includes the costs of exisitng staff and the consultants for the Environmentally Sensitive Lands Ordinance [ESLO] and the Potable Water System Master Plan.) The total recommended additional costs are now $70,000 over the next two years. Two points must be noted. First, there is still a cost even if an action item was deemed to have a negligible cost. Existing staff and resources may be diverted from other projects to address these tasks. This was a factor in deciding if projects that appeared to have negligible costs needed to be shifted to the medium-term. Secondly, the revised draft plan presented to the Council is not yet fully reflected in the strategic implementation action items. Staff will address this in the next phase; however thus far, no new short term action items with specific costs have been generated by modifications in the plan. RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends that the Council accept the attached plan and map for publication and public review in preparation for the May 15 public hearing. Staff also recommends that the Council consider additional policies to begin with the verbiage "The Town shall..." These are policies that are not, as written, required by law, but they are ones that: (1) are partially implemented by Code; (2) the Town is already doing even though not required by law; and/or (3) are strongly supported by the community as evidenced in the public participation process and the Steering Committee meetings. They are as follows: Policy 1.1.2 consideration of steeper slopes, to some extent already required per Code TOWN OF ORO VALLEY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION Page 5 of 5 tall Policy 1.1.3 avoid encroachment into environmentally sensitive areas, to some extent already required per Code significant areas, to some extent already required per Code Policy 1.1.4 protection of visually the Plan does this (3/4 of the areais low density or open Policy 1.2.1 maintain low-density character, space) Policy1.3.4 cluster commercial at nodes, the Plan does this Policy . .154 prohibit heavy industrial, the Plan does this Policy 4.2pp y development a 1 develo ment impact fees, the Town is doing this Policy 6.1.2 evaluatep the impacts of developments, the Town is doing this Policy 8.2.1 provide equestrian,bicycle, and pedestrian linkages, the Town is doing this y address deficiencies in the park system, the Town is doing this Policy 8.3.1 Policy . .1127 adopt an ESL ordinance, on the work plan p Policy 11.2.16 protect native vegetation, to some extent already required per Code Policy 11.4.3 guidelines for the ESL ordinance Policy 11.5.1 create an advisory committee to prioritize open space Attachments: . 1. 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" i\ E Local Streets Oro Valley GIS Services 1 March 17,2003 0 0.5 1 2 Miles Figure 7 ‘s(P's&O raggey, GENERAL PLAN � ?0- 1, ?LPDATE ZOZO kWiYJ�p 'LGPi DRAFT GENERAL PLAN POLICY DOCUMENT "VERSION C" TOWN COUNCIL DIRECTION: MARCH 6, 2003 !-'6) OJPyLEY /ZOAR 4 1 it -•fraMDE9 9 a Oro Valley General Plan Draft General Plan Policy Document Town Council Direction:March 6, 2003 PREAMBLE By affirmative majority vote, we the citizens of the Town of Oro Valley, Arizona establish and ordain this Plan for the development and support of the Town. The purpose of the Plan is to provide basic direction and guidance to all elected and appointed officials and employees of the Town in their decision making process. We intend that the Plan be followed and consistently applied unless and until conditions in the community have changed to the extent that the plan requires amendment or modification. When conditions warrant that the Plan be modified, such amendments are subject to the process and approval set forth in the plan according to Arizona law and the Town of Oro Valley amendment process. Administration of the Plan is a responsibility shared by the Town Staff, Planning and Zoning Department, Planning and Zoning Commission, Town Council and Town Citizens. ORO VALLEY'S VISION FOR THE FUTURE To be a well-planned community that uses its resources to balance the needs of today against the potential impacts to future generations. Oro Valley's lifestyle is defined by the highest standard of environmental integrity, education, infrastructure, services, and public safety. It is a community of people working together to create the Town's future with a government that is responsive to residents and ensures the long-term financial stability of the Town. COMMUNITY VALUES As a community we value: ■ Our fragile and unique Sonoran Desert setting. ■ Quality education as an integral part of our community. ■ Economic stability that maintains our quality of life. ■ The richness that art, recreation, and culture bring to our lives. ■ Efficient government that protects the Town's long-term interests while being responsive to present community needs. Draft General Plan Policy Document Oro Valley General Plan Town Council Direction: March 6, 2003 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS It is the intention to include all identified individuals who contributed to this plan. TOWN COUNCIL Paul Loomis, Mayor Paula Abbott Richard Johnson, Vice Mayor Bart Rochman Werner Wolff PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Bill Moody, Chairman Don Cox, Vice Chair John Anning Ken Kinared Robert Krenkowitz Donald Manross Bill Matsukado GENERAL PIAN STEERING COMMITTEE John Neis, Chair Council Member Johnson Appointee Allen Wright, Vice-Chair Oro Valley Neighborhood Coalition Tom Bush Disability Community Carol Clark Citizen at large Don Cox Planning & Zoning Commission Appointee Alan Dankwerth Citizen at large Jeff Dauenhauer(inactive as of June 2002) Youth Representative, Ironwood High School Dick Eggerding Greater Oro Valley Arts Council Mary Glueck Mayor Loomis Appointee David Koford Healthcare Community Alfred Kunisch Development Review Board Appointee Melanie Larsen (replaced Andrew Way) Northwest Chamber of Commerce Karen Rogers Council Member Wolff Appointee Steve Ruble (full member as of 7/17/02) Alternate Citizen at large Eric Shoberg Southern Arizona Homebuilders Association Andrew Shed lock (inactive as of)une2002) Youth Representative, CDO High School Pat Spoerl Citizen at large Charles Walton Senior Representative Allen Weinstein Council Member Rochman Appointee Mike Wilson Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Appointee Joe Winfield Vice Mayor LaSala Appointee Oro Valley General Plan Draft General Plan Policy Document Town Council Direction:March 6, 2003 TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE EXTERNAL AGENCY REPRESENTATIVES AGENCY Sherry Barrett, Assistant Field Supervisor U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Dr. Barbara Becker, Director University of Arizona School of Planning Mike Borens, U.S. Forest Service, Coronado National Forest Ben Changkakoti, Principal Planner Pima County Andy Gunning, Regional Planning Manager Pima Association of Governments Judy Imhoff Amphitheater School District Jan Johnson (replaced Kenneth Conrad) Catalina Council Jim Mazzocco, Planning Official Pima County Sherry Ruther, Habitat Specialist Arizona Game & Fish Joel Shapiro, Planning & Zoning Director Town of Marana Carolee Sherwood (replaced Dennis Cady) Pinal County Jack Siry, Assistant Planning Director City of Tucson Debra Sydenham, Community Planning Manager Arizona Department of Commerce Gordon Taylor, Manager, Planning Section State Land Department TOWN STAFF REPRESENTATIVES TOWN DEPARTMENT Alan Forrest, Water Utility Director Oro Valley Water Utility Bill Jansen, Town Engineer Oro Valley Public Works Bob Kovitz, Public Information Officer Oro Valley Town Manager Ainsley Reeder, Parks & Recreation Administrator Oro Valley Parks and Recreation Brent Sinclair, Community Development Director Oro Valley Naranja Town Site Sgt. Chuck Trujillo Oro Valley Police Department Jeff Weir, Economic Development Administrator Oro Valley Economic Development TOWN COMMITTEES AND BOARDS BUDGET AND BOND COMMITTEE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD TRAILS TASK FORCE STORMWATER UTILITY COMMISSION ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE LANDS PUBLIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE TRANSIT TASK FORCE Draft General Plan Policy Document Oro Valley General Plan Town Council Direction:March 6, 2003 TOWN PROJECT STAFF Melissa Shaw, AICP, Planner II, Project Manager Bryant Nodine, AICP, Planning and Zoning Administrator Tom Keiran, Planner Laura Pinnas,.._GIS_Analyst Raul Duato,GIS An tyst Cat Strong, Recording Secretary PROJECT PLANNING CONSULTANTS BRW, Inc. Novak Environmental Bob Lagomarsino, AICP, Project Manager Karen Novak Brian Sands, AICP, Deputy Project Manager DeAnne Rietz Celeste Werner, AICP Soley Snyder Dan Marum Matthew Morris Arlan Colton, AICP %. f�2\ Oro Valley General Plan Draft General Plan Policy Document Town Council Direction:March 6, 2003 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 1 Regional Context 1 Planning Area 1 Project Background/Process 1 What is a General Plan? 1 Why Update the Existing Plan? 2 General Plan Update Process 7 Growing Smarter/Plus Framework 8 Administration of the Plan 9 Updating the Plan 9 Amending the Plan 10 Project Conformance with Plan 13 Strategic Implementation Program 14 Organization and Content of Plan Document 15 Statement 16 Growing Smarter/Plus Requirements 16 Key Policy Issues 16 Goals and Policies 16 Other Element Contents 17 Associated Documents 17 1. LAND USE 19 Statement 19 Growing Smarter/Plus Requirements 19 Key Policy Issues 20 Preservation of the Sonoran Desert/Maintenance of Connected Natural Open Space 20 Maintaining Low-Density Character while Permitting Diversity of Development Types 20 Zoning Entitlements 20 Revenue Enhancement 20 Community Identity 21 Goals and Policies 21 Preservation of Sonoran Desert/Maintenance of Connected Natural open space 21 Community Identity 22 Development Diversity 22 Mixed Use Neighborhood 22 General Land Use 24 Land Use and Air Quality 25 Land Use Map 26 Land Use Standards 26 Table of Contents Draft General Plan Policy Document Oro Valley General Plan Town Council Direction:March 6, 2003 Land Use Designations 27 Growth Areas 30 Urban Services Boundary 30 Special Area Policies 30 Land Use Map 32 2. COMMUNITY DESIGN 35 Statement 35 Growing Smarter/Plus Requirements 35 Key Policy Issues 35 Design Standards 35 Site Planning 35 Signage 36 Lighting 36 Goals and Policies 36 Built Environment 36 Solar Design 37 Lighting 38 3. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 39 Statement 39 Growing Smarter/Plus Requirements 39 Key Policy Issues 39 Diversification of the Economy 39 Retail Development/Leakage 39 Job Creation 39 Revenue Generation 39 Goals and Policies 39 Economic Sustainability 39 4. COST OF DEVELOPMENT 41 Statement 41 Growing Smarter/Plus Requirements 41 Key Policy Issues 41 Compliance with Growing Smarter/Plus 41 Goals and Policies 41 Fair Share Allocation of Costs 41 Funding Mechanisms 42 Service and Financial Analysis 43 5. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION 45 Statement 45 Table of Contents i i Oro Valley General Plan Draft General Plan Policy Document Town Council Direction:March 6,2003 Growing Smarter/Plus Requirements 45 Key Policy Issues 45 Safety and Drainage Improvements 45 Regional Roadway Funding 46 Dependency on Automobile 46 Roadway Design Capacity/Efficiency 46 Cut-Through Traffic/Neighborhood Preservation 46 North-South Corridors 46 East-West Corridors 47 Goals and Policies 47 Traffic Safety, Convenience, and Efficiency 47 Transportation Finance 48 Transportation Efficiency 48 Transportation and the Environment 48 Transit Services Restructuring 49 Multi-Modal Transportation 49 Expansion of Transit Services 50 Transit Connectivity 50 Bicycling 50 Circulation Map and Standards 51 6. PUBLIC FACILITIES,SERVICES,AND SAFETY 55 Statement 55 Growing Smarter/Plus Requirements 55 Key Policy Issues 55 Town Services 55 Schools 55 Crime-Free Community 56 Fire Protection and Emergency Response 56 Facility Planning 56 Facility Maintenance 56 Library Funding 56 Goals and Policies 56 General Public Facilities and Services 56 Schools 57 Library 58 Safety 58 7. HOUSING 59 Statement 59 Growing Smarter/Plus Requirements 59 iii Table of Contents Draft Genera!Plan Policy Document Oro Valley General Plan Town Council Direction:March 6, 2003 Key Policy Issues 59 Neighborhood Quality 59 Range of Housing Opportunities 59 Goals and Policies 59 High Quality Neighborhoods 59 Range of Opportunity 60 Jobs-Housing Balance 60 8. PARKS AND RECREATION 61 Statement 61 Growing Smarter/Plus Requirements 61 Key Policy Issues 61 Parks and Recreation Facilities and Activities 61 Schools and Community Recreation 62 Small, Dispersed System of Recreation Areas 62 Parks and Open Space Funding 62 Naranja Town Site 65 Catalina State Park 65 Goals and Policies 66 General 66 Linkages 66 Developed Parks and Recreational Facilities 66 Access to Natural Resource Areas 67 Trails and Pathways 67 Joint-Use Opportunities 68 9. ARTS AND CULTURE 69 Statement 69 Growing Smarter/Plus Requirements 69 Key Policy Issues 69 Arts as a Bridge 69 Partnerships 69 Improved Communication 69 Accessibility to Arts Instruction b9 Goals and Policies 70 Arts and Culture 70 10.ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND HISTORIC RESOURCES 71 Statement 71 Growing Smarter/Plus Requirements 71 Key Policy Issues 71 Archaeological and Historical Resource Protection 71 Table of Contents iv Oro Valley General Plan Draft General Plan Policy Document Town Council Direction:March 6,2003 Interpretive Elements 71 Housing Archaeological ActivitiesEXH I B ITI NG CULTURAL, AND HISTORIC RESOURCES 72 Goals and Policies 72 Cultural and Historic Resource Protection 72 Educating and Enriching the Community 72 11. OPEN SPACE AND NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION 75 Statement 75 Growing Smarter/Plus Requirements 76 Key Policy Issues 77 Open Space Tools 77 Funding for Acquisition of Open Space Lands 77 Connectivity between Natural Open Space Areas and Recreational Areas 77 Loss, Degradation, and Fragmentation of Biological Resources 77 Restoration of Degraded Habitat 78 Plants and Animals 78 Increases in Light and Glare 78 Visual Character of the Community 78 Built Environment 79 Scenic Corridors 79 Air Quality 79 Goals and Policies 79 Natural Open Space 79 Habitat Protection 80 Visual Resources 82 Visually Important Areas 84 Program Development 84 12. WATER RESOURCES 87 Statement 87 Growing Smarter/Plus Requirements 87 Key Policy Issues 87 Impacts to the Natural Drainage Recharge System 87 Protection of Wellheads 87 Water Conservation 87 Surface Water Availability/Transmission 87 Use of Reclaimed water for Irrigation 88 Goals and Policies 88 Water Resource Preservation 88 Alternative Water Supplies 88 Water Resource Conservation 89 4.4 a44 .. v Table of Contents Draft General Plan Policy Document Oro Valley General Plan Town Council Direction:March 6, 2003 13. ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING 91 Growing Smarter/Plus Requirements 91 Potential Environmental Implications of the General Plan 91 Air Quality 91 Water Quality 94 Natural Resources 94 General Plan Policy Approach to Mitigating Environmental Issues 94 GLOSSARY 95 SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS AND DOCUMENTATION 97 Public Participation Action Plan 97 General Plan Background Report 97 Fiscal Model Summary 97 Future Search Conference Summary 97 Focus Group Meetings Summary 97 Table of Contents vi Oro Valley General Plan Draft General Plan Policy Document Town Council Direction:March 6,2003 LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1: Oro Valley Vicinity Map 3 Figure 2: Town of Oro Valley Limits and Planning Area 5 Figure 4: Land Use Map 33 Figure 7: Transportation/Circulation Element Map 53 Figure 9: Parks and Recreation 63 LIST OF TABLES Table 1: General Plan Amendment Matrix 11 Table 3: Planning Area Land Use Designations and Acreage Distribution 32 Table 6: Circulation Map Classifications and Standards 51 vii Table of Contents Draft General Plan Policy Document Oro Valley General Plan Town Council Direction: March 6, 2003 Table of Contents viii Oro Valley General Plan Draft General Plan Policy Document Town Council Direction: March 6, 2003 INTRODUCTION REGIONAL CONTEXT The Town of Oro Valley is located approximately six miles north of Tucson, Arizona, as shown in Figure 1. This places it approximately 110 miles southeast of Phoenix, the Arizona capital, and 75 miles north of the United States-Mexico border. Oro Valley is situated in the northeastern corner of Pima County and is near the southeastern corner of Pinal County. The Town lies between the Santa Catalina Mountains to the east and the Tortolita Mountains to the northwest. The Coronado National Forest makes up much of the Town's eastern boundary. In addition to Tucson, the second largest city in Arizona, other nearby communities include the Town of Marana to the west and the unincorporated community of Catalina to the north. Major regional infrastructure near Oro Valley includes Interstate 10 (1-10), located approximately 12 miles west of Oro Valley, which runs between Tucson and Phoenix, as well as linking major cities further east and west. The Union Pacific Railroad parallels 1-10 and provides similar links. There are two major roadways serving Oro Valley. Oracle Road, also known as State Route 77, runs north-south through Oro Valley and is the old road/highway linking Tucson and Phoenix. Tangerine Road runs west from Oracle Road, linking Oro Valley with 1-10. PLANNING AREA The Planning Area for the General Plan Update includes the area within the Town limits as well as land outside the Town's current limits that may be annexed to the Town as it develops (see Figure 2). The Planning Area also includes land adjacent to the Town that may be affected by or may affect land uses in the Town, such as National Forest land, that the Town has no plans to annex. The Town's incorporated area (i.e., the area within its limits) was 31.7 square miles as of preparation of this document. The Planning Area covers approximately 77 square miles and has the following boundaries: North: The border between Pima County and Pinal County ElSouth: Mainly along Ina Road as well as along North Christie Road -West: Mainly along North Shannon Road flEast: Generally includes all of Catalina State Park and a portion of west Coronado National Forest In addition to considering the Planning Area, the General Plan addresses parts or all of communities adjoining or surrounding the Town that may affect the Town's development. Where information is relevant and available, it will be provided for comparison with the Town. Such communities include neighboring municipalities, such as Tucson and .-7-Marana a - - - • In addition, for reference purposes and to aid in the identification of larger trends in terms of demographics and economics, information has also been provided for larger geographic areas, such as Pima County, the State of Arizona, and the United States. PROJECT BACKGROUND/PROCESS WHAT IS A GENERAL PLAN? A general plan is essentially a community's "blue print" for land use and development; it serves as the basis for rational decisions regarding a community's long-term physical development. The general 1 Introduction Draft General Plan Policy Document Oro Valley General Plan Town Council Direction:March 6, 2003 plan expresses the community's development goals and embodies public policy relative to the distribution of future land uses, both public and private. The policies and programs of the general plan are intended to underlie most land use decisions. Preparing, adopting, implementing, and maintaining a general plan serves to: Bidentify the community's land use, transportation, environmental, economic, and social goals and policies as they relate to land use and development. EProvide a basis for local government decision-making, including decisions on development approvals. EProvide residents with opportunities to participate in the planning and decision making processes of their community. ElInform residents, developers, decision makers, and other cities and counties of the ground rules that guide development within the community. A general plan typically has three defining qualities: General Nature: As its name suggests, the general plan provides guidance for the future, particularly regarding growth and development. More precise direction is provided in implementation documents and plans, such as annexations, zoning codes, design regulations, annual budgets, and capital improvements program. Comprehensive Scope: The general plan addresses a broad range of environmental, social, and economic factors affecting change within the community. These factors include land use and circulation, the environment and resources, economic and fiscal conditions, as well as a host of others. Furthermore, these factors are addressed in an interrelated and, wherever possible, consistent manner. Long-Range: The general plan takes immediate concerns into consideration, but focuses primarily on the future, particularly potential build out scenarios (i.e., the maximum size and population of the community). As described below, according to the State of Arizona's Growing Smarter/Plus statutes, every city and county in Arizona is required to adopt and maintain a general plan. WHY UPDATE THE EXISTING PLAN? In deciding to update the Town's 1996 General Plan, the Town had two compelling motivations. The first was the growth and change that the community had experienced. Oro Valley's population had nearly quadrupled from 6,670 in 1990 to 29,700 in 2000, fundamentally changing the Town's landscape. The update provided the community with an opportunity to re-examine the basic policy commitments made in 1996 to determine if they still address the needs of the community, as well as to improve some of the technical aspects of the general plan. The second reason that the Town chose to update the 1996 Plan was to address its obligation to comply with the requirements of the State's Growing Smarter Plus statutes. These requirements are discussed in detail under "Growing Smarter/Plus Framework" below. Introduction 2 Oro Valley General Plan Draft General Plan Policy Document Town Council Direction:March 6, 2003 Figure 1: Oro Valley Vicinity Map [provided separately] 4444 3 Introduction Draft General Plan Policy Document Oro Valley General Plan Town Council Direction: March 6, 2003 Introduction 4 Oro Valley General Plan Draft General Plan Policy Document Town Council Direction:March 6, 2003 Figure 2: Town of Oro Valley limits and Planning Area [provided separately] 5 Introduction Draft General Plan Policy Document Oro Valley General Plan Town Council Direction:March 6, 2003 Introduction 6 Oro Valley General Plan Draft General Plan Policy Document Town Council Direction:March 6, 2003 GENERAL PLAN UPDATE PROCESS To accomplish a successful update, the Town Council selected a project team consisting of Town staff, the General Plan Steering Committee, and a team of planning consultants. The 21-member Steering Committee, consisting of Town residents appointed by the Town Council, guided the update process, with Town staff and the consultants providing technical expertise and assistance. The process of the General Plan Update had numerous individual components, which can be grouped into the following four major steps: Step 1: Information Gathering and Issue Identification Step 2: Alternatives Development and Selection Step 3: General Plan Element Preparation Step 4: Council Adoption and Voter Ratification Background Report and Future Search Conference The first step of the General Plan Update process, Information Gathering and Issue Identification, involved the preparation of a Background Report. The Report built upon the information contained in the 1996 General Plan, updating it and providing additional information where appropriate. The intent of the report is to provide the residents of Oro Valley, as well as Town leaders and staff, with as much information as possible on the Town's current conditions, outstanding issues, and probable future trends. During the develnpment of the c c r .n ...... .... ":......t.he project_j.e.. ...am....n.rgiie..d....a ...WFuture ...Search Conference in which a p .roximatel........"1... O........c.iiitizens..-...he.....ed.........tcr.........define........t-he........ Inform ation from this an I other elements_-.c of the.public participation program rr are- resente _in the Su.- lementa....Re:}orts- r d Doc u.men.ts...section cif_this re c rk... Land Use Alternatives and the Fiscal Model Following completion of the -a-ek- e -----Re er- i rst phase, the fesnts,--Fead s, a-194- ff of O Va eyproject. e to defined alternatives for the future development of Oro Valley. ar-id..._..crea -..a discal model evaluate the lon g_ternl reyen.ues and....ex.--enc itures re aced...tc..each. load.use.scenario. A preferred alternative for the future development of the Town was chosen based on the results::.cif this..mode-L tn. an extensive community outreach process that included Focus Group meetings, an Open House, and numerous meetings of the Steering Committee. Document Preparation and Adoption The...community outreach was also _used. 4-n Step-474o create the Draft General Plan Elements---we-re o-n-unctio ----W - -e-ferred development alternative from among several ptopo-sed-alternatives. _the. resintsof...Future.....Se.arch.---.conference.----a.n.d....the........9 6.....Geiseral...._.Plan...we.re. used to create issues goals and policies which were presentedto.the ....u is.-a.r c modifi_e_ci..during the Focus Grou Nleeti n gs. Following preparation of the Draft General Plan, the Plan was submitted for GD-d.a review by the public, the State and affected jurisdictions. Over 900....c comments fere received...anc:._c:c nsic erect:........:... the.....5teering Committee. In November,. the....Steering ommittee's..c r ft..w s recornmended recommended .for approval by the Town's Planning and Zoning Commission. The. Town Council then held a....stud.y 7 Introduction Draft General Plan Policy Document Oro Valley General Plan Town Council Direction:March 6, 2003 session, a series of six special._...sessions,_...and three public hearings on the map and plan. With the results.....ot...these....meetings_..and... positive....fiscal....analysis....using...the....fiscal.....impact....model, the Coiuncil-anfl adopted. • - - - Council._the plan in ???? with a super-majority (four of five Council Members). Lastly, in November 2003, the Plan was submitted to the Town's voters for ratification by a majority 4.50 percent, plus one vote) of the registered voters participating in that election. GROWING SMARTER/PLUS FRAMEWORK One of the Town's main objectives in updating Focus 2020 was to bring the Town into compliance with new requirements for comprehensive planning passed by the State Legislature since the adoption of the Town's existing General Plan (i.e., Focus 2020). The first major legislation was adopted in 1998, when the State enacted "Growing Smarter" statutes that established a series of new requirements for the preparation and adoption of general plans. These requirements were further refined in 2000, when the legislature enacted statutes to address additional substantive and scheduling issues. The 1998 Growing Smarter requirements combined with the 2000 refinements are known collectively as "Growing Smarter Plus." Three aspects of the new Growing Smarter Plus requirements were particularly important to Oro Valley's General Plan Update. New Elements The first new requirement was the necessity for the updated general plan to address new subject areas, or "elements." For communities with over 2,500 and fewer than 50,000 residents, including Oro Valley, the Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) established the requirement for the preparation and adoption of at least six elements: land use, circulation, open space, growth area, environmental planning, and cost of development. Growing Smarter Plus also established the option for smaller communities to prepare some or all of the additional eight elements required of larger communities (i.e., over 50,000). These are as follows: conservation; recreation; public services and facilities; public buildings; housing; conservation, rehabilitation and redevelopment; safety; and bicycling. The Town's 1996 General Plan (Focus 2020) contained ten elements, as shown in the table below. Thus, according to State law, in updating the Plan Oro Valley was obliged to address four new element requirements (growth area, environmental planning, cost of development, and water resources), although some of the existing elements did address some of the substantive requirements of the environmental planning and water resources elements. Under any circumstances, the Town faced the challenge of updating the general plan to ensure consistency and balance among the elements and in particular between the existing and new elements. Introduction 8 Oro Valley General Plan Draft General Plan Policy Document Town Council Direction: March 6, 2003 1996 General Plan Elements 2001 General Plan Update Elements 1. Land Use Element 1. Land Use Element(including Growth Areas) 2. Circulation/Transportation Element 2. Community Design 3. Economic Development Element 3. Economic Development 4. Housing Element 4. Cost of Development 5. Public Facilities and Services Element 5. Transportation/Circulation 6. Parks, Open Space, and Recreation Element 6. Public Facilities, Services, and Safety 7. Safety Element 7. Housing 8. Community Design Element 8. Parks and Recreation 9. Cultural and Historical Resources Element 9. Arts and Culture 10. Natural Resource Conservation Element 10. Archaeological and Historical Resources 11. Open Space and Natural Resource Conservation 12. Water Resources 13. Environmental Planning Element Public Participation The second new requirement established by Growing Smarter Plus relates to public participation. The updated statutes require that Arizona's towns, cities, and counties ensure thorough community involvement in the preparation of their general plans. The Town of Oro Valley made a serious commitment to that involvement through the preparation of its General Plan Update 2001 Public Participation Action Plan. The Plan outlined a broad range of outreach tools and mechanisms that could be employed to engage the Town's key stakeholders in the Update process. Popular Ratification The third major new requirement of Growing Smarter Plus is very closely related to the new public involvement requirements. It is the requirement that new general plans or major general plan updates be subjected to a popular vote for ratification. This new requirement, which is unique in the United States, requires a majority of the voters participating in the election to approve the general plan that is approved for placement on the ballot by the Town Council. ADMINISTRATION OF THE PLAN The Town of Oro valley_-'- --intends that the this_Plan be followed and consistently applied unless and until conditions in the community have changed to the extent that the plan requires amendment or modification. When conditions warrant that the Plan be modified, such amendments are subject to the process and approval set forth in the plan according to Arizona law and the Town of Oro Valley amendment process. Res-Pc nsik)ility: kg. Administration acdminist_ratio.n...