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Commission asks staff to place water and subdivision review on next agenda; staff previews CUP for residential care facility and Longhorn Ranch rezone
Summary
Commissioners requested information and asked staff to place a review of water assurances for subdivisions on a future agenda. Staff also said the commission will see a conditional use permit for a female residential care facility at 300 West Wade and a Longhorn Ranch planned area development rezone later this year.
During the same meeting, commissioners discussed how the town reviews water availability for proposed subdivisions and directed staff to put that discussion on a future meeting agenda.
A commissioner said they had researched water rules and wanted to better understand whether the town or the Arizona Department of Water Resources (DWR) requires an assured water supply for new subdivisions. The commissioner said their background made them "concerned about how" the town addresses water usage as development continues.
Michelle, a staff member, advised the group to stay on the meeting agenda but said the topic sounded appropriate for a future Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Another speaker (the chair) directed staff to "put it on the next agenda." Nicole said she would do so and would send updates after the meeting.
Michelle and another speaker also discussed a local water allocation tied to CC Cragin; one commissioner said Tanner (a staff or consultant name referenced in the meeting) would likely say there is not a significant concern because the town is entitled to about 3,000 acre-feet per year from CC Cragin and that a new subdivision might help preserve that allotment if current use is below entitlement. The transcript does not record Tanner speaking directly.
Staff also provided items they expect for upcoming meetings: a conditional use permit application for 300 West Wade for a residential care facility similar to the existing 212 West Wade rehabilitation center but serving females, expected to appear at the October meeting; and a Longhorn Ranch planned area development rezone and minor general plan amendment likely to appear in December. Nicole said staff will send updates on the status of previously approved projects and will present details at the next meeting.
Direction and actions
- Direction to staff: Place a review of water assurance and subdivision water requirements on the next Planning and Zoning Commission agenda (direction recorded; not a formal vote).
Ending
Staff committed to provide updates and to place the water-subdivision item on the next agenda; no formal policy changes or votes on water policy were taken at the meeting.
