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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
FOUNTAIN HILLS TOWN COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Mayor Ginny Dickey
Mayor Dickey called the meeting of September 17, 2019, to order at 5:30 p.m. and led the
Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. INVOCATION OR MOMENT OF SILENCE - Deacon Phil LoCascio, FHIA Ascension Catholic
Deacon LoCascio gave the invocation.
3. ROLL CALL — Mayor Dickey
Present: Mayor Ginny Dickey; Vice Mayor Sherry Leckrone; Councilmember Mike
Scharnow; Councilmember Art Tolis; Councilmember Dennis Brown;
Councilmember Alan Magazine
Absent: Councilmember David Spelich
Staff Town Manager Grady E. Miller; Town Attorney Aaron D. Arnson; Town
Present: Clerk Elizabeth A. Burke
4. REPORTS BY MAYOR, COUNCILMEMBERS AND TOWN MANAGER
Vice Mayor Leckrone reported that she attended the Ballet Under the Stars last week.
Councilmember Magazine reported that he and the Economic Development Director
attended the Science and Technology Roundtable hosted by the Mayor of Scottsdale. He
was sitting in for Mayor Dickey who had another commitment. He said that they discussed
how to position themselves with improved roads and technology. He said that Fountain
Hills does not have the assets that a lot of them have, and it occurred to him that they do
not know what they want to be. He did not think that the Draft 2020 Plan helps them
make that determination. In his mind, they do not have a strategy.
Mayor Dickey reported that the Greater Phoenix Fest will be held on October 4 and James
(Smith) will be attending. The Greater Phoenix Economic Council will be doing a big
editorial, with a P20 focus, showing that they are starting to recognize education as an
economic driver and she believed that Fountain Hills was aligned with that. She said that
Councilmember Magazine is the Town's representative on that board.
She reported that she attended the East Valley Mayors' Lunch where they focused on
Census, Prop 400, renewal of the transportation tax and economic development along the
202.
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She also reported that the ribbon cuttings are beginning to pick up again.
A. PROCLAMATION - September 17 through 23, 2019, as Constitution Week
Mayor Dickey read the proclamation and presented it to representatives of the Daughters
of the American Revolution.
5. SCHEDULED PUBLIC APPEARANCES/PRESENTATIONS
A. PRESENTATION - Update on Census 2020
Communications and Marketing Coordinator Grace Rodman-Guetter gave an update on
Census 2020. She said that April 1, 2020, is Census Day, and the entire region is working
together on spreading the word. She said that increased census numbers help create jobs,
prepare for emergencies, provide guidance in building of schools and roads.
She said that she is the Chairman of the Census Count Committee for the Town and is the
liaison between the Town and Regional Census Group. She reported that as of April 1,
2020, individuals should go to the website and complete the questionnaire. After that they
will begin canvassing neighborhoods, but they are hoping for a 70% success rate of online
completion. She explained that they will be asking people to answer based on where they
are on April 1, 2020, to make sure they are not double -counted.
Mr. Miller said that this is all a regional effort; the Town is participating with MAG
(Maricopa Association of Governments). Fountain Hills has a modest amount of money
($5,000) to use in marketing. They are also part of a regional effort that has $2 million
available for advertising, radio ads, etc.
6. CALL TO THE PUBLIC
Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.01(H), public comment is permitted (not required) on matters NOT listed on the
agenda. Any such comment (i) must be within the jurisdiction of the Council, and (ii) is subject to reasonable
time, place, and manner restrictions. The Council will not discuss or take legal action on matters raised during
Call to the Public unless the matters are properly noticed for discussion and legal action. At the conclusion of
the Call to the Public, individual councilmembers may (i) respond to criticism, (ii) ask staff to review a matter,
or (iii) ask that the matter be placed on a future Council agenda.
The following individuals addressed the Council:
Timothy Lynch, Fountain Hills resident, regarding homelessness and the need for
accommodating the homeless in Fountain Hills.
Karl Buschman, Fountain Hills resident, regarding speeding on Palisades near Sunflower
and the need to address the issue.
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7. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
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All items listed on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine, noncontroversial matters and will be
enacted by one motion of the Council. All motions and subsequent approvals of consent items will include all
recommended staff stipulations unless otherwise stated. There will be no separate discussion of these items
unless a councilmember or member of the public so requests. If a councilmember or member of the public
wishes to discuss an item on the Consent Agenda, he/she may request so prior to the motion to accept the
Consent Agenda or with notification to the Town Manager or Mayor prior to the date of the meeting for which
the item was scheduled. The items will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal
sequence on the agenda.
MOVED BY Councilmember Mike Scharnow, SECONDED BY Vice Mayor Sherry Leckrone to
approve Consent Agenda Items 7-A through 7-D.
Vote: 6 - 0 - Unanimously
A. CONSIDERATION OF approval of the minutes of the Special Meeting of June 18, 2019; and
the Regular Meeting of September 3, 2019.
B. CONSIDERATION OF approving two Special Event Liquor Licenses submitted by Saundra
McGee, representing the Fountain Hills Theater located at 11445 N. Saguaro Boulevard,
Fountain Hills, AZ to be held on November 7 and November 17, 2019 from 3:00 pm -12:00
am.