-_of the Plan is a responsibility shared by the Town Staff, Planning and Zoning Department, Planning and Zoning Commission, Town Council, and Town Citizens. This section describes the process and procedures that are to be utilized when updating, amending and implementing the General Plan. UPDATING THE PLAN A General Plan Update includes the adoption of a new general plan or re-adoption of the Oro Valley General Plan pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) §9-461.06L. The adoption or re-adoption of the Oro Valley General Plan must be approved by an affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the members of the Town Council and ratified by the voters pursuant to ARS §9-461.06L. 9 Introduction Draft General Plan Policy Document Oro Valley General Plan Town Council Direction: March 6, 2003 Frequency and Public Participation The Growing Smarter/Plus statutes require that the General Plan be updated and ratified by the residents of Oro Valley at least once every ten years, but due to changing conditions, the Town has decided to update the General Plan every five years using the current General Plan as a point of departure. The periodic review of the General Plan's progress referenced in the Strategic Implementation Program will be used for the update. The update process will start by evaluating the effectiveness of current General Plan in meeting all community goals and determining necessary modifications. All General Plan updates are subject to the public participation procedures adopted by Town Council according to ARS §9-461.06L. Zoning in Conformance with the General Plan During each Update process, an analysis of zoning as it conforms to the General Plan will be performed to assess the status of parcels with zoning that does not conform. AMENDING THE PLAN Each element of the Oro Valley General Plan includes an overarching statement that was created based upon prevailing needs, existing development pattern, underlying zoning classifications, considerations for man-made constraints, natural constraints, environmentally sensitive lands, opportunities for development, accepted planning practices, and considerable public input. Over a period of time, these variables are subject to change. Consequently, the General Plan must periodically be reviewed and amended to ensure that it remains an effective policy guide. Amendments to the General Plan should never be allowed to occur in a haphazard manner. Amendments to the General Plan should only occur after careful review of the request, findings of facts (see below), and public hearing(s) by the Planning and Zoning Commission and Town Council. The statutory requirements for the adoption of the General Plan shall be followed for all amendments as they pertain to public hearings and otherwise. The term "amendments" shall apply to both text and map revisions. Types of Amendments to the Plan General Plan amendments may be classified as either "major" and or "minor" amendments. ................. Generally, amendments to the Plan will be changes to the Land Use Map. However, the same amendment procedure is to be utilized when processing a text amendment. Major Amendment. The Arizona Revised Statutes define a Major Amendment as "a substantial alteration of the municipality's land use mixture or balance as established in the existing general plan land use element._"- Oro Valley defines a Major Amendment as any change to the Land Use Map that meets one or more of the following criteria: 1. All amendments beyond the Urban Services Boundary (USB) will be major amendments. 2. All amendments to decrease intensity inside a designated Growth Area will be a major amendment. 3. All other amendments will be determined based on Table 1, the General Plan Amendment Matrix. Introduction 10 Oro Valley General PlanDraft General Plan Policy Document Town Council Direction:March 6, 2003 Table 1: General Plan Amendment Matrix Existing Designation Proposed Designation (Change To) (Change From) R-LDR LDR1 LDR2 MDR HDR MPC MUN RGC NCO CRC CtrloOP PSP£.`C.H PARK OS :.4�. r::i>Y:r i;�ti 1�r' ,'f /.: mss" <s�' ,iii' 1... 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Amendments to areas dcsi P,ated as #'f1PC will bei trey tec, per the General Plan Amen mens #Matrix 1 able, ba ed on the land use imnd densis\f c�ni the .W..t_, c1{3<iC7n(.moon- Ii nos ec�!In, land a ps anal dc:'nsltic Lin c.zillcd out(or thc:L MPC, It vII I�£� ................................................... treated,for the ur pose of an ame9dment c�nlyf as►�'-1(:)R anal NC�>O(no more than 10%). Minor Amendment. A minor amendment is defined as any text or map change that does not meet the criteria for a major amendment. Additional criteria for a minor amendment include: 1. All amendments that are five acres or less in size and that are contiguous to like existing land use categories will be minor amendments. 2. All amendments to increase intensity inside a designated Growth Area will be minor amendments. Exceptions. The following circumstances shall be handled administratively and shall not require a formal amendment to the General Plan. 1. All scriveners' errors will be subject to administrative approval. 2. Other corrections to the text or map will not be treated as General Plan amendments but will require Town Council approval. Procedures for Amending the Plan Amendments to the Oro valley General Plan may be initiated by the Town or by a landowner. Such amendments must be in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Arizona Revised Statutes and the Town of Oro valley Zoning Code. Arizona State Law requires that all municipalities provide 1/ 11 Introduction Draft General Plan Policy Document Oro Valley General Plan Town Council Direction:March 6, 2003 public review of General Plan amendments. All General Plan amendments will follow the additional public notification requirements listed below. All minor and major amendments to the General Plan shall follow the procedures outlined in the following flow diagram: GP Submittal Public Notification ► `�, Application submitted during an Neighborhood Meeting ,� approved submittal window. ,1 4 P&Z Hearing 4 Yes 4 Major? ___......r Neighborhood Meeting No 4P" Ilr P&Z Hearing ► TC Hearing ,Z,, P&Z = Planningand Zoning Provides a Commission recommendation to TC TC = Town Council Minor Amendment Procedure. To coordinate the review of amendments to the General Plan, minor amendments may only be submitted during two, two-month periods of the year. They must include at least one neighborhood meeting, where appropriate, early in the process. Major Amendment Procedure. Major Amendments: HMay only be submitted at one time during the year; 9Must go to two public hearings by the Planning and Zoning Commission (in different locations); aShall include two neighborhood meetings, one before the Planning Commission and one before the Town Council; and, (Must be presented to the Council at a single public hearing during the calendar year that the proposal is made. ElMust be adopted by a two-thirds vote of the Town Council. Text amendments do not require neighborhood meetings. Public Notification. Major amendments will include a public involvement program consistent with state statutes. In addition, public notification for all General Plan amendments will be as follows: ElNotice of the proposed amendment will be advertised a minimum of two times in two widely distributed newspapers. BAIT property owners within 1,000 feet of the subject property and all adjoining properties will be directly notified of the amendment. BAIT Homeowners Associations (as listed in the Town HOA database) will be notified of the amendment. Vii-=- .moi —,. Introduction 12 Oro Valley General Plan Draft General Plan Policy Document Town Council Direction: March 6, 2003 ElSigns noticing the proposed amendment will be posted on the property on a sign or signs 3'x4' in size, with white background and 5 inch letters. The I e dis.:.:.osition of the General Plan....amendment. ....proposed....shrll..... e based Adoption of .:. .............. ........................ ......:...... ... ...................... on meeting all of the..:fo l l owi ng f i nd i ngsT- e--I21-a-n+ g---a-r --- oning-Com m iss ion ra Tow- _ 5-is I l----a-dn a rend- ee - --h ----General-----P-an if they conclude-from-the-facts an - y __ - ed that: 1. The amendment, in its entirety, constitutes a benefit to the Town; and, 2. The amendment is substantially consistent with the vision, goals, and policies of the General Plan; and, 3. The_ar iendrne tproposes...acceptable means for rniti..at.in.....any adverse impact on the_c_ommun ityAny adverse impact on the Town or adjacent land uses can be ni-it-i-g{ ll.1. • L a a Taftftne — fatigh • - t .. t y.. and f ^#l✓et-pio c L._.s s. The applicant for the amendment shall have the burden of presenting facts and other materials to support these conclusions by clear and convincing proof. PROJECT CONFORMANCE WITH PIAN Arizona State Law requires that zoning be in conformance with the General Plan. ARS Section §9- 462.01 F defines conformance as follows: "a rezoning ordinance conforms with the land use element of the general plan if it proposes land uses, densities or intensities within the range of identified uses, densities and intensities of the land use element of the general plan_"- All rezoning proposals and development projects shall be evaluated for conformance with the Plan. Rezoning Conformance Per the Town's zoning code, "[a]ny new proposal for development, which does not comply [with the General Plan], will be subject to denial by the Town Council." Thus, new development proposals must match the land use map in accordance with the Town's zoning code and the requirements of the State statute referenced above. Further, the Growing Smarter Acts, as noted by the Arizona Department of Commerce Community Planning Program, require that "all rezoning ordinances and regulations adopted shall not only be consistent with, but must conform to the adopted General Plan. The rezoning ordinance shall further the implementation of, and not be contrary to, the goals, policies, and applicable elements of the Plan. A rezoning ordinance conforms to the land use element if it proposes land uses, densities or intensities within the range for the subject property as stated in the General Plan." To this end, proposals for zoning change should be evaluated in relation to all of the policies in the General Plan (not just the map and those in the land use element. When a proposed zoning change is not in compliance, the applicant will be required to amend the General Plan, or the proposal, prior to initiating a rezoning. Proposals for Mixed-Use Neighborhoods and Public/Semi-Public (PSP) within a High Density Residential (HDR) zone are considered to be in conformance and, therefore, would not require a General Plan amendment. 13 Introduction Draft General Plan Policy Document Oro Valley General Plan Town Council Direction:March 6, 2003 Development Review General Plan conformance shall also be used as a criterion in the approval or denial of other types of development proposals, such as development plans, plats, and architecture. When considering a development proposal, Town staff, the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Development Review Board, and the Town Council will evaluate the proposal as to how it relates to the key concepts in the General Plan. It is the burden of the applicant to determine, through an analysis of each applicable policy, if the proposal is in conformance with the General Plan. STRATEGIC IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM Arizona Revised Statutes (Section 9-461.07-A.2) require t.h.at,....once-the plan is adopted and ratified the....To `n.. 'il ,.....through its I .n.n.i.n agency, annually...prepare and provide a report to the Town Council on the...stat:us-..cit.the....planand...progress. in its a: plic;ation. Its addition:ion to this annual report,}Ort the Town...._has.....developed....a.....Strategic Implementation Program (SIP) to implement. the plan which, as described below, would include a periodic and more complete review of the plan. The Oro Malley General Plan Strategic Implementation Program SIP is a companion document to the General Plan, approved by the Town Council, that specifies action steps to be taken to implement the Plan. The purpose of developing the SIP as a separate document is to institute a (ev-efy two years-;--review of implementation progress. A reviewing committee will evaluate the program and make recommendations to the Planning and Zoning Commission and Town Council regarding potential changes to the program. Changes will account for budgetary impacts, changing conditions, and adjustment to the program needed in order to consider additional efforts effecting implementation that were not addressed when the SIP was prepared. of tlhe SIP action items will directly relate to the Planning Commission's annual Work Plan and to the Capital Improvements Program (CIP), as these programs implement the SIP action items. In this manner the Work Plan and CIP will coordinate implementation of the General Plan. Responsible Town departments identified in the SIP are to implement the Work Plan in the specific time frames identified. The SIP may also be used during the CIP process to prioritize allocation of capital funding. Schedule The annual CIP process begins in September and ends in February, in preparation of the Fiscal Year Budget. The Work Plan is submitted each July, after budget approval. It is anticipated that the bie-nnial SIP review will take place....in_..the..-.second..or...thi_rd....years between...updates and will precede the CIP program in order to help prioritize and establish the long-term vision of the CIP program. The SIP ............. review wi .also__.take..place.-.at...the._start...of eac:h....update..of the....Plan.. The review will serve as the annual repot required state...statute....in....the....years....i.. ...whichperformed Procedure A committee consisting of representatives from all Town Departments, a representative from Town Council, all relevant Boards and Commissions, and citizen representatives will conduct the SIP review. There will be a public participation component that will include workshops and an open house to both inform residents in the progress and implementation of the General Plan and to utilize public input to prioritize the SIP action items. Introduction 14 Oro Valley General Plan Draft General Plan Policy Document Town Council Direction:March 6, 2003 KEY-CON-CHITS When using the General Plan it is important to have an understanding of some key concepts and their definitions. • - -• -•- w • • w w -a a w w• w 8- a • w w w A w • what .its: 1 L� �y���• •a • w w A• it Oa - w• • - a .•"" :a w ! a a"A w a w ,•�- • • p-i-eture" of what Oro Valley wants for its future. specific policies that need to be implemented, policies are followed and consistently applied, t- .8 - •- -a_ ' w .. ..••" •• •.- . the future. ! •*'• ! C ^• w . • •• • General Plan. A map- that graph-:wally depicts, in a general- fashion, how land uses will be distributed throughout the Planning Area and how the Town will accommodate future population growth. ORGANIZATION AND CONTENT OF PLAN DOCUMENT This document is organized in a manner that allows it to address the statutory requirements of Growing Smarter/Plus in a fashion that suits the unique circumstances of Oro Valley. Following this Introduction, which sets the stage for the policy content of the General Plan, this document includes 13 elements that collectively address the Town's obligations for compliance with Growing Smarter/Plus as well as addressing other issues that are of particular local importance. These elements are as follows: [Land Use Element (including Growth Areas) BCommunity Design BEconomic Development (Cost of Development BTransportation/Ci rculation BPublic Facilities, Services, and Safety (Housing HParks and Recreation HArts and Culture (Cultural and Historical Resources 15 Introduction Draft General Plan Policy Document Oro Valley General Plan Town Council Direction:March 6, 2003 HOpen Space and Natural Resource Conservation HWater Resources HEnvironmental Planning Each of these elements is divided into a series of sections, the first fi -four-_-of which are uniform among the elements. _1..he ex site...._cons itions related to....each....element,.-...are..... :c udecl....n the General Plan Background Report, as presented under Associated Documents below. These The sections are as follows: STATEMENT For each element, there is a "Statement" that declares the overall intent of the element as it relates to the specific interests of Oro Valley. It outlines the Town's expectations for the future of Oro Valley as it relates to the subject matter covered in the element. GROWING SMARTER/PLUS REQUIREMENTS This section simply summarizes the relevant Growing Smarter/Plus requirements for each element. This includes explanations of what content is mandated for Oro Valley and what issues the Town has decided to address that are either not required for communities of Oro Valley's size or are not addressed at all by Growing Smarter/Plus. . ' : .- • • :..`. • I o • • •• • • . / • • KEY POLICY ISSUES This section presents the key policy issues that each element addresses, as identified during the General Plan Public Participation Process. GOALS AND POLICIES This section presents the basic policy content of each element, with a series of goals that are related to key topics. Under each goal is a set of policies intended to guide achievement of that goal. Goals and policies are defined as follows: Goal The ultimate purpose of an effort stated in a way that is general in nature. There is at least one general plan goal per element, with more than one goal per element where appropriate or necessary. Goals often refer to one or more aspects of the vision and incorporate specific values. They are typically presented as "to" statements. Policy A specific statement in text or diagram guiding action and implying clear commitment. Typically, each policy statement corresponds to a particular goal and there may be multiple policy statements per goal. Policies are typically presented as active, affirmative statements that are addressed...through specific i.ction items in the Strategic Implementation....Program—b€- -n . . . . Notwithstanding the foregoing, prioritization of limited resources to implement the General Plan may affect the timeliness of implementation of specific policies. Introduction 16 Oro Valley General Plan Draft General Plan Policy Document Town Council Direction:March 6,2003 OTHER ELEMENT CONTENTS In addition to the sections described above, the Land Use and Circulation/Transportation Elements also include maps and associated standards. The Land Use Element includes the General Plan Land Use Map along with descriptions of permitted uses and standards of density and intensity for all of the designations that appear on the map. The Circulation Element includes a Circulation Element Map that depicts roadway classifications. Finally, the Land Use Element also includes a separate section addressing amendments to the General Plan, with a particular focus on defining what constitutes a "major amendment" per the requirements of Growing Smarter/Plus. ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS As part of the General Plan Update, several documents were prepared to support the development of this Policy Document. This included the General Plan Background Report, which was published separately and is available for review or purchase through the Town. The Background Report documents existing conditions and highlights findings relevant to land use, development, and resource conservation. Also published separately as part of the General Plan Update were several appendices that documented activities undertaken as part of the Update process. This includes a summary of the Community Interest Survey, a summary of the results of a series of Town representative interviews conducted early in the Update process, and summaries of the Open House meetings that the Town conducted to gather public input at various stages during the process. These appendices are also available through the Town. It should be noted that these associated documents are not formally adopted as part of the General Plan, and thus are not subject to popular ratification. They are simply descriptive documentation of relevant issues related to the General Plan and its preparation. 17 Introduction Draft General Plan Policy Document Oro Valley General Plan Town Council Direction: March 6, 2003 AC% ,,„ Introduction 18 Oro Valley General Plan Draft General Plan Policy Document Town Council Direction: March 6, 2003 1 . LAND USE STATEMENT The Oro Valley Planning Area will continue to project a residential/resort character where the living environment for residents and visitors is emphasized. Orderly growth that focuses primarily---on low- density development is especially important to the community, as is -Dclevelopment that is sensitive to and . compatible - with the Sonoran Desert environment,_ of the utmost importance to Oro Valley residents. GROWING SMARTER/PLUS REQUIREMENTS According to the State's Growing Smarter/Plus statutes, the land use element must accomplish the following: Designates the proposed general distribution and location and extent of such uses of the land for housing, business, industry, agriculture, recreation, education, public buildings and grounds, open space and other categories of public and private uses of land as may be appropriate to the municipality. Includes a statement of the standards of population density and building intensity recommended for the various land use categories covered by the general plan. 8ldentifies specific programs and policies that the municipality may use to promote infill or compact form development activity and locations where those development patterns should be encouraged. Hlncludes consideration of air quality and access to incident solar energy for all general categories of land use. Note: Air quality issues are also addressed inthe Open S--_-ace_and-_..NaturaLKesou.rces Conservation Element and solar access is addressed in-the.-.Community-._Design Element.) Hincludes policies that address maintaining a broad variety of land uses including the range of uses existing in the municipality when the general plan is adopted, readopted or amended. In addressing these requirements, the Land Use Element functions as a guide for Town officials (both elected and appointed), the general public, the development community, and other interested parties as to the ultimate pattern of development in Oro Valley. The Land Use Element has the broadest scope of the elements mandated by Growing Smarter/Plus. It plays a central role in correlating all land use issues into a set of coherent development policies that relate directly to the other general plan elements. In practice, it is the most visible and often used element in the local general plan. In addition to establishing the Town's development policy in broad terms, the land use element plays a pivotal role in short-term zoning, subdivision, and public works decisions, providing a long-range context for those short-term actions. This Land Use Element also considers Growing Smarter/Plus' requirement for a Growth Areas Element. According to the statutes, the general plan must accomplish the following: ElIdentifies those areas, if any, that are particularly suitable for planned multimodal transportation and infrastructure expansion and improvements designed to support a planned concentration of a variety of uses, such as residential, office, commercial, tourism and industrial uses. This element shall include policies and implementation strategies that are designed to: 444 19 Land Use Draft General Plan Policy Document Oro Valley General Plan Town Council Direction: March 6, 2003 (Make automobile, transit and other multimodal circulation more efficient, make infrastructure expansion more economical and provide for a rational pattern of land development. 9Conserve significant natural resources and open space areas in the growth area and coordinate their location to similar areas outside the growth area's boundaries. Promote the public and private construction of timely and financially sound infrastructure expansion through the use of infrastructure funding and financing planning that is coordinated with development activity. The intent of the Growth Areas Element requirement is to have communities focus on opportunities for appropriate infill development, rather than continuing to promote development on the edges of currently developed areas. It is essentially an effort to incorporate anti-sprawl policies into general plans. As implied by the first major bulleted item above, the statutes do not mandate that every community identify growth areas. Rather, communities have the discretion to determine if the provisions apply locally. KEY POLICY ISSUES Through the course of preparing the General Plan, a wide variety of land use and development issues were addressed. Brief summaries of these Key Policy Issues are provided below. PRESERVATION OF THE SONORAN DESERT/MAINTENANCE OF CONNECTED NATURAL OPEN SPACE The preservation of the Sonoran Desert environment and maintenance of connected natural open ..................................... space are critical elements of the community's vision and cornerstones of the General Plan. It is i-m_portant....t.-_..-at the Town balances - _ - •--a_ - An-...-often_---_repeated-...concern-.-._in--._the planning._.process.__is..__the need-._.to.---balance the interests of private property owners with the protection of the Sonoran Desert, and to ensure the creating connectivity of natural open space of varying size to---provides habitat for diverse wildlife and shapes the overall form of the community. _(Thisissue__i-s also addressed in die Open Space and Natural Resources Conservation Element.) MAINTAINING LOW-DENSITY CHARACTER WHILE PERMITTING DIVERSITY OF DEVELOPMENT TYPES Oro Valley residents value the low-density residential character of the Planning Area=:-to =• • s o - - . .•• . •- • -- ..• •• -_ buffer zones and recreation areas and maintains the natural topography and connected natural open space. However, Oro Valley's predominant development pattern provides for large areas of homogeneous housing separated from services and other types of housing. Some aspects of this This pattern of development is are not conducive to pedestrian access to services, efficient infrastructure investment, or diverse social interaction. Insome c---= e -------=5{:::this _development pattern_tterncould � - result in increased environmental impacts, traffic congestion, monotony in residential subdivision design, and strip development that is oriented to the automobile. ZONING ENTITLEMENTS A large amount of land within the Planning Area is entitled through current zoning. Thus,only certain •• •• - -• • -• - • . ' --cds to be focused on th- - - areas have with • potential for change and on through the Town's development review and approval process. REVENUE ENHANCEMENT The Town's economy (discussed further in the Economic Development Element) is currently fueled by new construction, primarily residential development. In order for the Town to be self-sustaining 92.. Land Use 20 Oro Valley General Plan Draft General Plan Policy Document Town Council Direction:March 6, 2003 and weather the building cycles, it must will need to diversify its economic base. These financial considerations should he balanced with balancing the Town's interest in maintaining its primarily low-density character while balancing with the needs of—for .financial stability and infrastructure efficiency. COMMUNITY IDENTITY As areas are annexed to the Town, the distinction between Oro Valley and adjacent communities may be blurred. New development and redevelopment in these areas will need to be directed to maintain if.a distinct edge to Oro Valley's identity is_._to_k emai_r to nec . GOALS AND POLICIES PRESERVATION OF SONORAN DESERT/MAINTENANCE OF CONNECTED O-P-ENATURAL OPEN SPACE 1.1 To preserve Oro Valley's natural Sonoran Desert environment and the scenic resources that are an important part of the community's quality of life. (See also Open Space and Natural Resources Conservation Element.) 1.1.1 The Town shall pPromote clustering of development-to protect environmentally sensitive areas and to preserve significant, passive use, natural open space within residential neighborhoods. In large-lot or multi-family developments, clustering may also be accomplished by placing building pads close to each other, while employing other mechanisms to protect remaining -.►- -(. _-natural open space. (See also Policy11.1.11.) 1.1.2 The Town shall cContinue to consider development impacts on natural rolling terrain and emphasize low-density developments in these areas. This will include evaluating areas with slopes of 15 percent and greater for development compatibility and safety, with the possibility of preserving them as natural open space. 1.1.3 The Town shall Continue to avoid development encroachment into washes, riparian areas, designated open spaeenatural open space and environmentally sensitive lands. In cases where encroachment is unavoidable, such as in the case of utility or public safety, the Town will require compensation or trade to offset the loss of natural area. 1.1.4 The Town shall cCommit to preserve, protect, and enhance the visual qualities of Oro Valley and surrounding visually significant areas, such as ridgelines, and closely monitoring or reacting quickly to development plans of neighboring communities, and county, state, and federal agencies. Thus, view protection shall be an essential aspect of Oro Valley's community development review and project approval process. Where possible, the Town shall encourage permanent protection of scenic vistas, especially from the Oracle Road Scenic Corridor and the Tangerine Road Corridor. 1.1.5 The Town shall continue to require that all new development in areas with sensitive wildlife use fencing compatible with wildlife movement. 1.1.6 The Town shall continue to require the delineation of building envelopes on lots exceeding 15,000 square feet to encourage the retention of natural buffers between housing units. Building envelopes designate the specific areas that can be disturbed in any way during or following construction. The area outside the building envelope must be maintained in a natural state. 21 Land Use Draft General Plan Policy Document Oro Valley General Plan Town Council Direction:March 6,2003 1.1.7 In areas adjacent to public lands (e.g., Coronado National Forest, Catalina State Park), the Town shall consider promote acquisition of land to further protect or enhance valuable natural areas. As appropriate, the Town will cooperate and/or partner with county, state and federal agencies (e.g., Coronado National Forest) to pursue acquisition. COMMUNITY IDENTITY 1.2 To maintain Oro Valley's distinct identity. 