THE PROPOSED RE-ZONING OF NORTH TULA & PICTURE ROCKS RD. TO RURAL CROSSOROADS
Comments
#1
The area is not compatible to handle the traffic increase of these big rig RVs. By road traffic load laws, all the rigs will have to come up Rudasil. Picture Rocks would be too dangerous a route and would impede traffic. It will all ruin the tranquility of the area with all of the added traffic noise on a 24/7 basis.Richard Butler (Tucson, 2021-08-14)
#2
I have lived in the area for almost 30 years now and there is no way these rural, curvy roads are safe for this much added traffic, especially RVs which will impede the roads even more than they are now and make travel for all of us who live in the area even more dangerous than it already has been.Diana Butler (Tucson, 2021-08-14)
#9
In addition to the petitioners concerns, the light and noise pollution that it would create. This is sacred Sonoran Desert. The decimation that would be created is absolutely unacceptable. In addition, the displacement of wildlife would be incredible. This IS NOT an area conducive to such a development. I adamantly oppose such a rezoning.Karin Treasure 7190 N. Desert View Dr.
Tucson, AZ 85743
Karin Treasure (Tucson, 2021-08-15)
#11
My address:10281 W. Anthony Drive
Tucson, Arizona 85743
KATHY CRAY (Tucson, 2021-08-15)
#13
I am a resident in Picture Rocks and totally oppose this rezoning as a disastrous proposal to our neighborhood. Our roads and environment cannot support this population increase, not to mention the additional trash that would accumulate on the roadside.Susan Wolansky (Tucson, 2021-08-15)
#16
I’m signing because of the impact to a quiet and lovely residential area. The infrastructure cannot support it.Pam Oldfield (Tucson, 2021-08-15)
#17
We live within 500 feet of this proposed project. We live in this rural neighborhood where we respect and preserve the natural habitat of this beautiful Sonoran Desert. No to ruining it with clearing, paving, putting up lights and noise of traffic right in our back yards! No to destroying the natural beauty and habitants in the area.Toni Cox (Tucson, 2021-08-15)
#18
I'm signing because this would be a huge disruption to our community. It will negatively impact the environment, the water flow during rain, all the wildlife. It will greatly increase traffic through the Saguaro National Park that ihas it's ecosystem challenged already with the traffic as it is.Melanie Ross (Tucson, 2021-08-15)
#19
This area is a small rural residential area, by developing a large RV park there will be a significant increase in traffic thru roads that are not capable of handling this traffic making for very unsafe driving conditions as well as creating a strain on our desert resources.Lauren Thomas (Tucson, 2021-08-15)
#25
The reasons stated and also our Sonoran Desert is precious - both biologically and economically. Too much has already been destroyed. We need to conserve as much of what's left as possible.Frank Staub (Tucson, 2021-08-15)
#30
We don’t need all the extra traffic and disturbance of a quiet rural area.Alan Rogerson (Tucson, 2021-08-15)
#32
I believe this kind of development will be detrimental to the environment of Saguaro National Park West. Picture Rocks is a rural community and should remain just that. Let's address the gorilla in the room. Where the hell is the water coming from to support this facility? The developers always dodge that question, they just want quick turn profits. Let's address long term water solutions instead of just giving the profiteers their I'll gotten gains at the expense of the entire area.Curt Campbell (Tucson, 2021-08-15)
#33
I am a resident of this area and strongly object to any change of zoning for this area.Lee Wolansky (Tucson, 2021-08-16)
#37
I have a home nearby and this zoning change and the resulting RV Park would negatively affect this dark,quiet,rural residential area.(There is no commercial activity for miles around) No to big RV’s clogging the few roads in the area.No to the extra traffic.No to the extra noise and light pollution.The entire notion of this effort is nothing less than outrageous.Samuel Kalter (Tucson, 2021-08-16)
#38
An RV park should not be allowed in the middle of our beautiful desert. We have enough animals being run over and killed plus people we also have enough people passing on solid double yellow lines. Having an RV Park on Tula and Pictures Rocks road is so wrong in many ways. Thank youDiane Richert-Wilson (Tucson, 2021-08-16)
#40
Tula Lane is a dangerous street to turn on to from Picture Rocks Rd. Add an RV turning there and I see a lot more accidents. Not to mention the traffic headaches going through the park behind an RV trying to maneuver the curves in the park with 50 Picture Rocks resident's behind it just trying to get home. Please build your RV Park elsewhere.Melissa Pirisky (Tucson, 2021-08-16)
#41
The decrease in property values and added traffic to an already crowded infrastructure is a bad idea, those who represent our area should be aware of this.Clark Jacot (Tucson, 2021-08-16)
#42
I am a near neighbor to the pristine lot and vehemently oppose the proposed RV park or any development. Sincerely, Donna CorbinDonna Corbin (Tucson, 2021-08-16)
#43
I am very concerned about the request to change the current zoning of MIR in the Tula/Rudasill/Orange Grove/Saguaro National Park West, near Picture Rocks Road.The Picture Rocks area is appealing because of it's rural aspects, such as lower density, dark night skies, lower traffic, wildlife and native desert plants.
