Planning Commission April 14, 2010

1. Southern ScottsdaleCharacter Area PlanPlan Overview &Major General Plan Amendment Initiation Discussion Planning Commission April 14, 2010

2. Presentation Summary • Plan Purpose/Process • Background • Common Themes • Key Draft Plan Concepts • Initiation of the Major General Plan Amendment • Process • Proposed Amendments • Next Steps

3. 2001 GP Three Levels of Planning As stated in the General Plan, Scottsdale has a three level planning approach: • General Plan • Broad, citywide guiding principles • Character Plan • Vision and role of an area • Neighborhood Plan • Detailed, specific planning

4. Character Area Plans • 2001 General Plan originally identified 24 Character Areas • Cactus Corridor, Desert Foothills, Dynamite Foothills, Downtown – adopted • 20 Character Areas remaining without final plans

5. Character Area Plans Six Character Areas: • Downtown (adopted 2009) • Southern Scottsdale (2010) • Greater Airpark (2010) • Shea Corridor (2012) • McDowell Vistas (TBD) • Tonto Foothills (TBD)

6. Southern Scottsdale Character Area Plan Plan Purpose • Establish a Vision for Southern Scottsdale • Guide Policy Decisions • Establish an Implementation Framework Plan Boundary

7. Background Character Area Planning • March-Oct 2008 Initial Public Outreach Phase • November 2008-May 2009 Existing Conditions Analysis & Economic Analysis • April 2009- Mayor’s McDowell Road Corridor/South Scottsdale Economic Development Summit • May 2009- Planning Commission presentation of Community Visioning and Existing Conditions • May 2009-February 2010- McDowell Corridor/South Scottsdale Economic Development Task Force • June 2009-March 2010 Plan Drafting • April 2010-Planning Commission Initiation of a General Plan Major Amendment

8. Draft Vision Statement Southern Scottsdale is a diverse, sustainable, community built upon vibrant neighborhoods, thriving economic corridors, and innovative businesses.

9. Existing Condition Themes Top Five Character Area Priorities: • Economic revitalization and reinvestment; • Housing diversity and affordability; • Transportation variety and connectivity; • Reexamination of land use and zoning regulation; and • Increased capacity of existing infrastructure

10. Community Outreach Themes Citizen Participation Identified Top Five Priorities • Develop a Strong Economic Core with Community Gathering Places • Focus on Local Mobility and Walkability • Maintain and Enhance Existing Neighborhoods and Identity • Balance Growth • Promote Well designed Architecture and Sustainability

11. Draft Plan Structure • Executive Summary • Land use, Growth/Activity Areas • Character and Design • Economic Vitality • Neighborhood Revitalization • Housing • Community Mobility • Public Services and Facilities • Open Space and Recreation • Preservation and Environmental Planning • Glossary • Related Plans, Ordinances & Documents • Implementation Matrix

12. Key Components of the Draft Plan • Encourage Infill, Redevelopment, and Economic Development • Encourage more Mixed Use Development • Expand Growth Area and add Activity Areas • Focus Development on Corridors and Regional Centers and Activity Areas • Protect Neighborhoods While Providing Workforce Housing • Improve Mobility and Non-motorized Transportation • Enhance pedestrian spaces while preserving historic and natural resources • Preserve and Promote Tourism • Promote Sustainability and Recreation

13. Major GP Amendment Purpose An amendment to Scottsdale’s General Plan is defined as a major amendment if it meets any one of the following criteria: • Change in Land Use Category • Area of Change –acreage • Character Area Criteria • Water/ Wastewater Infrastructure Criteria

14. Major GP Amendment Process • Requires a City Council public hearing in same year as submitted • Requires remote hearing of Planning Commission for public input • Requires regular public hearing for recommendation • Requires 2/3 super majority vote of City Council to adopt the amendment

15. Major GP Amendment Purpose • Land use category changes and gross acreage changes = Major General Plan Amendment • Non-Major components of proposal: • Character Area Map changes • Growth Area Map Changes • Adoption of plan

16. Major Amendment-Land Use Designation

17. Non-Major Amendment-Growth Area Map Growth Area-is where future development is focused-mixed uses and multi-modal transportation are most appropriate in these areas. One New Growth Area 1. Scottsdale Road Activity Areas-are areas where Development is concentrated but to a Lesser degree then in a Growth Area Four New Activity Areas • Thomas/Crosscut • Continental • McDonald • Indian Bend

18. Non-Major Amendment-Character Area Map DRAFT Character Area Change 2001 General Plan Character Areas

19. Non-Major AmendmentSouthern Scottsdale Character Area Plan • Adoption of the Southern Scottsdale Character Area Plan

20. Next Steps • Planning Commission Work Study Session-May 19, 2010 • Community Input (Boards, Commissions, Community Road Shows)-May-September 2010 • Adoption Process-April-October 2010 • Major General Plan Amendment Public Hearing Process • Initiation-April 14, 2010 • Application Submittal -April 23, 2010 • Planning Commission Study Session-GP Cases Overview-May 26, 2010 • Open House 1 and 2 (tentatively) @ SkySong Morning/Evening sessions- June 17, 2010 • Planning Commission Remote Hearing-August 25, 2010 • Planning Commission Hearing/ Possible Recommendation-September 22, 2010 • City Council Considers Adoption-October 2010