Filed under: City of Scottsdale News, Development, Events, Planning, Scottsdale, Scottsdale Events, Zoning | Tags: General Plan, Green Building, Green Building Expo, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Smart Car
SCOTTSDALE TO HOST NINTH ANNUAL GREEN BUILDING EXPO EVENT THIS FALL.
This year’s event will highlight a wide array of environmentally sound solutions for government agencies, businesses and citizens. The 2006 Green Building Expo event will include 50-60 exhibitor booths that feature innovative building techniques, indoor environmental quality products such as paints and flooring materials, energy efficient windows and insulations for walls and attics. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet professionals who have implemented rain water harvesting systems and gray water systems, photo voltaic panels, edible gardens and green remodeling, all of which can contribute to savings of natural resources and money on electric and water bills. Solar incentives and legislative updates will be presented as well as displays of fuel efficient vehicles such as the Smart Car and the battery-operated Zebra. The event will be held Friday through Saturday, October 6 and 7, at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second Street. The Friday schedule runs from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Additional information on the free event is available at http://www.greenbuildingexpo.com.
Filed under: Development, Planning, Scottsdale, Zoning | Tags: General Plan
DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY UPDATE
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— MAJOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS REMOTE PUBLIC HEARING DATE SET FOR AUGUST 30. The General Plan amendment public hearing schedule and related information is available on-line at:
http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/generalplan/amendments/2006schedule.asp and included with the information listed on the city’s open house web page: http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/Projects/OpenHouse/
— PRELIMINARY APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THE WEEK OF AUGUST 28, 2006:
657-PA-2006 – Use Permit request for Stearns Financial Services at 8900 E. Bahia Dr.
Request Conditional Use Permit for a bank. The approx. 2.6 acre site is currently vacant, with the proposed building to be one 3 story building of approx. 41, 200 square feet.
658-PA-2006 – Development Review request for Hotel Scottsdale at 5101 N. Scottsdale Rd.
Request to renovate the existing Fairfield Inn into a mid-range Boutique Hotel. Exterior changes include exterior paint color change, new railings, balcony modifications, new tile roof features etc.
659-PA-2006 – Use Permit request for Cat Eye Lounge at 2017 N. Scottsdale Rd. Request UP for live entertainment-narrative does not state the type of entertainment, hours of operation for said entertainment, or any other details.
660-PA-2006 – Development Review request for Starbucks at 7106 E. Shea Blvd.
Request to demolish the existing building in order to construct a Starbucks café w/ a drive-through. The existing driveway and parking areas will be revised and re-striped.
663-PA-2006 – Development Review request for Main St. Plaza (phase III) at 3600 Marshall Way. Phase III, consisting of 39 residential condos on five floors with a total gross building area of approx. 100,000 square feet.
Land Division Requests
654-PA-2006 – Northridge Assemblage at 6363 E. Dynamite Blvd. Request to assemble three individual lots into a single ten acre parcel.
661-PA-2006 – Mark Fellman at 9979 E. Cholla St. Request to divide 1 lot into two.
— UPDATED KEY PROJECT FACT SHEETS AVAILABLE – at: http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/projects/ProjectsInNews/
— NEW DEVELOPMENT CASES SUBMITTED August 28 through September 1 (Click on the Case Name to go to the on-line Case Fact Sheet; click on the coordinator name to submit comments.)
http://eservices.scottsdaleaz.gov/cases/weeklyreports.aspx
Filed under: City of Scottsdale News, Events, Scottsdale, Scottsdale City Council | Tags: Town Hall
CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERS TOWN HALL EVENT TO DISCUSS FUTURE OF DOWNTOWN. The August 29 City Council agenda includes an action item that would approve a contract with Arizona Town Hall to assist in the coordination of a November Town Hall event to discuss the future of downtown and ensuring the continued success of a 24-hour environment that combines residential with commercial and entertainment venues.
