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Aspire 2035: Sahuarita’s General Plan, is the guiding policy document for the Town of Sahuarita. It contains policies and objectives the help to guide Town decision-makers on issues that impact the future growth and development of the town. It also contains maps, including a Land Use map, which provides guidance for future re-zoning requests.
Amendments to the General Plan can be major amendments or minor amendments, depending on their anticipated impact. Major amendments require a neighborhood meeting, two public hearings before the Planning and Zoning Commission, and a public hearing before the Town Council. Minor amendments require one public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission followed by a Town Council public hearing.
The Town Council hearings are scheduled for December 9, 2019, at or after 6:30pm at the Sahuarita Town Hall Council Chambers, located at 375 W. Sahuarita Center Way.
The following have been held for this year's General Plan Amendments:
- A neighborhood meeting was held September 18, 2019, from 4-6pm at the Sahuarita Town Hall Council Chambers, located at 375 W. Sahuarita Center Way.
- Planning and Zoning Commission public hearings:
- October 2, 2019, at or after 6pm, at La Posada in the Madera Room, on the 3rd floor of the La Vista building, located at 501 S. La Posada Circle, Green Valley, AZ (major general plan amendments only)
- October 7, 2019, at or after 6pm, at the Town Council Chambers, 375 W. Sahuarita Center Way, Sahuarita, AZ (major and minor general plan amendments)
Major General Plan Amendment - La Posada
Overview: La Posada was annexed into the Town of Sahuarita in April 2018. The General Plan has not yet been amended to include La Posada in its maps or to give it a Town of Sahuarita General Plan Land Use designation. The proposed Land Use designation is Mixed Use, which allows all of the current zoning categories and uses as well as new development consistent with the current zoning. (Case no. SA7-19-00001)
Status: The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the General Plan Amendment at the October 7, 2019, public hearing.
Next Steps: The Town Council will make a decision at a noticed public hearing, scheduled for December 9, 2019.
MAJOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT - SAhuarita Square District
Overview: Planning and Zoning staff is requesting a Major General Plan Amendment for the Sahuarita Square District. The purpose of the proposed major general plan amendment is to (1) Designate this approximately 1,678-acre area as a Growth Area; (2) Change the Land Use designations in the area to Mixed Use; and (3) Establish Special Planning Area policies for the area. (Case no. SA7-19-00002)
Status: The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the General Plan Amendment at the October 7, 2019, public hearing.
Next Steps: The Town Council will make a decision at a noticed public hearing, scheduled for December 9, 2019.
MinOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT - Aggregates
Overview: Planning and Zoning staff is requesting a Minor General Plan Amendment to comply with state law by inserting language into the General Plan stating where an aggregates map can be found. (Case no. SA7-19-00003)
Status: The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the General Plan Amendment at the October 7, 2019, public hearing.
Next Steps: The Town Council will make a decision at a noticed public hearing, scheduled for December 9, 2019.
Madera Highlands Blocks 24-26 Final Plat
Overview: Meritage Homes proposes 81 new single-family residential lots for Madera Highlands, to be located near the main southern entrance to the Madera Highlands community. (Case No. SA12-19-005)
Submitted: 1st: 8/20/2019 2nd: 11/12/2019
Status: Out for corrections
Next Steps: Once staff comments have been addressed, a Final Plat requires approval by the Town Council. Final plats do not require a public hearing and are typically on the consent agenda.
Rancho Sahuarita Region 7 Tentative PLAT
Overview: Rancho Sahuarita proposes 660 new single-family residential lots extending from south of Wrightson Ridge School to El Toro on the east and west sides of Rancho Sahuarita Boulevard. (Case No. SA12-19-006)
Submitted: 8/27/2019
Status: Out for corrections, 1st review 9/27/2019
Next Steps: A Tentative Plat is reviewed and approved by staff. Once the Tentative Plat is approved, Final Plats may be submitted. Final Plats require Town Council approval.
Entrada La Coraza (RANCHO SAHUARITA REGION 6) TENTATIVE PLAT
Overview: Rancho Sahuarita proposes 231 new single-family residential lots immediately south of Wrightson Ridge School on the east and west sides of Rancho Sahuarita Boulevard. (Case No. SA12-17-00006)
Submitted: 9/26/2017
Status: Out for corrections, 2nd review 10/8/2018
Next Steps: A Tentative Plat is reviewed and approved by staff. Once the Tentative Plat is approved, Final Plats may be submitted. Final Plats require Town Council approval.
Sahuarita Water Company
Overview: The Sahuarita Water Company has proposed a 6,155 square foot building to be located at 16294 S La Canada Drive (Case no. SA12-18-00008)
Submitted: 6/1/2018
Status: Second review complete 10/24/2018. Out for corrections.
Temporary Use Permit - Grace Lutheran Church
Overview: Grace Lutheran Church is proposing a temporary RV Park to accommodate 12 volunteer worker RVs during the construction of the church building. Proposed dates are January 2020 through April 2020. (Case No. SA10-19-002)
Location: 75 W. Sahuarita Rd - Southwest corner of Sahuarita Road and La Villita
Submitted: 1st: 9/16/2019 2nd: 10/25/2019
Status: Scheduled for public hearing December 9, 2019, at or after 10:00am in the Sahuarita Council Chambers at the Town Hall, located at 375 W. Sahuarita Center Way.
Next Steps: The Board of Adjustment makes the final decision on a Temporary Use Permit.
Substantial Amendments - quail creek specific plan
Overview: Robson Ranch Quail Creek is requesting two substantial amendments to the Quail Creek Specific Plan (Case No. SA9-19-002)
- Changes to setbacks for residential areas; and
- Changes to the Land Use Map to shift the location of a proposed clubhouse closer to the main entrance.
Location: Quail Creek
Submitted: 1st: 9/16/2019 2nd: 11/6/2019
Status: Out for corrections
Next Steps: Once staff comments have been addressed, a Substantial Amendment to a Specific Plan requires a public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Commission will make a recommendation to the Town Council, which will make a decision on the amendment at a subsequent public hearing. The hearing dates have not yet been set.