1.2.1 The Town shall rnMaintain Oro Valley's predominantly low-density character while considering needs of financial stability and infrastructure efficiency. 1.2.2 The Town shall cCoordinate with Pima County and other jurisdictions to ensure that development proposals in the Planning Area are compatible with the character of Oro Valley. 1.2.3 The Town shall eEnsure that new development projects at the key entry points to Oro Valley contain distinctive gateway characteristics. DEVELOPMENT DIVERSITY 1.3 To promote a compatible mix of land uses throughout the Oro Valley Planning Area. 1.3.1 The Town shall cEncourage the location of residential neighborhoods close to activity centers compatible with residential uses, and vice versa, to minimize travel times. 1.3.2 The Town shall- Encourage new development to locate uses that depend on convenient transportation access (e.g., higher density residential and commercial) near major transportation corridors. 1.3.3 -- :• - . - -Encourage the establishment of new commercial uses in areas designated near new residential neighborhoods rather than adding intensity to or expanding current retail sites, with the type, scale, and potential for buffering to be taken into account. 1.3.4 The Town shall eEncourage clustering of commercial developments at specific nodes or villages that are planned with strict aesthetic and design guidelines. The Town shall discourage strip commercial developments and free-standing pads. 1.3.5 The Town shall cEncourage master planning that looks comprehensively at the subject properties and all adjacent areas. 1.3.6 The Town shall eEncourage new developments to incorporate accommodations for non- motorized travel in their design. MIXED USE NEIGHBORHOOD 1.4 To promote the development of neighborhoods that support multi-modal transportation, efficient infrastructure expansion, and improvements designed to support a variety and mix of land uses. 1.4.1 _The Town shall develop and adopt a Mixed Use Neighborhood zoning district_prior accepting a rezoning a) l.ication..fo_r-.a.__mixed_use_n-e.i-.hhorhood project. Preparation of the zoning district language shalI reflect the policies of the General_Plan and shall include c en sac quantitative standards for o e public spaces, an --� ------------------------_-.-.-----,---.--.--.-.-.-.-----.------------. ...p..::.-..-..--._..p.............:1- u -h------_:_._........-.------. .---.......-.-.....----- d--..--the appropriate mix of residential and.__.-non-residential uses as noted _in_.Policy 1.4.4. 1.._.4..1.1.4..2 The Town shall cEnsure that the development of any area designated Mixed Use Neighborhood shall be submitted as a master plan. The master plan shall incorporate and Land Use 22 Oro Valley General Plan Draft General Plan Policy Document Town Council Direction: March 6, 2003 address the Best Development Practices policies, adapted in part from the Sonoran Institute's May 2001 report entitled Building from the Best of Tucson. _ _The Town shall cEnsure that areas designated as Mixed Use Neighborhood maintain, preserve and incorporate the historical and cultural resources of the area by integrating historic buildings, archaeological sites and surrounding historical architectural design into the site plan. Architectural style shall incorporate the best design features of the southwest's heritage and culture. 1.4.31.4.4 The Town shall---eEncourage site design that promotes social interaction and enhances a sense of community. Some of the mechanisms that shall be utilized in the site planning process for larger-scale projects (see Policy 1.4.8 regarding smaller-scale or infill projects) include: General Design Features • A balanced mix of uses, such as residential, civic, supporting commercial and work places, parks and recreation, schools and worship opportunities. • A significant portion of the area will be designated as open space that is integrated into the design and easily accessible from all residential areas and should include active and passive recreation. Washes, slopes and other constraints to development may be considered as open space but shall be buffered by additional area to create the accessible and integrated system while considering sensitive areas that should be protected from overuse. • Public spaces such as parks, plazas, and public buildings shall be incorporated into the project. • The remaining area shall include a mix of residential and non-residential uses. • A system of multi-modal trails and pathways shall fully connect residential, commercial and open space areas. • Buildings shall transition from a community commercial scale in the core to a scale comparable to residential areas along the perimeter. • An interconnected street network with traffic calming features. • Mixed-use neighborhoods should include accommodations for public transit service. • Any portion that is publicly accessible open space may be counted in the open space requirements above. Residential Design Features • A variety of residential housing types for a diverse population, with a density of not less than 5 dwelling units per acre and not more than 15 units per acre. • Residential housing shall be oriented to public spaces. Commercial Design Features • Commercial centers shall include civic/public uses. These centers should be no more than 1/4 mile and/or a 15-minute walk from the edge of each neighborhood. • Public art shall be a prominent component of non-residential development. • Inward-directed, fully pedestrian-oriented commercial clusters. w'✓�` 23 Land Use Draft General Plan Policy Document Oro Valley General Plan Town Council Direction:March 6, 2003 • Courtyards and outdoor gathering spaces integrated into commercial clusters. • Distributed parking. 1.4.41.4.5 The Town shall rRequire that desert-compatible design, new technology, and the efficient use of natural resources be incorporated into the architecture and site planning of projects in areas designated Mixed Use Neighborhood. • Use of energy and water-efficient building design and materials. • Solar compatibility, orientation and design features shall be inherent in the design. Town shall rRequire that Sonoran Desert landscape features be integral components of the site design in areas designated Mixed Use Neighborhood. • Environmental impacts on adjacent developed or natural areas shall be considered in the site design. • Environmentally sensitive areas and connections shall be preserved within and adjacent to the site. • Restoration of degraded areas shall be considered to enhance wildlife habitat. • Xeriscape (drought-tolerant) and native plants, and water-harvesting techniques shall be integrated into the site plan design. 1.4.61.4.7 The Town shall eEvaluate regulatory requirements such as building codes and development review for possible modification to permit implementation of the Mixed Use Neighborhood designation. _-__The Town shall eEncourage smaller areas designated Mixed Use Neighborhood to compliment the mix of uses in the surrounding community to create a balanced and diverse pattern of development. 1.4.81.4.9 The Town shall eEnforce standards for commercial development in areas designated Mixed Use Neighborhood: • Except where adjacent to major arterials, CN and C1 zoning district type land uses are permitted. • Where adjacent to major arterials, C2 zoning district type uses are permitted with C-1 zoning district maximum square foot. • The maximum permitted building height for commercial uses is 25 feet, 30 feet for pitched roofs or architectural detail. tf a-e-a- o-w r--k--with-the othe-r- -n -ow -e-rs to submit a d ve10-f3ment -; -the area in accordance with Section 4-20}4-:x:- €1---4--2-0 5. GENERAL LAND USE 1.5 To proactively guide future development in the Planning Area. 1.5.1 The Town shall continue to require detailed site analysis for plan submittals. The information from the site analysis will be used as a criterion in deciding the approval or denial of land use proposals. When appropriate, site tours or inspections will be performed by the Planning and Zoning Commission, Development Review Board and Town Council. /7"'.':5,''� ,/,i'""'""mak•'%/fO.�, Land Use 24 Oro Valley General Plan Draft General Plan Policy Document Town Council Direction:March 6, 2003 1.5.2 The Town shall eContinue to ensure that zoning near open spacenatural open space, parks, washes, trails, trailheads, schools, recreation areas, Tortolita Mountain Park, Catalina State Park, and Pusch Ridge Wilderness provides adequate buffers and compatible uses. 1.5.3 The Town shall continue to incrementally update its zoning to ensure that it is in conformance with the General Plan. This will be accomplished through development projects that replace zoning that is incompatible with the uses designated on the General Plan. 1.5.4 The Town shall pProhibit heavy industrial and outdoor commercial uses that require significant infrastructure, introduce greater truck traffic, and are visually and environmentally incompatible with the Town's vision. 1.5.5 The Town shall wWork with La Cholla Airpark, Inc., and the County to adopt off-airport land use compatibility controls to protect the airport from encroachment by incompatible uses and to ensure the safety of nearby residents. 1.5.6 Ensure that a p proval of higher densities.approved for high density residential projects on reducin the ne ative im-...acts on adjacent !o.w. y.re.Id.çt.al.pro.Jc.c.an.pro.vid.ingde additional landscaping, open space and other amenities. 1.5.7 The Town shall continue to require adequate buffering of commercial and em to mens uses from adjacent_.-neighborhoods/ with--_special consideration..._being givenplacing-_office.uses adjacent to the residential areas 1.5.8 The Town shall continue.torequire that Commerce/Office Park uses locate lower intensit--- lases along arterial streets...with...adequate cks_to.._reduce..the visibility---o-----.larger,..-..more intense uses. - 1.5.9 The Town shall provide other jurisdictions an opportunity to comment on all plan amendments within, or within one-c uarter_mile.of, the planning areas--_of those jurisdictions. 1.5.10 Establish procedures to ensure-__the---coordinated...development-_of--vacant-_area.s._.of.-.40..acres_o_r. more either under multiple or sin--le_owtersh -_ by-__requiring the develo ment__of.-_master glans for those...areas.---....These--..master....plans-must consider impact t ? development on a ll adjoining f ro e_rt es. LAND USE AND AIR QUALITY 1.6 To promote land use planning practices that benefit the air quality of Oro Valley and the region (See also Policy 11.3.4.1 1.6.1 The Town shall c Contin-ue to encourage high density development to concentrate along existing or planned transit corridors within growth areas. 1.6.2 The Town shall eContinue_to.__ensure connectivity of major arterial routes, bicycle routes and pedestrian routes. 1.6.3 The Town shall cEncourage mixed use development with amenities such as day care facilities, bicycle and pedestrian access, employment,and housing. (Also see policies under Goal 1.4i 1.6.4 The Town shall eEnsure predictable, significant enforcement levels for regulating construction and maintenance activities that may produce significant amounts of dust, particularly during high winds. 2 5 Land Use Draft General Plan Policy Document Oro Valley General Plan Town Council Direction: March 6, 2003 1.6.5 The Town sh heEnsure that areas appropriately zoned and planned for commercial use are developed. 1.6.6 The Town shall cEstablish and maintain minimum density and intensity standards for development within planned activity centers and Mixed Use Neighborhoods, particularly for planned transit corridors. 1.6.7 The Town shall pPromote access management practices for significant roadways in an attempt to reduce the likelihood of future conflicts and multiple access points. 1.6.8 The Town shall pPrepare standards for evaluating developments of regional impact (regional traffic generators), including an analysis of other committed or planned development within a project's impact area. LAND USE MAP The Land Use Map for the General Plan depicts the proposed general uses of land within Oro Valley. It functions as official Town policy on the allocation and distribution of different land uses. This pattern of land uses is shown on the Land Use Map by means of various land use designations, each of which denotes specific types of land use. The boundary lines between land use designations are shown as precisely as possible, and generally follow property lines, washes, and/or roads. The Town's Zoning Map implements the General Plan land use designations by ordinance at a much more detailed, parcel-specific level. LAND USE STANDARDS Following is a brief explanation of the Town's approach to stating land use intensity standards for the designations appearing on the Land Use Map, followed by descriptions of the uses permitted under and standards associated with each designation. In addition to characterizing land use designations according to types of allowable uses, the General Plan must, according to state law, specify for each land use designation standards of population density and building intensity. Standards of building intensity for residential uses are stated in this General Plan in terms of the allowable range of dwelling units per-macre. The densityapplied as follows: . The____maximumnumber dwelling units allowed..__on a. particular piece of residential) - designated property is based on the size of the area under discussion (e.... aparcel) and the maximum -densit.._. .permitted_ under the residential desJgn ..tiqp. PP.UOd....j.ç)a pro_pert-...._.....or....instance,, .an area .of 40 acres....with a designation of LDR2 could have o 80 dwelling units. Z.::::t ensit s '-.:-t ir .. .ortions....oi....the..... re .r:nc........be-- h i her than the maxi..n urn in the land ose designation s...-long..'_as the.. maximum numbe.r....)f....units is notexceeded and theland„. use matches the land usedescri. tr example, if _........ ............ .._.._.. ...-'� ion::........--._� . Foeam ........._.-- :. ........-p.....:: ................thc......descripton ......�s......1:or single-family, detached land uses the land use can not be townhomes or any other attached housing. Standards of population density for residential uses can be derived by multiplying the maximum number of dwellings per net-acre by the average number of persons per dwelling unit, which for purposes of this General Plan is assumed to be 2.41 persons (based on the average household size reported in the 2000 Census). Land Use 26 Oro Valley General Plan Draft General Plan Policy Document Town Council Direction:March 6, 2003 Standards of building intensity for non-residential uses are stated in terms of maximum allowable floor-area Various Building Configurations ratios (FARs). A floor-area ratio is the ratio of the gross Representing an FAR of 7.00 building square footage permitted on a lot to the net square footage of the lot. For example, on a lot with 10,000 net square feet of land area, an FAR of 1.00 will allow 10,000 square feet of gross square feet of building -. `- floor area to be built, regardless of the number of stories - , in the building (e.g., 5,000 square feet per floor on two floors or 10,000 square feet on one floor). On the same lot, an FAR of 0.50 would allow 5,000 square feet of floor area and FAR of 0.25 would allow 2,500 square - 141414k feet. The diagram to the right illustrates how buildings of one and two stories could be developed on a given lot with an FAR of 1.00. LAND USE DESIGNATIONS The Land Use Map of this General Plan uses 14 land use designations to depict the types of land uses that will be allowed in Oro Valley. ._.- . .- ---..policy recommendationsonly Thedesi nations:may notre presenttheactuatzonin. n re erties. No decisions regardinglane! use purchases or foto re c�onstruc:tion should be based solei on these designations:_ For information regardingthe most current zoning entitlements on a ro ert refer to the official Zoning Map and...the.Zoning Code available at the Town Clerk's Office Following are brief descriptions of the intent of each of the land use designations appearing on the Land Use Map. Note that emergency services uses (e.g., police and fire) may be permitted under all designations with appropriate review. Rural Low-Density Residential(R-LDR, 0-0.3 DU/AC) This land use designation denotes areas of large lot single-family_.detached development in a rural environment. Rural low-density residential designation areas range up to 0.3 dwelling units per acre. Areas of rural residential development are appropriate where there is a desire to retain a rural lifestyle or where protection of the natural environment is necessary. This category is primarily beyond the Urban Services Boundary. Low-Density Residential(LDR 1L 0.4-1.2 DU/AC) The district denotes areas where single-family detached residential development is desirable, but only if it is at a density that will permit retention of a rural, open character. Low-density residential designation areas range up to 1.2 dwelling units per acre. Delineation of building envelopes on individual lots is also encouraged to clearly indicate which areas will be disturbed and which will not. Low-Density Residential(LDR2 1.3-2.0 DU/AC) The district denotes areas where single-family detached residential development is desirable, but only if it is at a density that will permit retention of an open character. Low-density residential designation areas range up to 2.0 dwelling units per acre. Delineation of building envelopes on individual lots is also encouraged to clearly indicate which areas will be disturbed and which will not. 27 Land Use Draft General Plan Policy Document Oro Valley General Plan Town Council Direction:March 6, 2003 Medium-Density Residential(MDR,.2.1-5.0 DU/AC) This designation is where single-family detached, townhouse, or patio home development is suitable, ranging from 2.1 to 5.0 dwelling units per acre. These areas should be located close to schools, shopping, and employment. High-Density Residential(HDR,.5.1+ DU/AC) This land use designation denotes areas where single-family attached, mobile or manufactured housing (within the existing Highlands subdivision), townhouse, patio home, condominium, and apartment development is appropriate. These areas should be located close to arterial access and shopping and employment opportunities. High traffic volume impacts on local, lower density residential streets are discouraged. Master Planned Community(MPC) This land use designation refers to areas where large multi-use developments should be planned and developed in a comprehensive manner. Density ranges will be determined at the time of rezoning by examining the development plan and development impact analysis. Any proposed master planned community designation requires the submittal of a concept plan. Mixed Use Neighborhood(MUN) This designation is intended to be a setting for compact, transportation-efficient land use patterns. Mixed Use Neighborhood may include a mix of housing types at a net--density of 5 to 15 dwelling units per acre. Supporting commercial and services uses may be developed at FARs defined in the appropriate zoning district as specified in Policy 1.4.8. Non-residential uses are encouraged to be included as part of a neighborhood center, including retail stores, convenience stores, personal and business services and offices, community facilities and other uses designed to primarily serve the needs of everyday living in the neighborhood. Supporting land uses, such as parks and recreation, shall be included, and public facilities, churches and schools, may be included. A full range of urban services and infrastructure is required. Resort and Golf Course (RGC) This designation denotes areas where resorts, country clubs and golf courses are appropriate. Resorts include hotel accommodations, restaurants, health clubs, and recreation facilities. Country clubs do not include hotel accommodations. Golf courses may include specific golf-related activities such as clubhouses, driving ranges, and storage yards. Neighborhood Commercial and Office (NCO) This designation denotes commercial and office areas located with good arterial access (i.e., at the intersections of arterial roadways or along Oracle Road) that are close to residential areas. Within these areas, uses such as grocery stores, drugstores, and offices tend to serve the surrounding neighborhoods and are integrated with those neighborhoods. Offices include professional offices, tourism-related businesses, and services. The recommended maximum FAR in the NCO designation is that of the C-1 zoning district. Community/Regional Commercial(CRC) This designation is for commercial areas at the intersections of principal arterials. Uses may include variety stores, small department stores, and large-scale commercial uses (such as major department ..moi Land Use 28 Oro Valley General Plan Draft General Plan Policy Document Town Council Direction: March 6, 2003 stores) that can be sited to serve regions of the metropolitan area. The recommended maximum FAR in the CRC designation is that of the C-2 zoning district. Commerce/Office Park(COP) This designation denotes areas where commercial, office, and/or light manufacturing can occur. These uses can occur in a planned business park-type of environment with clustered buildings and inward focused activity. Commerce parks often include a mix of light industrial, professional office, office/showroom, office/warehouse, retail services, and related uses. The specific zoning district will be determined based upon site use, adjacent land use impact, and intensity of development. The recommended maximum FAR in the COP designation is that of the Technological Park zoning district. Public/Semi-Public(PSP) This designation denotes acreage dedicated for public or semi-public uses, which include churches, police/fire substations, Town facilities, and hospitals. The recommended maximum FAR in the PSP designation is that of the Technological Park zoning district. Schools (SCH) Schools are public or private places of general instruction including public and charter schools where grades K-12 are taught, and junior and four-year colleges and universities. The recommended maximum FAR in the PSP designation is that of the Technological Park zoning district. Parks (PARK) This designation denotes areas that have been developed or set-aside as public/semi-public recreational facilities. Open Space (OS) These are natural apns_pace areas that have been preserved through zoning, conservation easements, or public ownership. Significant Resource Area (SRA) This designation denotes areas that contain key historic or archeological sites or other environmentally sensitive lands. It is an overlay that includes areas that have been preserved and those that should be preserved through the methods listed in the Open Space and.._.Natural_.Resources Conservation Element. If these areas are not preserved, any development that takes place in them should blend with the natural landscape, promote preservation of scenic vistas, protect wildlife habitat, and preserve important archeological and historic sites by developing at the lowest density allowable in the underlying designation and by clustering within the least sensitive portions of the SRA area. In order to reserve prQperty propertywithin an SRA overlay zone densities .may.be transferred from within the SRA overlay zone to other areas of a property. The transferable densis (TD) within the SRA overlay shall be the lowest density allowable in the underlying land use designation(s). This density �. sfiretellble transfer may increase hallowable density---------.. ............... _......-------..--. ------- --......__ ... ...........-------- -.-y--.in toseportions .of the--.property to-----which_.. density is transferred above the stated density range e for the land use designation(s) in that area. However, density_.trnsfe__rs.--_must...meet.the ...following criteria: 29 Land Use Draft General Plan Policy Document Oro Valley General Plan Town Council Direction:March 6,2003 4. Te densiy at the periherof e pptshall notexceedeither that of the underlying d..e..sigrtatio.n...Qr..th.ei..1..d.j.o.ning..pro.p.erty...wh...Ic.he.y.e..ris...ge.a.te.ris...greater. . _The resultant...a-nd-...use...within...-any designation-nation on the property must be consistent with description of the_housing type provided in the land use section, Thus if an area is described as single-family detachedhousing,__---the density transfer could not effectuate a single-family.._attached..__develops:nen.t..._.__C _r_.if_the.area__is_-_d.esi.gnated for single-family housing of any kind, it..co ul d.-._not.._ e_.d eve l o.ped.__f o r..-multi-family.uses. National Forest(NF) This designation is applied only to the Coronado National Forest, which is a wilderness area with limited recreational uses permitted (e.g., hiking). GROWTH AREAS The Town has identified five "growth areas," as follows: 1. Oracle Road/Tangerine Road: Southeast Rancho Vistoso commercial center, the campus industrial park in Rancho Vistoso Neighborhood 3, and adjacent areas. 2. Oracle Road/First Avenue: The Target Center, Steam Pump Ranch, Honeywell, and adjacent areas. 3. Oracle Road/Magee Road: Westward Look and adjacent areas. 4. Foothills Mall Area: Bounded generally by La Cholla, Ina, Shannon, and Magee Roads. 5. La Cholla Road/Tangerine Road: The area encompassing the southeast, southwest, and northwest corners of the intersection of La Cholla and Tangerine. As defined in the State statutes, these are areas "that are particularly suitable for planned multi-modal transportation and infrastructure expansion and improvements designed to support a planned concentration of a variety of uses, such as residential, office, commercial, tourism and industrial uses." URBAN SERVICES BOUNDARY Figure 4: Land Use Map delineates an Urban Services Boundary (USB) around most of the Planning Area. The Town does not intend to provide urban infrastructure to areas outside of the USB. These areas should not receive any increase in density or land use intensity over what currently exists. SPECIAL AREA POLICIES Kai-Capri General 1. Trans-..ers_of._residential..densities...are.._permitted.__and encouraged i.n-the.a-rea.--.Rri.mar receiving areas are:.._(1) the graded area_in the north central portion of the site;. and 2 areas adjcent to Rooney: Ranch no.__more than_660 north c f the south_boundary and no farther east than the east__edge of Palisades splits._ Unitsshould be transferred off the_following areas: (1) SRAs (2) areas along North_First Avenue (especially the area between the road and the Palisades Splits parcels,and (3)the area southeast and....visible-.from Palisades Splits parcels. 2. Transfers of orui { densities from _SRAs- blclin-gw-ithin SRAs that are not riparian------------------------------- --_.....---------------..::--------......-....-------.--.--.: �..- .:.... ......-areas (including-.--50-foot.--buffers), 1!oodplains,-.---or_..-25_----.percent slope may be calculated at up to 1.2 Land Use 30 Oro Valley General Plan Draft General Plan Policy Document Town Council Direction:March 6,2003 units per acre. Transfers of densities off the otherSRA,_or building within t_hem, o_r4 units per acre.. 3, _Primftive .trails, with_public.access_easements, shall pro_yid_ed_un less otherwise. prohibited by law. be within the existing wash areas,_will connq_cl. t9 thepp_en_5pc4r_e adjacent to the north boundary of the site, and will_provide a connectipp frorpthqPalisdes .SpArea..southeasterly.to_the wash. 4,.Ar_v change to....the .neraUlaRthat..wmild mo.re tha.R.1..2....units per acre,.over the residential area on the property shall be treated as_a major a_me_pdment._ As currently mapped1 the maximum _number of residential .265, Anychangpofthecomercial area to.High_Oensity_Res_identiaLuses_sha II be_treatectas__amajor__amendment, Jh. Oro Valley„Zoning Code__Revised will apply. Neighborhood Commercial/Office (NCO) 1. Must be developed for commercial and__office_uses as pa rtof_an___overal_l_ master__pla_nthat includes pjan_n_ing_for the_MPC property_to_th_e_south. 2. Any building..within...200 feet. of North First_Aven.uc,, _be....higher.„_than_25 feet...as pleasured _f romthe_finished.grade_of North_first mrytess,„.the.,applicapt dernon.strates by, a viewshedanalysis that...a...greater wi_ll_ponterfere with views of he Catalinas. frontage to_a_deptil of 300__feet....must be_maintained_as Ayiew corridor a ncl for...building purposes, aresshall. not...extend,_on North_firstAvenueto_..the south_of_the.Evergreen Malgreen's)___Development„. Master Planned Community be...developed__ for residential uses as part.of...an overall master plan that_ includes planning.for..the__N.C.Q property to the north, 2._ Any building wi.thin..2.00.feet of North First Avenue_shall notbe_higher. than feet,_un.less the.applicant demonstrates by a viewshed analysisthat a greater_building height will not interfere with views of the Catalinas. of isadesEQad..or existing deyelopmentshallnoLbe._higher than."'.8 feet unless the_applicant demonstrates_by viewshed_analysis that a.greater building height not interferemith Vie.WS of_the__Catalinas, 4._ -There shall be n_o_deveopment in the 100-yearfloodplain, riparian areas or on any slopes of 25%_or more, excluding roadway and utilities. 5... The only housing.type permitted is single-family detached_residence. mass grading for residential.uses_in undisturbed.areas_Any_mass grading sha _requ approval_of_the Panninwand ZoningAdministrator. 7. Nip buildings shall be_constructed within_100 feet of the„east property line adjacent to existing residential areas. 31 Land Use Draft General Plan Policy Document Oro Valley General Plan Town Council Direction: March 6, 2003 Area North of the Naranja Town Site Public/Semi-Public :._------us---e-----s---------a------r--=e------------d------e------s----i gn----.a-----r-..-e-----s---..-----.,o_._._.n....t_--h------e-----------property... for::_t-::h-.-_:e purpose--.-o.f....... pa_....-r---t...n......eri n ---_with----_the . Department.-.of----..Energy......(DOE) to.---_develop...a......pilot project related to energy and solar technologies research, development and demonstrations. As this type of use involves cor orate partnerships, the uses..-in._CommerceIORice Park.._are....appropriate where they--support the joint DOE--Town projects. Rooney Ranch North The area designated as Master--Planned Community.ma.y..be...developed..t up to three units per acre. Kelly Rance Seek to..... c:c,ue.....th ......Ke.11y......Ra.nc.h.....property.....throug��. a joint effort with the National Forest...... ............. ..-...-...�.. ...:-...... ......................r.................................. ..... . .......... ..............------...... .........:.:::... ..... .. ....................................................._..............................:............... .Service, Arip.pa..S .te....Park..s1...antd Pima......County,...