In reviewing the P21CA00004 application, I noticed references to hiking trails that are in use and could be addressed later which is a concern. I also saw that no survey has been done, apparently, and so no owls had been observed. (We observe wildlife in the surrounding area, including owls). I also noted the comments about impacts of lights and noise on parks and wild areas. Those also negatively impact rural, previously low-density areas, regardless of mitigation efforts.
I am disappointed that the meeting takes place during conventional work hours, as I would attend if I could. However, I have a work meeting to attend during that time.
Please do not approve this request to change the MIR zoning. I do not believe it is a good use of the land in the area.
Thank you for your consideration.
Catherine Kiser (Tucson, 2021-08-16)
#44
we do NOTsupport the re-zoning of the 75 acres on Tula Lane to RX-Rual CrossroadsDawn Hansen (Tucson, 2021-08-16)
#47
I'm signing because I am a resident of Picture Rocks and this rezoning will have a negative impact on the ecosystem, the neighborhood (increased traffic and noise levels), and potentially on our beautiful Saguaro National Park and state lands.Kelly-G Kishbaugh
7155 N Gemstone Rd
Tucson, AZ 85743
Kelly-G Kishbaugh (Tucson, 2021-08-16)
#52
I want to preserve the peaceful rural character of the Picture Rocks neighborhood, and because Picture Rocks Road is already an accident prone roadway that will become more dangerous if high population concentration areas are developed.Lester Salberg (Tucson, 2021-08-17)
#53
I'm signing because I am a resident of the area and I don't think this proposal of an RV park is appropriate for the area for a number of reasons. Inappropriate zoning for this, traffic creation, light pollution, noise pollution are just a few of my great concerns.Theresa McCarter (Salinas, 2021-08-17)
#55
I live in the area and believe an RV Park, especially this close to the National Park, will negatively affect the wildlife, the natural environment, as well as tourism by causing unnecessary light pollution and eradication of the natural desert people come from all over to see and hike.Jenna Bell (Tucson, 2021-08-17)
#57
I am opposed to this change to the Comprehensive Plan on Tula Ln. Zoning rules are promise by the county of how a neighborhood is expected to grow and change over time. Allowing commercial development in the form of a 200 trailer RV Park is a breach of this promise to all Picture Rocks residents.Renee Duckworth (Tucson, 2021-08-17)
#58
As residents, we fully rely on current zoning to preserve our rural neighborhood of a unique and sensitive biological hotspot adjacent to the federally protected land. The requested major zoning alteration and associated destruction of the desert necessitated by the required infrastructure would irreversibly alter this unique area and the very nature of our neighborhood. I thus strongly oppose to this rezoning request.Alex Badyaev (Tucson, 2021-08-17)
#59
Not a good idea at all!!!Jeri Markham (Tucson, 2021-08-18)
#60
I am signing because an RV Park is just not suitable for a quiet rural neighborhood. Also, the access to the park over Contzen Pass/Picture Rocks Road and Gates Pass does not allow vehicles of a certain size and weight under which RV's would not be allowed to traveled. The roads are not safewith their curves and inclines to carry recreational vehicles. Plus it would put extra stress on the section of Picture Rocks which is under the budget of The National Park System. Having worked for the county at Gilbert Ray Campground for several years, I understand the problems seasonal RV travelers have getting to their campsites. Is the county willing to totally reconfigure and pave Tula Lane which is a horrible mess. RV's would not be able to make the turn from Picture Rocks Road on to Tula Lane. These problems have obviously not been thought out by someone with RV experience.
