Plan Review Detail
Plan Number: TP-PRE-0826-00177
Parcel: 140363530
Review Status: Approved
Review Details: PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE REVIEW v.1
Plan Number - TP-PRE-0826-00177
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-0826-00177 • Pre-Application Conference Review v1 • 5125 E VALENCIA CROSSING DR TUCSON, AZ 85706: 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. PIA will be required if new streets are public. One per subdivision. 2. Traffic Statement will be required. 3. Streets will be constructed in accordance to City of Tucson Technical Standards Manual and COT Street Design Guide. 4. Pedestrian/bicycle connection to Julian Wash Greenway required. Contact ROWEngineeringReview@tucsonaz.gov if you have any questions. |
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| Site Engineering * | REVIEW COMPLETED | Permit Activity Number: TP-PRE-0826-00177 Project: Residential Subdivision (PAD-21) Location: 140363530/140363520: 5125 & 5120 E VALENCIA CROSSING DR Review Date: 9/9/2026 Reviewer: Marco Contreras – Engineering Associate Related Cases: S22-032 (PAD-21) *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: 1. This site is within PAD-21 – Valencia Crossing: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Development-Tools-Resources/Planned-Area-Development 2. The proposal for the new subdivision will be required to follow the tentative plat (FLD) and final plat processes [UDC 8.4.4 & 8.4.5] Refer to UDC 8.7.3 for all FLD standards & guidelines. 3. 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. Backfill requirements, and wall foundation recommendations. (IF applicable) 4. A grading plan with cut/fill quantities and area of disturbance will be required. If area of disturbance is greater than one acre, A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and dust control permit will be required for this development. TSM 2-01.0.0 5. Compliance with Julian Wash PAD-21 setback requirements. 6. Sight visibility triangles (SVT) will need to be shown at site access points, unless: a. On any PAAL or on a street that generates an ADT of 140 or less and intersects a local road, no sight triangle is required. The minimum perimeter yard required in Article 6, Dimensional Standards and Measurements, of the UDC prevails. [TSM 10-01.5.1 & 5.2] 7. Drainage must be compliant with master Drainage Report for PAD 21 and the Tentative Plat. A full drainage report shall be submitted with the application for this development package. The report must demonstrate compliance with all applicable City of Tucson stormwater management requirements, including first-flush retention and critical basin detention. The following references from the Standards Manual for Drainage Design and Floodplain Management (COT Drainage Manual) and the Design Standards for Stormwater Detention and Retention Manual (DSSDR) shall govern report preparation: a. Report Formatting & Content: COT Drainage Manual §2.3; DSSDR Chapter 10 b. Flood Peak Estimation: COT Drainage Manual Chapter 4 c. Erosion Hazard Assessment: COT Drainage Manual Chapters 6 & 7 d. Drainage Facility Design Standards: COT Drainage Manual Chapters 9–11 e. First-Flush Retention & Detention Guidelines/Triggers: DSSDR Chapters 2, 3, & 4 *** 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 Marco Contreras at Marco.Contraras@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: PLAT / DEVELOPMENT PACKAGE FOR A NEW SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION BY LENNAR HOMES ACTIVITY NO: TP-PRE-0826-00177 ADDRESS: 5125 E VALENCIA CROSSING DR ZONING: PAD-21 VALENCIA CROSSING PAD LAND USE: RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION 9.4.2026 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: SEE PAD-21 PAGES 49 THRU 51 FOR FULL PAD LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS OVERVIEW OF PAD-21 LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS: 1. THE PREVIOUS VERSION OF THE TUCSON CODE IS REFERENCE THROUGHOUT THE PAD 21 DOCUMENT (LAND USE CODE – LUC). THE STANDARDS FOR THIS PAD WILL NEED TO REFER TO THE APPLICABLE CODE SECTIONS RELATED TO THE CURRENT UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE – UDC. 2. PAD 21 SECTION 1, PERMITTED USES: Buffers - The project shall provide visual and noise buffers where the site is adjacent to a residential use or residentially zoned property outside of the PAD boundaries. This can be accomplished by providing a minimum building setback of at least one hundred (100) feet. To avoid isolating Sub-Area A from rest of the PAD Development within Sub-Area A the screen walls and landscape buffers requirements in LUC 3.5.9.7.A.2 are inapplicable. Screen walls and landscape buffers for commercial subareas are set forth in Section D: Landscape Borders and Screening (pages 49-50). 3. PAD 21 SECTION L, WATER CONSERVATION: A. All developments within the PAD will submit a water harvesting plan that will be included with the development plan submittal in compliance with Development Standards 10-03 illustrating 50 percent of estimated landscape water budget is met by water harvesting techniques. B. Use water-efficient native and drought tolerant plants for landscape and limit turf areas to community recreation areas (public or private): All turf areas limited to 30% of community recreation areas, or if there is more than 30% turf, explanation of water conservation measures is required to limit potable water sources to irrigate turf areas. 4. PAD 21 SECTION D, LANDSCAPE BORDERS AND SCREENING: A. Street landscape borders and screening of parking lots along Valencia Road and Spine Road will be accomplished with low screen walls (consisting of a wall/vegetative hedges/combination of both) and 10-foot-wide landscape border in accordance the City of Tucson Land Use Code – SEE UDC 7.6.4 B. The site is subject to City of Tucson Commercial Rainwater Harvesting requirements, see additional comments below and reference to the Technical Standards Manual. C. Native Plant Preservation Plan (NPPO) shall be prepared on a Development Area basis. A registered landscape architect shall determine the viability of conducting a NPPO for each block. In the event there are native plants that can be transplanted or preserved in place, the vegetation existing on the site shall be inventoried and a plan shall be submitted by a registered landscape architect to the City of Tucson in accordance with the provisions set forth in the City of Tucson Land Use Code D. All landscape frontages adjacent to Interstate 10 will be in conformance with the City of Tucson Land Use Code E. Non-residential uses shall consist of a minimum of 10-foot wide landscape buffer and 5- foot decorative masonry wall unless developed adjacent to non-residential