Plan Review Detail
Plan Number: TP-PRE-0726-00158
Parcel: 11450005B
Review Status: Approved
Review Details: PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE REVIEW v.1
Plan Number - TP-PRE-0726-00158
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 | 1. Verify you have a fire hydrant that meets the required distance. 2024 IFC 507.5.1 Where required. Where a portion of the facility or building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction is more than 400' from a hydrant on a fire apparatus access road, as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the facility or building, on-site fire hydrants and mains shall be provided where required by the fire code official. Exceptions: 1. For Group R-3 and Group U occupancies, the distance requirement shall be 600'. 2. For buildings equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2, the distance requirement shall be 600'. 2. Knox key switch will be required for the electric gate to provide fire dept. access john.vincent@tucsonaz.gov 5203495581 |
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| ROW Engineering Review * | REVIEW COMPLETED | Sidewalk required along street frontage, connect to existing public sidewalk. Show turnaround for gated entrance. New driveway shall be constructed per PAG SD 206 or if curb returns are used, shall be concrete from curb line to back of sidewalk. |
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| Site Engineering * | REVIEW COMPLETED | Permit Activity Number: TP-PRE-0726-00158 Project: Commercial stable Location: 11450005B (8050 E TANQUE VERDE RD & 8210 E WOODLAND RD) Review Date: 8/6/2026 Reviewer: Dylan Molina – Engineering Associate – Site Engineering Related Cases: TZ-CMP-0626-00120, DP12-0093 *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 Drainage Manual Link: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/pdsd/documents/engineering-code/cot-drainage-manual-searchable.pdf Design standards for Stormwater Detention and Retention Link: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/pdsd/documents/engineering-code/updated-retention-detention-manual.pdf Site Engineering Review Comments: To be completed in conjunction with new proposed project: 1. Existing permits must be withdrawn: DP12-0093 and T16CM02218. Please contact Sonya Bermudez, reference this Pre-App (TP-PRE-0726-00158) and the above listed permits to assist with withdrawing permits. 2. The option to seek CLOMR/LOMR was discussed with Stephen Blood on 8/5/2026. The following comments will be how to accomplish that process, and what will be required for submission in the subsequent permits. 3. FOR REFERENCE BODY OF EMAIL 8/4/2026: I wanted to discuss the Sonoran Equestrian Center proposal before our Pre-App Conference on Thursday at 3 PM. The Site Engineering Team discussed that the fact that Tanque Verde Creek is an ERZ Wash; per UDC 5.7.3.A and TSM 4-02.2.5 there are limited options for encroachment in the 100-yr floodplain. It should be noted that the entire parcel is within FEMA AE 100-yr floodplain, therefore subject to these sections of code and limited to encroachment by means of utilities, roadway improvements, walkways, or bike paths. It is also important to note that standard grading or site development activities do not qualify as permitted encroachment uses. CLOMR/LOMR Application Process: 4. Begin the CLOMR application process by applying for a Floodplain Use (FPU) Permit on TDC-Online.tucsonaz.gov. Include in the description: CLOMR/LOMR application for 11450005B; REF: TP-PRE-0726-00158. 5. Complete the FEMA CLOMR form include all required docs to FPU permit application. The Floodplain Administration and City Engineer will review and sign the packet before sending application to FEMA. 6. As an added note: hydrology studies must include Tanque Verde Creek, nearby tributaries into the Tanque Verde AND Unnamed Washes that are located on the property. 