Judy Connick (Tucson, 2021-08-18)
#61
I do not support the rezoning of this landJonathon Lytwynczuk (Tucson, 2021-08-19)
#64
I oppose the re-zoning of this area. We are in the buffer zone of the Saguaro National Park. This type of development would have a very negative impact on our community.Bobbi Stone (Tucson, 2021-08-20)
#66
We live out here because it is a quiet, peaceful area and we want to keep it that way. There are campgrounds just up the road off Kinney and I have never seen them full. I don't see how it could possibly benefit our community.Deedee Pierson (Picture Rocks, Marana, 2021-08-21)
#67
It's in my neighborhood. I don't want to see a bunch of motorhomes. Keep this in town.Robert Martin (Tucson, 2021-08-21)
#70
I live out here in Picture Rocks. Those roads are horrible and the scenery is awesome. Please don't destroy this precious desert next to our Saguaro National Park!Beverly McAlister (Cortaro, 2021-08-22)
#71
I object to the rezoning proposal because it will despoil our beautiful, vital desert.Patricia Dow (Tucson, 2021-08-22)
#72
10691 west Prickly Pear Lane. This rezone would create an area which is entirely inconsistent with the surrounding community. Picture Rocks is not a holiday camp; it is a community which respects and nurtures the desert found in Saguaro National ParkMargaret Phillips (Tucson, 2021-08-22)
#73
I oppose rezoning for the RV park, this will do nothing for the residents of Picture Rocks and the surrounding area and will ultimately reduce property values and the pride of ownership the residence have out here, there are no pros to this for the people living out here.Kevin Kubie (Tucson, 2021-08-22)
#75
When will we learn that untethered growth will be like biting off our noses to spite our face. The desert is home to many plant and animal species that are necessary for our ecosystem, of which we humans share, not only our area but for our world to survive. The water demands alone will be ridiculous! 651 N Double TJ Ranch Road.Terre Tripoli (Tucson, 2021-08-22)
#77
This build will destroy Saguaro Natl Park. Have to find another location. Too much traffic!!! Do not build there!Karen Kerber Alden (Salem, 2021-08-22)
#78
This would bring hazards to our roads and families that live in the area. We don't nor want this much traffic in our area!Stephen Parsons (Tucson, 2021-08-22)
#80
I'm signing here because this is a natural area that does not have the resources to support such a large rv park. It will negatively important native species in the area as well.Margaret Trenholm (Tucson, 2021-08-23)
#85
I have lived in Picture Rocks for 31 Years last month. The Desert deserves to remain protected. Zoning was put into place for a reason!! No exception!!Deborah Christensen (Tucson, 2021-08-23)
#87
Building an RV Park on Tula presents a fire hazard to the community and the National Park. Out of control fire pits could be devasting to the vegatation and wild life in the community. The trash generated by the park will impact wild life attracted to the area in search of food and water and pose a danger to children and families using the RV area. Traffic on the rural roads will not accomodate RV mobility and will create a hazard not only for the tourists who visit but to neighborhood children, school bus travel, elderly , wild life, and neighboorhood residents living in the community who travel to/from the work place on a daily basis.There are a multitude of negatives concerning an RV Park of that size altering the current zone requirements of the community. Safety of the RV Park itself should be a consideration. How would you possibly evacuate the RV residents in event of a fire along with the permenant residents on Tula and nearby rural passages?
Please consider the safety of all in your decisions.
