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Permit Review Detail

Permit Number: TD-DEV-1025-00262
Parcel: 10714374A

Address:
401 E GRANT RD

Review Status: Requires Resubmit

Review Details: DEVELOPMENT PACKAGE NEW v.2

Permit Number - TD-DEV-1025-00262
Review Name: DEVELOPMENT PACKAGE NEW v.2
Review Status: Requires Resubmit
Review Date Reviewer's Name Type of Review Description Status Comments
03/17/2026 NPPO Standard NOT REQUIRED
02/23/2026 Site Engineering Standard REQUIRES RESUBMIT Permit Activity Number: TD-DEV-1025-00262 (1st Review)
Project: Development Package for the Frys #20 Fuel Center.
Location: 401 E GRANT RD
Review Date: 2/23/2026
Reviewer: Marco Contreras – Engineering Associate - Site Engineering
*This plan has been reviewed for compliance with applicable development criteria in the City of Tucson Unified Development Code (UDC) Administrative Manual (AM) Section 2-6 and Technical Standards Manual (TSM) Section for waste management, Pedestrian Access, Hydrology -Retention/Detention Requirements, and all site standard code. *
City of Tucson Code: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Codes
Drainage Manual Link: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/pdsd/documents/engineering-code/cot-drainage-manual-searchable.pdf
Design standards for Stormwater Detention and Retention Link:
https://www.tucsonaz.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/pdsd/documents/engineering-code/updated-retention-detention-manual.pdf

Site Engineering Review Comments:
1. Provide the development package case number, TD-DEV-0126-00004, adjacent to the title block on all sheets.
2. Pedestrian circulation - A sidewalk is required adjacent and parallel to any access lane or PAAL on the side where buildings are located TSM7-01.4.1.B and Sidewalks must connect all areas of the development TSM 7-01.4.1.D This will need to be addressed for all buildings
3. Demonstrate how roof drainage will be managed so as to remain compliant with TSM 7-01.4.3.E
4. Provide dimensions for the vehicle area at the entrance off of Grant RD. Due to Grant RD being designated as an Arterial Street, vehicle maneuverability must be shown to demonstrate how a vehicle who attempts to use the access off Grant RD can turn around onsite without having to back up into Grant RD ROW. City of Tucson 5.11 Access Management Guidelines
5. Referring to the parking calculations, I can not find where the ADA parking spot is being proposed. Revise accordingly
a. Ensure to include construction details for the ADA sign and parking
6. The waste stream calculations refer to a 2 CY container, but the container nor the trash enclosure are not shown on the site plan. Revise to show the location of the trash enclosure.
a. Provide trash enclosure details in compliance with TSM 8-01.5.0 It’s encouraged to use the figures presented in TSM 8-01.9.0 for minimum basis for details for the Dumpster layout shown.
7. Provide dimensions to parking spaces on the site plan.
8. Revise general note #7 to the Zoning and Land Use General Note: “No structure or vegetation shall be located or maintained so as to interfere with the sight visibility triangles in accordance with Section 10-01.5.0, Sight Visibility, of the Technical Standards Manual.” AM 2-06.4.7.C.2
9. Revise the sheet index to reflect all development package pages/sheets.
a. This should be done for the bottom corner sheet xx of xx as well.
10. The architect stamp from Robert P. Johnson appears to be distorted. For resubmission, it will be required that a new stamp be placed on the plan set. It must be dated accordingly.
11. Show that this project falls in compliance with 8-01.5.1.A by providing the possible space for solid waste and recycling collection services.
12. Pedestrian circulation is required to connect all buildings, dumpster areas, common areas, and the sidewalk on all the street frontages per TSM 7-01.3.3. Demonstrate how this requirement is addressed for connecting to frontage road to the West & South. This will need to be shown for the ADA parking space and bicycle parking as well.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Marco Contreras at Marco.contreras@tucsonaz.gov
03/17/2026 Site Landscape Standard REQUIRES RESUBMIT PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
REVIEWER: CHAD KELLER, PLA
SITE LANDSCAPE/NATIVE PLANT PRESERVATION SECTION

PROJECT: NON-PERMITTED VEHICLE REPAIR SHOP FOR ACCESSORY TO CAR SALES LOT
ACTIVITY NO: TD-DEV-1025-00262
ADDRESS: 401 E GRANT RD
ZONING: COMMERCIAL ZONE (C-2)
LAND USE: COMMERCIAL CAR SALES
03.17.2026

THE PROPOSED PLANS HAVE BEEN REVIEWED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR SITE LANDSCAPE, NATIVE PLANTS, AND RAINWATER HARVESTING, PER-THE-CITY OF TUCSON UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE (UDC), TECHNICAL STANDARDS MANUAL (TSM), AND ADMINISTRATIVE MANUAL (AM).

