1. Planning Commission April 14, 2010
Southern Scottsdale Character Area Plan Plan 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 Mayor’s McDowell Road Corridor/South Scottsdale Economic Development Summit
May Planning Commission presentation of Community Visioning and Existing Conditions
May 2009-February 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
2001 General Plan Character Areas
DRAFT Character Area Change

19. Non-Major Amendment Southern 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 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