Pinal County Comprehensive Plan Pinal Preferred Future Leadership is planting a tree knowing you will never enjoy the shade he Pinal Vision is the foundation for developing the Pinal Preferred Alternative. Over 2,000 people have been actively involved in the process to date. his input led to the creation of the Pinal Vision and the Pinal Preferred Future Alternatives that was presented in April 2008 at six Workshops around Pinal County. FIRS, SOME HISORY What we heard to date We don t want to be Phoenix or ucson Pinal should be different Pinal should learn from other cities/regions mistakes Pinal should be proactive and innovative Some of the Pinal Realities that impacts the county s future planning Approved residential developments under Pinal County jurisdiction average 3.5 dwelling units per acre State rust Land is 2/3 of available developable land in Pinal County; without meaningful State rust Land reform, this can develop at a minimum of 1.0 dwelling unit per acre Pinal County has very limited control over development with regard to water (Arizona Department of Water Resources) Agriculture is a business, not a land use Pinal has a rapid increase in road congestion, restricted road capacity, and lack of connectivity between communities In Pinal, over 650,000 dwelling units have already been entitled o Accommodates approximately 1.625 million people o Nearly ½ in unincorporated Pinal County Currently, 160 jobs exist for every 1,000 residents in Pinal County; this has dropped from 200 in 2001 (compare to 585 and 514 jobs per 1,000 residents in Maricopa and Pima Counties, respectively) Pinal County will soon be as large as Pima County 042508
ABOU HE ALERNAIVE DEVELOPMEN What we heard in February Participants favored the "Corridor Focused" alternative that concentrated significant economic and residential development along the central-pinal corridors, but they cited the desire to identify some additional development in East County. Participants agreed that allowing higher-density development in some parts of Pinal County was an acceptable solution to preserving large swaths of open space in the County. Participants saw a need for both intra- and inter-pinal transit opportunities, such as bus rapid transit and commuter rail between Phoenix and ucson. Participants favor the consideration of a regional commercial airport in central Pinal. Build Out Planning Scenarios he Land Use and ransportation Scenarios are based on potential Build Out. Build out analyzes existing environmental assets, land ownership, and development patterns and determines all future potential development within the confines of the Pinal Vision. Build out assumes a long range planning horizon with no date specific for build out. his type of build out planning provides an effective tool to guide strategic planning and ensure effective implementation. PINAL PREFERRED ALERNAIVE: LAND USE, MULIMODAL CIRCULAION, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMEN Land Use Philosophy: Employs corridor focused philosophy, concentrating higher density development in Pinal s core and preserving rural-feel of east County Plans for large swaths of open space Provides a variety of residential housing options argets employment of 500 jobs per 1,000 residents Plans for buildout Changes from February 2008: Adds new land use categories: Variety of Residential Municipal General Commercial Airport Expansion General Public Facilities/Services Noise Sensitive Area Addresses land uses in incorporated, municipal planning areas (MPAs), and current comprehensive plan Multimodal Circulation Philosophy: Employs corridor focused philosophy Considers other regional studies/plans, including: I-8 and I-10 Hidden Valley Roadway Framework Study Pinal County Comprehensive Plan Preferred Alternative Overview 2
Pinal Regionally Significant Routes (RSRs) Pinal County Corridor Definition Studies (US 60 Alignment, SR 802, North/South) I-10 Corridor Study Small Area ransportation Studies (SAS) Includes municipal general plans to ensure good regional connectivity Changes from February 2008: Adds a variety of high capacity roadways to compliment and use pattern and serve activity centers Expands varying levels of transit County-wide Creates a context sensitive corridor on SR 79 Identifies transit centers Economic Development Philosophy: Employs corridor focused philosophy to concentrate infrastructure and provide for quality employment locations Strives to produce a competitive jobs per resident ratio Locates a commercial airport and airport expansion area Provides appropriate levels of economic development in east County while preserving the unique character Changes from February 2008: Identifies an additional mixed use activity center type: Hospitality/ourism Adds activity centers along SR 79 in concert with municipal planning Adds east County Hospitality/ourism Corridor Identifies new economic development land uses, including: Municipal General Commercial Agriculture Urban Mixed Use Employment 1 and 2 Airport Expansion Places employment along major transportation corridors, including rail Pinal County Comprehensive Plan Preferred Alternative Overview 3