C. CONSIDERATION OF approving a Special Event Liquor License Application for the Veterans
of Foreign Wars Post 7507 Foundation (Ronald Smith) to be held in conjunction with the
Fountain Hills Fair, being held on the Avenue of the Fountains, from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM,
November 8 — 10, 2019.
D. CONSIDERATION OF approving a Special Event Liquor License Application for the Veterans
of Foreign Wars Post 7507 Foundation (Steven Gonnella) to be held in conjunction with the
Fountain Hills Fair, being held on the Avenue of the Fountains, from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM,
November 8 — 10, 2019.
8. REGULAR AGENDA
A. CONSIDERATION OF adopting Resolution 2019-47 approving an Intergovernmental
Agreement with the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation relating to Proposition 202 funding.
Mr. Miller said that this was a routine item. Back in 2002 there was a Gaming Compact
that identified up to 12% of Indian gaming revenues to be available to adjacent
communities and nonprofits. This year Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation was awarding
$77,500 in funds, which included $10,000 coming to the Town. The Town serves as the
pass-through for the money going to the other entities.
Mayor Dickey expressed her appreciation for the Tribe remembering the Town and other
nonprofits.
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MOVED BY Vice Mayor Sherry Leckrone, SECONDED BY Councilmember Alan Magazine to
adopt Resolution 2019-47.
Vote: 6 - 0 - Unanimously
B. CONSIDERATION OF approving the Cooperative Purchasing Agreement 2020-003 with
Climatec, LLC for Fire Safety Inspections, Monitoring and Security Cameras in an amount not
to exceed $100,000.
Mr. Miller said that in the past the Town had separate contracts for fire safety inspections
and camera installations, so this year they have merged those into one master contract.
Discussion was held on the costs associated with the different aspects of the contract. Mr.
Weldy said that $50,000 of this contract is set aside to install cameras. He said that they
will continue to add more cameras as funds are available. He said that the expensive part
is the appliances, wiring and storage and they do not have connectability to some of their
parks.
Councilmember Brown asked if this was the only company they have talked to. Mr. Weldy
said that every couple of years they review existing contracts and speak to them
individually; Climatec is the best.
Councilmembers commented on how nice the lit stop signs were.
Vice Mayor Leckrone asked if they evaluated the cost of maintenance versus getting new
cameras in some areas. Mr. Weldy said that they currently have some cameras in the
community center and the maintenance and technology no longer exists for them.
Maintenance is too expensive. Some of the hardware is not available and some are not
capable of achieving the end goal. He said that this process is more cost effective.
MOVED BY Vice Mayor Sherry Leckrone, SECONDED BY Councilmember Dennis Brown to
approve Cooperative Purchasing Agreement 2020-003 with Climatec, LLC for Fire Safety
Inspections, Monitoring and Security Cameras in an amount not to exceed $100,000.
Vote: 6 - 0 - Unanimously
C. CONSIDERATION OF the Sculpture titled, "Fountain of Light" for display on the western end
of the Avenue of the Fountains in front of Town Hall.
Mr. Miller said that this project came before Council over a year ago and at that time the
Council liked the project, but asked that they come back with a different location.
Community Services Director Rachael Goodwin then gave a brief PowerPoint presentation
which addressed:
FOUNTAIN OF LIGHT
DIMENSIONS
PROPOSED LOCATION
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She said that they were proposing to locate the sculpture at the west end of the Avenue
of the Fountains because there is existing power and an existing breaker that they can use
with the pieces of the Avenue that can be timed, as well as minimal pathway disturbance.
She said that there had been previous discussion of locating it in the middle of the
proposed roundabout scheduled for the intersection of La Montana and Avenue of the
Fountains, but that would make it difficult for pedestrians to interact with the piece and
could distract drivers and timing of when they would like the sculpture completed does
not coincide with completion of the roundabout. She said that the Public Art Committee
would like to start fundraising for the piece, but wanted to wait until they had confirmed a
location.
Councilmember Magazine complimented the Public Art Committee and the artist, but said
that he had serious difficulty with the proposed location. He is on the Board of the group
trying to build the Dark Sky center and this seems incongruent with what they are trying to
achieve. They are 1 of 20 communities in the world designated as a Dark Sky City and he
thinks this flies in the face of all of the effort put into that project.
Ms. Goodwin asked the artist if dark skies had been a consideration. The artist, Brian
Schader, said that it would not be an issue adhering to any of the ordinances. He said that
the sculpture would be lit from the bottom and become dimmer as it got higher. He then
showed a rendering of this piece compared to the Frank Lloyd Wright Spire.
Councilmember Brown said that he likes the project, but does not like it downtown. He
would like to see it at the busiest intersection in town, at the corner of Shea and Palisades.
Mr. Schader said that he would like to do a large one out at that location.
Carol Carroll, Co -Chairman of the Public Art Committee, said that they have been working
on this piece for a couple of years, making sure they would be ready. With all of the plans
coming in for downtown, they thought this would be a great location. The artist did work
with the dark sky people to make sure that it would comply.