-monitor the Keller Nursery roperty, and maintain the Significantdesignation on the...whole property. . LAND USE MAP The Land Use Map designates land within the town according to the 14 designations described above and summarized in Table 2. These designations are depicted in Figure . Table 2: Planning Area Land Use Designations and Acreage Distribution % of Designation Label Acres Total Rural Low Density Residential RLDR 10,212.8 20.6% Low Density Residential (0.4 - 1.2) LDR 1 8,416.8 17.0% Low Density Residential (1.3 - 2.0) LDR 2 1,155.6 2.3% Medium Density Residential MDR 5,060.9 10.2% High Density Residential HDR 1,552.3 3.1% Mixed Use Neighborhood MUN 431.0 0.9% Master Planned Community MPC 682.4 1.4% Resort/Golf Course R/GC 1,919.9 3.9% Neighborhood Commercial/Office NCO 879.4 1.8% Community/Regional Commercial CRC 511.7 1.0% Commerce/Office Park COP 741.0 1.5% Public/Semi-Public PSP 519.4 1.0% School SCH 442.9 0.9% Parks PARK 3,888.8 7.9% Open Space OS 8,009.1 16.2% National Forest NF 5,056.9 10.2% Total 49,480.9 100.0% Deleted Area (Catalina) DEL 163.3 Significant Resource Area (Overlay) SRA 13,573.9 ,„,,,,,,00"......,„, , ,--- _JP"' ------,--, Land Use 32 Oro Valley General Plan Draft General Plan Policy Document Town Council Direction: March 6, 2003 Figure 4: Land Use Map [Provided as a separate attachment] 9y 3 3 Land Use Draft General Plan Policy Document Oro Valley General Plan Town Council Direction:March 6, 2003 Land Use 34 Oro Valley General Plan Draft General Plan Policy Document Town Council Direction: March 6, 2003 2. COMMUNITY DESIGN STATEMENT _ •,. - . ; -_ • - - -- --• :•_. - - -- --- : [he Town should, to the greatest extent possible, integrate the manmade elements into the natural environment with great sensitivity and with minimal disruption to existing topographic forms and ecosystems. In order to foster the realization of these goals of sensitive development and minimal disruption to the existing natural environment, it is critical that future development be sensitively located with large areas of the natural desert left in an undisturbed state for the enjoyment of all residents and the continued viability of existing biotic communities. GROWING SMARTER/PLUS REQUIREMENTS The State's Growing Smarter/Plus Statutes do not include any requirements for addressing community design within general plans, for communities of any size. The Town's decision to address these is entirely optional. KEY POLICY ISSUES DESIGN STANDARDS The Town has ado ted Design Standards, which cannot be static. They need to continue to evolve and respond to the future development._.-of the Town.-.--to---providePrinciptes basic to all design • - ..-_ -- • •• . .- •. consistency, continuity, relationship to natural colors and textures, and reduction of visual clutter. These guidelines should apply to site planning, landscaping, and C 0"1•11 C .• • f • C . •• ••••" I . ! • • • resources. Architectural design criteria should develop an architectural "character" without being so r*,•- • : -•• :- . •.• ••• - ectural expression. SITE PLANNING A major goal of Oro Valley is to preserve the existing natural Sonoran Desert to the greatest extent possible for existing and future generations. Large scale."__cdeveloprnent.in -view.-.corri-clors,.._.grad ngof large areas the introduction ofnon-native plant species and the destruction of habitat are prinw i.ssues-..re- ted.._to growth.One means of accomplishing this task is to delineate view corridors and limit ar as of the To , .••• ..• • •:• d be, in addition to being clustered, low-lying--hugging the contours of the natural topography. The cora.. . - ,•. •:. : • •• . C ". •- wi-th the possible end of including them in a municipal pathway system. Another aspect that should be clearly expressed in the Town's site planning standards is respect for the land. Flora and fauna in a • . ._ .. .. . • . . •. •. .. • - _•. .6' .. . • . .• • • • •• • C • ek YL 35 Community Design Draft General Plan Policy Document Oro Valley General Plan Town Council Direction:March 6, 2003 ♦ *a • ^- f • .; •♦ •. • -••-.nt in whether a particular plant is appropriate for pa-rt-icular application in Oro Valley will be its water use and need for maintenance. . $ a • LJ • -acrd C C '•• • C • •• '• • Ai Ab . •• • C C • •'' 1 I - • • • •* w:• • C • - y� C ..••, •, •. — a • . - • ;- .fes,-Bilifefings should seem to be a part of, or in, the landscape • 4,0^0 • • • !! • •• !• • •'�' ma • V'' •• • • natural contours of the existing topography. SIGNAGE Increased commercial_activity has added signage throughout the Town. _Signage controls have to balance citizens concerns about the increasing level of signage with the needs of businesses to attract cu_stomers.In order to protect the visual serenity of the Town, the standards for sign.-- '- - , . -• LIGHTING Increased-...0 development threatens our (-lark skies for • a . -.• -: - - -- 'a :f • reds of the region's astronomers as well as the wishes of its and Town residents. However,the desire for dark skies needs to consider safety Exceptions may be necessary in areas where security is a major, demonstrated concern, such as schools and large shopping center parking lots. Even in these instances, much light pollution can be avoided by requiring certain fixture placements and-)-ate •• w w- •♦ ••- .-•I • . GOALS AND POLICIES BUILT ENVIRONMENT 2.1 To ensure that the built environment is aesthetically pleasing and compatible with the natural surroundings. 2.1.1 The Town shall p Continue to promote architectural themes and project site design that blends the built environment with natural surroundings. The Town strongly rRecommends that project design adheres to the following guidelines: • Building height and bulk should be moderate to low intensity, in harmony with individual site attributes. • Use earth tone colors and colors predominant in the surrounding natural landscape; •:: : Masonry/tile materials are strongly preferred. • Parking lots with greater than 20-car capacity shall be screened from adjacent uses and public thoroughfares, clustered or distributed to reduce heat concentration, increase landscape areas, and provide green belts. • Require residential development calling for building height in excess of 18 feet to show a variety of rooflines. Community Design 36 Oro Valley General Plan Draft General Plan Policy Document Town Council Direction:March 6, 2003 • Those---delineated in Policy 11.3.3... -� •:• • • • • •• 4".""" " . ••.• w . • • M► " i .41 " • • w try:" •w •• • • w• •• • 2.1.2 The Town shall rRequire new development projects to explore solutions that employ natural materials and shall prohibit designs that channelize watercourses except where extreme threats to public safety would exist if the watercourse were not channelized. 2.1.3 The Town shall Per the Drain_a_e Desi---n_.Manual _ . the._.Town....s......a._.._...cont-inue...to-.require. the use of soft materials •- -- : :•-.;• `• - -• containing integral desert colors for erosion protection as opposed to concrete lining. 2.1.4 The Town shall rRequire that all development proposals depict an arrangement of and massing of buildings and/or arrangement of lots to minimize impacts on views from adjacent properties and streets and from properties and streets internal to the proposed project while providing privacy for residents. 2.1.5 The Town shall co-ntinueto.require that all development proposals employ design strategies that minimize changes to existing topography and the disturbance of existing vegetation. 2.1.6 The Town shall rRequire that buildings be designed with recognition that all sides of the buildings, including the roofs, may affect their surroundings. 2.1.7 In order to maximize integration of the built environment with the natural environment and to minimize distractions of the built environment, the Town shall require all new development proposals to incorporate means of reducing the apparent size and bulk of buildings. 2.1.8 The Town shall continue to require that all landscape improvements adhere to the following general guidelines: • Maintain-a_ ....redominantly natural desert. ma---e.._.an._._...__c onservin. wate.r..resou.rc es • Preserve, restore,.and enhance.-the ecological_--and.Scenic..qualities.of-.the_.__natural landscape; • mitigate-Mitigate negative visual impacts of buildings and parking lots; • add-Add_aesthetic charm, interest and character; and • improve Improve the functional use of a site. 2.1.9 The Town shall rRequire that all new development proposals consider existing landscaping within 400 feet of the project site to provide and maintain landscape continuity within the community. 2.1.10 Create standards for si gna e to provide information and direction to allow businesses to attract and maintain customers with the least signage possible. 2.1.11 Provide architectural deli.-n.-criteriatohel..-.theTown.__d-evelo__._an.architectural_"character" without_._being-so rigid as to hamper creative architectural expression. SOLAR DESIGN 2.2 To ensure access to, and control of, incident solar energy. $'S 3 7 Community Design Draft General Plan Policy Document Oro Valley General Plan Town Council Direction: March 6, 2003 2.2.1 - Promote site planning and architectural design that reduces heating and cooling demands, provides more comfortable indoor and outdoor living spaces, and avoids blocking or reflecting sun on adjacent public spaces or buildings. LIGHTING 2.3 To ensure the maintenance of dark skies and at the same time provide for the safety of its residents. 2.3.1 Provide adequate lighting levels.to meet-security standards, and place fixtures and require lamp_types that minimize light pollution. y� xra Community Design 38 Oro Valley General Plan Draft General Plan Policy Document Town Council Direction: March 6, 2003 3. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STATEMENT Oro Valley's economic future is interwoven with its distinctive community character based on a residential/resort image and its proximity to the Pusch Ridge Wilderness, Coronado National Forest, and Catalina State Park. Diversification in the local revenue base_, encouraged through additions to - ,-- -. , -: - -• b - -. • ' is desirable. However, any new development must be consistent with the community's vision for the future and values. GROWING SMARTER/PLUS REQUIREMENTS The State's Growing Smarter/Plus Statutes do not include any requirements for addressing economic development within general plans, for communities of any size. The Town's decision to address these is entirely optional. KEY POLICY ISSUES DIVERSIFICATION OF THE ECONOMY The current reliance the community has on growth and development to fuel its economy leaves Oro Valley extremely vulnerable to economic fluctuations. As the Town approaches build-out, development will slow down and the revenue it currently generates will have to be replaced. Diversification of this revenue stream with high-quality, low-impact development wi#n:ayallow the Town to provide services without increasing or adding new taxes or fees as new revenue sources. Resort-based tourism and eco-tourism, which depend on the natural and cultural resources of the region, are a natural fit with the Town's environmental ethic. RETAIL DEVELOPMENT/LEAKAGE A high percentage of Oro Valley residents spend a significant amount of money outside of the Town reducing the financial benefits to the Town. Creation of The Town shall encourage preferred high- end shopping opportunities through development and annexation could reduce retail leakage. JOB CREATION There are some retail and service sector jobs available, but the majority of its residents are professionally employed. Therefore, the local businesses must import employees to work in Oro Valley while residents must leave the Town to work. According to the 1990 census over 90 percent of Oro Valley working residents leave the Town to work. There .is a. need _in___Oro Valley needs to promote for high-tech, campus-type office development with opportunities for professional employment so that residents can work in the Town. REVENUE GENERATION Sales tax revenues are not the only source of income for the Town. Some residents support other methods, such as development fees, user fees, property taxes, and annexations to pay for services. GOALS AND POLICIES ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY 3.1 To ensure long-term financial and economic sustainability for the Town of Oro Valley. sy' 39 Economic Development Draft General Plan Policy Document Oro Valley General Plan Town Council Direction: March 6, 2003 3.1.1 To ensure that future growth reflects the desires of the community in balance with an analysis of the Town's financial needs, the Town shall maintain and periodically update a Strategic Plan for Economic Development to ensure that future development will complement community values and implement the community's economic vision for the future, while maintaining the ability of Oro Valley to attract and retain desirable businesses. 3.1.2 - , - • :Continue to strive for a diverse economic base that will help reduce Oro Valley's dependence on revenues derived from growth-related sources. The Town shall eEncourage and support the following types of uses as means of diversifying the local tax base, increasing local employment opportunities, and decreasing expenditure leakage to nearby communities. • Hospital and health services. • Technology-related employers (e.g., biotech, optics). • High-end commercial establishments. • Businesses that provide services to and support the retirement community, such as medical supplies or geriatric specialists. • Tourism and eco-tourism related to the area's natural amenities and cultural history, including Catalina State Park, Coronado National Forest, and the Biosphere. • Higher education facilities. 3.1.3 The Town shall rMake strategic public investments, such as capital improvements, that support appropriate, desirable economic development. 3.1.4 The Town shall cContinue its efforts to attract new high-end retail and service businesses, especially those in under-represented categories, in order to help reduce expenditure leakage. 3.1.5 The Town shall rRequire the preparation of economic impact analyses for all major development proposals (defined as commercial, employment, multi-family, or mixed-use developments over 20 acres or any development with over 200 residential acres) and proposed annexations to the Town. 3.1.6 The Town shall sSupport the development of high quality employment-related uses that are compatible and consistent with the scale, character, and workforce of the community. Campus-type employment centers that emphasize a unified architectural theme, pedestrian orientation, and a natural landscaping theme are encouraged. 3.1.7 The Town may cConsider alternative revenue sources, such as a property tax and additional impact/user fees as alternative revenue sources. - 11, - .- • tax to be levied, the Mayor and Council shall submit a proposed amount to be raised by primary property taxes fo 3.1.8 The Town shall rRecruit commercial businesses that do not negatively impact the neighboring residential areas. 3.1.9 Recognizing the Town's interest in annexing areas within the planning area and the positive fiscal--...analysis of.the planning area asa whole,._revise annexation.policies and procedures to expedite--..annexations_within the Planning Area. Economic Development 40 Oro Valley General Plan Draft General Plan Policy Document Town Council Direction: March 6, 2003 4. COST OF DEVELOPMENT STATEMENT This Cost of Development Element articulates the Town's interest in ensuring that new development in Oro Valley does its fair share to perpetuate the high standards that the Town has established since its incorporation. The goals and policies of this element will ensure that these standards are maintained and that new development addresses the needs and interests of new as well as existing residents and the Town government. GROWING SMARTER/PLUS REQUIREMENTS According to the State's Growing Smarter/Plus statutes, the Cost of Development Element must do the following: Elldentifies policies and strategies to require development to pay its fair share toward the cost of additional public service needs generated by new development, with appropriate exceptions when in the public interest. This element shall include: BA component that identifies various mechanisms that are allowed by law and that can be used to fund and finance additional public services necessary to serve the development, including bonding, special taxing districts, development fees, in lieu fees, facility construction, dedications and service privatization. BA component that identifies policies to ensure that any mechanisms that are adopted by the municipality under this element result in a beneficial use to the development, bear a reasonable relationship to the burden imposed on the municipality to provide additional necessary public services to the development and otherwise are imposed according to law. Essentially, the Cost of Development is intended to ensure that new development pays for the public infrastructure and services that are required to serve that development. As with other Growing Smarter/Plus elements, this requirement is targeted primarily at high growth areas, with the objective of avoiding public subsidies of private development. KEY POLICY ISSUES COMPLIANCE WITH GROWING SMARTER/PLUS The Cost of Development Element is new to the Town of Oro Valley. While the Town has enacted measures to ensure that new development is paying for its fair share of the costs associated with new development, it has not formally adopted broad policy, either in the General Plan or elsewhere. The Cost of Development Element is the Town's opportunity to do so. GOALS AND POLICIES FAIR SHARE ALLOCATION OF COSTS 4.1 To ensure that new development pays its fair share of the additional costs of extending or improving public service facilities and systems and that these costs do not financially burden existing residents. 4.1.1 The long-term fiscal impacts, both cost and revenue generation, to the Town and its taxpayers relating to proposed new developments shall be evaluated as a criterion in the development review process. yam, �,n .. dd 41 Cost of Development Draft General Plan Policy Document Oro Valley General Plan Town Council Direction: March 6, 2003 4.1.2 The Town shall aContinue to assess the long-term costs and benefits of annexation versus short-term gains. 4.1.3 The Town shall eContinue to encourage annexation of county islands and peninsulas to facilitate infrastructure expansion and improve operational efficiencies of municipal services, and standardize design criteria. 4.1.4 The Town shall require new development to pay its fair share towards the cost of additional public facility and service needs generated by new development, with appropriate exceptions when in the public interest, and shall continue to review and set development fees to meet the fair share requirement. The fair share review will recognize the fiscal benefits of the development as well as the costs. 4.1.5 The Town shall require new development to construct or provide funds towards the construction of regional facilities necessary to serve the development, meeting the twin tests of rational nexus and rough proportionality. 4.1.6 In areas where infrastructure is not programmed, the Town may require the installation of on- site and off-site facilities to serve the ultimate buildout of the area. 4.1.7 The Town nareContribute towards the development of infrastructure facilities in areas where infrastructure is not adjacent, but reasonably available, programmed, and funded. 4.1.8 In unincorporated areas within the Planning Area, - : - -. work with Pima County to ensure that new development contributes to the construction of public facilities at the Town's service level standards. 4.1.9 The Town may pPermit the reduction of required facilities, payments, or fees in designated infill incentive areas or other areas in accordance with the Arizona State Law and in the public interest. FUNDING MECHANISMS 4.2 To employ the most efficient and equitable funding mechanisms to provide public facilities and services to new development and to upgrade existing facilities and services. 4.2.1 The Town shalftContinue to employ development fees as a mechanism to ensure that new development contributes its fair share toward the cost of new facilities and services needed to serve the new development. The Town shall ensure that its development fees meet the rational nexus and proportionality tests. 4.2.2 The Town shall cContinue to use bonding as a funding source for the construction of public facilities to serve new and existing development. 4.2.3 The Town shall cConsider the use of special districts for the replacement/upgrading of public facilities in areas of existing development. 4.2.4 The Town shall cConsider the use of privatization, public-private partnerships, and jurisdictional revenue/facilities sharing, where such funding mechanisms can be shown to result in lower capital and operating expenditures at the same or better level of service. 4.2.5 The Town shall eExplore the use of repayment agreements and financial participation in the construction of facilities by developers that are larger than needed by a new development or that extend beyond a new development. Cost of Development 42 Oro Valley General Plan Draft General Plan Policy Document Town Council Direction: March 6, 2003 4.2.6 The Town shall periodically undertake comprehensive studies to evaluate the efficiency, equity, and legality of existing and potential funding mechanisms for the provision of public services to new and existing development. Based on the findings of this evaluation, the Town shall update existing funding mechanisms to reflect the cost of providing public services to new development. SERVICE AND FINANCIAL ANALYSIS 4.3 To ensure that the Town has sufficient information to effectively plan for, develop, and implement funding mechanisms to support the development of infrastructure and services to serve new and existing development. 4.3.1 The Town shall uUndertake an evaluation of current levels of service (LOS) for public services provided to Town residents and businesses. Based on this evaluation, the Town will identify indicators to periodically measure the quality of services provided. These periodic measurements will provide the basis for establishing budgetary priorities for Town facilities and services and adjusting financing mechanisms, as appropriate. The Town shall uUpdate the LOS evaluation study at regular intervals (e.g., every three to five years). 4.3.2 The Town shall pPrepare and regularly update a fiscal impact model to determine the cost of new development and annexations on public infrastructure, facilities, and services. The Town ill uUtilize the fiscal impact model to determine and regularly update the level of funding mechanisms used to assess new development. 4.3.3 The Town shall aAnnually prepare concise, easy-to-understand summaries in text, tabular and/or graphic form of the annual Budget Plan, Capital Improvement Program, cost of public services studies, level of service studies, funding mechanism studies, and related studies. The Town shall aAnnually make these summaries available to Town staff, elected and appointed officials, residents, businesses, and other interested parties. 43 Cost of Development Draft General Plan Policy Document Oro Valley General Plan Town Council Direction: March 6, 2003 Cost of Development 44 Oro Valley General Plan Draft General Plan Policy Document Town Council Direction: March 6, 2003 5. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION STATEMENT Oro Valley's transportation system, as well as the transportation system for the Planning Area as a whole, must provide residents and visitors with safe, convenient and efficient mobility. With scarce financial resources, the transportation system must also be cost-effective in order to successfully compete for limited local, state and federal funds. The current and future demand for movement of goods and services must be accommodated in a manner that meets the needs of business while preserving Oro Valley's neighborhoods and the Sonoran Desert environment. Reduction in traffic volumes and vehicle miles traveled is a desirable goal both to reduce traffic congestion and maintain air quality standards. Development of a transportation network that promotes alternative modes of transportation (e.g., transit, bicycling) and trip reduction programs (e.g., telecommuting, compressed work weeks and ridesharing), and the adoption of a land-use policy that links trip origins to nearby destinations are proven methodologies which can achieve this goal. GROWING SMARTER/PLUS REQUIREMENTS The State's Growing Smarter/Plus statutes include the following direction concerning the content of the Circulation Element for communities with fewer than 50,000 residents. (General location and extent of existing and proposed freeways, arterial and collector streets, bicycle routes and any other modes of transportation as may be appropriate, all correlated with the Land Use Element of the General Plan. The Growing Smarter/Plus statutes also describe requirements for a bicycling element, but only as a mandate for communities with more than 50,000 residents. These requirements, which are optional for smaller communities such as Oro Valley, are as follows: ElConsists of proposed bicycle facilities such as bicycle routes, bicycle parking areas and designated bicycle street crossing areas. Together, these requirements are intended to provide guidance concerning the development of all aspects of the Town's transportation system. The most prominent aspect of the Circulation Element, however, relates to the roadway network and the Town's plans and standards for improvement of the network. These plans and standards outline the Town's strategy for providing mobility for its residents and efficiently moving traffic through and within the Town. KEY POLICY ISSUES Through the course of the community outreach program conducted for the General Plan Update, a wide variety of transportation issues were brought to the attention of the Town. Following are summaries of these issues. SAFETY AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS Some of the major roadways in the Planning Area do not meet the current Town standards. As a result, some may be unsafe and/or subject to drainage problems. Problem areas need to be identified and prioritized so that improvements can be constructed. .s' 45 Transportation/Circulation Draft General Plan Policy Document Oro Valley General Plan Town Council Direction:March 6, 2003 REGIONAL ROADWAY FUNDING Funding for regional street and road improvements, which is planned through the Pima Association of Governments (PAG), is limited and expected to be under funded, resulting in uncertainties as to the priority and cost-efficiency of required street and roadway system improvements. DEPENDENCY ON AUTOMOBILE The near exclusive dependency upon automobiles for transportation in Oro Valley conflicts with some expressed community interests— (e.g., preservation of the environment, air quality, and neighborhood quality) and creates congestion. Alternative modes of transportation need to be identified so that some of the expressed community interests can be achieved. One option might be the use of neighborhood electric vehicles for local trips provided an appropriate travel network can be created within the limitations of State law. ROADWAY DESIGN CAPACITY/EFFICIENCY Good planning involves roadways to be built to anticipate future growth, not reacting after the congestion has occurred. When growth exceeds roadway network capacity, congestion and increased travel times result. However, overbuilding roadway capacity is expensive and could discourage use of alternative modes. It could also require that more space be dedicated to roadways. CUT-THROUGH TRAFFIC/NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION In order to preserve Oro Valley's neighborhoods, the street network must be designed to discourage traffic from using local streets as cut-through routes to avoid congestion on arterial streets. However, neighborhood preservation measures should not result in unnecessary increases in travel distance. Additionally, buffer areas must be provided through the platting process in order to shield neighborhoods from the noise from principal and minor arterials. NORTH-SOUTH CORRIDORS North-south traffic, particularly, between Oro Valley and Tucson, will continue to increase as new development occurs in Oro Valley. Oracle Road does not have enough capacity to handle the anticipated future traffic interaction, and I-10 is too far west to provide a convenient alternative, so identification of alternative north-south routes and public transit will be necessary to avoid severe congestion problems. Oracle Road Corridor: Traffic projections for Oracle Road, a State-maintained road, show traffic volumes are so high that the road will require upgrading to efficiently accommodate the increasing demand. This would affect access to the commercial and employment development existing and projected along Oracle Road. It could also be inconsistent with neighborhood and environmental goals. These improvements present a financial and implementation challenge to the region. First Avenue Corridor: First Avenue is projected to be the second most heavily traveled roadway within Oro Valley (behind Oracle Road). While the roadway capacity has been enhanced, additional signalization may be necessary to accommodate increased volumes, particularly westbound turns. Future improvements will be addressed through a Department of Public Works project to provide for the necessary improvements to upgrade this corridor. Transportation/Circulation 46 Oro Valley General Plan Draft General Plan Policy Document Town Council Direction: March 6,2003 La Cholla Boulevard: This corridor is planned for eventual connection with 1-10. As a result, it is._recognized as an important future roadway_ - - •: s -: i .._ : G •' -" .i i - . La Canada Drive: This is a congested two-lane roadway from the Canada del Oro Wash to the southern edge of the Planning Area. (North of Tangerine an extension to Moore Road is planned.) This congestion is exacerbated by school crossing zones that are active during peak travel periods. Pima County funds allocated to widen this roadway have been reallocated, so improvement of this corridor will occur at a later date, or if the Town annexes the area and reconstructs the road. EAST-WEST CORRIDORS While recent traffic studies conducted on the behalf of the Town have shown that the predominant travel movement is in a north-south direction, east-west corridors also have need for capacity improvements. Tangerine Road Corridor: Tangerine Road connects Oracle Road to 1-10. Four miles of the roadway (from Shannon Road to First Avenue) are maintained by Oro Valley. Most of the drainage along this corridor is carried through dip sections. At several locations, safe stopping sight distance is not adequate for the posted speed of 45 miles per hour. The Town has scheduled safety and capacity improvements to Tangerine Road to occur through 2005. Ina Road Corridor: Outside of the Oro Valley town limits, yet within the study area, this roadway corridor is experiencing congestion. Pima County and Marana are responsible for maintenance of this corridor and have plans for future expansion. Lambert Lane: This corridor will eventually connect 1-10 with Oracle Road via Pusch View Lane. As a result, it - : is._._.