HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 91-13RESOLUTION NO.91-13
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GPA-91W-02,A CITY -INITIATED PROPOSAL
TO REDESIGNATE FROM HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL THE
AREA IN SECTION 21 CURRENTLY DESIGNATED HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL EAST OF COLT
ROAD.
WHEREAS,the Apache Junction City Council did on June 16,1987 adopt the
1987 Apache Junction General Plan;and
WHEREAS,the Apache Junction Planning and Zoning Commission held a public
hearing regarding GPA-91W-02 on March 12,1991;and
WHEREAS,the Apache Junction Planning and Zoning Commission recommended
approval of GPA-91W-02 with the stipulation that the area west of Colt Road
currently designated High Density remain High Density and the area east of Colt
Road currently designated High Density be redesignated to Medium Density;and
WHEREAS,this Council has complied with the requirements for the pre-
paration and adoption of a General Plan amendment pursuant to A.R.S.§ 9-461.05;
and
WHEREAS,this Council finds that the action taken on this General Plan
Amendment is necessary for sound and orderly community development,for
preservation of community values,and for the promotion of the general health,
safety,convenience,and welfare of the citizens of the Apache Junction
community.
WHEREAS,this Council has considered the findings of fact given in Section
D.1.6 of the 1987 Apache Junction Plan and finds:
1.That the amendment constitutes an overall improvement to the General
Plan and is not solely for the good or benefit of a particular
landowner or owners at a particular point in time.
2.That the amendment will not adversely impact the community as a
whole or a portion of the community by:
•Significantly altering acceptable existing land use patterns;
•Requiring larger and more expensive improvements to roads,
sewer or water systems than are needed to support the
prevailing land uses and which,therefore,may impact
development of other lands;
•Adversely impacting existing uses because of increased traffic
on existing systems;or
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•Affecting the livability of the area or the health and safety
of the residents.
3.That the amendment is consistent with the overall intent of this
General Plan.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City
of Apache Junction,Arizona,that:
GPA-91W-02,a City -initiated General Plan amendment proposing that the area
west of Colt Road currently designated High Density remain High Density and the
area east of Colt Road currently designated High Density be redesignated to
Medium Density,be APPROVED and ADOPTED.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION,
ARIZONA,THIS 16TH DAY OF APRIL ,1991.
SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS 17TH DAY OF
ATTEST:
KATHLEEN CONNELLY
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DAVIDAT.ALEX
City Attorney
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APRIL ,1991.
KENNETH BLUNTSCHLY
Mayor