Permit Review Detail
Review Status: Completed
Review Details: DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Permit Number - D07-0008
Review Name: DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Review Status: Completed
| Review Date | Reviewer's Name | Type of Review | Description | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/14/2007 | FRODRIG2 | START | PLANS SUBMITTED | Completed | |
| 02/20/2007 | JOSE ORTIZ | COT NON-DSD | TRAFFIC | Approved | |
| 02/27/2007 | PAUL MACHADO | ENGINEERING | REVIEW | Approv-Cond | To: Patricia Gehlen DATE: March 14, 2007 CDRC/Zoning Manager SUBJECT: Global Solar Energy, 8500 S. Rita Ranch Road Development Plan D07-0008 (First Review) T15S, R15E, Section 28 RESUBMITTAL REQUIRED: None. The Development Plan (DP) has been conditionally approved as submitted. Please address the following review comments. Development Plan: 1. Please include a response letter to the comments along with the corrected copies of the DP. 2. As per the Federal ADA requirements, all wheel chair ramps shall have the truncated domes instead of the standard grooves that are shown on COT SD 207. Aside from the Truncated Domes, all wheel chair ramps shall be constructed in accordance with COT SD 207. 3. Please provide Drainage patterns and finished grades per D.S. 2-02.2.1.16. 4. Show Development plan number (D07-0008) on all sheets per D.S. 2-02.2.1.29. 5. A permit or a private improvement agreement will be necessary for any work performed within the Right-of-way. Contact Permits and Codes at (520) 791-5100 for permit information. 6. Please show the proposed roof drainage patterns, 100% of the 10-year flow must be conveyed under the sidewalks including any other site drainage as well. Please provide supporting calculations to demonstrate compliance with D.S. 3-01.4.4. If the location(s) of the roof scuppers have not yet been decided, a general note indicating sidewalk scuppers will be used when the roof scuppers locations have been designed and located will suffice. Drainage Statement: 1. The DS has been accepted by engineering. If you have any questions, I can be reached at 791-5550 x1193 or Paul.Machado@ci.tucsonaz.govs Paul P. Machado Senior Engineering Associate City of Tucson/Development Services Department 201 N. Stone Avenue P.O. Box 27210 Tucson, Arizona 85726-7210 (520) 791-5550 x1193 office (520) 879-8010 fax, C:/ 8500 S. Rita Ranch Rd CDRC |
| 02/27/2007 | TOM MARTINEZ | OTHER AGENCIES | AZ DEPT TRANSPORTATION | Approved | NO COMMENT D07-0008 DOWL ENGINEERS GLOBAL SOLAR ENERGY NEW FACILITY -------------------------------------------------------- Confidentiality and Nondisclosure Notice: This email transmission and any attachments are intended for use by the person(s)/entity(ies) named above and may contain confidential/privileged information. Any unauthorized use, disclosure or distribution is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by email, and delete or destroy all copies plus attachments. |
| 03/01/2007 | KAROL ARAGONEZ | ZONING | REVIEW | Denied | CDRC TRANSMITTAL TO: Development Services Department Plans Coordination Office FROM: Karol Aragonez Planner PROJECT: D07-0008 Global Solar Energy Development Plan TRANSMITTAL DATE: February 28, 2007 DUE DATE: March 14, 2007 COMMENTS: Please resubmit revised drawings along a response letter, which states how all Zoning Review Section comments regarding the Land Use Code and Development Standards were addressed. 1. Section 5.3.8.2, LUC, permits a maximum of one year from the date of application to obtain approval of a development plan. If, at the end of that time, the development plan has not been approved, it must be revised to be in compliance with all regulations in effect at that time, and must be resubmitted for a full CDRC review. The one-year expiration date for this development plan is February 13, 2008. 2. Please provide the contour interval placed with the north arrow on each sheet of the development plan. DS 2-05.2.1.H 3. Please remove annexation case number C9-84-84 from the development plan. This case does not pertain to this site. DS 2-05.2.1.K 4. Case number D07-0008 has been assigned to this development plan (DP). Please place this number in the right corner of all sheets of the development plan, landscape plan, NPPO, and any other associated sheets. Remove S2007- from the development plan. DS 2-05.2.2.B.2 5. Please correct general note 6. Proposed use of the property is "Industrial Use Group, General Manufacturing subject to LUC Sec. 3.5.5.1". DS 2-05.2.2.B.3 & LUC 2.7.3.2.A.2 6. Please provide a copy of the lot split approved by City of Tucson to CDRC for verification. The development plan cannot be approved until this is provided. 