__an important future roadway.-afld transportation and land use plans should be prepared accordingly. Moore Road: Future east-west extensions of this roadway from East Rancho Vistoso Boulevard to La Cholla Boulevard will provide additional access to major north-south corridors. GOALS AND POLICIES TRAFFIC SAFETY, CONVENIENCE,AND EFFICIENCY 5.1 To ensure the safe, convenient and efficient vehicular and non-motorized traffic circulation to serve both within and through the community. 5.1.1 The Town shall cContinue to ensure that Oro Valley's roadway network is developed with the proper amount of capacity to serve traffic generated by the land uses depicted on the General Plan Land Use Map. - 11--sStrive to maintain at least a level of service "D" on all streets within Oro Valley. 5.1.2 The Town shall sSchedule roadway improvements to avoid LOS "E" without creating excess roadway capacity in advance of demonstrated need. 5.1.3 The Town shall cContinue to identify and correct existing and potential traffic hazards. 5.1.4 The Town shall cCoordinate with neighborhoods and homeowners' associations to develop neighborhood traffic and control measures. 47 Transportation/Circulation Draft General Plan Policy Document Oro Valley General Plan Town Council Direction:March 6, 2003 5.1.5 The Town shall Continue to ensure that arterial and collector roadways are designed and constructed to accommodate safe and convenient pedestrian and bicycle use. This should include sidewalks, sufficient outside lane width, and provide other specific provisions. 5.1.6 The Town shall eContince to ensure that bike, vehicle, and pedestrian conflicts are minimized through appropriate design standards. 5.1.7 The Town shall pPresent pedestrian and bike safety courses. 5.1.8 The Town shall eEvaluate the creation of a connected network of exclusive pathways and on- street routes for neighborhood electric vehicles and similar alternatives where permitted. 5.1.9 Employ Traffic traffic calming techniques shall be-employed-in local street design. 5.1.10 The Town shall Implement a maintenance program that ensures corridors with reduced hazards through such measures as street cleaning, routine repair and replacement, striping, and signage. TRANSPORTATION FINANCE 5.2 To prioritize transportation roadway improvements to provide the greatest benefit to the Town given limited financial resources. 5.2.1 The Town shall cContinue to coordinate the implementation of the Circulation Element Map with the Town's annual CIP process to prioritize transportation capital improvements. 5.2.2 The Town shall cContinue to monitor opportunities and pursue funding available from other regional, state, and federal sources, including the Pima Association of Governments (PAG) and the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). TRANSPORTATION EFFICIENCY 5.3 To design a transportation network that promotes the reduction of traffic volumes and vehicle miles traveled. 5.3.1 The Town shall rRequire that pedestrian and bicycle pathways are constructed, where feasible, to separate bike and pedestrian traffic from motorized vehicles in order to provide safe access to schools, parks, other activity centers, and the Town's trails network. (See also Policy.:8.2.1.) 5.3.2 The Town shall .continue to require that all new or reconstructed collectors and arterials include sidewalks per the Town's standard roadway cross-sections. 5.3.3 The Town shall wWork with major employers to promote trip reduction programs. 5.3.4Acceptable 1- • • -.• - •-; . . . - . ..•- • • •- ... - the-guides for roadway improvements. TRANSPORTATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT 5.4 To provide for the efficient movement of goods/services while preserving Oro Valley's neighborhoods and the Sonoran Desert environment. 5.4.1 The Town should rMaintain a harmonious relationship between urban development and development of the transportation network. Transportation/Circulation 48 Oro Valley General Plan Draft General Plan Policy Document Town Council Direction:March 6, 2003 5.4.2 The Town shall eEnsure that major transportation system wash crossings (collector streets and above) are designed to be hydraulically efficient and environmentally sensitive with minimum disruptions or impacts to riparian areas and wildlife habitat. 5.4.3 - - Continue to maintain view protection as an essential aspect of Oro Valley's transportation design process. Where possible, permanent protection of scenic vistas is to be encouraged, especially from the Oracle Road scenic corridor and Tangerine Road corridor. Road construction on slopes should minimize the visual impact of the roadway. (See also Policy 1.1.4 and policies under Goal 11.3.) 5.4.4 The Town shall cContinue to ensure that sufficient buffer zones and/or buffering techniques are employed for all land developed adjacent to arterials and collectors. 5.4.5 Street standards for four-lane or larger roadways shall continue to include landscaped medians..-..Planting.-with-i-n-..the medians..shall consist.of, consisting of ow water use vegetation. TRANSIT SERVICES RESTRUCTURING 5.5 To incrementally restructure the Town's existing transit services, including Coyote Run, to match both the economic and residential growth of the Town. - • . w • ` • • : : •- • w A A •.w A • ; A • w • A A w • .i • 5.5.1 The Town shall cContinue to pfevid-e-prom.otean affordable transportation alternatives to for transit-dependentTown residents who are elderly, disabled, teenagers and other young non- drivers. [*] 5.5.2 In designing transit routes, the Town shall emphasize coordination of trips to common destinations. 5.5.3 The Town shall cCoordinate the Town's existing Coyote Run service with existing regional services provided by Sun Tran and Van Tran. 5.5. U-tilSze the_Transit Development Plan--.toguide changes to to transit services. MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORTATION 5.6 To develop a transportation system that facilitates alternative modes of travel such as transit, bicycles, walking, and neighborhood electric vehicles. 5.6.1 The Town shall eEncourage development design and orientation that promotes and facilitates multi-modal transportation access, particularly in and around Oro Valley's major activity centers (e.g., Oracle and 1st Avenue, the Naranja Town Site, the Municipal Services Complex) and acquire appropriate sites as may be necessary. 5.6.2 The Town shall cContinue to promote Oracle Road as the Town's priority north-south transit corridor. 5.6.3 The Town shall developPromote transit-oriented development standards and zoning provisions to integrate ensure that land use decision-making and development planss-are ted.oordin cawith the goals and policies of this-element: .............._.....--...-----------.--------. (See Mixed---U s e...Neighborhood poiides under Goal 1.4..-) 5.6.4 The Town shall cEncourage private industry to develop and maintain alternative fuel stations at commercial centers, hospitals, and/or other areas that attract the general population. 49 Transportation/Circulation Draft General Plan Policy Document Oro Valley General Plan Town Council Direction:March 6, 2003 EXPANSION OF TRANSIT SERVICES 5.7 To undertake additional planning activities to establish a future, more vigorous transit system when additional funding becomes available, as outlined in the Transit Development Plan. 5.7.1 The Town shall sSupport the provision of economical transportation alternatives to all Town residents regardless of age or disability. 5.7.2 The Town shall design and implement an Oro Valley Neighborhood Circulator Service for in-town travel. 5.7.3 The Town shall sSupport the development of transit service that provides viable options for Oro Valley residents to travel to destinations outside of the Town limits, particularly for commuters destined for major employment centers in Tucson. TRANSIT CONNECTIVITY 5.8 To develop a public transportation system that allows all Town residents to conveniently travel between and within regional and local activity centers, as outlined in the Transit Development Plan. 5.8.1 The Town shall pRarticipate in efforts to stuc-ythe_fensi_h_i-Iity.c festablish a regional public transitportation authority for the entu'e Northwest Re_ ion_.. i or for the entire metropolitan area. 5.8.2 The Town shall pParticipate in employer- and community-based programs to encourage people to use public transportation more. BICYCLING 5.9 To + ensure the development of the bikeway system and encourage its use. (See also Goal 8.5.1 5.9.1 The Town shall cCondition the approval of new development on dedication and construction of bikeways as indicated in the Annual Report on the Implementation of the Pedestrian & Bicycle Plan. 5.9.2 The Town shall c:C ontinue.--to_..c;onstruct bikeways as a part of road improvement projects. 5.9.3 The Town shall eEliminate gaps and barriers in the pedestrian and bikeway systems when constructing roadway, pedestrian and bikeway improvements. 5.9.4 -- •. Create various formats to promote Oro Valley as a Bicycle and Pedestrian Friendly Community. • Prepare a Bikeways Map and Guide for the Town incorporating the Arizona bicycle laws. The guide map will depict parks, commercial and recreational centers, emergency centers and transit locations. • Create a Town web page that will contain information regarding bicycle facilities and a method whereby residents can report maintenance problems • Establish a "Safe Route to School" program. 5.9.5 The Town shall dCont_i-n.ue__to_develop methodologies to encourage trip reduction and multi- -----------------=---------=----------------------------- modal transportation. • Work with major employers to expand their participation in TRP Transportation/Circulation 50 Oro Valley General Plan Draft General Plan Policy Document Town Council Direction: March 6, 2003 • Work with Oro Valley Transit to monitor needs for additional bus stops and Bike and Ride locations • Expand the shared-use path network to encourage pedestrian and bicycle use within the Town of Oro Valley 5.9.6 The Town shad wWork with local grade schools to implement an effective safe riding program for school children. 5.9.7 The Town shall wWork to educate bicyclists and motorists on sharing the road and increase the enforcement of existing traffic laws. 5.9.8 The Town shall cCollaborate with Pima County and Tucson to enact consistent standards and design guidelines for pedestrian and bicycle facilities that will provide for a safe and sensible network. 5.9.9 The Town shall cConsider shorter intervals for maintenance and striping of bicycle facilities. 5.9.10 The Town shall create a mechanism via the Internet for reporting maintenance problems. CIRCULATION MAP AND STANDARDS Figure (Circulation Element Map) depicts four roadway classifications: Non-Interstate Principal Arterial, Minor Arterial, Collector, and Local. Each of these classifications is associated with a variety of functional and physical characteristics. Table 3 outlines the basic character of each classification. Detailed cross-sections for each classification are depicted icted in the Town's Street Standards Manual. •ss-section diagrams that follow depict the standard design configurations for each classification. Table 3: Circulation Map Classifications and Standards Street Service On-Street Classification Function Bike Facilities Access Medians Parking Sidewalks Rights-of-Way Non-Interstate Higher speeds, Multi-Use Lane Access Yes None. None 150-300 ft. Principal Arterial regional access and/or Shared suburban Use Path. centers. Curbed bike route Minor Arterial Moderate- Multi-Use Lane Intra- Yes None. Both sides, on 75-150 ft. speeds and trip and/or Shared community curbed streets. length. Use Path. continuity. Curbed bike route Collector Distribute trips Multi-Use Lane. May penetrate No None. Both sides on 50—150 ft. from arterials Curbed bike route residential curbed streets. to destination. neighborhoods. Local Low speeds, Direct access, No One or both Both sides on 50-60 ft. through traffic lowest traffic sides. curbed streets. discouraged. mobility. 51 Transportation/Circulation Draft General Plan Policy Document Oro Valley General Plan Town Council Direction: March 6, 2003 Transportation/Circulation 52 Oro Valley General Plan Draft General Plan Policy Document Town Council Direction: March 6, 2003 Figure 7: Transportation/Circulation Element Map [provided separately] 't. 53 Transportation/Circulation Draft General Plan Policy Document Oro Valley General Plan Town Council Direction: March 6, 2003 Transportation/Circulation 54 Oro Valley General Plan Draft General Plan Policy Document Town Council Direction:March 6, 2003 6. PUBLIC FACILITIES, SERVICES, AND SAFETY STATEMENT The purpose of the Public Facilities, Services and Safety Element is to provide the Town of Oro Valley with development oversight strategies that ensure orderly, rational development of infrastructure to support projected growth and to address the safety needs of its resident. The incorporation of the Town of Oro Valley was the result of residents' desire to protect their public welfare and safety with service management scaled to the community's character and resources. In short, the residents of Oro Valley recognized a need to preserve a lifestyle and established a mechanism to accomplish it. This element is intended to discourage hazards, both environmental and man-made, and to promote healthful, secure enjoyment of the Town and its natural surroundings. GROWING SMARTER/PLUS REQUIREMENTS The Growing Smarter/Plus statutes include separate content requirements for Public Facilities and Services elements and for Safety elements. They are, respectively, as follows: BGeneral plans for police, fire, emergency services, sewage, refuse disposal, drainage, local utilities, rights-of-way, easements and facilities for them. EProtection of the community from natural and man-made hazards including features necessary for such protection as evacuation routes; peak load water supply requirements; minimum road widths according to function; clearances around structures; and geologic hazard mapping in areas of known geologic hazards. ('lease.note-that w teE_-issues are.arid-re.ssed in...the__-Water_Resou-rcesElement . be--i nn.i n._ on page.-.87.) While both of these requirements are mandated only for communities of 50,000 or more, the Town has chosen to address them as optional elements. KEY POLICY ISSUES Through the course of the community outreach program conducted for the General Plan Update, a wide variety of public services issues were brought to the attention of the Town. Following are summaries of these issues. TOWN SERVICES As the Town grows, several program areas would also expand to meet the demand created by growth. In the past, the provision of Town services has lagged behind the demand associated with new development. For instance, demand for park facilities has exceeded existing capacity. SCHOOLS As the community grows, schools will need to be developed within the Planning Area. The Town of Oro Valley does not have direct control over school facility development. Amphitheater School District has the responsibility for public school facilities, however, the School Board's Authority and the District's ability to build schools in a timely manner to avoid over crowding are limited by the Arizona School Facilities Board and associated statutory law. Establishment of a stronger partnership between the Town and Amphitheater School District is needed to help the district identify and ensure dedication of school sites. 04. 55 Public Facilities, Services, and Safety Draft General Plan Policy Document Oro Valley General Plan Town Council Direction: March 6, 2003 CRIME-FREE COMMUNITY One of the key characteristics valued by the residents is the low crime rate. Maintenance of community safety requires a high level of police service and partnerships (community policing). FIRE PROTECTION AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE Fire protection and emergency response services in the Planning Area are provided by the Golder Ranch Fire District, Northwest Fire District, and Rural Metro Fire Department. Some interest has been expressed for the Town to assume responsibility for these services. There is strong interest in the Town ensuring that a high standard of response is available at equitable rates uniformly throughout Oro Valley. FACILITY PLANNING The community's long-range planning must address the need for providing more facilities strategically located throughout the Planning Area to adequately respond in a timely manner to emergency calls. The Town Hall site is geographically located for consideration as a central public safety response center. More dispersed satellite response units should continue to be considered to provide a presence close to residential and employment concentrations. FACILITY MAINTENANCE Maintenance of Town facilities will become an increasing financial burden to the Town as the Town accepts more facilities, as existing facilities age, and as more facilities are built. LIBRARY FUNDING The Town is providing library services to Town residents and has completed a portion of the new library, but funds for completing the facility and ongoing operations and maintenance are limited. Also refer to policies in Arts and Culture, particularly Policy 9.1.8. GOALS AND POLICIES GENERAL PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SERVICES 6.1 To ensure that adequate public facilities and services are provided when needed. 6.1.1 The-Town shall eEnsure that municipal services and facilities are or can be provided efficiently and cost effectively prior to new development occurring or annexation of existing development. 6.1.2 The Town shall Continue to require that all new developments be evaluated to determine impacts on all public facilities within the town, including but not limited to schools and roads. Such impacts shall be used as criteria in deciding the approval or denial of land use rezoning proposals. 6.1.3 The Town shall eEnsure the provision of efficient public safety services to prevent and respond to emergencies....To>..._this...end, continue to coordinates emergency service locations throughoutth€ community in order to obtain the=desired response time as defined in Emergency Service Reports. 6.1.4 The Town shall pProhibit the placement of structures intended for human occupancy within 100-year floodways. Public Facilities, Services, and Safety 56 Oro Valley General Plan Draft General Plan Policy Document Town Council Direction: March 6, 2003 6.1.5 The Town shall cCoordinate with the fire districts to ensure that they can meet the needs of new development. 6.1.6 The Town shall cContinue to examine opportunities to contract out Town services and privatize public services, where such contracting or privatization is determined to be efficient and effective. 6.1.7 The Town shall cConsider corporate underwriting for some of the Town's park facilities. SCHOOLS 6.2 To promote joint land use planning and the shared use of school facilities. 6.2.1 The Town shall cContinue to work with local school districts to ensure coordinated planning of school facilities and exchange of information concerning development and planning- related issues. This should include defining both school service areas and associated school needs that can potentially be met through proactive implementation at the time of development review. • The Town shall rRequire that new developments reserve one elementary school site of at least 10 buildable acres for every 500 elementary school level students forecasted to live within the development. • The Town shall rRequire that new developments reserve one middle school site of at least 35 buildable acres for every 800 middle school level students forecasted to live within the development. • The Town eEncourages the petitioners of smaller developments to discusswith the School...District..-possible contribute donations (land or inanci.a.- _ ) to offset school.-.c onstructioncosts._w-rt--_--i.n_-.Town----limits to the extent...allowed-.--by...Arizona State law ! . . . r • . ; C r w • construction costs within Town limits. • The school district will have the opportunity to determine whether a site, if one is proposed b_y.thedeve.l_oper, is suitable and acceptable for development as a school site. • The Town shall eEncourage park/school combination site dedications. 6.2.2 The Town shall cContinue to work with local school districts to share use of municipal and educational facilities where feasible. 6.2.3 The Town shall rRequire an evaluation of the adequacy of school facilities as a finding for all residential land use requests before the Planning and Zoning Commission at the time of rezoning. 6.2.4 •. :•• . Consider ensure that school planning issues, such as student safety and access, are evaluated at the time of rezoning and development review. 6.2.5 The Town shall wWork directly with school districts during the development of school sites to ensure that portions of school sites are available for joint use as parks or park-like settings. (See also Policies--8.6.1 and 9.1.7.) 6.2.6 The Town shall eEnsure safe bike/pedestrian access to school sites from open space, parks, and neighborhoods._(See.:aiso,Policies-.-5.9.4an_d_-8.5.2.) 57 Public Facilities, Services, and Safety Draft General Plan Policy Document Oro Valley General Plan Town Council Direction:March 6, 2003 6.2.7 • •Explore the expansion of both Pima Community College and University of Arizona branches in Oro Valley for adult education. LIBRARY 6.3 To provide adequate library services to Oro Valley and Pima County residents. 6.3.1 n shall pPrepare a Library Strategic Plan through the Arizona State Library Archives and Public Records with Tucson-Pima Public Library and the Friends of the Oro Valley Public Library. • - • : -..- the library is open and available to the public, and explore alt- - •.- ^ - :.-; - - geT 6.3.2 The Town shall d[:)efine and create a library vision. The vision defines what type of library, information services, and programs the Oro Valley Public Library will provide, such as general information, lifelong learning, conservation of Town cultural resources, and other special collections and services. (See also_Pol icy 10.3.1.) 6.3.3 The Town shall pPrepare a Library Fiscal Forecast for supporting and extending library services. SAFETY 6.4 To ensure that residents, visitors, and property are adequately protected. 6.4.1 The Town shall cContinue to evaluate safety issues in reviewing school site plans. 6.4.2 The Town shall pProvide police substations, or other decentralized facilities, to provide high visibility, quick response, and one-on-one interface with residents. The Town shall locate these facilities to respond to growth, whether by development or annexation, using public property where available. 6.4.3 The Town shall cContinue to expand the community policing program. 6.4.4 The Town shall cContinue to work closely with various service providers (fire districts, schools, etc.) to expand public safety awareness and emergency training programs. 6.4.5 The Town shall cContinue to consider Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles in its development review process. 6.4.6 The Town shall ciDevelop standards for response readiness in regards to fire safety and homeland security. 6.4.7 New development on the east side of the Oracle Road corridor shall include consideration of evacuation routes and development standards and density that minimize potential impacts from wildfire in the neighboring Pusch Ridge Wilderness and Catalina State Park. -rte y/ Public Facilities, Services, and Safety 58 Oro Valley General Plan Draft General Plan Policy Document Town Council Direction:March 6, 2003 7. HOUSING STATEMENT Oro Valley is recognized as a highly desirable place to live in Pima County. The Housing Element presents strategies to ensure that housing opportunities are provided within high quality neighborhoods that are safe and well-planned. Oro Valley is defined by its strong neighborhoods and quality housing development which meet the needs of current and future residents. Efforts should continue to be made to provide a mix of housing at various densities and price ranges to allow people of all ages to enjoy the splendor of Oro Valley. GROWING SMARTER/PLUS REQUIREMENTS The Growing Smarter/Plus statutes include requirements for Housing elements. They are as follows: (Standards and programs for the elimination of substandard dwelling conditions, for the improvement of housing quality, variety and affordability and for provision of adequate sites for housing. 9Contains an identification and analysis of existing and forecasted housing needs. HDesigned to make equal provision for the housing needs of all segments of the community regardless of race, color, creed or economic level. While these requirements are mandated only for communities of 50,000 or more, the Town has chosen to address them as optional elements. KEY POLICY ISSUES NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY Oro Valley is a relatively new community with a majority of its housing stock less than ten years old. However, over the next twenty years the housing stock and neighborhoods will begin to show age. If Oro Valley is to continue to be recognized for its strong quality neighborhoods, the Town must develop programs aimed at maintaining strong neighborhoods and preserving housing quality. RANGE OF HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES Residents who wish to remain in Oro Valley ma be forced out b a lack of housing o ortunities. Over a person's lifetime, a broad range of housing types will be required, ranging from entry-level rental and ownership units to assisted living facilities. In addition, the __Town is expanding opportunities for .professional em to ment within the Town. Younger and empty-nester professionals tend to look for rental housing, at. least ternporarily, andfor smaller. housing.._-products on a_permanent basis. GOALS AND POLICIES HIGH QUALITY NEIGHBORHOODS 7.1 To promote the development of sound, high quality neighborhoods that provide rim : . '-; : : •: - , • : community amenities in an integrated manner. 59 Housing Draft General Plan Policy Document Oro Valley General Plan Town Council Direction: March 6, 2003 7.1.1 - Continue to strive to protect the integrity and aesthetic context of existing neighborhoods through the use of appropriate buffers or other means of land use transition between incompatible uses. 7.1.2 The Town shall pPromote stability by establishing programs, as when needed, for the maintenance, protection, and enhancement of residential neighborhoods. 7.1.3 The Town shall • - ; ' - , ' -• ,- . continue.--to-...require.apartment and condominium developments to incorporate recreational facilities and other amenities to serve residents. In addition, i_clude a consideration of day care facilities in development review. 7.1.4 - a - - .►' . - -- - - Conti-n_u-e to-_promote the development of distinct neighborhoods that create a sense of place_, -- 's- - -• '- neighborhoods, -neighborhoods, and recognizes the natural features (e.g., steep slopes) of the land through appropriate preservation of open---spacen. ..tural.open space and the integral development of community facilities (e.g., recreation, trails systems, etc.) 7.1 .5 The Town shall continue to require the development of neighborhoods with safe vehicular access, --- . - . •3 n opportunities, and as well as non-vehicular access to schools, open_.space,..-_recreation opportunities, and other activity centers. • RANGE OF OPPORTUNITY 7.2 To encourage and maintain a range of housing opportunities. 7.2.1 The Town shat eEncourage the development of a variety of types of homes to accommodate the varied needs of residents, including single-family attached and detached, townhomes, small apartments (3-4 units), condominiums, active retirement communities and congregate housing, with accessible options integrated among all types to accommodate the special needs of elderly or disabled residents. 7.2.2 ._ a •• :a ,Encourage a variety of residential building types consistent with the General Plan and in accordance with the Town's zoning and subdivision and design standards. 7.2.3 The Town shall allow and encourage the mixing of various residential densities, and the integration of commercial uses through high-quality mixed-use neighborhoods and master planned communities, as shown on Figure 4: Land Use Map. In.areas_--where suchmixingis recommended, ensure that-a .pro prir totransitions and buffers between uses are provided, (See also_--:Policy.:1.5.7.). 7.2.4 The Town shall rRecognize the housing needs of the Town's elderly and disabled populations by encouraging housing development oriented to these special needs groups. JOBS-HOUSING BALANCE 7.3 To promote a jobs/housing balance within the Planning Area. 7.3.1 The Town spa-�To-_the extent feasible,given the high.land..-costs, encourage the development of a variety of conveniently located residential choices consistent with the Land UseJ:::.! fhefltto meet the housing needs of employees of existing and future Oro Valley employers. Housing 60 Oro Valley General Plan Draft General Plan Policy Document Town Council Direction:March 6, 2003 8. PARKS AND RECREATION STATEMENT The Parks and Recreation Element is intended to protect and enhance the resort/residential image the Town wishes to maintain. Recognizing that it is the setting rather than structures that contributes most to Oro Valley's character, spatial relationships derived from community design principles underscore the importance of natural and recreational open areas in framing the community's character. Likewise, the appeal of both the area's outdoor activities and its scenic views are fundamental reasons for residents'and tourists'enjoyment of the area. GROWING SMARTER/PLUS REQUIREMENTS The Growing Smarter/Plus statutes include requirements for Parks and Recreation elements. They are as follows: HOutlines a comprehensive system of areas and public sites for recreation, including the following and, if practicable, their locations and proposed development: natural reservations; parks; parkways and scenic drives; beaches; playgrounds and playfields; open space; bicycle routes; and other recreation areas. While these requirements are mandated only for communities of 50,000 or more, the Town has chosen to address them within this optional element. This element addresses issues similar those addressed in the Open Space_..and Natural Resources Conservation Element._Generally, this element addresses active parks recreation opportunities, while the _Qpen..Space and Natural Resources Conservation .Element.focuses. on. ._)assive_ secret tion. and conservation. KEY POLICY ISSUES Through the course of the community outreach program conducted for the General Plan Update, a wide variety of issues related to parks, recreation and trails were brought to the attention of the Town. Following are discussions of the most frequently raised issues. PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES Oro Valley's_population is growing and the demo raphics _changing,.i n- with various-_age e families moving into the community. Existing parks and recreational--a enifieswithin.the Jpwn cif C roVa(le._- do not currently meet the needs of its residents. : - s. _ .