Joe Bill, representing the Dark Sky community, said that he had just learned of this
proposal a few hours ago when e-mails started flying. He said that when the Council
originally approved the project, but not the location, that was before they were designated
as a dark sky community. They are looking to have the annual Dark Sky Conference in
Fountain Hills, and they are working with ASU regarding the observatory. He is not sure
that the engineering has been done to ensure this would not impact that project.
A written statement in opposition of the location was submitted by Nancy Bill.
Councilmember Tolis said that he was on the Council when this was first approved. He
liked the design and tying it into the downtown area, but he also respects the concerns
with the observatory. He said that the dark sky community and the Public Art Committee
may be butting heads in raising funds for their respective projects.
He said that they have traffic counts on Shea and he would like to see this placed on Shea
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at an area to be seen by the most, either at Palisades, or Shea and the Beeline Highway.
Councilmember Scharnow said that he has mixed emotions. He understood the argument
for placing it on Shea, but it seemed like the parties involved wanted to concentrate on the
downtown area, and there they would be able to accommodate the parking. He said that if
this could be approved with the stipulation that it meet the dark sky ordinance, he asked
what other objections there could be.
Mayor Dickey said that there seems to be some confusion with how the sculpture works
with the (dark sky) ordinance. She asked the artist if it was possible to make the sculpture
smaller as there is a lot of balance needed, and she said that she also liked the idea of a
monument sculpture (on Shea). She said that the Public Art Program requires access to a
piece and the ability to see the plaque and who donated the piece. Such a landmark
monument at the entrance may not work with that aspect. She said that there seems to be
more conversation needing to happen overall.
Discussion was held on possibly postponing the item and ask the artist to get with an
engineer to see what they can do to integrate the lighting system. Ms. Carroll said that she
believed that the Public Art Committee would consider a smaller version, and the artist
agreed as well.
MOVED BY Councilmember Art Tolis, SECONDED BY Councilmember Dennis Brown to
postpone any action to allow the artist, Dark Skies and the Public Art Committee to work
together and come to consensus on their proposal that would then be brought back to the
Council.
Vote: 6 - 0 - Unanimously
D. PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF draft changes to Land Use Analysis and
Infrastructure Implementation Plan.
Mr. Miller said that the Town has had development fees for many years, with the
understanding that growth pays for growth. He then introduced Ben Griffin with Tischler
Bise, the firm considered the preeminent development impact fees company in the
country.
Mayor Dickey opened the Public Hearing.
Mr. Griffin then reviewed the PowerPoint presentation (Exhibit A attached hereto and
made a part hereof) which addressed:
THREE INTEGRATED PRODUCTS
Land Use Assumptions
Infrastructure Improvement Plan
Development Fee Reports
LEVEL OF SERVICE
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Mr. Griffin noted that the Town cannot pay for a higher level of service with impact fees.
ROUND ONE
ROUND TWO
WHY DEVELOPMENT FEES?
ELIGIBLE COSTS
CONCEPTUAL IMPACT FEE CALCULATIONS
FEE METHODOLOGIES
Buy -In Approach
Incremental Expansion Approach
Plan -Based Approach
FEE METHODOLOGY CONSIDERATIONS
EVALUATE NEED FOR CREDITS
Site Specific
Debt Services
Dedicated Revenues
Mayor Dickey noted that when they have more people living in Town, there is a cost and
this is to help offset those costs.
Councilmember Brown said that several years ago their development fee was $6,700 for
single-family and $1,601 for commercial. He asked what has changed to require another
review. Mr. Miller explained that the Town is required, by law, to do periodic review of
their impact fees.
Mr. Griffin added that the 2014 fee study was the first study under the new Act and there
were a lot of limitations with it. They could not include general government, which is why
there was a big decrease. He said that the purpose of this study is to determine what can
be done within the law. Mr. Miller said that there are going to be a few things proposed
that they currently do not have, such as streets.
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Councilmember Brown said that he was the one that made the motion to increase the fee
to $6,700, but the Town has changed dramatically. Every new development --Eagle's Nest,
Firerock, Adero Canyon, etc. has private streets and he struggles with charging for those
fees for roads when those residents already pay for them.
Councilmember Brown questioned what SF/Student Station was on the chart. Mr. Griffin
noted that they do not have those available in Arizona; it was an error to include on the
presentation.
Councilmember Brown asked what the different was between current levels of service
and existing levels of service. Mr. Griffin said that he believed it should say "current"
versus "planned."
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Vice Mayor Leckrone said that based on the assumption of the ten-year growth, it sounds
like they did not do the previous report. She asked Mr. Griffin if the predictions from 2014
were accurate. Mr. Griffin said that he was not sure if they used MAG's old projections
from 2010 instead of 2015; the 2015 were much more accurate because of the slowdown
in 2008. Mayor Dickey noted that the last time they were getting audited they had looked
at the State trust land as a possibility, but they were not penalized for not fulfilling that
prediction.
Councilmember Scharnow asked if the methodology was from MAG or outside sources.
Mr. Griffin said that it is a combination of everything. They did look at the Annual Housing
Report for the last few years to make sure that their base year assumptions were correct.
For housing, population, and nonresidential development, they used MAG to project that
moving forward.
Mayor Dickey reminded everyone that this update is something mandated by the State of
Arizona because cities were determining on their own what would happen in the future.
