Title
Authorization to Accept 108.7 Acres of Vacant Land by Special Warranty Deed from RJT Homes - Carver Mountain LLC and to Designate as Mountain Preserve (Ordinance S-51618) - District 8
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to accept approximately 108.7 acres of vacant undeveloped land located north of W. Carver Road, between 43rd and 51st avenues, by special warranty deed from RJT Homes - Carver Mountain LLC, its successors, and assigns, and to designate as "Mountain Preserve" in accordance with the provisions of Chapter XXVI of the City Charter.
Report
Summary
In 2012, the Parks and Recreation Board approved to accept a land donation on the north side of Carver Road between 43rd and 51st avenues, as part of a rezoning stipulation granted to Carver Mountain Vistas, LLC to provide a natural space for a desert park or mountain preserve land for future trailhead and user amenities. Subsequently, the development suffered setbacks and was ultimately not constructed. In 2022, the current owner, RJT Homes - Carver Mountain LLC (RJT), re-initiated the development process of the project including the stipulation to donate the land. The Parks and Recreation Department provided an update to the Parks and Recreation Board on November 16, 2023. A condition of the acceptance is for RJT to construct and build edge protection fencing parallel to Carver Road. The property will be conveyed by a special warranty deed at no cost to the City with RJT responsible for expenses related to the donation.
The real property to be accepted is approximately 108.7 acres of vacant land identified by Maricopa County Assessor parcel numbers 300-08-011A, 300-08-012K, 300-11-817, 300-11-818, and 300-11-821.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The Parks and Recreation Board approved to accept the land donation on December 13, 2012.
Location
North side of W. Carver Road, between the alignment of S. 49th and 45th avenues, if extended, and east of W. Elliot Road, if extended.
Council District: 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager John Chan and the Parks and Recreation and Finance departments.