Discussion and possible action regarding Subdivision Case No. 2016-0158P. A request by Vega & Vega Engineering, PLC. on behalf of Comite De Bien Estar Inc., for the preliminary plat approval for Bienestar Estates 9A Phase 2. The property is located on the southwest corner of Avenue E 1/2 & County 23 1/2 Street, Assessor's Parcel No. 777-54-243, San Luis, Arizona. 

A. Action on Subdivision Case No. 2016-0158P

The subject property is located in the east mesa of the City of San Luis. Bienestar 9A Phase 1 is located to the west of the proposed location; it is zoned as Medium-High Density (R-2) and is developed as single family dwelling units. Properties to the east and south are also zoned as Medium-High Density (R-2) and is undeveloped land. Property to the north is part of Yuma County and is undeveloped land.  

GENERAL PLAN:
This area is designated as Neighborhood in the City of San Luis 2020 General Plan. The activities proposed will be consistent with that 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. We have received comments from the following agencies:

1. Yuma County Airport Authority (4-13-16)
2. City of San Luis Fire Department (4-14-16)
3. James Davey and Associates (5-4-16)
4. City of San Luis Public Works Department (5-5-16)
5. City of San Luis Development Services Department (5-5-16)

The City has not received any other significant concerns or objects from the various review agencies. 

ANALYSIS:
The preliminary plat for Bienestar Estates 9A Phase 1 and Phase 2 were approved at the same time back in 2007. Phase 1 was developed but not Phase 2. As per Section 5.1-2 of the City of San Luis Subdivision Regulations the Phase 2 preliminary plat approval expired in 2010. "If the sub-divider fails to record a final plat for any phase of the preliminary plat within three (3) years, or any succeeding phase within three (3) years of the previous phase, the preliminary plat approval will expire unless the subdivider applies for and receives an extension from either the Commission or the City Council."

In an effort to alleviate the demand for bigger houses even from people interested in the self-help affordable homes, the City Council approved Ordinance No. 347, an ordinance to set up the minimum lot size to 6,000 square feet for new subdivisions. 

The property is currently zoned as Medium-High Density (R-2) which does not allow construction of single detached dwellings. The applicant is on the process of rezoning the property to the appropriate zoning (Ordinance No. 352). The Second Reading of Ordinance No. 352 to rezone the project property is scheduled for the City Council Regular Meeting of May 11, 2016. 

The applicant has provided the information and materials necessary for review of the preliminary plat for Bienestar 9A Phase 2 Subdivision. 

Based on the need for additional information and probable redesign of some parts, staff recommends this item to be CONTINUED until the applicant addresses comments from James Davey Associates, Public Works Department, and Development Services.