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AGENDA ITEM REVIEW FORM |
3.M.
Special City Council Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 09/17/2019
- Department Head:
- Jose A. Guzman
- Submitted By:
- Jose A. Guzman, Director of Planning & Zoning, Planning & Zoning Department
Action Requested:
Motion
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. (Jose A. Guzman, Director of Planning and Zoning)
A. Staff presentation
B. Action on Subdivision Case No. 2019-0271F
A. Staff presentation
B. Action on Subdivision Case No. 2019-0271F
SUMMARY:
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 is currently under construction.
This subdivision will consist of approximately 18.69 acres and is proposed to be divided into 90 lots and one tract for stormwater 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:
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.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING:
This item was presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting during a special meeting held June 18, 2019. The Commission recommended approval of the request with the condition that the applicant had to address all comments pending before scheduling this item to be presented to City Council.
Staff received resubmittal and sent out a comments letter to the applicant on July 26, 2019. The applicant submitted revised plans on September 4, 2019, and are under review by staff.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of Subdivision Case No. 2019-0271F with the following conditions:
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 is currently under construction.
This subdivision will consist of approximately 18.69 acres and is proposed to be divided into 90 lots and one tract for stormwater 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:
- San Luis Fire Department (5-29-19)
- Yuma County Airport Authority (5-29-19)
- Arizona Game and Fish Department (6-5-19)
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.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING:
This item was presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting during a special meeting held June 18, 2019. The Commission recommended approval of the request with the condition that the applicant had to address all comments pending before scheduling this item to be presented to City Council.
Staff received resubmittal and sent out a comments letter to the applicant on July 26, 2019. The applicant submitted revised plans on September 4, 2019, and are under review by staff.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of Subdivision Case No. 2019-0271F with the following conditions:
- The applicant must address review comments letter dated July 26, 2019 and the minor comments on the September 5, 2019 resubmittal before the recordation of the plat.
- If the applicant does not construct the improvements adjacent to the subidvision on County 24th Street within six months of the approval of the this final plat, then the applicant shall participate in any pay-back agreement for its construction or post assurances whichever comes first.
- The applicant must coordinate the pavement marking and striping of County 24th Street with other developers along said street.
RECOMMENDATION / SUGGESTED MOTION:
I MOVE TO APPROVE SUBDIVISION CASE NO. 2019-0271F WITH CONDITIONS AS PRESENTED BY STAFF.
Fiscal Impact
- IS THERE FISCAL IMPACT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ITEM:
- N/A
- CITY/STATE/FEDERAL FUNDS:
- N/A
- TOTAL:
- N/A
- BUDGETED AMOUNT:
- N/A
- AVAILABLE AMOUNT TO TRANSFER:
- N/A
- ACCT NAME & GL#/REMAINING BALANCE BEFORE PURCHASE:
- N/A
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT (IF THIS IS A BUDGET TRANSFER, YOU MUST ATTACH THE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FORM):
N/A
Attachments
- Review Comments Letter Dated July 26, 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)