• • -• . . • •. . . • •- The following facilities have been mentioned as concerns: HRecreation centers, HNeighborhood parks, HMini parks, HPet parks, EPlaying fields (soccer, baseball, and basketball), f3Picnic areas, HSwimming pools, ElFacilities for children, HMandatory parks in new housing developments, 61 Parks and Recreation Draft General Plan Policy Document Oro Valley General Plan Town Council Direction: March 6, 2003 ERecreational and fitness trail facilities in open or park space, and [Possibly a public golf course. Activities should mentioned include the following: aGeneral recreation programs, f3Educational training programs, physical development skills, health, youth activities, aquatic activities (swim team, classes and exercise). The Naranja Town site was cited as appropriate for recreational uses. Public art in the parks was mentioned. Also refer to policies in Arts and Culture, particularly Policy 9.1.8. Oro VaHHey's population is growing and the demographics are changing, with various age fami-rtes moving into the community. Existing parks and recreational amenities within the Town of Oro Valley traditional recreational amenities; parks are currently crow( , - venues. Facilit• C . •w . ; . . . . . •,• • --. - . ;- •.•. •:n - • wi e incrcas-i--gl, :' - . • -. _ - .: . .:n increases. SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY RECREATION Cooperative school and community recreation programs are needed. Given scarce resources for both the Town and the school district, a discussion needs to occur on sharing operational expenses associated with each entities use of the others properties. SMALL, DISPERSED SYSTEM OF RECREATION AREAS The Town's requirements for recreation areas (one acre for every 85 housing units) provides for many small private recreation areas that may serve the needs of individual communities, but are not open to the general public. There are problems with this approach, including the following: some are too small, providing only open space, with limited recreation opportunities; most are dispersed and designed to be used primarily by neighborhood residents; Homeowner Associations (HOAs) may choose not to pay for their upkeep; they may not tie into the riparian areas and other parts of the Town's op - natural open space system; and developers/HOAs may resist tying these into the Town's trail system. PARKS AND OPEN SPACE FUNDING There is no dedicated funding mechanism for the purchase of land for parks or open space, for the improvement of recreation areas, or for the maintenance of any of these areas. The Town recognizes the need to establish a long-term local funding source for future park development. N fi .,.-,..ate ' � •� �`� ; Parks and Recreation 62 Oro Valley General Plan Draft General Plan Policy Document Town Council Direction:March 6,2003 Figure 9: Parks and Recreation [provided separately] 63 Parks and Recreation Draft General Plan Policy Document Oro Valley General Plan Town Council Direction: March 6, 2003 Parks and Recreation 64 Oro Valley General Plan Draft General Plan Policy Document Town Council Direction:March 6, 2003 NARANJA TOWN SITE The i 213-acre "Naranja Town Site" is located north of Naranja Road, east of Copper Creek •• •` -• w• . . ..- .• w - • - w & ';- - - •-w • . .- :••• • . -r purchased at a State Land auction in October 2000. The Town has devoted considerable effort to * *••' .w -0 . w ^w - . . "• *. * w ••^ 11 • • •w w ..1. • • . • ! • • C • • •• / ! • • potential uses, ranging them from highest to lowest priority. The Task Force's highest priorities included performing art venues, including an amphitheater, festival area, and an indoor performance facility. The other f�rghest p-ri-arity was Fecreationa • _ a., '- • . ' - .! -•- ' . ., •. w- ' _ , • , , ' , , w . w-• • a' • • , w w•.• .••w w w w . w•• .•• .* * • , • • , -•w w ••• •• / •� a community center, including a gym, multi-purpose rooms, a fitness center, meeting rooms, and classrooms. When fully developed, the Town Site will play a central role in the Town's overall parks, recreation, and arts programming. To be successful, however, the Town Site will need to be strategically tied to the community and other facilities through a network of convenient access ways. Also, the uses that are ultimately located at the Town Site should complement other Town facilities and services, and vice versa. CATA L I NA STATE PARK Catalina State Park lies between the Coronado National Forest and the Town, sharing approximately *w• - i • • •' w• - • •w C w •f • 41". .. •• "^ C •- w ""*".:^ w w •• • •. w -41' •. Cr"' •' A •w w - - . w . •. w w • Park is approximately 5,500 acres. Catalina State Park provides essential trail linkages for Oro Valley. Hikers, bikers, and equestrians alike enjoy many destinations within Catalina State Park. Additionally, the Park is used as an access point into Coronado National Forest. These important linkages are emphasized in the Town's trail plan, which also connects into the Eastern Pima County Trails Master Plan. The special nature of these trail connections cannot be overemphasized. Traveling from the desert floor up into the mountain terrain is a unique experience made possible by utilizing Ore) Val-ley trails, through-Catalina • al " • I 1 I a; 0•^ e " , ^*". The Town and the Park share many common interests.__ane there.._--are.-.._n ny__oppc rtun hies for coo perative ro'ects between the Town and )ark inc:lud-i-n-.. docent proiQcts ap.d classes interpretive...programs. These opportunities underscore the im ortance of continued cooperation between the Town and-the....Park. w w .•.• • ••• .• w :. ;w . e * w '•: ;- "••-.. • • • • • • • ^ilh • • • . , . ! • • • • • •, '•". • • • ye • ... Oa."' ..w - ^w•- 4 "0 - ..- .• - • • -- • •. * w -• • • •, • • • • ! ' ! • ... • " r • 'r •• • • • - w - •.••* • •. .• II • *V - - •. ,, - • - .-• C - non-profit organization to help augment Catalina State Parks capital and operational needs, and sgrams. The Town supports the expansion of Catalina State Park, and recognizes the potential for co- application between the Town and the Park for Growing Smarter Funds. Water is another important 65 Parks and Recreation Draft General Plan Policy Document Oro Valley General Plan Town Council Direction:March 6, 2003 - • '� - -- ...--reial deveIe ment, and the associated impacts, in - •. - -- .- - _ .. - • .- -- importance of a strong relationship between the Town and Catalina State Park. Both agencies will need to make a proactive effort to GOALS AND POLICIES GENERAL 8.1 To develop an open space system within the Town of Oro Valley that has as integral components, developed parks, natural open space areas, and connecting trails. 8.1.1 The Town shall create promote a community-wide open space system that includes developed parks, recreational facilities, natural open-space areas, trails, and bikeways. These public improvements should be developed in a manner that responds to the community's Sonoran Desert setting. (See also Palicy_11.1.5.) 8.1.2 The Town shall ildentify and work to acquire a La Cholla Corridor Park site. 8.1.3 The Town shatkSupport establishment of an advocacy and funding group for parks, recreation and trails. LINKAGES 8.2 To provide linkages and connections between the component parts of the recreational and natural open space system. 8.2.1 The Town shall pProvide appropriate pedestrian, equestrian, and bicycle linkages between the various elements of the open space system and between these elements and other community favi l ities.----(See::.alsoPo.J i<.y5.3.1.) 8.2.2 The Town shall make the linkages and connections between the open space system and community resource areas that support public use and natural resource conservation. 87-2A-The TOl -s l a 11 per-:je t.n.e- -development in t h-e-C f_YtTi-r -i it: fr:- ....-i-n-i t- g----p;f Ali e-a-cce-55-.t __Utilize The-the development review and approval process ,►- --.-: as a means of securing and/or improving public access to natural resource areas and linear parks as well as preventing development from limiting such public access. 8.2.58.2.4 The Town shall uC ontinue-._to utilize established development review processes to encourage, and where possible require, the integration and connection of community open space elements. DEVELOPED PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES 8.3 To construct and maintain developed parks and community recreational facilities as required to meet the needs and preferences of the residents of Oro Valley. 8.3.1 The Town shall cContinue to address existing deficiencies in the Town's community park system. 8.3.2 The Town shall ilnclude appropriate facilities for all potential users in the design of new Town Parks. Parks and Recreation 66 Oro Valley General Plan Draft General Plan Policy Document Town Council Direction:March 6, 2003 8.3.3 The T Ensure that all residents in the community, including those with disabilities, have equal opportunities to utilize Town parks and other community resources. 8.3.4 The Town shall iintegrate public art into the design of new Town parks. 8.3.5 The Town shall cEncourage public gatherings in town parks for social, educational and other community events and to design new parks to accommodate these gatherings. 8.3.6 The Town shall (Consider the demographic characteristics, concerns, and preferences of the area residents as new Town parks are designed. 8.3.7 Utilize the_development reviewprocess,._-.requirements for....the provisions.-o recreation, and requirements for master planning of areas to create larger recreational facilities-..that_..are shared by a number of subdivisions versus small, dispersed facilities. ACCESS TO NATURAL RESOURCE AREAS 8.4 To ensure that large natural resource areas in the vicinity of the Town are protected and made available for appropriate public use through cooperation with other jurisdictions and resource management agencies. 8.4.1 The Town shall cEncourage and support the development of regional trails and other trails, per the Trails Task Force report, that provide for public access to large natural resource areas in the vicinity of the Town. 8.4.2 -- : . ill cEncourage and support the development of trail and natural open space connections to Catalina State Park and encourage and support the planned expansion of Tortolita Mountain Park and the development of trails and public use facilities therein. TRAILS AND PATHWAYS 8.5 To create a system of pedestrian trails / walkways, equestrian trails, and bicycle facilities that not only function as recreational amenities but that can also be used in conjunction with alternate modes of transportation. (See also Goal 5.9.1 8.5.1 The Town shall cEncourage and participate in the development of a multiple-use trail system in accordance with the Trails Task Force report to ultimately, where possible, connect to public preserves and the regional trail network per the applicable Town trails plan, and the pedestrian and bicycle plan. 8.5.2 The Town shall cEncourage and participate in the development of bikeways and bike lanes in accordance with applicable Town and regional bicycle facility development plans. 8.5.3 The Town shall iCont_i_ .u.e to...-include bike lane development in the scope of roadway construction and improvement projects within the Town. 8.5.4 - , - :Support the use of bicycles as an alternate mode of transportation by providing sufficient bicycle parking facilities at all Town parks, buildings, and other community facilities. 8.5.5 Th-e Town shall eEnhance public safety and convenience by posting regulatory and/or informational signs along Town maintained segments of the community trail system. 8.5.6 The Town shall eEnhance public safety and convenience by requiring the posting of regulatory and/or informational signs along segments of the community trail system constructed and maintained by the private sector. 67 Parks and Recreation Draft General Plan Policy Document Oro Valley General Plan Town Council Direction: March 6, 2003 8.5.7 The Town shall rRequire developers to designate and sign trails in natural areas within the development at the time of initial construction. JOINT-USE OPPORTUNITIES 8.6 To maximize the use of community resources by developing and operating joint-use recreational facilities with local school districts, community colleges, and private organizations. 8.6.1 The Town shall cCooperate with other jurisdictions, resource management agencies, school districts, and private organizations to develop joint-use and multiple-use facilities that benefit and address the recreational needs of the community. Parks and Recreation 68 Oro Valley General Plan Draft General Plan Policy Document Town Council Direction: March 6, 2003 9. ARTS AND CULTURE STATEMENT As it has grown and matured as a community, Oro Valley's interests in establishing and maintaining a rich mix of opportunities for arts and cultural activities have becomes clearer. Accordingly, the Town efforts to collaborate with its residents to achieve these opportunities have become more pronounced. The goals and policies of this Arts and Culture Element further establish the Town's commitment to its residents as it relates to arts and culture. GROWING SMARTER/PLUS REQUIREMENTS The State's Growing Smarter/Plus Statutes do not include any requirements for addressing arts and culture within general plans, for communities of any size. The Town's decision to address these is entirely optional. KEY POLICY ISSUES ARTS AS A BRIDGE There is an opportunity to use the arts as a bridge to all segments of the community through festivals, concerts, and local cultural events that bring people together. The Greater Oro Valley Arts Council is C C -. 5 - • To this end, land and/or facilities for community arts gathering places should be a high priorityare needed. • r • ► . • . sr r rr � • .. .• . • • a. • 1.44'w � • •• '.'• • • • be • Tr. _. PARTNERSHIPS Partnerships with cultural and educational institutions, businesses, and other community organizations are needed for_the_-Town_.tos_uccessful(-_-. _rovi_de.._the---_art..to-tE community. IMPROVED COMMUNICATION There is a need for more communication between the Town staff/government of Oro Valley, arts organizations such as the Greater Oro Valley Arts Council, and residents to ensure the arts are part of the fabric of everyday life in the community. TGE The Town's great physical beauty should set the tone for the promotion and perpetuation of arts exce -• ••• .-. ; - - - �t-of th n ity, both public and private. ACCESSIBILITY TO ARTS INSTRUCTION There is a need for professional arts instruction, either public or private, within the community. There is also a need to expand cultural programs (e.g., language, arts, and crafts). y' m y/O�fii 4�/` 69 Arts and Culture Draft General Plan Policy Document Oro Valley General Plan Town Council Direction: March 6, 2003 GOALS AND POLICIES ARTS AND CULTURE 9.1 To enhance the quality of life by promoting and sustaining the arts and culture in our community - • • ; . - : . • .• ! , - • , •• • • w - • • • w - ; • a ; • • + • Town's great physical beauty ut should set the tone for the promotion and perpetuation of arts excellence within the built ervironnent of the--_c-ommunit both public: and private. 9.1.19.1.2 The Town shall cContinue to support the efforts of the GOVAC as the clearinghouse to enhance the orderly development and growth of the arts in the community and to provide residents with access to the arts through a continued Master g Operating Agreement. 9.1.29.1.3..... __-_The Town shall work with GOVAC to dDetermine citizen desires of the arts through an updated cultural assessment, described in more detail in the report entitled "A Community Cultural Assessment for the Town of Oro Valley— November 1994" on file at the Town Clerk's office. •• • w • rw A • • • .. • w - • • •• S • • y develVp11Fent 9.1.4 Base efforts on existing, established plans such as •• - :• ! articulated by an updated cultural assessment and the strategic plan of the GOVAC. 9.1.5 The Town shall pPursue the enhancement of current venues and development of state-of- the-art cultural facilities including parks, amphitheaters, performing arts facilities, instruction space, galleries, and other appropriate facilities. 9.1.6 The Town shall eEncourage the development of designated art districts. Arts districts are authorized by State statute to pursue the development of arts and cultural facilities. They are public improvement districts with tax exempt bonding authority. 9.1.7 •• : . - Continue its to support and cooperative effort with the Amphitheater School District, private, and charter schools to share school facilities for arts, recreation, and education projects. (See also Policy 6.2.2.) 9.1.8 The Town shall eEncourage collaborative projects between GOVACarts organizations, Parks and Recreation, and the Library to provide lifelong opportunities for residents to experience the arts and culture. 9.1.9 The Town shall cEncourage collaboration with regional/state cultural and educational institutions to provide residents with access tothe arts and art instruction. 9..1.10-._..Create additional partnerships with'ith._.businesses tosupport the...arts. 9-.-1....109..1...1._1._......_ The Town shall cContinue to provide organizational resources to implement the Oro Valley endowment fund which includes an arts component per Town Council resolution. 9.1.119.1.12 The Town shall cContinue to implement the one percent (1.0%) for public art on public and commercial projects as written in the Town code, as well as seek transportation enhancement grants from PAG for art projects. Arts and Culture 70 Oro Valley General Plan Draft General Plan Policy Document Town Council Direction:March 6, 2003 10.ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND HISTORIC RESOURCES STATEMENT Oro Valley is a town of breathtaking natural beauty and an area that possesses archaeological resources that date from approximately 11,500 years ago to historic times. It is a community that takes seriously its role as stewards for the area's rich historic resources. Oro Valley celebrates the richness that these resources bring to residents and visitors. The purpose of the Archaeological and Historic Resources Element is to acknowledge that the area's past and cultural resources are significant and help shape the Town's future. GROWING SMARTER/PLUS REQUIREMENTS The State's Growing Smarter/Plus Statutes do not include any requirements for addressing archaeological or historic within general plans, for communities of any size. The Town's decision to address these is entirely optional. KEY POLICY ISSUES ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL RESOURCES PROTECTION The Town of Oro Valley has a long and rich heritage. Prehistoric people commonly used areas now included in the Town and the Hohokam lived in the area for nearly 1,000 years, mainly near the major drainages. Archaeological sites range from large villages to small, temporary gathering or food preparation sites. In historic times Apaches and Pimas traversed much of the area. Cattle ranching became a major use at the beginning of the twentieth century. Archaeological si v -h-in historic sites, private propertes, to n - - , : other areas-of-the Town. The properties abandoned settlements, engineering works, artifacts of other objects with intrinsic historical or archaeological value, or any part thereof relating to the history, gover • .. - : •, documented to a limited extent The Town is still de endent on outside resources and ex_.--erti-se to determine the {evel_._.of :-..rotectjion of the _archaeological. and historical resources that are found throughout the_Planning Area_. -_1n the past the Town depended on the review and--__requirements of the _State Histor c__Preservat on Office (SHPO) to determine the disposition of these sites in the face of development, .In_the late 1990s, the Town passed. an ordinance to re uire Town, as well as SHPO,-..-acre-_tancc_of mitigation/preservation plans. With this tool and outside ex_.._e.rtise__t_he Town .needs to...place_._more em_._hasis_on._._..___reservatio-n of the remaining sites. INTERPRETIVE ELEMENTS With increased preservation comes an opportunity.- for creating interpretive retive e.__ements at the :...reserved sites...to---educate.._the u .--p .-----.-lic_and_..improve...our appreciation of-the-area's history. 71 Archaeological and Cultural Resources Draft General Plan Policy Document Oro Valley General Plan Town Council Direction:March 6, 2003 HOUSING ARCHAEOLOGICAL ACTIVITIESEXHIITING CULTURAL, AND HISTORIC RESOURCES Subse€ucnt to funding and acquisition, the Town will develop There are no facilities within the Town to exhibit artifacts..---inorder tobouse and educate the public about the rich historic resources of the area. GOALS AND POLICIES CULTURAL AND HISTORIC RESOURCE PROTECTION 10.1 To preserve the unique archaeological, cultural, and historic resources within Oro Valley • . • ' to the • degree not already regulated by the State of Arizona. 10.1.1 The Town shall continue to require the preparation of cultural resources assessments, including information about both prehistoric and historic uses, by a qualified archaeologist or historian for all new private and public development projects. 10.1.2 The Town will uUse the standards and criteria established by the National Register of Historic Places, as amended, to identify significant cultural resources, including people, events, and activities, in Oro Valley. 10.1.3 The Town shall continue to consider the potential effect of development projects on significant prehistoric and historic resources during the planning and design processes for projects within Oro Valley. Cultural resources determined to be significant will be preserved in place if possible, and if not, appropriate data recovery and documentation will be prepared in consultation with the Arizona State Historic Preservation Office. Avoidance of significant sites is preferred over data recovery and documentation. 10.1.4 The Town shall continue to ensure protection and appropriate handling of cultural resources discovered during development site preparation and construction. If cultural resources are discovered during development, work sh.allha cease.until a qualified archaeologist inspects the site and materials and makes recommendations regarding treatment. If human remains are inadvertently discovered the Town w-il---shall contact related tribes or ancestral communities who may have ancestral ties to the remains. 10.1.5 The Town shall aActively seek grants and other funding mechanisms to provide for the protection and preservation of cultural resources or resources of value to local culture. The Town shall also investigate use of these funds to provide for interpretive locations and facilities. 10.1.6 The Town, tThrough partnerships and collaborative efforts, 519-a-11-identify appropriate strategies to protect archaeological and cultural resources. EDUCATING AND ENRICHING THE COMMUNITY • ' ' • ' ' .• 10.2 To maximize interpretive opportunities associated with cultural resources as a means of providing important insight into the heritage of the community. 10.2.1 The Town shall rRequire that public and private development project sites containing significant cultural resources be assessed for potential inclusion of an interpretive element into project design. Archaeological and Cultural Resources 72 Oro Valley General Plan Draft General Plan Policy Document Town Council Direction:March 6, 2003 10.2.2 The Town shall cConsider the potential for incorporating interpretive elements related to cultural resource sites during planning for public parks, trails, and other public use areas. 10.2.3 The Town shall aActively initiate and pursue cooperative opportunities with other jurisdictionsand organizations (e.g., Catalina State Park, Pima County) with regard to use of sites for education and historic .- During the planning process for interpretive elements, the Town shall ddevelop an appropriate and consistent theme for these elements throughout the Town (e.g., common graphic identity, uniform signage). 1 0.3 To provide a place to exhibit cultural resources. 10.3.1 Aa Lh T i develops facilities, it should look fotiLi to exhibit artifacts to..educate the public. �=/14=�_ Draft General Plan Policy Document Oro Valley General Plan Town Council Direction: March 6, 2003 Archaeological and Cultural Resources 74 Oro Valley General Plan Draft General Plan Policy Document Town Council Direction: March 6, 2003 11 . OPEN SPACE AND NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION STATEMENT Oro Valley's exceptional environn.enta1 resources have shaped ed the Town's character. 'he conservation of open s pacenatural open en s qac e biological---.resource -..visual--resources -enc natural-resources Is___of significant public interest to the The—Town of Oro Valley and a high priority among Oro .Valley's planning ob ectives • • • `• •• •. ' ' pet5t€-- tcrest. In particular, the Town values lands with the following characteristics: (Provide, or affect, public resources such as aquifer recharge areas ElExemplify unique, ecologically sensitive, wildlife and vegetative habitat ElDefine the identity of the community such as cultural/historic resources -Shape the scenic quality of life such as viewsheds ElCreate unsuitable and/or hazardous conditions for development due to the slope, soil, or geological, topographical, soil, or similar features. The Town specifically values the open space, biological resources, visual resources, and natural water The Open Space and Natural Resources Conservation Element is intended to identify and address the Town's environmental resources in a comprehensive manner. The protection, restoration, and maintenance of environmental resources require an integrated approach._ Due to the span of the issues, this approach requires steady and intensive cooperatioi • - . ' - •J multiple Town departments, neighborly l L • e• •w „ ` •a• 1 • -! • r . s:- •- w s •-•- - community's goal. The-goal is to enrich the community by protecting Oro Valley's exceptional environmental resources. • 1`I 1�f • •! a • Wad. a- :a I' • • a"614% .6 a r • , I -W .1 0 ! •. ' ! •nning objectives. All other • - --• • •- • • -; - a - a -a . .•- - a averriding desir- .:• --•- -- of these resources. 1 Stewardship entails highly coordinated management of wildlife habitat, riparian areas, native plant preservation, archaeological and historic resot . ` i " - • . • • •• ` !•- . • -- - -s; rnent. Management must he accomplished by ern p- :. .• .- -- ! .. •• .•- • '-• ! •! s! "! AP • -a.. ! • al • •, Corridors are earmarked for varying degrees of resource preservation, wildlife migration, and recreation. [he need for an increased level of management is accentuated by the Town's rapid pace of growth, a • a • a a ! a s • a • a r a,2 -." r:y' a•- �a a' -! � !-•a -•a _ as r :aa rrI . - • • Ve land • •- _ .a a •• • • �• a r a • r- ! / - • a,a as a a • • • r • attractiveness of the resort atmosphere are primary factors for the continued influx of residents, small businesses, and corporations. 40. 75 Open Space and Natural Resources Conservation Draft General Plan Policy Document Oro Valley General Plan Town Council Direction:March 6, 2003 ! • 1 1 1 i f ! . • ! . •I I ' / I • . f .' continued appeal to "clea-" -' - - - !. -- - 4.- ' . -- esorts is paramount. Valley as a place to reside, work, and recreate will he insured. • • 1a a , .aa a •: : : '-_ - '/ - 1• ' " f • •_- - • • - - -I-own continues to secure protection in a piece meal fashion through zoning requirements, e - developers. 11 is clear that this approach must be enhanced; nonetheless, it has limitations. To achieve 1 • ! , Idi'm 1! 1 • f . I .I • "1, •• V . must be established and utilized t. -a . -- lensivc approach. Use of a ;- ! :-,- a•- •• fee, "own funds, innovative sales tax, or a highly focused bond measure(s) to meet specific EST goals GROWING SMARTER/PLUS REQUIREMENTS The Open Space and Natural Resources Element addresses the State's Growing Smarter/Plus requirements for Open Space and elements. Following are brief descriptions of the statutory requirements for these elements and an explanation of their implications for Oro Valley. The Growing Smarter/-Plus statutes require that municipalities with 10,000 or more residents include an Open Space Element addressing the following items: OA comprehensive inventory of open space areas, recreational resources and designations of access points to open space areas and resources. (See Background Report.) -3An analysis of forecasted needs, policies for managing and protecting open space areas and resources and implementation strategies to acquire additional open space areas and further establish recreational resources. (See Background Report.) [Policies and implementation strategies designed to promote a regional system of integrated open space and recreational resources and a consideration of any existing regional open space plans. These statutory requirements focus on a variety of descriptive, analytical, and prescriptive issues that are intended to ensure that the Town establishes a framework for protection and preservation of the natural qualities that Oro Valley residents value so much. The first requirement calls for a descriptive inventory of these natural qualities, focusing on large-scale open space areas, particularly those that are set aside for recreational purposes. The second requirement calls for a combination of analytical and prescriptive content that focuses on understanding and responding to the open space needs of the community. As with much of the Growing Smarter Plus legislation, the intent of this requirement is to ensure that growing communities plan for additional open space. The third requirement in the above list focuses on ensuring that local open space assets are considered in light of their relationship to the regional system or network of resources. In addition, this element addresses Growing Smarter/Plus' requirements for a conservation element, which are optional for communities of fewer than 50,000 residents. These requirements are as follows: ;)„,.