Thank You. JoAnn Lacroix
JoAnn Lewis-Lacroix (Picture Rocks-Tucson, 2021-08-23)
#88
We don't need anything like this in or around our desert!Irma Flowers (Tucson, 2021-08-23)
#92
This would destroy the beauty of our community. Bringing in people who do not care about the home owners in the area. Wildlife would be disturbed and out of homes.Patricia Reaska (Tucson, 2021-08-24)
#93
I live in this neighborhood and would be directly affected by this development. The current road cannot support this kind of traffic now let alone when there is a housing community. What do you really think will happen when there are that many RVer’s in the area. They don’t even use current camping facilities located yards away.Jamie Davis (Tucson, 2021-08-24)
#94
I am in the neighborhood. For this growth, a double lane road will need to be constructed on Picture Rocks Rd. It's already heavily congested and dangerous. Please do not rezone. There are those that cross Pictures Rocks Rd. with our horses and this added traffic would be disastrous.Yvonne Stag (Tucson, 2021-08-24)
#97
I love at 2241 N Camino Altar and do not want this!Joanne Argenziano (Tucson, 2021-08-24)
#98
I live in close proximity and do not want an RV park across the street. My Address is 9817 W. Rudasill Rd.Jennifer Spicer (Tucson, 2021-08-24)
#99
There is plenty of space in town that can revamped for this purpose. Why not buy a piece of land and repurpose it?? There are other options than continuing our spread across this county.Daniel Hansy (Tucson, 2021-08-24)
#102
I’m signing because this rural community does not need or want an RV park here. Our infrastructure cannot handle such an influx of people. We don’t have the water or adequate roads to meet the demands of all the RVs in Picture Rocks, nor do we want transient neighbors who undoubtedly don’t care about the desert like the permanent residents do (ask anyone who lives next to a rental). We have very few stores and restaurants in this bedroom community, and we like it that way!This site is so close to our dear Saguaro National Park that the ecosystem will be greatly affected due to the proposed re zoning of this area with animal habitats being destroyed, noise, and light pollution in addition to the above mentioned problems. I am strongly opposed to the proposed area off of Tula being re zoned and developed.
Laura Montenegro (Tucson, 2021-08-25)
#105
I don't support spoiling the beautiful desert. It is environmentally bad for the wildlife and adds to climate change.Samantha Hendon (Tucson, 2021-08-25)
#106
Open spaces need to be open and explored.Joshua Bryant (North Ogden, 2021-08-26)
#108
I don't live in the vicinity, but I visit with some regularity and I'm familiar with the area.For Tula Lane, this is a really bad idea, and for multiple reasons:
1. It would mean major changes to the roads and to the utilities. Construction equipment will destroy plants and habitats over an area 1/4-mile wide and 1/2-mile long. Water mains will have to be rerouted and installed; branch lines will have to be installed. Electrical service will have to be provided, either underground or through the use of utility poles. A development of this size will require centralized sewage management. Each of these things will require digging and the surface destruction of the native plants and animals.
2. An RV park (or any development this large) implies at least a few acres of pavement. Pavement produces runoff, so there might have to be some kind of drainage system — which would mean more digging, possibly even some underground lines.
3. Once the park opens, the construction equipment will leave — but those vehicles will be replaced with regular visits by trucks. The largest will likely be garbage and/or recycling trucks, but water-line service and electrical utility trucks will also be needed from time to time. All of these heavy vehicles will eventually cause damage to local roads, Picture Rocks Road in particular.
4. After the RV park project has been established, the most likely next step will be to 'improve the area' through further rezoning and restrictions. The ultimate aim might well be the clearing and re-development of the east side of Tula Lane. Whether or not that’s an actual plan, the current residents will see a permanent change in their neighborhood; the rural atmosphere of Tula Lane will seriously suffer, and few locals will regard that change as an improvement.
5. An RV park of that size will need retail support in the form of nearby shopping. So the vicinity of Picture Rocks and Sandario will be seen as another possible development area. More stores, more traffic, and more congestion will appear — and there’ll be much less of a feeling of ‘community.‘ How soon will Walmart arrive?
6. There are other issues, as well: What accommodations will be made for the wildlife which presently lives in this large section of land? What connections exist between this development and the attempt to push a major highway through the area nearby to the west? By how much will the local water supply be stressed? What will the consequences be in terms of rates? As the drought and the water shortage continue to get worse, how will the current residents of the area at large be affected if this development is allowed?
7. Finally, it'd mean a serious change for all life in the area, including humans. But the local residents would see little or no benefit — problems would increase, but the profits would go elsewhere, to outsiders.
