Vote: approved

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PZ-2. THE PRESERVE AT GOLDFIELD RANCH Case No.: Z2012090 Supervisorial District: 2 Applicant: Tiffany & Bosco Owner: Carwin Advisors for Goldfield Ranch Realty Holdings Request: Modification of Stipulations for The Preserve at Goldfield Ranch Zone Change (Z2007150) in the Rural-70, Rural-43 and R1-8 RUPD PAD zoning districts Site Location: 6 miles east of Fountain Hills and north and south of the Beeline Highway (State Highway 87) Site Size: Approx. 2,078 acres Commission Action: By a vote of 8-0, recommended approval of Z2012090 per conditions “a” – “z” : a. Development and use of the site shall be consistent with the zone change narrative report entitled, “The Preserve at Goldfield Ranch – Residential Unit Plan of Development and Planned Area Development”, consisting of 62 pages and 16 figures, and 10 appendices dated revised July 3, 2008 and stamped received July 7, 2008, except as modified by the Modification to Stipulations narrative (Z2012090) dated February 26, 2013 and received February 27, 2013 b. Development and use of the site shall be consistent with the document entitled “The Preserve RUPD, PAD Site Plan” consisting of two (2) full size sheets, dated August 25, 2008 and stamped received August 27, 2008, except as modified below. c. Tables J-1 and J-2 of the project narrative referenced in Stipulation ‘a’ above shall be as stamped received on July 29, 2008. d. Figure 9 of the project narrative referenced in Stipulation ‘a’ above shall be as stamped received on July 29, 2008. e. Lot and parcel layout, delineation and yield as shown on the zoning exhibit referenced in Stipulation ‘b’ above are conceptual. f. This development and portions thereof including any future residential lots is subject to the provisions of the Restoration Plan included as Appendix J of the project narrative referenced in Stipulation ‘a’ above. g. This is not a Protected Development Rights Plan. h. Zoning is conditional pursuant to Article 304.6 of the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance. The applicant shall submit a written report every five years from the date of Board of Supervisors approval of Z2012090 which details the status of this project, including progress on obtaining approval of final subdivision plats. If a final lotting plat has not been approved on a first phase by the end of a five year period, this report shall be scheduled for public hearing by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors (Board), upon recommendation by the Maricopa County Planning and Zoning Commission (Commission), to consider whether the zoning shall be reverted back to Rural-190 or whether the conditional zoning shall be maintained for an additional five year period. i. Prior to approval of any Final Plat (lotting) the developer shall provide written documentation from Salt River Project (SRP) stating that SRP has the physical and legal capability to serve electricity to the entire site contemplated by the Preserve at Goldfield Ranch Development Master Plan. j. The developer shall provide bus stops and community gathering nodes in a manner consistent with Appendix E of the project narrative Referenced in Stipulation ‘a’ above. Further, the developer shall provide two (2) additional bus stops / gathering nodes to be located in Parcels C and D, south of State Route 87. k. All Disturbance Envelopes and Conservation Easements shall be clearly delineated on all Preliminary Plats and Final Lotting Plats in addition to all future Plot Plans where applicable. All Disturbance Envelopes and Conservation Easements shall be surveyed and pinned in the field. All future land owners shall be advised of the development constraints imposed on the property by virtue of the proposed Disturbance Envelopes and Conservation Easements. l. The following Maricopa County Department of Transportation stipulations shall apply: 1. The Developer (Applicant) has provided a Traffic Impact Study (TIS). The TIS shall comply with MCDOT requirements and shall address development phasing and the offsite improvements necessary to accommodate the anticipated traffic demands. The TIS shall be updated prior to any final plat approvals and with each development phase to reflect current conditions and any changes to the development plan. The need for additional lane capacity on offsite alignments will be reviewed with each resubmittal of the TIS. The project must comply with all recommendations in the MCDOT-approved TIS. The TIS must be approved before subsequent approval of any roadway improvement plans. 2. The Developer shall make a contribution to regional transportation infrastructure. The contribution shall be $3,281.00 per residential dwelling unit. The Developer shall comply with the Development Agreement executed by the Board of Supervisors on July 23, 2008. 3. The Developer shall provide the ultimate full-width of 100 feet as right-of way for all public roadways, and shall provide a minimum of 80 feet as private tract for all interior collector roadways. Additional right-of-way (or private tract width) shall be provided at any intersections where future dual left turn lanes are possible. 4. The Developer shall be responsible for design and construction of the ultimate full-width of all interior roadways. All roadways must meet county standards in effect at the time they are improved, or as otherwise approved by MCDOT. This includes, but is not limited to the MCDOT Roadway Design Manual, including ITS infrastructure requirements and the Drainage Policies and Standards for Maricopa County. Roadway improvement plans must be approved and permitted by MCDOT. The Developer shall relocate well site(s) and/or provide additional right-of-way/private tract in the event of conflict with any transportation facilities. The Developer shall be responsible for design and construction of all collector roadways to a minimum design speed of 40 mph, or as otherwise approved by MCDOT. 5. The Developer is responsible for assuring paved access to their site at the time of the first final plat. 6. The Developer shall provide all-weather access to all parcels and lots, and on all collector roadways. 