Public hearing followed by discussion and possible action an any and all matters regarding Rezoning Case No. 2020-0474. A request by Edais Engineering, on behalf of Riedel Holdings, LLC, owner, to rezone 10.51 acres from Medium Residential (R1-12) to Low Density Residential (R1-20). The property is located at the northeast corner of County 22nd Street and the East Main Canal. 

A. Open public hearing B. Close public hearing
C. Action on Rezoning Case No. 2020-0474

The subject property is Assessor Parcel ID No. 211-31-012 and is located east of the East Main Canal and north of County 22nd Street. The areas to the west, east and north are zoned as Rural Area Residential (RA-10) and are undeveloped and only the property to the west is being used for agricultural purposes. The area to the south is zoned as Medium Density Residential (R1-6) and is where the new residential subdivision Las Quintas de San Luis 2 is located.

GENERAL PLAN:
This area is designated as Neighborhood in the City of San Luis 2020 General Plan. The activities proposed will be consistent with and conforms to the designation (Chapter 2, Page 19-20). The Neighborhood Land Use 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. As required by State Statute, staff sent notification letters to property owners within 300 feet of the proposed project (7 letters).

The City has not received any other significant concerns or objections from the various review agencies or adjacent property owners.

CITIZEN REVIEW MEETING:
As required by State Statute (A.R.S. §9-462.03) and City of San Luis Zoning Ordinance (City Code §152.040(C)), a Citizen Review meeting was held at City Hall on September 1, 2020, at 6:00 p.m., due to the pandemic, this meeting was conducted via teleconference. Notice of the meeting was sent to the adjacent neighbors, and they were able to connect to the meeting or send out questions or comments via email before the meeting. The intent of this meeting was to allow the public to learn about the project, ask questions and express any comments. There were no people from the public connected to the teleconference neither did the city received any comments or questions prior to the meeting.

ANALYSIS:
A development agreement for this project has been agreed on and will be presented to City Council prior to this item (Resolution No. 2058). Some of the conditions that were agreed on are the following:

1. A traffic study must be conducted. Owner agrees to pay said traffic study and provide any infrastructure needed according to the findings of the study.
2. Owner agrees to provide off-site drainage. Water retention/detention areas may be counted towards the 5% Open Space required by the Zoning Regulations (CC Chapter 152 Table No. 2). The required 5% for Las Quintas 3 Subdivision is 0.526 acres.
3. Owner agrees to provide a 10” water line and fire hydrants at least every 240 feet. And provide 54-foot right-of-way for Quintero Avenue.
4. Owner agrees to provide curb, gutter and sidewalk on the north side of County 22nd Street between Las Quintas De San Luis 3 subdivision and 10th Avenue.
5. Grading and erosion control shall comply with the 2003 International Building Code Appendix J standards for all aspects of the development including development of lots and the building of houses or other buildings.
6. 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.
7. Owner agrees to assure ownership of necessary right-of-way for improvements.
8. Owner agrees to submit a complete full set of plans at the time of the preliminary plat application. Said plans to include plans for landscaping to comply with §152.298 of the Zoning Regulations.  In the alternative for the provision of landscaping, Owner agrees to submit an engineer’s cost estimate for compliance with landscaping to the satisfaction of the Public Works Director, and to pay to the City an amount equal to said estimate.  Said monies to be used by City to provide future landscaping to city rights of way or other public property in or near the Property. 

The applicant has provided the information and materials necessary for the review of the rezoning request. 

Staff recommends approval of Rezoning Case No. 2020-0474 subject to the conditions set by in the Development Agreement approved by City Council in Resolution No. 2058 or any amendment thereof.