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Permit Number: DP13-0169
Parcel: 305972280

Review Status: Completed

Review Details: DEV PKG - REVISION

Permit Number - DP13-0169
Review Name: DEV PKG - REVISION
Review Status: Completed
Review Date Reviewer's Name Type of Review Description Status Comments
04/15/2020 SBEASLE1 START PLANS SUBMITTED Completed
04/27/2020 SBEASLE1 DESIGN PROFESSIONAL REVIEW Reqs Change Date: April 16, 2020

From: Rick Gonzalez, Architect, City of Tucson On-Call Design Professional

Re: Design Professional review comments for Rincon Knolls Revision 4.

After review, based upon Unified development Code (UDC) Section 8.7.3M, of the required plans and documents submitted to PDSD, I recommend resubmittal of this project as indicated in the Italicized responses below:

Code reference
Response
M. Design Criteria

1. Architectural Variation

c.Requirements
(1) The same architectural elevation shall with 40 elevation offerings, this will not not be repeated more often than every 4th lotbe an issue
Response accepted (2) Architectural variation may be varying roof lines silhouettes; front accomplished by incorporating a minimum elevations featuring stuccoed popouts & of two of the following design features into architectural details; each plan featuring the affected elevations: different building at least 1 elevation that includes stone orientations, building elevation, garage veneer; 4-sided architectural elevations, placement, roof type, ornamentation, orincluding enhanced side and rear architectural style. The applicant shall work elevations; concrete tile roofs, in both with the City's Design Professional toMission “S” and flat tile; Exterior colors ensure that adequate variation is achieved.and architectural elevations which harmonize with southwest styles and colors. exterior color palette will include five (5) color schemes, which will continue to diversify the community street scape. Response Accepted (3) GaragePlacement. For FLD projects Revision 3 plans 3506 and 3507 are with over 20 or more single-family detached not garage dominant residential units, no more than 50% of Response accepted detached residential units throughout the FLD shall be designed with garages that protrude from or are flush with the front wall of the living area or front porch of the house.

d. Architectural Variation Plan Required
(1) An Architectural Variation Plan (AVP) demonstrating compliance with the requirements of this section shall be prepared in accordance with the Section 2-06.5.3.E, Architectural Variation Plan, of the Administrative Manual. 1. Identify on the tentative plat or site plan Not provided the lots and/or units that must provide provide a site plan showing the location architectural variation; and, of the 2 added model plans 2. Provide a written statement and AVP Revsion #1 provided drawings (such as elevations and building
Response Accepted footprints) demonstrating how the proposed architectural variation techniques comply with Section 8.7.3.M.1 of the UDC. 3. Alternative Compliance requests require the following in addition to the Architectural Variation Plan: a. Rationale for Alternative Compliance with the requirements of Section 8.7.3.M.1; b. Explanation of how the proposed is a best practice; and, c. Photographs and/or graphical illustrations to support the rationale and best practice. (2)The AVP shall be included with the subdivision plat, site plan, or building permit submittal.

(3) An AVP is reviewed and considered for approval as part of the subdivision plat, site plan, or building permit review procedure, whichever is applicable, with the Design Professional included as the reviewer of the AVP. The Design Professional will review AVPs for compliance with this Section and forward his or her findings and recommendation in writing to the PDSD Director for consideration of approval.

(4) The PDSD Director's decision may be appealed in accordance with Section 3.9.1, Design Review Board Appeal Procedure.

(5) Conditions of the approved AVP shall be included as notes on the approved plat or site plan, whichever applies, and the building plan.

(6) An AVP shall be approved prior to issuance of a building permit.

2. Transition Edge Treatment and Mitigation for Adjacent Properties

a.Transition Edge Treatment

Where a single-family attached or multi-family Not Provided FLD project is adjacent to existing single-family provide a buffer plan showing residential development the FLD shall provide proposed locations of the added buffering in order to preserve the privacy of the models relative to existing existing residential development. Examples of residential development buffering include, but are not limited to, landscaping, a fence, or a wall. The proposed buffering shall be included as conditions on the approved subdivision plat or site plan.

b. Privacy Mitigation

(1) Applicability

Privacy mitigation as required by this section please provide a site plan showing is required when multistory residences are the location of the added models proposed adjacent to existing single story to determine if a PMP is residences and the existing residences are required zoned R-2 or more restrictive.

(2) Prohibited Improvements

Balconies, windows (except for clerestory and translucent windows), or any other feature on an upper floor that overlook the rear and side yards of an adjacent residence are prohibited.

(3) Privacy Mitigation Plan

A Privacy Mitigation Plan (PMP) is required demonstrating compliance with this section.

