HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 24-09 RESOLUTION NO. 24-09
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT CASE P--23-64-GPA, A REQUEST BY JASON BARNEY
AND JOHN HARTMAN OF RECKER/GUADALUPE PROPERTIES LLCS,
REPRESENTED BY GREG DAVIS OF IPLAN CONSULTING
CORPORATION, FOR A MAJOR LAND USE PLAN MAP AMENDMENT
TO REDESIGNATE APPROXIMATELY 18 ACRES AT THE SOUTHEAST
CORNER. OF US-60 AND GOLDFIELD ROAD, FROM "COMMERCIAL"
TO "HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL" .
WHEREAS, the City of Apache Junction General Plan was
adopted, pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes ("ARS") § 9-461 . 06
Adoption and. Amendment of General Plan, E iration and,
Readoption and
WHEREAS, the City of Apache Junction General Plan, Chapter
1:3: Amending the General Plan, also defines a major amendment to
include: "Any proposed land use map change from a commercial ,
business park, or industrial land use designation to a
residential land use designation of 10 or more contiguous
acres", and
WHEREAS, the City of Apache Junction General Plan., Chapter
13 : Amending the General Plan, states that changes to the
general plan are to be considered major amendments if the
resulting change is a "substantial alteration of the
municipality' s land use mixture or balance as established in the
land use element"; and
WHEREAS, proposed map amendment case P-23-64--GPA for the
8--acre property and the proposed companion rezoning case P- 3-
6 -PZ for the same 18-acre property, both fall within the
definitions of requests requiring a major general plan
amendment; and.
WHEREAS, the Apache Junction Planning and Zoning Commission
on March 26, 2024 and on April 23, 2024, held public hearings
regarding P-23-64-GPA, and on April 23, 2024, voted to recommend
approval of case P- 3-64- PA by a vote of 4 . 3, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has complied with the
requirements for the preparation and adoption of a general plan
amendment pursuant to ARS § 9-461 06, and ,
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WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the action taken on
this general plan amendment is necessary for sound and orderly
community development, for the preservation of community values
and for the promotion of the general health, safety, convenience
and welfare of the citizens of Apache Junction; and
WHEREAS, the City Council also finds the amendment :
1) Proposes a land use designation that adequately provides
optional sites to accommodate.
2) Constitutes an overall improvement to the general plan,
will not solely benefit a particular landowner or owners at
a particular point in time, and is consistent with the
overall intent of the 2020-2050 general plan.
3) Is justified by an error in the 2020-2050 general plan as
originally adopted.
4) Is generally consistent with goals, objectives, and other
elements of the 2020-2050 general plan.
5) Is justified by a change in community conditions or
neighborhood characteristics since adoption of the general
plan.
6) Will not adversely impact a portion of, or the entire
community by:
a. Significantly altering acceptable existing land use
patterns, especially in established neighborhoods.
b. Significantly reducing the housing to jobs balance in
the planning area .
c. Substantially decreasing existing and future water
supplies.
d. Replacing employment with residential uses .
e. Requiring additional and more expensive improvements
to infrastructure systems arid/or proximity to
municipal facilities and/ or services than are needed
to support the prevailing land uses and which,
therefore, may impact the level of service for
existing and proposed developments in other areas .
f. Increasing traffic (without mitigation measures) on
existing roadways beyond the planned level of service,
and that negatively impact existing and planned land
uses .
g. Negatively affecting the existing character (i . e. ,
visual, physical and functional) of the immediate
area.
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h. Increasing the exposure of residents to aviation
generated noise, safety and/or flight operations .
i . Materially diminishing the environmental quality of
the air, water, land, or cultural resources.
j . Significantly altering recreational amenities such as
open space, parks, and trails .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF' APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, THAT:
Case P-23-64-GPA, a general plan land use plan map
amendment request by Jason Barney and John Hartman of
Recker/Guadalupe Properties LLC, represented by Greg Davis of
Iplan Consulting Corporation, to redesignate approximately 18-
acres at the southeast corner area of US-6 0 and Goldfield Road,
from "commercial" to "high density residential, " be approved and
adopted for the following generally described property:
Parcel 1 (103-01-0110) : LOT I SUPERSTION FALLS COMMERCIAL
CAB G - SLD 066 SEC 35 1N-8E
Parcel 2 (103-01-0130) : LOT 3 SUPERSTION FALLS COMMERCIAL
CAB G - SLD 066 SEC 35 1N-8E
Parcel 3 (103-01-0140) : LOT 4 SUPERSTION FALLS COMMERCIAL
CAB G - SLD 066 SEC 35 1N-8E
Parcel 4 (103-01-0150) : LOT 5 SUPERSTION FALLS COMMERCIAL
CAB G - SLD 066 SEC 35 1N-8E
Parcel 5 (103-01-0160) : LOT 6 SUPERSTION FALLS COMMERCIAL
CAB G - SLD 066 SEC 35 IN-8E
Parcel 6 (103-01-0170) : LOT 7 SUPERSTION FALLS COMMERCIAL
CAB G - SLD 066 SEC 35 1N-8E
Parcel 7 (103-01-01.80) : LOT 8 SUPERSTION FALLS COMMERCIAL
CAB G - SLD 066 SEC 35 I-N-8E.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA, ON THIS DAY OF r 2024 .
SIGNED AND ATTESTED TO THIS DAY OF 2024 .
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WALTER •`CIiI_p„ WILSON
Mayor
ATTEST:
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JENNI R PENA
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City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
RICHARD J. STERN
City Attorney
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