RESUBMIT REVISED DRAWINGS ALONG WITH A DETAILED RESPONSE LETTER, STATING HOW ALL SITE LANDSCAPE AND NPPO SECTION REVIEW COMMENTS HAVE BEEN ADDRESSED.

SITE LANDSCAPE/NPPO SECTION COMMENTS:

1. This is a new change of use and will require full landscape and screening compliance, PER UDC ARTICLE 3.3.3.G.2.C - A SITE PLAN (DEVELOPMENT PACKAGE) is required for the following types of development: existing development undergoing a change of use, building structure additions, and/or reconfiguration of an area outside a building. A Development Package (DP) meeting the requirements of Administrative Manual (AM) 2-06 must be submitted and approved prior to approval of this building plan.

**Full landscape code would include street landscape borders that extend 10 feet onto the property within the parcel limits, parking lot trees at 1 tree per 4 parking spaces, irrigation plan, and to the greatest extent possible, commercial rainwater harvesting. Also, include all applicable details required to construct the project.

2. Per the above reference to the development package and full landscape code compliance, the parcel lines/ROW line along Grant encroaches into the existing parking lot. Full code compliance could render the site un-maneuverable. To gain relief from these standards a Board of Adjustment Variance would be the only way to receive site landscape approval. With the Variance there would need to be some additional landscape plant material in depressed planting areas which will need to be irrigated. This additional landscape would be located north of the sidewalk along Grant in front of the fence and along Geronimo. **DTM review is required for all planting and irrigation in the ROW prior to the approval of the development package. Reach out to David Marhefka (david.marhefka@tucsonaz.gov) for review and approval if applicable for this project.

3. A Board of Adjustment Variance to the UDC site landscape requirements will be required. Please reach out to Mark Castro or Georgia Pennington with PDSD for more information on the DDO and Variance process. Mark.Castro@tucsonaz.gov – Georgia.Pennington@tucsonaz.gov

**VARIANCE PROCESS FOR REFERENCE
The variance process involves a neighborhood meeting that you conduct and a public hearing before the Board of Adjustment. In order for the Board to grant a variance, your request would need to meet specific criteria as set forth in UDC Section 3.10.3.K. Generally speaking, you must be able to demonstrate that there is a physical or unique circumstance that prevents you from meeting code, and that the circumstance is not self-imposed, and what you are asking for is the minimum necessary. The variance process can take anywhere from 2 to 3 months

Thank you.
Chad Keller, PLA
Landscape Architect
chad.keller@tucsonaz.gov
520.837.4923
03/20/2026 Site Zoning Standard REQUIRES RESUBMIT CDRC TRANSMITTAL

FROM:
Fernando Garcia
Site Zoning Review Section

PROJECT:
Development Package
TD-DEV-1025-00262
401 E Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ 85705

TRANSMITTAL DATE: March 20, 2026

COMMENTS: Please resubmit revised drawings and any redlined plans along with a detailed response letter, which states how all Zoning Review Section comments were addressed.

Section 3.3.3.G.5.c UDC, An applicant has one year from the date of application to obtain approval of a site plan that complies with zoning and other development requirements in effect at the time of application, unless an ordinance adopted by Mayor and Council during this period states otherwise. A site plan application that has been in review for a period of one year and has not yet been approved is considered denied. To continue the review of a site plan for the property, a new site plan must be submitted that complies with regulations in effect at the time of re-submittal. The new submittal initiates a new one-year review period. One year Expiration date is February 18, 2027.

SECTION 2-06.0.0: DEVELOPMENT PACKAGE (TENTATIVE PLATS AND SITE PLANS)


2-06.3.0 FORMAT REQUIREMENTS

2-06.3.12 - An index of sheets in the development package shall be provided on the first sheet.