7. CLOMR/LOMR process requires FEMA’s approval of the proposed project, it would be built as the approved design and result in a map revision. LOMR will be reflected after a project is completed to reflect as-built conditions and changes flood zones, elevations or floodway boundary. While CLOMR review is conducted by Floodplain Administration, final approval is required by FEMA. (The results of the CLOMR may maintain floodplain boundaries within the parcel, and could result in ERZ requirements and/or additional floodplain use permits.) Submission Requirements with Development Package: 8. The Hydrology Study submitted for the CLOMR. 9. Geotechnical Investigation Report - prepared by a Registered Professional Engineer licensed in the State of Arizona is required [IBC 1803]. The report shall be submitted with the development package submission. The report shall, at minimum, address the following: a. Soil Bearing Capacity & Site Classification – Including soil bearing capacity, site classification, expansive soil identification, and groundwater conditions, with all applicable foundation design recommendations for the proposed construction. b. Grading & Earthwork – The report shall provide recommendations for site preparation, fill compaction standards, and the suitability of on-site materials for reuse as engineered fill. c. Pavement Design – The report shall include pavement design recommendations for all proposed drive aisles, parking areas, and access improvements, including R-value or CBR testing results as applicable. d. Retaining Walls – Where retaining walls are proposed, the report shall address lateral earth pressures, backfill requirements, and wall foundation recommendations. (IF applicable) 10. A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) is required for any construction activity disturbing one (1) or more acres of land, in accordance with the AZPDES Construction General Permit (CGP No. AZG2025-001) issued by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ). The SWPPP must be site-specific and prepared prior to submitting a Notice of Intent (NOI) via ADEQ's myDEQ portal. A Dust Control Permit issued by the Pima County Department of Environmental Quality (PDEQ) is also required prior to ground disturbance of one (1) or more acres. Contact PDEQ at (520) 724-7400 for permit requirements. Details needed on Site Plan with Development Package submission: 11. Vehicular use area requires approved material or stabilized with a grid system (must include technical specification sheet for review and approval). UDC 7.4.6.I.2 12. Pedestrian circulation is required to connect all buildings, dumpster areas, common areas, and the sidewalk on all the street frontages per TSM 7-01.3.3. Exterior accessible route to be in accordance with 2017 ICC A117.1 Sections 402 and 403, and TSM 7-01.4 13. (If applicable) Provide keynotes and call-outs identifying all downspouts and sidewalk scupper locations on the site plan sheets. Show compliance with ten-year frequency flood events. TSM 7-01.4.1.E & 7-01.4.3.E a. NOTE: This information is compared to building permit review for location(s) and compliance with listed code. 14. Provide the Waste Stream Calculations for the site. TSM 8-01.8.0– may need further communication with Environmental Services for how to classify the land use. 15. Enclosures for both waste and recycling need to be provided. Show a detail displaying maneuverability and back-up requirements. TSM 8-01.5.3 & TSM 8-01.9.0 (for reduced services, share communication with ES for service requirements.) 16. Sight visibility triangles (SVT) to show access points for current ROW and future ROW. TSM 10-01.5.0 Final Items to Note: 17. Per Sec 26-7.1 and TSM 4-03.0.0 – Bank protected setback for regional watercourse (which includes Tanque Verde Creek) a 50’ setback from top of bank protection must be shown and demonstrated. 18. Any additional floodplain use permits will be dependent of results of approved CLOMR by FEMA. 19. Final steps will require submission of required materials and application of LOMR to FEMA. *** Please note: this review is for Pre-Application purposes. Please be aware that additional comments may be forthcoming during formal review process. