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Public Hearing 3. E.

Regular BOS Meeting

Meeting Date:	08/06/2019
Submitted For:	Scott Buzan	Submitted By:	Marian Sheppard, Clerk of the Board
Department:	Community Development

Information

Request/Subject

Public hearing to adopt Ordinance No. 2019-03 which authorizes the modification of the Zoning Map for Unincorporated Areas of Gila County for parcel number 201-08-074E. This property is currently vacant land in Tonto Basin, AZ, and owned by Park Model Resorts LLC.

Background Information

Planning and Zoning Department Case No. Z-19-03 is an application filed by Kevin Lollar and Michael C. Middleton to change the zoning for parcel number 201-08-074E from General Unclassified District (GU) to General Unclassified (GU) with a Trailer District (T) overlay to allow for a recreational vehicle park development. According to the Gila County Assessor's map, the existing parcel is 22.79 acres in size.

The Planning & Zoning Commission met on June 20, 2019, and the Commissioners asked the Deputy County Attorney for assistance in the wording of the motion. He replied that additional time was needed to review and work with staff on the motion. The Commissioners voted for a continuance until its July 18, 2019, meeting.

On July 9, 2019, a public hearing was held by the Board of Supervisors on this matter. There was no public comment. After the Chairman closed the public hearing, Scott Buzan, Community Development Department Director, requested the Board to continue the agenda item to the Board's August 6th meeting. The Board unanimously voted to continue this agenda item to its August 6th meeting. This case will be re-posted for a public hearing for the Board of Supervisors' meeting on August 6, 2019.

Evaluation

After reviewing the current zoning designations and existing land uses of the surrounding area in the Zoning Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan, staff found that land to the north, east and south of the subject property is zoned General Unclassified with a Comprehensive Plan land use designation of Multi-Functional Corridor. Land to the west is forest land. To the north of the subject property are residential uses and to the south, a mix of residential and commercial uses. Recreational vehicle park developments are permitted subject to a Trailer District Overlay.

Conclusion

Given the mixed nature of the General Unclassified zoning district and Multi-Functional Corridor land use designation of the subject property and the area in general, staff believes the proposed development will not negatively impact the surrounding area. Rezoning the subject property with a Trailer District Overlay will not change the underlying uses permitted in the General Unclassified zoning district. It is simply a zoning tool to enable the applicant to develop the subject property as proposed.

Recommendation

Staff recommends that the Board of Supervisors conduct the public hearing and after the public hearing has been closed, vote to adopt Ordinance No. 2019-03.

Suggested Motion

Convene a public hearing to hear citizens who may wish to comment on proposed Ordinance No. 2019-03 which modifies the Zoning Map for Unincorporated Areas of Gila County by changing the zoning of Assessor’s parcel number 201-08-074E from General Unclassified District (GU) to General Unclassified (GU) with a Trailer District (T) overlay so that the property owners may develop a commercial recreational vehicle park while adhering to the limitations on use of such vehicles set out in the Arizona Revised Statutes and in the recreational vehicle manufacturer’s requirements, including occupancy limitations; and adopt Ordinance No. 2019-03. (Scott Buzan)

Attachments
Ordinance No. 2019-03
Affidavit of Publication
Staff Report