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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020 11.16 City Council Work Session Agenda City of Apache Junction, Arizona Meeting location: City Council Chambers 1U Z at City Hall Agenda 300 E.Superstition Blvd. \gilONr Apache Junction,AZ City Council Work Session 85119 apachejunctionaz.gov Ph:(480)982-8002 Monday, November 16,2020 7:00 PM City Council Chambers A. CALL TO ORDER B. ROLL CALL C. AGENDA ITEMS 20-609 Presentation by and discussion with Zach Sakas of Sherman and Howard LLC on anticipated community facilities districts relating to the recent Arizona State Land Department auction for acreage made available for development south of Elliot and on proposed city community facilities districts policy. Attachments: CFD Policy Guidelines and Procedures-Apache Junction (522 AJ CFD City Council Work Session Presentation Nov 16 2020 20-574 Presentation, discussion and update on the affordable housing assessment and strategic plan prepared by the Drachman Institute in 2010. Sponsors: Robin Barker and Larry Kirch Attachments: Drachman Institute Study Presentation 20-508 Presentation and discussion with City Council on the zoning parameters including height, permitted uses, future planning needs and land use for the B-3 City Center district generally intended for commercial, recreational and/or multi-family residential land uses located within the Core Downtown Area. Sponsors: Robin Barker and Larry Kirch Attachments: City Council Work Session Downtown Presentation 11-16-2020 TABLE 5-3 NON-RESIDENTIAL USE REGULATIONS 20-610 Presentation and discussion by City Manger Bryant Powell and discussion on potential financial and programmatic support for regional homelessness. Sponsors: Bryant Powell City of Apache Junction,Arizona Page 1 Printed on 6/16/2026 City Council Work Session Agenda November 16,2020 20-608 Discussion on resignation of Planning and Zoning Commissioner Shirley Ooley and the process to fill the vacant position. Sponsors: Larry Kirch Attachments: Memorandum for City Council-resignation and appointment prc Shirley Ooley Resignation Letter D. ADJOURNMENT Copies of this agenda and additional information on any of the items listed above may be obtained from the City Clerk's office located at 300 E Superstition Blvd,Apache Junction,AZ 85119, Monday through Thursday from 7:00a-6:00p, excluding holidays. The City of Apache Junction invites and welcomes people of all abilities to use our programs, sites and facilities. Specific requests may be made by contacting the Human Resources Office at(480)474-2617 or TDD(480) 983-0095. The Apache Junction City Council may vote to go into Executive Session for legal advice on any item listed on this agenda pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03(A)(3);this notice is given pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.02 to the members of the City Council and the public. City of Apache Junction,Arizona Page 2 Printed on 6/16/2026 ►P�"E�c�, City of Apache Junction, Arizona 300 E Superstition Boulevard o Agenda Item Cover Sheet Apache Junction,AZ U =i 85119 Agenda Item No. �Piz oN* File ID: 20-609 Sponsor: Agenda Date: 11/16/2020 Index: In Control: City Council Work Session Presentation by and discussion with Zach Sakas of Sherman and Howard LLC on anticipated community facilities districts relating to the recent Arizona State Land Department auction for acreage made available for development south of Elliot and on proposed city community facilities districts policy. City of Apache Junction,Arizona Pagel Printed on 6/16/2026 DRAFT NOVEMBER 9, 2020 CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,ARIZONA POLICY GUIDELINES AND APPLICATION PROCEDURES FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICTS In order to secure for the City of Apache Junction,Arizona(the"City"),the benefits of the Community Facilities District Act(the "Act") enacted by the Arizona Legislature in 1988 (A.R.S. §§48-701 through 48-728,as amended),and to promote the best interests of the City,the following Policy Guidelines and Application Procedures have been adopted by the Mayor and City Council of the City(the "City Council"). A community facilities district (a "CFD") provides a funding mechanism: (i) to finance construction, acquisition, operation and maintenance of public infrastructure that benefits the real property comprising the CFD and its ultimate users; and (ii) to better enable the City to provide municipal services benefitting the users of the real property within the CFD. Recognizing a CFD is a statutory special taxing district with municipal taxing, borrowing and, as applicable, foreclosure powers within the boundaries of the City,the City Council believes that the formation of any CFD should be conducted carefully in order to protect property owners and taxpayers within the CFD, and to enable the long-term success of the CFD. In order to assist the City Council in making a reasonable judgment as to whether or not to establish a CFD and upon what terms, the City Council has established these Policy Guidelines and Application Procedures (these "Policy Guidelines"). ARTICLE 1 General Policies 1.1 CFDs should be utilized primarily in connection with the financing of major public infrastructure for development of master planned communities, substantial residential development or substantial commercial development. CFDs within the City are intended to be utilized to provide an enhanced level of public infrastructure and amenities. The overall development plan for the real property to be contained within a proposed CFD should (i) include regional public amenities and (ii) be of a unique and high quality nature, including design standards, architectural design, landscaping and building materials. 1.2 All improvements within the boundaries of a CFD, including public infrastructure improvements financed by a CFD, shall be in conformance with the City's General Plan in order to encourage orderly growth and development. A CFD is not intended to fund or subsidize developer-requested enhancements, nor will a CFD or any CFD bonds be backed by City transaction privilege (sales)taxes at large. 1.3 Each CFD is different, and each application for formation shall be evaluated at the sole and absolute discretion of the City Council. The formation of a CFD, and any subsequent CFD financing, will not be considered solely based upon a request for equivalency or similar treatment between separate development projects or other CFDs within the City, or even between 52245803.4 DRAFT NOVEMBER 9, 2020 separate financings within a CFD. The City Council will not waive requirements merely because of a failure of the applicant to conduct appropriate due diligence. 1.4 The City will encourage an area to be governed by as few CFDs as possible, and a preference will be given to one master CFD for all property within an entire development project. This policy is adopted to avoid creating communities or projects where only a portion of the development is ultimately within the boundaries of the CFD, to facilitate ease of administration and to create the largest tax/revenue base possible. The decision to form a CFD shall be a decision of the City Council exercised in its sole and absolute discretion. 1.5 Pursuant to A.R.S. §§ 48-702,48-705,48-708 and 48-711,unless otherwise agreed to by the City, the CFD will be governed by a Board of Directors (the "CFD Board") comprised of the members of the City Council, ex officio, with two additional members who are initially designated by the owner who owns the largest amount of privately owned acreage in the proposed CFD and who are appointed by the City Council. If the CFD Board is comprised of the City Council, ex officio, plus two additional members, the applicant/developer must procure insurance acceptable to the City for the two additional members. Furthermore, the City may require the applicant/developer to procure insurance acceptable to the City for the entire CFD Board. In addition, the City may require the premiums for such insurance (whether such insurance is for the entire CFD Board or limited to the two additional members) to be pre-paid by the applicant/developer for a period of five years or as otherwise agreed upon. Additional requirements may apply in connection with the two additional members as described herein and in Arizona law. Unless otherwise agreed to by the City,the day-to-day responsibilities of the CFD will be performed by City staff. Advisory committees may, at the sole option of the CFD Board, be utilized. If the City permits formation of a CFD with a five member appointed CFD Board in accordance with the Act, the City shall seek appropriate ongoing indemnification from the applicant/developer and shall prefer that City staff have no obligation for day-to-day responsibilities of the CFD. The City Council,in its sole and absolute discretion,may provide that the CFD Board is comprised of five appointed members if adequate safeguards and controls are in place, as may be acceptable to the City, to ensure the soundness of any CFD financing program, as well as the adequacy and legality of the legal proceedings and disclosure documents in connection with any financing. 1.6 Unless otherwise agreed to by the City, the CFD must be self-supporting and no City funds will be used for CFD purposes, including the CFD's financing transactions and the operation and maintenance of the CFD. Notwithstanding anything contained herein, none of the property, the full faith and credit or the taxing power of the City (including, without limitation, transaction privilege (sales) taxes, construction sales taxes or development fees) shall be pledged to the payment of any CFD obligation, indebtedness or default. 1.7 The CFD Board will determine, in its sole and absolute discretion, the amount, timing and form of financing to be used by a CFD during its review process of any project feasibility report. 1.8 Unless otherwise agreed to by the CFD Board in its sole and absolute discretion, all public infrastructure constructed or acquired by the CFD will utilize public procurement procedures in accordance with applicable laws,rules and regulations (i.e. A.R.S. Title 34, Apache 2 52245803.4 DRAFT NOVEMBER 9, 2020 Junction City Code Volume I, Chapter 3; and Achen-Gardner v. Superior Court, 173 Ariz. 48 (1992)), as such laws, rules and regulations would be applied in the case of the City. From time to time, the CFD Board may elect to adopt policies and procedures regarding procurement, including such policies and procedures that are similar to those of the City. 1.9 The CFD will not use bond proceeds or other CFD funds to purchase from the person requesting CFD financing public rights-of-way or other real property to be used for public infrastructure improvements,if such real property would be required to be dedicated and conveyed to the City by the developer/landowner upon development of the developer's/landowner's property. 1.10 All costs of administration and operation of the CFD and the operation and maintenance of public infrastructure in the CFD shall be the responsibility of the CFD, the developer/landowner, applicable homeowners' associations, or any combination of the foregoing. 1.11 Where applicable, the developer/landowner will provide appropriate indemnification of the City and the CFD, including their respective elected officials, directors, appointed officers, employees and agents, in connection with the CFD. 1.12 Unless otherwise agreed to by the City and the CFD, all bond financings described herein shall be"acquisition"financings whereby the applicant/developer pays for the construction or acquisition of public infrastructure and the CFD subsequently acquires such public infrastructure by paying CFD bond proceeds to the applicant/developer. 