Plan Review Detail
Review Status: Approved
Review Details: PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE REVIEW v.1
Plan Number - TP-PRE-0124-00021
Review Name: PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE REVIEW v.1
Review Status: Approved
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| Entitlements | REVIEW COMPLETED | DATE: 7/10/2024 REVIEWED BY: Gabriel Sleighter, Lead Planner CASE NUMBER: TP-PRE-0124-00021 TEP Substation PROJECT ADDRESSES: 1230 N ALVERNON WAY PARCEL NUMBERS: 122-13-065C, 122-13-0660 EXISTING ZONING: R-2, C-1 EXISTING USE: Utilities Distribution PROPOSED ZONING: SPECIAL EXCEPTION LAND USE – UTILITIES DISTRIBUTION PROPOSED USE: TEP SUBSTATION EXPANSION PROJECT DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: The applicant requests feedback on a proposal to expand the existing TEP substation at the corner of Alvernon Way and Mabel Street across the undeveloped R-2 parcel to its east. The proposal entails replacing the existing transformer infrastructure with two modern transformer systems, installing a new section of perimeter wall, and creating two new access points on Mabel Street. This is the second presubmittal meeting for this proposal, the first meeting took place on 7 February 2024. APPLICANT NAME: Chris Ortiz y Pino, TEP E-MAIL: Christopher.ortizypino@tep.com PLAN DIRECTION ADOPTED PLAN (S): PLAN TUCSON AND ARROYO CHICO AREA PLAN PLAN AMENDMENT REQUIRED BASED ON CONCEPT PRESENTED (SEE NOTES BELOW) 0 YES 1 NO 0 TO BE CONFIRMED LATER PLAN SUPPORT BASED ON CONCEPT PRESENTED (SEE NOTES BELOW): 0 YES 0 NO 1 WILL DEPEND ON DESIGN Applicable Plan Policies: Plan Tucson encourages the improvement of the appearance of above-ground utilities and structures. Development should reflect sensitivity to site and neighborhood conditions. The Grant-Alvernon Area Plan requires developments be complementary to the existing scale, character, and identity of existing neighborhoods. Development should be sensitive to surrounding uses through the use of design, location, landscaping, screening, etc. The Plan is silent on vehicular access for utilities land use, and access from Mabel is allowed without amendment. Analysis: The TEP Substation expansion depicted in the plan set is subject to the Utilities Distribution use-specific standards located in UDC sec. 4.9.11.A. for the R-2 Zone. Additionally, the Utilities Distribution use in the C-1 zone requires adherence to use-specific standard 4.9.13.O, which has no conditions applicable to the proposal. 4.9.11.A.- Distribution System 1. The setback of the facility, including walls or equipment, shall be 20 feet from any adjacent residential zone. Does not meet requirement. 2. Where a facility is not enclosed within a building, the surrounding screen shall be used as the building wall for the purposes of setbacks. Zero-foot setbacks proposed for screen wall. 5. The use shall not have any service or storage yards. None shown. 8. Any building housing such facility shall be in keeping with the character of the zone in which it is located. The Design Review Board (DRB) shall review all applications and make recommendations to the Zoning Examiner. The DRB shall review architectural style, building elevations, materials on exterior facades, color schemes, new mechanical equipment locations, lighting of outdoor areas, window locations and types, screening, landscaping, vehicular use area, and other contributing design features. The proposal will require review by the DRB. 9. The use shall be located wholly within an enclosed building or within an area enclosed on all sides with a masonry wall or compact evergreen hedge, not less than six feet, nor more than ten feet, in height. Height per safety requirements. 11. The use shall be limited to power substations with an input voltage no greater than 138 kilovolts. Complies. The concept presented will require design review in addition to a public hearing before the Zoning Examiner. The final submittal should include a design package for consideration by the Design Review Board. Further conversations with Housing and Community Development should also inform the special exception application materials, as the proposed wall does not meet setback requirements to the City of Tucson managed rental units to the east. ADDITIONAL NOTES: None. |
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| Fire New Construction | REVIEW COMPLETED | TP-PRE-0124-00021 • Pre-Application Conference Review v1 • 1230 N ALVERNON WY TUCSON, AZ 85712: Based on the information provided, TFD has no comments at this time. Questions: patricia.shelton@tucsonaz.gov / 520.837.7082 |