They felt that some cities were abusing those numbers or not figuring it correctly. Mr.
Miller said that all the cities/towns are required to go through modeling and they all use
these outside firms. Tishler Bise has a model that has never been defeated successfully. He
said that he feels very comfortable with what has been presented.
Mayor Dickey noted that the studies mandated by the state does have to be paid for with
the development fees. She asked if the urban trails were counted in the proposal. Mr.
Griffin said that they have trails in there twice, once in the Park and one within the street
right-of-way.
Mr. Griffin said that the land use assumptions, if based on the growth rates, would show
about 2,200 people over the next ten years with 1,100 housing units. Breaking it down
further, there would be 670 single-family units and 385 multi -family units, averaging 67
single-family and 39 multi -family units per year.
Councilmember Magazine asked how that compared. Mr. Griffin said that it is very similar
to the Town's recent growth. He said that they will see a lot of incremental projections
because if they do not grow as quickly, they do not build as much. Councilmember
Magazine said that he thought it was a good methodology because they are going to have
a recession.
Councilmember Magazine asked if they had factored in that 50% of their businesses are
in-home businesses. Mr. Griffin said that they are looking at existing floor area. Anyone in
a home business would not be counted. He said that at the next Public Hearing the Council
will be adopting the Land Use Assumptions, so if anyone does not agree with any of it, they
should bring it up.
PARKS AND RECREATION
PROPOSED PARKS AND RECREATION FEES
Mr. Griffin said they have weighted it so that nonresidential is paying a very small share.
93% of demand for parks comes from residential with the remaining 7% from
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nonresidential, which has been well-received throughout the Valley and the home
builders.
FIRE
Mr. Miller said that the big question mark is the State Trust Land. The previous plan had
identified a third station on trust land. He would rather be more conservative. They do not
anticipate having more than the two stations, unless the State Trust Land was developed.
He asked if any of those funds collected could be used to offset the shortage of revenues
with completion of Fire Station 2. Mr. Griffin said that it is possible that those funds could
be used to offset some of those expenses.
PROPOSED FEES
POLICE
Mr. Griffin said that the suggested 464 square feet needed for Police is on the low end and
if they collect the money it has to be spent. If this fee was adopted the Town should have
some sort of a plan for using those revenues.
Councilmember Scharnow asked what would happen if they do not spend it. Mr. Miller
said that previous legal counsel had said that it could be transferred to another impact fee
fund, but he was not sure if that will still a possibility. Mr. Griffin said that he would look
into that option further.
Mr. Pock said that there are currently two funds with balances at the end of FY19, but the
audit is not complete so they are subject to change. The Fire Fund is about $274,000 and
Parks is just under $717,000. It was noted that staff was not sure when they started. He
said that all the funds are in the investment pool so they do make interest.
Vice Mayor Leckrone said that if they were collecting for Police and they did not have a
plan, that would give them ten years to create a plan.
Councilmember Tolis asked if sidewalks could be included under the streets impact fees.
Mr. Griffin said that to include something within streets, it would have to be located within
the street right-of-way. He said that a lot of councils specify sidewalk requirements when
development happens. He suggested that they talk with the attorney. He said that he
would leave it out unless it was part of a larger improvement, then they could leave it in.
FEE COMPARISON
Further discussion was held on what fees should and should not be included.
Councilmember Brown referred to the costs for assisted living rooms and hotel rooms. He
said that some of those calculations do not make sense. He felt that this issue should have
been on an agenda by itself. There is not enough time to absorb everything being
presented. Mr. Miller noted that back in August they talked about the need to schedule
special sessions, but it was the direction of Council to include the items within regular
meetings, which is what they ultimately approved.
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Consensus of Council was to eliminate the Police fee and change the assisted living and
hotel rooms fees to be consistent with other commercial fees.
Mayor Dickey closed the Public Hearing.
Mr. Miller noted that the proposed fees are not just from the consultant. The consultant
has met with staff and they gave input to the consultant on the types of fees that should
be considered and reviewed the capital project plans.
A break was held from 8:00 p.m. to 8:08 p.m.
E. RECEIVE A PRESENTATION AND PROVIDE COMMENTS on the first portion of the draft
Fountain Hills General Plan 2020.
Development Services Director John Wesley reviewed the PowerPoint Presentation,
Exhibit B attached hereto and made a part hereof, which addressed:
PLANNING PROCESS MILESTONES
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
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Mr. Wesley said that they are currently in Step 3. He said that the state statutes mandate
certain sections to be covered. A lot of times those have been looked at each in isolation.
Instead of looking at land use, they are approaching it from what the character of the town
is in various locations and categories and how they maintain that character or establish a
character that is not there.
Councilmember Scharnow said that he liked the character -area approach. Brief discussion
was held on the tag line, "your future is waiting." Mr. Wesley said that they have been
playing with the tag line and there will be continued modifications to the plan overall.
Councilmember Magazine said that he is no expert, but he was a senior consultant with
real estate, and asked what they mean to achieve and what their overall objective is. Mr.
Wesley said that a General Plan is to help guide the Council to make decisions regarding
land use and developments based on the desires of the community, since it is voted on by
the community.
