Another Neighborhood Meeting…another proposal to build 500-600 new homes on 108 acres of undeveloped land. Another group of irritated residents asking what reasons they can provide that will convince the town to say "No." Part 1 was published yesterday. Today we present the Question and Answer portion of the meeting.Neighborhood questions and concerns
What is the benefit to the community of this General Plan Amendment?
Staff responded that the Amendment will minimize the impact to Open Space areas in terms of hillside/flood plain encroachment into Big Wash. No other benefits were presented.
When will construction start if these General Plan and PAD Amendments are approved?
Ground breaking is anticipated in 2019.
What are the setbacks between homes?
10 feet.
How will this area be accessed?
The development of these parcels will expand Moore Road, which will loop back south to the intersection of Rancho Vistoso Boulevard and Arrowsmith Drive.
Is there a housing shortage?
There is a strong demand for housing because Oro Valley is a great place to live. Rancho Vistoso was developed at roughly two-thirds of its originally envisioned residential density because people wanted larger lots than designated in the original PAD.
Why then, do developers continue to seek and receive approval for “postage stamp size lots” throughout Oro Valley? Why blade some of the Town’s most pristine land for more cookie cutter houses?
What about the $60K premium I paid for my view lot on the ridge? My builder assured me that nothing could be built in the wash because it’s a flood plain.
The lower parcels have been in the Plan for over 30 years. There is a 60 to 100 foot drop so the building heights of the new homes will be well below the existing homes. They will not block the view of the wash or the mountains.
What is the distance between the Horizons Neighborhood homes and the school property?
200 to 300 feet.
Isn’t the General Plan supposed to be “Our Voice?”
One astute gentleman commented that the General Plan is such that he “could make a case for this amendment anywhere in the country.” A cursory review of the Vision page in the General Plan confirms that statement.
How can Oro Valley "manage growth" when some residents are concerned about rapid growth and others think the current growth rate is about right?
How can Oro Valley preserve the scenic beauty and environment and keep its small-town, neighborly feel when there are numerous proposals (not yet approved) on OV Projects to add 1,700 to 1,870 new homes, not including potential annexations?
The General Plan is supposed to be “Our Voice.” Yet this and other significant changes through General Plan Amendments are not what we approved.
Learn more about this project HERE