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| Site Engineering | REVIEW COMPLETED | Site Engineering has no comments or concerns about the proposed special exception. Lianne Evans lianne.evans@tucsonaz.gov |
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| Site Landscape | REVIEW COMPLETED | CDRC TRANSMITTAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT REVIEWER: CHAD KELLER, RLA PDSD LANDSCAPE/NATIVE PLANT PRESERVATION SECTION PROJECT: ZONING EXAMINER SPECIAL EXCEPTION LAND USE PERMIT FOR UPGRADE AND EXPANSION OF EXISTING 46KV SUBSTATION ACTIVITY NO: TP-PRE-0124-00021 ADDRESS/PARCEL: 1230 N ALVERNON WY / 12213065C ZONING: C-1 COMMERCIAL ZONE 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. The comments provided are preliminary and are not to be assumed as a complete review of the proposal. During the Development Package review process, a full review will be made by Landscape/NPPO to ensure compliance with the applicable UDC development criteria and Technical Standards. SITE LANDSCAPE/NPPO COMMENTS: 1. There are existing mature trees on the eastern property owner’s property line where the proposed 12-foot perimeter wall is located. During the Development Package submittal, please add a note to the construction plans to take great care in the preservation of the existing tree’s and their root structure. The possibility of root compaction while using heavy machinery to build the wall could harm the trees. If you have any questions about this comment, I can be reached at chad.keller@tucsonaz.gov |
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| Site Zoning | REVIEW COMPLETED | Special Exception Pre-Submittal Transmittal FROM: Nick Ross PDSD Zoning Review PROJECT: Rezoning Pre-submittal meeting TP-PRE-0124-00021 Address: 1230 N ALVERNON WY Parcel(s): 12213065C, 122130660 Existing Zoning: C-1, R-2 Existing Use: Utilities-Distribution Center TRANSMITTAL DATE: July 10, 2024 COMMENTS: 1. Development must comply with the Administrative Manual Section 2-06 - Development Package and 3.4.3. ZONING EXAMINER SPECIAL EXCEPTION PROCEDURE. 2. Proposed use and use-specific standards: Utilities Distribution System in the R-2 Zone (4.9.11.A.1, .2, .5, .8, .9, .11, .12); Utilities Distribution System in the C-1 Zone (4.9.11.A.1, .5, & .9). The use for both parcels is subject to the Zoning Examiner Special Exception Procedure found in article UDC 3.4.3: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-1048#JD_UDCSec.3.4.3 3. Development standards (TABLE 6.3-2.A, TABLE 6.3-4.A): a. C-1: 30’ Building Maximum; (min.) = 20,000 sf, Lot Coverage (max.) = 60%, Nonres Use adjacent to Res Zone (min.) = 10' or ¾(H) Nonres Use adjacent to Nonres Zone (min.) = (H) b. R-2: 25’ Building Height Maximum; (max.) = N/A, Perimeter Yard (min.) (facility, walls, and equipment) = 20' from any adjacent residential zone c. The expansion of the operation in the C-1 zone does not appear to meet the minimum lot size per TABLE 6.3-4. B: EXCEPTIONS. 4. Applicable street setbacks (UDC 6.4.5.C): a. Alvernon is a Major Street. For nonresidential and multifamily development abutting an Arterial or Collector Street the minimum required street perimeter yard is ten feet, as measured from the existing or future property line as determined by the adopted Major Streets and Routes Plan, whichever is greater. b. Mable is a local street. For nonresidential and multifamily development abutting a Local Street: the minimum required street perimeter yard is 20 feet, as measured from the street property line. 5. Parking requirements: See UDC Article 7.4.4 https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-5445 6. Bike parking requirements: See UDC Article 7.4.8 https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-5698 7. Additional comments: a. A board of adjustment variance is required for the expansion of the lot, as it does not meet the minimum lot size requirements. 8. The comments provided are preliminary and are not to be assumed as a complete review of the proposal. During the Development Package review process, a full review will be made by Zoning to assure compliance with the applicable UDC development criteria and Technical Standards. If you have any questions please contact me at nicholas.ross@tucsonaz.gov. |
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| Traffic Engineering Review | REVIEW COMPLETED | No comments or concerns from DTM Traffic Engineering Division. |