1.13 CFD financing typically will not be provided for subdivision and local improvements normally expected or required as part of a development. A CFD is not intended to fund or subsidize developer requested enhancements. Special consideration may be given if the development is in conjunction with a major economic development project that is directly related to City Council's economic development goals or the proposed development provides an enhanced level of infrastructure desired by the City. 1.14 These Policy Guidelines may be modified from time to time. Any applicant will be given the opportunity to propose alternative approaches to those provided herein, with the understanding that concerns of the City must be adequately addressed before the staff of the City will recommend approval of formation of a CFD to the City Council. ARTICLE 2 Content of Completed Application All applications for the formation of a CFD shall be submitted to the City. In accordance with A.R.S. § 48-702, formation of a CFD will not be considered until an applicant submits a completed application (a "Completed Application"). All costs related to the applicant's preparation of the Completed Application, including, without limitation, all reports, descriptions, studies and plans,as described in this Article shall be paid by the applicant and shall not be eligible for reimbursement if the CFD is formed. Each Completed Application shall meet all of the requirements of these Policy Guidelines and shall, at a minimum, contain the following: 2.1 General Matters. 3 52245803.4 DRAFT NOVEMBER 9, 2020 a. A description of the proposed CFD, including a legal description of its boundaries, identity and addresses of all persons or entities with any interest in the real property (including any liens and encumbrances on the real property), a condition of title report and the names and addresses of any qualified electors located within the proposed CFD boundaries. A current title report and a certificate from the county elections department shall be submitted as evidence of the names of persons with any interest in the real property and qualified electors, respectively. The description must contain an analysis of the appropriateness of the CFD boundaries. b. A description of the applicant, including the corporate and organizational structure of the entity or individual submitting the application. This description should also include the names of all officers and/or corporate directors directly related to or associated with the proposed development and the proposed CFD. If there is more than one property owner, the application shall designate a representative for the applicants. C. The name, address,telephone number and other relevant information of the primary contact for the applicant. This information should also list the names (and other relevant information) of any legal representatives, engineers, architects, financial consultants and/or other consultants significantly involved in the preparation and submission of the Completed Application. 2.2 A detailed description of all public infrastructure to be constructed, acquired or improved within the boundaries of the CFD, including a detailed description of the types of infrastructure to be financed by the CFD, the estimated construction or acquisition costs of the public infrastructure, the estimated annual operation and maintenance costs of the public infrastructure for the first fifteen (15) years after completion and the governmental approvals that will be required for both the public and private improvements to be constructed and operated. 2.3 A proposed project schedule for commencement and completion of(a) the public infrastructure and(b)the private development. 2.4 A financing plan for the public infrastructure, including capital costs and operation and maintenance costs. 2.5 A financial feasibility study for the entire project(or such phases of the project that are expected to be constructed within five (5) years of submission of the Completed Application) covering both the public infrastructure and the private development. This should include: a. An analysis of how the proposed debt financing,operation and maintenance costs, user charges and other CFD costs will impact the ultimate end users of the property, specifically projected property taxes and property tax rates, special assessments, fees, charges and other costs that would be borne by property in the CFD. The analysis should include the impact on a single family detached residence with the expected average assessed valuation within the proposed boundaries of the CFD. The City may request additional analyses based on commercial, industrial or other types of residential properties subject to the proposed CFD property taxes, special assessments, fees, charges and other costs. The analysis should also address the impact these costs will have on the marketability of the private development and a comparison of proposed tax rates and charges in adjoining and similar areas outside of the proposed CFD. 4 52245803.4 DRAFT NOVEMBER 9, 2020 b. A detailed financing plan for the private development in the CFD. C. A market absorption study for the private development in the CFD prepared by an independent consultant acceptable to the City. Such study shall include estimates of the revenue to be generated by the development and an estimate of the ability of the market to absorb the development as well as a market absorption calendar for the private development. 2.6 A description of the proposed equity contribution from the applicant/landowner and a calendar showing the timing and sources of such equity contribution. 2.7 A description of the applicant's professional experience, including with similar types of developments, and evidence demonstrating its financial capacity (including financial statements) to undertake the development associated with the public infrastructure and private development. 2.8 A disclosure form explaining the expected and possible tax, assessment and other financial burdens of the CFD to prospective owners of property within the boundaries of the CFD. Upon each sale of property in the CFD, the developer/landowner shall file with the City a receipt, signed by the purchaser, which acknowledges the purchaser's receipt of the disclosure form. Developers/landowners are required to describe in their promotional material the financial and other relative impacts on the development being included in a CFD. Copies of the disclosure form must be placed on file with the District Clerk. The applicant/developer shall present a plan, including, as applicable,proposed language in the homeowners' association covenants, conditions and restrictions pertaining to the development, whereby all future prospective owners of taxable property within the boundaries of the CFD shall receive disclosure of the CFD and the expected and possible tax, assessment and other financial burdens of the CFD. 2.9 An operating plan for the CFD, i.e., what functions the CFD will provide and how the operation and maintenance of the infrastructure and all other services in the CFD will be provided. The Completed Application will include how the CFD will comply with the website provisions in A.R.S. § 48-727, including how the applicant will provide for payment of costs related to establishing and maintaining the CFD's website or an allocable portion of the City's website for multiple CFDs. 2.10 A description of how the proposed CFD meets the existing development objectives of the City,including the degree to which the CFD is consistent with the goals of the City's General Plan for promoting orderly development, consistent with growth management policies and zoning requirements and the degree to which the land use plan for the CFD is consistent with the City's General Plan Map for the area. 2.11 As applicable, a description of. i)regional public amenities; and(ii)the unique and high quality nature of the development, including design standards, architectural design, landscaping and building materials. 2.12 As applicable, the feasibility report information described in Sections 4.4, 4.5 and 4.6 hereof. 2.13 The Completed Application will: 5 52245803.4 DRAFT NOVEMBER 9, 2020 a. Provide the names, addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses, backgrounds, qualifications and other relevant information of the two additional board members to be designated by the owner of the largest amount of privately owned acreage in the proposed CFD. b. State the process for the designation of the two additional board members (i) during development upon the resignation of any additional board member and (ii) on completion of development (as described in the Act) of all property within the boundaries of the CFD. Designation procedures for residents or non-applicant property owners (i.e. the ultimate users)within the CFD upon completion of development should be considered by the applicant. C. Provide documentation evidencing such additional board members' obligation to comply with A.R.S. § 38-511,and containing unqualified"hold harmless"guarantees for the City,the CFD and their respective elected officials,directors,appointed officers,employees and agents. 2.14 The Completed Application shall include a petition in favor of creation of the CFD. The petition must include a list of all parcels in the proposed CFD along with the parcel number, owner names, situs address and lot size (parcel square footage or acreage) for each individual parcel. The petition must be signed by the owners of at least 25% of the land area proposed to be included in the CFD. 2.15 A District Development, Financing Participation, Waiver and Intergovernmental Agreement, or similar agreement, between the City and the applicant in substantially final form, including all terms and provisions to be approved by the City if formation of a CFD is approved. The agreement must include matters required by A.R.S. § 48-708(C) through (E) and must have been fully negotiated by the applicant and City staff. 2.16 The applicant is responsible for procuring, and paying the cost of, insurance to cover all actions and activities taken by the CFD Board and officers of the CFD relating to the CFD formation,financing,administrative actions or other related activities of the types,in amounts and with deductibles determined by the City's risk manager or other appropriate officer. The Completed Application will provide an explanation of how such insurance coverage shall be procured and paid for by the applicant and how assurances will be provided that the premiums and deductibles will be paid in the future. Insurance should include a "per occurrence coverage" including a "securities" rider if bonds are anticipated to be sold. If formed, the CFD Board may revise the insurance requirements or accept other forms of insurance. 2.17 The Completed Application must indicate how indemnification outlined in the District Development, Financing Participation, Waiver and Intergovernmental Agreement, or similar agreement, will be provided for the City, the CFD and their respective elected officials, directors, appointed officers, employees and agents for, from and against any and all liabilities, claims, costs and expenses, including attorneys' fees and expenses, incurred in any challenge or proceeding relating to the formation, operation and administration of the CFD, the offer and sale of CFD bonds, the levying by the CFD of any tax, assessment or charge and the operation and maintenance of public infrastructure financed or owned by the CFD, by the entity providing 6 52245803.4 DRAFT NOVEMBER 9, 2020 indemnification (including financial statements and other supporting information for such entity, appropriate collateral arrangements, and other appropriate provisions and considerations). ARTICLE 3 Application Procedures and Submission Requirements 3.1 [Ten(10)]paper copies and [one(1)] electronic copy of the Completed Application for the formation of a CFD shall be submitted to the [City Manager] of the City who will coordinate an inter-departmental analysis of the Completed Application. [City staff to determine number of copies and whether City Manager or other City officer will receive CFD applications.] 