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SAN JOSE CHARRETTE

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Retirees with baby boomers – retiring/ great climate Live care Long term care Center to meet retirees needs Resource friendly Safe access Accessible pathways Opportunities for young people – after high school they leave Plan development on existing washing and natural resources and drainage New Projects – run off detention and retention Set asides for community gardens People walk on 92 would like to see walking bike path – consensus around the room Landscape improvements Mine Company expansion– long range planning to include possibility of moving 80 Another pharmacy Another supermarket Shoe store Wal-Mart Connectivity to Warren from San Jose Response time needed for additional fire station Growth inevitable People want to live here Planning is important Community needs hope for future to continue here Traffic light on 92 for Copper Leaf project would be needed 92 Naco Highway light is not accessible on any corner Sidewalk down Naco Highway to Safeway Naco Hwy. Flood Zone Flood Zone insurance keeps increasing

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SAN JOSE CHARRETTE

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THURSDAY MAY 8, 2008

Expansions – Concern about segregating communities We are integrated now and it works for our community Design of Safeway – needs landscaping San Jose is separate- different from Bisbee Bisbee historically different districts Bisbee is one town, several neighborhoods Define community address County P&Z and City should work together so we have a comprehensive plan Use walking/riding trails to connect all areas of Bisbee x Will make town stronger to bring town together Safe accessible passages x Address code enforcement issues Code enforcement could be strengthened with regard to weed control and abandoned vehicles Workshop was held for comment on proposed plan – included walk ability and be open to the public – no gated community. Concern on housing – wants some higher income housing Economic development strategy for Bisbee and for housing Property tax system/ “Aspenization” Will we have a vision/goal for San Jose as a product of this process? San Jose is only place for Bisbee to grow Vision statement from General Plan Water capacity for planned development, future impact? Water system designed for existing planned growth. Water is available – no expansion planned yet. Water expansion plans are driven by plans for development Sewer – Copper Leaf current plan will not require additional capacity Current flow for sewer is 410-500,000 gallons a day Could double current sewer flow without increase – restriction is in line size A 1,000 unit development would require line development for sewer Wastewater Master Plan 1999-2000

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SAN JOSE CHARRETTE

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THURSDAY MAY 8, 2008

Extent of waster adequacy addresses San Pedro River/pumping water from aquifer effects river How would the restart of mining affect water resources San Jose hasn’t grown because there was no water. What happens to existing wells if mining starts Bisbee hasn’t developed existing infill Upper San Pedro River Water District Committee formed In favor of solar energy Wind generators proposed north of Bisbee 12 mile an hour winds needed 20 hrs a day for wind generators AZ Resource Study on wind – Ladd ranch has potential for wind power Communications – utilities: New substation online end of month – have capacity and create more as development occurs – lines may need to be upgraded Annexation ability Initially bedroom community for Fort Huachuca Still an opportunity for bedroom community for Sierra Vista Employment: If no long range plan, form committee and give some thought on economic development Hotel convention Center could spur growth/arts cultural center City could offer incentives to industry Border Patrol lives in Sierra Vista – no housing for them in Bisbee Duty to respect existing water resources Impact Fees – Bisbee in process of study – 60 days to council 3-4 developers currently planning developments Place making – views, availability of land, large lots, space between buildings, bedroom community for old Bisbee? Socio economic impacts of growth Limited employment opportunities Housing Costs Availability of medical specialties within Bisbee Growth on the north side of 92 @ Willson Rd. should be quality growth

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SAN JOSE CHARRETTE

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Water conservation and recharge New, wealthy resident pushing out long term residents Zoning codes that go beyond health and safety are to much for low income residents Leave room for drainage Concern about increased runoff from new development Desire for Development served by transit Pedestrian/Bike paths crossing 92 x How much vacant land is there? Water – steps need to be taken to determine supply Cotton wood tress on the San Pedro river using water ADA accessible pathways along highway x More activity @Naco port of entry General need for landscaping @ intersections Commercial/Retail viability Children’s recreational facilities Wal Mart Store Small businesses providing services for local residents Need growth / more rooftops to get more services – capture some of the growth going on in Sierra Vista Diversity of Districts within a city is ok Areas outside of the city limits are also part of the community Money better spent on infrastructure than on community identity elements that differentiate San Jose More affordable housing would help No clear economic development strategy Growth likely to be greater than 2% with increase in mining and border activities Water master plan shows ample water capacity for development at Willson – may need new line Arizona Water Company serves Bisbee Restrictions mostly about line size