(a) PMPs shall be prepared in accordance with Section 2-06.5.3.F, Privacy Mitigation Plan, of the Administrative Manual.

(b) PMPs shall demonstrate that adequate measures, such as screening, setbacks, building mass, solar access, air circulation, and light access are incorporated into the design of the project to preserve the existing resident's privacy.

(c) PMPs shall be included with submittal of the tentative plat or site plan, whichever is applicable.

(d) A PMP is reviewed and considered for approval as part of the subdivision plat, site plan, or building permit review procedure, whichever is applicable, with the Design Professional included as the reviewer of the AVP. The Design Professional will review the PMP for compliance with this section and forward his or her findings in writing to the PDSD Director for consideration of approval.

(e) The PDSD Director's decision may be appealed in accordance with Section 3.9.1, Design Review Board Appeal Procedure.

(f) Conditions of the approved PMP, including a description of the required mitigation and for which units the mitigation applies, shall be included as notes on the plat or site plan, whichever applies, and the building plan.

(g) A PMP shall be approved prior to issuance of a building permit.

3. Solar Access and Passive Solar

a. Solar Access Dwelling units should be configured to allow please provide a plan to show solar access to adjacent structures in solar access of the 2 added models accordance with Section 7.3, Solar Considerations.

b. Passive Solar
FLD projects should incorporate passive solar design when practicable.

4. Alternative Compliance.

Alternative Compliance requests may be considered for projects requiring compliance with Section 8.7.3.M.1. These requests shall be made per Administrative Manual Section 2-06.5.3.E, Architectural Variation Plan.

a. Design Professional Review Required

The Design Professional shall review the request for compliance with the criteria listed below:

(1) meets the purpose of the FLD (Sec.8.7.3.M.1);

(2) does not create a safety hazard on an adjacent property;

(3) does not create a drainage problem provide a drainage plan relative on an adjacent property; placement of the proposed models

(4) reduces garage dominance in the overall AVP Revsion #1 provided subdivision design proposal; and,response accepted

(5) is found to be a best practice.

b. The Design Professional shall submit findings and recommendations to the PDSD Director in writing.

c. Best Practices

For purposes of this section a best practice refers to:

(1) design criteria used by a comparable jurisdiction;

(2) a study or design standard used by the City;

(3) a report, book, or study prepared by an expert with residential architecture or subdivision design expertise;

(4) endorsed methods by a professional organization such as the American Institute of Architects (AIA); or,

(5) a comparable study or design concept recommended by the City's Design Professional.

d. PDSD Director Approval

The PDSD Director may approve Alternative Compliance proposals upon making a finding in accordance with Section 8.7.3.M.1.

With Regards,
Rick Gonzalez , COT DP
04/27/2020 SBEASLE1 ZONING-DECISION LETTER REVIEW Reqs Change REVISION #4 RETURNED FOR CORRECTIONS NOTICE
Your Next Steps: Resubmittal with a Comment Response Letter

DESCRIPTION: TENTATIVE PLAT - Vistas at Rincon Knolls, LOTS 1-349 and C.A. "A"-"E"

PERMIT: DP13-0169

Revision Fees: $99.00
Payment options to be determined as online payments are not available for this permit due to its age (over two years old).

SEE REVIEWER'S COMMENTS and your submitted documents on PRO: www.tucsonaz.gov/pro
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YOUR NEXT STEPS: Submit the following items to the Filedrop - https://www.tucsonaz.gov/file-upload-pdsd
1) Comment Response Letter (your response to the reviewer's Requires Change comments)
2) Plan Set pages for this revision
3) Any other documents requested by review staff

- Name your #4 Revision, 2nd submittal documents appropriately, for example:
REV-4_2_Narrative

NOTE: The City of Tucson's Permit Counter at 201 N. Stone Avenue (the physical office) is closed to the public until further notice. In the meantime, our staff is working remotely from home. All communications are by telephone or email.

CONTACT US INFO: To speak with a staff member on the telephone, please sign into the Virtual Zoning Counter:
https://www.tucsonaz.gov/pdsd/virtual-service-counter
The queue is open from 8:00 am -12:00 noon, Monday-Friday.
It’s better to sign in closer to 8 than 12 noon.
This is similar to the City’s in-person counter but instead over the phone.

Thank you.
Sharon Beasley, Permit Specialist

City of Tucson
Planning and Development Services
email: COTDSDPermits@TucsonAz.gov

Final Status

Task End Date Reviewer's Name Type of Review Description
04/27/2020 SBEASLE1 OUT TO CUSTOMER Completed