3.2 At the time of submission of the Completed Application, the applicant shall pay to the City a non-refundable application fee of $15,000 in connection with the submission and consideration of each Completed Application to request formation of a CFD. Any amount of such application fee remaining after formation of the CFD shall be used for administrative costs of the CFD. The City will not require an additional application fee for any resubmission of the Completed Application or a substantially similar Completed Application within one year of the initial submission. 3.3 Prior to submission of a Completed Application, and at the request of the applicant, the City Manager and appropriate officers of the City may arrange a pre-submission meeting with the applicant, City staff, and outside professionals and consultants for the purpose of discussing the possible submission of a Completed Application and conformity with these Policy Guidelines. 3.4 Following the pre-submission meeting, or at any other time prior to submission of the Completed Application, City staff may request additional information. The applicant shall provide any and all additional information requested prior to submitting the Completed Application. 3.5 Following the submission of the Completed Application, City staff may request additional information. The applicant shall promptly provide any and all additional information requested, and if City staff requests such information prior to the City Council's consideration of formation of the CFD,then such additional information must be provided by the applicant prior to the City Council's consideration of formation of the CFD. 3.6 The review, analysis and consideration of a Completed Application will include, without limitation, a comprehensive review of the Completed Application to determine whether the Completed Application is consistent with these Policy Guidelines, identification of missing or incomplete information and identification and discussion of any concerns with the applicant. This will include, without limitation, examining the feasibility of the development, analysis of land ownership interests, analysis of the proposed financing structure, risk analysis and evaluation of community benefits. Under direction of the City Manager, or his or her designee, a report may be prepared including recommendations related to the proposed CFD and an analysis of the impact of the formation of the proposed CFD and its effects on the City. Additional requirements may be placed on any or all of the applicant, developer(s), landowner(s), builder(s) and/or the proposed CFD. This review will include the preliminary approval of the form, terms and provisions of the substantially final form of the District Development, Financing Participation, Waiver and 7 52245803.4 DRAFT NOVEMBER 9, 2020 Intergovernmental Agreement, or similar agreement, necessary for formation of the CFD. A Completed Application must be consistent with these Policy Guidelines and must contain all the information required herein and requested by City staff during the application process. 3.7 The City shall comply with all statutory timelines pertaining to review of the Completed Application. Specifically, but without limitation, upon submission of a Completed Application the City Council shall within sixty (60) days hold a public hearing to consider the Completed Application. A resolution declaring the intent to form the CFD may be considered by City Council immediately following the public hearing. If City Council does not adopt the resolution of intention to form the CFD, the City Council will provide a written basis for not adopting the resolution of intention and shall identify the specific changes for the Completed Application to be approved, if applicable. 3.8 If the City Council approves the formation of a CFD and there are existing agreements with developers/landowners for the provision of infrastructure proposed to be furnished by the CFD, then those agreements will be deemed amended to reflect the agreements and conditions pertaining to the CFD and the development agreements executed in conjunction with the formation of the CFD. The amendments will reflect that such infrastructure improvements will be provided(including by acquisition)by either the developer/landowner or the CFD. 3.9 If the City Council approves formation of a CFD, the applicant and City staff shall coordinate a schedule of events for formation of the CFD and shall execute an appropriate agreement(i.e. the District Development, Financing Participation, Waiver and Intergovernmental Agreement, or similar agreement) by and among the City, the CFD and the applicant which shall be entered into concurrently with or promptly after formation of the CFD,which shall incorporate the requirements of any report, recommendations of the City staff relating to such CFD, the requirements of these Policy Guidelines and any other restrictions, provisions and agreements required by the City. The City may charge a fee related to the execution and recording of such agreement of$15,000, or such other amount approved by the City from time to time. 3.10 If a Completed Application includes a petition for formation of the CFD that is signed by 100% of the owners of all the real property in the proposed CFD, as well as meeting all the requirements described herein in form satisfactory to the City, the City may declare the CFD formed without posting, publication, mailing, notice and public hearings or landowner election. Otherwise the alternative provisions of the Act pertaining to formation of the CFD must be followed. ARTICLE 4 CFD Operations and Debt Financing 4.1 Upon approval of formation of a CFD, the developer/landowner shall deposit with the CFD a nonrefundable administrative expense deposit in the amount of$70,000. In anticipation of formation of the CFD,or in the instance of formation by petition of all landowners,the applicant may agree with the City to make this nonrefundable deposit prior to approval of formation of the CFD. The administrative expense deposit shall be applied by the CFD to the costs and expenses incurred in connection with the formation, review of any feasibility study, election costs, administration, operation and maintenance of the CFD or its public improvements. This deposit 8 52245803.4 DRAFT NOVEMBER 9, 2020 shall be applied to payments for services rendered by City staff, CFD staff and outside consultants who may be retained by the City and/or the CFD, including, without limitation, bond counsel, financial advisors, engineers, appraisers and attorneys. From time to time, upon depletion of the administrative expense deposit,the CFD may request,and the developer/landowner shall promptly deposit with the CFD, additional $25,000 deposits to be applied to the purposes contemplated in this Section 4.1. The CFD and the developer/landowner may agree to a smaller amount of deposits to replenish the administrative expense deposit, but in no event shall a replenishment deposit be less than $5,000 and in no event shall the administrative expense deposit balance be less than $25,000. The deposits described herein shall be deposited in the CFD's accounts which are managed by City staff(acting in their capacity as CFD staff). If the deposits are made prior to formation of the CFD, City staff may deposit such monies in other operating accounts of the City on a temporary basis pending formation of the CFD. The City may require an applicant/developer to provide additional security, for example a letter of credit, for the operation and maintenance expenses of the CFD. 4.2 In order to provide for the CFD to be self-supporting for its administrative, operation and maintenance expenses, the City and the CFD may, unless otherwise agreed, require the imposition, if approved at an appropriate election, of a $0.30 per $100 of net assessed limited property value ad valorem tax upon the CFD's taxable property. The City and the CFD may require the imposition, if approved at an appropriate election, an ad valorem tax at a rate higher than $0.30 per $100 of net assessed limited property value. Failure to impose such a tax may relieve the City and the CFD from undertaking any obligations or operations. 4.3 The debt of a CFD shall not have any substantial direct or indirect negative impacts on the debt or financing capabilities of the City. In addition, the debt of a CFD may not impose an unreasonably high financial burden on future CFD residents. The City Council may consider debt burdens, and corresponding tax rates and levies, in exercising its sole and absolute discretion to approve or deny the formation of a CFD. In connection with any request for debt financing included in an application for CFD formation, unless otherwise agreed by the City, the applicant must provide a current appraisal of the fair cash market value of the property within the proposed CFD which will be taxed or assessed, prepared by a person who is designated as a Member Appraisal Institute ("MAI") and a certified general real estate appraiser (such person hereafter referred to as an "MAI Appraiser"), such appraisal to be in form and substance acceptable to the City, in its sole and absolute discretion. Generally, the appraisal shall be based on the wholesale, bulk sale of the real property in the CFD, but the City may require additional appraisal requirements depending on current market conditions or the type of project to be financed. After formation of a CFD, the CFD may require an appraisal in connection with any request for debt financing, and such appraisal shall be prepared in accordance with the provisions of this Section and in accordance with the pertinent District Development, Financing Participation, Waiver and Intergovernmental Agreement,or as otherwise required by the CFD Board, in its sole and absolute discretion. 4.4 General obligation bonds of the CFD shall be secured by an ad valorem tax on all taxable property located within the CFD in accordance with the Act. The aggregate amount of general obligation debt of a CFD shall comply with the debt limitations described in the Act. In a Completed Application, and prior to the issuance of general obligation bonds by the CFD, in each 9 52245803.4 DRAFT NOVEMBER 9, 2020 feasibility report,the developer/applicant shall describe,in addition to the requirements of the Act, the following: a. The current direct and overlapping tax and assessment burdens on the taxable property within the CFD that is proposed to be taxed and the full cash value and net assessed limited property value of that taxable property as shown on the most recent assessment roll. b. The expected market absorption of development within the CFD. C. The expected amount and timing of CFD general obligation bonds to be issued. d. The effect of the CFD bond issuance on CFD tax rates, calculated over the entire period of time that the proposed general obligation bonds are estimated to be outstanding or based on the phasing of the project to be financed, as applicable. e. Estimated savings or economic advantage, if any, to prospective landowners in the form of reduced sales prices, enhanced public services and/or amenities, or additional community benefits that are projected to result from CFD financing. f. The proposed total tax rate of the CFD. g. The "target" secondary tax rate to be levied for a CFD with respect to any CFD general obligation bonds shall not exceed $[4.00] [City to review and modify or confirm max target tax rate,or opt for no max target tax rate] per$100 of net assessed limited property value, or such other tax rate approved by the CFD Board, in its sole and absolute discretion. At the time of formation of a CFD, the "target" secondary tax rate for the CFD shall be reviewed by the City Council and described in the District Development, Financing Participation, Waiver and Intergovernmental Agreement pertaining to the CFD. The City Council, in its sole and absolute discretion, may approve different "target" secondary tax rates for different CFDs formed by the City. h. A description of the marketing plan for the sale of CFD bonds, including whether the bonds will be publicly offered or privately placed. The CFD Board, in its sole and absolute discretion, may evaluate and authorize a marketing plan for the sale of CFD bonds that imposes additional requirements for the sale of CFD bonds. 