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Permit Review Detail

Permit Number: DP12-0019
Parcel: 110090330

Review Status: Completed

Review Details: SITE and/or GRADING

Permit Number - DP12-0019
Review Name: SITE and/or GRADING
Review Status: Completed
Review Date Reviewer's Name Type of Review Description Status Comments
04/13/2012 JASON GREEN ENGINEERING REVIEW Denied DATE: April 20, 2012
SUBJECT: Fort Lowell Park Development Plan Package
TO: John Mirto
LOCATION: 5444 E Fort Lowell Rd T13S R14E S35 Ward 2
REVIEWERS: Jason Green, CFM
ACTIVITY: DP12-0019


SUMMARY: Engineering Division of Planning & Development Services Department has received and reviewed the proposed Development Plan Package, Drainage Statement (Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., 20FEB12), Geotechnical Report (Terracon, 04AUG11) and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.,02APR12). Engineering Division does not recommend approval of the Development Plan Package at this time. This review falls under Development Standard 2-01. All comments reflect Site Plan, Grading Plan and Storm Water Pollution Prevent Plan review. The following items need to be addressed:


DRAINAGE REPORT:

1) Provide a discussion within the Drainage Statement to include conformance with the new Commercial Rainwater Harvesting Ordinance (DS Sec.10-03) and the proposed design of the project to meet all requirements within the Ordinance and Detention/Retention Manual, if applicable thru the Landscaping Section.


SITE PLAN: It is recommended that Development Standard 2-01 "Development Package" be reviewed prior to resubmittal. All reviews fall under DS Sec.2-01 for Development Package. The standard has changes that must be incorporated into the plan sheets for review and approval.

2) DS Sec.2-01.2.4: Revise the plan sheets to include the title block in the lower right quadrant of each sheet.

3) DS Sec.2-01.2.5: Revise the development plan document to include the correct CDRC approval stamp in the lower right quadrant of each sheet. The link to the stamp can be found here: http://cms3.tucsonaz.gov/pdsd/cdrc-rezoning/cdrd-stamp

4) DS Sec.2-01.3.2: The corrected title block shall include a brief legal description and the page number and number of pages within the set.

5) DS Sec.2-01.3.3: The relevant Development Plan Package number (DP12-0019) may be added to the lower right hand corner of the plan on all sheets.

6) DS Sec.2-01.3.5: Revise the development plan document to include the SWPPP Exhibit within the sheet index on the first sheet of the development plan and within the development plan package.

7) DS Sec.2-01.3.7: Provide the following note on the development plan document; "Call for a Pre-construction meeting prior to start of earthwork. To schedule a PDSD Pre-construction meeting, SWPPP inspection or general Engineering Inspections, call IVR (740-6970), or schedule with a Customer Service Representative at the Planning Development Services Department, or contact PDSD Engineering at 791-5550 extension 2101, or schedule inspections online at:
http://www.ci.tucson.az.us/dsd/Online_Services/Online_Permits/online_permits.html"

8) DS Sec.2-01.3.7.A.6.b: Provide a General Note on the Development Plan Package that references all special overlay zones that are applicable to this site, specifically state that "the project is designed to meet the overlay zone criteria for Sec.2.8.3 Major Streets and Routes (MS&R) Setback Zone."

9) DS Sec.2-01.3.8.A: Revise the development plan document, specifically Sheet AS1, to provide all site boundary perimeter information, including bearing in degrees, minutes and seconds.

10) DS Sec.2-01.3.8.C: Revise the development plan document to include all information regarding the existing public right-of-way for both roads. Label the width, recordation data, type and dimensioned width of paving, curbs, curb cuts, and sidewalks.

11) DS Sec.2-01.3.8.C: Revise the development plan document to label Craycroft Rd as a "Public and Arterial MS&R."

12) DS Sec.2-01.3.8.C: Revise the development plan document to label Fort Lowell Rd as a "Public."

13) DS Sec.2-01.3.9.H.2: Revise the development plan documents, specifically the site plan to show the existing sight visibility triangles for the PAAL access at Fort Lowell. The near side dimension for a Local Street needs to be 20'x185' and the far side dimension should be 20'x110'.

