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Plan Review Detail
Review Status: Approved
Review Details: PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE REVIEW v.1
Plan Number - TP-PRE-0824-00184
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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| Traffic Engineering Review | NOT REQUIRED | No feedback from DTM Traffic Engineering division. | |||
| Entitlements | REVIEW COMPLETED | REZONING/SPECIAL EXCEPTION PRESUBMITTAL PREAPPLICATION REVIEW DATE: 09/04/24 REVIEWED BY: Samuel Paz, Lead Planner CASE NUMBER: TP-PRE-0824-00184 PROJECT ADDRESS: 2755 S. Harrison Road PARCEL NUMBERS: 136-12-004L EXISTING ZONING & LAND USE: SR (SUBURBAN RANCH), VACANT PROPOSED ZONING: SR (SUBURBAN RANCH) PROPOSED LAND USE: UTILITY – RENEWABLE ENERGY GENERATION- SOLAR ARRAY PROJECT LOCATION & DESCRIPTION: This Zoning Examiner request is for special exception for a single axis solar tracker array installation within a vacant parcel. The proposed array is located southeast of Golf Links and Harison Road intersection, south of the existing police station. The parcel is owned by the City of Tucson and adjacent to a previous Special Exception (SE-20-17). The applicant is seeking a special exception request specific to UDC section 3.4.3 and 4.9.11.B. APPLICANT NAME: Susan Carlson-Herdt PHONE: (928) 713-1820 E-MAIL: SUSAN.CARLSON.HERDT@SOLONAMERICA.COM Plan Amendment : NO PLAN SUPPORT BASED ON CONCEPT PRESENTED (SEE NOTES BELOW):WILL DEPEND ON DESIGN 1 DESIGN COMPATIBILITY + COMMUNITY INPUT 1 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE REPORT PLAN DIRECTION ADOPTED PLAN(S): Plan Tucson, South Pantano Area Plan, PLAN AMENDMENT NO, ADDITIONAL INFO REQUIRED (SEE NOTES BELOW) APPLICABLE PLAN POLICIES: Plan Tucson The site of the proposed special exception is covered by Plan Tucson. 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 Existing Neighborhood Building Blocks within the Future Growth Scenario Map. • LT28.2.12 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. • LT28.2.13 Support infill and redevelopment projects that reflect sensitivity to site and neighborhood conditions and adhere to relevant site and architectural design guidelines. • LT28.2.14 Protect established residential neighborhoods by supporting compatible development, which may include other residential, mixed-use infill and appropriate nonresidential uses • PI7 Coordinate with utility companies and other public service providers for the planning of infrastructure, facilities, and services, making sure infrastructure and facility construction is sensitive in design and location to environmental and historic resources. South Pantano Area Plan The subject parcel is within the South Pantano Area Plan and is within sub-area 5. This subarea includes vacant land along the south side of Golf Links Road between the Pantano Wash on the west and 600 feet west of Houghton Road on the east. However, consideration is also given to land uses and zoning of parcels along the north side of Golf Links within the Pantano East Area Plan (see Subarea Five Map). The area plan does not identify utility or solar array as a specific use; however the plan does special consideration should be given not only to buffering and setbacks but also to transitioning the proposed development to densities equivalent to or compatible to contiguous development. In all cases, development should be transitioned to or integrated with suburban development. Surrounding Zones and Land Uses: North: Zoned SR; Suburban Ranch Residential Existing Uses: Law Enforcement (COT TPD Station) South: Zoned R-1; Single-Family Residential Existing Uses: Single-Family Residential East: Zoned R-1; Single-Family Residential Existing Uses: Single-Family Residential West: Zoned SR; Suburban Ranch Residential Existing Uses: Municipal Building (Tucson Water) ANALYSIS: The proposal for the solar array installation is located within 3 parcels owned by the city. The array will serve parcel 136-12-004H and the Tucson water monitoring station. From a land use perspective, the subject parcel is positioned between municipal and residential land uses with higher intensity positioned along Golf Links and Harrison Road. The subject area is most undeveloped with natural vegetation. Access to the proposal area is available via Harrison and Golf Links. The heights of the solar