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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPackets - Council Packets (1453)Town Council Meeting Regular Session and Special Session December 2, 2020 1 Council meeting will resume at 8:38. 2 3 Town Council Meeting Announcements 4 Upcoming Meetings 5 6 Your Voice, Our Future General Plan Annual Progress Report Town Council December 2, 2020 7 Purpose Progress on implementing the Your Voice, Our Future General Plan Required per State law Recommended in the General Plan Commitment to fulfill promises in the General Plan 92% of the actions are completed, maintained or in process of being completed Information and discussion only 8 General Plan Ratified by 71% of the voters 9 Implementing the General Plan Includes 310 measurable action items to make the vision a reality To be addressed throughout the 10-year lifespan Somewhat flexible as priorities shift based on resources Major actions are prioritized every 2 years through strategic plans adopted by Town Council 10 Where are we in the process? 2016 2026 We are here 11 2019 Summary 310 Total Tasks Completed Maintained In Progress Future Items 69 53 115 Total 126 Remaining Tasks 73 12 2020 Update 2020 update on the 126 remaining tasks Completed Maintained In Progress Future Items 15 24 66 21 13 2020 Update – Community Actions Notable achievements Increased public engagement Pioneered public process at beginning of pandemic Produced several informational videos Updated website with “Discuss” feature Phase 1 (Needs Assessment) of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Approval of several zoning code amendments Increased economic development opportunities in balance with the community’s values Improved customer services by clarifying code standards and allowing more efficient processes Protected OV residents by adding strict regulations where warranted Upcoming projects Complete Phase 2 of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update the Design Principles and Design Standards 14 2020 Update – Environment Actions Notable achievements Completed draft of the Drainage Criteria Manual Conducted internal evaluation of a multi-step process to review the Environmentally Sensitive Lands Ordinance (ESLO)and identify gaps Upcoming projects Publish additional technical bulletins to address identified ESLO gaps for better preservation, health determination and transplant procedures for Saguaros and Ironwood trees, etc. Review of the Preservation Plan by the Historic Preservation Commission to identify accomplishments 15 2020 Update – Development Actions Notable achievements Increased efficiency through electronic plan review and improved department coordination Progress on new permitting software and associated process improvements Completed a portion of a housing inventory through the apartment study Adoption of a comprehensive annexation policy Upcoming projects Update the Design Principles and Design Standards Conduct additional housing research Evaluate opportunities to increase broadband services 16 Future Items Three more strategic plans will be based on this General Plan Future items need additional resources (e.g. staff time, funding, etc.) Recommend for future strategic plans to direct these resources and provide guidance Future items reduced from 53 (2019) to 24 Advancements made on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, Drainage Criteria Manual, housing inventory, partnerships and various code amendments Examples of remaining items include: Code amendment, including expanding the scope of the Design Principles and Design Standards update New programs and events such as an “energy summit” and opportunities to encourage alternative fuel stations 17 Summary Annual update is a commitment to fulfill promises made in the General Plan 92% of the actions are either completed, maintained or in progress General Plan is a 10-year policy document Guides Town decisions Basis for three more strategic plans and work plans Presentation for informational purposes only For more information, please view the General Plan online at www.orovalleyaz.gov 18 Proposed General Plan Amendment and Rezoning Near the 1st Avenue and Tangerine Road Intersection Town Council December 2, 2020 19 Purpose  Applicant’s Request Item A: Type 1 General Plan Amendment (GPA) from commercial to R-6 zoning uses Item B: Rezoning from commercial to multi-family residential Type 1 GPA must be considered this year by Town Council Discussion and possible action Tangerine Rd. N. 1st Ave. 2 20 Villages at Silverhawke Catalina Shadows Palisades Rd. Palisades Splits Kai Dr. Pima County Tangerine Hills Tangerine Rd. N. 1st Ave. 3 21 Applicant’s Request Apartments Rental Casitas Townhomes Senior Care Single-family Residential 4 22 Key Considerations Community Benefit Minimal view impacts from 1st Ave., Tangerine Rd., and adjacent neighborhoods Same height as adjacent homes Graduated land use transition from residential to commercial Provides new services by helping nearby commercial parcels develop Economic benefit greatest with apartments and rental casitas Excess commercially zoned land Important to maximize residential density Traffic mitigation measures at cost to developer 86-acres, 58% of the area, preserved as part of 2015 rezoning 5 23 Background and History: General Plan and Special Area Polices Identified as Neighborhood Commercial/Office Approved in 2005 and reaffirmed in 2016 General Plan Commercial and office areas close to major roadways Uses intended to serve surrounding neighborhoods Residential