Land Use Ranchette Residential (0-0.3 du/ac) includes single family residential areas with minimum lots sizes of 3.3 acres. Rural Residential (0-1 du/ac) includes areas that allow up to one house per acre lot. he intent is to provide for a rural lifestyle as well as to encourage constraints, such as hillsides, rivers, washes, and other features. Low Density Residential (1-4 du/ac) includes residential development on lots from ¼ acre to one house per acre with the intent to provide for a larger lot development pattern. Suitability is determined by location, access, existing land use patterns, and natural and manmade constraints. Medium Density Residential (4-8 du/ac) includes suburban-type development that is intended to be predominantly single-family detached residential development. High Density Residential (8-18 du/ac) provides areas for apartments and condominium complexes ranging from 8 to 18 gross dwelling units per acre. A full range of urban services and infrastructure is required and must have an adequate street network. Municipal General Commercial provides locations for commercial-type developments that are included in the respective adopted municipal general plans. NOE: Within Pinal County (unincorporated areas) small scale commercial (20-40 acres) retail, services, and office are not shown on the land use plan but may be included in appropriate land use designations determined by Pinal County and within guidelines. Large commercial is intended to be included as a component of Mixed Use Activity Centers. Agriculture includes areas where agri-business activities are permitted including traditional farming and ranching operations. Urban Mixed Use is associated with higher density residential land uses, as well as a mix of commercial and employment activities. Employment 1 are areas within Pinal County jurisdiction that support a variety of business activities such as industrial, office, business park, and warehousing and distribution that create quality employment opportunities. hese areas are intended to be flexible to accommodate the businesses of the future that may be different than what currently exist. Employment 2 are areas within incorporated municipalities that support a variety of business activities such as industrial, office, business park, and warehousing and distribution that creates quality employment opportunities. hese areas are intended to be flexible to accommodate the businesses of the future that may be different than what currently exist. Pinal County recommends that the local jurisdiction recognize these areas in their planning processes with the goal of reaching a sustainable countywide jobs-to-population balance. Mining/Extraction identifies those areas where mineral resources have been identified, prospectively identified, or is likely to be identified in the future. Airport Expansion surrounds existing or future airports to allow for adequate buffering of surrounding land uses, expansion of airport operations and facilities, and employment uses compatible with the airport. Recreation/Conservation identified are under an extra layer of federal protection, meaning that any infrastructure planned to traverse these lands will have to go through a federal permitting process and environmental review. Open Space (or minimum 1 du/ac) indicates lands preserved for recreational purposes or those lands protected for cultural or ecological reasons. indicates a sovereign nation, operating under its own tribal government. Commercial Airport is a facility served by passenger service and air freight providers that is buffered from incompatible uses and with surrounding employment-related uses that take advantage of aviation services. General Aviation Airport has 10 or more based aircraft and has 2,000 or more annual aircraft operations. Military represents the Florence National Guard arget Range. General Public Facilities/Services includes public facilities that require significant space such as landfills, wastewater treatment facilities, water campuses, and concentrations of public buildings. Noise Sensitive Area includes areas adjacent to airports with decibel levels of 65 ldn or greater. hese areas should be considered for uses other than residential. 041608
Legend Land Use Plan Residential Ranchette Residential (0-0.3 du/ac) Rural Residential (0-1 du/ac) Low Density Residential (1-4 du/ac) Medium Density Residential (4-8 du/ac) High Density Residential (8-18 du/ac) Lost Dutchman State Park Apache Gold Canyon onto National Forest Commercial Municipal General Commercial Boyce hompson Arboretum State Park Employment Agriculture Urban Mixed Use Employment-1 Employment -2 Mining/Extraction Airport Expansion Superior MARICOPA COUNY Hohokam -Pima National Monument Queen Creek White Canyon Wilderness Bapchule Florence National Guard arget Range Gila River Indian Sacaton Maricopa Kearny Ak-Chin Indian San Carlos Apache Florence Public Facilities and Services Ä Commercial Airport! General Aviation Airport Military General Public Facilities/Services Noise Sensitive Area Winkelman Coolidge Ä! Casa Grande Stanfield Sonoran Desert