Council action report available on-line at:
http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/council/documents.asp
Filed under: Arizona State University, ASU, City of Scottsdale, City of Scottsdale Jobs, City of Scottsdale News, East Valley, Planning, Scottsdale, Zoning | Tags: Skysong
CITY’S DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD APPROVES SKYSONG PHASE III. On Thursday, August 24, Scottsdale’s Development Review Board (DRB) approved, by a vote of four to two, the architecture/design and elevations for Phase III of the SkySong, ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center. Phase III consists of 325 residential units and a parking garage to be built on the southeast corner of the site. SkySong, the ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center, is located on the southeast corner of McDowell and Scottsdale Roads. The city owns 42 acres and is leasing 37 acres of the site to the Arizona State University Foundation for the SkySong development. The development team for the project is proceeding with plans for 1.2 million square feet of research, office and retail space. Phase III is an addition to those plans. Water, sewer and storm drain designs have been approved by the city and permits have been issued. Upcoming activity at the SkySong site includes trenching and the installation of utilities that will begin in early September. Footing and foundation work of the first building (approximately 157,000 sq.ft.) should begin in late September. Street improvements, landscaping and other site amenities will follow and overall site improvements will be completed by late spring-early summer 2007. Additional project information and architectural renderings can be found at www.scottsdaleaz.gov/ASUScottsdale
Filed under: Careers, City of Scottsdale, City of Scottsdale Jobs, City of Scottsdale News, Community Services, East Valley, Employment Opportunities, Jobs, Police Department, Scottsdale, Scottsdale Jobs, Scottsdale Police Department, US - AZ (Scottsdale), Work | Tags: August, August 2006, Water Department, WestWorld
Employment Opportunities
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INFORMATION FOR NEW RECRUITMENTS (*) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE (WWW.SCOTTSDALEAZ.GOV/JOBS) AFTER 5 PM TODAY.
Community Services
Assistant Pool Manager (PT)
Concession Worker (PT)
Library Coordinator
Library Page – Arabian Library (PT)
Library Page – Civic Center Library (PT)
Library Page – Palomino Library (PT)
Lifeguard / Instructor (PT)
Maintenance Technician, Aquatics
Recreation Leader I (PT)
Recreation Leader II (PT)
Recreation Specialist (PT, Temp & Seasonal)
Financial Services
Senior Tax Auditor
Water Meter Reader
General Government
*Executive Secretary
Human Resources
Senior Benefits Analyst
Senior Human Resources Analyst /Human Resources Analyst
Systems Integrator
Planning & Development Services
*Planner
Police Department
Criminalist II or III / DNA Examiner
Police Communications Dispatcher
Police Detention Officer
Police Officer Trainee
Records Clerk I
Public Works
Fleet Technician II
Municipal Services General Manager
Public Works Inspector
Solid Waste Laborer (PT)
Traffic Signal Electronic Technician
Transportation
Sr Transportation Planner/ Transportation Planner
Water Resources
Senior Management Analyst
Wastewater Collection Technician
Water Campus Maintenance Technician
Water Electronic Technician
Water Service Worker
WestWorld
Maintenance Worker II
WestWorld General Manager
* Internship Program (Citywide Opportunity)
Promotional Opportunities For Current City of Scottsdale Employees
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*Maintenance Worker II
*Records Clerk II – Police Records Employees Only
Filed under: Business, City of Scottsdale, City of Scottsdale News, Cool Stuff, East Valley, Events, Scottsdale, Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce, Scottsdale Events, US - AZ (Scottsdale) | Tags: APS, August, August 2006
Scottsdale Area Chamber’s OPEN HOUSE & Ribbon CuttingThursday, September 14, 2006 6:00pm – 8:00pm
4725 N Scottsdale Rd
Come celebrate with us as we cut the ribbon on our new home and then toast all those who helped make it possible! To RSVP now, click here.
Event Catered by:Your Personal Chef
Special thanks to our Patrons & Sponsors:
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Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce Open House
Filed under: Business, City of Scottsdale, City of Scottsdale Jobs, City of Scottsdale News, East Valley, Events, Jobs, Maricopa County, Scottsdale, Scottsdale Events, Scottsdale Jobs, US - AZ (Scottsdale), Work | Tags: Auto Auction, Car Auction, WestWorld
STUDY PEGS CAR AUCTION’S SPIN-OFF SPENDING AT $96 MILLION
A new study of the 2006 Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction estimates that spin-off spending by auction attendees produced an economic impact nearly equal to the amount spent on the cars themselves.
