Our friend The Zee Man noted in a recent comment that the Oro Valley web site lists six (6) proposed new General Plan Amendments that will be on future OV Council agendas.
Most of us a aware of the Arroyo Grande and Tangerine & 1st (Kai property.) These are probably the most publicized (rightfully so) but the others will certainly impact many nearby neighbors.
Inasmuch as the town is good enough to put all the info on their web site, we believe it behooves all of us to be aware of these amendments.
Quoting from Mr. McCarty's letter to The Explorer posted here earlier today: "A considerable amount of time was spent developing the comprehensive plan, now a couple of years later the council appears to be leaning toward major revisions. What has changed?"
We ask the same question.
Please click here to see the OV web site on General Plan Amendments.
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Which is one of the questions the Council will be required to evaluate on each amendment request - what has changed that would permit the amendment. I think it's important to note that any property owner may request a change to the general plan designations, it doesn't mean they are going to get it. The Town has to consider/hear the requests - it's called due process. I know everyone gets frustrated with rezonings and gp amendment requests because they feel that so much work went into the original plan, but these things aren't meant to be cast in stone - that's why the law provides a process to request a change. Just some thoughts. I do agree with Art that it's important to keep yourself informed and follow the process if you have concerns.
Thank You Cyclone 1.
I was wondering if anybody has any info about the number of amendment requests submitted vs the number granted or denied.
That would be interesting.
Also the law or laws that provide the process for change is it a standard or uniform type law, state law, local law or----?
Ms. Coyote-
Both the general plan amendments and rezonings are governed by state law. ARS 9-461.06 (GP) and 9-462.03(rezoning). Also, the town zoning code incorporates all of the statutory requirements for both. The general plan also includes language about amendments and what needs to be considered. I think you can access the gp from the town website.
As far as requests vs. grants, I am sure if you made a public records request you could get that information. Since the GP was only passed in 2005, there can't have been that many requests yet.
Great comments, Cyclone.
Ms. Coyote...
I believe this may be the first batch of GP amendments since that voters approved the revised GP. For the three years preceeding that vote, I think I remember 3 or 4 that were requested and I believe all were approved. Hope that is helpful.
Cyclone1 and others
As long as the legal provisions for implementing a 'request for change' are enforced, I have no problem with the result even though I might disagree with it. I regret that my observations of past PROCESSES have indicated an unwillingness on the part of Town to adhere to the 'recommended' criteria for maximizing citizen awareness and consideration.
Generally, I am against any "amendments" because it is a "behind the back" deal. In other words, we worked hard to create a general plan that everyone agreed with.
Now, when we're not paying attention, along comes a developer who wants to play the "Developer Game." The game, you ask? Buy land that is zoned for low density and then get it zoned for high density housing. Because the land is now split into split small units, the land becomes a profit maker in that it will generate more sales dollars than the original purchase.
This is exactly what WB wants to do with the property located on the SW Corner of Hardy and Oracle. It is a lovely single home, residential area. WB wants to turn it into cluster housing.
This is just foolishness. And, really, dishonest.
Most of us are not notified about a requested change. Only the abutters are notified. So, historically, many changes go unchallenged. Not any more, we hope.
And, for the record, I am pro growth as long as that growth is done within the confines of our rules and regulations.
Exceptions to our general plan should be rare and very infrequent.
Zee Man - AMEN!!!
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