Councilmember Magazine said that some of his concern is that the vision is descriptive,
not prescriptive. He asked what the citizens are going to respond to.
Mr. Wesley said that the vision statement is the foundational piece. When they get into
the goals and policies, they get more prescriptive. Councilmember Magazine said that the
things listed are not vision to him. Mr. Miller said that what he is mentioning is valid; it fits
more with the strategic plan. A vision is fluffier.
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Mayor Dickey said that the General Plan is a document that they use as a guide. It is a
long-term planning document that grounds them and has value. An example is if they want
a walkable downtown, they will include that and then specific goals and objectives will be
included. She said that the voters approve the Plan and then it is referenced by Council
when specific applications come forward.
Councilmember Tolis said that this is nothing compared to what the public participation
meetings represented. He said that he wished they had a video of those meetings. There
was a lot of passion with visioning. He said that this does not represent an ounce of what
they went through. He said that he was disappointed at this point. It is a lot of money that
does not impress him.
Councilmember Magazine said that they should take a look at some of the other studies
that the firm has done. It reads like boilerplate where they plugged in other things specific
to Fountain Hills.
Mr. Miller said that what they are seeing in the PowerPoint and preliminary report is a
summary. If they took the time to look at the report they will see there is a lot more of the
flavor of those meetings. He said that they were not happy with the consultant in the
beginning, but they put them through the paces and he is feeling good about the report to
date. He said that what he has heard is valuable and they will take that back to the
consultant to share.
Mayor Dickey asked if there was something he could direct staff to that they felt was
missing. Councilmember Scharnow noted that this is one-fifth or two-fifths of the entire
document. There is ample opportunity in the future to incorporate more. He said that the
vision statement is a little too fluffy for his liking, and maybe a little editing could be done
there. He read from the plan, "preserving native desert vegetation topography and also
promoting a variety of options for housing" which may be in conflict in the future. He said
that he did not know how they balance those when creating a vision.
Councilmember Tolis said that it needs to be more precise. What he heard in those
meetings is they wanted a vibrant downtown, commerce, to do all they can to increase
tourism, with exceptional parks and tied in with Fort McDowell. He does not see that. He
said that if they are going to have a vision, a plan, they need to be more specific and need
to have buy in from the community.
Vice Mayor Leckrone said that what is quoted in the PowerPoint came directly from the
report. Mr. Miller said that the report is 47 pages long. One of the elements is economic
development, and the things mentioned by Councilmember Tolis regarding economic
development is a very important element that will be addressed. He said that they are
presenting excerpts of the plan so that the Council is not overwhelmed with the entire
document at one time. He said that there will still be more public participation.
Mr. Wesley said that they will get the documents posted on the website and they have 100
community organizations which they are notifying about the plan, and how to access it. He
said that he has offered to go to any of their meetings and he is working with the Chamber
and other organizations, including the schools. There is an open house scheduled for
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November 20.
Councilmember Magazine said that he hoped that when it is said and done there is an
executive summary that is readable and understandable, otherwise people are not going
to read it. He asked if the consultants saw the results of the Vision Fountain Hills. Mr.
Miller said that they received the current General Plan, the Vision Report, the Strategic
Plan.
Mayor Dickey said that tonight was the introduction on how to use it, the existing
development and establishment of character areas. She said that all the other areas will
be brought forward in the coming months. She said that there are a lot included further on
in the report that addresses some of the concerns mentioned, and she asked that they all
be sure to read through the entire report.
Councilmember Tolis asked if the consultant evaluated the plan from 2010 and provided a
progress report on the goals/objectives of that report.
Mr. Miller said that he believed that the Council could get through Items F and G quickly,
but he was removing Item 8-H from the agenda and will bring it back when there is more
time.
CONSIDERATION OF Adopting Resolution 2019-51 approving a minor reorganization
involving the transfer of the Tourism function to Economic Development and Volunteer
Program function to the Community Services Department.
Mr. Miller said that for some time has had a desire to move Tourism from Parks and
Recreation to Economic Development. With the new Economic Development Director it
made a lot of sense to do that. This item is a minor reorganization transferring the
Communications/Marketing Coordinator from Community Services to Economic
Development.
Additionally, with the retirement of Heather Ware as the Volunteer Coordinator, he is
recommending that the position move from Town Manager to Community Services. He
said that there is no change in salary or the job description, other than the supervisors
changing.
MOVED BY Councilmember Alan Magazine, SECONDED BY Councilmember Dennis Brown to
adopt Resolution 2019-51.
Vote: 6 - 0 - Unanimously
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G. CONSIDERATION OF adopting Resolution 2019-44 authorizing data sharing, collaboration
and exploration of East Valley regional solutions to homelessness.
Mr. Miller said that homelessness has become an issue and the city/town managers in the
east valley have been meeting for a few years to come up with best practices for a regional
solution. He said that there is no commitment of resources other than directing the Town
Manager to continue being engaged.
Ms. Burke noted that there was one written comment card submitted in support of the
resolution.
MOVED BY Councilmember Dennis Brown, SECONDED BY Councilmember Mike
Scharnow to adopt Resolution 2019-44.