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Stephen Blood & Dylan Molina. Stephen.Blood@tucsonaz.gov, Dylan.Molina@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: NEW COMMERCIAL STABLE LOCATED ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. THE PROPERTY IS CURRENTLY VACANT BUT PREVIOUSLY CONTAINED A COMMERCIAL STABLE ON THE PROPERTY ACTIVITY NO: TP-PRE-0726-00158 ADDRESS: 8050 E TANQUE VERDE RD ZONING: HEAVY INDUSTRIAL ZONE (I-2) / SCENIC CORRIDOR ZONE LAND USE: COMMERCIAL 8.5.2026 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. SITE LANDSCAPE/NPPO COMMENTS: 1. Restrictions on development have been provided by the Site Engineering Review Section. THE FOLLOWING SITE LANDSCAPE COMMENTS ARE FOR YOUR REFERENCE ONLY AS THE SITE PLAN PROVIDED INCLUDES MOST OF THE REQUIREMENTS LISTED BELOW: 2. Provide a Native Plant Preservation Plan (NPPP) or a NPPO waiver 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. If applicable, the Planning and Development Services Department will provide the applicant with the NPPO waiver form upon request. COPY THE FOLLOWING LINK INTO YOUR INTERNET BROWSER FOR ACCESS TO THE NPPO WAIVER: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/pdsd/documents/applicationsforms/nppoapp-2025-v.2-fillable-1.pdf 3. Parking lot canopy trees are required at 1 tree for every 4 parking spaces provided, see UDC 7.6.4.B. Structurally covered parking spaces do not count toward the ratio, see UDC 7.6.4.B.1.c (8). Trees are to be distributed evenly throughout the parking area, see UDC 7.6.4.1.a.(1). See Technical Standards Manual 5-01.3.0 for additional landscaping in vehicular use area requirements. 4. Interior landscape borders per UDC 7.6.4.C.3 and Table 7.6.4-1 and proposed Commercial Land Use: A. An interior landscape border is required on commercial land use sites adjacent to residence zones. This is the case at the east and south property line of this proposal and is stating compliance on the preliminary plan. This border will require trees and a 5’ wall at the property line. 5. 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) for review and approval if applicable for this project. 6. A drip irrigation plan and details are required for all proposed landscape planting areas. 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 and a Water Harvesting Implementation Plan. Preparation of the Rainwater Harvesting Plan elements requires coordination between project managers, site engineers and landscape architects from the inception of the project. The two elements of the Rainwater Harvesting Plan shall illustrate water harvesting how will meet 50% of annual landscape water demand, as required by the ordinance. 9. Coordinate the Landscape Plan, Commercial Rainwater Harvesting Plan and the Civil Grading Plans to have identical basin size, grades/percent slopes, spot elevations and curb cut inlet and outlet 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. Or see City of Tucson Ordinance 10597 -- Sec. 6-182. Rainwater Harvesting Plan: Number 3 (a) A separate water meter connected to the main water supply; or (b) An irrigation sub-meter. ARTERIAL SCENIC Street landscape borders: ARTERIAL SCENIC - UDC 5.3.4. SCENIC ROUTE BUFFER AREA (HIGHLIGHTED REQUIREMENTS ARE REPRESENTED IN ALL CAPS BELOW). THE SUBMITTED SITE PLAN INDICATES THAT THE SCENIC ROUTE BUFFER AREAS ARE ACCOUNTED FOR. REQUIREMENTS: 1. A BUFFER AREA 30 FEET WIDE, ADJACENT TO THE MS&R FUTURE RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, IS REQUIRED AND SHALL BE PRESERVED AND MAINTAINED IN ITS NATURAL STATE. 2. NO DEVELOPMENT OR IMPROVEMENTS SHALL OCCUR IN A SCENIC ROUTE BUFFER AREA EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 5.3.4.C, PERMITTED IMPROVEMENTS; (SEE FIGURE 5.3-B.). 