7. The Developer shall provide and make available a minimum of two access points to each development phase and/or subdivision unit. 8. The Developer shall design and construct the development to promote pedestrian, bicycle and other alternative modes of transportation to public facilities within and adjacent to the site. The Developer shall design and construct a Park and Ride facility. 9. If streetlights are provided, installation shall be provided by the Developer. If streetlights are within public right-of-way, a Street Light Improvement District (SLID) or comparable authority shall be established to provide operation and maintenance. The Applicant should contact the Office of the Superintendent of Streets (602-506-8797) to initiate the SLID process. 10. The Developer shall design landscaping to comply with all county requirements and the MCDOT Roadway Design Manual. The Developer (or as assigned to the Home Owner’s Association (HOA)) shall be responsible for maintenance of landscaping within public rights-of-way. 11. The Developer shall provide a construction traffic circulation plan. The construction traffic circulation plan must be approved by MCDOT. 12. The Developer shall comply with all applicable local, state and federal requirements. (Dust control, noise mitigation, AZPDES, 404 permitting, etc.) 13. MCDOT continues to recommend that roadways meet minimum county standards. If roadways are not built to minimum county standards, perpetual maintenance of the roadways must be provided through alternative means. m. Drainage methodologies contemplated by this zone change are conceptual only. Prior to the approval of any Preliminary Plat, the developer shall demonstrate that the project will be developed in accordance with the Drainage Regulations of Maricopa County. n. All transformers, back-flow prevention devices, utility boxes and all other utility related ground mounted equipment shall be painted to complement the development and shall be screened with landscape material where possible. All HVAC units shall be ground-mounted or screened with a continuous parapet. o. All interior streets within the proposed development are to be constructed to minimum County standards, unless otherwise approved by MCDOT. p. Prior to issuance of any permits for development of the site, the applicant/property owner shall obtain the necessary encroachment permits from the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) for landscaping or other improvements in the right-of-way. q. All outdoor lighting shall conform to the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance. r. Development and use of the site shall comply with requirements for fire protection measures as deemed necessary by the applicable fire department. Prior to issuance of zoning clearance or Final Plat approval, the applicant shall seek review and comment from the applicable fire protection agency, and shall provide written confirmation that the site will be developed in accordance with their requirements. s. Prior to zoning clearance or Final Plat approval, developer(s) and/or builder(s) shall establish emergency fire protection services, covering all real property contained within the project area during course of construction and shall obtain a ‘will serve’ letter substantiating coverage from the appropriate Fire Department servicing the site. t. Major changes to the Zoning Narrative or Site Plan, and any modifications to the stipulations of approval, shall be processed as a revised application, with approval by the Board of Supervisors upon recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Minor changes may be administratively approved by the Planning and Development Department. Major changes to the project may require a new Citizen Participation Process as determined by the Planning and Development Department. u. Noncompliance with the conditions of approval will be treated as a violation in accordance with the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance. Further, noncompliance of the conditions of approval may be grounds for the Planning and Zoning Commission to take action in accordance with Chapter 3 (Conditional Zoning). v. Non-compliance with the regulations administered by the Maricopa County Environmental Services Department, Maricopa County Department of Transportation, Drainage Review Division, Planning and Development Department, or the Flood Control District of Maricopa County may be grounds for initiating a revocation of this Zone Change as set forth in the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance. w. The property owner/s and their successors waive claim for diminution in value if the County takes action to rescind approval due to noncompliance with stipulations. x. There shall be no pre-grading of the site. No new grading shall occur within the area contemplated by the Preserve at Goldfield Ranch Development Master Plan except as specified under an approved infrastructure permit, or an approved commercial construction permit, or an approved residential construction permit. Limited grading may be allowed by the Planning and Development Department to allow for percolation, well testing, and other engineering exercises. y. Prior to construction of the water campus facility, the owner shall submit documentation to the Planning Director demonstrating compliance with Maricopa County Subdivision Regulations 304.2 and 304.3 for water and wastewater facilities. The owner shall submit a Certificate of 100 Year Assured Water Supply for the proposed development from the Arizona Department of Water Resources, and guarantee that the subdivision can and will receive an adequate supply of potable water from a water system operated by a certificated water company or a municipality. z. Prior to construction of the wastewater reclamation facility, the owner shall submit documentation to the Planning Director demonstrating compliance with Maricopa County Subdivision Regulations 304.2 and 304.3 for water and wastewater facilities. The owner shall submit proof of approval of the proposed wastewater treatment facility as required by the Maricopa Association of Governments 208 water Quality Management Plan as certified by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality. (C-44-13-092-M-00)