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SAN JOSE CHARRETTE

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THURSDAY MAY 8, 2008

No analysis of the population size the existing water supply can support Availability and cheap land prices getting ahead of water supply Water overly district in County requires developers to demonstrate water conservation/re-use measures – is this possible for City? State study showing suitability for solar available on-line Confusion about inter-governmental collaborative planning Need more connectivity and linkages between neighborhoods and governments

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Take 5 gallons of white paint and mark shoulder bike path along Naco Hwy - make it match what exists on County sections further south x Need safe bike/pedestrian way from San Jose to High School. x Rails to Trails on old highway cut that parallels 92 to HS Terrace x Bike and Walking paths everywhere x Highway 92 needs pedestrian pathways from Don Luis to Safeway - perhaps a stop sign at entrance to Safeway on 92 x Trails to link residential to retail to employment to recreation areas x BEAUTIFICATION - LANDSCAPING! Especially Hwy 92 Reserve land for light rail corridor to connect to Warren Wide, multi-use paths for pedestrians and bikes x Community Trails x Solar powered bus Develop existing rail beds from School Terrace Rd. to Eads Construction with connection road to Naco Hwy stoplight x No new fire station or police station in San Jose for now - Library, yes Big Library Branch Library should partner with Middle School Free buses with bicycle racks Police that help the public with car problems, etc. Buy rail right of way now to be ready for electric powered rail to move food and goods between communities Identify, preserve, enhance existing trails x Beautification - remove old cars, trash, tall weeds, motor homes on property, repair roads Much more bike lanes for alternative (slower) vehicles. Also more pedestrian lanes and crossings Sidewalks, curbs, we have need places for handicapped that are not dirt Paved bike paths away from roads

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THURSDAY MAY 8, 2008

Safe roads x Get traffic impact reports and mitigation plans for new developments Police are focused on UDAs and money for new SUVs - not there when needed for big and small crimes like graffiti Sidewalks - bike paths x Link the trail at the Senior Center with Esperanza housing and Valley View Shopping Center x Decent policing! A library in the area Ability to walk or sidewalks to pleasant spaces x Solar powered buses Multi use trails separated from vehicles x Electric golf cart trails x Police substation Sub-library Expanded bus stops with shelters, natural style Don Luis desperately needs sidewalk along 92. Kids can't get to intersection and the light is short. How about traffic islands at intersections with Naco Hwy? People can then get over. x Incorporate Hispanic culture but with European base - not border Mexico Plaza centers for people to gather with commercial stores surrounding - people oriented stores Peace Plaza extending from Naco Sonora to Arizona Open borders No guns in town Appropriate landscaping and litter control Paved bike paths away from roads x Diversity The town needs a place for people to gather and just hang out The town needs a central gathering place Reach out to the Hispanic residents Keep a healthy mix. I detest neighborhood ordinances against such common sense things as clothes lines - people should be encouraged to try alternative living arrangements if they're non-destructive Remember that this is a community with a lot of lower income folks - keep taxes low by not passing on costs of new development to existing residents Plazas on squares to walk to enjoy Community Park and Library Nature exhibits along trails to identify plants etc.

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SAN JOSE CHARRETTE

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THURSDAY MAY 8, 2008

More Hispanic involvement Trails linking parks - more parks Park at Huachuca Terrace School Park trails linking Safeway, senior center, Esperanza Apts., Homestead housing - all walkable, bike path, skate boards. Park to have kids activities with jungle gym, running paths, swimming pool, BBQ areas, Dog paths and dog running areas. Big playground. Connect all the existing trails, Need branch library Progressive environmental education. Smaller, more local schools within walking distance A large park tied to the community with bike and walking trails Redo a park or mini-golf at V on Naco Hwy. Preserve trails - follow power lines and old rail line Could be built into new development Trails linking parks - more parks - activities including trails, picnic areas, BBQs, tot lot, dog park, nature trail, landscape identification, shade trees Mark McIntire - donate land 10-11 acres for baseball and softball park and soccer for softball tournaments that bring in money. Maintenance of parks by city is an issue. Don't want to take over donated parks because of funding Book mobile - titles of interest for community - Senior Center drop off for books Branch library would get used. Partner with middle school to do a branch library for school and public. AZ trail - pilot program, Mike Cox Drug Counselor in Douglas Don't build housing in our open areas between San Jose and the Naco Hills (on the way to Sierra Vista) No Cookie cutter housing developments Affordable Housing In-law housing units Mix housing types - sizes for mixed affordability Senior housing with appropriate walking/accessible areas Concern reference speculative housing by developers with no relationship to the community All new housing to be green New housing with solar and wind options Severely restrict new residential development or Bisbee will lose its identity Conserve and improve housing we already have People should be able to choose style of house so long as you are not blocking someone's view Preserve the view of the mountains

