Plan Review Detail
Review Status: Approved
Review Details: PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE REVIEW v.1
Plan Number - TP-PRE-0525-00090
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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| Fire New Construction | REVIEW COMPLETED | TP-PRE-0525-00090 • Pre-Application Conference Review v1 • 115 E PLATA ST TUCSON, AZ 85705: Based on the information provided TFD has the following comments: 1. Verify hydrant coverage and fire flow requirements. IFC 24, 507.5 / B105.2 Questions: patricia.shelton@tucsonaz.gov / 520.837.7082 |
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| ROW Engineering Review | REVIEW COMPLETED | 1. Build driveway on southside to standard (PAG 206) 2. Replace ramps on sidewalks to make ADA compliant |
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| Site Engineering | REVIEW COMPLETED | TP-PRE-0525-00090 115 E PLATA ST Site engineering comments are as follows: 1. Please provide waste stream calculations, trash enclosure details, and show required trash truck maneuverability in accordance with TSM Sec 8. 2. Pedestrian circulation is required to connect all buildings, dumpster areas, common use areas, and the sidewalk on the street frontage per TSM 7-01.4. 3. Clearly show downspouts on buildings to ensure that stormwater from roof drains, up to and including waters from the ten-year storm event, does not pass over sidewalks per Technical Standards Manual 7-01.4.3E. 4. Provide site area of disturbance, as well as cut and fill quantities. TSM Sec 2. 5. First flush retention and balanced basin detention compliant with sections 2 and 3 of the Design Standards for Stormwater Detention and Retention (DSSDR) manual are required for the proposed project. Provide a drainage report which states how these requirements will be met. Because the site is less than one acre, a detention waiver may be applied for. The Design Standards for Stormwater Detention and Retention (DSSDR) manual can be found online at: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/files/sharedassets/public/pdsd/documents/engineering-code/updated-retention-detention-manual.pdf Tucson codes and ordinances can be found online at: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/overview Ryan Insalaco – ryan.insalaco@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: NEW WAREHOUSE BUILDINGS ON EXISTING PROPERTY ACTIVITY NO: TP-PRE-0525-00090 ADDRESS: 115 E PLATA ST ZONING: I-1 INDUSTRIAL ZONE LAND USE: COMMERCIAL 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. A NPPO or a NPPO Waiver is required per UDC 7.7. SEE UDC 7.7.3. APPLICABILITY; UDC 7.7.4 NPPO GENERAL PROVISIONS AND STANDARDS; UDC 7.7.4.C. PLAN APPROVAL PRIOR TO PERMITTING; UDC 7.7.4.D. PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE 7.7.5.C.5; ALSO SEE AM 2-11.3.0 PERMITTED EXCEPTIONS. PDSD will provide the applicant with the NPPO Waiver form upon request. 2. UDC 7.6.2. APPLICABILITY The provisions of this section apply to the following: A. All new development; and, B. Expansion of existing development, as provided below: 1. Buildings Greater Than 10,000 Square Feet On sites where the gross floor area of the existing building (s) is more than 10,000 square feet, expansion in square footage of land area, floor area, lot coverage, or vehicular use area as follows: b. If the expansion is 25% or greater or if expansions as of February 15, 1991, cumulatively result in a 25% or greater expansion in land area, floor area, lot coverage, or vehicular use area, the standards of this section apply to the entire site. Preparation of the landscape plan shall adhere to UDC 7.6.4 and Administrative Manual 2-10. 3. Provide the required number of trees in all vehicular parking areas (1 tree to 4 parking spaces) per UDC 7.6.4.B.1. Trees are to be distributed evenly throughout the parking area, UDC 7.6.4.1.B.1, UDC Technical Standards Manual 5-01-.3.2 and UDC 7.6.4.B.1.a. 4. A street landscape border is required along N 7th Ave and along E Plata St per UDC 7.6.4.C-2 and Table 7.6.4-1. See UDC 7.6.4.C for landscape border requirements. Commercial land use along MS&R and non-MS&R requires a 10’ street landscape border. 5. A drip irrigation plan and details are required for all proposed landscape planting areas. 6. 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) if necessary for this project. 7. All landscape plans shall incorporate water conserving design as defined in UDC Section 7.6.6, Use of Water, and as described in the Technical Standards Manual 5.01-5.11. 8. A Commercial Rainwater Harvesting plan is required: See Technical Standards Manual 4-01.3.0 RAINWATER HARVESTING PLAN. A Rainwater Harvesting Plan shall be submitted with all applications for commercial developments at which landscaping is required. The Rainwater Harvesting Plan shall consist of two elements: A Site Water Budget Calculation Spreadsheet and a Water Harvesting Implementation Plan. Preparation of the Rainwater Harvesting Plan elements require coordination between project managers, site engineers and landscape architects from the inception of the project. The Landscape Plan should match the Commercial Rainwater Harvesting Plan as well as the Grading Plan. The two elements of the Rainwater Harvesting Plan shall illustrate how water harvesting will meet 50% of annual landscape water demand, as required by the ordinance. If a copy of the Site Water Budget Spreadsheet is needed, please reach out to the contact information at the bottom of these comments. 9. Coordinate the Landscape Plan, Commercial Rainwater Harvesting Plan and the Civil Grading Plans to have identical basin size, grades, spot elevations and curb cut locations. 10. Maximize rainwater harvesting across the site into all landscape areas, including the street landscape borders and planting islands for the required trees in the parking area. 11. A separate irrigation water meter is required. Please label irrigation meter as “irrigation only”. See TSM 4-01.6.0 Thank you. Chad Keller, RLA Landscape Architect chad.keller@tucsonaz.gov 520.837.4923 |