National Monument Chui Chu able op Mountain Dudleyville Arizona City Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness GRAHAM COUNY MARICOPA COUNY Natural Infrastructure Recreation/Conservation Open Space (min. 1 du/ac) GILA COUNY Eloy Picacho Roadways Interstate Highway High Capacity Roadway Enhanced Parkway Parkway Principal Arterial Mammoth ohono O odham DRAF Gu Komelik Ironwood Forest National Monument Picacho Peak State Park Red Rock Ironwood Forest National Monument State Park San Manuel Coronado National Forest PIMA COUNY Notes: 1. All adopted master plans and/or development agreements remain as valid entitlements and should be referred to in conjunction with the Pinal County Land Use Plan. he adopted entitlements are valid and if any changes are made, the land use, policies and guidelines outlined will be followed. 2. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information shown, Pinal County makes no warranty, expressed or implied; as to its absolute accuracy and expressly disclaims liability for the accuracy. 3. Generalized future land use plans (as of 2007) for incorporated areas are illustrated. Source: ALRIS 2006, ADO 2007, Pinal County 2007, CAAG 2007 4. Pinal County Open Space and rails Master Plan (adopted 2007) provides the base open space network. 5. State rust Lands or privately-held lands identified as open space may be developed at a minimum of one dwelling unit per acre per state law unless it is added to the public domain or protected using other techniques that respect private property rights. April 15, 2008
Multimodal Circulation indicates a sovereign nation, operating under its own tribal government. Airport Expansion surrounds existing or future airports to allow for adequate buffering of surrounding land uses, expansion of airport operations and facilities, and employment uses compatible with the airport. Commercial Airport is a facility served by passenger service and air freight providers that is buffered from incompatible uses and with surrounding employment-related uses that take advantage of aviation services. General Aviation Airport has 10 or more based aircraft and has 2,000 or more annual aircraft operations. Noise Sensitive Area includes areas adjacent to airports with decibel levels of 65 ldn or greater. hese areas should be considered for uses other than residential. Context Sensitive Corridor is a transportation corridor that implements unique and innovative features to maintain the natural ambiance and character of the area, including significant native vegetation set backs, protected viewsheds and washes, minimal signage and lighting, and limited access points. Principal Arterials are typically six (6) lanes, three (3) in each direction and are major roadways that emphasize a high level of traffic mobility and a low level of access to land. Generally, roadways of regional importance and are intended to serve moderate to high volumes of traffic traveling relatively long distances and at higher speeds. Principal Arterials require a right-of-way of 130-150 feet. Parkways are typically six (6) lanes, three (3) in each direction and are designed for relatively uninterrupted, high-volume mobility between areas. Access to the areas is limited and may include a mixture of intersections (at-grade) and interchanges (grade-separated). Parkways require 200 feet of right-of-way. Enhanced Parkways are typically six (6) lanes, three (3) in each direction with limited access, usually intersections spaced at ½ mile, with a higher proportion of intersections that would be grade-separated. Right-of-way requirements for Enhanced Parkways are 300 feet. High Capacity Roadway are typically four (4) to eight (8) lanes, two (2) to four (4) in each direction with posted speeds 65 75 mph. hese roadways are fully controlled access, with no private access from adjacent properties, and feature gradeseparated interchanges. 300-400 feet right-of-way is needed for High Capacity Roadways. Interstate Highway indicates federal roadways designated for limited access high-speed, long distance travel to move people, goods, services and national defense. Commuter Rail includes rail service designed for persons commuting to and from the metropolitan Phoenix area, service designed for persons commuting to and from the ucson area, and regional service connecting ucson and Phoenix. High Capacity Regional ransit could include any of the types of commuter rail service described above. High Capacity ransit can also be light rail transit or bus rapid transit. Light Rail o Electrically powered vehicles and operate in a dedicated right-of-way o Light rail guideways are reserved for rail vehicles only and do not function as travel lanes for motor vehicles o Stations are spaced a minimum of ½ mile apart and feature commuter rail-like amenities such as parking and ticket machines o Light rail vehicles have maximum speeds of 60 mph or higher and typically have end-to-end travel times within the corridor that are competitive with automobile travel times. Bus Rapid ransit (BR) exists in several forms. o Resembles light rail except that the vehicles travel on