Plan Review Detail
Review Status: Approved
Review Details: PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE REVIEW v.1
Plan Number - TP-PRE-0925-00198
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-0925-00198 • Pre-Application Conference Review v1 • 2455 N FAIRVIEW AV TUCSON, AZ 85705: Based on the information provided, TFD has the following comments: 1. Provide Knox access at gates. IFC 24, 503.6, 506.1 2. Verify hydrant coverage. IFC 24, 507.5.1 Questions: patricia.shelton@tucsonaz.gov / 520.837.7082 |
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| ROW Engineering Review * | REVIEW COMPLETED | -Install sidewalk along property per PAG 200. A buffer of two feet is required between the back of wedge curbing and the sidewalk per 10-01.3.0 STREET IMPROVEMENTS of the Streets Technical Standards Manual. -Install Driveways per PAG 206. Max driveway width is 30' and Minimum distance from Fire Hydrant is 20' (See sec. 25-39 Tucson, Az Code of Ordinances) |
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| Site Engineering * | REVIEW COMPLETED | Permit: TP-PRE-0925-00198 Location: 2455 N FAIRVIEW AV Review Date: 10/15/2025 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 Comments: 1. A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and dust control permit will be required for this development. 2. A Drainage report to show full compliance with first flush retention/balanced basin detention requirements. Refer to the Design standards for Stormwater Detention and Retention Chapters 2, 3, & 4. Drainage report content and format requirements can be found in chapter 10 of the DSSDR as well. 3. Provide Waste Stream Calculations for the site according to TSM 8-01.8.0 4. A grading plan with cut/fill quantities and area of disturbance will be required. TSM 2-01.0.0 5. Clearly show downspouts and sidewalk scuppers. to ensure that stormwater from roof drains, up to and including flow from the ten-year storm event, does not pass over sidewalks per Technical Standards Manual 7-01.4.3E. 6. Pedestrian circulation is required to connect all buildings, dumpster areas, and the sidewalk on the street frontage per TSM 7-01.3.3. 7. For northern most parking spaces show compliance with the required Back-up spur requirements. UDC 7.4.6.F.4 8. For entrances along Fairview Ave, because it is designated as a collector road, show vehicle maneuverability to demonstrate how a vehicle who attempts to use closed/gated off entrances can turn around onsite without having to back up into Fairview ROW. This review is for Pre-Application purposes. Please be aware that additional comments may be forthcoming during submission process. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Marco Contreras Marco.contreras@tucsonaz.gov |
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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: SCHOOL - CONSTRUCTION TRADES CAREER TRAINING – CURTESY REVIEW ACTIVITY NO: TP-PRE-0925-00198 ADDRESS: 2455 N FAIRVIEW AV ZONING: I-1 INDUSTRIAL ZONE; O-3 OFFICE ZONE LAND USE: SCHOOL 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. CURTESY 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. Public schools (and charter schools) are exempt from City of Tucson zoning and landscape code compliance. *IF THIS SITE IS NOT CONSIDERED A SCHOOL USE AND BECOMES A COMMERCIAL USE, THEN THE FOLLOWING COMMENTS APPLY: 3. UDC 7.6.2. APPLICABILITY The provisions of this section apply to the following: A. All new development; and, B. Expansion of existing development, as provided below: 2. Buildings 10,000 Square Feet or Less On sites where the gross floor area of the existing building (s) is 10,000 square feet or less, expansions in square footage of land area, floor area, lot coverage, or vehicular use area as follows. b. If the expansion is 50% or greater or if expansions as of February 15, 1991, cumulatively result in a 50% or greater expansion in land area, floor area, lot coverage, or vehicular use area, the standards of this section apply to the entire site. 4. A landscape plan is required. Preparation of the landscape plan shall adhere to UDC 7.6.4 and Administrative Manual 2-10. 5. 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. 6. A street landscape border is required along N Fairview Av 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. 7. A drip irrigation plan and details are required for all proposed landscape planting areas. 8. 