„ Open Space and Natural Resources Conservation 76 Oro Valley General Plan Draft General Plan Policy Document Town Council Direction:March 6,2003 HAddresses the conservation, development and utilization of natural resources, including forests, soils, rivers and other waters, harbors, fisheries, wildlife, minerals and other natural resources. ElMay also cover: The reclamation of land; flood control; prevention and control of the pollution of streams and other waters; regulation of the use of land in stream channels and other areas required for the accomplishment of the conservation plan; prevention, control and correction of the erosion of soils, beaches and shores; and protection of watersheds. KEY PolicY ISSUES OPEN SPACE TOOLS The Town needs to develop a wide range of planning tools that can be used to acquire, protect, and enhance those lands, such as environmentally sensitive lands, that help define the community's character. FUNDING FOR ACQUISITION OF OPEN SPACE LANDS The Town has no. specific needs to establish a funding mechanism for the acquisition and management of open spacenatural open space lands. Without timely establishment of such a mechanism, -- I t'r .'' - : :a •- 0' - • -- • r' . options for establishing a connected system of open spacenatural open spce. wi l lhe_l r it:e.d. To achieve _the_brows gaat of preserving sensitive lands a method of financ.in.. to.secureparticularly.valuable.lands must_be established--and utilized to bolster a comprehensive_aproach.. Use..of a targeted develo---_merit_fee, Town funds, innovative sales tax, or a .h.ighly focused bond measure(s)_to..._meet. specific ESL goals and....objectives must be implemented by a...vote.._ofthe_Town's residents. . e . • r •r a' ♦ a a Sir" "I". a w, . . r a 'Ow a a, . .41". w, Oil"' a a a a a • a a•r em ! •• • • •! • • ' V ! ■ • •! • • •• !1 •. infrastructure should directly impact this system. These and other impacts need to be minimized, by a • a •r a .a •r a r a a r r a a al a a - • a a a a • .a ! •a • iv"." • V . , !r• ! •I I .. • a a a • . . a a a � a r a s a a w a h a � a a a a•a a a overall infrastructure), need to be removed. CONNECTIVITY BETWEEN OF- PEN- 'AC-[NATURAL OPEN SPACE AREAS AND RECREATIONAL AREAS T-----h------e------r---e----------is------- re----s----e....__n._..tl _o a__- ul,ldeveloped interconnected open-space_SYstem-.w thin ro..Val-ey, in because th1.r....so.me....ha.rr.ie.rs_tcLthdeyelopmentQfsucere e h a s.._stem---.--Ce,--.-_.._roads....fenc n_ ..uti l t es culverts brill es distu_rhec ve...etati-on_- 0verall_..nfrastructure... ()pen s }ace attaral.o.yen. space needs to be established with consideration given to establishing connections with other open space and recreational areas within the Town and adjacent lands.__Creation of new_---.o-pen s eenaturaI open space resources and _connectivity with__existin-. ..areas,..both prior to and _during _the process _of development,----is critica . SEAT Y LOSS,8R-DEGRADATION/AND FRAGMENTATION OF BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES Development in Oro Valley directly affectedwhich does not consider the quantity and quality of natural resources can._directly__.affect_.and..-resultli-ng in the lossf---_degracf ation-,---.and...fragm-entation of native habitats. Thi_s.--devel-opment_---.has resulted_-----in .--_impacts_--on_bio-logical_----_resources.--.--such_ as constraints on wildlife movement impacts. on wildlife from-_-_urhan_Ii--htin. .and erosion into riparian 77 Open Space and Natural Resources Conservation Draft General Plan Policy Document Oro Valley General Plan Town Council Direction:March 6,2003 corridors. The need for an increased level of management. is accentuated by the Town's rapid pace of growth, which has been sustained.....since_.._the...__early _98.0s.....-..._.._....Much_._.of..-_the..._Town's land has been committed for development. The economic impact of environmentally sensitive land preservation is extremely.._significant. The beauty o----f---th.....e... Town's environmental.....re- s-ourtes and attractiveness_cf_the resort atmosphere re_primary factors for.the continued influx of residents small businesses, corporations. . .. . _.._ • . . - - - - - - - • - -- • are becoming fragmented, reducing the ecological vale - _ . a . I. & A & p s g a aIP IV W , Many projects constructed in Oro Valley do not take into account the sensitive resources affected by movement, impacts on wildlife from urban lighting, and erosion into riparian corridors. RESTORATION OF DEGRADED HABITAT Some areas within the Town once contained high value habitats that have subsequently become degraded for a number of different reasons related to human activities within the Town. These areas may provide excellent opportunities for environmental restoration. PLANTS AND ANIMALS Biotic communities require similar protection and enhancement. Inventories of plant and animal communities can be compared with the more desirable development locations. Points of conflict will yield opportunities for the development community and Town government to establish fauna and flora protection strategies and also encourage desirable development schemes. INCREASES IN LIGHT AND GLARE Development will add to the amount of light and glare within the community and result in loss of nighttime sky visibility. Oro Valley cooperates with the International Dark-Skies Association (IDA) which seeks to stop the adverse environmental impact on dark skies by building awareness of the problem of light pollution and of the solutions, and to educate everyone about the value and effectiveness of quality nighttime lighting. .--: -- ♦ -. -•.- - - -- •_- -- - •_- , VISUAL CHARACTER OF THE COMMUNITY -di - `! -• •O • - ! .! • - • • • • -. • • ! - aintain-i-ng and enhancing es the existing visual character of the community has been identified.aspriority interest. Aspecific.--area of concern its development on .• - w = , -- • _ •_ -- • -- •. • I - -- • -- • • a •• `- - - _ ♦with higher topography, such as hilltops, ridges, and slopes, whichare highly visible from many areas in the community., - - -- - '- - : -_ - •• - Open Space and Natural Resources Conservation 78 Oro Valley General Plan Draft General Plan Policy Document Town Council Direction: March 6, 2003 CC NIc V-I'STAS The Town needs to Also of concern is identification of_--e-ntify important scenic vistas and views and apply protective.._techniques such as use restrictionsand;easements - . -- a a a ct them. BUILT ENVIRONMENT As the Town develops, the built environment begins to dominate views. Standards are necessary to ensure that development blends with the natural environment. Lighting and signage standards directed at improving the existing visual environment provide additional means of maintaining and enhancing the Town's image. Standards and density restrictions are needed to keep development from creating undesirable views, often referred to as a "sea of rooftops.".- SCENIC CORRIDORS Many roadways in the community provide views of scenic vistas, washes, and native vegetation. The open feeling along some of these roadways also adds to the character of the community. AIR QUALITY Good air quality has been recognized by Town residents as an essential component of Oro Valley's quality of life. Air pollution reduces visibility and compromises views of surrounding mountain ranges, as well as increases health risks. Although not totally within the Town's control, air pollution can be reduced through Town initiatives. GOALS AND POLICIES NATURAL OPEN SPACE 11.1 To protect the environmentally sensitive open space areas within the Planning Area. 11.1.1 The Town shall institute a program for the acquisition, management, and maintenance of public open spac€.natural._.o.pen space. This program mayinclude a full-cost-benefit analysis to determine open spacenatural open space acquisition priorities. 11.1.2 The program in Policy 11.1.1 shall identify and recommend the application of a range of planning and funding tools to acquire, enhance, manage, maintain, or otherwise protect environmentally sensitive lands and other desirableanatural open space lands such as those identified as SRA in this plan. 11.1.3 The Town shall wWork with authorized representatives of approved Planned Area Developments (PADs) to minimize impacts on environmentally sensitive lands, including amendments of PADs, while allowing for development in accordance with the spirit of existing approvals. 11.1.4 The Town shall rRequire new development proposals, through the rezoning process, adjacent to or containing riparian areas or wildlife and plant habitat to include provisions to link these systems to other nearby riparian areas, habitats, existing or planned trails, and regional open s: ac.enatu.ra._._.of-_3en space areas (e. . I ......................:............... :----.............. ----.....--.--:.. g , Torto._.ita:Iti1o.u.�nt_a:i-:nPark,-Catalina State Park, and Coronado National Forest). 11.1.5 The Town shall eEnsure that recreational uses on areas with essential or key habitats are designed to protect these resources to the greatest extent possible. (See also Policy 8.1.1.J 79 Open Space and Natural Resources Conservation Draft General Plan Policy Document Oro Valley General Plan Town Council Direction:March 6, 2003 11.1.6 The Town should ilnclude interpretive elements with trails developed within natural environments. These elements should be designed to provide educational information on the environment and the protection of resources in an unobtrusive manner. 11.1.7 - :• - -Prepare, adopt, and periodically update an Natural Open Space Management Plan to determine the appropriate level of use and protection of the environmentally sensitive open space areas within and surrounding the Town. This should include preparation of an inventory of these areas and the natural resources they support. (See also Policies 11.5.1 11.5.2, and 11.5.3.1 11.1.8 The Town shall use - -- i natural open space preservation as one criterion in considering land use rezoning proposals. Developments shall utilize natural p open space ace to comply with requirements for landscaped areas.-and Tbuffer areas, etc., whenever feasible. 11.1.9 The Town shall integrate open -space planning with on-going land -use planning and community development efforts. 11.1.10 The Town shall eEncourage natural open space connection to and the expansion of Tortolita Mountain Park and Catalina State Park. 11.1.11 Protection techniques, such as clustering, transfer of development rights, and density bonuses, which may increase the number of units in an area shall include standards to ensure that other environmentally sensitive areas and existing neighborhoods are not adversely affected. Where clustering is used to set aside areas as open spacenatural_wen space, the areas shall be dedicated to the Town, County, trust, or appropriate entity so as to guarantee preservation in perpetuity. 11.1.12 To achieve community and e-pen-- p-a-eenatu ral open space goals, emphasis needs to be focused upon avoiding pre-annexation agreements with commitments that compromise community values. property, ar € k� Main--t ---Significan+--Resource Area designation on the whole-property, ...................... by a t-i-44-n-g a fr_. • • hods, ire tr i ngg a joint et • t t errest Service and ern ie gait-e-s. HABITAT PROTECTION 11.2 To protect native biological habitats and their associated plant and wildlife species throughout the Town of Oro Valley and create/restore habitats where feasible in development design. 11.2.1 The Town sha keEnsure that development approved according to the PAD provisions of the Town's Zoning Ordinance will provide for coordinated and enhanced protection of key habitat areas. "Key habitat" and "essential habitat" are provided, respectively, in Policy 11.2.2 and Policy 11.2.3. 11.2.2 The Town shall dDefine key habitat areas as those that meet the following criteria: • significant saguaro stands; • significant ironwood stands; and, • significant rock outcrops. Note: he.term -.signiicint" as...it...relates...to each of these ` ill be defined in ordinance. Open Space and Natural Resources Conservation 80 Oro Valley General Plan Draft General Plan Policy Document Town Council Direction:March 6, 2003 11.2.3 -The Town shall dDefine essential habitat areas as those that meet one of the following criteria: • areas occupied by special-status species as defined by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or Arizona Game and Fish; • riparian habitat types, defined as low xeroriparian, moderate xeroriparian, high xeroriparian, hydroriparian, mesoriparian (including mesquite bosque and degraded mesquite bosque); and • buffer areas around these areas. 11.2.4 Within essential habitats, the Town shall permit only the following uses: • education and research; • fish, wildlife and plant management activities; • trails, scenic overlooks, and other passive recreation; • necessary water supply projects which can be accomplished with minimal environmental damage; • roadway crossings, drainage facilities, and other infrastructure which have been designed to minimize environmental damage; and, • environmental restoration/enhancement activities. These uses shall be designed to minimize impacts on environmentally sensitive resources. An exception to this is for lands covered under a habitat conservation plan or similar agreement that has been adopted and approved by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and/or Arizona Game and Fish. Development in these areas can proceed based on the agreement and applicable provisions of the Town's General Plan and zoning ordinance. 11.2.5 - _ :, - --Maintain a current and accurate database of biological resources, including maps that identify the locations of specific habitats (as defined in this element), and lists of special-status species, to mandate environmentally compatible development. Prior to annexation of any area to the Town, the Town shall update the database for the annexation area. 11.2.6 On sites that have reasonably high potential to contain essential or key habitats, or contain or support special-status species, the Town shall require the project applicant to have the site surveyed by a Town-qualified biologist as part of the application process. In_addi_ti_onf__Te the Town will maintain a list of qualified biologists experienced in Sonoran desert ecosystems that can be used to prepare these studies. The results of the survey will be used during the development review and approval process in evaluating the merits of the project. 11.2.7 The Town shall immediately pPrepare, adopt, and implement an Environmentally Sensitive Lands Ordinance (ESLO) containing both-restrictive-standards for protecting sensitive resources and provisions for requiring innovative site planning and design practices that would protect sensitive resources. 11.2.8 The Town wilt Work as an equal partner with federal, state, and county agencies and the public in the development and implementation of the draft Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan. 11.2.9 . -Require project designs that: • place development in areas not defined as key habitat when possible; 81 Open Space and Natural Resources Conservation Draft General Plan Policy Document Oro Valley General Plan Town Council Direction: March 6, 2003 • provide deed restrictions regarding treatment of identified habitats and natural open space on private property • that minimize adverse impacts to these habitats; • provide for connectivity between on- and off-site essential and key habitat areas; and, • are designed to reduce overall impacts. 11.2.10 The Town shall a.Achieve fauna and flora protection through regulatory practices as well as through working partnerships with developers. On-site water detention basins, clustering, land trusts, scenic easements, and similar practices should become part of an ordinance to protect the plants and animals and still achieve reasonable land development objectives. 11.2.11 The Town shall pProtect and enhance contiguous areas of key habitats rather than small, segmented remainder parcels. 11.2.12 For new public or private development projects, the Town shall require a buffer of adequate size to protect the integrity of the essential habitat. Buffer size regulations will be defined in the Town's ESL Ordinance (see Policy 11.2.7), which will provide guidance on buffer sizes, based on site characteristics, such as terrain, width of habitat, habitat condition, and so forth. 11.2.13 The Town shall rRegulate development within buffer areas in the same way as the habitat areas the buffer is protecting. 11.2.14 The Town shall ilnventory and actively pursue opportunities to restore degraded areas that contain remnants of essential or key habitat areas as defined in this element. 11.2.15 The Town shall mCo- tinuetor maintain a plant palette for use in all landscape plans. This list shall use only drought-tolerant vegetation. The list shall not include any non-native plant types that are considered invasive, allergenic, or nuisance species. Only native plant species shall be allowed in perimeter areas or areas adjacent to natural areas. (See also Policy 12.3.2 ) 11.2.16 The Town shall rRequire the protection of healthy native vegetation within a development. If on-site protection is infeasible, the Town shall encourage transplantation of healthy native vegetation to approved sites within, or as a less preferable option, outside the project limits. 11.2.17 The Town shall contintle.to.prohibit mass grading for all residential developments of 2 residences per acre -RAC--and under less dense and strongly discourage it throughout the community. (See also Policy 1.1.6.1 11.2.18 • :. • - Restrict the removal of gravel and other natural resources from washes and flood-prone areas for commercial purposes. 11.2.19 The Town shall pProvide guidelines for the safe movement of wildlife above and below roadways and through or around other man-made environments. (See.:_also Policy 5.4.2.) 11.2.20 The-Town shat-l--€Continue to encourage utilization of the Town's save-a-plant program for on-site protection of healthy native vegetation. VISUAL RESOURCES 11.3 To protect and enhance the visual character of the Town. ��. Open Space and Natural Resources Conservation 82 Oro Valley General Plan Draft General Plan Policy Document Town Council Direction:March 6, 2003 11.3.1 View protection is to be an essential aspect of development review and project approval. The Town defines the following roadways as scenic corridors within Oro Valley: • Calle Concordia • First Ave n u e • La Canada Drive • La Cholla Road • Lambert Lane • Linda Vista Boulevard • Moore Road • Naranja Drive • Oracle Road • Palisades Road • Rancho Vistoso Boulevard • Shannon Road • Tangerine Road • -Re-v v' the list fo ddit o-n-sAny..addi.t.io_nal.road added to this list during the annexation process. This should include roads that may not be annexed but would border the Town. (See also Policy 5.4.3.) 11.3.2 The Town shall Conti-:iue..to.require all new development and improvements to existing development, both public and private, to maintain and/or enhance the character and quality of views from and along scenic corridors and public parks. The following measures will contribute to achieving this objective: To achieve this the Townshall: • preserve areas of open space (especially habitat areas) to provide visual relief; • provide large natural or naturally landscaped areas in rights-of-way along scenic corridors; • create design standards to minimize the impacts of parking lots; • create a Town ordinance that requires vehicle loads to be covered and secured; • work with utility providers to place utilities underground; and, • discourage visually intrusive structures. 11.3.3 The Town shall establish general Use.._exist n-_-standards and guidelines,._ancl_:.establish_new ones as needed to ensure that the built environment blends with or enhances the natural environment by: • placing utilities underground • restricting light not needed for safety or identification • restricting signage primarily to identification • creating landscaped breaks in parking lots, subdivisions, and other uses that extend over large areas (See also policy 2.1.1.) 11.3.4 The Town shall pProtect air quality through: • the enforcement of dust control measures • restrictions to prohibit uses that create air pollution �Gs 83 Open Space and Natural Resources Conservation Draft General Plan Policy Document Oro Valley General Plan Town Council Direction:March 6, 2003 • encouragement of gas versus wood fireplaces • working with PAG to promote rideshare • incentives to encourage the use of renewable resources such as solar and wind power • attracting "green" technologies, such as low emission commercial and industrial development. (5ee.also policies Gaal 1.6.) VISUALLY IMPORTANT AREAS 11.4 To protect visually important areas. (See also Goal 2.1.E 11.4.1 The-Town shall dDefine and map visually important areas, especially peaks and ridges, and highly visible sloped areas. 11.4.2 The Town shall aCont-i-n-ue.-_to actively pursue measures to protect and maintain night sky visibility. 11.4.3 The Town shall pPrepare design guidelines and standards as part of an ESL Ordinance (see Policy 11.2.7) to protect scenic resources and direct site and building design in areas identified as visually important. The ESL Ordinance shall may include, but not be limited to, the following. • Placement of roadways • Building materials, colors, and reflectivity • Protection of ridgelines, slopes, and hillsides • Integration of buildings and landscape with site features and vegetation, • Placement of single- and two-story structures • Open space and landscape area requirements • Standards for fencing and berming • Control of light and glare • Limiting the areas that may be graded • Limiting cuts and fills • Treatment of disturbed areas, especially cut and fill slopes PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT 11.5 To develop a holistic epeti—spacenatural open space and natural resource conservation program. • ; • w • • • .w • w • •w * • w• • w ■ • • ., • w• w ■ w ■ • • • w• • w 11 .5.1 The Town shall eEstablish an advisory committee to provide the Town Council and Planning Commission with annual recommendations and input regarding Town-initiated actions and incentives to protect environmentally sensitive lands in the Town and to monitor/recommend modifications to this element. The advisory committee's efforts are to be coordinated with the_--.recommendations..-of.._the Naturali....Open...Space Ma-nagem-ent...Plan-__prepared pursuant to Policy.11.1.7 11 .5.2 The advisory committee described under Policy 11.5.1 shall establish and annually review an action plan that will identify program components, including but not limited to the following: • Expected revenues to administer the program Open Space and Natural Resources Conservation 84 Oro Valley General Plan Draft General Plan Policy Document Town Council Direction: March 6, 2003 • Areas for acquisition (listed by priority) • Areas for enhancements • Support for land trust activities • A yearly status report including: how much epen-s-pa-een a to ral....open space i s int e Town, its health, its protection, and its connectivity; how existing op-eft spafenatura.....open space. should be used; and the status of maintenance and management of open spacen. t.ur l...:o.pen....spac e 11.5.3 In selecting lands for inclusion in the action plan described under Policy 11.5.2, the Town and/or the advisory committee shall utilize the following general guidelines: • Availability of land • Potential development pressures on land • Potential for protection of a sensitive area or corridor • Connectivity to other natural areas • Biological and cultural richness or diversity • Economic sustainability of the Town 11.5.4 The Town shall aAdopt a set of best available practices for itself to minimize impacts to the Town's open space system. 11.5.5 The Town shallContin.ue.to inform project applicants about the natural resources in Oro Valley and the practices that are required to protect these resources. 11.5.6 The Town shall establish guidelines for trading open spec enatural...open...spaces that allow those trades that create interconnected, high-quality open spz c:c natu_ral.ope.n._space. 11.5.7 The Town shall aAppoint or hire a Town staff member, or a volunteer, with o-pen- sp cenatural open space and natural resources background to research, identify and secure funding for open space acquisition and management. 11.5.8 - - •. . - : -• : - ---- ' - : -Explore establishing a funding source to provide for environmental education. 11.5.9 The Town shall cContinuously inform and educate the public about the natural and cultural resources in Oro Valley and the steps that they can take to help protect, enhance, restore, and enjoy these resources. 11.5.10 The Town shall sSupport educational programs to promote environmental awareness and natural resource conservation. To promote, it should include the public benefits that can be derived from a community open space system. 11.5.11 The Town shall mMonitor public use in designated natural areas within the community to prevent the degradation of significant biological and visual resources. 11.5.12 The Town shalKC:onti.n.ue.to explore strategies that would enable preservation of lands extending north and west from Honey Bee Canyon/Sausalito Creek and connecting to the Tortolita Mountain Park through independent methods and through coordination with Pima County, Arizona State Land Department, Arizona State Parks Board, and/or any nationally recognized conservation organization. `'max,... 85 Open Space and Natural Resources Conservation Draft General Plan Policy Document Oro Valley General Plan Town Council Direction:March 6, 2003 Open Space and Natural Resources Conservation 86 Oro Valley General Plan Draft General Plan Policy Document Town Council Direction: March 6,2003 12.WATER RESOURCES STATEMENT The Town of Oro Valley recognizes the importance of water to maintaining the natural qualities that attract people to the area and sustain their existence. The Town also recognizes the importance of ensuring that it doesn't compromise these qualities. The Water Resources Element presents goals and policies that address water as both a natural asset and as an essential part of the public infrastructure. GROWING SMARTER/PLUS REQUIREMENTS The basic intent of the Growing Smarter/Plus requirements for the Water Resources Element is to ensure that communities can assure that there will be enough water to support future development. The required content is as follows: ['Assessment of known legally and physically available surface water, groundwater and reclaimed water supplies. HThe demand for water that will result from future growth, added to existing uses. ElAn analysis of how the demand for water that will result from future growth projected in the general plan will be served by the currently available water supplies or a plan to obtain additional necessary water supplies. As with many other aspects of the Growing Smarter/Plus statutes, the Water Resources Element requirements are geared toward growing communities. KEY POLICY ISSUES IMPACTS TO THE NATURAL DRAINAGE RECHARGE SYSTEM The Town has been designated by the State of Arizona as having a 100-year Assured Water Supply. However, this does allow draw down of the aquifer to a depth of 1,000 feet below land surface within that time. Thus development activities in Oro Valley may adversely impact the natural wash system and should be regulated. Cumulative, versus site-by-site, impacts need to be considered. PROTECTION OF WELLHEADS Wellheads for domestic water could be adversely affected by development activities occurring in close proximity to well sites. WATER CONSERVATION Even though the Town has a 100-year assured water supply, water needs to be conserved to balance continued growth, to enhance ecosystems that use surface water, and to protect ecosystems that depend on groundwater. Cumulative, versus site-by-site, impacts need to be considered. SURFACE WATER AVAILABILITY/TRANSMISSION While the Town has secured rights to surface water from the Central Arizona Project (CAP), the infrastructure to transport the water to the Town's current and future users is not in place. If the Town is to shift away from its sole reliance on groundwater for potable domestic supply, transmission facilities must be planned and constructed. Currently, the nearest point of supply for CAP water is near Tangerine Road and 1-10, which is several miles west and approximately 1,000 feet lower in elevation. 44, 87 Water Resources Draft General Plan Policy Document Oro Valley General Plan Town Council Direction:March 6, 2003 USE OF RECLAIMED WATER FOR IRRIGATION The Town has recently signed an agreement with the City of Tucson to secure rights to reclaimed water (treated wastewater) generated within Oro Valley. This water may be used to replace potable supplies for irrigation of turf areas in town (e.g., golf courses, parks). The Town must still, however, design and construct a system for transmitting this water to these users. GOALS AND POLICIES WATER RESOURCE PRESERVATION 12.1 To protect and restore the natural qualities of creeks, washes, and groundwater basins and recharge areas in Oro Valley to ensure public health and safety and the biological productivity and diversity of these water courses. 12.1.1 The—Town shall rRequire that natural washes (defined as riparian areas and 100-year floodways) be kept free from development that would adversely impact floodway capacity or characteristics, natural/riparian areas, water quality, or natural groundwater recharge areas. 12.1.2 The Town shah-iimplement the Town's Floodplain Management Ordinance and requirements of the Town's Drainage Manual. 12.1.3 The Town shall ontinue_to evaluate all public and private development projects to determine the effects of the projects on on-site and downstream drainage patterns and associated ecological systems. Cumulative, versus site-by-site, impacts shall be considered. 12.1.4 As appropriate, the Town shall continue to require Detention detention facilities and/or velocity reduction - -. i s - •:. -.s when necessary to maintain existing storm flows and velocities in natural drainage systems. 12.1.5 The Town shall rRestrict the commercial extraction of gravel and other natural resources from washes and flood-prone areas.:.-(See alsoPo-I-icy.11.2.18.) The Town shall ensure that flood control facilities are designed to use "soft" channel structures (i.e., avoid lined channels). Facilities in natural washes and floodways shall comply with Policy 12.1.1. 12.1.6 The Town shall continue to enforce institute--stormwater controls to prevent aquifer pollution and the erosion or siltation of washes. 12.1.7 The Town shall continue to--protect wells from adverse conditions. ALTERNATIVE WATER SUPPLIES 12.2 To utilize alternatives to groundwater to the maximum extent feasible. 12.2.1 The Town shall contribute to and/or participate in partnership with other jurisdictions to build a conveyance system to make use of CAP water and treated wastewater. Alternative water surcharge, development fees and user fees should defray the costs of developing alternative water source delivery systems. 12.2.2 The Town shall require the utilization of CAP water and reclaimed water for recharge and irrigation of areas such as parks and golf courses to reduce the Town's dependence on groundwater resources. 12.2.3 . •- • • .Encourage public and private developments to use alternative water sources. Water Resources 88 Oro Valley General Plan Draft General Plan Policy Document Town Council Direction: March 6, 2003 12.2.4 The Town will cConsider using CAP water and/or reclaimed water in the development of multi-use recharge facilities (i.e., recharge, recreation, and habitat creation). 12.2.5 The Town shall m-Monitor the use of CAP water to ensure that: • Flows into natural washes do not exceed natural, average, historic levels • Groundwater quality is maintained per standards established by Arizona Department of Environmental Quality. • The use of water does not encourage nuisances, such as mosquitoes, tamarisks, or starlings. 12.2.6 The Town shall pursue the-acombination of reclaimed water and CAP water infrastructure to minimize costs and maximize alternative source delivery. 