4.5 Revenue bonds shall be payable from a specified CFD revenue source in accordance with the Act. In a Completed Application, and prior to the issuance of revenue bonds by the CFD, in each feasibility report, the developer/applicant shall describe, in addition to the requirements of the Act, the following: a. The current direct and overlapping tax and assessment burdens on the taxable property within the CFD and the full cash value and net assessed limited property value of that taxable property as shown on the most recent assessment roll. 10 52245803.4 DRAFT NOVEMBER 9, 2020 b. The revenue source from which bonds will be payable, including the projected debt service coverage ratio. The City reserves the right to require the applicant to produce such independently prepared feasibility studies or reports as it deems necessary to confirm the amount and availability of revenues, including a comparison between the proposed rates and fees to be charged by the CFD and the rates and fees charged by the City or other CFDs for similar services. C. The expected market absorption of development within the CFD. d. The expected amount and timing of CFD revenue bonds to be issued. e. The financial impact of the proposed issues(s) on prospective landowners. f. A description of the marketing plan for the sale of CFD bonds, including whether the bonds will be publicly offered or privately placed. The CFD Board, in its sole and absolute discretion, may evaluate and authorize a marketing plan for the sale of CFD bonds that imposes additional requirements for the sale of CFD bonds. 4.6 Assessment bonds shall be secured by a first lien(subject only to the lien for general taxes and prior special assessments) on the property benefited in accordance with the Act. In a Completed Application, and prior to the issuance of assessment bonds by the CFD, in each feasibility report,the developer/applicant shall describe,in addition to the requirements of the Act, the following: a. The current direct and overlapping tax and assessment burdens on the taxable property within the CFD and on the real property to comprise the assessed property, and the full cash value and net assessed limited property value of the taxable property within the CFD and of the real property to comprise the assessed property as shown on the most recent assessment roll. b. The amount and timing of CFD assessment bonds to be issued. C. The expected market absorption of development within the CFD. d. The assessment burden to be placed on the prospective assessed real property. e. A description of the marketing plan for the sale of CFD bonds, including whether the bonds will be publicly offered or privately placed. In an unrated public offering of assessment bonds, an appraisal of the land to be encumbered, prepared by an MAI Appraiser and in form and substance acceptable to the CFD Board, in its sole and absolute discretion, shall indicate a land value (prior to improvements being installed) to debt ratio of at least 6 to 1 as of a date prior to the issuance of the CFD bonds. Further, in connection with the sale of unrated privately placed assessment bonds, the CFD Board must have received an appraisal of the land to be encumbered, prepared by an MAI Appraiser and in form and substance acceptable to the CFD Board, in its sole and absolute discretion, indicating a wholesale/bulk land value (assuming the existence of the improvements being financed by the bonds and less five percent (5%)) to debt ratio of at least 4 to I as of a date prior to the issuance of the CFD bonds. If a 4 to 1 ratio is not 11 52245803.4 DRAFT NOVEMBER 9, 2020 achieved, a scaling down of the proposed assessment bonds and/or a phasing of the public infrastructure construction is expected. The CFD Board, in its sole and absolute discretion, may evaluate and authorize a marketing plan for the sale of CFD bonds that imposes additional requirements for the sale of CFD bonds. The CFD Board, in its sole and absolute discretion, may require alternative and additional appraisal requirements or land value to debt ratios that differ from the provisions of this subsection. f. If any prospective assessed real property is expected to be subdivided, the process by which the assessments will be allocated to the subdivided land. If the subdivision is expected to occur after the issuance of CFD assessment bonds, the developer/applicant shall describe a plan of prepayment of the next debt service payment due on the assessment bonds,plus a contingency amount to be determined in the sole and absolute discretion of the CFD Board, to ensure no draws on any reserve fund result from the subdivision and corresponding assessment modification. 4.7 Notwithstanding the provisions pertaining to the public offering and private placement of CFD bonds set forth in this Article 4, such provisions may be modified if other financing structures are presented which,in the sole and absolute discretion of CFD Board,provide other means to address CFD Board concerns. 4.8 Costs of issuance related to the issuance of bonds and obligations described in this Article 4 shall be paid from the proceeds of CFD bonds, unless otherwise approved by the CFD Board, in its sole and absolute discretion. The CFD Board may require the developer/landowner to make cash contributions to the CFD for costs of issuance related to CFD bonds. On a case by case basis, the CFD Board may require the developer/landowner to pay an additional amount related to a CFD bond transaction for CFD staff time to process the transaction. 4.9 As applicable, the CFD shall enter into collection agreements with the County Treasurer for the collection of ad valorem property taxes, special assessments and other fees and charges. The developer/landowner shall consent, as applicable, to the modification of any CFD financing structure as necessary to comply with the terms of such collection agreements,including, without limitation, the application of CFD bond proceeds to capitalized interest. ARTICLE 5 Financing Considerations 5.1 The developer/landowner shall provide at least $0.25 in infrastructure or community improvements that benefit the CFD for each $1.00 of debt to be issued by a CFD to finance public infrastructure purposes. If agreed to by the CFD Board, in its sole and absolute discretion, prior infrastructure and community improvements constructed or acquired by the developer/landowner may be included in calculating the developer/landowner's compliance with this Section 5.1. 5.2 If permitted by law, all CFD bond issues shall include a debt service reserve fund in an amount acceptable to the CFD Board. The CFD Board may, in its sole and absolute discretion, authorize the issuance of CFD bonds without a debt service reserve fund. 12 52245803.4 DRAFT NOVEMBER 9, 2020 5.3 The applicant or the developer/landowner (or such other third party acceptable to the City and the CFD) shall indemnify the City, the CFD and their respective elected official, directors, appointed officers, employees and agents, and shall hold the City, the CFD and their respective elected officials, directors, appointed officers, employees and agents harmless for, from and against any and all liabilities, claims, costs and expenses, including attorneys' fees, incurred in any challenge or proceeding to the formation, operation, or administration of the CFD,the offer and sale of CFD bonds,the levying by the CFD of any tax, assessment or charge and the operation and maintenance of public infrastructure financed or owned by the CFD. 5.4 Unless otherwise provided to the City pursuant to other requirements prior to CFD financing and acquisition by the CFD or the City, the CFD or the City will require an independent environmental report or assessment of any real property which will be dedicated to or otherwise owned, leased or operated by the City or the CFD and a proposed form or indemnity agreement with respect to all environmental law liability. 5.5 Developers/landowners shall be responsible for all costs and expenses incurred in any assessment modifications related to CFD assessment bonds. 13 52245803.4 SHERMAN6HOWARD City of Apache Junction - November 16, 2020 Community FacilitiesDistricts Purpose, Structure and Governance Overview Zach Sakas 4 480.624.2732 f:::;;l zsakasCshermanhoward.com What is a Community Facilities District ? "On its formation, the district is a special purpose district for purposes of Article IX, Section 19, Constitution of Arizona, and a municipal corporation for all purposes of Title 35, Chapter 3, Articles 3, 3. 1 , 3.2, 4 and 5. A district that distributes or sells groundwater is a private water company only for purposes of Title 45, Chapters 2 and 3. 1 . Except as otherwise provided in this section, a district is considered to be a municipal corporation and political subdivision of this state, separate and apart from the municipality or county." (A.R.S. § 48- 708( B) ; underline added) SHERMAN6HOWARD What is a Community Facilities District ? Separate political subdivision with broad powers to tax, lien, issue debt and foreclose. Although City staff may function as CFD staff, the CFD is not a department or division of the City. SHERMAN6HOWARD 2 Eligible Public Infrastructure for CFD Financing Highways, streets, roadways and public parking facilities Landscaping; lighting systems Water Systems (statute includes "production", but not "water rights") Sewer and drainage; Flood control Street lights and signals Pedestrian malls, parks, recreation facilities (other than stadiums) and related open space areas for assembly or entertainment use Civic buildings SHERMAN16HOWARD s CFD Financing Options General Obligation Bonds Special Assessment Revenue Bonds Revenue Bonds Ad Valorem Tax for CFD Operations and Maintenance SHERMANc4fHOWARD a CFD Financing Options What is the CFD financing? Construction transaction vs. acquisition transaction? When was construction completed? SHERMAN6HOWARD 5 CFD FinancingOptions General Obligation Bonds Repaid with secondary property taxes. Requires waiting for development to occur and be reflected in assessed valuation. Special Assessment Revenue Bonds Repaid from installment payments on assessments on specific real property. Allows for financing earlier in the development process. Revenue Bonds Repaid from revenues of a system or enterprise. Used on a more limited basis in AZ to date, although Apache Junction is familiar with Superstition Mountains CFD No. 1 . SHERMAN6HOWARD 6 CFD Board of Directors City Council, ex officio, with two additional members who are initially designated by the owner who owns the largest amount of privately owned acreage in the proposed CFD and who are appointed by the City Council. Appointed directors may not be elected officials or employees of the City, and may not own more than 40 acres in the CFD or be an employee or agent of the landowner. (A.R.S. § 48-71 1 ) Directors are subject to conflict of interest laws. (A.R.S. §38-51 1 ) Statute also permits a 5 member board appointed by City Council. SHERMAN6HOWARD CFD Operations Budget Law Compliance Annual meetings to review preliminary and final budgets. Review estimated assessed value for upcoming fiscal year and modify secondary tax levy accordingly. Assessment Management and Collection Invoicing and collection (County Treasurer collection agreement) . Assessment prepayments; early bond redemptions. Assessment modifications upon revised plats or changes to real property. SHERMAN6HOWARD 8 CFD Operations Bond Debt Service Work with trustees, bond registrars and