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PLANNING & ZONING AGENDA ITEM REVIEW FORM |
4.A.
Special Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 06/18/2019
- Submitted By:
- Jose A. Guzman, Director of Planning & Zoning, Planning & Zoning Department
ITEM:
Discussion and possible action on any and all matters regarding Subdivision Case No. 2019-0271F. A request by Vega and Vega Engineering, PLC, on behalf of Sam Group Investment Company Limited Partnership, property owner, for the final plat approval for Belleza Del Desierto Phase 1 Subdivision. The property is located at the southeast corner of County 24th Street and 20th Avenue.
A. Staff presentation
B. Action on Subdivision Case No. 2019-0271F
A. Staff presentation
B. Action on Subdivision Case No. 2019-0271F
BACKGROUND:
This is a request by Vega & Vega Engineering, PLC, on behalf of Sam Group Investment Company Limited Partnership, property owner, for the final plat approval of a residential subdivision to be called Belleza Del Desierto Phase 1 Subdivision.
The property is located in the vicinity of the southeast corner of County 24th Street and 20th Avenue (County Avenue E1/2). The properties to the north and west are zoned Medium-High Density (R-2) and are vacant land. The property to the south is zoned Light Industrial (L-I) and is vacant land. On the east, Southwest Arizona Industrial Subdivision is located with industrial vacant lots and one commercial lot where a future 75,000 square feet medical mall will be located.
This subdivision will consist of approximately 18.69 acres and is proposed to be divided into 90 lots and one tract for storm water retention. The minimum lot size allowed within this subdivision is 6,000 square feet.
GENERAL PLAN:
This area was originally designated as Business in the City of San Luis 2020 General Plan and was zoned as Light Industrial (L-I). The owner wanted to change the zoning to Medium-High Density Residential (R1-6) for the construction of a residential subdivision. In order to do the zoning change, the land use designation had to be compatible with the proposed zoning district. On their regular meeting of January 23, 2019, City Council approved Resolution No. 2063 changing the land designation of this property to Neighborhood.
The intent of Neighborhood land designation is to focus on the primary living areas in the community and allow all residential zoning districts. After the land designation was changed, City Council approved Ordinance No. 387 changing the zoning of this property from Light Industrial (L-I) to Medium Density Residential (R1-6).
AGENCY REVIEW:
As part of the review process, all land use cases are reviewed by various City departments and outside agencies. We have received comments from the following agencies:
1. San Luis Fire Department (5-29-19)
2. Yuma County Airport Authority (5-29-19)
3. Arizona Game and Fish Department (6-5-19)
The City has not received any other significant concerns or objections fromt he various review agencies.
ANALYSIS:
In 2007, the Arizona Legislature adopted legislation that required municipalities to certify that all new subdivisions had an assured 100-year water supply. On February 11, 2011, the City of San Luis was designated by the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) as having a 100-year adequate water supply. Consequently, individual subdivisions do not have to submit additional certification.
PRELIMINARY PLAT:
The preliminary plat for this subdivision (Case No. 2019-0115P) was presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission during their regular meeting of April 9, 2019. The Commission approved the preliminary plat with the condition that all comments on review letter dated April 9, 2019 have to be addressed before submitting the final plat.
As per Section 4.10(3) of the Subdivision Regulations, "Conditional approval of a preliminary plat shall not constitute approval of the final plat. Rather, it shall be deemed an expression of approval to the layout submitted on the preliminary plat as a guide to the preparation of the final plat, which will be submitted for approval of the Commission and the City Council upon fulfillment of the requirements of these regulations (Subdivision Regulations) and the conditions of the conditional approval."
The property is located in the vicinity of the southeast corner of County 24th Street and 20th Avenue (County Avenue E1/2). The properties to the north and west are zoned Medium-High Density (R-2) and are vacant land. The property to the south is zoned Light Industrial (L-I) and is vacant land. On the east, Southwest Arizona Industrial Subdivision is located with industrial vacant lots and one commercial lot where a future 75,000 square feet medical mall will be located.
This subdivision will consist of approximately 18.69 acres and is proposed to be divided into 90 lots and one tract for storm water retention. The minimum lot size allowed within this subdivision is 6,000 square feet.
GENERAL PLAN:
This area was originally designated as Business in the City of San Luis 2020 General Plan and was zoned as Light Industrial (L-I). The owner wanted to change the zoning to Medium-High Density Residential (R1-6) for the construction of a residential subdivision. In order to do the zoning change, the land use designation had to be compatible with the proposed zoning district. On their regular meeting of January 23, 2019, City Council approved Resolution No. 2063 changing the land designation of this property to Neighborhood.
The intent of Neighborhood land designation is to focus on the primary living areas in the community and allow all residential zoning districts. After the land designation was changed, City Council approved Ordinance No. 387 changing the zoning of this property from Light Industrial (L-I) to Medium Density Residential (R1-6).
AGENCY REVIEW:
As part of the review process, all land use cases are reviewed by various City departments and outside agencies. We have received comments from the following agencies:
1. San Luis Fire Department (5-29-19)
2. Yuma County Airport Authority (5-29-19)
3. Arizona Game and Fish Department (6-5-19)
The City has not received any other significant concerns or objections fromt he various review agencies.
ANALYSIS:
In 2007, the Arizona Legislature adopted legislation that required municipalities to certify that all new subdivisions had an assured 100-year water supply. On February 11, 2011, the City of San Luis was designated by the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) as having a 100-year adequate water supply. Consequently, individual subdivisions do not have to submit additional certification.
PRELIMINARY PLAT:
The preliminary plat for this subdivision (Case No. 2019-0115P) was presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission during their regular meeting of April 9, 2019. The Commission approved the preliminary plat with the condition that all comments on review letter dated April 9, 2019 have to be addressed before submitting the final plat.
As per Section 4.10(3) of the Subdivision Regulations, "Conditional approval of a preliminary plat shall not constitute approval of the final plat. Rather, it shall be deemed an expression of approval to the layout submitted on the preliminary plat as a guide to the preparation of the final plat, which will be submitted for approval of the Commission and the City Council upon fulfillment of the requirements of these regulations (Subdivision Regulations) and the conditions of the conditional approval."
SUMMARY:
The applicant has substantially provided the information and materials necessary for review of the final plat for Belleza Del Desierto Phase 1 Subdivision.
Staff recommends approval of Subdivision Case No. 2019-0271F with the condition that the applicant addresses review comments letter dated June 7, 2019 prior to scheduling the Final Plat to be presented to City Council. Deadline to schedule an item to the City Council meeting is 2 weeks prior to the meeting.
Staff recommends approval of Subdivision Case No. 2019-0271F with the condition that the applicant addresses review comments letter dated June 7, 2019 prior to scheduling the Final Plat to be presented to City Council. Deadline to schedule an item to the City Council meeting is 2 weeks prior to the meeting.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
I MOVE TO FORWARD SUBDIVISION CASE NO. 2019-0271F TO THE CITY COUNCIL WITH RECOMMENDATION OF APPROVAL SUBJECT TO THE APPLICANT ADDRESSING REVIEW COMMENTS LETTER DATED JUNE 14, 2019 BEFORE SCHEDULING THIS ITEM TO BE PRESENTED TO CITY COUNCIL.
Attachments
- Review Comments Letter Dated June 14, 2019
- Location Map
- Aerial Picture
- Final Plat
- San Luis Fire Department Comments (5-29-19)
- Yuma County Airport Authority Comments (5-29-19)
- Arizona Game and Fish Department Comments (6-5-19)