Vote: 6 - 0 - Unanimously
H. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE DIRECTION to staff regarding the requirements for
providing hillside protection easements, the abandonment of existing easements, and the
fee for easement abandonments.
None - Removed from agenda by Town Manager.
9. COUNCIL REQUEST FOR INFORMATION FROM TOWN MANAGER
The Council may (1) request the Town Manager to follow-up on matters presented at that meeting, and/or (2)
a consensus of the Council may request the Town Manager to research a matter and report back to the Council.
None
10. ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY Councilmember Mike Scharnow, SECONDED BY Councilmember Alan
Magazine to adjourn the Regular Meeting of September 17, 2019.
Vote: 6 - 0 - Unanimously
The Regular Meeting of the Fountain Hills Town Council held September 17, 2019,
adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
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Ginny i key, Mayor
Town Council Regular Meeting of September 17, 2019
ATTEST AND PREPARED BY:
Elizabeth A urke, Town Clerk
CERTIFICATION
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I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes are a true and correct copy of the minutes of the Regular
Meeting held by the Town Council of Fountain Hills in the Town Hall Council Chambers on the 17th day of
September, 2019. 1 further certify that the meeting was duly called and that a quorum was present.
DATED this 1st day of October, 2019.
E16abeth . urke, Town Cler
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Land Use Assumptions
Infrastructure Improvements Plan
• Parks and Recreation
• Police
• Fire
• Streets
Fee Comparison
Adoption Timeline
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• Three integrated products:
• Land Use Assumptions: 10+ years, adopted by elected officials
Infrastructure Improvements Plan (IIP): limited to 10 years
Development Fees: part of broader revenue strategy
• Based on same level of service (LOS)
provided to existing development
• Limitations on necessary public services
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Round One
is Land Use Assumptions
• Infrastructure Improvement Plans
Round Two
• Development Fees
• Modify Based on Round One Input/Decisions
• Revenue Projections
• Required Offsets
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Infrastructure capacity is essential to accommodate
new development
Minimizes externalities like traffic congestion that is
associated with "no -growth" sentiment
Compared to negotiated agreements, streamlines
approval process with known costs (predictability)
Integrates comprehensive planning, economic
development, and revenue strategies
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• Facilities / improvements required to serve new
development -
• Maintenance and repairs —
• Excess capacity in existing facilities — Yes
• Improvements required to correct existing deficiencies —
No, Unless there is a funding plan
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Demand Infrastructure Dollars
Units Units
per x per x per
Development Demand Infrastructure
Unit Unit Unit
2.5 persons per SFD unit x 5 acres per 1,000 persons x $100,000 per acre =
0.0125 acres per SFD Unit @ $1,250 per SFD Unit
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Buy -In Approach (Past)
• New growth is "buying in" to the cost the community
has already incurred to provide growth -related
capacity
When Applicable
Near build -out
Community has oversized facilities in anticipation of growth
Other Common Names
Recoupment
Cost Recovery
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Incremental Expansion Approach (Present)
• Formula -based approach based on existing levels of
service
Park acres per capita
Square feet per student station
Fee is
based on
the
current cost to replicate
existing
levels
of service
(i.e.
replacement cost)
= Provides flexibility
Other Common Names
Replacement Cost
Level -of -Service Approach
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Plan -Based Approach (Future)
- Usually reflects an adopted CIP or master plan
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Growth -related costs are more refined
Will be scrutinized more closely by development
community
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• Available data to support the methodology
• No adopted facility plans or "iffy" CIP (Incremental)
• Long-term capital improvement plan or adopted facility
master plans (Plan -Based)
• Level of service reflected in capital plan?
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Current LOS versus existing LOS
Is it financially feasible?
How will existing deficiencies be funded?