Dave Lindsley (Tucson, 2021-08-26)
#109
Wishing to keep this area intact as it’s so close to the monumentFrançoise Besencon (Tucson, 2021-08-26)
#110
I do not agree with this owners plans for the zoning in picture rocks.Sharon Mutzberg (Marana, 2021-08-26)
#112
This is a beautiful part of the desert that I know well. People live close to nature here. They have respected zoning laws and believe they should not be changed to allow this business venture that would create so much harm to this corner of the already endangered habitat.Many thanks
Marcus whitaker
Marcus Whitaker (Tucson, 2021-08-27)
#113
Because we owe it to ourselves and our kids and it’s wrong not toMelissa Garrison (Tucson, 2021-08-28)
#114
I am signing because I travel to Tucson and so love the desert. My son and I enjoy hiking in the desert. There are some spaces that should just be left alone, so we can love them. Soon we won't have any beautiful dessert.Carla Lich (Pasco, WA, 2021-08-28)
#115
I live off of picture rocks and Tula, and I just bought property across the street from this proposed project. I strongly oppose the rezoning due to many factors. Firstly, I am in a peaceful and quiet neighborhood which I feel SAFE in, and I did NOT chose to be next to an RV park. Second, and concurrently, the people of our community would feel cheated if the zoning can just change in a whim due to any of the property owner’s greedy intentions to disrupt our quiet and safe environment. Thirdly, as it is, there is enough garbage tossed out onto the streets by vehicles coming through to Saguaro Park and the adjacent neighborhoods. Adding SO many more people directly off the main road through the park would add an immense amount of additional trash, and make our park look unkept. Fourth, the NOISE! It is so peaceful out in our neighborhood… the remoteness and serenity of the Tucson mountains and Panther Peak is so special. 200 people with RVs, generators, parties, etc would ruin the rare peace that is slowly being encroached on in so many parts of town. We chose to live out here for the large parcels of land which deter noise, which give us privacy, which keeps the sense of safety, and for the special vibe we have away from the masses. Fifth, there are so many people speeding and driving up safely already going through PR road. Adding 200 MORE people in such a condensed area would be dangerous to our community, the horse trails, the coyotes and other animals who roam especially at night. I could go way beyond sixth, to a hundred… Bluntly, it is not FAIR to this community who bought our homes under the notion that we would be away from the masses and in a safe place. Our property values and safety would decrease, trash and noise and traffic and road kill would increase, the Saguaro National Park would have a huge stain on its land which would deter more visitors from coming to the West side park due to noise, trash, not to mention the negative looks of a huge trailer park. We pride ourselves on living on the edge of a beautiful national park. There are SO many other plots of land farther East that can manage an RV park of this magnitude that would not affect the park, the peaceful neighborhood, and that would not have to destroy so much natural beauty and landscape. This project makes NO sense, we will fight this as brutally as we have to to stop it. The land owner has no right to add this kind of mess to our sacred space. My email is shellygerrish**********. I live in Bobcat Ln.Shelly Gerrish (Tucson, 2021-08-28)
#116
I believe the proposed change would have an extreme environmental impact on this very lovely area that needs to be protected from development such as thisSusan Crosby (Tucson, 2021-08-29)
#117
I have lived in Picture Rocks since the early 80’s. I grew up here and have raised my family here. This is a rural area, the area is one acre lots or more. That is the beauty of living in this area. When you buy land out here you understand that you can’t subdivide your acre into 4 lots. The owner of this property knew the zoning when they bought it. This RV park will not bring positive things to this area. It will be a burden on our water system, roads, and there will be increased light and noise. This will not bring a economic gain to the area. There is no positive in allowing this zoning change for the people who live here.Joy Duff (Tucson/ Picture Rocks, 2021-08-29)
#121
I’ve lived in and around Tucson almost all my almost 60 years. Losing the nature of this scared place means our children and grandchildren can no longer visit this unspoiled and beautiful desert. The Saguaros are so special that you can never see a multitude as in Saguaro national parkAnne Reed (Phoenix, 2021-09-01)
#122
I am signing because of my concern for the natural land and wildlife impact as well as the affect it will have on the Avra Valley Water Coop capacity for residents of the picture rock area.Mark Reidler (Tucson, 2021-09-02)
#124
I am outraged that Pima County P&Z would even consider this destruction of 76+ acres of our Sonoran desert.David Jaffrey (Oracle, 2021-09-06)
#126
This is not what was planned for this community. I think if you head further North and West of Picture Rocks area you might find some better areas. Remember they need a Walmart out here or they will not come!!!Donna Pronk (Tucson, 2021-09-09)