3. THE BUFFER AREA SHALL BE RESTORED AS CLOSELY TO ITS NATURAL STATE AS POSSIBLE IN AREAS WHERE PUBLIC SAFETY OR THE DELIVERY OF PUBLIC SERVICES PRECLUDES PRESERVATION OF EXISTING VEGETATION. 4. THE BUFFER AREA IS IN LIEU OF THE LANDSCAPE BORDER REQUIRED ALONG STREET FRONTAGES UNDER SECTION 7.6, LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING STANDARDS. FIGURE 5.3-B: PRESERVATION AND REESTABLISHMENT OF VEGETATION ADJACENT TO SCENIC ROUTE. 5. MEASUREMENT OF THE SCENIC ROUTES BUFFER AREA: The Scenic Routes buffer area is measured from the future MS&R right-of-way, except as follows- ***A. EXCEPTION: WHERE THE MS&R ROADWAY DESIGN INCLUDES INSTALLATION OF A SIDEWALK, PEDESTRIAN WAY, OR BIKE PATH, THE BUFFER MAY BE MEASURED FROM THE MS&R PROJECTED BACK OF THE SIDEWALK, pedestrian way, or bike path if the buffer does not encroach more than ten feet into the future MS&R right-of-way with the written permission of the City of Tucson Department of Transportation. The use of the MS&R right-of-way is permitted only if the area can be landscaped. *THE FOLLOWING IMPROVEMENTS ARE PERMITTED IN THE SCENIC ROUTE BUFFER AREA: 6. PERMITTED IMPROVEMENTS: A. DRIVEWAYS OR ACCESS LANES, IF THEIR AREA DOES NOT EXCEED 20% OF THE SCENIC ROUTES BUFFER AREA (BUFFER AREA). IN THIS INSTANCE, THE WIDTH OF THE BUFFER AREA IS 30 FEET IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 5.3.4.A.1. For the purposes here, the Buffer Area is calculated as follows: Multiply the distance of the property’s frontage along the Scenic Route measured at the MS&R right-of-way line by 30 feet. If, due to topographical or engineering constraints, the driveway or access lane exceeds 20% of the Buffer Area, the width of the Buffer Area shall be increased to accommodate the square footage resulting from the following calculation: (Distance of the frontage along the Scenic Route measured at the MS&R right-of-way line - total width of driveways or access lanes) x 24 feet = Required Buffer Area in square feet. Specific sign types may also be placed in the Scenic Routes buffer area in accordance with Article 7A.11.3 Scenic Corridor Zone (SCZ) District. B. TRENCHING FOR THE PLACEMENT OF UTILITY LINES, IF THE AREA IS REVEGETATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 5.3.4.D, REVEGETATION OF SITE. C. AN AREA NOT LARGER THAN 18 SQUARE FEET AND NOT EXCEEDING 30 INCHES IN HEIGHT PER LOT OR PARCEL FOR THE PLACEMENT OF UTILITY TRANSFORMERS, PEDESTALS, AND SERVICE METERS AND HOOKUPS FOR UTILITIES. D. SELECTED VEGETATION MAY BE REMOVED WHEN THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DETERMINES THAT REMOVAL IS NECESSARY FOR PUBLIC SAFETY IF THE REMOVED PLANTS ARE REPLACED WITH NATIVE VEGETATION. E. REVEGETATION OF SITE: ANY PORTION OF THE SCENIC ROUTE BUFFER AREA AND THE MS&R RIGHT-OF-WAY DISTURBED BY DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY SHALL BE REVEGETATED WITH NATIVE VEGETATION. F. WITHIN THE SCZ, EXCLUDING THE SCENIC ROUTES BUFFER AREA, ALL DISTURBED AREAS ON THE SITE THAT ARE VISIBLE FROM THE SCENIC ROUTE AND ARE NOT COVERED BY PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS SHALL BE REVEGETATED WITH NATIVE PLANTS, PLANTS FROM THE DROUGHT TOLERANT PLANT LIST, OR A COMBINATION OF BOTH. G. IN AREAS NOT VISIBLE FROM THE SCENIC CORRIDOR ZONE, VEGETATION MAY CONSIST OF NATIVE PLANTS INDIGENOUS TO THE SITE OR DROUGHT TOLERANT PLANT MATERIAL. OASIS AREA LANDSCAPING MATERIAL MAY ALSO BE PLANTED WITHIN THIS AREA AT THE LEVELS PERMITTED BY THE LANDSCAPING ORDINANCE. ADDITIONAL SITE LANDCAPE COMMENTS: 12. **If it is determined that any of the above provided site landscape standards cannot be met due to the nature of the development, then a Design Development Option (DDO) may be an option to gain partial relief from some landscape requirements, see UDC 3.11.1.B.3 for landscape and screening modifications allowed. A Board of Adjustment Variance to the UDC site landscape requirements is also a viable alternative. Please reach out to Mark Castro or Georgia Pennington with PDSD for more information on the DDO and Variance process. Mark.Castro@tucsonaz.gov – Georgia.Pennington@tucsonaz.gov Thank you. CHAD KELLER - PLA LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT CITY OF TUCSON - PDSD CHAD.KELLER@TUCSONAZ.GOV 520.837.4923 |