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• Site specific
• Developer constructs a capital facility included in
fee calculations
• Debt service
Avoid double payment due to existing or future
bonds
• Dedicated revenues
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Property tax, local option sales tax, gas tax
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Growth rates provided by Maricopa
Association of Governments
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Base
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Population
Household
24,029
24,237
24,447
24,658
24,872
25,087
25,304
25,523
25,744
25,967
26,1922,163
2,163
Peak 28,840 29,048 29,258 29,470 29,683 29,898 30,115 30,334 30,555 30,778 31,003
Housing Units
Single Family
8,445
8,509
8,574
8,640
8,706
8,773
8,840
8,908
8,977
9,046
9,115
670
Multi -Family
4,823
4,860
4,897
4,935
4,973
5,011
5,050
5,089
5,128
5,168
5,208
385
Total Housing Units
13,268
13,369
13,472
13,575
13,679
13,784
13,890
13,997
14,105
14,213
14,323
1,055
Employment
Industrial
455
458
462
464
466
468
470
471
473
475
477
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Commercial
2,838
2,871
2,938
2,981
3,025
3,069
3,114
3,159
3,205
3,252
3,300
462
Institutional
469
478
502
512
523
534
545
557
568
580
592
123
Office
1,759
1,793
1,887
1,904
1,920
1,937
1,954
1,972
1,989
2,006
2,024
265
872
Total Employment
5,521
5,600
5,789
5,861
5,934
6,008
6,083
6,159
6,236
6,314
6,393
Nonresidential Floor Area (KSF)
Industrial
280
282
284
285
286
288
289
290
291
292
293
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Commercial
1,212
1,226
1,255
1,273
1,291
1,310
1,330
1,349
1,369
1,389
1,409
197
Institutional
505
514
540
551
563
575
587
599
611
624
637
132
Office
593
604
636
642
647
653
659
664
670
676
682
89
431
Total Nonres. Floor Area 2,590 2,626 2,715 2,751 2,787 2,826 2,865 2,902 2,941 2,981 3,0211
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• Service Area: Citywide
• Components
• Developed Park Land (incremental)
• Community Park Amenities (incremental)
• Park Trails (incremental)
• 10 -Year Demand
• Community Parks
• 10.3 Developed acres of land, $410,000
• 5.7 amenities, $1.78 million
• Park Trails
• 4,181 Linear Feet, $38,798
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Developed Park Land
Park Amenities
Park Trails
Development Fee Report
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Residential Development
Single Family
Multi -Family
$163.81
$712.75
$15.48
$10.97
$903.02
2.15
1.66
$64.41
$280.24
$6.09
$1.80
$352.53
Development Fees Der Unit
$1,941 $1,301 $640
$1,499 $1,301 $198
Commercial
Institutional
Office
Assisted Living (per bed)
Hotel (per room)
1. See Land Use Assumptions
1.63
2.34
0.93
2.97
0.61
$0.57
$0.00
$0.57
$0.83
$0.00
$0.83
$0.33
$0.00
$0.33
$1.05
$0.00
$1.05
$216
N/A
N/A
$206
N/A
N/A
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• Service Area: Citywide
• Components
• Facilities (incremental)
• Apparatus (incremental)
• Equipment (incremental)
• 10 -Year Demand
• 1,452 square feet, $614,000
• 0.5 apparatus, $135,000
• 2.9 units of equipment, $7,237
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Fire Stations
$190.08
$232.91
Fire Apparatus
$41.85
$51.28
Fire Equipment
$2.24
$2.74
Development Fee Report
$9.55
$4.87
Total
$243.73
$291.80
Residential Development
Single Family
Multi -Family
Nonresidential Development
Industrial
Commercial
Institutional
Office
Assisted Living (per bed)
Hotel (per room)
1. See Land Use Assumptions.
2.15
1.66
Development Fees per Unit
$524 $300 I $224
$405 $300 $105
Development Fees per Square Foot
1.63
2.34
0.93
2.97
0.61
0.58
$0.47
$0.24 $0.23
$0.24 $0.44
$0.24 $0.03
$0.24 $0.62
N/A N/A
N/A N/A
$0.68
$0.27
$0.87
$179
$170
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• Service Area: Citywide
• Components
• Stations (incremental)
• 10 -Year Demand
• 464 square feet of station space, $102,924
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Po lice FaciIities $30.55 $8.75
Development Fee Report $9.55 $1.07
Total $40.11 $9.82
Fe Development
Development Type Persons per Proposed Current Increase /
Household' Fees Fees
•• • 1 •
Nonresidential Development
Development Fees per Square Foot
Industrial
Commercial
Institutional
Office
Assisted Living (per bed)
Hotel (per room)
1. See Land Use Assumptions
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4.96
50%
$0.02
$0.00
$0.02
37.75
33%
$0.12
$0.00
$0.12
19.52
50%
$0.10
$0.00
$0.10
9.74
50%
$0.05
$0.00
$0.05
2.60
50%
$13
N/A
N/A
8.36
50%
$41
N/A
N/A
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• Service Area: Citywide
• Components
• Arterial Improvements (Plan -Based)
• Intersection Improvements (incremental)
• Multi -Use Trail Improvements (incremental)
• 10 -Year Demand
• 5.3 lane miles, $5.8 million
• 1.3 Improved Intersections, $812,500
• 0.9 Miles Multi -Use Trails, $562,500
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Arterial Improvements
Improved Intersections
Multi -Use Trails
Development Fee Report
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Average Miles per Trip
Residential Development
Single Family
Multi -Family
$112.11
$15.72
$10.52
$0.48
$138.83
6.760
7.29I 63
3.63 63%
Development Fees per Unit
121% I $2,597
$0 $5,215
$0 $2,597
Industrial
Commercial
Institutional
Office
Assisted Living (per bed)
Hotel (per room)
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4.96
50%
73%
$1.70
37.75
33%
66%
$7.72
19.52
50%
73%
$6.69
9.74
50%
73%
$3.34
2.60
50%
73%
$891
8.36
50%
73%
$2,864
$0.00
$1.70
$0.00
$7.72
$0.00
$6.69
$0.00
$3.34
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
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Current Fees Residential Development I Development Fees per Unit
Single Family I $300I $1,301 I $0 I $0 I $1,601
Multi -Family $300 $1,301 $0 $0 $1,601
Proposed Fees I Residential Development Development Fees per Unit
Single Family
Multi -Family
$524I $1,941
$405 $1,499
$5,215 $86 $7,767
$2,597 $67 $4,567
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Industrial
$0.47
$0.57
$1.70
Commercial
$0.68
$0.83
$7.72
Institutional
$0.27
$0.33
$6.69