7. Please draw all existing easements on the plan along with recordation information, location, width, and purpose. If an easement is no longer in use and scheduled to be vacated or has been abandoned, so indicate. If none exist provide response to reviewer's comments. Also if easements are purposed please draw, dimension and label as to their purpose and whether they will be public or private. If none exist provide response to reviewer's comments. DS 2-05.2.3.B & DS 2-05.2.4.G 8. If a proposed lot does not have public street frontage, access must be provided by means of a private street or an access easement of sufficient size to accommodate motor vehicle and pedestrian access and public services as required for the type of development proposed for the lot. The access road will be required to be developed as provided for in Figure 5 of DS 3-01.10.0, which includes five (5) foot sidewalks, vertical curbing, eight (8) foot wide parking lanes and twenty-four (24) feet of pavement. DS 3-01.10.0 Figure 5 & LUC 3.2.8.3.B 9. Please add the existing zoning east across Rita Road, south of the Union Pacific Railroad as I-2 DS 2-05.2.4.B 10. Please verify the use of the five (5) foot space between standard and handicap parking spaces. Is this to be used for pedestrians or landscaping? If it is to be used for such a purpose wheel stop curbing will be required, placed two and one-half (2 1/2) feet from the front of the parking space. Please revise detail 5/3 to include this dimension and add wheel-stops to detail 4/3 if needed. DS 3-05.2.3.C 11. Please provide a dimension from the proposed addition to the north and east property line. DS 2-05.2.4.I 12. A four (4) foot wide sidewalk must be made from the site to the access easement and then to the adjacent street (Rita Road) by way of a five (5) foot sidewalk. (See Comment 8). All accessible routes shall consist of a walking surface with a slope not steeper than 1:20. The cross slope of a walking surface shall not be steeper than 1:48 ANSI 403.3, DS 2-08.4.1.A & D & DS 2-08.5.1.A 13. Curb ramps or diagonal curb ramps shall be provided at all pedestrian crossings of vehicle use areas and streets where accessible routes are required. They shall be located so they do not project into vehicular traffic lanes, parking spaces, or parking access aisles. Ramps shall be located or protected to prevent their obstruction by parked vehicles. ANSI 406 Curb ramps shall be a minimum of three (3) feet in width, exclusive of flared sides. The curb ramp flares shall not be steeper than 1:10. Counter slopes of adjoining gutters and road surfaces immediately adjacent to the curb ramp shall not be steeper than 1:20. The adjacent surfaces at transitions at curb ramps to walks, gutters and streets shall be at the same level. ANSI 406.2, 3, & 4 14. All accessible curb ramps including the flush entrances of buildings shall have truncated domes installed that shall be twenty-four (24) inches minimum in the direction of travel and extend the full width of the curb ramp or flush surface. The domes shall be located so the edge nearest the curb line is six (6) inches to eight (8) inches from the curb line. ANSI 406.12, ANSI 705 15. Please provide the dimensions of the new addition on the development plan. DS 2-05.2.4.N 16. Please revise the handicap parking calculation to include the number of Van accessible spaces required (2) and provided (2). 2003 IBC 1106.5 17. Please provide a detail of Class 1 and Class 2 bicycle parking. Bicycle parking provided on the DP does not meet the requirements of revised DS (Development Standard) 2-09. Per DS 2-09.4.1 Class 2 bicycle parking facilities will be located no more than fifty (50) feet from the main building entrance(s) and will be along the front side of the building as well as along other sides of the building that has an entrance. Multiple rack bicycle parking require a minimum thirty (30 inches between outer spaces of posts or racks (DS 2-09.5.1.A). The rack must provide two-point support for bicycles. Please review DS 2-09.8.0 Figure 2 - 7 for acceptable and unacceptable rack designs, Figure 8 for rack location, and Figure 9 for dimensional requirements. 18. Please provide sight visibility triangles (SVT) at all access points. Requirements for SVTs is provided in DS 3-01.5.0 DS 2-05.2.4.R 19. Please provide the location of refuse collection areas, including locations of dumpsters and vehicular maneuverability, fully dimensioned. DS 2-05.2.4.T 20. Please indicate the location and type of postal service to assure there are no conflicts with other requirements. If mail is to be delivered to an area within a building please state so on the plan. DS 2-05.2.4.V 21. Indicate the locations and types of proposed signs (wall, freestanding, pedestal) to assure there are no conflicts with other requirements and that minimal locational requirements can be met. Also indicate if there are existing billboards on site. Billboards will be required to meet all LUC requirements as stated in LUC Sec. 3.5.4.26. If none exists please state so. DS 2-05.2.4.W & LUC 3.5.4.26 22. All changes, modifications, and/or corrections must be made on all applicable plans including the development plan, landscape plan, and NPPO. Once changes, modifications, and/or corrections are made and reviewed further comments may result. If you have any questions about this transmittal, please call Karol Aragonez, (520) 791-5550, ext. 1197. KAA S:\zoning review\karol\planning\cdrc\developmentplan\D07-0008dp.doc RESUBMITTAL OF THE FOLLOWING IS REQUIRED: Revised development plan and additional requested documents. |