rubber tires instead of rails o Rail-like stations, park-and-ride lots, and pre-board ticketing are used o BR uses deluxe transit coaches with amenities such as high-backed seating (Phoenix) or hybrid power (Flagstaff), and limited stops o Vehicles travel on freeways and use dedicated lanes or cue-jumpers when available Medium Capacity Regional ransit could include modern street car service, fixed-route bus service, or deviated fixed route bus service, as warranted by the residential and employment density of the corridor and transit travel volume. Modern Streetcars o Rail vehicles that closely resemble light rail vehicles. o ypically an upgrade to fixed-route bus service and could be further upgraded to high-capacity light rail through revisions in the corridor architecture if growth and densities warrant. Fixed-route bus service (is the typical bus service on most routes in the Phoenix and ucson areas) o Provided by 40 foot-long vehicles having capacities of about 60 riders. o On regional routes where communities are farther apart, intercity coaches similar to Greyhound buses could be used o Phoenix and ucson vehicles use alternative fuels hybrid vehicles are a likely future development. Deviated fixed-route bus service is usually o Provided along corridors or in communities where area population and density do not warrant higher capacity forms of transit (such as in Coolidge) o Shorter vehicles are used, carrying between 7 and 22 persons. o hey can be powered with alternative fuels and future hybrid models are likely. 041608
Multimodal Legend Circulation Plan Apache Gold Canyon Superior!Ä Employment Airport Expansion Public Facilities and Services Commercial Airport General Aviation Airport Noise Sensitive Area Natural Infrastructure Context Sensitive Corridor MARICOPA COUNY Maricopa Ak-Chin Indian Stanfield Bapchule Gila River Indian MARICOPA COUNY Sacaton Casa Grande Queen Creek Coolidge Florence National Guard arget Range Florence!Ä Kearny GILA COUNY Dudleyville Winkelman San Carlos Apache Roadways Interstate Highway High Capacity Roadway Enhanced Parkway Parkway Principal Arterial ransit Commuter Rail High Capacity Regional ransit Medium Capacity Regional ransit ransit Center Chui Chu Arizona City Eloy Picacho GRAHAM COUNY Mammoth ohono O odham DRAF Gu Komelik Red Rock San Manuel Notes: 1. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information shown, Pinal County makes no warranty, expressed or implied; as to its absolute accuracy and expressly disclaims liability for the accuracy. PIMA COUNY Source: ALRIS 2006, ADO 2007, Pinal County 2007, CAAG 2007 April 15, 2008
Economic Development Economic Development raises the standard of living for people, creates employment opportunities, supports business growth and sustainability, and increases quality of life through and by business, government, and the community. Quality Employment is defined as jobs that pay comparable wages to those in Maricopa and Pima Counties, that provide full benefits for employees, offer continuing educational choices, and provide advancement and career path opportunities. Buildout is defined as all land within Pinal County being designated with an appropriate land use based on a series of criteria, including land ownership patterns, topographic and environmental constraints and opportunities, development potential, infrastructure support, and private property rights. Buildout does not occur at any certain date, since development and growth are dependent upon cyclical market trends and private property interests. Municipal General Commercial provides locations for commercial-type developments that are included in the respective adopted municipal general plans. NOE: Within Pinal County (unincorporated areas) small scale commercial (20-40 acres) retail, services, and office are not shown on the land use plan but may be included in appropriate land use designations determined by Pinal County and within guidelines. Large commercial is intended to be included as a component of Mixed Use Activity Centers. Mixed Use Activity Center is intended to include a mix of office, retail, high and urban density residential uses in a master planned, integrated manner. hese uses may be located within a development, either horizontally or vertically in form. his may be accomplished on multiple parcels of land with multiple owners as long as the site is planned and developed as an integrated development. See: Mixed Use Activity Centers definition exhibit. Agriculture includes areas where agri-business activities are permitted including traditional farming and ranching operations. Urban Mixed Use is associated with higher density residential land uses, as well as a mix of commercial and employment activities. Employment 1 are areas within Pinal County jurisdiction that support a variety of business activities such as industrial, office, business park, and warehousing and distribution that create quality employment opportunities. hese areas are intended to be flexible to accommodate the businesses of the future that may be different than what currently exist. Employment 2 are areas within incorporated