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Plan Review Detail
Review Status: Approved
Review Details: ENTITLEMENT REVIEW v.1
Plan Number - TP-ENT-0525-00009
Review Name: ENTITLEMENT REVIEW v.1
Review Status: Approved
| Review Date | Reviewer's Name | Type of Review | Description | Status | Comments |
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| IPC - Fire New Construction | APPROVED | Installation shall comply with Section 1205 " Solar Photo voltaic Power Systems" of the 2024 IFC. | |||
| Historic | NOT REQUIRED | ||||
| Real Estate | NOT REQUIRED | Any proposed improvements located outside property lines and into public rights-of-way require a right-of-way permit and Private Improvement Agreement with the Department of Transportation & Mobility or Temporary Revocable Easement with the Real Estate Division (separate processes). If any action is required to address property rights (dedications, easements, etc), please contact the Real Estate Division 520-791-4181. | |||
| Signs | NOT REQUIRED | ||||
| Streetcar Track Access Review | NOT REQUIRED | ||||
| Entitlement Review Coordinator Express | REVIEW COMPLETED | ||||
| Entitlements | REVIEW COMPLETED | DATE: July 30, 2025 For August 14, 2025 Hearing TO: Linus Kafka FROM: Koren Manning Zoning Examiner Planning & Development Services Interim Director SUBJECT: SPECIAL EXCEPTION LAND USE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES REPORT TP-ENT-0525-00009 Rauscher Reservoir Solar – 2755 S Harrison Rd, SR Zoning (Ward 4) Issue – This is a special exception land use request in the SR Suburban Ranch zone by Susan Carlson-Herdt of Solon Corporation on behalf of the property owner, City of Tucson, for the development of a 17,160 square-foot solar array under the Renewable Energy Generation land use. The special exception request is to construct the array on a portion of an approximately 14.25-acre parcel located 800 feet south and 800 feet east of the intersection of Golf Links Road and Harrison Road, located behind the Tucson Water reservoir at 2755 S Harrison Road (See case location map). Renewable Energy Generation in the SR zone is subject to section 4.9.11.B.2, .3, .4, & .5 and 4.9.13.I of the Unified Development Code (UDC) and requires approval through the Zoning Examiner Special Exception Procedure, Sec. 3.4.3. Planning and Development Services Recommendation – The Planning & Development Services Department recommends approval of the requested special exception land use, subject to the attached preliminary conditions. Background Information Existing Land Use: The project is located behind the Water Reservoir facing Harrison Road, and also behind a Library and Police Station facing Golf Links Road. The only other development in the back half of the parcel is a City of Tucson fueling station to the west of the project location. Existing Zoning Description: Suburban Ranch (SR) – This zone provides for low density, large lot, single-family, residential development and suburban ranch uses, including agriculture uses. This zone is solely to provide comparable zoning for annexed areas and is not intended for rezoning. Surrounding Zones and Land Uses: North – SR, C-1, C-2; Library, Police Station East – R-1; Single-family residential South – R-1; Single-family residential West – SR; City of Tucson Rauscher water reservoir Previous Cases on the Property: There are no previous Special Exception cases on property. Related Cases: None Applicant’s Request – The applicant request is for special exception approval for the Renewable Energy Generation land use on the site with associated site improvements. The proposed use requires a Zoning Examiner Special Exception in the SR zone. Planning Considerations – Land use policy direction for this area is provided by Plan Tucson, the Pantano East Area Plan, and the South Pantano Area Plan. Plan Tucson: This location is within the Existing Neighborhoods building block. This project is supported for improving the provision of utilities in a sustainable manner, in a way that’s sensitive to the surrounding environment. Pantano East Area Plan/South Pantano Area Plan: This development conforms with Plan policies, by supporting existing residential development. Design Considerations Land Use Compatibility – The subject site is largely undeveloped and sits behind a police station and library to the north, and the Rauscher Reservoir to the west. The only other development in the immediate project area is a single City of Tucson fueling Station. The proposal is for one new Solar Array within a 17,160 square-foot area. This area is proposed to be screened to the east and south with CMU brick, and by chain-link fencing to the west and north. Vehicle access is proposed to connect to an alley running along the southern edge of the Reservoir Parcel and leading out to Harrison Road. The array itself is set back 328 feet from the residential use to the south, and 204 feet from the