14) DS Sec.2-01.3.9.H.5.a: Revise the development plan document and the vehicular use area to meet the minimum surfacing requirements of LUC Sec.3.3.3.6.9. Allowable surfacing requirements consist of 1 of the following materials:
1. Pervious and impervious asphaltic concrete; or,
2. Pervious and impervious cement concrete; or,
3. A penetration treatment of bituminous material and seal coat of bituminous binder and mineral aggregate; or,
4. Alternative surfacing as determined appropriate by the PDSD City Engineer, provide written approval.

15) DS Sec.2-01.3.9.H.5.a: Revise the development plan document to clearly label and dimension all areas of the proposed vehicular use area per LUC Sec 3.3.6. The site plan needs to clearly label all dimensions for the proposed parking lot in plan view, to include PAALs; parking spaces; vehicular separation (in all areas); handicap parking; overhang; etc.

16) DS Sec.2-01.3.9.J: Revise the development plan document to label all dimensions for the MS&R Route, Craycroft Rd. Since the project site is adjacent to a Major Street & Route clearly label and dimension the MS&R existing and/or future right-of-way, future sidewalk, curb, etc.

17) DS Sec.2-01.3.9.M: Revise the development plan document to include both the cut and fill quantities for grading plan purposes. It is acknowledged that the site will under go remediation however to calculate grading fees these quantities are required to approve and issue a grading permit application.

18) DS Sec.2-01.3.9.R: Refer to comments from Ron Brown, RA Structural Plans Examiner for all handicap accessibility comments that may be associated with this project, specifically the use of decomposed granite for the pedestrian sidewalk located onsite.

19) DS Sec.2-01.3.9.T: Revise the development plan document and provide a location and detail for the required refuse enclosure to provide all aspect for construction purposes. The detail must match DS Sec.6-01 and Figure 3a for the required enclosure walls with gates, minimum compressive strength for the concrete, required bollard locations, dimensions for 10'x10' clear area for both solid waste and recyclable containers, etc. Or provide a letter form Environmental Services that states this project is exempt or proposing another acceptable method of refuse disposal.


SWPPP: The SWPPP does not meet the minimum requirements of the AzPDES Construction General Permit (CGP). Revise the SWPPP according to these comments:

20) Part III.C.2.b: Describe the planned phasing or sequencing of land disturbance activities. The amount of open/disturbed dirt left open at one time should be minimized where possible.

21) Part III.C.2.f: Include a map showing the project location (e.g. U.S.G.S. quadrangle, portion of a city or count map). The map must also show any washes or other water bodies within 1 mile of the site.

22) Part III.C.3: Include a site map completed to scale.

23) Part III.C.3.a: Use arrows to show the directions(s) where stormwater will flow for all areas within the project limits (This is for the period during construction, not final contours. Flow direction may change as project grading progresses; when this occurs, maps are to be updated.).

24) Part III.C.3.b: Show areas of soil disturbance and areas that will not be disturbed.

25) Part III.C.3.c: Show all structural BMPs identified in the SWPPP.

26) Part III.C.3.d: Show locations where stabilization BMPs is expected to occur.

27) Part III.C.3.e: Show locations of on-site material storage, waste storage or receptacles, borrow areas, equipment storage or other supporting activities.

28) Part III.C.3.j: Specify existing vegetated areas (trees, brush, etc.) and boundaries of environmentally sensitive areas and buffer zones that are to be preserved.

29) Part III.C.5.a: Identify BMPs selected for the site and describe how each will reduce pollutants in Stormwater.

30) Part III.D.3: Include a copy of the completed NOI form that was submitted to ADEQ.

31) Part IV.D.3: Describe the location(s) and how materials will be stored or staged both on-site and offsite; including overburden, soil stockpiles, and borrow areas.


GENERAL COMMENTS:

Please provide a revised Development Plan Package, Drainage Statement and SWPPP that addresses the comments provided above. Include a comprehensive response letter addressing in detail responses to all of the above comments.

Further comments may be generated upon re-submittal of the Development Plan Package. For any questions or to schedule meetings call me at 837-4929.