municipalities that support a variety of business activities such as industrial, office, business park, and warehousing and distribution that creates quality employment opportunities. hese areas are intended to be flexible to accommodate the businesses of the future that may be different than what currently exist. Pinal County recommends that the local jurisdiction recognize these areas in their planning processes with the goal of reaching a sustainable countywide jobs-to-population balance. Mining/Extraction identifies those areas where mineral resources have been identified, prospectively identified, or is likely to be identified in the future. Hospitality/ourism Corridor designates an area, due to its unique environmental character, where tourist activity is anticipated and complimentary amenities such as lodging, resorts, sightseeing tours, and recreational activities will need to be developed in order to maximize positive economic benefits. Airport Expansion surrounds existing or future airports to allow for adequate buffering of surrounding land uses, expansion of airport operations and facilities, and employment uses compatible with the airport. indicates a sovereign nation, operating under its own tribal government. Post Secondary Education Opportunities include university, college, community college and training facilities. Medical Institutions include hospitals, clinics and other medical facilities. Commercial Airport is a facility served by passenger service and air freight providers that is buffered from incompatible uses and with surrounding employment-related uses that take advantage of aviation services. General Aviation Airport has 10 or more based aircraft and has 2,000 or more annual aircraft operations. Military represents the Florence National Guard arget Range. General Public Facilities/Services includes public facilities that require significant space such as landfills, wastewater treatment facilities, water campuses, and concentrations of public buildings. Noise Sensitive Area includes areas adjacent to airports with decibel levels of 65 or greater. hese areas should be considered for uses other than residential. 041608
Economic Legend Commercial Municipal General Commercial Development Plan MARICOPA COUNY Queen Creek Apache Gold Canyon Superior Mixed Use Activity Center Low Intensity Activity Center Mid Intensity Activity Center High Intensity Activity Center Hospitality/ourism Activity Center Employment Agriculture Urban Mixed Use Employment-1 Employment-2 Mining/Extraction Hospitality/ourism Corridor Airport Expansion MARICOPA COUNY Maricopa Ak-Chin Indian Stanfield ohono O odham Bapchule Gila River Indian Chui Chu Sacaton Casa Grande Arizona City Eloy Coolidge Picacho Florence National Guard arget Range Florence!Ä Kearny GILA COUNY Dudleyville Winkelman Mammoth San Carlos Apache GRAHAM COUNY!Ä Public Facilities and Services Post Secondary Education Opportunities Medical Institutions Commercial Airport General Aviation Airport Military General Public Facilities/Services Noise Sensitive Area Roadways Interstate Highway High Capacity Roadway Enhanced Parkway Parkway Principal Arterial DRAF Gu Komelik Red Rock San Manuel Notes: 1. Generalized future land use plans for incorporated areas (as of 2007) area illustrated. 2. Mixed Use Activity Centers are not drawn to scale and are approximate recommended locations. 3. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information shown, Pinal County makes no warranty, expressed or implied; as to its absolute accuracy and expressly disclaims liability for the accuracy. PIMA COUNY Source: ALRIS 2006, ADO 2007, Pinal County 2007, CAAG 2007 April 15, 2008
Mixed Use Activity Centers Low Intensity Activity Center Approximately 100 acres Contains land uses such as: o Office o Commercial/Markets o ourism/hospitality o Medium Density Residential Example: raditional Downtown Areas Mid Intensity Activity Center Approximately 500 acres Contains land uses such as: o Clustered Office o Commercial o ourism/hospitality o Medical o Medium Density Residential Example: Superstition Springs Area High Intensity Activity Center Approximately 1,000 to 1,500 acres Contains land uses such as: o Offices o Business parks o Industrial o High and Medium Density Residential Example: Scottsdale Airpark Area (without Airport) Sources: he Woodlands Convention Center and Bureau, 2008; EPA, 2008 Hospitality Activity Center Approximately 100 acres Contains land uses such as: o Entertainment o Recreation o ourism Venue o Gaming o Lodging and Resort 041608
Why Activity Centers are Important in Pinal Pinal is at the heart of one of the fastest growing regions in the nation. Growth in non-municipal areas requires an aggressive approach to economic development by the County. Places for business development is the first step in creating the jobs Pinal will require. Rapid population growth needs rapid job growth to keep Pinal balanced. he lack of jobs will prevent Pinal from being economically sustainable. Will we be bedroom or balanced? Source: he Future At Pinal, Morrison Institute, 2007; Maricopa Association of Governments, 2008 041608