1. COMMENT: 2-06.3.12 – Sheet index on cover sheet does not match numbering or total number of sheets in package.


CONTENT REQUIREMENTS

2-06.4.2.B - A brief legal description and a statement as to whether the project is a re-subdivision are to be provided. On re-subdivisions, provide the recording information of the existing subdivision plat;

2. COMMENT: 2-06.4.2.B – Provide legal description of the property under the location map.


2-06.4.4.A - Show the subject property approximately centered within the one square mile area;

3. COMMENT: 2-06.4.4.A – Provide requested information. Site is not centered within the map.


2-06.4.4.B - Identify major streets and regional watercourses within the square mile area and all streets that abut the subject property; and,

4. COMMENT: 2-06.4.4.B – Remove what appear to be floodplain limits from location map. Only show regional watercourses like named washes and rivers.


2-06.4.4.C - Section, township, and range; section corners; north arrow; and the scale will be labeled.

5. COMMENT: 2-06.4.4.C – Center S/T/R under location map and increase type size.


2-06.4.7 - General Notes
The following general notes are required. Additional notes specific to each plan are required where applicable.

Zoning and Land Use Notes

2-06.4.7.A.2 - List the gross area of the site/subdivision by square footage and acreage.

6. COMMENT: 2-06.4.7.A.2 – The gross area of the site should include all three component parcels: 10714374A, 10714373A, and 10714372A.


2-06.4.7.A.4 - Identify the existing and proposed use of the property as classified per the UDC. List all UDC sections applicable to the proposed uses.

7. COMMENT: 2-06.4.7.A.4 – The proposed use is listed as “Vehicle Rental and Sales”, but the parking calculations table refers to “Automotive and Vehicle Repair Use”. Is “Automotive, Service and Repair” an additional proposed use? If so, indicate if it is “Major” or “Minor” per UDC 11.3.4., add the use to the proposed uses and indicate the use-specific standards. In addition, provide a calculation of square footage per use on the site plan.


2-06.4.7.A.6 - If a plan or plat is prepared in conjunction with other applications or overlays or the parcel being developed is subject to conditions of an application processed previously, additional information must be added to the plan. Such applications and overlays include, but are not limited to: annexations; rezonings; special exceptions; Board of Adjustment variances; Design Development Options; Technical Standard Modification Request; overlays (Airport Environs Zone, Environmental Resource Zone, Gateway Corridor Zone, Hillside Development Zone, Historic Preservation Zone, Major Streets and Routes, Rio Nuevo District, Scenic Corridor Zone, WASH); Modification of Development Regulations through the Downtown Area Infill Incentive District or Rio Nuevo District; Downtown Heritage Incentive Zone; or, Design Review Board. Provide the following information on the plan.

8. COMMENT: 2-06.4.7.A.6 – Remove the note that this project is designed to meet UDC 5.6, AEZ. This project site is not covered by the Airport Environs Zone.

2-06.4.8 - Existing Site Conditions
The following information shall be provided on the plan/plat drawing to indicate the existing conditions on site and within 50 feet of the site. On sites bounded by a street with a width of 50 feet or greater, the existing conditions across the street will be provided.

2-06.4.8.A - Provide site boundary/subdivision perimeter information, including bearing in degrees, minutes, and seconds, with basis for bearing noted, together with distances in feet, to hundredths of a foot, or other functional reference system.

9. COMMENT: 2-06.4.8.A – A lot combination will be required to be process with Pima County prior to final Site Zoning approval of this permit. Provide proof, at minimum, of submission and receipt of lot combination request from Pima County.


2-06.4.9 - Information on Proposed Development
The following information on the proposed project shall be shown on the drawing or added as notes.

2-06.4.9.A - Draw in all proposed lot lines with approximate distances and measurements.

10. COMMENT: 2-06.4.9.A – Provide dimensions for all component lots. In anticipation of a require lot combination, dimensions for the combined lot can be provided.

Clearly indicate property lines on the landscape sheet with a thickened line. Ensure this drawing matches the site plan drawing and dimensions.


2-06.4.9.H.5 - If utilizing parking area access lanes (PAALs), they shall be designed in accordance with Section 7.4.6, Motor Vehicle Use Area Design Criteria, of the UDC.

11. COMMENT: 2-06.4.9.H.5 – Dimension and label all PAALs on site.


2-06.4.9.H.5.a - Show all motor vehicle off-street parking spaces provided, fully dimensioned. As a note, provide calculations on the number of spaces required (include the ratio used) and the number provided, including the number of spaces required and provided for the physically disabled. The drawing should indicate parking space locations for the physically disabled. A typical parking space detail shall be provided for both standard parking spaces and those for the physically disabled. For information on parking requirements for the physically disabled, refer to adopted building and accessibility codes of the City of Tucson. Design criteria for parking spaces and access are located in Section 7.4.6, Motor Vehicle Use Area Design Criteria, of the UDC.