paying agents. Manage debt service reserve fund balances. Coordinate any timing issues between property tax due dates and bond payment dates. Work with financial advisors and investment bankers to determine potential interest expense savings by refinancing existing CFD bonds. SHERMAN6HOWARD 9 CFD Formation Policy Guidelines and Application Procedures. Upon receipt of a Completed Application, per statute City Council has 60 days to hold a public hearing to consider the application. After the hearing, City Council may adopt a resolution to form the CFD. After formation, the CFD will conduct, as applicable, elections pertaining to General Obligation Bond authorization and Operations and Maintenance taxes. SHERMANt4�HOWARD 10 CFD Formation CFD Completed Application will include: Landowner petition for CFD formation (statute requires 25% of owners, but able to skip certain procedures with 100% landowner petition) . Board composition. General Plan for infrastructure to be financed. Additional requirements of Policy Guidelines and Application Procedures to enable Apache Junction to have a better understanding of the applicant, project and nature of CFD. SHERMAN6HOWARD � � Questions and Further Discussion SHERMAN6HOWARD ►P�"E�c�, City of Apache Junction, Arizona 300 E Superstition Boulevard � 0 Agenda Item Cover Sheet Apache Junction,AZ 85119 Agenda Item No. '+'Piz File ID: 20-574 Sponsor: Robin Barker and Larry Kirch Agenda Date: 11/16/2020 Index: In Control: City Council Work Session Presentation, discussion and update on the affordable housing assessment and strategic plan prepared by the Drachman Institute in 2010. City of Apache Junction,Arizona Page 1 Printed on 6/16/2026 City of Apache Junction Affordable Housing Assessment Strategic Plan 10 Years Later Arizona THE DRACH�'�AN INSTITUTE AD City Departmen COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE o Housln THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA • TUCSON,ARIZUNA of Apache PQACHE ✓ City Aj November 17, 2020 Council U MY y z q,p/ZONP Purpose of Tonight's Presentation • Report Summary, Content and Recommendations • AJ 's affordable housing efforts • 2020 General Plan Goals • Next Steps ? Report location Evaluation of 2010 Drachman Institute Strategic Plan and Housing Assessment Recommendations https ://www. aicity. net/933/Housing- Programs Housing Studies 8 Reports City of Apache junction Strategic Plan and Housing Assessment Apache Junction worked with the Drachman Institute and the Arizona Department of Housing to complete a comprehensive housing assessment for the city. Apache Junction Strategic Plan and Housing Assessment This is a large document and may take a long time to upload. Report Summary • Arizona Department of Housing (ADOH ) grant CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION HOUSING ASSESSMENT & m-wj • Drachman Institute STRATEGIC PLAN • Assessed demographic and land use data • JAI/L � � _ Identify issues for � affordable housing . . +n y� 'u THE DRACHMAN INSTITUTE ' JUNE 2010 Report Format Community Data collectioRecommendation Plan n : 9 Physical 9 Statistical 0 Existing reports Findings The map above depicts a few potential �Transit Varying conditions of affordable housing transit opportunities for implertxntation of community •Public .... recommendations. -Mixed-use and mixed-income developmem -Dense conxnunities ;_;Pedestrian and Bicycle Corridors Recommendatio-Bicyclist infrastructure ns -Public tronsit -Bedestrian and bicycle corridors Housin •g •Prog• ra•landscape buffers ms Community Strategies Findings • Apache Junction's median income is lowest amongst Maricopa and Pinal Counties. • Affordability of mobile homes defines a high percentage of Apache Junction's housing stock. • Aging housing stock = ' • There are no public transit p -. optionsOF • Recommendations to develo '� `` .,. . p s .. and explore housing programs and community strategies. Definition of Affordable Housing • HUD specifies that housing costs should not exceed 30% of household gross income • In 2008, 42% of AJ households could not afford to own a single-family home . • 30% of renter households have housing costs that are more than 30% or more of their income . CountyExisting Reports Affordable housing is impacted by the lack of public transit : • Study • Valley Metro Light Rail Extensions Map • Apache Junction Infill Incentive District ( Redevelopment and Implementation Strategy) Bell� LE_GEND F'repared for: Cit LVdkyMeboRall DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT Thaderdrd Rd © AIOl�b[ ■■Northve•tgvell NyM1t Rolh4wlon P•Or1O ■■Tempe Seeetmr PINAL COUNTY TRANSIT FEASIBILITY STUDY PeonoAw J!■�034 �•1� ■■CupuyFwvxaphc.elu�eRdlpaerwen 2023�� ■■�pmVl-ww••epM1e:<II uq�.pail��� FINAL REPORT - � ■■sm��.,�D9b�l�•� and MPLEMENTATION TRATEGY Northern Ate ..I � PV�� GenwlGlmtl kTron.rt GxM1dorSady Bethary Hare Rd Gbndob : '; �NartlemtTmnN pamibilq Cardo.5vdr 1'r . Rp•raimseM Mdmem�Cenmr6perven babp srrobl� ul. ScotAdaN AvondR6 McDowell Rd !},r ,;�� Tolboon ~ �� ."'I MRR MCKeIfPs Rd Buheye Rd 2030 2023f �� mt "■ uriterety or �oodway Rtl ■ 2020 Phanrns ■ 2021 `fi0l Southern Ave Roserll,e� T•mp• J 202� u,emltce rm GYbtxt \_/ C�� Warner Rtl N �tr1•r a of •. Housing Recommendations and Achievements • Recommendation : Repair and replacement program for mobile homes with manufactured homes. • Achievement: • Ongoing rehab program for manufactured homes using federal dollars through ADOH, since 2005. • Approx. 11 homes per year • No replacement program • Forgivable loans • City program does not allow rehab on pre-HUD mobile homes. "Sustaining Businesses" � '� � 'the participation of local businesses iu the Housing Recommendations and Achievements Cont . Achievement : • City • • � SSC is crnctal to the success of the � • • d . housing and the hutiatire. Participation may assessment for • • • iuch[de responding to the uuti-ey:prodding neighborhood conuuents.concerns and suggestions as they relate to the business w encno[mtent:and cohmteen to help frith the co[upletion of projects.Financial i'' community participation may also help to proutote the Our Vision Imttahre and make an uupact m the • convttunity. -"�� For ways on hon yotu•business can help. To create a viable city program that contact tlx City of Apache Junction's recognizes the intportutce of strong. Neighborhoods Econo[nic Derelopmrnt Department at sustainable neighborhoods that ut Hutt (480)474-5076. support residents of Apache hmction and those busvtesses u6o sen a our neiglborhoods. • • • • intoStrong ng Sustainable Community , Sustainable • - trengthening Neighborhoods, ustaining Businesses, a80-47A-2635 _ lebrating Community Initiative (SSC) www.a�ri[y.neussc `Encouraging engagement between 300 Eas[$upersn[ion Blcd. 1 Housing assessment neighbors and the local businesses will � Apache Junctioq Anzoaa 55119 � d'I 1 enhance the sense of community wAhin / ,� updated in 2018-2019 Apache Junction.' 1 City of Apache Ju�nyction City of Apache Junction 1 Bnur MeL AsWw[Cin]la.ger CITY OF APACHF.jLNCTION Property Condition Survey i ta• Elp 1 r 1 ■ !s! ,�Jt, • �_'r_ Ir— Property Survey 1 �i�_ Property Condition sm" Good Farr Poor F 1, •� I ~i . 4 -DilapidateNRepLacement ■ 11 . ter of Vacant m 1 - �NW VenOed F ■■�l J Municipal Boundary 7 7 Owner ��� - ' 1 ■ ' , Apache Junc:ron �� _•••- C,� _ A--(Is 1 IN County We 11111 IN A Al pia I� 'i^q� INk. �.,. ;.,:m I Lm I .a �•�l: 1�ME tg CIO i AN IJ October 29.2020 Housing Recommendations and Achievements Cont . • Achievement • 2017 Apache Junction received CDBG funds from HUD to acquire 2 vacant lots and 1 lot with an old mobile home. • Collaboration with Habitat for Humanity built 3 homes on the 3 lots. 626 South Lawson Credited: Heather Patel the City"s former Program and Resource Manager Housing Recommendations and Achievements Cont . • Recommendation : Partner with Arizona Community Action Association or the Community Action Human Resources Agency (CAHRA) to assist low-income residents in weatherization repairs. • Outcome : • CAHRA has a waiting list for weatherization • The City included weatherization in its rehab program 'AYUDA 90 "Ple Helping PeOlell Newsletter Fall 2020 Volume:13 Iswe:1 1 Housing Recommendations and Achievements Cont . • Recommendation : Administer a homeowner t �I r��� workshop to assist and inform residents / e on r rn awn/fu Em�rp�ytcNs No rVIC n-perishable food for a[ Busy Bee Home leas[three days-a good September is National Pre- Choice here are Mainstay Maintenance Tips improving • • conditions. (n Pespons bsliry[o prepare for bars both 2400 and 3600 f r" an emergency and to be self Calorie sae.The ability[o Don't be a drip-fix Thal leak. • reliant during times Of Oisrup- cook may no[be an op- Leaky faucets can waste thousands of IIOn depending On where gallons OI water each Year,like tion.The Federal Emergency yp„end up. money Gown the drain.kepainnq or Management Agency(FEMA) yisi[www.foodsafotv.az, replaang old or damages liztures can rn a[W W W.fema.gOV has many keen/��m_e r�enrv/ De a valuable investment that can Achievements : checklists for disaster rear- save more for ars down the road. D D nAex html(01 idles On y Ye edne55. To cneck for leaks in Your home,frzt food preparedness, take a look at your water usage Our- 01 FEMA recommends that you Frst and kit; iiq a colder month,such as]anuary � make a disaster plan.Decide Set of extra dothes per or February.If a family of lour ez- where your family well meet person; seeds 12,000 gallons per monN, Developed e • • e • homeowner e • e budget • � e seminar n m case of an emergency. : Cash and credit cards; there are serious leaks.Second, G Designate a[leas[two meet- Flashlight and extra baD Check your water meter Delore and � � [erns; after a twohOur period when no wa .� mg locations.The meeting p location may be right outside Battery operated AM/FM ter is being used.If the meter<nang- � rdd10 WIM extra bdttenes; �at all,you probe Dly nave a leak. for first e • e buyers. � braryhor place of worship.) • Personal hygiene dems Third,mentify talet leaks by plaang a L, drop of food coloring in Me toilet • City PrdCflCe escape routes from SOaD,f00ChbruSh,f00[h- tank.If any color snows up in the your home and neighbor- paste,medication,etc.; bowl after 15 minutes,you nave a N hood.Make sure each family Copies of personal dose- leak.(Be sure to Oush immediately � member rids an emergenCy merits;and after the experiment to avail staining wouldstaff to need - • _ continue h contact card and keep the • Whistle to signal for help. the tank.)Rnally,examine faucet Card In a wall)),purse,Or 9aske[s and pipe fittings for any wa this backpack. For additional mforma[gn ter on Me outsde of the pipe to cneck and Ueckhsts for budding an for surtace leaks. Second,get an emergency emergency supply kit,visit shower power! kit.This Is some[Imes called •�;•;•i;.,�.�,�_.