Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Agenda Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.02 notice is hereby given to the public that the Sahuarita Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a meeting at the date and time specified below at the Sahuarita Council Chambers, 375 West Sahuarita Center Way, Sahuarita, AZ. To better serve our community, the Sahuarita Council Chambers is wheelchair accessible. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation, such as a sign language interpreter, by contacting the Town Clerk’s Office at 520-822-8801. Requests should be made no later than three (3) working days prior to the meeting to arrange the accommodation. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 at or after 6:00 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING OF DECEMBER 3, 2018 A. December 3, 2018 Draft Minutes 5. CALL TO THE AUDIENCE At this time, any member of the public is allowed to address the Board on any issue not already on tonight’s agenda. Pursuant to the Arizona Meeting Law, the speaker’s comments may not be considered, discussed or even answered by the Board at this meeting, but may, at the discretion of the Board, be placed on a future agenda for discussion/action. Regular Meeting Agenda- September 5, 2019 Page 1 of 2  PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA 6. PUBLIC HEARING: Temporary off-site sign plan A. Public Hearing: Temporary off-site sign plan: A temporary off-site plan for San Martin de Porres Catholic Church, allowing for temporary signage in the public-right-of-way (roadside). These signs may be located throughout the Town (Case No. SA6-19-00002). 7. PRESENTATION: Proposed Sahuarita Square District presentation by the Economic Development Director. 8. PLANNING & BUILDING DIRECTOR'S REPORT 9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 10. ADJOURNMENT Regular Meeting Agenda- September 5, 2019 Page 2 of 2 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes REGULAR MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 3, 2018 The Planning and Zoning Commission of the Town of Sahuarita met in the Sahuarita Council Chambers, 375 West Sahuarita Center Way, Sahuarita, AZ 85629 on Monday, December 3, 2018. 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Chair Tim Trosper. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL A. Roll Call Present: Tim Trosper, Chair John Backer, Commissioner Nathan Barrett, Commissioner Michael Hernandez, Commissioner Cathy Maghran, Commissioner Mickey Miramontes, Commissioner Absent: Ken Woodward, Commissioner 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING OF AUGUST 6, 2018 A. August 6, 2018 Draft Minutes Commissioner Barrett made the motion to accept the minutes as presented by staff; Commissioner Backer seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED 6:0 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Nathan Barrett, Commissioner SECONDER: John Backer, Commissioner AYES: Trosper, Backer, Barrett, Hernandez, Miramontes, Maghran ABSENT: Ken Woodward 5. CALL TO THE AUDIENCE Regular Meeting Minutes- December 3, 2018 Page 1 of 3  PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES No one came forward. 6. ELECTIONS A. Elections Motion to Elect Chair Commissioner Barrett made the motion to nominate Commissioner Trosper as Chair; Commissioner Backer seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED 6:0 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Nathan Barrett, Commissioner SECONDER: John Backer, Commissioner AYES: Trosper, Backer, Barrett, Hernandez, Miramontes, Maghran ABSENT: Ken Woodward Motion to Elect Vice Chair Commissioner Hernandez made the motion to nominate Commissioner Backer as new Vice Chair; Commissioner Miramontes seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED 6:0 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Michael Hernandez, Commissioner SECONDER: Mickey Miramontes, Commissioner AYES: Trosper, Backer, Barrett, Hernandez, Miramontes, Maghran ABSENT: Ken Woodward 7. PUBLIC HEARING: Zoning Code Amendment - Private School Requirements Regular Meeting Minutes- December 3, 2018 Page 2 of 3  PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES A. Public Hearing: Zoning Code Amendment – Private School Requirements: A zoning code text amendment to Chapters 18.17 (SR Suburban Ranch Zone), 18.21 (R-1 Single Residence Zone), 18.25 (R-3 Single Residence Zone), 18.27 (R-4 Mixed Dwelling Type Zone), 18.33 (MH- 1 Town Manufactured and Mobile Home – 1 Zone), and 18.35 (MH-2 Manufactured and Mobile Home – 2 Zone), the purpose of which is to decrease the minimum lot size for private schools to 1 acre, in accordance with state law (Case No. SA8-18-00005). Sarah More, Planning and Building Director, presented the staff report and after Chair Tropser opened the public hearing. Discussion ensued. No one from the public spoke. Chair Trosper closed the public hearing. Vice Chair Backer made motion to forward recommendation of approval of the zoning code amendment as presented by staff. Commissioner Maghran seconded the motion. MOTION CARRIED 6:0 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: John Backer, Commissioner SECONDER: Cathy Maghran, Commissioner AYES: Trosper, Backer, Barrett, Hernandez, Miramontes, Maghran ABSENT: Ken Woodward 8. PLANNING & BUILDING DIRECTOR'S REPORT No action taken. 9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS No action taken. 10. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn by Commissioner Barrett, seconded by Vice Chair Backer, meeting adjourned at 6:27 PM. Regular Meeting Minutes- December 3, 2018 Page 3 of 3  PLANNING & BUILDING 375 W. Sahuarita Center Way Sahuarita, AZ 85629 sahuaritaAZ.gov Planning & Zoning Commission Staff Report Case No. SA6-19-00002 Commission Meeting Date: September 5, 2019 Agenda Item No. 6 PREPARED BY: Dylan Parry, Planner REVIEWED BY: Anna Casadei, AICP, Planning and Zoning Manager RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Temporary off-site sign plan SUBJECT: Public Hearing: Temporary off-site sign plan LOCATION: 6 locations in the Town right-of-way APPLICANT: Jorge Farias-Saucedo PROPOSAL: Jorge Farias Saucedo on behalf of San Martin de Porres Catholic Church is requesting approval of a temporary off-site sign plan. The request is for six 18” x 24” H Frame signs to be placed throughout the Town advertising the Parish annual Fiesta. The signs would be up for approximately 6 weeks prior to the 2019 Fiesta and 2020 Fiesta. DISCUSSION: Per the zoning code, a TOSSP is valid for a period not to exceed 18 months. A one-time 12-month extension may be granted by the director by applicant request. The intent is to provide for a coordinated and uncluttered look as may be achieved through sign spacing, numbers and design, using the least amount of signage needed to achieve wayfinding objectives. Town of Sahuarita, Arizona | 375 W. Sahuarita Center Way | Sahuarita, AZ 85629 | 520.822.8800 | sahuaritaaz.gov  PLANNING & BUILDING 375 W. Sahuarita Center Way Sahuarita, AZ 85629 sahuaritaAZ.gov Criteria for Review of a Temporary Off-Site Sign Plan: STC 18.79.060.F states that, “A temporary off-site sign plan may be approved if as proposed it will result in a well-designed, safe, and visually appealing wayfinding program for a specific sign user that is consistent with the purpose of this chapter.” The following four criteria are provided for review of a TOSSP: 1. Overall presentation of the sign program; The applicant is proposing one 18” x 24” sign to be placed in 6 locations. The signs colors will match the Parrish logo and Capital campaign and are being used to advertise the Parish’s largest fundraiser. 2. Consistency with the purpose of STC 18.79; From STC 18.79.010 (Purpose): … It is the purpose of this chapter to authorize the use of signs that: A. Promote and accomplish the goals and policies of the general plan; B. Facilitate economic development through the identification of businesses and organizations in the community; C. Are aesthetically pleasing and of appropriate scale, are integrated with surrounding buildings and landscape in order to meet the community’s expressed desire for quality development, and which protect prominent viewsheds; D. Protect astronomical observation and minimize light intrusion onto adjacent property; E. Encourage legibility of sign information and the clearest possible visual perception of existing adjacent businesses and signs; F. Promote the free flow of traffic and protect pedestrians and motorists from injury through well- designed signs that are unlikely to distract drivers to a dangerous degree; G. Enhance wayfinding for Sahuarita’s residents and visitors; and H. Prevent property damage, personal injury, and litter from signs which are improperly constructed, poorly maintained, or made of nondurable materials. Town of Sahuarita, Arizona | 375 W. Sahuarita Center Way | Sahuarita, AZ 85629 | 520.822.8800 | sahuaritaaz.gov  PLANNING & BUILDING 375 W. Sahuarita Center Way Sahuarita, AZ 85629 sahuaritaAZ.gov The proposed TOSSP is consistent with the purpose of the sign standards, and particularly with B, “Facilitate economic development through the identification of businesses and organizations in the community”. The annual event is the Parrish’s main fundraiser and these signs are being used to advertise the event in order to raise money for their general operations expenditures. The signage that is being proposed is not excessive in that it utilizes small, low-profile signs, in six locations in order to advertise the Fiesta. The relatively small size and small number of signs should have no effect on viewsheds, traffic and pedestrians. 3. Potential for impact on right-of-way landscaping, irrigation and other underground facilities, and existing land uses along the proposed roadway segments; and The proposed sign locations will not have an adverse impact on existing land uses along the proposed roadway segments. The signs are all small and should have no impact on underground facilities. The application has been reviewed and approved by the Town’s Public Works Department. 4. Any other applicable information that may be useful in the overall presentation of the proposed signage. No additional information was requested of the applicant. PUBLIC INPUT: A legal ad was published in the Green Valley News on August 21, 2019. No public comments have been received to date. REQUIRED ACTION: Conduct a public hearing to determine whether the Temporary Off-Site Sign Plan is in the best interest of the Town of Sahuarita. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission approve the Temporary Off-Site Sign Plan. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the TOSSP because it meets the intent of the Temporary off-site sign plan and is in conformance with the regulations of the Sahuarita Town Code. Town of Sahuarita, Arizona | 375 W. Sahuarita Center Way | Sahuarita, AZ 85629 | 520.822.8800 | sahuaritaaz.gov  PLANNING & BUILDING 375 W. Sahuarita Center Way Sahuarita, AZ 85629 sahuaritaAZ.gov Attachments 1. Application Town of Sahuarita, Arizona | 375 W. Sahuarita Center Way | Sahuarita, AZ 85629 | 520.822.8800 | sahuaritaaz.gov