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. 9. 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. 10. 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. 11. 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. 12. 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. 13. 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 FROM: Ramiro Olivarez PDSD Zoning Review PROJECT: Pre-submittal meeting TP-PRE-0925-00198 Address: 2455 N FAIRVIEW AV Zoning: I-1 Proposed Use: Civic Educational Use – Post Secondary Institution TRANSMITTAL DATE: October 16, 2025 COMMENTS: 1. Comment: The proposed development must comply with the City of Tucson Unified Development Code (UDC) Administrative Manual Chapter 2-06 – Development Package. Building permits (demolition permit) 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. Comment: A Civic Educational Use – Post Secondary Institution use is allowed in the I-1/O-3 zone without use specific standards. Definition - “Provides academic, professional, business, technical, or industrial education beyond grade 12, leading to a degree or entry into a paid occupation. Typical uses include community colleges and universities and business, career, beauty, and trade schools.” 3. Comment: In the I-1 zone there is not a minimum lot size. UDC TABLE 6.3-5.A. 4. Comment: There is no maximum lot coverage for nonresidential use. UDC TABLE 6.3-5.A. 5. Comment: The height maximum is 75 feet for nonresidential use. UDC TABLE 6.3-5.A. 6. Comment: Setbacks for a nonresidential use adjacent to a nonresidential zone is 0 feet. UDC TABLE 6.3-5.A. 7. Comment: Ensure compliance with Table 7.4.4-1: Minimum Number of Motor Vehicle Spaces Required for Postsecondary Institutions on a single site with 1 space per 200 sq. ft. GFA. 8. Comment: Ensure Motor Vehicle Use Area parking design is compliant with 7.4.6 of the UDC. 9. Comment: A vehicle Back-up-Spur will be required for the Parking Area Access Lane. (UDC 7.4.6.F.4) 10. Comment: Ensure compliance with Table 7.4.8-1: Minimum Required Bicycle Parking Spaces – a. For Postsecondary Institutions Short-term Bicycle Parking is 1 space per 10 students of planned capacity. Minimum requirement is 2 spaces. b. For Postsecondary Institutions Long-term Bicycle Parking is 1 space per 10 employees plus 1 space per 10 students of planned capacity; or 1 space per 20,000 sq. ft. GFA, whichever is greater. 11. Comment: Ensure bike parking design is compliant with 7.4.9 of the UDC. 12. Comment: Per UDC 6.4.5.C.2.a 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. Fairview is a Major Street & Route. 13. Comment: Ensure the site complies with section 7.8 of the UDC and sections 7-01.0.0 and 10-01.0.0 of the Technical Standards Manual. a. The pedestrian circulation paths must comply with 7-01.3: Within all development, a continuous pedestrian circulation path is required as follows: A. This path must connect all public access areas of the development and the pedestrian circulation path located in any adjacent streets. B. The areas within the development which must be connected include, but are not limited to, all buildings, all bicycle and vehicle parking areas, all recreation areas, all dumpster areas, and all other common use areas. 14. Comment: The comments provided are courtesy and preliminary and are not to be assumed as a complete review of the proposal. During the 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 Ramiro.Olivarez@tucsonaz.gov |
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| TW New Area Development * | REVIEW COMPLETED | TP-PRE-0925-00198 (2455 N FAIRVIEW AV TUCSON, AZ 85705) Construction Trades Career Training Based on the information provided, Tucson Water has no objections to the proposed development and offers the following comments for your convenience: Water service for this project cannot be connected to the existing 16" water main located on the east side of the parcel, it is a cement-lined cylinder type main. These types of mains are not suitable for direct tapping or modification due to their structural composition and potential risk of damage. However, there is an existing lateral located at the northeast corner of the parcel that is suitable for providing water service to the site. For the water meter located on the southeast corner of the parcel, please coordinate with Tucson Water’s New Services Section If removal or relocation is required. If any other 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 |