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Home based grocery stores like Mexico - no permit needed for Home business Landscaping is important and central gathering squares Restrict development on hillsides Don't fill in canyons and hillsides with rich people's houses Keep housing affordable for existing residents and their children

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Suggest, require that new housing developments make use of passive solar orientation Passive solar orientation in siting residential structures No codes other than for public safety and health Nice size lots, variety of housing styles, no huge places to block mountain alley ways Eclectic Development to be people oriented, not car oriented - parking in rear Recycle - no garbage fees Trader Joe's Any shopping should be like Hacienda style, enclosed multi-level shopping community - no strips! Neighborhood corner grocery Good neighbor lighting Employment is necessary but needs to be more owner operated not chain stores Public gather spaces, Spanish style please More retail services - not duplicates - green construction Convention Center - all business is going to Sierra Vista No more Dollar Stores More police service Concern about crime Hwy 92 doesn't look very good - needs to beautify main entrance to town Appearance of public buildings is concern Concern about regulation arch style Need to plan for energy crisis No industry next to residents or schools - compatible development Abandoned vehicles Stay away from Military style housing Need small business opportunities Duty free Industrial Park east of Safeway Restart Mining operations for the job opportunities Light industry and home based business Industrial Park away from living areas New construction must be green

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Mesquite removal industry and re-planting native grasses creates new jobs recycling green-collar jobs Job sharing employment opportunities Solar Power facilities manufacturer plants and installation and maintenance services - new jobs Solar power industry Good wage semi-industrial Consolidate government offices in San Jose i.e. City Hall, City Eng., Etc. Increase tax base for more and improved police services Concern for illegal alien/drug traffic with increased development Sidewalks on Hwy 92 Timely maintenance and weed control Turn lanes Speeding Litter on Highways Public parks are needed with city and school district funding 92 is main entrance - need to beautify road Hospital is overburdened. What happens with increased population? Water availability Litter at Safeway Trail System to connect communities Road Conditions in San Jose need improvement Mountains Identify San Jose Industrial Park near homes and church Maintain and improve areas already here Keep to 1 story fit with architecture Entry feature at 92 Naco Hwy walking paths Slower traffic Cleaner streets Stop draining aquifer or we will lose the San Pedro Require trail connections in developments Conservation rate structure for utilities less is more, profitable water recycling Pleasant spaces to walk to. I liked the ideas of several squares or plazas Beautification of Hwy 92 with Landscaping Kill the water sucking cottonwood trees and mesquites. The San Pedro will flow again 1 garbage pickup per week and 1 time recycle or garden scraps per week Beautification and landscaping of Hwy 92

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Any new development should be green, not us a drop of San Pedro River water New residential and commercial growth should be held to some minimum percentage of green planting The Safeway parking lot is a wasteland Wind mills and solar panels, green space and walkways connecting to everything Beautification of 92 Natural plants using low water, rock cactus, solar power lights Naco Hwy needs to be slowed down and sidewalks put in New development has area water collection used for parks and public landscaping Solar no wind mills Given the water situation, new development should ideally be required to do water harvesting Trails along washes Paved bike paths away from roads Preserve the view of the mountains Make sure there is enough water - look ahead to 2030 or 2050 Preserving washes does not preserve habitat Assure water capacity for existing and new development,. Provide for well owners who have to dig deeper wells due to draw down with new development Fuel costs are rising - any new development would be wise to make maximum use of solar (preferably) and wind Encourage more commercial flights - air taxi service to Phoenix - flight tours Tourism treaty with Mexico including bus tours origination in Bisbee to nearby areas in Mexico Need something unique for kids like a big water park Make buildings more noticeable and impressive Need more and better restaurants Small business loans, assistance, and incentives High school level internships for career awareness and job readiness Economic development must include the non-profit sector as they are the largest collective employer in the district. Host more meetings for out of town groups

