Plan Review Detail
Review Status: Approved
Review Details: PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE REVIEW v.1
Plan Number - TP-PRE-0823-00304
Review Name: PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE REVIEW v.1
Review Status: Approved
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| Entitlements | REVIEW COMPLETED | DATE: 9/13/23 REVIEWED BY: Samuel Paz, Lead Planner CASE NUMBER: TP-PRE-0823-00304 PROJECT ADDRESS: 101 S. Freeway PARCEL NUMBERS: 116-23-142F EXISTING ZONING & LAND USE: C-2 (COMMERCIAL ZONE) PROPOSED ZONING: C-2 PROPOSED LAND USE: MARIJUANA DISPENSARY PROJECT LOCATION & DESCRIPTION: This request is for a special exception for dual-use marijuana dispensary on a .25-acre site in the C-2 zoning district on behalf of Trulieve. This pre-submittal request is a relocation/expansion to a previous special exception request. The property was originally approved as a Purple Med medical marijuana facility for a 1,270 square foot dispensary in 2012. The property is currently occupied by the Harvest of Tucson-Menlo Park Dispensary. This proposal also includes an expansion of the total operation square footage to 3,758. The site is located northwest of the West Starr Pass Boulevard and Interstate 10, 600 feet north of Starr Pass Boulevard. APPLICANT NAME: Robin Large, Lazarus and Silvyn PHONE: Not Provided E-MAIL: rlarge@lslawaz.com Plan Amendment: NO PLAN SUPPORT BASED ON CONCEPT PRESENTED: Design Compatibility & Community Input PLAN DIRECTION ADOPTED PLAN(S): Plan Tucson, Santa Cruz Area Plan/Kroeger Area Plan Plan Tucson The site of the proposed special exception is covered by Plan Tucson and the Santa Cruz & Kroeger Neighborhood Plan Plan Tucson: The Plan Tucson Future Growth Scenario Map illustrates different building blocks within the city that have specific policies to promote future growth opportunities. The proposed development lies within the Business Centers building block of the Future Growth Scenario Map. Business centers are major commercial or employment districts that act as major drivers of Tucson’s economy. These centers generally contain corporate or multiple-use office, industrial, or retail uses. Relevant Policies: • LT28.4.4 Support a mix of commercial, residential, office, governmental, and other service activities at all major employment centers. • LT28.4.6 Support environmentally sensitive design that protects the integrity of existing neighborhoods, complements adjacent land uses, and enhances the overall function and visual quality of the street, adjacent properties, and the community. • LT28.4.8 Protect established residential neighborhoods by supporting compatible development, which may include other residential, mixed-use infill and appropriate nonresidential uses. Santa Cruz Area Plan and Kroeger Neighborhood Plan This subject area is within the key parcel 8 of the Santa Cruz Area Plan which is further guided by the Kroeger Neighborhood Plan. The Kroeger Neighborhood Plan further identifies the subject area as Commercial land use, which abuts the western edge of the interstate. The land use section of this plan policy describes infill and commercial expansion along the interstate: “Encourage and direct development of the neighborhood's eastern edge by expanding the freeway-oriented commercial and neighborhood commercial activities to include the area between Mission Lane, 1-10, Silverlake and the Julian Wash.” SURROUNDING ZONING AND USES: The site is zoned C-2 and surrounded by C-2 zoning with numerous motels and hotels adjacent. A vacant parcel to the west is also owned by the applicant and zoned as R-2. ANALYSIS: In 2022, the Mayor and Council approved an amendment to the UDC relating to adult use and medical marijuana establishments within C-2 zones as a Special Exception Land Use. Additionally, based on both a relocation and expansion of the previously approved facility, this marijuana dispensary is subject to approval through a Mayor and Council Special Exception Procedure (sections 3.4.4. and 5) and is subject to Sections 4.8.6 and 4.9.9 of the UDC. Mayor and Council is