| 03/05/2007 | LIZA CASTILLO | UTILITIES | TUCSON ELECTRIC POWER | Denied | 4350 E. Irvington Road, Tucson, AZ 85714 Post Office Box 711, Tucson, AZ 85702 WR#177734 March 5, 2007 Dear : Richard Cordova: SUBJECT: GLOBAL SOLAR ENERGY – NEW FACILITY D07-0008 Tucson Electric Power Company has reviewed and disapproved the development plan submitted February 21, 2007. It appears that there are conflicts with the existing facilities within the boundaries of this proposed development. Please show facilities on the plan. Easements are indicated but facilities are not. A facilities map is attached for reference. Conflicts can not be determined until facilities are properly indicated on the plan. Any relocation costs will be billable to the customer. Enclosed is a copy of a TEP facilities map showing the approximate location of the existing facilities. In order to apply for electric service, call the New Construction Department at (520) 918-8300. Submit a final set of plans including approved site, offsite and electrical load plans. Include a CD with the AutoCAD version of the plans. If easements are required, they will be secured by separate instrument. Your final plans should be sent to: Tucson Electric Power Company Attn: Ms. Mary Boice New Business Project Manager P. O. Box 711 (DB-101) Tucson, AZ 85702 520-917-8732 Please call the area Designer Todd Stocksdale at (520) 917-8715, should you have any questions. Sincerely, Henrietta Noriega Office Specialist Design/Build hn Enclosures Cc T. Stocksdale, Tucson Electric Power P. Gehlen, City of Tucson (E-Mail) |
| 03/06/2007 | KAY MARKS | PIMA COUNTY | ADDRESSING | Denied | 201 N. STONE AV., 1ST FL TUCSON, AZ 85701-1207 KAY MARKS ADDRESSING OFFICIAL PH: 740-6480 FAX #: 740-6370 TO: CITY PLANNING FROM: KAY MARKS, ADDRESSING OFFICIAL SUBJECT: D07-0008 GLOBAL SOLAR ENERGY NEW FACILITY/DEVELOPMENT PLAN DATE: March 6, 2007 The above referenced project has been reviewed by this Division for all matters pertaining to street naming/addressing, and the following matters must be resolved prior to our approval: Please provide recorded deed for parcel split prior to approval. jg |
| 03/07/2007 | ANDY VERA | ENV SVCS | REVIEW | Denied | * No provisions shown for refuse/recycle collection. * Identify existing and/or new enclosure sites and they must conform to development standards section 6-01.0. per Development Services Dept. |
| 03/07/2007 | JIM EGAN | COT NON-DSD | FIRE | Denied | Provide information on access easement to show it meets the requirements of IFC Section 503 as amended for fire access. Including width, no parking if neccessary, etc. |
| 03/14/2007 | ROGER HOWLETT | COT NON-DSD | COMMUNITY PLANNING | Approved | DEPARTMENT OF URBAN PLANNING & DESIGN COMMENTS Regarding SUBJECT: Community Design Review Committee Application CASE NUMBER: CASE NAME: DATE SENT D07-0008 Global Solar Energy New Facility ( ) Tentative Plat (XXXX) Development Plan (XXXX) Landscape Plan ( ) Revised Plan/Plat ( ) Board of Adjustment ( ) Other CROSS REFERENCE: C9-84-84 & C15-00-04 NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: Esmond Station GATEWAY/SCENIC ROUTE: COMMENTS DUE BY: 03-14-07 SUBJECT DEVELOPMENT PLAN/PLAT HAS BEEN REVIEWED BY COMMUNITY PLANNING AND PRESERVATION, AND STAFF SUBMITS THE FOLLOWING COMMENTS: ( ) No Annexation or Rezoning Conditions, Not an RCP - No Comment (XXXX) Proposal Complies with Annexation or Rezoning Conditions ( ) RCP Proposal Complies with Plan Policies ( ) See Additional Comments Attached ( ) No Additional Comments - Complies With Planning Comments Submitted on: ( ) Resubmittal Required: ( ) Tentative Plat ( ) Development Plan ( ) Landscape Plan ( ) Other REVIEWER: drcorral 791-4505 DATE: 03/14/07 |
