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Plan Review Detail
Review Status: Approved
Review Details: PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE REVIEW v.1
Plan Number - TP-PRE-0425-00066
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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| Entitlements | REVIEW COMPLETED | The subject site is zoned C-2 (Commercial) for main building site and C-1 (Commercial) for surrounding parking and loading areas. The site is located at the northwest portion of the existing retail shopping center. The proposed project site is bordered by E Centrepark Drive to the north including residential units, a bike path and the Pantano wash to the west, parking areas and E Broadway Boulevard to the south, and existing remaining portion of the retail shopping center bordered by E Pantano Road to the east. The current outdoor storage and display is not consistent with the Tucson Unified Development Code (UDC) zoning classification of C-1 (Commercial). The proposed outdoor storage and display would only be permitted under the C-2 (Commercial) zoning district subject to required setbacks. The Plans do not support storage in C-1 zoning which is also adjacent to residential land uses along the northern site boundary. However, the proposed outdoor storage and display may be conditionally permitted in the C-2 zone including subject to public hearing and community input. A rezoning/special exception request from C-1 (Commercial) to C-2 (Commercial) would be needed to accommodate the proposed outdoor storage and display areas since C-1 area does not allow outdoor storage. Potentially, the C-2 zone could be expanded within the entire or portions of the 15-acre property. PDSD Staff has reviewed the proposed outdoor storage and display areas in accordance with the Tucson Unified Development Code Section 4.9.9. Retail Trade Use Group including, but not necessarily to, Section B. (General Merchandize Sales), Section D. (Large Retail Establishment Design Standards) including for a. Vehicular Access, c. Outdoor Storage Areas, e. Pedestrian Flow, g. Delivery and Loading Spaces, i. Outdoor Lighting, j. Outdoor Sales Display/Ancillary Uses, 2. Aesthetic Character and 3. Design Review Board. Three (3) key sections are highlighted below: c. Outdoor Storage Areas The project shall mitigate visual and noise impacts on residential uses, residentially zoned properties, and streets that may be adjacent to the site from outdoor storage areas (when permitted by the zone district requirements). The mitigation can be accomplished by locating these areas on-site and at least 200 feet from any residential use or residentially zoned property that is adjacent to the site. The areas should be screened or enclosed so that they are not visible from public streets, public sidewalks, internal pedestrian walkways, or adjacent residential properties. The screen shall be at least eight feet high and of masonry construction to assure the highest level of noise abatement and to confine any loose papers, cartons, and other trash. Storage j. Outdoor Sales Display/Ancillary Uses Measures to mitigate any negative impacts to a residential use or residentially zoned property that is adjacent to the site from the location of any outdoor activity associated with services to the public, such as, but not limited to, outdoor merchandise display and sales, outdoor storage, and outdoor snack bar and eating areas shall be required. The outside activity shall be setback at least 250 feet and oriented to face away from any residential use or residentially zoned property that is adjacent to the site, unless a building is located between the activity and the residential property. 3. Design Review Board (DRB) All proposed Large Retail Establishments shall be reviewed by the Design Review Board (DRB) for recommendation to the PDSD Director, who will make a recommendation on whether the project complies with the use specific standards. The DRB will base its recommendation on whether or not the project complies with the use specific standards related to compatibility , architecture, and site design, as provided in Section 4.9.9.D, Large Retail Establishment Design Standards, where specific requirements are not provided. The applicant shall be responsible for providing all documentation and information necessary to show compliance, such as, but not limited to, site plans, building elevations, landscaping plans, floor plans, and outdoor lighting photometry plan. Additionally, minimum off-street parking in accordance with the UDC would also need to be further verified including for existing Large Retail Establishment (The Home Depot), the entire retail shopping center, and any parking required for outdoor display areas to ensure minimum parking standards are met. Compliance with Plan Tucson and the Pantano East Area Plan would also need to be further demonstrated. An updated site plan and community input is also required including proposed expanded C-2 zone lines and any edits to the proposed outdoor storage areas. Two (2) applications will need to be filed including for 1) rezoning and 2) special exception for a Large Retail Establishment (LRE). Key steps include: • Prepare a