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HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD1272ORDINANCE NO. 1272 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, AMENDING THE APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, ZONING ORDINANCE,BY AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP, CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION IN REZONING CASE PZ-5-06, A REQUEST BY CINCO VIEJOS, LLC, REPRESENTED BY TIM HUGHES AND JAN MITTELSTAEDT, FROM CR-5 (MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENCE ZONE) TO CR-5/PD (MULTI- FAMILY RESIDENCE ZONE/TOWNHOMES BY PLANNED DEVELOPMENT); REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. WHEREAS, on May 23, 2006 the Apache Junction Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously (5-0) to recommend approval of rezoning request PZ-5-06; and WHEREAS, the Council hereby determines that the proposed rezoning conforms to all of the general criteria as specified in Section 19.0109 of the Zoning Ordinance, including compliance with the General Plan, integration with the surrounding neighborhood, -adequate traffic accom- modation, adequate public facilities, extension of infra- structure, and that the design and uses should result in enhancements to the social, built, and natural environments in the City. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I IN "GENERAL The zoning district classification on the Zoning District Map, City of Apache -Junction, Arizona, for the parcel of land legally described as: The Southwest quarter of the Southwest quarter of the Northwest quarter of the Northeast quarter of Section 21, Township 1 North, Range 8 East of the Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian, Pinal County, Arizona, be and hereby is amended from CR-5 (Multi -family Residence Zone) to CR-S/PD (Multi -family Residence Zone/Townhomes by ORDINANCE NO. 1272 PAGE 1 OF 4 Planned Development) subject to the following conditions of approval: 1) At the time of the subdivision plat process, the property owner shall dedicate to the City whatever rights -of -way are necessary, including the west 40 feet for N. Royal Palm Road, the south 33 feet for E. Scenic Street, and any necessary cut-off corners or additional right-of-way as determined by the City Engineer. 2) The developer of the property shall prepare a xeriscape landscape plan for all required perimeter and parking lot landscape areas, according to the City's Article 6-1 Landscape and Screening Requirements.A master landscape plan drawn by a landscape architect shall be submitted as part of the improvement plans for the subdivision, to include the interior private area landscape plan (with turf areas) and the perimeter landscape plan.Said landscape plan shall follow the provisions of Article 6-1 Landscape and Screening Requirements. 3) The future townhomes shall be no smaller than 1200 square feet livable area in size, shall comply with the City's Design Guideline concepts and shall incorporate architectural features on all exterior elevations which preclude the appearance of flat and/or blank facades. 4) The developer shall provide a swimming pool and other centrally located private community amenities, such as a tot -lot and ramada with picnic benches and bar-be- ques in a common area conducive to an enjoyable family environment. 5) All common areas, landscaped streets, retention and drainage areas, etc., shall be perpetually maintained by a homeowners association. 6) Except as noted herein, including exceptions for pad sizes and building code compliant minimum building separations, all other standard provisions of the CR-5 zoning district shall apply to the proposed ORDINANCE NO. 1272 PAGE 2 Of 4 development. 7) The property owners shall disclose to all prospective buyers, prior to sale, that there is a bar located at 945 E. Scenic Street, which may cause traffic and other impacts, and also that there are neighboring horse properties. 8) All construction and on -site and off -site improvements shall comply with all applicable City, County and State guidelines, standards and codes, including fire and building codes, and proper permits and inspections processes. SECTION II REPEALING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISIONS: All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed. SECTION III PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY: If any section, sub -section, sentence, phrase, clause or portion of this ordinance, or any part of the code adopted herein by reference, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, THIS 18TH DAY OF PLY JULY , 2006. SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 2ND DAY OF AUGUST , 2006. ORDINANCE NO. 1272 PAGE 3 Of 4 DOUGLAS ;COLEMAN Mayor KATHLEEN CONNELLY City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: 4cEi.Jr -11-O6 RICHARD JOEL STERN City Attorney ORDINANCE NO. 1272 PAGE 4 Of 4