Jason Green, CFM
Senior Engineer Associate
Engineering Division
Planning & Development Services Department
04/16/2012 RBROWN1 ADA REVIEW Denied GENERAL
1. On all plans, please identify the surrounding streets with names.
2. For all plans, please verify with the Zoning Department, the development standard requirements for the use of stabilized decomposed granite for pedestrian pathways.
SHEET G1
3. Reference the 2010 ADA Standards for Design as the governing requirements for accessibility.
SHEETS AS1, C1 AND C2
4. Please provide a large scale partial plan of the accessible parking layout and reference all plans to this detail.
a. Please show all accessible requirements i.e.: dimensions, slopes, elevations, "Van Accessible" parking, signage, marked crossing, ramps and accessible routes.
5. Please insure that all accessible route slopes comply with the 2010 ADASAD, Section 403.3.
6. Please provide 1 "Van Accessible" parking space as per the ADASAD, Section 208.2.4.
SHEET C3
7. At detail D, please provide a "van Accessible" sign.
8. At the partial plan for Parking Area Horizontal Control ditto comments 4, 5 and 6.
END OF REVIEW
04/16/2012 RONALD BROWN H/C SITE REVIEW Passed
04/18/2012 ROBERT SHERRY PLUMBING-COMMERCIAL REVIEW Approved
04/20/2012 TERRY STEVENS ZONING REVIEW Denied DSD TRANSMITTAL

FROM: Terry Stevens
Lead Planner

PROJECT: DP12-0019
5444 E. Ft. Lowell Rd.
Development Package

TRANSMITTAL DATE: 04/20/12

COMMENTS: Please resubmit revised drawings along with redlines and a response letter, which states how all Zoning Review Section comments regarding the Land Use Code and Development Standards were addressed.

1. SITE PLAN: It is recommended that Development Standard 2-01 "Development Package" be reviewed prior to resubmittal. All reviews fall under DS Sec.2-01 for Development Package. The standard has changes that must be incorporated into the plan sheets for review and approval.

2. DS 2-01.2.4 A title block shall be provided in the lower right quadrant of each sheet.

3. DS Sec.2-01.2.5: Revise the development plan document to include the correct CDRC approval stamp in the lower right quadrant of each sheet. The link to the stamp can be found here: http://cms3.tucsonaz.gov/pdsd/cdrc-rezoning/cdrd-stamp

4. DS 2-01.2.6 Provide the section corners on the location map on sheet "G-1".

5. DS 2-01.3.2: The corrected title block shall include a brief legal description and the page number and number of pages within the set.

6. DS 2-01.3.3: The relevant Development Plan Package number (DP12-0019) may be added to the lower right hand corner of the plan on all sheets.

7. DS 2-01.3.7 General Notes. The following general notes are required.

A.1 List as a general note: "Existing zoning is HR-1."
A.2 List the gross area of the site by square footage and acreage.
A.4 List the proposed use as follows: Cultural Use "12", subject to: Sec. 3.5.3.2
A.6.b Provide a General Note on the Development Plan Package that references all special overlay zones that are applicable to this site, specifically state that "the project is designed to meet the overlay zone criteria for Sec.2.8.3 Major Streets and Routes (MS&R) Setback Zone and Sec. 2.8.8, Historic Preservation Zone (HPZ)."
A.9.a The floor area of each building.
A.9.b As a general note provide the allowed (60%) and provided lot coverage. Provide the allowed (0.40) and provided Floor Area Ratio (FAR).
8. DS 2-01.3.8.A: Revise the development plan document, specifically Sheet AS1, to provide all site boundary perimeter information, including bearing in degrees, minutes and seconds.

9. DS 2-01.3.8.C: Revise the development plan document to include all information regarding the existing public right-of-way for both roads. Label the width, recordation data, type and dimensioned width of paving, curbs, curb cuts, and sidewalks.

10. DS 2-01.3.9.A This project consists of 5 separate tax parcels. A tax parcel lot combination will be required to be completed and approved. Provide a copy of the combination approval for review.

11. DS 2-01.3.9.F All existing zoning classifications on and adjacent to the project (including across any adjacent right-of-way) shall be indicated on the drawing with zoning boundaries clearly defined.

This project is located within the HR-1 zone and will required approval through the Historic Review process prior to approval of the site plan. Contact Frank Podgorski at 837-4962 for information regarding the process.

12. DS 2-01.3.9.H.5: Revise the development plan document to clearly label and dimension all areas of the proposed vehicular use area per LUC Sec 3.3.6. The site plan needs to clearly label all dimensions for the proposed parking lot in plan view, to include PAALs; parking spaces; vehicular separation (in all areas); handicap parking; overhang; etc.

Clarify how vehicles will be prevented from driving onto unimproved portions of the site. Some places in this package indicate railroad ties, others indicate concrete wheel stops and curbing.