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| Site Zoning * | REVIEW COMPLETED | CDRC Thursday Pre-Submittal Transmittal PDSD Zoning Review FROM: Georgia Pennington, Lead Planner PROJECT: Sonoran Equestrian Center Parcel(s): 114-50-005B Current Zoning: SR Existing Use: Single -family residential / commercial stable Proposed Use: Animal Production, limited to Commercial Stable TRANSMITTAL DATE: 8/6/26 COMMENTS: 1. Development must comply with Administrative Manual Section 2-06, Development Package. The Development Package is a separate submittal from the building permits, and the building permits cannot be approved until the Development Package is approved. (Administrative Manual Section 2-06) 2. The property is zoned SR. Animal Production, limited to Commercial Stable, is permitted in the SR zone, subject to UDC Sections 4.9.2.A.1.b and 4.9.2.A.2.b. (UDC Table 4.8-1 and UDC Sections 4.9.2.A.1.b and 4.9.2.A.2.b) 3. A prior variance, C10-13-13, approved the reduction of the minimum lot size requirement for a commercial stable from 10 acres to approximately 9.2 acres 4. Based on the prior variance approval, C10-13-13, the following setbacks apply: a. Front street setback along Tanque Verde Road: 30’ b. Front street setback along Woodland Road: 20’ c. Existing stable, Building One: 64 feet from the west property line. d. Existing corrals: 0 feet from the west property line. e. Existing training arena and horse pens: 0 feet from the southwest lot line along Tanque Verde Road. f. f. New stables, barns, and animal sheds or shelters not covered by C10-13-13 must be set back 100 feet from any property line. 5. The submitted plan notes that the western perimeter yard setback is not required per UDC Section 6.4.5.D.4.a.1. However, the adjacent property is zoned SR, which is not a nonresidential zone; therefore, this section does not appear applicable. The required perimeter yard must be shown unless another applicable code section, prior variance approval, or modification applies. (UDC Section 6.4.5.D.4.a.1) 6. The site is located within the Scenic Corridor Overlay Zone along Tanque Verde Road. A 30-foot scenic route buffer is required adjacent to the MS&R future right-of-way line and must be preserved and maintained in its natural state, except as allowed by the UDC. Clearly show the scenic buffer, future right-of-way line, and any proposed encroachments such as driveways or utilities. (UDC Section 5.3.4) 7. Building and structure surfaces visible from the Scenic Route must use colors that are predominant within the surrounding landscape, such as desert and earth tones. Include proposed colors and materials for all visible structures with the Development Package. 8. Comply with Technical Standards Manual Section 7-01, Pedestrian Access, for any required pedestrian circulation associated with the proposed development. (Technical Standards Manual Section 7-01) 9. These comments are preliminary and not a complete review. Full compliance with the Unified Development Code, Administrative Manual, Technical Standards Manual, and prior variance conditions will be evaluated during formal review. If you have any questions, please contact me at Georgia.Pennington@tucsonaz.gov. |
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| TW New Area Development * | REVIEW COMPLETED | Based on the information provided, Tucson Water has no objections to the proposed development. There is an existing 1" water meter serving the lot, this service is connected to the 24-inch Ductile Iron water main (D Zone) located within the east side of the parcel within the right-of-way of E Woodland Rd. Water pressure in this area is 77-84 PSI at an elevation of 2507ft. 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 Abdullah Salman (Project Manager) at Abdullah.Salman@tucsonaz.gov. |