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SAN JOSE CHARRETTE

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Have more quick services like oil change, car wash, etc. Preserve Don Luis historic district including livery stable, stage coach stop, dance hall, and tannery Need outlet malls and thrift stores who have the cool stuff bought at outlet malls Keeping a collaborative plan for all three districts is essential for any one district - i.e.. Parking in old Bisbee ultimately affects what happens in San Jose Include technology infrastructure Need to also account for people working from home Integrate technology service among commercial, service, non-profit, govt. and industry San Jose employment is largely service Need airport and industrial district - additional housing at airport Finance industrial park with municipal bonds Need signage letting people know what district they are in such as "Welcome to Bisbee's San Jose District" "Welcome to Bisbee's Historic District" "Welcome to Bisbee's Warren District" San Jose should be seat of local government - near county government facilities. Need sign control - should be relative and flexible. Monument style City should develop long range Economic Development Plan Attract a graduate level art or music school to the area Border fence affect: negative cloud - demilitarized zone San Jose - Why no building? Central Office for Utilities, Qwest, SW Gas, AZ Water, APS Assistance to new businesses for energy savings and or solar options from APS Destination resort may be plausible in San Jose exploiting old Bisbee attractions Tasteful tourist attraction in San Jose might start a chain - tourists need stores - stores attract new residents - residents attract more stores Phelps Dodge re-start - 200-400 residents should be in San Jose which will attract stores. Destination attractions could include art colony, studio/homes for artists/craftsmen in a colony - open to customers Desert Sustainability Center - there are very exciting developments here in solar/adobe/art energy for all Sun Belt Lifestyles happening now. Mineralogy center - a geological wonderland Glaring deficiencies in Bisbee: no dry cleaner, no movie theater, no hardware on Sunday, no library on Sunday. Require land owners with more than an acre to leave a certain percentage undeveloped and natural.

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The three districts could compliment each other very well: old Bisbee - tourism, Warrenresidential, San Jose-commercial. How do we get to and through transitioning to form based code Slow growth and sustainability may help in the process Consider the affects of development on ecology like dust, heat islands, etc. Naco Hwy has become a trucking corridor - they need to use Willson Rd. instead Does form base code supplant or compliment Design Review? (Compliments) Add precautionary principle regarding scale and phasing "Slow and Cautious" More emphasis on beauty and landscaping Bring together the three districts symbolically

The following 13 items were hand delivered to the charrette team in a typed letter. No water sucking golf courses No Historic Bisbee commercial building architecture for an area that only started developing in the 1950s. We cannot repeat these types of mistakes. ADOT Safety concerns: Sidewalks . None on Hwy 92; Sight lines at all intersections in Don Luis; Look better - a creative solution; Cars for sale on right of way; Timely maintenance and weed control - needed in second week of August, not the second week of October; Turn lanes off highway 91; Stop people from passing on the right. Stop Bisbee Police from passing on the right. Border Patrol: Stop the continuous speeding and aggressive driving. General Appearance: Trashy look when you come into town. Public responsibility to clean trash on land in front of your business; Open trash containers are a big nuisance as they allow plastic bags and trash to blow all over the community and it looks terrible when you drive into San Jose from any directions. Public buildings show how much a community cares about its appearance to its citizens and visitors. Post office: Not enough parking; weed control on the property and in the parking lot; Has I don't care abougt where I work appearance. Speeding on Naco Highway Sidewalks needed in many areas. x Please do not waste time talking about businesses such as more restaurants, a movie theater and another grocery store. The private sector will open them when the population increases, demand is there and when someone is willing to risk a large amount of money in the process. At least one big park for people of all ages with play fields for children. This has been a political failure for the past 10 years.

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A library branch with parking. Old Bisbee does not have parking and is not convenient for most people who live in Warren or San Jose. Bisbee is an eclectic community - should not be the same homogeneous community - do not want it to look like California - subdivision fronted by strip malls - everything looks the same.

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The following six entries came to the charrette team in a signed letter. There are no parks and or recreation in the San Jose District. I would like to see a sports comkplex built with lighted ball fields, basketball courts, tennis courts, a multi-use path, and an aquatic center. If the San Jose district is to grow it needs something that will attract families to want to live here. A sports complex like this would be a terrific magnet for growth in this area. Collins Road is narrow, unlighted and dangerous. This road should be widened an a multiuse path should be constructed on the north side of Collins Road so that residents in the area can walk safely to and from the Safeway shopping center and also to walk their dogs and exercise. A traffic light should be constructed at the intersection of Naco Highway and Collins Road to slow down traffic coming in both directions and allow traffic from the Collins Road area rto safely enter onto Naco Highway in both directions. This area will no doubt be the key to future business and residential growth and traffic in this area must be regulated to insure the safety of motorists and pedestrians alike. The area at the southwest corner of the intersection of Highway 92 and Naco Highway and the area further south on Naco Highway that is used as some kind of junk yard should be condemed and converted into a major retail shopping area. The City of Bisbee should also consider moving their offices from the diapidated building on Arizona Street to a new facility in this area or near the County complex on Melody Lane. Woven within the newly developed areas should be green/desert belts with native plants, grasses and vegetation with multi-use paths for bikers, joggers, dog walkers, etc. This is currently being effectibel done throughout the Sierra Vista area along with major public thoroughfares. I would hope that the Charrette Team will not be unduly influenced by certain factions from Old Bisbee who are opposed to any growth in the San Jose Disgrict and are hell bent to prevent anything that will change the status quo in this City. The development of the San Jose District, in my opinion, is Bisbee's only hope for the future economic survival of this City.

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