10.A.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
- Meeting Date:
- 02/04/2025
- From:
- Ben Mejia, Planner
TITLE:
Consideration and Approval of Preliminary Plat Request from EPS Group, Inc, on behalf of CDR Devcorp LTD, for Preliminary Plat approval of "The Lookout at Canyon del Rio" located at 3770 E Whetstone Dr, a 50-lot single-family subdivision using Planned Residential Development (PRD) Standards on 7.11 acres in the Medium-Density Residential (MR) Zone.
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve the Preliminary Plat, in accordance with the findings presented in this report and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation (5-0).
Executive Summary:
EPS Group, Inc, on behalf of CDR Devcorp LTD, for Preliminary Plat approval of "The Lookout at Canyon del Rio" subdivision consists of 50 single-family lots on 7.11 acres on Block N of the Canyon del Rio block plat in the MR Zone using Planned Residential Development standards.
Financial Impact:
No financial impacts are anticipated with the Preliminary Plat.
Policy Impact:
There are no policy impacts anticipated with this Preliminary Plat.
Previous Council Decision or Community Discussion:
In 2019, City Council approved a rezoning request, development agreement, and preliminary block plat allowing the development of Canyon Del Rio.
Options and Alternatives to Recommended Action:
- Approve the Preliminary Plat as recommended by staff and the Planning & Zoning Commission.
- Approve the Preliminary Plat with conditions.
- Deny the Preliminary Plat based on non-compliance with the Zoning Code, the Subdivision Code, and/or the Engineering Design Standards and Specifications for New Infrastructure.
Background and History:
The Canyon del Rio development proposal consists of 1,426 residential dwelling units and 225,000 square feet of commercial development. The development area includes a mixture of high-, medium-, and single-family residential units combined with commercial service and open space on 261 acres. The applicant is seeking Preliminary Plat approval for "The Lookout at Canyon del Rio" consisting of 50 single-family residential lots utilizing the Planned Residential Development (PRD) standards.
Connection to PBB Priorities and Objectives:
Robust Resilient Economy - Support and strengthen a robust, diverse, and sustainable economy.
Connection to Regional Plan:
Policy LU.5.1. Encourage development patterns within the designated growth boundaries to sustain efficient infrastructure projects and maintenance.
Goal NH.1. Foster and maintain healthy and diverse urban, suburban, and rural neighborhoods in the Flagstaff region.
Policy WR.4.3. Development requiring public utility services will be located within the Urban Growth Boundary.
Goal NH.1. Foster and maintain healthy and diverse urban, suburban, and rural neighborhoods in the Flagstaff region.
Policy WR.4.3. Development requiring public utility services will be located within the Urban Growth Boundary.
Connection to Carbon Neutrality Plan:
DD-1: Encourage vibrancy, appropriate density, and attainability in existing neighborhoods, so that more residents live within walking distance of their daily needs.
Connection to 10-Year Housing Plan:
Protect 2.2: Encourage diversity of housing options in all neighborhoods, understanding that exclusive communities are incompatible with the City of Flagstaff's mission to protect and enhance the quality of life for all.