development allowed on case-by-case basis Kai-Capri Special Area Policies Approved in 2005 and reaffirmed in 2016 General Plan Residential density (mapped for 255 units, 227 approved) Designated areas for residential and commercial use Height and view preservation restrictions Environmental protection N. 1st Ave. Tangerine Rd. Palisades Rd. Sanctuary at Silverhawke Villages at Silverhawke 6 24 Background and History: Rezoning Property rezoned from R1-144 to C-1 Commercial Approved in 2015 Allows office uses, retail, and restaurants Approved Tentative Development Plan Height fixed at 25-feet ~58% of area conserved as open space Extensive public participation Villages at Silverhawke N. 1st Ave. Tangerine Rd. Palisades Rd. 7 25 Previously Approved Tentative Development Plan 8 26 A. Applicant’s Request: General Plan Amendment Utilize existing Neighborhood Commercial/Office land use Located in Tier II Growth Area Change two Kai-Capri Special Area Policies Increase number of permitted residential dwelling units from 255 to 394 Allow R-6 multi-family residential uses within a portion of NCO area Master Planned Community (Residential and Open Space) Neighborhood Commercial/Office Medium Density Residential Open Space Low Density Residential Tangerine Rd. 1st Ave. Regional Commercial Neighborhood Commercial/Office 9 27 A: Your Voice, Our Future General Plan Long range policy document that drives Town decisions and reflects the Community’s values Includes the Vision, Guiding Principles, Goals and Policies of the Community, Environment and Development elements General Plan Land Use Map Ratified by the voters in 2016 Acknowledges “…applications are typically made every year…that most often concern changes to the Town’s Land Use Map and generate a significant amount of interest within the community.” “…residents on the Development Committee, recommended changes to the map be handled through the plan amendment process due to the robust public engagement involved…As such it is anticipated that changes to the map will occur during the lifespan of this plan” Amendment Criteria General conformance to the Vision, Guiding Principles, Goals and Policies Appropriately addresses neighbor concerns Contributes to the long-term stability of the Town 10 28 A. General Plan Amendment Criteria Analysis 1. On balance, the request is consistent with the Vision, Guiding Principles, Goals and Policies of the General Plan. Provides diverse housing types Apartments, rental casitas, and townhomes will support nearby commercial uses and economy Provides an appropriate land use transition a. Significantly alter existing development character and land use patterns without adequate and appropriate buffers and graduated transitions in density and land use Buffers provided between proposed development and future adjacent homes, enhanced bufferyards in some cases b. Impact existing uses with increased infrastructure without appropriate improvements to accommodate planned growth. Future infrastructure and improvements can accommodate the proposed growth c. Impact other public services including police, fire, parks, water and drainage unless careful analysis and explanation of anticipated impacts is provided to the Town for review. Will not adversely impact services d. Impact the natural beauty and environmental resources without suitable mitigation. ~58% of the area and 86 acres conserved as environmentally sensitive open space as part of 2015 rezoning Subject to Zoning Code requirements for native plant mitigation   11 29 A. General Plan Amendment Criteria Analysis 3. All non-residential amendment requests will contribute positively to the long-term economic stability of the Town as demonstrated by consistency with goals and policies related to economic development and financial stability. Too much commercially zoned land for a local commercial center Surrounding population and household density not high enough to support amount of existing commercial area Key vacant parcels appropriate to convert to residential in a manner compatible with the surrounding development to increase customer base 12 30 A. Local Vs. Regional Commercial Centers ~ 77 acres ~ 113 acres ~ 72 acres ~ 31 acres Tangerine Road Naranja Drive 1st Avenue La Canada Drive Oracle Road Lambert Lane Local Commercial Center Regional Commercial Center Subject Parcel 13 31 A: Comparison of Key Factors Supporting Commercial Areas 31-acres 77-acres 14 32 A. Vacant Commercial Parcels Transition to Residential Tangerine Rd. 1st Ave. C-1 C-1 C-1 C-1 C-1 C-2 Subject Parcel 15 Reduce 77-acres to 41-acres Address ~2,300 population deficit 33 A: Residential Density and Economic Potential Residential density is a key consideration for retailers Site selection process does not distinguish between renters and homeowners Similar spending patterns between homeowners and renters Larger purchases made by apartment owner instead of occupant 16 34 B. Applicant’s Request: Rezoning Property currently zoned C-1 Commercial Commercial and office uses Proposed rezoning to R-6 Multi-Family Supports multi-family residential development and higher densities Offices complexes on a residential scale, retains employment opportunities Proposed Uses Apartments Rental Casitas Townhomes Senior Care Single-Family Residential Homes 17 35 B. Proposed Tentative Development Plans Apartments Rental Casitas Townhomes Senior Care Single-family Residential 18 36 Public Participation Two informational videos Three online fully interactive Zoom neighborhood meetings Key Concerns Compatibility of the proposed development with the surrounding area including view impacts Traffic safety Pedestrian safety Light pollution Impacts to property values Economic benefit of the proposal 19 37 Your Voice, Our Future General Plan and Zoning Code Conformance General Plan Goal D: A community with a wide range of services, amenities, shopping and dining opportunities and housing types that meet the needs of current and future residents. Policy E.1: Develop a diversified and robust economic base to support long-term economic stability. Goal X: Effective transitions between differing land uses and intensities in the community.  