Plan Review Detail
Review Status: Approved
Review Details: PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE ENTITLEMENTS REVIEW v.1
Plan Number - TP-PRE-1225-00264
Review Name: PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE ENTITLEMENTS REVIEW v.1
Review Status: Approved
| Review Date | Reviewer's Name | Type of Review | Description | Status | Comments |
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| Entitlements * | REVIEW COMPLETED | Based on review of the concept plan, prior rezoning conditions and PDP under TP-MOD-1123-00027 will need to be modified as a Major Change including allowing building heights up to 38-feet and 3-stories from the previous height allowance of 30-feet, along with a major redesign of the apartment buildings. Based on concept plan details, the concept plan is consistent with the KAP, Commercial Site 8, which allows multi-family residential and will not require a plan amendment. The concept plan is consistent with Plan Tucson housing policies. Since the concept plan is a redesign of the previous apartment project including new site layout and increased building heights from previous approvals, a Major Change of Rezoning will be required in accordance with UDC Section 3.5.4. Justification for additional height above two stories, privacy screening, setbacks, and an explanation of how and why the proposed concept is compatible to surrounding uses shall be demonstrated. This should particularly be focused on the residential land uses to the north and south. Strong neighborhood outreach will be required. Plan Tucson supports projects that address housing needs. Given the City’s current housing crisis, the potential for an additional 144 affordable units under the CCT if feasible would potentially have a positive impact increasing the housing supply. A new application will need to be filed for MAJOR CHANGE of REZONING. Key steps with the rezoning include: 1. Prepare a Preliminary Development Plan (PDP) – including, but not limited to, calling out project density, parking analysis, building setbacks, and building heights per the Unified Development Code (UDC). 2. Prior to holding a neighborhood meeting the Applicant should meet with CDRC to determine if the proposed concept qualifies under the Community Corridors Tool (CCT). Rezoning process: 1. Hold a Neighborhood Meeting as outlined in Section 3.2.2. of the Unified Development Code. For Rezoning Applications a single neighborhood meeting shall be held. The mailed notice must be mailed at least ten (10) days prior to the date of the meeting and sent by first class mail to property owners within 400 feet of the property, registered neighborhood associations within one (1) mile of proposal, and the Council Ward offices where the project is located. In addition, the following applies: a. The meeting shall take place not more than 60 days prior to the date of the submittal of the application. b. Documentation of the offer to meet and a summary of the meeting must be submitted with application. c. The meeting must be held at or near the subject site. d. Mailing labels for neighborhood notice will need to be acquired from PDSD. e. Please reach out to Ward 5 Office before the neighborhood meeting. 2. Project will need to be scheduled for a Zoning Examiner (ZE) Public Hearing or Mayor & Council (MC) Public Hearing depending on input received at the Neighborhood Meeting. 3. Mayor and Council Actions will need to occur as outlined in Section 3.5.3 of the Unified Development Code. |
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| Fire New Construction * | REVIEW COMPLETED | TP-PRE-1225-00264 • Pre-Application Conference Entitlements Review v1 • 2000 E DREXEL RD TUCSON, AZ 85706: Based on the information provided, TFD has the following comments: 1. Maintain aerial access in accordance with IFC 2024, Appendix D 105.2 (26’ width) (please note TFD will not accept trees with mature height over 20' on the aerial access side of the building.) Please feel free to reach out with any additional questions. Questions: patricia.shelton@tucsonaz.gov / 520.837.7082 |
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| ROW Engineering Review * | REVIEW COMPLETED | Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) will be required. Private Improvement Agreement will be required for public improvements in the ROW. DTM Bike/Ped project on Drexel road, coordinate with DTM for design. Curb and sidewalk required along Drexel. Sidewalk required on Campbell. New driveways should be constructed per PAG SD 206, if curb returns are used, radius dimensions should follow COT Street Design Guide. |
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| Site Engineering * | REVIEW COMPLETED | 1. This project will require critical basin detention and first flush retention per the City's Design Standards for Stormwater Detention and Retention Manual. Please show locations of basins that will be needed to meet these requirements. 2. The Rodeo Wash is W.A.S.H. ordinance and this development adjacent to the wash will need to comply with the standards found in chapter 29 article VIII. 3. Pima County Regional Flood Control District (PCRFCD) has maintenance responsibility of the Rodeo Wash and will need to be included in the development review for this project. 4. Our system shows an issued Development Package DP22-0099, which will need to be closed out or voided for this new proposal. Stephen Blood (520) 837-4958 Stephen.blood@tucsonaz.gov |