12. COMMENT: 2-06.4.9.H.5.a – Provide a dimensioned typical motor vehicle parking space detail. Label and dimension the one required ADA van accessible space.

Although the proposed use is indicated as “Vehicle Rental and Sales”, the parking calculations are provided for a “Automotive and Vehicle Repair Use”. Confirm the use on site and update the parking calculations table to reflect this per UDC Table 7.4.4-1.


2-06.4.9.H.5.c - Show all loading zones, vehicle maneuverability fully dimensioned, and access route. Provide as a note the number of loading spaces required, the number provided, whether the loading space is a Type A or B as provided in UDC Section 7.5.4.

13. COMMENT: 2-06.4.9.H.5.c – A “24’ Rolling Gate” is shown off of E Grant Rd. Clearly label and indicate that a 20’ turnaround area is available between the gate and the street so that a person who incorrectly turns into the gate, when it is closed, can maneuver back into traffic safely without backing up on E Grant Rd.


2-06.4.9.H.5.d - Show bicycle parking facilities fully dimensioned. For specifics, refer to Section 7.4.9, Bicycle Parking Design Criteria, of the UDC. Provide, as a note, calculations for short and long term bicycle spaces required and provided.

14. COMMENT: 2-06.4.9.H.5.d – Update bicycle parking calculations table based upon the confirmed use(s). “Vehicle Rental and Sales” is a “Retail Trade Use Group” use, and not a “Commercial Services Use Group” use.


2-06.4.9.O - All applicable building setback lines, such as erosion hazard, floodplain detention/retention basins, and zoning, including sight visibility triangles, will be shown.

15. COMMENT: 2-06.4.9.O – The minimum required setback in C-2 zoning to a local street (N Geromino St) is 20’. The minimum required setback in C-2 zoning to an adjacent residential parcel is 1.5 times the building height (23.5’ minimum setback based on a height of 15.5’). In both cases, the proposed garage is within the setback area (1’ to the north, to the residential zone, and 7’ 4” to the west, to the local street).

A Design Development Option (DDO) application must be submitted and approved before final Site Zoning approval for this permit can be granted. Submit the DDO application as a sub-record to this permit. See the application at this link: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/pdsd/documents/planning-amp-zoning/ddo-for-setback-and-height.pdf.

Overhead and street view imagery appear to show the garage at the northern property line, rather than 1’ away as shown in the plans. Confirm the distance; if the distance is found to be less than 1’ during any site inspections, a Board of Adjustment variance will be required to approve the revision to any approved plans.

The submitted plans appear to show both the perimeter fence and a pony wall to be within the City right-of-way. Provide measurement between the fence and the property line. Provide proof of Department of Transportation & Mobility approval for the fence and pony wall to be within the right-of-way. If unavailable, then the improvements will need to be removed.


2-06.4.9.R - Show on-site pedestrian circulation and refuge utilizing location and the design criteria in Section 7-01.0.0, Pedestrian Access, of the Technical Standards Manual.

16. COMMENT: 2-06.4.9.R – No pedestrian circulation is shown form an ADA parking space to the building and none is shown from the building to existing sidewalks along each adjacent street. Provide both.

Provide ADA ramp detail.


2-06.4.9.W - Indicate the locations and types of proposed signs (wall, free-standing, pedestal) to assure there are no conflicts with other requirements and that minimal locational requirements can be met. Indicate if there are any existing billboards on site. Compliance to the Sign Code, Chapter 3 of the Tucson Code, is required. Include a note stating all signage requires separate permits.

17. COMMENT: 2-06.4.9.W – Provide dimensions and height of signage.

***For additional information on the any standard presented in this memo, please refer to the City of Tucson “Unified Development Code” – Administrative Manual Section 2-06 or Technical Standards noted in the comments. https://www.tucsonaz.gov/pdsd/all-codes-plans-determinations


If you have any questions about this transmittal, contact Site Zoning Reviewer Fernando Garcia at fernando.garcia2@tucsonaz.gov.

RESUBMITTAL OF THE FOLLOWING IS REQUIRED: Revised development package and comment response letter. To resubmit visit Tucson Development Center at https://tdc-online.tucsonaz.gov/#/home.
Instructions for resubmittal - https://www.tucsonaz.gov/files/pdsd/website/Resubmittals.pdf.
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