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Parking Reduction
During the process of over hauling the Certificate of Occupancy (CofO) a stakeholders group was formed that advised City Developmental Services that parking requirements are at the heart of much of the CofO issue as well as the reason for many unused buildings throughout the City. The City responded with an aggressive first step that would reduce parking requirements to 3 for every 1000 square feet as well as allow business owners to work with the City to use existing buildings for business even if they don’t meet current parking requirements. Last night at the City Planning Commission the commissioners voted 10-2 to recommend reducing parking requirements throughout the City of Tucson.

Impact Fees & Economic Stimulus
On Tuesday the 10th at Mayor and Council study session, the idea of suspending impact fees for a year was discussed. The idea was put forward by Council Member Glassman and Council Member Scott made a motion to create a stakeholders group that would examine this impact fee idea as well as another idea put forward by Council Member Scott as a possible economic stimulus to the region.

With five days left before the committee is supposed to give its recommendation to Mayor and Council they are really no closer to an agreement then they were when they started. The committee has been working tirelessly but many on the committee seem rooted in a position that they will not sway from. Their second to last meeting is this evening. Laura Mance deserves a big thank you for representing us and working so hard on this issue.

    Marana News

Marana DRAFT Habitat Conservation Plan AND Draft Environmental Impact Statement are Now Available for Public Review
The Marana Draft Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) and the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) are available for public review as of March 2, 2009 (Federal Register Vol 74, No. 39 pages 9101-9103). Read-only copies of these documents are available at http://www.fws.gov/southwest/es/arizona/.

The Marana HCP provides measures to minimize and mitigate the effects of the proposed incidental take of federally listed species to the maximum extent practicable. If adopted, this HCP will provide for long-term regional planning and will help protect wildlife and habitat while improving the quality of life for Marana residents.

Three Public Meetings Will Be Held:
April 2nd, Thursday, at the Marana Municipal Complex 2nd Floor Large Conference Center 11555 W. Civic Center Dr., Marana, AZ, from 6:00 to 8:00pm

April 15, Wednesday, at the Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Branch Library
7800 N. Schisler Dr., Marana, AZ (Southeast corner of Silverbell and Cortaro Roads) from 6:00 to 8:00pm

April 16, Thursday, at the Heritage Highlands Clubhouse ballroom
4949 W. Heritage Club Blvd., Marana, AZ, from 6:00 to 8:00pm

Comments are due before May 1, 2009

Marana Town Council Elections
Four Council seats will be filled in 2009. Click the following link to find the polling locations for the March 10, 2009 Primary election: http://www.marana.com/DocumentView.asp?DID=2314. Your Tucson Association of REALTORS® Candidate and Ballot Measure Task Force will conduct interviews and provide the membership with endorsements prior to the General Election Day.

March 10, 2009 - Primary Election Day
May 19, 2009 - General Election Day - Registration Deadline: April 20, 2009