east. Drainage/Grading – The parcel is not located within a floodplain. No significant changes to grading are proposed, and drainage patterns will remain unchanged. Road Improvements/Vehicular Access/Circulation – Vehicle access is proposed to the alley south of the reservoir. Local traffic is not expected to be impacted by the construction or operation of the array. Use Specific Standards – Renewable Energy Generation is allowed as a Special Exception in the Suburban Ranch zone providing it meets the criteria established in Section 4.9.11.B.2, .3, .4, & .5 of the Unified Development Code (UDC) with approval through a Zoning Examiner Special Exception Procedure, in accordance with UDC Section 3.4.3. Staff find the proposal to be in compliance with all applicable UDC Use-Specific Standards. Conclusion –The proposal is in compliance with the performance criteria for a Renewable Energy Generation. The request is consistent with policy direction in Plan Tucson, South Pantano Area Plan and the Pantano East Area Plan. Subject to compliance with the attached preliminary conditions, approval of the requested special exception is appropriate. |
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| External Reviewers - Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) | REVIEW COMPLETED | Thank you for the opportunity to review this New Special Exception. ADOT has no comments. Rick Freije, M.S.C.E., P.E. Assistant Regional Traffic Engineer SOUTHERN REGION TRAFFIC 1221 S 2nd Ave. Tucson, AZ 85713 Office: 520.388.4203 Mobile: 520.576.8614 | azdot.gov [azdot.gov] |
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| External Reviewers - AZ State Land | REVIEW COMPLETED | ||||
| External Reviewers - COT Environmental Services | REVIEW COMPLETED | ES has no objections to this special exception request as it pertains to solid waste and recycle storage, collection and disposal requirements. Andy Vera (520) 837-3798 Andy.Vera@tucsonaz.gov |
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| External Reviewers - COT Parks & Recreation | REVIEW COMPLETED | ||||
| External Reviewers - Davis Monthan AFB | REVIEW COMPLETED | Sir/Ma’am DMAFB Planning Staff has reviewed this request for special exception. We find the proposed use should not impact our mission. Thank you Kacey V/r B. Kacey Carter, DAFC, USAF ≡✪≡ Installation Community Planner 355th Civil Engineer Squadron/CENPL Davis-Monthan AFB AZ ☎DSN: 312-3291 ☎Comm: 520-228-3291 bonnie.carter@us.af.mil |
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| External Reviewers - PC RFCD | REVIEW COMPLETED | The Regional Flood Control District has no objection to this Special Exception. Patricia Gilbert Hydrologist III Floodplain Management Division Pima County Regional Flood Control District 201 North Stone Ave 9th Floor Tucson, Arizona, 85701 Direct - 520.724.4606 |
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| External Reviewers - Pima Association of Governments | REVIEW COMPLETED | ||||
| External Reviewers - Pima County Addressing | REVIEW COMPLETED | Good afternoon, Pima County Addressing does not have comments on TP-ENT-0525-00009 Harrison Rd – 2755 S Harrison Rd. Nicholas Jordan Site Review Project Manager II – Addressing Official Pima County Development Services Department 201 N Stone AV – 1st Floor Tucson, AZ 85701 (520) 724-9623 |
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| External Reviewers - Pima County Assessor | REVIEW COMPLETED | ||||
| External Reviewers - Pima County Development Services | REVIEW COMPLETED | ||||
| External Reviewers - Pima County Natural Resources | REVIEW COMPLETED | ||||
| External Reviewers - Pima County Transportation | REVIEW COMPLETED | ||||
| External Reviewers - Pima County Wastewater (RWRD) | REVIEW COMPLETED | ||||
| External Reviewers - Tohono Oodham | REVIEW COMPLETED | ||||
| External Reviewers - Tucson Airport Authority | REVIEW COMPLETED | July 14, 2025 Gabriel Sleighter Public Works Building 1 st Floor 201 N. Stone Avenue Tucson, AZ. 85701 RE: TP-ENT-0525-00009 – Harrison Rd – 2755 S Harrison Rd, Ward 4, Received June 23, 2025 Dear Mr. Beall, Thank you for the opportunity to comment on TP-ENT-0525-00009 – Harrison Rd – 2755 S Harrison Rd, a request by Solon for a special exception on approximately 14.25 acres for a solar array in Suburban Ranch (SR) zone. This solar array occupies a combined 14.25 ± acres, is located 1,200 southeast of intersection of East Golf Links Road and South Harrison Road. This special exception request lies within Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 77 airspace. Below is the response received from the FAA Pre-Screening Tool: 1. Based on the information you provided, you are required to file notice with the FAA. You must submit notice at least 45 days before the start of the proposed construction or alteration or the date an application for a construction permit is filed, whichever is earliest. 