A California-based developer plans to build 310 homes on the former Quail Canyon Golf Course, which spans approximately 53 acres near the southeast corner of North Oracle Road and West Rudasill Road. The regulators voted 4 to 1, with director Adelita Grijalva dissenting and approving the developer’s rezoning request to allow more housing in the area than is currently allowed.

In this plan, 210 apartments in seven three-story buildings are planned on the north side of the site, and 100 detached houses are planned on the south side. Pima Wash separates his two sections of development.

Neighborhood residents have voiced their opposition to the development, many of whom have organized themselves under a group called ”.save pima wash” raised concerns about flooding, loss of riparian habitat, project density and congestion on the nearby Rudasil Road.

The development is in District 1 of Pima County Superintendent Rex Scott, who didn’t say until Tuesday whether he plans to help with the project. After issuing a lengthy statement ahead of the vote, Scott showed his support for the development.

The supervisor said the project “represents proper landfill development” and that the developer’s commitment to water conservation efforts, mitigating impacts on wildlife and the cost of road improvements influenced his decision. said.

“I appreciate all the thoughtful and sincere input of those who oppose this project in my neighborhood. , demonstrated that it can be intelligent and dignified,” Scott said. “My promise is to continue to engage with you on all your concerns and ideas, not only for this project, but also for Rudasill Road.”

Grijalva echoed the speakers’ concerns about the environmental impact, saying the area was “an unsuitable location for high-density housing projects.”

“It’s the right place, right time, right project here,” said supervisor Sharon Bronson, adding, “Neighbors’ concerns … I think they’re addressed and moving forward, but staff and developers I think it will continue,” he said. Cooperate with your neighbors. ”

Supervisor Matt Heinz expressed support for the increased housing provided by the project, but supervisor Steve Christie did not explain his vote at the meeting.

The hours-long public hearing on the development ahead of the regulator’s vote elicited opposition from many speakers and stakeholders living around the development plan. Still, several other speakers supported plans to provide much-needed housing in the area through infill developments, a notion the developers have pushed as a central argument for project approval. is.

“This is a good project for this landfill and will play a small but necessary role in adding much-needed housing to our area,” said developer Urbania Investments. said Rory Juneman, president of He becomes a partner through local law firm Lazarus & Silvin.

Developers said the project would leave Pima Wash as a natural clearing, except for the bridge crossing, and add a seawall. But neighbors fear the development will harm wildlife and native vegetation along the river, and floods will inevitably exacerbate development.

“We have seen today how often 1-in-100-year and 1-in-200-year floods occur, but they are much more frequent than once-in-100 years. 300 homes won’t do,” said Joan Scott, one of the speakers who opposed the development.

The development “will meet or exceed the requirements of floodplain management,” Eric Shepp, deputy director of the county’s flood control district, told the commission.

If one less supervisor had voted in favor of the zoning reorganization, it would not have passed. This opposition required a supermajority vote from at least four supervisors to approve the rezoning of the area for development to proceed.

Approximately 33% of property owners within 300 feet of the zone (representing 44% of ownership within the rezoning site) filed written protests against the development, State Law A majority vote is required if both of these numbers meet the criteria of at least 20%.

A July 10 letter from the company said the day before the vote, Lazarus & Sylvin sent another request for special terms to the board after “working extensively with the Sonoran Desert Conservation Coalition.” The Board accepted this request as part of a vote.

The request includes permitting the addition of one unit for every 4,000 square feet of vacant land preserved next to Pima Wash in the southern part of the interim development plan and 100 single-family homes in the current plan. Instead of , it will be up to a total of 120 units.

The letter also states that at least 40% of the dwellings on the northern lot will be one-bedroom or studio apartments, that construction management plans will be developed to reduce the impact on surrounding property, and that owners will It also proposes agreeing to vote in favor of improved districts that fund renovations. , if proposed.