Plan Review Detail
Review Status: Approved
Review Details: PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE REVIEW v.1
Plan Number - TP-PRE-1225-00270
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-1225-00270 • Pre-Application Conference Review v1 • 4975 E BENSON HY TUCSON, AZ 85706: Based on the information provided, TFD has the following comments: 1. Verify hydrant coverage. IFC 24, 507.5. 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 | DTM Review Notes for this Location. Sidewalk along Valencia Rd Frontage of property meeting PAG 200 standards Detail will be required 6' continuation from parcels to east. Driveway connections to City Right of Way will require to meet City Standards and to be of Concrete Construction to back of sidewalk and not to exceed a 2% sidewalk cross slope. Pedestrian Circulation path connection to City Sidewalk to be required. All work performed within the City of Tucson Right of Way will require Individual and Separate ROW - Development Permit submission per scope of work performed. For any additional or further questions please feel free to email me at Zane.Swenson@Tucsonaz.gov |
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| Site Engineering * | REVIEW COMPLETED | Permit: TP-PRE-1225-00270 Location: 4975 E BENSON HY Review Date: 1/21/2026 New Construction of a 1 story Autozone retail Store 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 Manual (TM) Section for waste management, Pedestrian Access, Hydrology -Retention/Detention Requirements, and all site standard code. 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. For the submittal of site plan for the development package please provide the following: a. Provide pedestrian access/connect to street frontage (Valencia) TSM 7-01.3.3.B b. West sidewalk along building shall continue the length of the building to the North edge TSM 7-01.4.1.B c. Provide vertical separation along south portion of structure between parking and building, or clarify why bollards do not extend TSM 7-01.4.2 d. Show downspouts and scuppers on site plan. Must match DP and building permit TSM 7-01.4.1.E e. Provide sight-visibility-triangles along E Valencia Road (Arterial) TSM 10-01.5.0 2. Drainage must be compliant with master Drainage Report for PAD 21 and the Tentative Plat. A drainage statement will be required to show compliance with master drainage report for PAD 21 and tentative plat. 3. The maximum back-up distance for the collection vehicle shall be 80 feet measured from the front of the collection vehicle. TSM 8-01.5.3.F a. Else, a Technical Standards Modification Request (TSMR) with Environmental Services will be submitted and approved. TSM 1-01.6.0 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 Dylan Molina. Dylan.Molina@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: NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A 1 STORY AUTOZONE RETAIL STORE ACTIVITY NO: TP-PRE-1225-00270 ADDRESS: 4975 E BENSON HY ZONING: PAD-21 VALENCIA CROSSING PAD LAND USE: COMMERCIAL 01.21.2026 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. SEE PAD-21 PAGES 49 THRU 51 FOR FULL PAD LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS. OVERVIEW OF PAD-21 LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS: 1. 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 with the City of Tucson Unified Development Code (UDC). 2. 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 for which landscaping is required. 3. A Native Plant Preservation Plan (NPPO) shall be prepared on a Development Area basis. A registered landscape architect shall determine the viability of conducting a Native Plant Preservation Plan 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 Unified Development Code. 4. 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. 5. Where a single parking row occurs, one tree per every four parking spaces will be provided. 6. Where a double-parking row occurs, one tree per every eight parking spaces will be provided. 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. Low-water-use plants that reflect and enhance the image of Sonoran Desert landscape will be utilized. 9. Provide shade along pedestrian circulation and trail node areas. 10. Provide shade throughout the development utilizing trees and/or building overhangs/arcades. 11. Irrigate landscape areas using an underground drip irrigation system. 12. Coordinate above- and below-ground utilities in landscape plans to avoid conflicts at the time of installation. 13. 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. THE FOLLOWING LANDSCAPING STANDARDS SHOULD ENHANCE THE DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THE USE OF ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING DELINEATION METHODS: 14. 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. 15. 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. 16. 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. 17. Use plant selection and placement to reduce the heat island effect. 18. Use bold accents and colorful plant species to liven up the street scene and intersection. ADDITIONAL STANDARD SITE LANDSCAPE/NPPO COMMENTS: 19. 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. 20. 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. 21. 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 PDSD Zoning Review FROM: Krista Hansen, Lead Planner PROJECT: Pre-submittal meeting TP-PRE-1225-00270 Parcel: 140363500 Address: 4975 E BENSON HY Zoning: PAD-21 – Valencia Crossing Existing Use: Vacant Proposed Use: Retail Trade: General Merchandise Sales – AutoZone TRANSMITTAL DATE: 1/22/2026 COMMENTS: 1. Any proposed development must comply with the City of Tucson Unified Development Code (UDC) Administrative Manual Chapter 2-06 – Development Package (DP). 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. 2. The site is located in PAD-21, Development Area ‘A’. Retail Trade: General Merchandise Sales is permitted, subject to UDC use specific standards 4.9.9.B.1. 3. Development Standards per Valencia Crossing PAD document Section 111.C: (tucsonaz.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/city-services/planning-development-services/documents/c9-12-03_valencia_crossing_pad.pdf) a. Maximum building height = 120 ft b. Interior lot line setbacks = 20 ft c. Front street setback (E Valencia Rd) = 10 ft **Note: E Valencia Rd is a Major Street & Route. The MS&R plan/map was updated, and the future ROW will remain at 150 ft. 4. Motor Vehicle parking ratios (UDC Table 7.4.4-1) and PAD document Section 111.C.1: Demonstrated Parking. Ensure compliance with UDC 7.4.6, Design Standards and ADA parking requirements/standards (www.ada.gov/topics/parking). a. Retail Trade Use Group - 1 space per 300 sq. ft. GFA b. Per PAD-21 Section 111.C.1, Provide a comprehensive parking calculation table of all vehicular parking for Valencia Crossing PAD. Individual building permits must demonstrate at least 80% of the required parking for that building is provided. 5. Bicycle parking ratios (UDC Table 7.4.8-1). Ensure compliance with UDC 7.4.9, Design Standards. See PAD document Section 111.C.2: Bicycle Parking, for exceptions. a. Short-term bike parking: 1 space per 5,000 sq. ft. GFA. Minimum requirement is 2 spaces. b. Long-term bike parking: 1 space per 12,000 sq. ft. GFA. Minimum requirement is 2 spaces. 6. Based on the proposed plans, it appears the development is exempt from installing electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) per UDC 7.4.11.B.3. (Retail Trade Use with less than 50 required motor vehicle parking spaces). 7. Provide a pedestrian circulation path that connects all areas of development on-site (including trash enclosures) and to any adjacent street frontage. The path must be ADA accessible and a minimum of 4’ wide (TSM 7-01). a. Provide a pedestrian circulation path that connects to E Valencia Rd. b. At a minimum, extend the sidewalk along the west side of the building to the corner. 8. 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 krista.hansen@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. Potentially serving this project is to tie into the existing 12-inch PVC water main (DH Zone) located west of the parcel. It would require an easement and off site water improvements across the parcel to the west. Water pressure in this existing stub is 38-45 PSI at an elevation of 2792 ft. 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 Kathryn Gerber (Engineering Manager) at Kathryn.Gerber@tucsonaz.gov. |