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Plan Review Detail
Review Status: Approved
Review Details: PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE REVIEW v.1
Plan Number - TP-PRE-0226-00044
Review Name: PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE REVIEW v.1
Review Status: Approved
| Review Date | Reviewer's Name | Type of Review | Description | Status | Comments |
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| Building Official * | REVIEW COMPLETED | PROJECT: SALPOINT HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITY NO. TP-PRE-0226-00044 ADDRESS: 1545 E COPPER ST ZONING: R-2 If you have any specific questions regarding this, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Matthew Carlton, Assistant Building Official, via email at matthew.carlton@tucsonaz.gov COMMENTS: 1. Please resolve the following open permits prior to submission of any new permits: a. T22CM05683 – placement of modular buildings b. T22CM03542 – remodel chemistry lab c. T21CM01063 – stadium lighting d. TC-COM-1124-02197 – Batting Cage e. TC-COM-0824-01657 – Score Board |
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| Fire New Construction * | REVIEW COMPLETED | TP-PRE-0226-00044 • Pre-Application Conference Review v1 • 1545 E COPPER ST TUCSON, AZ 85719: Based on the information provided, TFD has no comments at this time. Questions: patricia.shelton@tucsonaz.gov / 520.837.7082 |
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| Residential Zoning * | REVIEW COMPLETED | PDSD TRANSMITTAL CITY OF TUCSON, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT Jeffrey William Cassidy, Planner jeffrey.cassidy@tucsonaz.gov (520) 837-4916 Current Zoning - Residential Review Section TRANSMITTAL DATE: March 05, 2026 PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE: TP-PRE-0226-00044 BRIEF SUMMARY DESCRIPTION / NARRATIVE: Baseball Field Grass to Synthetic Conversion Salpointe Catholic High School is in the process of converting their existing baseball field from natural grass to a synthetic turf system. The project area is estimated at 3.0236 acres. This proposed scope will include minor grubbing and excavation, installation of a stormwater drainage system, construction of an aggregate base, fencing improvements, concrete curbing, routing and installation of supporting water and electrical utilities, and installation of synthetic turf. We seek a pre-application conference to introduce the project and outline a clear path to acquiring all necessary permits and adhere to applicable design criteria within the City of Tucson. APPLICANT: Erik Homewood Mammoth Sports Construction 3922 74th St. Meriden, KS 66512 Erik.homewood@MMTH.com (785) 806-6298 PROJECT: Address: 1545 E COPPER ST TUCSON, AZ 85719 Parcel: 113-10-001A Legal Description: FLORENCE SUB EXC LOTS 5 & 6 BLK F & EXC PTNS BLKS E & F ADJ GLENN ST FOR BUS STOP & TURN LANE Township 13S, Range 14E, Section 31 Acreage / Square Feet: Approximately 3.3 acres or 145,320 square feet Zoning: PAD-17 (R-2 Underlying)* * References to the LUC in the PAD document (underlying code at the time) are replaced by the UDC. Existing Use & Proposed Use: Natural Grass (Existing) to Synthetic Turf (Proposed) for existing Baseball Field UDC 11.3.3. CIVIC USE GROUP E. Educational Use 1. Elementary and Secondary Schools Provides primary and secondary education for grades kindergarten through 12, as required by the Arizona State Board of Education. Typical uses include elementary, middle, junior high, and high schools. Permitted Use / Use Specific Standards: Confirmation that Parcel 113-10-001A lies within the PAD-17 zone and the proposed Secondary School use, as defined under Page 63 of PAD-17 document and is deemed as a permitted use: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/city-services/planning-development-services/documents/c9-08-16_salpointe_pad.pdf Related Case Numbers: C9-08-16: Annexation Ordinance 1356 C9-08-16: Salpointe PAD ZONING REVIEW COMMENTS SUMMARY: 1. Comment: The comments provided are preliminary and are not to be assumed as a complete review of the proposal. During the Development Package review process, the Zoning Review Section will conduct a full review to assure compliance with applicable UDC development criteria and technical standards. 2. Comment: There are a number of outstanding permits on this parcel that need to be completed or withdrawn prior to getting approval for this permit. Refer to Property Research Online for incompleted permits: https://pro.tucsonaz.gov/parcel_search/11310001A 3. Comment: At the time it was written, the PAD-17 document references the Tucson Land Use Code (LUC) but has since been replaced by the Unified Development Code (UDC) where the PAD is silent. ADMINISTRATIVE MANUAL: SECTION 1: APPLICATION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-8355 4. Comment: The proposed development must comply with the City of Tucson Unified Development Code (UDC) Administrative Manual Chapter 2-06 – Development Package. https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-8753 Building permits can be submitted and reviewed concurrently with the development package but the building plans cannot be approved until the development package is approved and the building plans are reviewed for consistency. UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE (UDC): PAD-17 https://www.tucsonaz.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/city-services/planning-development-services/documents/c9-08-16_salpointe_pad.pdf UDC ARTICLE 4: ZONES https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-1785 UDC ARTICLE 5: OVERLAY ZONES https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-3088 Per 5.4. Major Street and Routes Setback Zone (MS&R) https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-3448 5. Comment: East Glenn St and N Mountain Av are both classified as an Collectors, have a proposed right-of-way widths of 64’-0” and both existing right of way widths currently exceed their proposed widths. 6. Comment: As this project lies within the PAD-17 (0-3 underlying) zone, refer to Page 58 of PAD-17 document for the Development (Dimensional) Standards. 7. Comment: Perimeter Yard (Setback) – E Glenn Street: 20’-0” 8. Comment: Perimeter Yard (Setback) – N Mountain Av: 25’-0” from future curb 9. Comment: Maximum Building Height: 40’-0” feet |