the final review authority to render a decision to grant the use with or without conditions, or to deny the use. The applicant is requesting a Special Exception Land Use for a dual use dispensary to relocate an existing dispensary to a new location within the same property building. The preliminary development plan indicates no outdoor seating areas, a tenant space of 3,758 sf and a lobby/customer space of 236sf which is 38% of the designated retail sales area which exceeds the requirement. Preliminarily, the project complies with the minimum distance requirement from public parks, schools, libraries, residential substance abuse or licensed rehab facilities and other marijuana dispensaries. Additionally, support of the previously mentioned requirements will be required. A plan amendment will not be required but more design consideration indicating design capability with the residential use to the west as well as community dialogue with the neighborhood will be required. Furthermore, the proposal will need to demonstrate the use-specific standards of UDC 4.9.9.E. ADDITIONAL PLAN POLICIES TO CONSIDER: None |
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| Fire New Construction | REVIEW COMPLETED | TP-PRE-0823-00304 • Pre-Application Conference Review v1 •1010 S FREEWAY Unit: BLDG A UNIT 130 TUCSON, AZ 85745: 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 | As long as there are no increases in impervious surface on the site, Site Engineering has no comments or concerns about the special exception. Lianne Evans lianne.evans@tucsonaz.gov |
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| Site Landscape | REVIEW COMPLETED | PROJECT: MENLO PARK DISPENSARY SELU ACTIVITY NO. TP-PRE-0823-00304 ADDRESS/PARCEL: 1010 S PREEWAY BLDG A UNIT 130 CURRENT ZONING: C-2 SPECIAL EXCEPTION PROPOSED USE: MARIJUANA DISPENSARY TRANSMITTAL DATE: 29 AUGUST 2023 DUE DATE: 12 AUGUST 2023 COMMENTS: 1. Landscape/NPPO has no concerns about this proposed project based on the information provided. If you have any questions about these comments, I can be reached at Matthew.Carlton@tucsonaz.gov or 520-837-4988 |
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| Site Zoning | REVIEW COMPLETED | Special Exception Pre-Submittal Transmittal FROM: Nicholas Martell PDSD Zoning Review PROJECT: Rezoning Pre-submittal meeting TP-PRE-0823-00304 Address: 1010 S FREEWAY Parcel(s): 11623142E Existing Zoning: C-2 Proposed Zoning: C-2 Existing Use: Commercial-Travelers Accommodation, Lodging Proposed Use: Retail-Marijuana Facility: Dispensary TRANSMITTAL DATE: September 12, 2023 COMMENTS: 1. Development must comply with the Administrative Manual Section 2-06 - Development Package. 2. A Marijuana Facility: Dispensary is permitted through a Mayor and Council Special Exception process (3.4.4 UDC). Please add the proposed use to the site plan. 3. Proposed use and use-specific standards: 4.9.9.E.1. Add the use-specific standards to the site plan. 4. Development standards: 40’ Maximum Building Height. Please add it to the site plan. 5. Perimeter yard setbacks: Adjacent to the R-2 zone: 1 1/2 (H); Adjacent to the C-2 zone: 0’ per 6.3-4.A 6. Applicable street setbacks: Farmington Road is a local street and is subject to a 20’ building setback per 6.4.5.C. UDC 7. Parking requirements: See UDC Article 7.4.4 https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-5445 8. Bike parking requirements: See UDC Article 7.4.8 https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-5698 9. Additional comments: a. The site is within the Greater Infill Incentive Sub-district. 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 nicholas.martell@tucsonaz.gov. |
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| Traffic Engineering Review | REVIEW COMPLETED | ITE Trip Generation Manual estimates about 40 AM peak hour trips and 71 PM peak hour trips for a 3758 SF marijuana dispensary. Existing operation is smaller (1270 SF) dispensary. Increase of less than 50 vehicles in PM peak hour, which can be accommodated by existing roadway network without issue. No comments or concerns. |