12.2.7 The Town shall meet all State and Federal regulations regarding the treatment, quality, and monitoring required with the use of reclaimed water to assure that its use does not pose health dangers. WATER RESOURCE CONSERVATION 12.3 To ensure water conservation. 12.3.1 To balance continued growth, f_om.otewater conservation.-- .- - --• , through a variety of techniques such as: • Designing detention basins for water harvesting as well as storm water control and recreation • Restoring disturbed areas and designing landscape to encourage infiltration and reduce erosion • Requiring the use of low-water-use landscape using xeriscape techniques • Developing guidelines and standards for water harvesting in all forms of development • Educating landowners on water harvesting techniques • Providing incentives for conservation in water pricing structures • Developing programs for water conservation in homes and businesses • Tracking and reporting annually on the success of water conservation programs • Identifying key recharge zones for preservation and protection from development • Adopting turf water reclamation standards for larger turf areas such as golf courses, schools, and ball fields • Adopting building codes and providing incentives for water conserving plumbing such as gray water systems 12.3.2 The Town shall Continue to_require the use of drought-tolerant vegetation (as specified in the Town's adopted plant palette) and water efficient irrigation systems in the approval of new developments. Native vegetation is preferred in landscaping projects and the use of turf is discouraged. 12.3.3 The Town shall require new development, expansion, and rehabilitation projects to include water conservation measures. may; 89 Water Resources Draft General Plan Policy Document Oro Valley General Plan Town Council Direction:March 6, 2003 12.3.4 The Town shall cClosely monitor the use of decorative water features such as fountains in commercial, common areas, and multi-family developments to ensure the use of recycled water and designs to reduce water losses. 12.3.5 The Town will cEncourage water conservation and retrofitting programs for existing structures and landscaped areas. Water Resources 90 Oro Valley General Plan Draft General Plan Policy Document Town Council Direction: March 6, 2003 13. ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING The Environmental Planning Element differs from the balance of this General Plan's elements in that its focus is introspective. Its purpose, as described below, is to ensure that the goals and policies outlined in this General Plan and the actions that will be taken in implementing the General Plan do not compromise the environmental resources of the community. In that respect, the Element is analytical rather than prescriptive. Accordingly, the content of the element focuses on evaluating the Town's commitment to environmental quality. GROWING SMARTER/PLUS REQUIREMENTS The Growing Smarter Plus statutes call for municipalities with 10,000 or more residents include an Environmental Planning Element addressing the following items: HAnalysis, policies and strategies to address anticipated effects, if any, of general plan elements on air quality, water quality and natural resources associated with proposed development under the general plan. ElThe policies and strategies to be developed under this element shall be designed to have community-wide applicability and shall not require the production of an additional environmental impact statement or similar analysis beyond the requirements of state and federal law. These requirements are intended to force communities to consider the overall environmental implications of their general plans, with a specific focus on air quality, water quality, and natural resources. As suggested by the second bullet, the Environmental Planning Element is the means for the community to assess these implications in lieu of preparing a separate environmental assessment such as is required for federal projects under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) or those required in other states, such as the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS OF THE GENERAL PLAN AIR QUALITY The Tucson metropolitan area and eastern Pima County have long enjoyed the benefits of clean air, which is important to the health, economic development and quality of life of the community. Future protection of this important natural resource is essential. The maintenance of clean air is contingent on the choices and lifestyles of the residents of the region. Because air quality is a regional issue that crosses jurisdictional boundaries, the primary responsibility for air quality planning has been delegated to the Pima Association of Governments (PAG), which the Pima County Department of Environmental Quality (PDEQ) serves as the local air quality control district. PDEQ is primarily responsible for regional air quality monitoring and administering air quality permits and inspections for regulated facilities. The monitoring data includes ambient air concentrations of carbon monoxide (CO), ozone (03), particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of 10 microns or less (PM10) and 2.5 microns or less (PM2.5), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), and sulfur dioxide (SO2). Meteorological data are also recorded at many of the monitoring sites. PDEQ is also responsible for certain emissions inventory data required by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). PAG, as the designated air quality planning agency for eastern Pima County, addresses regional air quality issues in keeping with federal, state, and local requirements. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires that urban growth be mitigated in a manner that provides for 91 Environmental Planning Draft General Plan Policy Document Oro Valley General Plan Town Council Direction: March 6, 2003 achieving and maintaining air quality standards. The Clean Air Act (CAA) controls the air quality planning process that leads to implementation strategies to bring all non-attainment areas into compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) within a reasonable amount of time. The CAA also addresses the need to maintain clean air in protected natural areas, such as the wilderness areas, national parks and forests within the vicinity. Failure to meet the requirements of the CAA can result in economic sanctions and/or civil lawsuits. [*Staff reviewing for accuracy per Steering Committee] Pollutants Three pollutants are of continuing concern in the region. They are carbon monoxide (CO), particulate matter less than 10 microns in diameter (PM10), and ozone (03). At present, the metropolitan region contains one PM10 non-attainment area (Rillito) lying in Pima County and parts of the Town of Marana (Figure -O. That area has not violated the particulate matter NAAQS in recent years and may be redesignated as a maintenance area in the near future. EPA has established NAAQS for several common air pollutants as noted above. These pollutants are monitored in Pima County by industry, by the Pima County air quality control district (PDEQ, 9-99), by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) and by others for special purposes (consultants, academic researchers, etc.). Visibility monitoring is also performed by ADEQ and PDEQ in an ongoing study of urban haze. EPA promulgated new NAAQS for ozone and particulate matter on July 16, 1997, and these standards became effective on September 16, 1997. In the Tucson area, the 1-hour ozone standard was replaced with an 8-hour standard at a level of 0.08ppm. For particulates, an annual and a 24- hour PM2.5 (particulates less than 2.5 microns in diameter) standard were established. The 24-hour PM2.5 standard is 65g/m3, and the annual standard is 15g/m3. The form of the 24-hour PM10 standard changed, but the annual PM1 0 standard was retained. Carbon Monoxide. The Tucson Air Planning Area (TAPA) or "Area B" in state statute, includes the Tucson Urbanized Area. The TAPA is currently classified as a Carbon Monoxide (CO) Maintenance Area (Figure 1). EPA has only recently (July 10, 2000) redesignated the TAPA to attainment for the CO NAAQS and approved a Limited Maintenance Plan (LMP) that will ensure that the area remains in attainment for at least 10 years. The LMP (PAG, 7-00) is the official local air quality plan for compliance with the CO NAAQS. It relies on monitoring and modeling procedures to predict when emissions control measures should be added or removed. Air quality modeling currently indicates that the area will maintain the CO NAAQS for at least 10 years without implementing any additional CO transportation control measures (TCMs) or system improvements. Particulate Matter. The Tucson metropolitan area violated the 24-hour PM10 standard by monitoring four exceedances of the standard during 1999 at the Orange Grove monitor site and two exceedances at the South Tucson monitor site. ADEQ and PDEQ have decided to pursue preparation of a Natural Events Action Plan (NEAP) under EPA's Natural Events Policy (NEP) rather than risk EPA designation as a PM10 non-attainment area. Under this policy ADEQ and PDEQ submitted prepared a report for to EPA, documenting the technical and scientific demonstrations that the four exceedances at the Orange Grove site and the two exceedances in South Tucson were affected by qualifying natural events. These were characterized as high wind events following significant periods of time without precipitation. The first step was to establish a clear causal y.' Environmental Planning 92 Oro Valley General Plan Draft General Plan Policy Document Town Council Direction:March 6, 2003 relationship between the PM10 exceedances and the high wind events. Other detailed procedural requirements in the NEP must also be met. Each exceedance event that qualified as a high wind event was "flagged" by EPA as an exceedance that does not count against the three exceedances allowed within a three-year period. All six exceedances were accepted and flagged by EPA as qualifying natural events. PDEQ concluded a 10-month long stakeholder process in March 2002 to select Best Available Control Measures for fugitive dust sources, such as construction and mining activities. As part of that process, a consensus was reached with the stakeholders to lower the opacity standard from 40% to 20%. PDEQ also proposed increasing activity permit fees to fund additional staff, primarily for compliance assurance. They also established education programs to inform the public about the short and long-term harmful effects that high concentrations of PM10 could have on their health. The final step is to implement the NEAP and the associated rule revisions within three years of the fourth exceedance (by December 23, 2002). Stakeholder groups are currently meeting to provide PDEQ with professional input regarding the strategies (using Best Available Control Measures) that are effective and feasible to control the generation of dust from typical generators, such as construction (including road building), agriculture, development (commercial and residential), mining, sand and gravel operations, and heavy industry. The strategies include dust suppressants (including water), reduction or cessation of activities during high wind events, limiting the area of bare earth, equipment speed, keeping dirt off adjacent streets, etc. Education of all stakeholder groups to the importance of dust suppression will also be an important objective. Any exceedance that does not get flagged by EPA as a natural event will continue to count against the four exceedances within a three-year period that would cause a violation of the PM10 NAAQS and require preparation of a federally enforceable non-attainment area plan by PAG. Ozone. The Ozone (03) level in the Tucson metropolitan area has been maintained at between 85 and 90 percent of the NAAQS standard for the past several years, primarily due to favorable weather conditions and vehicle fleet turnover. Conclusions It can be concluded that the PAG region doesn't have any critical air quality problems at this time. However, it is clear that the communities of the region must be vigilant in monitoring the levels of CO, 0„ and PM10 to be sure that the data continue to indicate that no violations are likely for the near term (± 5 years). For example, the recent reinstatement of the 8-hour ozone standard has brought the region a little higher risk of violating the standard than exists now under the 1-hour standard. Also, the region must support the efforts by PDEQ and ADEQ to implement the Natural Events Action Plan for PM,o by the deadline of December 23, 2002. Based on monitored data, it is reasonably certain that the region will be able to meet the new PM2.5 standard for at least 10 years. PAG has obtained the basic data to implement the System for Management, Observation and GIS Modeling of Air Pollution (SMOGMAP) as an air quality planning tool. Inclusion of the emissions inventory data collected through the SMOGMAP system will also allow more sophisticated modeling of CO, 03, and PM10. Improvements in characterizing the on-road vehicle fleet are planned to be undertaken by PAG over the next year or so. These improved model inputs will then be available for use in photochemical modeling (such as EPA's Models-3), which is the primary tool to evaluate the effectiveness of any proposed new emissions control measures. For example, three control measures are currently at the top of the priority list for reducing the emissions of ozone precursors. They are 93 Environmental Planning Draft General Plan Policy Document Oro Valley General Plan Town Council Direction: March 6, 2003 Stage II vapor recovery, IM240 (or equivalent) vehicle emissions inspection program, and reformulated gasoline. PAG will not know, without modeling, which one of these three is the most cost effective or which will give the greatest reduction in ozone formation. Because the region has had several years of relatively low ozone levels it would take at least two and probably three years of unusually high ozone levels (higher than we have seen in the last 10 years - greater than 0.90 ppm 4th high 8-hour average) to violate the 8-hour standard. That should give PAG at least a full year to run the model after the first "bad" year of ozone exceedances. The modeling could be undertaken after that, either under a consultant contract or in-house. As long as the monitored levels remain flat there is no need to model. In addition to the traditional emissions control measures and transportation system improvements, which are coordinated through PAG and administered through local governments, all local governments in the PAG region should also consider land use policies could benefit air quality conditions (see below for Oro Valley's approach to policy-based mitigation. WATER QUALITY The Water Resources Element of this Plan (beginning on page X86) highlights water quality issues in Oro Valley and includes a variety of Town policy commitments ensuring that waterq Yualit in the Planning Area is maintained. NATURAL RESOURCES Oro Valley's natural resources are a local point of pride for Town residents, as well as an important element of the Town's economic health and well-being. The Planning Area's natural features are described in the Open Space and Natural Resources Element of this General Plan. GENERAL PLAN POLICY APPROACH TO MITIGATING ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES The Town's basic approach to addressing potential environmental issues associated with development under the General Plan Land Use Map is to pre-empt potential problems through application of the Plan's policies. While this "self-mitigating" approach relies on the policies of virtually all elements of the Plan, it is particularly reliant on the Land Use, Open Space and Natural Resources, and Water Resources Element. These three elements include policies that address the three environmental issues that Growing Smarter/Plus identifies (i.e., air quality, water quality, and natural resources). Adherence to these policies, coupled with the Town's ongoing implementation of programs related to these three elements, will ensure the protection of the Planning Area's valuable environmental resources. Environmental Planning 94 Oro Valley General Plan Draft General Plan Policy Document Town Council Direction: March 6, 2003 GLOSSARY Average Daily Traffic: The average traffic volume on a roadway segment under average weekday conditions. Contiguous: In close proximity; neighboring; adjoining; near in succession; in actual close contact; touching at a point or along a boundary; bounded or traversed by. (Black's Law Dictionary, 5th Edition.) Floor-Area Ratio (FAR): A floor-area ratio is the ratio of the gross building square footage permitted on a lot to the net square footage of the lot. For example, a floor-area ratio of 0.25 applied to a one-acre (43,560 sq. ft.) lot, with no other requirements (e.g., set-backs), would allow a gross building with 10,890 sq. ft. Functional Classification: A system to describe the various types of roadways by their primary purpose. Classifications typically describe not only the number of lanes, but also the types of access permitted to the roadway. General Plan: A municipal or county planning document consisting of text policies and corresponding maps that is general, comprehensive, and long-range in nature. The State of Arizona requires municipalities and counties in Arizona to have a General Plan, with certain required elements, depending upon the size and growth rate of the municipality or county. A general plan may also be known as a "comprehensive plan", "master plan", "city plan" or"county plan". Goal: The ultimate purpose of an effort stated in a way that is general in nature and immeasurable. Goals are not quantifiable, time-dependent, or suggestive of specific actions for achievement. There is at least one general plan goal per element, with more than one goal per element where appropriate or necessary. Goals often refer to one or more aspects of the vision and incorporate specific values. They are typically presented as "to" statements. Growing Smarter: Legislation enacted by the State of Arizona in 1998 modifying existing general plan requirements and placing additional general plan requirements on Arizona municipalities and counties. The general plan requirements vary by population size and/or population growth rate. Growing Smarter/Plus: Additional legislation enacted by the State of Arizona in 2000 that modifies and supplements the Growing Smarter legislation. Growth Area: An area deemed suitable for infrastructure expansion, improvements designed to support a variety of land uses and, if appropriate, planned multi-modal transportation. Implementation Measure: An action, procedure, program, or technique that carries out general plan policy. Implementation measures also specify primary responsibility for carrying out the action and a time frame for its accomplishment. Collectively, the general plan's implementation measures will constitute the Town's General Plan Implementation Program. Land Use Designation: The allowed type and intensity of development specified in a general plan. Typically, the land use designation is defined in the text and shown graphically on a land use map. Designations may specify residential uses (e.g., low density residential) and non-residential uses (e.g., parks/open space, commercial), with each specifying land use intensity standards. land Use Intensity Standards: Standards of population density and building intensity for each land use designation. Standards of building intensity for residential uses are stated in this General Plan in terms of the allowable range of dwelling units per net-acre. Standards of population density for residential uses can be derived by multiplying the maximum number of dwellings per net-acre by the average ,7106 95 Glossary Draft General Plan Policy Document Oro Valley General Plan Town Council Direction: March 6, 2003 number of persons per dwelling unit. Standards of building intensity for non-residential uses are stated in terms of maximum allowable floor-area ratios (FARs). Level of Service (LOS): A measure of congestion based on the comparison of a roadway's traffic volume with its capacity. The standard means for measuring the amount of traffic that a roadway or intersection can accommodate, based on such factors as maneuverability, driver dissatisfaction, and delay, is level of service. This is also the measure most often used to express local policy concerning acceptable levels of congestion on a community's streets. Measures range from "A"through "F" based on the Transportation Research Board's publication Highway Capacity Manual 2000. Major Amendment: According to the State's Growing Smarter/Plus statutes [ARS §9-461.06.G}, "major amendment" means a substantial alteration of the municipality's land use mixture or balance as established in the municipality's existing general plan land use element. Each community's general plan defines what constitutes a "major amendment". Minor Amendment: A minor amendment is defined as any text or map change that does not meet the criteria for a major amendment. Open Space: The Zoning Code defines two primatVypes of open space: • Landscaped Queen space,which is a natural or disturbed area that has been supplemented by additional planting or topTin materials. These ma include recreational o s en s.ace such as parks and playgrounds. • Natural Open Space which is any natural, undisturbed area. Where this document does not specifical define the type of open space, it m y be either of the above. Planning Area: The planning area is the geographic area covered by the General Plan. For a municipality, the planning area typically includes the municipality's limits (incorporated boundary) as well as areas that will potentially be annexed to the municipality. Policy: A course of action that the Town shall take to implement the goal to which it relates. When policies are followed and consistently applied, they work to implement the community's vision for the future. Roadway Classifications: The allowed types of roadways specified in a general plan. Typically, the classification are defined in the text and shown graphically on a circulation map. Designations may range from local streets to federal highways, with each specifying roadway standards Roadway Standards: For each roadway classification, there are standards prescribing the preferred right- of-way width, number of lanes, lane widths, medians, landscaped areas, bike lanes, and multi-modal paths. Urban Services Boundary: The Land Use Map delineates an Urban Services Boundary (USB) around most of the Planning Area. The area outside of the USB indicates areas land should not receive any increase in density or land use intensity over what currently exists because urban infrastructure has not yet been extended into these areas. Zoning, Zoning Code: The formal regulations for the administration and implementation of the general plan which divide a city or county into zones specifying allowable uses and building restrictions within the zones. The zones may also be known as districts or areas. Zoning District: A specific area of a city or county that has proscribed land use requirements, such as land use type and development standards (e.g., minimum lot size, set-backs, building design, landscaping). The districts may also be known as zones or areas. C F Glossary 96 Oro Valley General Plan Draft General Plan Policy Document Town Council Direction: March 6, 2003 SUPPLEMENTAL REPORTS AND DOCUMENTATION To supplement this Policy Document, the Town has prepared a variety of reports that establish the framework for preparation of the General Plan, as well as documenting the process that the Town completed in preparing the Plan. This includes the following reports, which have been published separately and are available through the Town of Oro Valley Community Development Department. None of these reports are being adopted as a formal part of the General Plan and thus will not be subject to ratification by the public vote. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ACTION PLAN The Town of Oro Valley made a serious commitment to public involvement through the preparation of its General Plan Update 2001 Public Participation Action Plan. The Plan outlined a broad range of outreach tools and mechanisms that the Town employed to engage the Town's key stakeholders in the Update process. Among the methods that the Town used were a community interest survey that was conducted early in the process and series of public meetings and workshops that were held throughout the planning process. (Public Survey LiFuture Search • _ _ • .. . .. . BYouth Forum flWcb Site Ointerview Summaries ORoadshow Summary []ESL Summary flProject Background [}Survey/Survey Results UProcess Documentation GENERAL PLAN BACKGROUND REPORT This report is a compilation of the secondary source information provided by the Town and other sources during the General Plan Update process. This information was gathered, analyzed and summarized in order to establish a baseline inventory and assessment of natural and man-made conditions in the Town. The report contains text, tables and figures addressing the following major topics: natural resources; land use; transportation; community facilities; population; and economics. 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I ;Park/Forest Element Map =R«= Future Arterial f,- General Plan Update Planning Area ..,•JcimE Major Arterial Source:This map was made with data Minor Arterial from ESRI,Oro Valley,and Pima County. Major Collector This map is for illustration purposes only; 1 official interpretations are available from " Minor Collector Oro Valley Planning&Zoning staff. w jt�E Local Streets Oro Valley GIS Services March 17,2003 s 0 0.5 1 2 IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIr Miles Figure 7 ay. Town of Oro Valley General, Plan U.j.:dat€ 2020 Town Council Special Session April 7, 2003 Tonight's Focus • Actions Based on Council Direction — Land Use Map — Draft Plan • Unresolved Issues — Administration — Changes to Other Elements • Strategic Implementation Program • Miscellaneous 1 LAND USE MAP • Revised land Use Map • Special Area Policies (p. 28) — Kai-Capri — Rooney Ranch North — North of Naranja Town Site — Kelly Ranch (formerly Policy 11 .1.13) moi-. n iii/r w„ Draft. P . -- General. L di .:,. • Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation is the base document • Revisions reflecting Council direction: — Reflect continuing nature of some policies — Background discussions deleted; Background report incorporated by reference — Policy content removed from issues statement and element statements; new policies created if necessary. — Reviewed policies for redundancy or conflict; added cross- references — Addressed the "shall" statements 2 Draft Plan • Most policies now begin with an active verb • Policies recommended as "shalls" — Mandated by State Statute, Federal law or Town code (worded as "shall" now) — Partially implemented by Code — Town is already following the policy — Strongly supported by the community Unresolved Issues Staff response to issues without specific Council direction 3 Plan Administrationpg a es 10-17) • Provide direction on updating and amending the Plan — procedures for amending the Plan — definition of Minor and Major Amendment — Amendment Matrix • Ensure that developments are reviewed for conformance with the plan, and • Set a program for tracking the implementation of the plan. Amendment Matrix (p. 12) • Deleted MPC from the amendment matrix and added the following verbiage: Amendments to areas designated as MPC will be treated, per the General Plan Amendment Matrix Table, based on the land use and density of the MPC designation. If no specific land uses and densities are called out for the MPC, it will be treated, for the purpose of an amendment only, as MDR and NCO (no more than 10%) • Separated LDR into LDR1 and LDR2 with changes between them treated as minor amendments. yi 4 Adoption of Amendment. (p. 14) Adoption of Amendment. The disposition of the General Plan amendment proposed shall be based on meeting all of the following findings: 1.The amendment, in its entirety, constitutes a benefit to the Town; and, 2.The amendment is substantially consistent with the vision, goals, and policies of the General Plan; and, 3.The amendment proposes acceptable means for mitigating any ejLI adverse impact on the community. The applicant for the amendment shall have the burden of presenting facts and other materials to support these conclusions by clear and convincing proof. Other Changes to Administration . „ . • Strategic Implementation Review `50©D tA0-0 — One interim review between updates — Annual report as required by ARS 9-461.07 • Conflicting definitions of Policy corrected 5 Transportation and Circulation Changes • Policy 5.5.1 corrected to reflect that Coyote Run does not provide transportation for teenagers and other young non-drivers. These groups are covered by Policy 5.7.1. • Policy 5.8.1 was changed to state that the Town will participate in efforts to study the feasibility of a regional transit authority. Public Facilities, services and Safety Element • School policies under Goal 6.2 have been changed, primarily reflecting Steering Committee wording. • Modifications have been made to Policy 6.2.1 (bullet 3) to recognize any potential conflict with the work of the School facilities Board. • Policy 6.2.3, regarding review of school facility adequacy in rezonings, has been reinstated from the Steering Committee draft. , fiZt, 6 Housing Element • Consideration given to shifting Housing Element into Land Use Element, but policy direction is distinct and Town will be required to have a Housing Element in future plan. • Changes to address issues have been made. Note modifications to Policy 7.3.1 in particular addressing )obs-Housing balance, now addressed more directly by a key policy issue. Ars and Culture Element • Per Council direction, this element, its goals and policies reflect GOVAC's role and that the town may work with many arts organizations. Open s and Natural Resources Conservation Element ................... ............................... • The glossary (page 96) now includes two definitions of open space: — Natural — Landscaped (includes recreational) • The draft Plan (including this element) has been revised to reflect the differing terminology. % Stra..te.... ImF..i..Iem ..ntatio.ri P • Revised draft re-prioritizes action items based on: — Level of mandate — Overall associated cost — Availability of existing staff and other resources — Logical, chronological order of task accomplishment — Current status of projects currently underway. 8 Strat ..gic imI:..:ie en.tatI n Plan • Results: — $305,000 deferred by shifting items from short to medium term, including: • Open space acquisition costs ($200,000) • Grant writer • Consultant costs for continued work on Fiscal Impact Analysis Model — $405,000 already budgeted or covered by existing staff • New short term costs now $70,000 Fitii;:;04 Rf': 2001 Genera! 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