• A full bamtub requires atwut 70 qah a 72-Hour Kit or a'Bug Out Residents are encouraged[o Ions M water,out eking program . Bag."After an emergency, visit Pinal County Local Emer- minute shower saves water Dy using you may need IO Survive On gmCy Planning Committee: Id to 25 galons.Put a little timer or • your Own(Or three days. w.DindlCOun[VdZ.00v/ clock near your shower 5o you can Electricity,water,and gas Em�pencyM�pemrnt! see how fast you are.Save even e � utilities may be unavailable I Fp /gapes/Homeasnx for a wateraefhc ends snowem ad.s oir rig Established • • nth ly/ • ua for days.Vour emergency kit information On how to De other tips on now to conserve water should Include: ready I/disaster strikes. C11eck out the EPA websrte at rly • One gallon of water per Stay on[op of[he news for lift person for at least Mree information concerning e newsletter ee homeowner days-also water punfi. Weather events,natural ills- wet•,a -___._ cation cadets are good to asters,and oMer emergenCy have in case[he duration situations.Awell-informed of your'Bug Out'ez- Dubhc that 6 prepared will seeds Me time you have make everyone a lot safer maintenance tips. allotted water; an0 much more able to cope in an emergency Housing Recommendations and Achievements Cont . • Recommendation : Expand supply of affordable housing rentals through incentives and inclusive Ap ache Junction zoning. v I A • Achievements : • Recent Developer Projects ( Low Income Housing Tax Credits "LIHTC') City participation low interest loan . • Apache Junction Town Homes (89 Units) � • AJ Villas (52 units) • Financial incentives are difficult for the City ' i Community Recommendations andAchievements • Recommendation : Plan for incentives and Apache Junction d eve I op p a rt n e rs h i s for transit oriented Comprehensive Transportation Study development (TOD . • Update : Executive Summary • "Proposal" for transit route along Brown May2012 from Sossaman to Ironwood into the city for the Arizona Department (2018/2019) . o/Transportation • MAG funds to buy buses but no operating assistance . • Low density development cannot - -00 ' , support transit. • June 2012 Apache Junction Transit Feasibility Study Update. Community Recommendations and Achievements • Recommendation : Improve streets Active Transportation is _ and increase connectivity for other Walking '�; • transit modes. Bicycling �+i���� • • Achievement: City adopted Active Equestrian Transportation Plan in 2019 that . . provides more "Complete Streets". Electric personal m• • devices • Community Recommendations and Achievements • Recommendation : Encourage governmental public _ :r participation and forming ; : ON neighborhood associations. - • Achievement: AS • Strong Sustainable 1 �� � ► Community Initiative • Make a Difference Day Make a Difference Day: October 10, 2019 Advancing Affordable Housing Initiatives in AJ 2020 General Plan Housing Goals, Objectives • Creating policies regarding manufactured Apache Junction and mobile home use and redevelopment Generai Plan 2020-2050 • Diversifying housing stock and neighborhoods Neighborhood Preservation, Revitalization & Housing • Maintain and attract a quality housing stock • Incorporate sustainable practices in all housing developments Summary • City has made great strides for using its available resources • Strong Sustainable Community Initiative • Housing rehabilitation program • Use of CDBG funds for neighborhood improvements • Reenergizing AJ Community Development Corporation • Make a Difference Day • Property clean-ups • Updating the housing quality conditions survey in 2019 Summary Cont. • 2020 General Plan goals • ASU Project Cities Mobile Home Parks, RV Parks & the Future of Affordable Housing • ASU Project Cities Understanding Homelessness • The City needs to update the Apache Trail Redevelopment Plan in 2021 Discussion and Questions ? ,, Next steps ? • What should the city focus on : • Transit Feasibility- local circulator • Researching the number of single family homes and rental units needed to meet affordable housing needs • General Plan goals and recommendations ►P�"E�c�, City of Apache Junction, Arizona 300 E Superstition Boulevard � 0 Agenda Item Cover Sheet Apache Junction,AZ 85119 Agenda Item No. '+'Piz File ID: 20-508 Sponsor: Robin Barker and Larry Kirch Agenda Date: 11/16/2020 Index: In Control: City Council Work Session Presentation and discussion with City Council on the zoning parameters including height, permitted uses, future planning needs and land use for the B-3 City Center district generally intended for commercial, recreational and/or multi-family residential land uses located within the Core Downtown Area. City of Apache Junction,Arizona Page 1 Printed on 6/16/2026 00 Nc DOWNTOWN PLANNING EFFORTS ZONING PERMITTED USES AND DENSITY J91zo � WHAT'S NEXT FOR DOWNTOWN? COUNCIL WORK SESSION NOVEMBER 16, 2020 OVERVIEW Pictorial History of "Downtown" Previous planning efforts What has been realized as a result of Planning? Zoning Parameters - Height, Permitted Uses What is the Vision for the Heart of the City? 1937 AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH � Almost no •' ' �'• ' ,.• �� • . development10 • • ; • ;j.r•• ' , r Y' • i • 7 US 60 through the , . ,. .. center of Aj Wow10 - • Apache Trail appears as a wagon road r t ♦ .'-. •; - • • • , 1 ' 06 r , : ., lit. • : ' •(1 ; , . ! 1953 AERIAL PHOTOGRAPY f7 Beginning of development - e • r� s - " Apache Trail appears be p pp , . . paved M. ' .Y• f s The Grand Hotel will be . � ter` • built in 1960 • � �:_ . �_ -�. < • �_ _ . •� ; • r r ` J ` • . T• i7 .IL •r, .ti. V f 1972 AERIA I., PHOTOGRAPH { + • ti J Expanding trailer parks p y. ./... � . ; : . � - • r P• :. surrounding Downtown r q # �.ft-,.fir• ! • ,r'- 1•• f• •�� �'. .� Y• � . t.•. µ:.. Minimal commercial X =- � _ -� . ' L -- .. a. , , au; , , r.,,•' development near Grand - #l { Hotel �• . 'T ._ �, ,.� ,• _; . .-.. • 4. . AJ Bayless (Basha'sf '� , :7 ky vo r. F. ' r . 9' C s . i ► r r7 J Yl Jr�s; 1992 AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH k W. P-4 110 .. Minimal change Post office County government i'���� }:w • ` ' • -:. ": �~ ' . •-1 ' - '� facility "` :`: City Hall complex "' expands ' Ile _ di 00 L� ob • y �'• 4, 1 ,, . 1 ' r RfLtiN A/ ( ItM�4\prr\' i� . �NRi/KM♦ R. �r -1 � � r uAr.R.twM � •.�•, r�... ii � [I i •IINs�� • ,yrrr r1 E►.. N\MRrwNti� '� or j� fr 'I"YY.• w1mrw/ 1 9 ? O ram' t y rar. L •. • L of j low ,AIMaa�••rsM� , • •' YIJtr.M/M.N •_ $ a A J .rns I �.... vw r�.+ .• •� �j eft-!l}q ��.� � q+ra.+Wii� M'rrri�•.w -rr�r -f jig lot rb da o. Owl Lip boom t . I �� 1 Lam•�, far/ •�M ,, ` •i • • • .a .r ti. • r t u v _ 46.E #f� 1 00 ell - ♦�wLN ►rlo `� % •t►►1t�a � p�.7�'I1111N :!' �.S`r1' � mm arm wY-■.■N■W ll • ���y.'��'.�Ra�p`L�9 err a ;' r .E d 1S..: all U asF-fie q .t 82.: ..�ttt�\Mrtt11MIm" _ wo 03 -�rw4vrMrr � // i t. Imo• /�I -� Iw ' t '~ le 'uls!j.,� ��l J � - �n ■i�a a l•f ? mm -, '1d�l lid. 1 � �� �+f ' .�• 11•� I�i pa riiZif�i lr M 11119 3 , •e SEQUENCE OF PLANS ■ Visualize Downtown Apache Junction - 2020 (Late '90s) "Downtown Alive-How to make it happen" - 2002? Superstition Square (2006/2007 Circa) Crossroad Revitalization Redevelopment Improvement Plan (1996, 1998) revised/reaffirmed 200 � - now known as the Old West Highway Redevelopment Area (20 0) F Downtown Revitalization Implementation Strategy (DRIB 2010) Development Services- Downtown Conceptual Plan 2011 (2011) ASU - Urban and Environmental Planning Downtown Plan (2012) ■ ASU - Urban and Environmental Planning Capstone Project (2016) Development Services/Public Works Downtown Development Map (2016) R 2020 General Plan - Downtown Element (2020) UThe Trailheod Morketooce - , , ; no With fry's and Tffdgreens as major tenants of the 11rai4eod Morkelpim the citizens of Apache '� «' Jsmmoe have aotess to o rouge of products and the(ity has m expanded source of revenue to apply ~ VISUALIZE towards needed community services and lodlities.in contrast to the'shw'(mmertiol development that d preserd al portions along aher of The Apache Trer� the Maikelpla is a mosim pknrmd 0 `:\ 0 `s commerciel center with room 6 expansion and infill.The kip scale A onto-orretred nature of Ihr Marketpiece makes A anradi»to a teglond trudo area,m xoh us h naorhy ro+yhborhoods like Rack � �__�__ _ �' � j�, Shadows Travel Troller Park. DOWNTOWN 2020 } f '" �►/ �' OCenter for Health, Wellness and Living A combination of factors—Ike presence of Cemrol Arizona Cohge,a large senior papulatiars,a — • supportive City government,quality of life,neuby ornesilles,an organized business community,and 'fit others have mode Apache fuextion a preferred locationfor n well regarded assisted wing and /> medical facility. Thor Cooler for Health,*Wlrress and living includes o store of•the art, said scale hospitol than speookzos in the prarision of m4ka,servires to senior anderlakes noediaol j .%•# r ..,,ram From the late 19 9 0 s?? research,and provides extensive education and sort res per*oini on ng to health promos and r # -iAM illness prrienhon.An adivxl to the main incilih i uo essis+erl lively ne;trborhood thus (clots to seniors who desire to moiniaia tttr independence chile huvina aces to the msionce they gray xv d_ ' Things that happened . . . a � 0 «, IA MOD �> O ,, 11+ 1' ~ Focal Point -. 0 __ - }"- F !11 FL Restaurant Row, in part - �s, �. } IL ! 0 . '6 Trailhead Marketplace � � Po 4 ,tp �1 i A rP a) K � Main Streetno � �-- _ i � 40 Peralta Commerce Center - '� .o + •� rat `°' .�OD 7 � CROSSROAD REVITALIZATI ON/RED EVELO PM ENT IMPROVEMENT PLAN 1I1RE2 REDEV&OPMW AREA 1996, 1998, revised/reaffirmed 2008SCALE - - eao -- _ 2t4o FEET CIT■City Initiated -" -_- %/� -�� HAY s SUpW%IJb0n&d. ■Projects completed: ; v/Streetscaping and improve connectivity ✓Remove blight Assimilation of 100 acres b Downtown LLC o Y � F -- Ll ✓Created TIF District Plan ■Objectives: = -- a r k � c a; Vi T 1�y. /' 1 Pedestrian oriented, mixed-use EXISTING I_AND USE -%H U IEI CITY OF APACNE JUNC_14N.AAIZONA ■High-density, market-rate housingXMW ON LEGEND � GE P.L SIN♦1MaLe .Mn' �r.RaiortN sr.c-e MYLTNLS Fivlr I T-..; CY.CANTILw�[V['_OrE� t MOOILE 1tCME:M0t1Lt MOM[Eusm'310M PV9UGOUA3�ft2L:C 100E4.9 I C.LTRAVEL TRARJW 3040OLE,GOVLaI "T FACIUTIEE.IR�LtTI[7 Y. �'�� RECREATIONAL VECLE PARR t WATER TANK.WAT[R NI ►U ��UwtRCla YrM1O fACA.1TV C ♦ FRATIONµ OAGANIIATIGN y � •� roET OFFICE SUPERSTITION SQUARE 2006/07 CIRCA BEACON TOWER "-------------------------------------------- FUTURE EXPANSION OF COUNTY MAINSTREETFNTlA AUSE ............................................................................................ 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N01 INCIl1UM)IN►R(FIFCI t] �~ G, ,///�♦� <I-��• ���i DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY (DRIS) - 2010 By G&G Consulting `- . . -� � . -• � r-, _• ;_ - ,, - -'•. - -. „• :- -----, • Objective. . -• ' _ To present a framework for til. : ,� --': x , • :. ` r creating a downtown that is vibrant and t• , = - ' ' _�' A.A, reflects the heritage ; of the community as it evolves into a 21 st century city. Downtown Core ,- DRIS — 2010 Town Center - - � — Pedestrian - - 81 of 161 tasks have been completed or - Town Center � • - - - p _ 7, . are in the works. — Specialty Retail — Office/Residential - Some have not been -: - --- M — N. Apache Trail '. _• - _ - - done by choice, tt Main Street „e,, others due to lack of • Governmental Center � � `s LEGEND funding/timing - t Apache Trail City Complex ��yy %�, a , Major Street ` r °Ji MI Street" `-`� h e a) •---Maln Street(Proposed) Revisit/prioritize _ Pinal Count 4 °w� _ Residential Street yResidential Street(Proposed) . remainingtasks `.. ; - :• + - - Y- - Federal • Educational Center Central Arizona CollegeLIU f WA .r DEVELOPMENT SERVICESTo - t ■ Downtown Conceptual Plan 2011 (internal document) " 2 ; ■ Key Points: ■ Public Parks/Green space ■ Street alternatives/upgrades � ' ■ Concentrate new development ., .it.r„,►rRi. •• � Su �'S 1 a Syr ^' �� near Focal Point •Y,' •.'71'iwrVl Y ._. 4 r . t � f E Vacant Property I uture Buildings future Public Parking _ future Street Options SCALE e Other Vacant Property ❑Public Paris/Breen Space Constructed/Committed Streets a••future Pedestrian Access I n 300 it ASU DOWNTOWN PLAN - 2012 O - Class ]ro 'ect never p � presented to the public Proposes high density and form-based code zoning Proposed an "Oasis Medical Complex' -NEos,S where Flatiron Park is ls� located J Promote connectivity with horse trails , ��.,,, ,4. 0 -� �� o F,. N ASU DOWNTOWN PLAN-2 012 E - ` z ■ Incentives ` _ _ � _ _ •_ _ _ ■ Reduce development fees Business assistance options •' � ` = ' - -- - ` ' � j ' ' p , I i ■ Business Enterprise Zone = Downtown 2020 GENERAL PLAN 88 Reinforces previous plans as a Mixed- Use (higher density residential, commercial office) destination Main Goal calls for a Downtown Master Plan No downtown master plan since late Junction St 1990s VISUALIZE DOWNTOWN Old West Marketplace 2020 �r.ro—r....•rr ry.rrr•r�.�d r - Y.4i.irlr t� r + k • Otrwr.Ww.rrati "1. x� r �. �, • . P .r.rlYe.—r.—.�rrrr+w.iww.wr• v FTC I k rl wN.4�•..rrdr..M—r...NNr.r.yr \ rfrF�114i; CentralArizona IMirw14.�•�.�..