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| Site Landscape * | REVIEW COMPLETED | PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT REVIEWER: CHAD KELLER, RLA SITE LANDSCAPE/NATIVE PLANT PRESERVATION SECTION PROJECT: MAJOR CHANGE OF ZONING CONDITIONS APPLICATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 3-STORY MULTIFAMILY COMMUNITY ACTIVITY NO: TP-PRE-1225-00264 ADDRESS: 2000 E DREXEL RD ZONING: C-2 COMMERCIAL ZONE 01.05.2026 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. Site Landscape has no comments or concerns with the building height modification rezoning request. Thank you. Chad Keller, RLA Landscape Architect chad.keller@tucsonaz.gov 520.837.4923 |
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| Site Zoning * | REVIEW COMPLETED | CDRC Entitlements Pre-Submittal Transmittal PDSD Zoning Review FROM: Loran Shamis; Principal Planner PROJECT: TP-PRE-1225-00264 Address: 2000 E DREXEL RD Parcel(s): 14026002K Existing Zoning: C-2 Proposed Zoning: C-2 Existing Use: Vacant Proposed Use: Residential – Multifamily Residential TRANSMITTAL DATE: January 5, 2026 COMMENTS: 1. COMMENT: A development package that complies with Administrative Manual 2-06 is required for formal submittal. 2. COMMENT: Each phase must demonstrate full code compliance independently from other phases. 3. COMMENT: The site is zoned C-2 and the proposed use is Residential Multifamily Development which is permitted. 4. COMMENT: The maximum permitted residential density in C-2 is 44 units per acre (UDC Table 6.3-4.A). The site is approximately 5.34 acres, which would allow a maximum of 234 units. The proposed development includes 144 units. 5. COMMENT: The maximum permitted height in C-2 is 40’ (UDC Table 6.3-4.A). 6. COMMENT: The minimum setback requirements for a nonresidential use adjacent to a residential zone (south and east) is 1.5 times the height of the proposed structure wall (UDC Table 6.3-4.A). 7. COMMENT: The minimum setback requirement along Campbell Avenue and Drexel Road is 10’ from the existing or future property line (UDC 6.4.5.C). 8. COMMENT: It appears the proposed development will be seeking an Individual Parking Plan (IPP) per UDC 7.4.5, contact Mark Castro at mark.castro@tucsonaz.gov. 9. COMMENT: The minimum bicycle parking requirement is 0.10 short-term spaces per bedroom and 0.5 long-term spaces per bedroom. See UDC 7.4.9 for Design Standards. 10. COMMENT: The minimum required parking spaces with access to Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment is 10% EV Ready and 20% EV Capable. See UDC 7.4.12 for Design Standards. 11. COMMENT: Per Rezoning Condition 17, decorative eight (8)-foot-high masonry walls shall be provided along the south and east borders of the site. Clarify if this is a condition you are proposing to remove or modify. 12. COMMENT: 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 Loran.Shamis@tucsonaz.gov |
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| Traffic Engineering Review * | REVIEW COMPLETED | 144 unit multi-family residential should generate roughly 63 AM peak hour trips and 76 PM peak hour trips per ITE Trip Generation Manual 12th Edition. Can be accommodated by surrounding roadway network. PDP appears to maybe be showing both the Drexel and Campbell access points as gated entrances. To ensure that the gated entries can be put in without risking vehicles backing up into the public right-of-way, causing a safety issue, we request that the developer's traffic engineer perform a queuing analysis to understand the impact to the site driveways and whether there could be effects to the City's roadways and their safety. | |||
| TW New Area Development * | REVIEW COMPLETED | Based on the information provided, Tucson Water has no objections to, or comments on the proposed development. Potentially serving this project is a 12-inch CA (Cement Asbestos) C zone potable water main located on the north side of the parcel within the right-of-way of E Drexel Rd. There is a 6-inch reclaimed water main along the east property line if reclaimed water is desired for irrigation. An overall 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 overall master plan must show the proposed construction phasing for the new water mains, and the water main layout. The proposed new on-site water mains will need to connect at least two different points in Tucson Water’s existing water distribution system and form a loop as required by Section 8-06.4.2.A of Tucson Water’s Design Manual to meet water quality and fire flow requirements. If such looping is not legally or 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). 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://www.tucsonaz.gov/water/tucson-water-electronic-file-submission. 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/water/contractors-developers-and-engineers. 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 Kathryn Gerber (Engineering Manager) at Kathryn.Gerber@tucsonaz.gov. |