Vote: approved

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PZ-2. DESERT HILLS RANCH Case #: Z2014054 P&Z Agenda Item: 2 Supervisor District: 3 Applicant: Cardno Owners: 14th and Paint Your Wagon Trail & Desert Hills Ranch Request: Modification of conditions ‘d’, ‘e’ and ‘t’ of Z2010102 for Desert Hills Ranch (Rural-43 RUPD) Site Location: Northeast corner of 14th St. and Paint Your Wagon Trl. in the Desert Hills area Site Size: Approx. 74.40 acres Commission Recommendation: Approval by a vote of 9-0 subject to conditions ‘a’ – ‘t’: a. Development of the site shall comply with the zoning exhibit entitled, “Desert Hills Ranch Zoning Exhibit for Stipulation Modification of Zoning Case Z2006032, Case Number Z2010102”, consisting of four (4) full-size sheets, dated revised January 3, 2011, and stamped received February 22, 2011. b. Development of the site shall be in conformance with the narrative report entitled “Desert Hills Ranch Request for Modification associated with Zoning Case Z2006032 – Modification of Stipulations case number Z2010102”, consisting of nine (9) pages, dated revised January 28, 2011, and stamped received February 22, 2011, except as modified by the following stipulations. c. Development of the site shall be in conformance with the landscape plan entitled “Desert Hills Ranch”, consisting of seventeen (17) full size sheets, dated revised July 19, 2007, and stamped received August 16, 2007, except as modified by the following stipulations d. The following Rural-43 RUPD standards shall apply: • Height/stories: 30’/2 stories, (Lots 1 – 8 shall be limited to single story) • Front setback: 30’ • Side setback: 25’ • Street-side setback: 20’ • Rear setback: 40’ • Minimum lot size: 35,000 sq. ft. • Minimum lot width: 122’ • Average lot area per dwelling unit: 55,000 sq. ft. • Maximum lot coverage: 25% • Parking spaces per unit: 2 e. The following Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) stipulations shall apply: 1. The applicant shall provide a total half-width of right-of-way for the following roadways: 14th Street 30 feet 16th Street 30 feet All such dedications shall be in fee and free of all liens and encumbrances. Prior to acceptance of such dedication, the applicant shall provide the County an owner’s title insurance policy issued to the County, the MCDOT environmental checklist and all other requirements as set forth in the “MCDOT Right-of-Way Dedications Reference Guide.” Until Maricopa County has accepted said dedication, all responsibilities, including but not limited to maintenance and repair for the property to be dedicated shall be that of the applicant. Right-of-way dedication shall occur within six (6) months of approval of this request by the Board of Supervisors and prior to zoning clearance. 2. Any landscaping in County right-of-way must meet Chapter 9 (Roadway Design Manual). 3. Construct ultimate half-width improvements on 14th Street. Roadway must meet County Standards in effect at the time they are constructed. f. All trees shall be double-staked when installed. g. A continuous parapet shall screen all roof-mounted equipment. h. 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. i. All interior streets within the proposed development are to be constructed to minimum County standards. j. 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. k. All outdoor lighting shall conform to the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance. l. The applicant or his successor shall obtain approval of any development plans from the Office of the Arizona State Fire Marshal prior to any construction. m. Development and use of the site shall comply with requirements for fire hydrant placement and other fire protection measures as deemed necessary by the applicable fire department. Prior to 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. n. Prior to 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. o. Major changes to the zoning exhibit and narrative report 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. p. 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). q. Property owner and his successors waive claim for diminution in value if the County takes action to rescind approval due to noncompliance with stipulations. r. If a Preliminary Plat has not been approved within two (2) years or if a Final Plat has not been approved within four (4) years from the date of Board of Supervisor’s approval of this Zone Change, it will be scheduled for public hearing by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, upon recommendation by the Maricopa County Planning and Zoning Commission, to consider reversion of the adopted zoning to the previous entitlements. s. The following Drainage Review stipulations shall apply: 1. All development and engineering design shall be in conformance with the Drainage Regulation and current engineering policies, standards and best practices at the time of application for construction. 2. Drainage review of planning and/or zoning cases is for conceptual design only and does not represent final design approval nor shall it entitle applicants to future designs that are not in conformance with the Drainage Regulation and design policies and standards. t. The following Flood Control District of Maricopa County stipulation shall apply: 1. The District requires that a Conditional Letter of Map Revision be submitted to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through the District, and approved by FEMA prior to Final Plat approval. (C-44-15-016-M-00)