Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting ACTION Minutes REGULAR MEETING ACTION MINUTES MARCH 3, 2025 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, March 3, 2025. 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:00 P.M. by Chair Ferguson. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL Present Chair Mark Ferguson Present Vice Chair Daniel Millet Present Commissioner Lori Brown Present Commissioner Aaron Escamilla Present Commissioner Kevin Rau 4. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES FOR JANUARY 27, AND FEBRUARY 3, 2025 MOTION was made to approve the minutes as presented. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Daniel Millet, Vice Chair SECONDER: Kevin Rau, Commissioner AYES: Mark Ferguson, Lori Brown, Aaron Escamilla, Daniel Millet, Kevin Rau 5. PUBLIC HEARING: A PROPOSED REZONING FOR APPROXIMATELY 233 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF SAHUARITA ROAD AND TOWN HALL COMPLEX, WEST OF LA VILLITA, AND NORTH OF EL TORO ROAD. (Case No. SA9-24-00004). Orlanthia Henderson, Planning & Zoning Manager, presented Robert Longaker with the WLB Group who presented the Purpose and Intent of the Parcel 30 specific plan. Commission Members participated throughout the presentation with discussion. No action was taken. Regular Meeting Action Minutes- March 3, 2025 Page 1 of 2  PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Chair Ferguson opened the public hearing. Three public speakers voiced their concerns regarding where water would be coming from, groundwater levels, how the SP would affect their wells, increased traffic, police patrol, flooding, lighting, and landscaping. Chair Ferguson closed the public hearing. There was continued discussion from the Commissioners and staff. Additional comments from staff included Devin Stadler, Parks and Recreation Director and Victor Gonzalez, Economic Development Director, who explained their department's process in developing this area. Chair Ferguson re-opened the public hearing with continued discussion from the same three public speakers, the Commission, and staff. Chair Ferguson closed the public hearing. MOTION was made to recommend approval of the Proposed Rezoning for Approximately 233 Acres of Property Located South of Sahuarita Road and The Town Hall Complex, West of La Villita and North of El Toro Road. (Case No. SA9-24-00004) with the condition that the Town explore options for enhanced landscaping within the southern 60’ open space buffer with the intent of improving drainage, privacy, and screening for residents to the south. RESULT: APPROVED MOVER: Kevin Rau, Commissioner SECONDER: Daniel Millet, Vice Chair AYES: Mark Ferguson, Lori Brown, Daniel Millet, Aaron Escamilla, Kevin Rau 6. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR’S REPORT: Community Development Deputy Director Nathan Barrett shared a few announcements with the Commission. 7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Community Development Director Casadei shared a few agenda items. 8. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 P.M. Regular Meeting Action Minutes – March 3, 2025 Page 2 of 2