Vote: approved

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PZ-6. LOTS 125, 124A & 124B OF DESERT VILLAGE NO. 2 Case #: S2015003 Supervisor District: 2 Applicant/Owner: James Cook Request: Resolution abandoning a 25’ portion of a 40’ easement for future roadway and drainage within Lots 124A, 124B & 125 of Desert Village No. 2 Site Location: APNs 220-52-040C, 220-52-039C & 220-52-039D (10200, 10310 & 10318 of E. Broadway Rd., Mesa AZ 85208) Site Size: Approximately 0.95 ac. (cum.) Density: Approximately 3 d.u./ac. County Island Status: Class 1 (City of Mesa) Staff Recommendation: Approve Additional Comments: Desert Village No. 2 is a single-family residential subdivision of one-third acre lots in the R1-18 zoning district. The subdivision is located on the north side of Broadway Rd. between Crismon Rd. and 104th St. It has been traversed by the Central Arizona Project canal isolating the lots along Broadway Rd. from the remainder of the subdivision. The plat was recorded in Book 77, Page 24 MCR in 1958. The plat indicated a 40’ easement for future roadway and drainage along the north side of Broadway Rd. at the southern boundary of the plat. This affected all lots along Broadway Rd. including the subject Lots 124, 124A & 125B. This easement would accommodate a total half-width of 65’ for Broadway Rd. MCDOT has determined that only 55’ is needed. (See the approved Request for Future Right-of-Way Reservation Reduction, attached.) The easement in question also accommodates drainage; however, the entire 40’ is not necessary for drainage. There are pending permits: • B201403017 (Lot 125 – new custom single-family residence with 6’ x 327 LF block fence), • B201403015 (Lot 124B – new custom single-family residence with 6’ x 262 LF block fence), & • B201403014 (Lot 124A – new custom single-family residence with 6’ x 299 LF block fence). The permits will require a Drainage Clearance (including an engineered Grading and Drainage Plan) to ensure development of the lots does not adversely impact drainage including the reduced size of the drainage easement along Broadway Rd. Staff believes based upon established land use and development patterns that the full 40’ easement for future roadway and drainage is not necessary for the public safety or welfare. The proposed, remaining 15’ easement for future roadway and drainage will be sufficient. There is no concern with abandoning a 25’ portion of the easement. See the attached Resolution. (C-44-15-084-M-00)