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| ROW Engineering Review * | REVIEW COMPLETED | No impact to ROW | |||
| Site Engineering * | REVIEW COMPLETED | Permit Activity Number: TP-PRE-0226-00044 Project: Converting existing baseball field from natural grass to synthetic turf Location: 1545 E COPPER ST Review Date: 3/4/2026 Reviewer: Dylan Molina - Engineering Associate - Site Engineering Related Cases: PAD-17, C9-08-16 , TD-DEV-0223-00150 , TC-COM-0824-01657, TC-COM-1124-02197, T22CM05683, T22CM03542, T21CM01063 *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 Site Engineering Review Comments: 1. This parcel has several building permits and development packages (DPs) that require attention prior to approval of proposed project. There exists an approved DP (TD-DEV-0223-00150) that must be completed or revised to include the proposed turf to the baseball field. 2. Sonya Bermudez, Sonya.Bermudez@tucsonaz.gov, is familiar with the approved DP, and will be able to progress forward with being able to complete the proposed project and the associated building permits (TD-DEV-0223-00150 , TC-COM-0824-01657, TC-COM-1124-02197) 3. Drainage must be designed per PAD-17, Drainage Design (PG 87). 4. A grading plan with cut/fill quantities and area of disturbance will be required. If area of disturbance is greater than one acre, A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and dust control permit will be required for this development. TSM 2-01.0.0 This review is for Pre-Application purposes. Please be aware that additional comments may be forthcoming during submission process. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Dylan Molina at Dylan.Molina@tucsonaz.gov. |
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| Site Landscape * | REVIEW COMPLETED | PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT REVIEWER: CHAD KELLER, RLA SITE LANDSCAPE/NATIVE PLANT PRESERVATION SECTION PROJECT: CONVERTING THE EXISTING BASEBALL FIELD FROM NATURAL GRASS TO SYNTHETIC TURF; THIS WILL INCLUDE SOME UTILITY SCOPE, FENCING IMPROVEMENTS AND CONCRETE CURBING ACTIVITY NO: TP-PRE-0226-00044 ADDRESS: 1545 E COPPER ST ZONING: PAD 17 -- SALPOINTE – GLENN STREET PAD LAND USE: PARK/ATHLETIC FIELD 03.03.2026 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 THE SITE LANDSCAPE/NPPO REVIEW SECTION TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE CITY OF TUCSON UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, TECHNICAL STANDARDS MANUAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE MANUAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SITE LANDSCAPE, NATIVE PLANTS AND RAINWATER HARVESTING. PAD 17 -- SALPOINTE – GLENN STREET PAD - SITE LANDSCAPE/NPPO COMMENTS: 1. PAD District Proposal page 72 - Exhibit C.3.12: Landscape Border Plan; The north boundary of the ball field site along E Glenn St. requires a 5’ street landscape border with trees at a spacing of 1 tree per 33 linear feet within the ROW. 2. PAD District Proposal and page 73 - Exhibit C.3.13: A 6- to 8-foot-tall security fence is called out as a requirement on Exhibit C.3.13. 3. Refer to sections 3.11, 3.12, and 3.13 for general landscape and screening guidelines including: A. SECTION 3.11.1 Irrigation - DRIP IRRIGATION FOR TREES, SHRUB BEDS AND AREAS OF GROUND COVER TO ELIMINATE EVAPORATION LOSSES B. SECTION 3.11.2 Native Plant Preservation – NOT REQUIRED C. SECTION 3.11.3 Water Harvesting - RAINWATER HARVESTING WITHIN THE SALPOINTE PAD AREA WILL BE A QUALITATIVE APPROACH AND NO QUANTITATIVE REQUIREMENTS WILL BE SET FORTH OR MET D. SECTION 3.12 Landscape Border Plan – SEE COMMENT 1 ABOVE E. SECTION 3.13 Screening Plan – SEE COMMENT 1 ABOVE Thank you. Chad Keller, RLA Landscape Architect chad.keller@tucsonaz.gov 520.837.4923 |
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| TW New Area Development * | REVIEW COMPLETED | Based on the information provided, Tucson Water has no objections to the proposed development. Information on Tucson Water’s turf removal incentives can be found at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Water/Conservation/Commercial-Multifamily-Customer-Rebates/Turf-Removal-Rebate The parcel currently has one existing irrigation meter size (1.5”). The service is connected to an 8-inch PVC water main (A Zone) located on the northwest side of the parcel ROW (N Mountain Av). Water pressure in this area is 47-54 PSI at an elevation of 2384 ft. Water pressure can vary by an additional 5 psi +/-. If any new domestic water, irrigation water, or fire water services are needed to serve this proposed development, please contact Tucson Water’s New Services Section by calling 520-791-5164 or by sending an email to TW_Common@tucsonaz.gov. The above comments are based on the limited preliminary information provided by the applicant and should not be construed as a complete review of the proposal. Any questions, comments or concerns about these comments may be directed to Kathryn Gerber (Engineering Manager) at Kathryn.Gerber@tucsonaz.gov. |