�d rl w.0 .i. �. >> ' T(ft4�.7p,'. College ..rrrr r..a•.ry u. O ',1°l' ', r lew.rr .y.1..d+bY I �,: `� � 'f :r •,S4'��nSIJ,LI�di �'� �:.:��,' ,r;y. r .tl, `� ., .p c Q p •n n r�tr / •i dui t' i �� iii ZONING PARAMETERS -BUILDING HEIGHT Original CB-2 zone: Max 35 feet (higher thru a PD rezoning process) ; Inherited from Pinal County Former C-2 zone: Max 20 feet (higher thru a CUP process); Former C-3 zone: Max 30 feet (higher thru a CUP process); C-2 and C-3 districts split up the uses allowed in the old "wide open" CB-2 zone into the less intense uses. Building height was reduced from 35' to 20' (C-2) and 30' (C-3) for unknown reasons. ZONING PARAMETERS IN B-3 Former CCD zone: Max 75 feet (higher w/ Council approval, after a P&Z recommendation) ; • The CCD zone greatly increased building height to 75; based on the uses envisioned in the Nielson-Fackler downtown conceptual plan. They envisioned something similar to downtown Tempe and wanted maximum flexibility on building heights. Allowed for a tourist attraction view elevator, constructed in the form of an old mining rig. Current B-3 zone: Max 60 feet (higher thru a PD rezoning process) . B-3 zone kept many of the ideas of CCD zone, but tempered building height to 60; still envisioning a flexible and dynamic downtown with taller buildings as is fairly normal for developing, modernizing cities. PROPOSED B-3 USES TO ELIMINATE • Automotive Uses - (service, sales and repair) • Ex: Semi-truck service, vehicle and RV sales lots, rental and leasing lots, general automotive repair, transportation terminals • RV Parks and Campgrounds (currently CUP) • Contractors Office/Building Materials Supply Sales - indoor/outdoor (currently CUP) • Ex: decomposed granite/rock, wholesale the sales, wholesale lumber yard, granite slabs sales • Machinery and Equipment Rental (currently CUP) • Ex: Sunstate Equipment, Sunbelt Rentals, Empire Rentals PROPOSED B-3 USES TO ELIMINATE • Mini-Warehouse/Storage Facilities (currently CUP) • Stand-alone retail kiosks • Repair businesses (ex: appliances, household goods, electronic, furniture) • Laundromats • Agriculture/Crop Production • Retail Warehouse Clubs • Assisted Living PROPOSED B- 3 USES • Density Housing (townhouses, apartments, small lot single-family at edge) • Restaurants and Bars/Breweries and Micro-distilleries • Civic and Government Uses • Parks and Open space • Professional Offices • Mixed-use Development (office, commercial retail, residential uses) • Educational Institutions (colleges and universities) • Specialty Retail • Entertainment Uses (movie theatres, museums, arcades, etc.) • Hotels and Resorts WHAT HAS BEEN REALIZED AS A RESULT OF PLANNING? ■ Streetscaping: Phelps Drive, North Apache Trail, Plaza Drive ■ Median enhancements: Apache Trail, Old West Highway ■ Public Art/Downtown marquee ■ Commercial Rehabilitation Program ■ Flatiron Park ■ Horizon Health & Wellness Jim isIS MI. f, � or =A on eK fIA s :� s ; x � i�rw � •_. i IMSaw It Ab r Q8 Ili - I ,[LL-!�9..%.li7i'_�i\-�Xii�•Ij� Ilf7�-, 1 5 Jft ,-t is 1,- I` d e:�"i' "y ;r N. J J<�iC I' _ ' wit^Y r�{t�. •+t "`r �f' •( ' .. fs t Ilk Ri -- r •RS2o fit;�S. •� ri � ,/ /j�/ HORIZON HEALTH & 41� = �. + EE ��« �.• "' i• " WELLNESS T­ Built in 2011 - - RSGR i � I Saemisch & DiBella O _ _ __- -- - - _ RVP ` I -_ �Cenic�Ri r 0 r '. Architects -R+2M• 0 I, li���lil 00 1, MA B3/� r?�RIA2& t Three-story, 35, 000 �I 0 square foot behavioral ; . healthcare facilityIRS GR eJ B 3 r Junction St HORIZON HEALTH & WELLNESS r 1 OWN Too • .1 1 _. ?.ram .Y �f• Y,; .. .a �� - �� � i•un II IW A1V Ilness HORIZON HEALTH &WELLNESS ANWIL EARTH HEART PARK AND COMMUNITY GARDEN a _r r Park Rules and Regulation *Lt �e - .r Alt 1f ,_ _ - .�.. •.,,......, ,.c .u.. .r,.. •..�� Rnle V.uu n ILsk .. - ' - a - ., ,;.>--• _ -� Y Beware of Snks,Desert Wildlife&insects Atall Inner r. s, A '��/ �� f/F. n r� �il /�,�.�/�/ � �,. �rl �NONE . 1�1'l:,J '...1. WA - � low- SM WA ---- r / me it DSO_ i Do 1 .• 16, , e 0 RT Q NSTRAi1ON GARDFA FLATIRON PARK , - -- p A WEST STAGE PAVILION, STAGE I r ' GREAT Great Lawn LAWN 1✓�CM1 IiP.t IJ� OBSERVATION Three Pavilions DECK A"Es �- RAMP + GATEWAY Interactive Water & PlayPA1 SPA Q- 4 Features observation D.TFY CTIVE P W r 7 ATER Deck PLAY - FEATUp[5 S A 'A stir' TRE0O 1 i- f L • Desert Demonstration - :j• �' � - �• f i Garden _OPENIRTY - SOUH PAVILION GATEWAY �F I . 1 -SAGWOLEGEHGS _ <r - -� L�l` Lo IIepefncf f_ _ 1►V __ _ - - — �� - - _r .7 -.Ir. - ,erg �'�. `, ..` ?,��'�� y �>3`��M� r�`��"t."'" � � � Fps t '� "'��� .x . �:E '4 �A i hr�'+ice`'' +-v .k , 4i. _ +r, L it HOW DOES Aj ENVISION THE HEART OF THE CITY? STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES • Still relatively a No clear vision for blank canvas downtown • Scenic views Funding tools gone • Flatiron Park DRIS efforts running out of steam • Streetscaping implemented Lack of sufficient downtown density • County/BLM open space INK • Blighting influences • Poor Connectivity 9 Lack of infrastructure /i. �I! ���1 i 1 � � � 1 i�1it•i1tAl�i��f _i r';�;a -� 1 71e•li�ll �a OR am, IY'�II nr I r •' . .i..NdN.aYNMrI �. .� �/�. h '*f IYLAI I.IY 11'l l \ %j,1 //•. 7i%��;� ii%, "3 /,i '✓/'� `yr�J�?�� P OWNERSHIP ef mWZ F 11, r Major • nd owners wax F. .. Yws: . cAJ Town Centre 11 — won Mi If�iA1� A Ilia!,t. swim BLM lease to i • Pinal County Ness & TJ Barclay Group --yam-- - � a rc al. 4 • .ram' ■.� • • t 1 - �(j,.'�� 1'r.. ,y�V�J ���,,,� � �.ram'' l \,. '✓. 1 F. OWL [A c - �•m_I' :! AVM r �n 15 -ACRES UNDEVELOPED Z .. ravi BLM LAND i OR i j. ri `may, �7 Potential , , green space ; • Larger events and activities that may be regional in nature • . Pik■ M�M RIM10 1 =iz sportingTrails, equestrian events, amevents, etc. � e Could stimulate residential development on adjacent parcels BIPD All HOW DO WE (VISUALIZE) THE FUTURE OF DOWNTOWN? How does AJ create a connection between the dEAK"l of Apache Junction and "new" Apache Junction? How does AJ create a town center that encourages existing and new residents to experience downtown as a destination? How does AJ convey to developers what the city doesn't want? How does AJ covey to developers what "we" do want as a community? 1 I a its auto Y 1. tl H F H Y ra 22 sss� 1/41 l �_! ■ At KGO • ! ..lam lM� ■ s; - SON - M. It .l�. ! a CMSa _ �ri _ ♦,r � , irngas o� i■ tit 1uiY:A V. • . • / • �■use i �, r � � Ati ♦Y1)r .,w +sae �.l f i�� �' :fit ■1� • I r l . = -- HOW DO WE (VISUALIZES THE ffl FUTURE OF DOWNTOWN ? ANSWER: Develop a Downtown Aj Master Plan 2020 GENERAL PLAN AND STAFF RECOMMENDATION Develop a Downtown Aj Master Plan Work with community and owners of downtown properties to ensure unified vision Revise B-3 zoning to eliminate unwanted uses Create Development Design Standards rather than "Guidelines" Build out 15 acres of BLM land leased to County for recreation/stormwater §1-5-3 NON-RESIDENTIAL USE REGULATIONS. Table 5-3 illustrates the use regulations for all non-residential zoning districts. TABLE 5-3:NON-RESIDENTIAL USE REGULATIONS B-1 B-2 B-3 B-44 B-54 PL USE CATEGORY SPECIFIC USE TYPE1 Gen. Old city Bus Ws Ind. Pub Inst. West Cen. Park New Vehicle YES YES YES YES YES NO Sales/Service/Repair Used Vehicle YES YES YES YES YES NO Sales/Service/Repair RV Sales/Service/Repair CUP CUP CUP YES NO NO Manufactured/Mobile CUP CUP CUP CUP YES NO Home Sales Retail Trade Boat,ATV&Motorcycle YES YES YES YES YES NO (NAILS Code 44- Sales/Service 45) Semi-Truck Service/Repair CUP YES CUP YES YES NO Semi-Truck Stop NO NO NO CUP CUP NO Automotive Parts and YES YES YES YES YES NO Accessory Sales Furniture and Home YES YES YES YES NO NO Furnishing Sales Electronics and Appliance YES YES YES YES YES NO Sales/Repair Building Materials and YES YES YES YES YES NO Supplies Sales(Indoors) Building Materials and Supplies Sales(Indoors CUP CUP CUP CUP YES NO and/or Outdoors) Lawn and Garden YES YES YES YES YES NO Equipment/Supply Sales Feed and Fertilizer Sales CUP CUP CUP CUP YES NO Nursery/Greenhouses with CUP CUP CUP YES YES NO On-Site Sales Grocery,Convenience, YES YES YES YES NO NO Department Stores Retail Trade Shopping Centers YES YES YES YES NO NO (NAICS Code 44- 45) Specialty Retail Stores YES YES YES YES NO NO Beer,Wine and Liquor YES YES YES YES NO NO Sales Health,Pharmacy and YES YES YES YES NO NO Personal Care Sales Gasoline Stations YES YES YES YES YES NO Gasoline Stations with YES YES YES YES YES NO Convenience Store Clothing and Accessories YES YES Y ES YES NO NO Jewelry,Luggage and Y I:S YES YES YES NO NO Leather Sales Sporting Goods,Hobby, YI S YES YES YES NO NO Books and Music Sales Department Stores and YES YES YES YES NO NO Warehouse Clubs Florist and Novelty Gift YES YES YES YES NO NO Sales Office Supply Sales YES YES YES YES NO NO Used Merchandise Sales YES YES NO YES NO NO Pet and Pet Supply Sales YES YES YES YES NO NO Art and Craft Sales YES YES YES YES NO YES Retail Trade Tobacco Sales YES YES YES YES NO NO (NAICS Code 44- 45) Electronic Shopping and YES YES YES YES NO NO Mail-Order Sales Vending Machine Sales YES YES YES YES YES YES Bottled Gas Dealers CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP NO Coal,Firewood and Biofuel CUP CUP CUP CUP YES NO Sales Bakery Sales(baking for YES YVS YES YES NO NO store sales only) Medical Marijuana CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP NO Facilities Swap Meets and Farmers CUP CUP CUP CUP NO C U P Markets Pawn Shops YES YES NO YES NO NO Retail Trade (NAICS Code 44- Retail Carts and Kiosks AUP AUP AUP AUP NO AUP 45) Printing Shop YES YES YES YES YES NO Finance and Insurance YES YES YES YES YES NO Office/Sales/Brokers Banks and Credit Unions YES YES YES YES YES NO Finance and Insurance(NAICS Financing Sales YES YES YES YES YES YES Code 52) Securities/Commodities YES YES YES YES YES YES Office/Sales/Exchanges Check Casing Store YES YES NO YES NO NO Real Estate Office,Agents YES YES YES YES YES NO and Brokers Vehicle Rental and Leasing YES YES Y l:S Y FS YES NO Real Estate, Rental and Leasing(NAICS Machinery and Equip. YES YES YES YES YES NO Code 53 Rental(Indoor) Machinery and Equipment Rental(Indoor/Outdoor) CUP CUP CUP YES YES NO Legal and Accounting YES YES YES YES YES NO Engineering/Surveying YES YES YES YES YES NO Architectural YES YES YES YES YES NO Planning and Design YES YES YES YES YES NO Professional, Scientific and Consulting YES YES YES YES YES NO Tech.