| 03/15/2007 | JOE LINVILLE | LANDSCAPE | REVIEW | Denied | 1) Show the entire parcel on the development plan at an engineering scale having no more than forty (40) feet to the inch per DS 2-05.2.1.D. 2) Revise the landscape plan to show preserved-in place plants indicated on the native plant preservation plan. DS 2-07.2.2.A.1.e 3) Revise the landscape plan to show the parking lot striping. DS 2-07.2.2 4) Revise the sheet 1 of the landscape plan to show all of the proposed planting areas, rather than some of the parking area trees or remove the trees and include a reference to the planting plan on sheet 2. 5) Revise the landscape plan to provide minimum dimensions for the width of the street landscape border. DS 2-07.2.2.A.2.e 6) Revise the development plan to show the street landscape border proposed on the landscape plan. DS 2-05.2.4.X 7) Revise the native plant preservation plan calulations. A) Define what 'Mit. " means in the Inventory List. B) Clarify the absence of any values for Mit. in the Inventory Totals. C) Clarify why plants shown on the aerial photo legend as "removed from site" are listed as Mit in the Inventory List. D) Complete the mitigation calculations. 8) Revise the landscape plan to include complete and correct Native Plant Preservation mitigation calculations. DS 2-15.3.4.B.2 9) Show any existing drainage structures or basin on the development and landscape plans and show materials and landscaping as necessary. LUC 3.7.4.3.B 10) Ensure that any plan resubmittals conform to DS 2-05, Exhibit 1. Some of the plans received exceeded the size requirements. RESUBMITTAL OF ALL PLANS IS REQUIRED |
| 04/05/2007 | PATRICIA GEHLEN | ZONING-DECISION LETTER | REVIEW | Denied | COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES April 5, 2007 Richard Corodova DOWL Engineers 166 W Alameda Tucson, Arizona 85701 Subject: D07-0008 Global Solar Energy Facility Development Plan Dear Richard: Your submittal of February 14, 2007 for the above project has been reviewed by the Community Design Review Committee and the comments reflect the outstanding requirements which need to be addressed before approval is granted. Please review the comments carefully. Once you have addressed all of the comments, please submit the following revised documents and a DETAILED cover letter explaining how each outstanding requirement has been addressed: ALL BLACKLINES MUST BE FOLDED 9 Copies Revised Development Plan (Engineering, Zoning, TEP, Addressing, ESD, Fire, Landscape, Wastewater, DSD) 4 Copies Revised Landscape Plan (Engineering, Zoning, Landscape, DSD) 2 Copies Revised NPPO Plan (Landscape, DSD) 2 Copies Approved Lot Split Documents (Zoning, DSD) Should you have any questions, please call me at 791-5608 extension 1179. Sincerely, Patricia Gehlen CDRC Manager All comments for this case are available on our website at http://www.ci.tucson.az.us/dsd/ Via fax: 624-0384 dp-resubmittal |
| 04/05/2007 | TIM ROWE | PIMA COUNTY | WASTEWATER | Denied | April 5, 2007 To: Richard Cordova DOWL Engineers Thru: Patricia Gehlen, CDRC Manager City of Tucson Development Services Department ____________________________________ From: Thomas Porter(520-740-6579) Sr. CEA, representing the Pima County Departments of Wastewater Management and Environmental Quality Subject: Global Solar Energy New Facility Development plan- 1st Submittal D07-008 The proposed sewer collection lines for the above-referenced project have been reviewed on behalf of the Pima County Department of Environmental Quality (PDEQ) and the Pima County Wastewater. Management Department (PCWMD). This review letter may contain comments pertaining to the concerns of either Department. The following comments are offered for your use. All Sheets: Add the case number, D07-008, to the title block of each sheet. This number should be shown larger or bolder than any cross reference numbers. No wastewater review fees will be charged for sheets where this is the only required revision. Sheet 1: Under General Notes change note No.16 to read as follows: THE ON-SITE SEWERS ARE EXISTING AND PRIVATE. NO NEW SEWERS ARE PROPOSED. Sheet 1: Add a General Note that states: THIS PROJECT WILL HAVE ______ EXISTING AND______ PROPOSED WASTEWATER FIXTURE UNIT EQUIVALENTS PER TABLE 13.20.045(E)(1) IN PIMA COUNTY CODE 13.20.045(E). And fill in the blanks with the appropriate values. This office will require a revised set of bluelines, and a response letter, addressing these comments. Additional comments may be made during the review of these documents. Pima County Code Title 13.20.030.A.2 requires that a wastewater review fee be paid for each submittal of the development plan. The fee for the first submittal is $166 plus $50 per sheet. For the second submittal, the review fee is $50 per sheet. For all subsequent submittals, the review fee is $39 per sheet. The next submittal of this project will be the 2nd submittal. A check for the review fee of this submittal in the amount of $50.00 (made out to PIMA COUNTY TREASURER) must accompany the revised set of bluelines and response letter. If the number of sheets changes, please adjust the review fee accordingly. If you have any questions regarding the above comments, please do not hesitate to call me. |