Design Compatibility Report; • Hold Required Neighborhood Meeting (see instructions below); • Attend Design Review Board (DRB); • Attend Zoning Examiner (ZE) Public Hearing in accordance with UDC Section 3.4 for Special Exception; and, • Submit an ESRI shape file for proposed C-2 zone expansion. Additionally, more design consideration with each preliminary development plan (PDP) indicating design capability with both land use specific standards and plan policies as outlined above will be required. Additionally with a rezoning and special exception, a neighborhood meeting to create community dialogue with the adjacent neighbors and ward office will be required. A formal submittal of the application must be within 60 days of the neighborhood meeting. Please reach out to the applicable Ward office before the neighborhood meeting. The concurrent rezoning/special exception process includes the following general steps: 1. Revise proposed site plan. 2. Attend an additional presubmittal meeting with staff to go over materials to be submitted, and re-review the site plan with proposed C-2 zoning lines. 3. Follow the rezoning outlined in Section 3.2.2.C.1.b through e of the Unified Development Code. These include the following: b. For Rezoning Applications a single neighborhood meeting shall be held for both applications. The mailed notice must be mailed at least ten days prior to the date of the meeting and sent by first class mail to property owners within 400 feet of the property, registered neighborhood associations within one mile of proposal, and the Council Ward offices where the project is located. c. The meeting shall occur not more than 60 days prior to the date of the submittal of the application. d. Documentation of the offer to meet and a summary of the meeting must be submitted with the application. e. The meeting must be held at or near the subject site. 4. Mailing labels for neighborhood notice will need to be acquired from PDSD. Also please note that both the applicant and PDSD staff will need to be in attendance at the neighborhood meeting because it is a rezoning and special exception request. |
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| Fire New Construction | REVIEW COMPLETED | TP-PRE-0425-00066 • Pre-Application Conference Review v1 • 7677 E BROADWAY BL TUCSON, AZ 85710: 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. Stephen Blood (520) 837-4958 Stephen.blood@tucsonaz.gov |
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| Site Landscape | REVIEW COMPLETED | CDRC TRANSMITTAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT REVIEWER: CHAD KELLER, RLA SITE LANDSCAPE/NATIVE PLANT PRESERVATION SECTION PROJECT: PROPOSED PREFAB TRELLIS ARTIFICIAL VINES ON EXISTING BLOCK WALL ACTIVITY NO: TP-PRE-0425-00066 ADDRESS: 7677 E BROADWAY BL ZONING: C-2 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 the Site Landscape and NPPO section to ensure compliance with the applicable UDC development criteria and Technical Standards. SITE LANDSCAPE/NPPO COMMENTS: 1. The artificial vine durability is in question with the sun and heat here in Tucson. Provided a life span estimation by the manufacturer of the artificial vines. If it is not a permanent solution as a screen, then possibly look at other alternatives with live vines or a decorative steel screen fence on top of the wall that screens the items in question completely. 2. Extend the wall/fence to the northwest and tie into the existing masonry wall at the north property line. Thank you. Chad Keller, RLA Landscape Architect chad.keller@tucsonaz.gov 520.837.4923 |
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| Site Zoning | REVIEW COMPLETED | CDRC Entitlements Pre-Submittal Transmittal PDSD Zoning Review FROM: Loran Shamis; Principal Planner PROJECT: TP-PRE-0425-00066 Address: 7677 E BROADWAY BL Parcel(s): 13323356A Existing Zoning: C-1 Proposed Zoning: C-2 Existing Use: Retail – General Merchandise Sales, Large Retail Establishment Proposed Use: Retail – General Merchandise Sales, Large Retail Establishment TRANSMITTAL DATE: April 30, 2025 COMMENTS: 1. The Preliminary Development Plan must be consistent with the Development Package (AM 2-06). 2. The proposed use is Retail – Large Retail Establishment which is permitted through a Mayor and Council Special Exception Procedure subject to use specific standards 4.9.9.D (UDC Table 4.8-4). 3. It appears the proposed outdoor sales/storage areas are removing some of the parking spaces. Provide an updated parking calculation including the entire shopping center. Include the number of spaces required and the number of spaces provided per UDC 7.4.4-1. 4. Demonstrate the existing sales along the sidewalk on the southern side of the building does not obstruct the minimum 4’ wide ADA accessible pedestrian circulation path. 5. Provide a pedestrian circulation path that connects all areas of development and to any adjacent street frontage. The path must be ADA accessible and a minimum of 4’ wide (TSM 7-01). 6. 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 Loran.Shamis@tucsonaz.gov. |
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| Traffic Engineering Review | REVIEW COMPLETED | No comments from DTM Traffic Engineering Division. |