The study by O’Neil Associates, Inc., estimated that “non-vehicle” spending on the event produced a total economic impact of $96 million in the Valley, in addition to the $98.8 million that bidders spent on vehicle purchases at the auction.
The Scottsdale city staff also used O’Neil’s findings to estimate the total direct return in city taxes as a result of the spin-off activity from the auction. They concluded that non-vehicle spending generated up to $1.5 million in Scottsdale tax revenue.
The O’Neil study estimated that total non-vehicle spending by visitors and Valley residents at WestWorld, the auction site, was about $42 million. Event-goers, bidders, sellers, sponsors and others spent another $54 million off-site on hotel rooms, restaurants and other activities throughout the Valley, according to the study’s estimates.
Scottsdale commissioned the study to get a clearer picture of spending associated with the auction and the visitors it draws, rather than the grand total from sales of collector cars.
The Economic Vitality staff used O’Neil’s findings to estimate auction-related spending within Scottsdale’s city limits, as well as the return to the city in direct tax revenue. They found that, of the $96 million generated Valley-wide, the economic impact within Scottsdale’s borders was between $45 and $64 million. Direct tax revenue to the city ranged between $1.1 million and $1.5 million.
For more information on WestWorld, the city’s special events and equestrian center, visit:
http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/westworld/default.asp?catID=4&linkID=88&lType=1
Filed under: City of Scottsdale News, Planning, Scottsdale, US - AZ (Scottsdale), Zoning
HEARING SCHEDULE CHANGED FOR PROPOSED LAND USE MEASURES
The hearing schedule has been changed for a proposal regulating how private schools, churches and other large assemblies operate in Scottsdale residential areas.
The change was made to permit more public discussion and feedback. The city’s Planning Commission was originally scheduled to discuss the proposal at its Wednesday, Aug. 23, meeting. That hearing has been proposed to early fall to permit city staff more time to meet with interested individuals and community groups about the proposed changes.
Case 5-TA-2006 is a proposed change to the city’s Zoning Ordinance that would modify regulations and requirements for large assembly uses such as private schools, colleges, universities, churches and places of worship, community building and private recreational uses located in areas zoned single-family residential districts.
The proposed additional regulations are intended to address neighborhood impacts related to parking, circulation and hours of operation of large assembly land uses.
For additional information go to: http://eservices.scottsdaleaz.gov/cases/casesheet.aspx?caseid=31409
Filed under: City of Scottsdale, City of Scottsdale News, Cool, Cool Stuff, East Valley, Events, Health, Healthcare, Mary Manross, Parks, Parks and Recreation, Scottsdale, Scottsdale Arts and Entertainment, Scottsdale City Council, Scottsdale Events, Sports, Summer | Tags: Fitness
CAP BASIN SPORTS COMPLEX GRAND OPENING CEREMONY IS AUG. 26
“Kick Up Your Cleats” is the theme for the grand opening of the CAP Basin Sports Complex, 8081 E. Princess Drive, on the northeast corner of Bell and Hayden roads.
Residents are invited to join Scottsdale Mayor Mary Manross, members of the Scottsdale City Council and others for a fun-filled family celebration from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26.
A brief formal ceremony will begin at 7 p.m. followed by activities including interactive multi-sport demonstrations, raffle prizes, and more. Dress comfortably for this great outdoor event. For more information, call (480) 312-PLAY.
Exhibition provides look into world of bugs
TEMPE, Ariz. – “Arizona’s Bizarre and Beautiful Bugs” are being
featured in an exhibition from Aug. 25 through Nov. 2 at the Lower Level
Library Gallery, 3500 S. Rural Road.
Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday-Thursday; 9 a.m. to 5:30
p.m., Friday-Saturday; and Noon to 5:30 p.m., Sunday. The gallery will
be closed on Sept. 4 for Labor day.
This traveling exhibit was created by Kim Wismann and introduces
visitors to Arizona’s rich natural endowment of arthropods.
The exhibit, more than 20 years in the making, features framed photos,
books and mounted species in cases. Most of the bugs on display are
found in Arizona and the Southwest. However, some exotic bugs from South
America and other continents are featured, as well.
Information: www.tempe.gov/arts/exhibitions/ or 480-350-5287.
Scottsdale Arizona 