Plan Review Detail
Review Status: Approved
Review Details: PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE ENTITLEMENTS REVIEW v.1
Plan Number - TP-PRE-0526-00103
Review Name: PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE ENTITLEMENTS REVIEW v.1
Review Status: Approved
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| Entitlements * | REVIEW COMPLETED | SPECIAL EXCEPTION PRESUBMITTAL PREAPPLICATION REVIEW DATE: 6/2/2026 REVIEWED BY: Gabriel Sleighter, Lead Planner CASE NUMBER: TP-PRE-0526-00103 WCF – N Campbell Ave PROJECT ADDRESSES: APPROXIMATELY 4220 N CAMPBELL AVE, TUCSON AZ 85719 PARCEL NUMBERS: Nearest 10825015C EXISTING ZONING: C-1 EXISTING USE: Right-of-Way PROPOSED ZONING: SPECIAL EXCEPTION LAND USE - WCF PROPOSED USE: NEW 70-FOOT WCF PROJECT DESCRIPTION & LOCATION: The applicant requests feedback on a proposal to install a new 59.5-foot communications tower at the subject parcel. The proposal entails the replacement of an existing TEP pole with a new pole 10 feet greater in height for the installation of a wireless antenna array. The pole will be placed in the right of way, 6 feet from the location of the existing pole. Ground equipment will be contained within a small 19-foot by 9-foot lease area, also in the right of way to the south. APPLICANT NAME: Logan Williams, Pinnacle Consulting E-MAIL: logan.williams@pinnacleco.net PLAN DIRECTION ADOPTED PLAN (S): PLAN TUCSON, NORTHSIDE 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): 1 YES 0 NO 0 WILL DEPEND ON DESIGN Applicable Plan Policies: Plan Tucson - Plan Tucson policies encourage the expansion of state-of-the-art and cost-effective technologies for public infrastructure and facilities. Northside Area Plan – The purpose of this plan is to guide future development while protecting and enhancing existing uses. The public/semi-public uses policy has a subgoal applicable to utility uses to ensure compatibility of public/semi-public uses with existing Northside uses. Surrounding Zoning and Uses: The proposed tower site is within C-1 zoning, which extends from a City-owned parking lot east of the site across Campbell Ave to encompass the shopping center across the street. The closest non-residential zoning is 94 feet south of the tower location. This area is zoned Suburban Ranch (SR), and is a small farming site, part of the Arizona Board of Regents agriculture program. This SR zoned property is less than two times the height of the proposed communications tower. Analysis: The construction of a new utility pole-style tower as demonstrated in the plan set is subject to UDC sec. 4.9.4.I.8.a. This section requires a Mayor & Council Special Exception. The tower is greater than 50 feet in height and set back less than two times the tower height from the nearest property zoned residential. a. Wireless communication antennas, provided: (1) The tower or antennas are not permitted by other provisions of this section; (2) New towers require a minimum separation of one mile from any existing tower, regardless of ownership, unless documentation establishes that no practical alternative exists; (3) All appropriate measures shall be taken to conceal or disguise the tower and antenna from external view; (4) All appropriate measures shall be taken to reduce the negative proliferation of visible towers and antennas by the collocation of new antennas on existing towers or with the facilities of other providers that are located or planned for development within the proposed service area; and, (5) Notice shall be provided to all agents designated, in accordance with Section 4.9.4.I.2.g, at least 15 days prior to the date of the public hearing before the Zoning Examiner. A radio frequency (RF) coverage map will need to be provided with the application submittal, along with a statement that the applicant has investigated other verticality in the area, and there are not suitable towers on which to co-locate. Based on the absence of any tall vegetation or other objects to contextualize a faux-plant camouflage scheme, painting the tower to blend with the sky (Sherwin-Williams Bliss Blue SW6527 or similar) is the preferred method to reduce visual impacts. Photo simulations will be required along with the complete plan drawings. Based on the standards listed above and applicable plan policies, a plan amendment is not required. ADDITIONAL PLAN POLICIES TO CONSIDER: None ADDITIONAL NOTES: None. |
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| Fire New Construction * | REVIEW COMPLETED | TP-PRE-0526-00103 • Pre-Application Conference Entitlements Review v1 • 4220 N CAMPBELL AV 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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| ROW Engineering Review * | REVIEW COMPLETED | 1. Site Plan - include SVT from Driveway & street. NOTE: if new pole exceeds existing pole width, then place outside of SVT. Any fence or wall will need to be located outside of SVT. Label existing pole type and proposed pole type. Show sidewalk offset if new pole location is within pedestrian 'clear zone'. 2. Other notes- Maintain sidewalk width. Campbell is a Gateway Corridor- DTM's preferred location is outside of RoW |
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| Site Engineering * | REVIEW COMPLETED | 1. Site Engineering has no comments. Stephen Blood (520) 837-4958 Stephen.blood@tucsonaz.gov |
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| Site Landscape * | REVIEW COMPLETED | PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT REVIEWER: CHAD KELLER, PLA SITE LANDSCAPE/NATIVE PLANT PRESERVATION SECTION PROJECT: WIRELESS COLLOCATION ON TEP UTILITY POLE ACTIVITY NO: TP-PRE-0526-00103 ADDRESS: 4220 N CAMPBELL AV ZONING: COMMERCIAL ZONE (C-1) 5.22.26 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. SITE LANDSCAPE/NPPO COMMENTS: 1. The proposed project is located in the Right-Of-Way only. Please reach out to DTM’s landscape architect for review and approval. David Marhefka, PLA. David.Marhefka@tucsonaz.gov. Thank you. Chad Keller, PLA 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-PRE-0526-00103 Address: 4220 N CAMPBELL AV Parcel(s): 10825015C Existing Zoning: C-1 Proposed Zoning: N/A Existing Use: Public Right of Way Proposed Use: Collocation of a Cell Tower on TEP utility pole TRANSMITTAL DATE: June 3, 2026 1. COMMENT: The proposed development is located in the C-1 zone and the proposed use is Commercial – Wireless Communication, limited to communication towers and antennas which is permitted through Mayor and Council Spead Exception Procedure subject to use specific standards 4.9.4.I.2, .3, .8 (UDC Table TABLE 4.8-4) 2. COMMENT: The proposed improvements are located in the right of way; a Right of Way use permit is required. 3. COMMENT: Provide documentation that both TEP and City of Real Estate approve of the proposed collocation in the public right of way. If you have any questions, please contact me at Loran.Shamis@tucsonaz.gov. |
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| Traffic Engineering Review * | REVIEW COMPLETED | No comments | |||
| TW New Area Development * | REVIEW COMPLETED | Based on the information provided, Tucson Water has no objections to the proposed development. 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 Abdullah Salman (Project Manager) at Abdullah.Salman@tucsonaz.gov. |