array range from 6’ to 8’ depending on the range. Additionally, the solar array must meet use specific standards 4.9.11.B.2, .3, .4, & .5 which includes a masonry 6’ wall between project site and residential zone, 20 feet setback from any adjacent residential zone, and minimal noise and smoke levels. The zoning review comments can confirm the land use specific standards. All land use request within South Pantano Area Plan must provide an environment resource report which may include the NPPO criteria and analysis. Special consideration of utilizing the existing landscaping and required masonry wall to buffer this use from the residential zoning to the east should be demonstrated within the preliminary development plan previous to the neighborhood meeting. It may also be appropriate to highlight access will remain to be from Harrison and Golf Links. Plan support based on concept plan will depend on design and feedback gathered at the neighborhood meeting. More design consideration may be required to ensure sensitive design of nonresidential developments adjacent to established neighborhoods. The formal submittal for the Special Exception must not be more than 60 days after the neighborhood meeting. ADDITIONAL PLAN POLICIES TO CONSIDER: None |
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| Fire New Construction | REVIEW COMPLETED | TP-PRE-0824-00184 • Pre-Application Conference Review v1 • 2755 S HARRISON RD TUCSON, AZ 85730: 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 | 1. There is a discrepancy with the area of disturbance for this project. The new solar PV array area is stated as 17,160 square feet on the cover sheet. However, measurements of the area on sheet 2 using the provided scale results in an area of over 1 acre. A project with 1 or more acres of disturbance requires a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). See https://azdeq.gov/what-swppp for more information. Please provide the area of disturbance on the cover sheet and include a SWPPP. Mike Ortiz michael.ortiz@tucsonaz.gov |
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| Site Landscape | REVIEW COMPLETED | Site Landscape/NPPO Section Review Comments: 1. After review of the proposed site plan for the Solar Tracker System, it is noted that all vegetation in the construction area will be removed and an NPPO Plan will be provided. 2. The NPPO Plan will be required for review and approval prior to Development Package approval. 3. Provide the proposed re-vegetation of disturbed areas along the project limits on the NPPO Plan. If you have any questions about these comments, please contact me at the email below. Thank you. Chad Keller, RLA chad.keller@tucsonaz.gov |
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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-0824-00184 Address: 2755 S Harrison Rd Parcel(s): 13612004H Proposed Use: Distribution System: Renewable Energy Generation TRANSMITTAL DATE: September 3, 2024 COMMENTS: 1. Development must comply with the Administrative Manual Section 2-06 - Development Package, and 2-03 -PDP. Please ensure the next submittal has all the standards addressed here: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-8416 2. Proposed use and use-specific standards: Distribution System: Renewable Energy Generation is an allowed use in the SR zone through the Zoning Examiner Special Exception Procedure (UDC 3.4.3), and compliance with use specific standards 4.9.11.B.2, .3, .4, & .5 3. Development standards: 30 ft building height (UDC TABLE 6.3-1.A) 4. Perimeter yard setbacks: Adjacent to Residential Zones = 4 (H)Adjacent to Commercial zones = 0 (UDC TABLE 6.3-1.A) 5. Applicable street setbacks: per 6.4.5.C .2 of the UDC. a. To S. Harrison RD: For nonresidential and multifamily development abutting an Arterial or Collector Street the minimum required street perimeter yard is ten feet, as measured from the existing or future property line as determined by the adopted Major Streets and Routes Plan, whichever is greater. 6. Parking requirements: See UDC Article 7.4.4 https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-5445 7. Bike parking requirements: See UDC Article 7.4.8 https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-5698 8. Additional comments: a. Ensure no work is being done within the platted easements. 9. 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. |