Office
$0.87
$1.05
$3.34
Assisted Living (per bed)
$179
$216
$891
Hotel (per room)
$170
$206
$2,864
$0.02
$2.77
$0.12
$9.35
$0.10
$7.38
$0.05
$5.30
$13
$1,298
$41
$3,280
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Nov 5: Adoption, LUA/llP
Dec 17: Public Hearing, Development Fees
Jan 21: Adoption, Development Fees
Apr 5: Fees Effective
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PLANNING PROCESS MILESTONES
Step 1
September -December 2018
(Completed)
Step 2
January -July 2019
(Completed)
Step 3
August 2019 — February 2020
Step 4
March -November 2020
WHERE WE ARE AT
• Preparation of Public Participation Plan
• Data Gathering & Analysis/Map Preparation
• Background and Current Conditions Report
• Gather Community Input/ Public Outreach
• Current General Plan Review
• Visioning Report
• Draft Plan
• Public Review and Comment
• Prepare revised Draft Plan
• 60 -day Review
• P&Z Commission Hearings and
Recommendation
• Council Hearings and Approval
• Voter Approval
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Section I: Setting the Stage
Introduction
Background Information
Vision
• Secuui i I I: I nriving Neighborhoods
• Section III: Thriving Environment
• Built Environment
• Great Places - Character Areas
• Social Environment
• Connectivity, Access, Mobility
• Public Facilities and Services
• Natural Environment
• Section IV: Thriving Economy
• Section V: Plan Administration
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Picture an inviting desert oasis in the Phoenix metropolitan
region, a place where:
VISION
Native desert vegetation, topography, and natural resources
are valued and preserved
Distant mountains by day and countless stars by night offer a
magical setting
Neighbors and visitors gather at special events and festivals
Unique recreation, dining, and shopping options abound
Innovation and creativity deliver meaningful employment
opportunities
A variety of housing options are available in safe, quiet,
pleasant, and enjoyable neighborhoods
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Picture an inviting desert oasis in the Phoenix metropolitan
region, a place where:
VISION
Native desert vegetation, topography, and natural resources are valued and
preserved
Distant mountains by day and countless stars by night offer a magical
setting
Neighbors and visitors gather at special events and festivals
Unique recreation, dining, and shopping options abound
Innovation and creativity deliver meaningful employment opportunities
A variety of housing options are available in safe, quiet, pleasant, and
enjoyable neighborhoods
Fountain Hills: Your Future Awaits
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Existing General Plan
PLAN PHILOSOPHY
Specific land use designations
Strictly follows State Statute requirements
Certainty but lack of flexibility or local response
Proposed Pan
Character areas
Integrates statute requirements to address issues
holistically
Allows greater flexibility
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Achieve Vision by integrating:
Neighborhoods
Environment
Economy
To create a Thriving Community
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Achieve Vision by integrating:
Neighborhoods
Environment
Economy
To create a Thriving Community
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Character Area Approach
CHARACTER AREAS
Defines the character of different areas based on:
• Land use
• Building heights
• Lot coverage
• Circulation system
Focuses on maintaining or enhancing the character
Allows greater flexibility to respond to both neighborhood
and market issues
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Character Description:
CHARACTER AREAS
NEIGHBORHOODS
Primarily residential; three sub -categories
• Large Lot
• Mixed Neighborhood
• Urban
Allow for complementary uses such as schools,
parks, churches
Plan:
Maintain character of existing area
Allow continued use and development of existing
non-residential uses
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Character Description:
CHARACTER AREAS
COMMERCE CENTER
Existing commercial area at Fountain Hills Blvd.
and Palisades Blvd. geared toward daily shopping
Primarily commercial with mixed-use and high
density multi -residence uses
Suburban, auto -oriented development form
Plan:
Maintenance
Encourage improved multi -modal transportation and
pedestrian circulation connectivity to surrounding
areas
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Character Description:
CHARACTER AREAS
TOWN CENTER
Multi -story, mixed use area
Combination of both urban and suburban forms
Common parking areas
Plan:
Encourage further development of urban form
Improve walkability
Architecture consistent with small town theme
Vibrant Town center
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Character Description:
CHARACTER AREAS
S H EA MAIN GATEWAY
Low intensity commercial and industrial buildings
Auto -oriented
Mostly one-story buildings in parking lots
Plan:
Enhance as a gateway into Town
Allow for infill and redevelopment consistent with
Town identity
Increase mix of uses
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Character Description:
CHARACTER AREAS
SAGUARO BOULEVARD
One- and two-story commercial buildings
Low intensity uses
Plan:
Maintain and redevelop
Improve Saguaro Blvd streetscape
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Goal 1: Future development, redevelopment and infill
protects neighborhoods and balances economic health,
community well-being, and natural resources.
GOALS
Goal 2: Development, redevelopment and infill support
Fountain Hills' small town identity and the distinct character
of each area while fostering long-term viability.
Goal 3: Monitor development, revitalization, redevelopment
and infill.
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Goal 4: Allow the Town Center to achieve its full potential.
Goal 5: Preserve open space and maintain strict guidelines
for the conservation of natural resources.
Goal 6: Position current State Trust land to sustain feasible
future growth.
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