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Plan Review Detail
Review Status: Approved
Review Details: PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE REVIEW v.1
Plan Number - TP-PRE-0725-00146
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-0725-00146 • Pre-Application Conference Review v1 • 7000 E SPEEDWAY 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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| ROW Engineering Review * | REVIEW COMPLETED | DTM Review Comments - 1) Driveway Easement access on south end of project will need to be build out and Constructed to PAG 206 Standards, with concrete up to the back of sidewalks & Row Line 2) 20' easement to be built out and full pavement for extend of project width as will be used as prior access point for project 3) All damaged or missing sidewalk or ramps to be repaired and replaced per PAG200 standards 4) Pedestrian access ramp at the corner of Green Hills Ave and Speedway Blvd with required placement of ADA compliant yellow detectable warning pad. 5) Closure and Build out of all unused driveway or aprons openings within City Right of Way 6) DTM has a concern with the existing access driveway off Speedway Blvd and the exit/entry access point of the Valvoline station for potential traffic conflict & accidents. As there is no control shown for exiting traffic from Valvoline station and incoming traffic to Circle K / Valvoline station from Speedway Blvd. with cross traffic. Recommendation to review addition of a control point and channelizing of traffic at the Speedway Blvd driveway point. 7) Review of Pedestrian Circulation point connection on the Green Hill Ave side of the property |
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| Site Engineering * | REVIEW COMPLETED | TP-PRE-0725-00146 7000 E SPEEDWAY BL Site engineering comments are as follows: 1. Pedestrian circulation is required to connect all buildings, dumpster areas, any common use areas, and the sidewalks on all street frontages adjacent to the development per TSM 7-01.4. Also, include pedestrian access to the Circle K. 2. Cross access agreements will be required for the site to function. 3. For the proposed PAAL to function as fire access, it is required to be 20 feet wide. UDC Art 7.4.6 4. The waste enclosure may not be constructed in the location proposed as it lies on top of a mapped fire service line within City of Tucson property. 5. A variance is required for parking proposed north of the Valvoline structure because it is located within the 60 ft minimum throat length setback from Speedway Blvd. Access Management Guidelines 5.11 6. Show effective site maneuverability such that vehicles are not required to complete a three-point turn from the southbound PAAL to the service bays. 7. The flow-thru vehicle exit of the building creates a high likelihood for an impact with vehicles entering the site from Speedway Blvd. 8. Provide area of disturbance as well as cut and fill quantities. Ryan Insalaco Engineering Associate ryan.insalaco@tucsonaz.gov Phone: (520) 837-5351 |
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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 NEW VALVOLINE LOCATION ACTIVITY NO: TP-PRE-0725-00146 ADDRESS: 7000 E SPEEDWAY BL ZONING: C-2 COMMERCIAL ZONE LAND USE: COMMERCIAL (PARCEL 13318007M FULL SITE LANDSCAPE CODE COMPLIANCE; ***PARCEL 13318007L SHALL BE BROUGHT UP TO CODE TO THE GREATEST EXTENT POSSIBLE) 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 requires a set of landscape plans. Preparation of the landscape plans 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. ***UPDATE PARCEL 13318007L TO MEET THIS STANDARD. 4. A street landscape border is required along N Green Hills Av and along E Speedway Bl 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. ***UPDATE PARCEL 13318007L TO MEET THIS STANDARD ALONG THE SPEEDWAY FRONTAGE. 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. ***UPDATE PARCEL 13318007L TO INCLUDE 6 TO 9 INCH DEPRESSED LANDSCAPE IN ALL NEW AND UPDATED LANDSCAPE PLANTING AREAS, (STREET LANDSCAPE BORDER AND NEW PARKING LOT TREE ISLANDS). 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 PDSD Zoning Review FROM: Krista Hansen, Lead Planner PROJECT: Pre-submittal meeting: TP-PRE-0725-00146 Parcel: 13318007M Address: 7000 E SPEEDWAY BL Zoning: C-2 Existing Use: Vacant Proposed Use: Commercial Services – Automotive Major Service TRANSMITTAL DATE: August 28, 2025 COMMENTS: 1. Any proposed development must comply with the City of Tucson Unified Development Code (UDC) Administrative Manual Chapter 2-06 – Development Package (DP). 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. The site is zoned C-2. The proposed use is Commercial Services – Automotive Major Service, which is permitted, subject to use specific standards UDC Section 4.9.13.E. 3. Even though this project is on its own parcel, it is recognized as a single site with Circle K (Parcels 13318007L and 13318007F) due to shared access, and will require the following: a. A lot combination processed through Pima County Assessors (www.asr.pima.gov/Downloads/Forms/ComboRequest.pdf) or a City of Tucson “Covenant Regarding Development and Use of Real Property” to be submitted with the DP, and b. Cross-access agreements with adjacent Circle K parcels. 4. This proposal exceeds a 25% expansion. Full code compliance is required. Provide updated parking calculations that include all buildings on site and indicate each use. 5. The trash enclosure is proposed on Parcel 13318007K, which is owned by the City of Tucson. To explore purchasing/long-term lease agreement, contact John Cahill (John.Cahill@tucsonaz.gov) with City of Tucson Real Estate. 6. Dimensional Standards per UDC Table 6.3-4.A: a. Side (east) / rear setbacks: 0’ b. Street setback: 10 ft to Speedway; 20 ft to Green Hills Ave c. Maximum height: 40’ d. No maximum lot coverage 7. Development Standards per UDC Article 7: a. Motor Vehicle parking ratios (UDC Table 7.4.4-1). Ensure compliance with UDC 7.4.6, Design Standards. For ADA accessible parking, see www.ada.gov/topics/parking for design criteria and parking ratios. b. Bicycle parking ratios (UDC Table 7.4.8-1). See UDC 7.4.9 for design criteria. 8. Provide a pedestrian circulation path that connects all areas of development on-site, connects to Circle K, and to any street frontage (Green Hills Ave). The path must be ADA accessible and a minimum of 4’ wide (TSM 7-01). 9. Access Lane / Parking Area Access Lane (PAAL): a. Per UDC Table 7.4.6-2, the minimum width for a one-way PAAL is 20’ b. The minimum width for a two-way access lane is 20’. Demonstrate how a vehicle getting gas will be clear of the 20 ft requirement. 10. 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 krista.hansen@tucsonaz.gov. |
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| TW New Area Development * | REVIEW COMPLETED | TP-PRE-0725-00146 (7000 E SPEEDWAY BL TUCSON, AZ 85710) Proposed new Valvoline location (Auto Repair Shop) : Based on the information provided, Tucson Water has no objections to, or comments on, the proposed development. The proposed development can tie into the existing water meter located on the north side of the parcel. 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: Abdullah Salman | Project Manager Tucson Water - New Area Development Abdullah.Salman@tucsonaz.gov |