Discussion and possible action on any and all matters regarding the Orchidea Park Subdivision Preliminary Plat Amendment Case No. 2023-0194P. A request by Vega and Vega Engineering, on behalf of Von Verde Partners L.L.C., for the Orchidea Park Subdivision Preliminary Plat Amendment creating Subdivision Case No. 2023-0194A and 2023-0194B. The properties are located between County 24th Street and County 25th Street, and  between Avenue E and Avenue D in San Luis, Arizona.

A. Staff Presentation
B. Action on Preliminary Plat Amendment Case No. 2023-0194P

This is a request by Vega and Vega Engineering, on behalf of Von Verde Partners L.L.C., for the Orchidea Park Subdivision Preliminary Plat Amendment. The subject properties are located south of County 24th Street between Avenue E and Avenue D.

The Orchidea Park Subdivision Preliminary Plat was approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission on June 20, 2023.

The purpose of this amendment is to modify the boundary of the approved preliminary plat and divide it into north half and south half, being County 24 1/2 Street the dividing line, creating Subdivision Case No. 2023-0194A for the north half and 2023-0194B for the south half. 

Orchidea Park Subdivision Preliminary Plat Amendment Case No. 2023-0194A (north half) consists of approximately 320 acres and located between County 24th Street and County 24 1/2 Street and between Avenue E and Avenue D. Includes parcel numbers 227-14-002, 227-14-008, 227-14-014, 227-14-015 and 227-14-016.

Orchidea Park Subdivision Preliminary Plat Amendment Case No. 2023-0194B (south half) consists of approximately 278 acres and located between County 24 1/2 Street and County 25th Street and between Avenue E and Avenue D. Includes parcel numbers 227-14-005, 227-14-006, 227-14-007 and 227-14-011.

DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT:
On December 11, 2024, City Council approved the Development Agreement through Resolution No. 2350. This development agreement covers the 320 acres for Orchidea Park Subdivision Preliminary Plat Amendment Case No. 2023-0194A (north half).

For Orchidea Park Subdivision Preliminary Plat Amendment Case No. 2023-0194B (south half), a development agreement has to be in place before any phase or portion is to be developed.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of Orchidea Park Subdivision Preliminary Plat Amendment Case No. 2023-0194P with the following conditions:

1. The owner/applicant understands that a 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 the Subdivision Regulations, any other applicable City regulations and the conditions of approval.
2. The owner/applicant shall submit a preliminary and final plat for approval in compliance with the City of San Luis subdivision regulations for any phase or portion.
3. For Orchidea Park Subdivision Preliminary Plat Amendment Case No. 2023-0194A (north half), developer must comply with the development agreement approved by Resolution No. 2350 and any amendments.
4. For Orchidea Park Subdivision Preliminary Plat Amendment Case No. 2023-0194B (south half), a development agreement has to be in place before any portion or phase is to be developed.

The applicant reviewed staff's recommendation and is in agreement with the proposed conditions.