Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingSahuarita, AZ · November 8, 2021
Minutes
Planning & Zoning Commission
Joint Council Study Session Minutes
STUDY SESSION MINUTES
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
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, November 8, 2021.
11. ITEM 11 OF THE NOVEMBER 8, 2021, COUNCIL MEETING:
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Murphy commenced the Study Session at 7:14 PM and deferred to Vice-Chair John
Backer.
ROLL CALL
Absent Chair Tim Trosper
Present Vice Chair John D Backer
Present Commissioner Nathan Barrett
Absent Commissioner Michael Hernandez
Present Commissioner Cathy Maghran
Absent Commissioner Daniel Millet
Present Commissioner Mickey Miramontes
Joint Study Session with Planning and Zoning Commission regarding the Quail Creek Specific Plan 2.
(Case No. SA9-21-00001)
Anna Casadei, Planning and Building Director, provided an overview of the Quail Creek Specific Plan 2
submittal. Ms. Casadei outlined the purpose of the specific plan and the location, size, and land use
included in the proposal. Ms. Casadei discussed the three land use designations included in the
Specific Plan (Recreational/Open Space, Single Family Residence, and Mixed-Use) in detail then
described the conceptual layout of future roads, road cross-sections, and sidewalks. Ms. Casadei
concluded the presentation with a review of the next steps in the process. Ms. Casadei and Beth
Abramovitz, Interim Assistant Town Manager/Public Works Director, responded to comments and
questions from Council.
Council Member Lusk requested open space available to the residents of Quail Creek be included in
the specific plan. Additionally, Council Member Lusk voiced his concern regarding secondary access
to and from the Quail Creek Community. The Mayor and Council echoed the concerns of Council
Member Lusk regarding a northern entrance and exit to and from Quail Creek. Council Member Davis
expressed concerns regarding the governance of two specific plans within the same community.
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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
The Planning and Zoning Commission members expressed concerns regarding secondary access,
increased traffic, water supply, pathways, sidewalks, and police and fire access in the Quail Creek
Community.
Trevor Barger, President/CEO, ESPIRITU LOCI, addressed comments regarding access to the north and
south of Quail Creek; crossings of the railroad; and a detailed list of planned amenities. Furthermore,
Mr. Barger discussed limitations for access to Quail Creek to the north due to property ownership.
John O'Rourke, Quail Creek HOA Board Member, voiced concerns about the egress and ingress
associated with Quail Creek's planned expansion and stated the need for additional open space.
Mark Mandel, Quail Creek resident, questioned if land within the specific plan to the west of Old
Nogales Highway would be gated; if the fire station was within the floodplain; the use of water
dependent green space and crushed gravel for pathways; and the need for a CCR plan change to
accommodate a hotel.
Council Member Hicks left the meeting at 7:14 PM. and returned at 7:15 PM
Council Member Bracco left the meeting at 7:50 PM and returned at 7:51 PM
Vice-Chair Backer adjourned the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting at 8:11 PM.
No action was taken.
CONTINUATION OF REGULAR MEETING
12. Adjournment
Mayor Tom Murphy adjourned the meeting at 8:11 PM.
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Agenda
Planning & Zoning Commission
Study Session 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
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2021 at or after 6:30 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
Chair Tim Trosper
Vice Chair John D Backer
Commissioner Nathan Barrett
Commissioner Michael Hernandez
Commissioner Cathy Maghran
Commissioner Daniel Millet
Commissioner Mickey Miramontes
3. JOINT STUDY SESSION WITH SAHUARITA TOWN COUNCIL REGARDING THE QUAIL CREEK
SPECIFIC PLAN 2. (CASE NO. SA9-21-00001)
4. ADJOURNMENT
Study Session Agenda- November 8, 2021 Page 1 of 1
PLANNING & BUILDING
375 W. Sahuarita Center Way
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
sahuaritaAZ.gov
Planning & Zoning Commission
Staff Report
Case No. SA9-21-00001
Commission Meeting Date: November 8, 2021 Agenda Item No. 2
PREPARED BY: Dylan Parry, AICP, Senior Planner
REVIEWED BY: Anna Casadei, AICP, Planning and Building Director
RECOMMENDATION: No recommendation. Study Session
SUBJECT: Study Session for Quail Creek Specific Plan 2
SIZE: 1536 Acres
LOCATION: Generally North and West of the existing Quail
Creek.
APPLICANT: Espiritu Loci
OWNER: Robson Ranch Quail Creek, LLC
See attached Council Report for more information on the request.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Digital attachments include:
1. Town Council Report
Page 1 of 1
SA9-21-00001 November 8, 2021
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Study Session
Quail Creek Specific Plan 2
SA9-21-00001
November 8, 2021
Quail Creek Specific Plan 2
• 1536 acres of land total.
• Approximately 640 acres
located north of the existing
Quail Creek
• Remainder to the west of
the existing developed
portion of Quail Creek.
Purpose of a Specific Plan
• Master Planning of large-scale development
• Allow flexibility in site planning and design.
• Consistent with the General Plan
• Designated as Specific Planned Communities
• Sets the primary framework for the development of the property.
Specific Plan
• Maximum Dwelling Units Permitted: 4800
• Maximum Hotel Rooms: 300
• Minimum Total Open Space: 276 acres including riparian habitat.
• Establishes Land Use Groups and Development Standards.
Land Use Groups
• The Specific Plan uses a layered approach.
• Recreational Open Space and Residential Land Use Groups can be
located anywhere within the Specific Plan boundaries.
• Mixed Use Land Use Group is restricted to certain areas within the
Specific Plan boundaries
Layered Approach
Land Use Groups
• Recreational Open Space Land Use Group
• Uses include – Undeveloped open space, parks, Amphitheater, golf course,
recreation buildings, etc.
• Single Family Residential Land Use Group
• Uses include – Single family homes, duplexes, recreational facilities, etc.
• Mixed Use Land Use Group
• Uses include – Apartments, condos, lodging, Medical, Membership
organizations, commercial uses, etc.
Single Family
Residential Land
Use Group
Mixed Use Land
Use Group
Conceptual
Roadways
Conceptual layout of the
collector and arterial roads.
Two existing roads will serve
as collectors for the new area
north of the existing Quail
Creek.
Road Cross Sections and Sidewalks
• Neighborhood street cross sections include options for no parking,
parking on one side, or parking on both sides.
• As currently proposed, there will be a minimum 5’ pathway on one
side of the street.
Open Space and Recreation
The Specific Plan includes a minimum of 140 acres of Open Space
There is an additional 136 acres of Riparian Habitat.
Trail Network throughout the new Specific Plan boundaries.
Proposed Amenities
• Identifies 2 future
minor amenity core
areas
• 2 future potential
recreational areas
Phasing
• Initial development within the Specific Plan will begin near the
existing Quail Creek Development.
• Development is anticipated to occur over decades.
Next Steps
• The second review comments will be sent to the applicant in Mid to
late November.
• The Specific Plan is anticipated to go before the Planning and Zoning
Commission early next year.
Discussion
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