Discussion and possible action on any and all matters regarding Subdivision Case No. 2020-0765P. A request by Riedel Holdings LLC, for the preliminary plat approval for La Esperanza Estates Subdivision. The property is located south of the East Main Canal between 6th and 8th Avenue. 

A. Staff presentation
B. Action on Subdivision Case No. 2020-0765P

This item is a request by Riedel Holdings LLC, for the preliminary plat approval for La Esperanza Estates Subdivision. The subject property is located between Bienestar Estates No. 5 Subdivision and the East Main Canal. San Luis High School is located to the north across the East Main Canal and is zoned as Rural Area Residential (RA-10). The property to the east and west are undeveloped land and are also zoned (RA-10). The property to the south is developed as a single-family residential subdivision and is zoned Medium-High Density Residential (R-2). 

The proposed subdivision consist of approximately 15 acres to be divided into 54 lots ranging in size from 6,000 square feet to 11,617 square feet. The land is currently zoned as Medium Density Residential (R1-6). The Assessor's Parcel Number is 776-09-003. The applicant agreed to provide a multi-use pathway along the canal righ-of-way. 

GENERAL PLAN:
This area is designated as Medium Density Residential in the City of San Luis 2040 General Plan. The activity proposed will be consistent with this designation (Page 2-10). The Medium Density Residential designation allows all types of residential development.

AGENCY REVIEW:
As part of the review process, all land use cases are reviewed by various City and outside agencies. We have received comments from the following agencies:

1. Yuma County Water Users' Association (1-28-21)

REZONING:
This property was rezoned by Rezoning Case No. 2020-0277/Ordinance No. 400 from Rural Area Residential (RA-10) to Medium Density Residential (R1-6) with the following conditions:

1. Rezoning is a condition upon development of the land in a manner similar to the tentative lot layout submitted for this application. 
2. A full-length street shall be constructed between 6th Avenue and 8th Avenue as part of the development of this property. 
3. A traffic study is required and the construction of any and all improvements as recommended by the said study, including but not limited to, possible contributions to future roadway improvements such as traffic signals and/or canal crossings along 6th Avenue and 8th Avenue.
4. Owner agrees to sign necessary improvement districts for the subdivisions of the rezoned parcel. Said districts to include a street lighting improvement district, a community facilities district, and a parkway district pursuant to A.R.S § 48-572.
5. Grading and erosion control shall comply with the International Building Code standards for all aspects of the development including development of lots and the building of houses or other buildings.

The applicant has provided the information and materials necessary for review of the preliminary plat for La Esperanza Estates Subdivision.

Staff recommends conditional approval of preliminary plat for Subdivision Case No. 2020-0765P. Approval subject to the following condition:

1. Applicant must address all comments on review comments letter dated February 5, 2021.

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."