The gate indicated at the north entrance may require a vehicle turn around out side of the gate in order to prevent vehicles from backing out into traffic. Contact Jose Ortiz with TDOT at 837-6730 for clarification. Provide documentation from Jose Ortiz if a turn around is not required.

Revise the development plan document and the vehicular use area to meet the minimum surfacing requirements of LUC Sec.3.3.3.6.9. Allowable surfacing requirements consist of 1 of the following materials:
1. Pervious and impervious asphaltic concrete; or,
2. Pervious and impervious cement concrete; or,
3. A penetration treatment of bituminous material and seal coat of bituminous binder and mineral aggregate; or,
4. Alternative surfacing as determined appropriate by the PDSD City Engineer, provide written approval.

13. DS 2-01.3.9.H.5.a This proposed project is neither a religious nor a membership organization. Therefore the parking calculation provided is incorrect. The Correct parking calculation per LUC Sec. 3.3.4 is a Civic Use Group and is parked at a ratio of 1: 300 sq. ft. of GFA. Revise calculations and use in the parking calculations.

Provide as a note the number of required and provided handicap parking spaces.

Provide a dimensioned detail of a typical parking space for a parking space for the physically disabled.

14. DS 2-01.3.9.H.5.d Per LUC Sec. 3.3.8.2 in the Civic Use Group the minimum number of required bicycle parking spaces is two (2) short term and two (2) long term. Revise bicycle parking calculations.

Per LUC Sec. 3.3.9.3.B.1 The short term bicycle parking is to be located within fifty (50) feet of each public entrance to a building as measured along the most direct pedestrian route. Revise plan.

Provide a detail and location of the required long term bicycle parking spaces and a detail of the type of locker or enclosure per LUC Sec. 3.3.9.4.

15. DS 2-01.3.9.J: Revise the development plan document to label all dimensions for the MS&R Route, Craycroft Rd. Since the project site is adjacent to a Major Street & Route clearly label and dimension the MS&R existing and/or future right-of-way, future sidewalk, curb, etc.

16. DS 2-01.3.9.O Provide dimensioned building setbacks from the future back of curb along Craycroft Rd. and to all property lines. See LUC Sec.3.2.6.4 for applicable setbacks.

It appears that the building closest to Craycroft Rd. may require a variance in order to reduce the required setback of 21' or the height of the wall of the structure (post of porch) from the back of future curb.

17. DS 2-01.3.9.Q On the plan provide dimensions of the footprint of all buildings and the height of each structure.

18. DS 2-01.3.9.R Clearly indicate the width of pedestrian circulation path (sidewalk min. width is 4' per DS 2-08.5.1.A)

Per DS 2-08.5.1.C decomposed granite is not an approved material for a pedestrian circulation path (sidewalk). Revise

If you have any questions about this transmittal, please call Terry Stevens, (520) 837-4961
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05/07/2012 JOE LINVILLE LANDSCAPE REVIEW Denied 1) LUC 2.8.8.6.2. Landscaping. Plantings and other ornamental features shall reflect the historic period of the subject structure. Landscaping may be reviewed in the context of a required HPZ review; landscaping alone
shall not be considered through an HPZ review.

2) Revise the plans to provide screening per LUC Table 3.7.2-I for the proposed parking lot.

3) All new or modified vehicular use areas within the historic district shall be screened as required by Sec. 3.7.0, Landscaping and Screening Regulations, using compatible structural and plant materials. (See Illustration 2.8.8.6.N.)

4) Revise the native plant preservation plans to show the limits of grading. DS 2-15.3.4.A

5) Fencing shall be required during construction for all undisturbed natural desert areas of Protected Native Plants and for individual Protected Native Plants to be
preserved-in-place. The area to be fenced shall be beyond the "drip-line" of the vegetation by one-half (½) the distance of the "drip-line" radius. DS 2-15.6.A
05/09/2012 JOE LINVILLE NPPO REVIEW Denied See Landscape Review comments.
05/11/2012 MARTIN BROWN FIRE REVIEW Denied Gate into parking lot should be 20' wide. Please refer to C.O.T. modifications to the 2006 IFC, section 503.6.2.

Final Status

Task End Date Reviewer's Name Type of Review Description
03/22/2013 CPIERCE1 OUT TO CUSTOMER Completed
03/22/2013 CPIERCE1 REJECT SHELF Completed