(NAICS Code 54) Scientific Research YES YES YES YES YES NO Advertising and Public YES YES YES YES YES NO Relations Photography YES YES YES YES YES NO Veterinary YES YES YES YES YES NO All Types of Schools YES YES YES YES YES YES Education Services (NAICS Code 61) Educational Support YES YES YES YES YES YES Services Physicians,Dental and YES YES YES YES YES YES Health Practitioners Outpatient Care Centers YES YES YES YES YES YES Medical and Diagnostic YES:S YES YES YES YES YES Labs Home Health Care Services YES YES YES YES YES YES Ambulatory Health Care YES YES YES YES YES YES Services Blood and Organ Banks YES YES NO YES YES YES General Medical and YES YES YES YES YES YES Health Care and Surgical Hospitals Social Assistance (NAICS Code 62) Psychiatric&Substance YES YES YES YES YES YES Abuse Facilities Nursing and Residential YES YES CUP YES YES YES Care Facilities Individual and Family Care YES YES YES YES YES YES Services Homeless Shelter YES YES NO NO NO NO Community Food and YES YES NO YES YES YES Relief Services Vocational Rehab Services YES YES YES YES YES YES Child Day Care Services YES YES YES YES YES YES Performing Arts Facilities YES YES YES YES NO YES Spectator Sports Facilities CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP Museums and Historical YES YES YES YES NO YES Sites Zoos,Nature Parks and CUP CUP CUP CUP NO CUP Botanical Gardens Amusement Parks CUP CUP CUP CUP NO CUP Arts, Indoor Arcades YES YES YES YES NO NO Entertainment and Recreation Gambling Facilities CUP CUP CUP CUP NO CUP (NAICS Code 71) Private Recreational CUP CUP CUP CUP NO CUP Facilities(Outdoor) Private Recreational YES YES YES YES NO CUP Facilities(Indoor) Public Recreational AUP AUP AUP AUP AUP AUP Facilities Public Outdoor Music AUP 1 U P AUP AUP AUP AUP Festivals/Events Private Outdoor Music CUP CUP CUP CUP NO CUP Festivals/Events Hotels,Motels,and Bed& YES YES YES YES NO NO Breakfast Inns RV Parks and CUP CUP CUP CUP NO NO Campgrounds Rooming and Boarding YES YES YES YES NO NO Houses Full Service Restaurants YES YES YES YES NO CUP Limited Service YES YES YES YES NO CUP Accommodation Restaurants and Food Services (NAICS Code 72) Delicatessen YES YES YES YES NO CUP Caterers YES YES YES YES YES NO Confectionary and Ice YES YES YES YES NO NO Cream Sales Drinking Places(serving YES YES YES YES NO NO alcohol) Restaurants/Bars/Clubs (With Amplified Outdoor CUP CUP CUP CUP NO NO Music) General Automotive Repair YES YES YES YES YES NO Body Shops CUP CUP NO YES YES NO Car Washes YES YES CUP YES YES NO Electronic Equipment YES YES YES YES YES NO Maintenance&Repair Business Equipment YES YES YES YES YES NO Maintenance and Repair Other Services (NAICP Code 81) Furniture Repair and Maintenance YES YES YES YES YES NO Footwear and Leather YES YES YES YES YES NO Goods Repair Personal and Household YES YES YES YES YES NO Goods Repair Laundry and Dry Cleaning YES YES YES YES YES NO Services Hair,Nails and Skin Care YES YES YES YES NO NO Services Tattoo Services YES YES YES YES NO NO Death Care Services YES YES YES YES NO NO Cemeteries and CUP CUP NO YES YES CUP Crematories Linen and Uniform Supply YES YES YES YES YES NO Pet Care YES YES YES YES YES NO Animal Hospitals and YES YES CUP YES YES NO Kennels Other Services Taxidermist CUP YES CUP YES YES NO (NAICP Code 81) Photo Services YES YES YES YES YES NO Commercial Parking Lots CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP and Garages Religious and Fraternal YES YES YES YES YES YES Organizations Social Advocacy YES YES YES YES YES YES Organizations Human Rights YES YES YES YES YES YES Organizations Conservation Organizations YES YES YES YES YES YES Business and Prof YES YES YES YES YES YES Organizations Labor Organizations YES YES YES YES YES YES Other Services Political Organizations YES YES YES YES YES YES (NAICP Code 81) Commercial Equestrian Boarding,Rentals,Arenas CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP and Academies Government Offices and YES YES YES YES YES YES Courts Public Admin. Detention/Correctional (NAICS Code 92) Facilities NO NO NO CUP CUP CUP Correctional Institutions NO NO NO CUP CUP CUP Oil and Gas Extraction CUP CUP NO CUP CUP CUP Mining, Quarrying Gas and Oil(NAILS Mining NO NO NO CUP CUP CUP Code 21) Quarrying NO NO NO CUP CUP CUP Electric Power Generation CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP 3 Utilities(NAILS Water and Sewerage CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP Code 22) Systems/Facilities Other Utilities See Vol.1I,§ 1-6-21 Alternative Energy See Vol.1I,§ 1-6-16 Generation Facilities Food Manufacturing NO NO NO YES YES NO Animal Slaughtering NO NO NO CUP CUP NO Beverage Manufacturing NO NO NO YES YES NO Tobacco Manufacturing NO NO NO YES YES NO Textile Mills NO NO NO CUP CUP NO Apparel Manufacturing NO NO NO YES YES NO Leather/Allied Product NO NO NO CUP CUP NO Manufacturing Wood Product NO NO NO CUP CUP NO Manufacturing Manufacturing (NAILS Code 31- paper Manufacturing NO NO NO CUP CUP NO 33) Printing and Publishing NO NO NO YES YES NO (Non-Retail) Petroleum and Coal NO NO NO CUP CUP NO Products Manufacturing Chemical Manufacturing NO NO NO CUP CUP NO Plastics and Rubber NO NO NO CUP CUP NO Manufacturing Non-Metallic Mineral NO NO NO YES YES NO Product Manufacturing Primary Metal NO NO NO CUP CUP NO Manufacturing Fabricated Metal Product NO NO NO YES YES NO Manufacturing Foundries NO NO NO CUP CUP NO Machinery Manufacturing NO NO NO YES YES NO Computer&Electronic NO NO NO YES YES NO Manufacturing Elec.Equip./Appliance NO NO NO YES YES NO Manufacturing anufacturing (NAICS Code 31- Transportation Equip. 33) Manufacturing NO NO NO YES YES NO Furniture and Related NO NO NO YES YES NO Product Manufacturing Miscellaneous NO NO NO YES YES NO Manufacturing Ancillay Manufacturing 2 YES YES YES NA NA YES2 2 Durable Goods NO NO NO YES YES NO Wholesale Trade (NAILS Code 42) Non-Durable Goods NO NO NO YES YES NO Contractors office,shop YES YES YES YES YES NO and/or storage(indoors) Contractors office,shop and/or storage(indoors CUP CUP CUP CUP YES NO Construction and/or outdoors) (NAILS Code 23) Craftsman and Artisan YES YES YES YES YES NO (Indoors) Craftsman and Artisan CUP CUP CUP CUP YES CUP (Indoors or outdoors) Truck Transportation NO NO NO CUP CUP NO Terminal Bus Transportation CUP CUP CUP YES YES YES Terminal Air Transportation NO NO NO YES YES YES Terminal Taxi and Limousine YES YES YES YES YES YES Service Transportation Towing Truck Parking and NO NO NO CUP YES NO and Warehousing Storage (NAILS Code 48- Scenic and Sightseeing 49) Terminal/Parking CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP Postal,Courier and CUP CUP CUP CUP YES CUP Delivery Service General Warehouse and NO NO NO YES YES NO Storage(Indoor) Mini-Warehouse CUP CUP CUP YES YES NO Distribution Facilities NO NO NO CUP CUP NO Outside Storage Yards CUP CUP NO CUP YES NO Newspaper,Periodical and YES YES YES YES YES YES Book Publishing Motion Pictures and Sound CUP CUP CUP YES YES YES Recording Indus. Information (NAICS Code 51) Broadcasting and YES YES YES YES YES NO Recording Telecommunications YES YES YES YES YES NO Data Processing YES YES YES YES YES NO Office Administration YES YES YES YES YES NO Services Employment Services YES YES YES YES YES NO Business Support Services I YES YES YES YES YES NO Waste Travel Services YES YES YES YES YES NO Management and Remediation Investigation and Security (NAICS Code 56) Services YES YES YES YES YES NO Cleaning,Landscaping and YES YES YES YES YES NO Exterminating Serv. Waste Management and NO NO NO CUP CUP NO Remediation Serv. Crop Production YES YES YES YES YES NO Greenhouse and Nursery CUP CUP NO YES YES NO Agriculture Beef,Dairy,Sheep,Goat NO NO NO NO CUP NO (NAICS Code 11) and Hog Production Poultry and Egg Production NO NO NO CUP CUP NO Aquaculture NO NO NO CUP CUP NO Single-Family Detached NO NO NO NO NO NO Residential Multi-Family Residential CUP CUP CUP NO NO CUP Residential Uses Assisted Living Facility YES YES YES YES NO CUP Group Care Home CUP CUP CUP NO NO YES Live/Work Unit CUP CUP CUP NO NO CUP Solar Panels 3 YES YES YES YES YES YES Alternate Energy CUP C i?P CUP CUP CUP CUP Production Facilities 3 Waste Tire Collection NO NO NO CUP CUP CUP and/or Storage Adult Oriented Uses NO NO NO CUP CUP NO Outdoor Activities CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP Helipads CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP Temp.Uses/Structures See Vol.II,§ 1-6-23 Misc.Uses, Signs See Vol.Il,Article 1-11 Structures& Installations Lighting See Vol.II,Article 1-10 Landscaping See Vol.Il,Article 1-8 Parking See Vol.II,Article 1-7 Solar Panels See Vol.Il,§ 1-6-16 Fences/Walls See Vol.II,§ 1-6-3 Mobile Food Services See Vol.II,§ 1-6-23 Cargo Containers See Vol.11,§ 1-6-8 Outdoor Storage and See Vol.Il,§ 1-6-9 Outdoor Activities YES=Permitted use by right. A Yes indicates that the listed use is permitted by-right within the respective zoning district. CUP=Conditional use permit. A CUP indicates that the listed use is permitted within the respective zoning district only after review and approval of a conditional use permit,in accordance with the review and approval procedures of Vol.11§ 1-16-12(D). AUP=Administrative use permit. An AUP indicates that the use and/or structure is permitted within the respective zoning district following review and approval of an administrative permit by the Development Services Director or designee in accordance with Vol.11 § 1-16-12(C). NO=Prohibited uses. A No indicates that the listed use type is expressly not allowed within the respective zoning district. Footnotes from Table 5-3: 1. Definitions and/or descriptions of these uses are provided in the North American Industry Classification System("NAICS"). The city will use the NAICS classification system to assist with defining and interpreting non-residential uses.Where NAICS definitions are not provided or unclear,the Zoning Administrator shall be responsible for interpretation. 2. An ancillary manufacturing use is a subsidiary or secondary use or operation connected to the main use of a building.Ancillary manufacturing uses identified in manufacturing sectors 31-33 of the 2012 North American Industry Classification System("NAICS") shall be allowed in the B-1,B-2 or B-3 zoning districts if incidental and subordinate to the primary retail,office,public or quasi/public use,provided that not more than 50%,up to a maximum of 1,500 square feet,of the floor area of the business is engaged in these ancillary manufacturing activities.No outside manufacturing,processing,repair or equipment/inventory storage shall be allowed for ancillary uses(see Vol.II, § 1-6-26). Ancillary manufacturing uses proposed to be greater than 1,500 square feet and/or 50%of the total floor area may be approved as a conditional use by the Planning and Zoning Commission(see Vol.II,§ 1-6-26). 3. See Vol.11, § 1-6-16(B)for alternate energy production regulations. 4. Land uses listed in the B-4 and B-5 district that propose outdoor assembly,repair,manufacturing,processing and/or storage shall require conditional use permit approval even if identified in Vol.II,Table 5-3 above as a permitted use by right. 5. See Vol.II, § 1-6-15 for adult oriented business regulations. (Ord. 1402,passed 5-6-2014) ►P�"E�c�, City of Apache Junction, Arizona 300 E Superstition Boulevard = Agenda Item Cover Sheet Apache Junction,AZ 85119 Piz File ID: 20-610 Sponsor: Bryant Powell Agenda Date: 11/17/2020 Index: In Control: City Council Work Session Presentation and discussion by City Manger Bryant Powell and discussion on potential financial and programmatic support for regional homelessness. City of Apache Junction,Arizona Page 1 Printed on 6/16/2026 ►P�"E�c�, City of Apache Junction, Arizona 300 E Superstition Boulevard o Agenda Item Cover Sheet Apache Junction,AZ U =i 85119 Piz File ID: 20-608 Sponsor: Larry Kirch Agenda Date: 11/16/2020 Index: In Control: City Council Work Session Discussion on resignation of Planning and Zoning Commissioner Shirley Ooley and the process to fill the vacant position. City of Apache Junction,Arizona Page 1 Printed on 6/16/2026 Pp ACHE ti qR 0NP Home of the Superstition Mountains DATE: NOVEMBER 9, 2020 MEMORANDUM TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS THROUGH: BRYANT POWELL, CITY MANAGER FROM: JENNIFER PENA, CITY CLERK SUBJECT APPOINTMENT TO VACANCY ON PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION (Work Session 11-16-2020) On October 31 , 2020, Shirley Ooley submitted her resignation from the Planning and Zoning (P&Z) Commission effective the same day. Ms. Ooley's term was due to expire October 31 , 2021 . Staff is seeking direction on how and when the Council would like to fill the position. Staff could use the most recent list of applicants who were interviewed during the month of October and Council could either: 1 . Appoint an applicant from the October interviews. 2. Have staff contact the list of candidates from the October interviews to determine candidates' interest in still serving, schedule interviews and appointment of applicant on an upcoming December meeting. 3. Re-open the application process and later schedule interviews and appointment at a future date. 4. Delay the appointment process until after the new council is sworn in. sh%rleyi. 001ey 3710 S.Goldfield Road, Lot 12 Apache Junction,AZ 85119 ssiooleyOnetscape.net 480-868-6584 16 October 2020 City Council City of Apache Junction 300 E. Superstition Blvd. Apache Junction,AZ 85119 SUBJECT: Planning and Zoning Commission Appointment Dear Council Members: Effective immediately I resign my appointment to the Apache Junction Planning and Zoning Commission. Sincerely, Shirley J. Ooley Cc: Larry Kirch, Director Development Services