2. Note: If you propose construction or alteration that is subject to the licensing requirements of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), you must submit notice to the FAA on or before the date that an application is filed with the FCC. Visit FCC Licensing to learn more. The Tucson Airport Authority conditionally approves the special exception request contingent upon the conditions of approval noted below. These conditions must be included in the future special exception document. Conditions of approval: 1. “As the Planned Community Development develops, each project applicant must file FAA Form 7460 with the FAA at least 45 days before construction activities begin for each proposed project unless the FAA staff, with the Obstruction Evaluation / Airport Airspace Analysis (OE/AAA), provides the project applicant with written communication that filing FAA Form 7460 is not required. It is highly recommended that the applicant file earlier than 45 days to provide the applicant with sufficient time to respond to any concerns identified by the FAA. Note that cranes proposed to be used onsite must also be identified on Form 7460. Please file Form 7460 at https://oeaaa.faa.gov/oeaaa/external/portal.jsp.” Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding this comment letter. I may be reached by email at srobidoux@flytucson.com or by telephone at 520- 573-4811. Respectfully, Scott Robidoux, C.M. Manager of Planning |
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| External Reviewers - Tucson Electric Power (TEP) | REVIEW COMPLETED | ||||
| External Reviewers - Tucson Unified School District (TUSD) | REVIEW COMPLETED | ||||
| Fire New Construction | REVIEW COMPLETED | ||||
| IPC - Entitlements | REVIEW COMPLETED | ||||
| IPC - Site Engineering | REVIEW COMPLETED | No comments at this time. Stephen Blood (520) 837-4958 Stephen.blood@tucsonaz.gov |
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| IPC - Site Zoning | REVIEW COMPLETED | ||||
| IPC - Traffic Engineering | REVIEW COMPLETED | Negligible traffic impact. No comments. | |||
| ROW Engineering Review | REVIEW COMPLETED | Primary access should be from a public or private street not an alley. If access road is greater than 150', proper turnaround required. | |||
| Site Engineering | REVIEW COMPLETED | ||||
| Site Landscape | REVIEW COMPLETED | CDRC TRANSMITTAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT REVIEWER: CHAD KELLER, RLA SITE LANDSCAPE/NATIVE PLANT PRESERVATION SECTION PROJECT: SINGLE AXIS SOLAR TRACKER SYSTEM ACTIVITY NO: TP-ENT-0525-00009 DEVELOPMENT PACKAGE NO: TD-DEV-0824-00227 ADDRESS: 2755 S HARRISON RD ZONING: SR – SUBURBAN RANCH ZONE LAND USE: UTILITY SERVICE This plan has been reviewed for compliance with applicable development criteria in the City of Tucson Unified Development Code (UDC) Administrative Manual (AM) Section 2-11 and Technical Manual (TM) Section for landscape, native plants, and water harvesting. Please resubmit revised drawings along with a detailed response letter, which states how all of the Site Landscape/NPPO Section review comments have been addressed. SITE LANDSCAPE/NPPO SECTION COMMENTS: 1. As part of development package case number TD-DEV-0824-00227, the site plan refers to the Environmental Resource Report for the Native Plant Preservation Inventory. The NPP includes transplant on site plants and preserve in place plants and has been approved as part of the above-mentioned Development Package. Thank you. Chad Keller, RLA Landscape Architect chad.keller@tucsonaz.gov 520.837.4923 |
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| Site Zoning | REVIEW COMPLETED | CDRC Transmittal PDSD Zoning Review FROM: Loran Shamis; Principal Planner PROJECT: TP-ENT-0525-00009 Address: 2755 S HARRISON RD Parcel(s): 13612004H Proposal: Renewable Energy Distribution TRANSMITTAL DATE: July 8, 2025 1. COMMENT: Per UDC 4.9.11.A.2, where a facility is not enclosed within a building, the surrounding screen shall be used as the building all for the purposes of setbacks. The chain link fence proposed along the west and north boundaries of the project do not meet the definition of a screen. A screen is defined as “an opaque barrier designed and constructed to conceal areas used for storage, refuse, mechanical equipment, parking, or delivery service loading bays from street and public view or to buffer adjacent land uses.” Either demonstrate compliance with UDC 4.9.11.A.2 by providing a wall that meets the definition of a screen, or provide a CMO waiver to modify the requirement. If you have any questions, please contact me at Loran.Shamis@tucsonaz.gov. |
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| Sun Tran Review | REVIEW COMPLETED | ||||
| Transportation - Bike/Ped | REVIEW COMPLETED | ||||
| Transportation Landscape Review | REVIEW COMPLETED | Comments on ERR regarding siting of project, these will be available when all reviews are completed. | |||
| Tucson Water New Area Development | REVIEW COMPLETED |