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| Site Zoning | REVIEW COMPLETED | CDRC Thursday Pre-Submittal Transmittal FROM: Ramiro Olivarez, Planner PDSD Zoning Review PROJECT: Pre-submittal meeting TP-PRE-0525-00090 Address: 115 E PLATA ST Zoning: I-1 Existing Use: Construction Service Proposed Use: Commercial Storage | Administrative and Professional Office TRANSMITTAL DATE: May 22, 2025 COMMENTS: 1. Comment: The proposed development must comply with the City of Tucson Unified Development Code (UDC) Administrative Manual Chapter 2-06 – Development Package. 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. 2. Comment: Commercial Storage use is allowed in the I-1 zone with Use Specific Standards: 4.9.10.A and 4.9.13.Q. 3. Comment: In the I-1 zone there is no minimum lot size. UDC TABLE 6.3-5.A. 4. Comment: There is no maximum lot coverage for non-residential use. UDC TABLE 6.3-5.A. 5. Comment: The height maximum is 75 feet for nonresidential use. UDC TABLE 6.3-5.A 6. Comment: Setbacks - 0 feet along all parcel lines for nonresidential use adjacent to a nonresidential zone. (Per UDC TABLE 6.3-5.A.) *Street setbacks for 7th Av and Plata St (local streets): 20 ft to Warehouse/Office #1 and #3. *6.4.5.C.2. Nonresidential Development b. 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. 7. Comment: Ensure compliance with Table 7.4.4-1: Minimum Number of Motor Vehicle Spaces Required for Administrative and Professional Office is: 1 space per 300 sq. ft. GFA *Cumulative office parking is 10. The proposed parking is within requirements. Table 7.4.4-1: Minimum Number of Motor Vehicle Spaces Required for Commercial Storage is: 1 space per 5,000 sq. ft. GFA, plus 1 space per 5,000 sq. ft. of outdoor storage area for the first 20,000 sq. ft. of outdoor storage area, plus 1 space per 10,000 sq. ft. of outdoor storage area over 20,000 sq. ft. of outdoor storage area *The proposed parking is within requirements. However, the commercial storage parking appears to be overparked at 1/1000 SF *Upon formal submittal separate the parking calculations per use. 8. Comment: Ensure compliance with Table 7.4.8-1: Minimum Required Bicycle Parking Spaces Commercial Use Group – a. Short-term Bicycle Parking is 2 spaces. b. Long-term Bicycle Parking is 1 space per 12,000 sq. ft. GFA, minimum requirement is 2 spaces. Commercial Storage – a. Short-term Bicycle Parking is none. b. Long-term Bicycle Parking is 1 space per 40,000 sq. ft. GFA. Minimum requirement is 2 spaces. Maximum requirement is 10 spaces. Upon formal submittal clearly list and depict the bicycle parking spaces on the Development package. 9. Comment: Ensure compliance with Table 7.4.11-1: Minimum Required EVSE – Commercial Use Group - Administrative and Professional Office a. EV Installed is not required. b. EV Ready Required is 5%. c. EV Capable Required is 15%. Commercial Storage Use Group a. Not Applicable. 10. Comment: Ensure EV Parking Design is compliant with 7.4.12 of the UDC. 11. Comment: Required Loading Areas per Table 7.5.5-A: Required Loading Areas Land Use Group/Class Less Than 50,000 sq. ft. GFA The Loading Area Required is 1 Type A (Type A: 12 feet by 35 feet) 12. Comment: Ensure the site complies with section 7.8 of the UDC and sections 7-01.0.0 and 10-01.0.0 of the Technical Standards Manual. a. The pedestrian circulation paths must comply with 7-01.3: Within all development, a continuous pedestrian circulation path is required as follows: A. This path must connect all public access areas of the development and the pedestrian circulation path located in any adjacent streets. B. The areas within the development which must be connected include, but are not limited to, all buildings, all bicycle and vehicle parking areas, all recreation areas, all dumpster areas, and all other common use areas. 13. Comment: The comments provided are preliminary and are not to be assumed as a complete review of the proposal. During the review process, a full review will be made by Zoning to ensure compliance with the applicable UDC development criteria and Technical Standards. If you have any questions, please contact me at Ramiro.Olivarez@tucsonaz.gov |
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| TW New Area Development | REVIEW COMPLETED | TP-PRE-0525-00090 - Pre-Application Conference Review v1 – 115 E PLATA ST Tucson Water has no objections to the proposed development and offers the following comments for your convenience: 1. If and when 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: Tim Rowe, P.E., Civil Engineer Tucson Water, New Development Section 201 N. Stone Avenue, #2-220 P.O. Box 27210 Tucson, AZ 85726-7210 (520) 837-2106 tim.rowe@tucsonaz.gov |