CPA2021009 BOS REPORT_PART4.PDF

Maricopa County — Formal (2022-05-18)

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301 W. Jefferson Street, Suite 170  Phoenix, AZ  85003  (602) 506-2364  (602) 506-3711 fax 
                                                                                        Internet:  www.maricopa.gov/planning 
 
 
 
DATE: 
November 18, 2021 
 
TO: 
Planning & Zoning Commission  
 
FROM: 
Ray Banker, Senior Planner 
 
SUBJECT: 
CPA2021009 – Santa Barbara Ranch 
 
Agenda Item: 1 
 
Since the publishing of the staff report for CPA2021009, staff has received the attached 
additional comments including 1 document of concern, 1 document of support, and 1 
document in opposition to the subject request.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Attachments: Additional Material Received (3 pages)

Nov 15, 2021 
 
RE:  Santa Barbara Ranch Morristown 
 
Dear Commissioners: 
 
Please take a moment to watch this succinct video about this history of the iconic Arizona Saguaro which 
has survived for thousands of years but is now under threat. 
 
https://megaphone.link/AZUSA9682698212 
 
There is no mitigation plan for their loss. 
 
Sincerely, 
 
Sheryl Hamlin 
Wickenburg, Arizona

From:
stacy mcknight
To:
Ray Banker (PND)
Subject:
Santa Barbara Subdivision
Date:
Saturday, November 13, 2021 9:38:46 AM
I have lived in Morristown for 15 years
We own a horse property on 255th ave. 
I moved here to be able to ride and have like minded nieghbors with room for privacy. Please
do not approve the Zoning changes permitting more than one home per acre for the new
proposed Santa Barbara Subdivision. This area is a horse property community we do NOT
want Subdivisions here. We moved here to get away from that congestion.
Thank you for your time 
Konstanze Mcknight

SANTA BARBARA RANCH
Major Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Planning & Zoning Commission
November 18th, 2021

Planned Communities
2
Subject Property

Planned Communities
3
Douglas Ranch = 39 miles from
Downtown Phoenix
Santa Barbara Ranch = 39 miles from
Downtown Phoenix
Subject Property

Planned Communities
4
Belmont = 44 miles from
Downtown Phoenix
Santa Barbara Ranch = 39 miles from
Downtown Phoenix
Verrado = 25 miles from
Downtown Phoenix

Planned Communities
5
Circle City/Duncan Park
Approx. 6.5 du/ac
Avg. 6,500 s.f. lots
Subject Property

Context Aerial
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235th Avenue
Joy Ranch Road
Rockaway Hills Road
239th Avenue
251st Avenue
Morristown
Circle 
City

PUBLIC OUTREACH
June 30th, 2021
•
Mail notices and complete site postings
August 8th, 2021
•
Attend Morristown School District Governing 
Board Meeting
September 30th, 2021
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Neighborhood meeting with approximately 75 
individuals in attendance
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QUESTIONS
Infrastructure / Water / Wastewater / Traffic / Access
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CPA allows for developers to plan proper infrastructure
Annexation 
•
Development will not occur without annexation
Density 
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Stipulations in zoning case to ensure variety of lot sizes and uses
Schools
•
Stipulations in zoning case to require areas for schools
Public Safety
•
Police, fire, and emergency services will be implemented to 
meet growth 
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STAFF ANALYSIS
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“Leapfrog” approach
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Unavailable infrastructure and services
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Lack of supporting uses
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Insufficient access from US60 and SR74
•
Inconsistent with Vision 2030’s Urban Solution for Urban 
Development strategy 
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i.e. water and sewer services, dry utilities, road capacity, 
school capacity, law enforcement, fire services, parks 
and community facilities, emergency and hospital 
facilities, regional flood control infrastructure, alternative 
transportation facilities

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“LEAPFROG” CONCERNS
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Development planning takes many years
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Allows for development of all infrastructure
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Allows for cohesive planning of infrastructure
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Precedent for comprehensive plan amendments in advance of 
development

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Legend
1. Santa Barbara 
Ranch
2. Anthem
3. Festival Foothills
4. Douglas Ranch
5. Tartesso
6. Estrella Mtn Ranch
7. Belmont
8. Broadstone Ranch
9. Johnson Ranch
10.Rainbow
11.Lake Pleasant 5000
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“Fringe” Planned Communities
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Letter of Support: City of Surprise Water Resource Management

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Letter of No Objection: City of Surprise Community Development

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Arizona State Land Department: No Objection

SUMMARY
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City of Surprise Water 
Resources Management 
supports
•
City of Surprise Community 
Development does not 
object
•
Arizona State Land 
Department does not 
object
Subject Property