Action 17.
Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting
Community Development
- Meeting Date:
- 06/25/2019
- Title:
- Assurance Agreement Extension Request for Rancho Arizona Subdivision
- Submitted By:
- Paul Esparza, Community Development
- Department:
- Community Development
- Division:
- Development Services
Presentation:
PowerPoint
Recommendation:
Approve
Document Signatures:
BOS Signature Required
# of ORIGINALS
Submitted for Signature:
Submitted for Signature:
1
NAME
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Paul Esparza
TITLE
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Planning Manager
Docket Number (If applicable):
S-03-02
Mandated Function?:
Federal or State Mandate
Source of Mandate
or Basis for Support?:
or Basis for Support?:
A.R.S. Section 11-821(C)
Information
Agenda Item Text:
Approve an extension request of the Assurance Agreement for Rancho Arizona Subdivision with Pioneer Title Agency, Inc, as Trustee under Trust No. 515034, and James W. Sandlin and Terry L. Russell, as Beneficiaries of Trust No. 515034 to July 6, 2022.
Background:
The Rancho Arizona Subdivision is a 48-lot RU-4 zoned development located one half mile west of Palominas Road and one half mile south of Three Canyons Road in Hereford. The average lot size is 3.33 acres. At the time of tentative plat approval, a density bonus was automatically granted to anyone subdividing ten or more lots. The Final Plat was approved by the BOS on June 13, 2006.
The developer had intended to commence construction on the subdivision improvements in February 2019. He has delayed that work to coordinate with the County on the relocation of Rancho Arizona Drive to Palominas Road. The County is determining the best location for the road contingent upon how the flood control district quarter section will be subdivided.
The BOS approved amendments to Section 501.01 Assurance Agreements in the Subdivision Regulations which includes five factors that the Board may consider in their decision to grant an Assurance Agreement extension. The following responses are provided in bold italics for this request: 1. Whether the property taxes on the subject parcel(s) are current. Yes, verified by staff. 2. If the subdivision is phased, whether the subdivision infrastructure improvements for at least 20% of the proposed phases have been completed. If it is not phased, whether at least 25% of the subdivision infrastructure improvements have been completed. The developer is proposing a three phase plan for this subdivision. No improvements have been completed to date. 3. The number of extensions previously granted. A maximum of three extensions, not exceeding a total of ten (10) years since either the original approval of the assurance agreement or the most recent release of a lot, whichever has occurred later. 1- one-year administrative and 3- three-year BOS extensions have been granted. 4. The economic conditions or other circumstances that are affecting the developer’s ability to complete subdivision improvements. While the slow economy has been a factor in past years, lot sales and new home construction in the area have improved enough to justify completing the subdivision improvements. 5. Has the character of the area or physical factors such as drainage, floodplain, water issues or circulation patterns changed significantly since plat approval that compliance with current County Subdivision and/or Zoning Regulations is necessary. No
The developer had intended to commence construction on the subdivision improvements in February 2019. He has delayed that work to coordinate with the County on the relocation of Rancho Arizona Drive to Palominas Road. The County is determining the best location for the road contingent upon how the flood control district quarter section will be subdivided.
The BOS approved amendments to Section 501.01 Assurance Agreements in the Subdivision Regulations which includes five factors that the Board may consider in their decision to grant an Assurance Agreement extension. The following responses are provided in bold italics for this request: 1. Whether the property taxes on the subject parcel(s) are current. Yes, verified by staff. 2. If the subdivision is phased, whether the subdivision infrastructure improvements for at least 20% of the proposed phases have been completed. If it is not phased, whether at least 25% of the subdivision infrastructure improvements have been completed. The developer is proposing a three phase plan for this subdivision. No improvements have been completed to date. 3. The number of extensions previously granted. A maximum of three extensions, not exceeding a total of ten (10) years since either the original approval of the assurance agreement or the most recent release of a lot, whichever has occurred later. 1- one-year administrative and 3- three-year BOS extensions have been granted. 4. The economic conditions or other circumstances that are affecting the developer’s ability to complete subdivision improvements. While the slow economy has been a factor in past years, lot sales and new home construction in the area have improved enough to justify completing the subdivision improvements. 5. Has the character of the area or physical factors such as drainage, floodplain, water issues or circulation patterns changed significantly since plat approval that compliance with current County Subdivision and/or Zoning Regulations is necessary. No
Department's Next Steps (if approved):
If approved, the Board Chair will sign the Assurance Agreement extension and it will be recorded with a new expiration date of July 6, 2022.
Impact of NOT Approving/Alternatives:
The completion of subdivision improvements for the Rancho Arizona Subdivision would remain unsecured by a Assurance Agreement.
To BOS Staff: Document Disposition/Follow-Up:
When the document has been signed by all parties and recorded, please return the original to Planning staff for filing.