Discussion and possible action on any and all matters regarding Subdivision Case No. 2020-0581P. A request by Vega and Vega Engineering, PLC, on behalf of Sam Group Investment Company LTD Partnership, property owner, for the preliminary plat approval for Belleza Del Desierto Phase 2 Subdivision. The property is located at the southeast corner of 20th Avenue and County 24th Street.

A. Staff presentation
B. Action on Subdivision Case No. 2020-0581P

This is a request by Vega & Vega Engineering, PLC, on behalf of Sam Group Investment Company LTD Partnership, property owner, for the preliminary plat approval of a residential subdivision to be called Belleza Del Desierto Phase 2 Subdivision. 

The properties to the north and west have are zoned Medium Density Residential (R1-6). Property to the north is the first phase of this project (Belleza del Desierto Phase 1 Subdivision) and to the west a future subdivision to be called Bienestar 11 Subdivision is on the works. 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 vacant lots zoned industrial and commercial. 

This subdivision will consist of approximately 18.44 acres and is proposed to be divided into 87 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. A Major Amendment was approved by City Council on December 2019 changing the land use designation of this property from Business to Neighborhood. 

The intent of Neighborhood land use designation is to focus on the primary living areas in the community and allow all residential zoning districts. The current General Plan Land Use Designation for this parcel is Neighborhood which is appropriate for the proposed 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 Department of Development Services(10-12-20)
2. City of San Luis Fire Department (10-13-20)
3. Yuma County Airport Authority (10-13-20)

The applicant has provided the information and materials necessary for review of the preliminary plat for Belleza Del Desierto Phase 2 Subdivision.

Staff recommends conditional approval of preliminary plat for Subdivision Case No. 2020-0581P. Approval subject to the following condition:

1. 20' buffer should be labeled as "20' buffer non-buildable easement" and it shall be required along lots 91-115. 
2. Protective wall is required on lots adjacent to the retention basin.
3. Complete plans including landscaping plans shall be submitted when the final plat is submitted.  
    

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."