uses F. All landscape borders proposed within public rights-of-way will require approval from the Tucson Department of Transportation (TDOТ). G. Low-water-use plants that reflect and enhance the image of Sonoran Desert landscape will be utilized H. Provide shade along pedestrian circulation and trail node areas. I. Provide shade throughout the development utilizing trees and/or building overhangs/arcades J. Irrigate landscape areas using an underground drip irrigation system K. Coordinate above- and below-ground utilities in landscape plans to avoid conflicts at the time of installation L. Minimize the removal of mature trees, cacti, and other native vegetation during site design. If in-place preservation is not feasible, viable mature vegetation should be salvaged and replanted on-site M. The following landscaping standards should enhance the development through the use of one or more of the following delineation methods: • Access to public areas of interest such as parks, plazas and trail nodes will be enhanced through the use of additional or colorful plantings, monumentation or artwork. • Include outdoor public spaces with special amenities that encourage use, such as benches, overhead shade, sitting areas, outdoor fitness equipment, picnic tables, play equipment, mailboxes and bicycle facilities • Incorporate seating, landscape, and gathering areas that contribute to the outdoor use and the open space enjoyment of the area in spaces between buildings in a development • Use plant selection and placement to reduce the heat island effect • Use bold accents and colorful plant species to liven up the street scene and intersection 5. PAD 21 SECTION N, DESIGN REVIEW: A. The Master Association shall establish a Design Review Committee (DRC), prior to submittal of any development plan or tentative plat, which will be responsible for reviewing and approving all details of project design through a self-certification process. The Design Review committee shall consist of an architect, a landscape architect and a member of the master association. The DRC shall review and approve/disapprove the architectural design of all development within the PAD District to ensure it is consistent with the Valencia Crossing Design Guidelines. A copy of the self-certification will be provided to the City of Tucson at the time of development plan/subdivision plat submittal advising whether the design conforms to the standards established by the DRC. ADDITIONAL SITE LANDSCAPE UDC, TSM, AND AM REFERENCE COMMENTS: 6. The site is subject to City of Tucson Commercial Rainwater Harvesting requirements. 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. 7. All landscape borders proposed within public rights-of-way will require approval from the Tucson Department of Transportation (DTM). Contact David Marhefka, PLA, for review and approval prior to development package submittal. David.Marhefka@tucsonaz.gov 8. 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. 9. Maximize rainwater harvesting across the site into all required landscape areas, including the street landscape borders and planting islands for the required trees in the parking area. 10. A separate irrigation water meter is required. Please label irrigation meter as “irrigation only”. See TSM 4-01.6.0. 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 TRANSMITTAL TO: Planning & Development Services Department FROM: Fernando L. García Site Zoning Review Section PROJECT: 5125 E Valencia Crossing Dr, Tucson, AZ Parcel: 140363530 and 140363520 Pre-Submittal Conference TP-PRE-0826-00177 Subdivision TRANSMITTAL DATE: September 10, 2026 1. The proposed development must comply with the City of Tucson Unified Development Code (UDC) Administrative Manual Chapter 2-06 – Development Package. 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. The development package will serve as the tentative plat for this development. A final plat will also be required. 2. This site is zoned PAD-21 (Valencia Crossing). 3. This project site is located within Development Area A of PAD-21. A residential subdivision is a permitted use here, subject to PAD-21 Document Section III.B.1.a. and III.C. 4. Development standards for Development Area A follow: • Minimum lot coverage: 85% for residential uses • Maximum building height: 120’ from finished grade • Minimum perimeter setbacks: 20’(for PAD perimeter parcels) • Interior setbacks: Per building code 4. Regulations regarding development of the site adjacent to the Julian Wash Greenway are articulated in Section III.I.2. Demonstrate a connection point from the residential development to the existing greenway. 5. Submitted tentative and final plat plans should indicate formal review and approval by the Valencia Crossing Master Association Design Review Committee per Section III.N. 6. The comments provided are preliminary and are not to be assumed as a complete review of the proposal. During the permit review process, the Site Zoning Review Section will conduct a full review to assure compliance with applicable UDC development criteria and technical standards. 7. If you have any questions, please contact me at fernando.garcia2@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. For development, a looped water system will be required. If such looping is not technically feasible, a written explanation of what legal and/or technical reasons prevent such looping must accompany the Master Water Plan when it is submitted for review. (A Letter of Variance). A Water master plan will need to be prepared for this project and submitted to Tucson Water and local Fire Department for review and approval. The master plan must show the water main layout and identify if there is construction phasing for the new water mains. The Water Master Plan and detailed Water Design Plan are separate submittals that must be made through Tucson Water’s electronic plan portal at https://cityoftucsonaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home, or can be combined into an “at risk” submittal. More information about Tucson Water’s Water Master Plan and detailed Water Design Plan processes can be found on-line at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Frequently-Asked-Questions/Tucson-Development-Center-Online-Instructions Please note that the available option to provide domestic water service for the proposed project is to tie into the existing service stub from the 16-inch PVC water main (DH Zone) located along the south side of the parcel within the right-of-way of E. Valencia Crossing Dr. The proposed water main extension shall form a loop by tying back into the existing 16-inch water main. Water pressure in this area is 38-45 PSI at an elevation of 2792ft. 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. |