Policy CC.3: Link existing and planned neighborhoods with parks and open spaces by incorporating path and trail facilities. Meets General Plan Amendment Criteria Zoning Code All Tentative Development Plans comply with the R-6 standards in the Zoning Code Height, setbacks, bufferyards, etc. 20 38 Planning and Zoning Commission Public hearings on October 13 and November 10 Discussion and analysis Proposal compatible with adjacent land uses Increasing residential density at the intersection will support surrounding commercial uses by maximizing customer base Commission recommends approval of the General Plan Amendment and conditional approval of the rezoning request Approval of apartment and rental casita options only Conditions recommended by Staff for all development scenarios appropriately removed by Planning Commission 21 39 Summary and Recommendation Community Benefit Minimal view impacts from 1st Ave., Tangerine Rd., and adjacent neighborhoods Same height as adjacent homes Graduated land use transition Will help nearby commercial parcels develop Economic benefit greatest with apartments and rental casitas Too much land and not enough residential density for a local commercial center Traffic impacts analyzed by Town Staff and mitigation measures will be implemented when warranted Planning Commission recommends approval of Item A and conditional approval of Item B Approval of apartment and rental casita options only, cultural resources, etc. 22 40 Silverhawke Block 5 41 Sanctuary at Silverhawke Villages at Silverhawke Silverhawke Block 4 41 ~209 Ac. Silverhawke Block 5 Proposed Downzoning From C-1 Commercial To R-6 Residential 42 Sanctuary at Silverhawke Villages at Silverhawke Silverhawke Block 4 42 43 43 44 44 45 Possible Acceleration Lane 45 46 46 47 ANNUAL STATE SHARED REVENUE ESTIMATE: $135,179. ANNUAL PROPERTY TAX ESTIMATE: $242,000. 125’+ From Future Homes 47 48 48 49 49 50 ANNUAL STATE SHARED REVENUE ESTIMATE: $135,179. ANNUAL PROPERTY TAX ESTIMATE: $250,000. 50 51 ANNUAL STATE SHARED REVENUE ESTIMATE: $52,430. ANNUAL PROPERTY TAX ESTIMATE: $170,000 - $270,000. 51 52 52 53 TANGERINE RD. FIRST AVE. SUBJECT PROPERTY 53 54 FROM TANGERINE ROAD 54 55 FROM FIRST AVENUE 55 56 Signs Posted, Informing Potential Buyers of Existing & Proposed Zoning 56 57 FROM VILLAGES PHASE 2 SUBDIVISION 57 MARTIN GRAZING LEASES >25,000 ACRES 1985 – 2020… 58 58 59 59 60 60 Updated General Fund Five-Year Forecast December 2, 2020 61 OVERVIEW Builds upon five-year forecast presented on May 27, 2020 to Council Updated based upon current known information Serves as planning document for future budgets Forecast is updated annually as part of the budget process Sources: University of Arizona, AZ Department of Revenue, Joint Legislative Budget Committee, as well as the knowledge, expertise and professional judgment by Town management and staff 62 GENERAL FUND REVENUE ASSUMPTIONS Assumes progress toward COVID-19 vaccine and no future resurgence that impacts the economy Local tax collections continue to be impacted by COVID-19 through remainder of FY 20/21 with recovery beginning in FY 21/22 Continued declines Restaurant & Bar and Hotel with recovery beginning in FY 21/22 Online sales tax collections continue strong growth trend State shared revenues see reductions in FY 21/22 caused by COVID-19 and then recovery in FY 22/23 Estimated reductions in State shared income taxes due to “lag” between collections and distributions Construction sales tax and other development related revenues continue above average trend for next 18 months, then reductions Low interest rates spur demand for residential and commercial development in near term 300-400 SFR permits per year through FY 22/23 Approaching buildout in outer years of forecast No annexations or major rezoning assumed No additional federal/state aid related to COVID-19 is assumed 63 GENERAL FUND REVENUES 64 GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURE ASSUMPTIONS Projects a Town Manager recommended 3.0% salary adjustment for employees effective February 2021 2.5% merit and Police step increases included starting FY21/22 Modest capacity for new FTE’s included each year Increased employee related expenditures PSPRS, ASRS, Social Security and Medicare rate increases each year Health insurance premiums and worker’s comp rates assume normal increases each year Continuation of additional $500,000 payment to PSPRS is assumed O&M assumes normal growth trends with no large one-time costs for projects/programs Assumes no changes to debt service schedule Transfers for CIP projects assumed at 5% of sales tax collections according to Town Council financial policies $6.0M one-time transfer in FY 21/22 to Capital Fund is forecasted for current and future projects Forecast preserves Council’s 25% of fund balance reserve policy 65 GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES 66 GENERAL FUND FORECAST 67 The Town Council is taking a short break. This meeting will resume at 68 69