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Permit Review Detail
Review Status: Completed
Review Details: DEV PKG - RESUBMITTAL
Permit Number - DP21-0364
Review Name: DEV PKG - RESUBMITTAL
Review Status: Completed
| Review Date | Reviewer's Name | Type of Review | Description | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/15/2022 | SBEASLE1 | START | PLANS SUBMITTED | Completed | |
| 09/20/2022 | MGAYOSS1 | DESIGN PROFESSIONAL | REVIEW | Approved | DATE: September 20, 2022 FROM: Rick Gonzalez, Architect (#26992) COT On-Call Design Professional RE: MGD Development Package Review, MGD-22-02 (T22SA00300), 922 E University Blvd. DP21-0364 I have completed a Review of the Development Package for 922 E University Blvd resubmitted in September 2022 for the purpose of determining its conformance with the Design Requirements of the MGD Ordinance 11394. I have checked the submittal against Section C-19. Lighting C-19.a. Lighting strategies shall minimize glare and light trespass, conserve intended energy, and promote safety and security.-- Complies C-19.b. All area lights, including streetlights and parking area lights shall be full cut-off fixtures. -- Complies C-19.c. Sources of lighting shall be recessed and shielded so that the bulb is concealed from public right-of-way view.-- Complies Building Materials and Colors C-19.d. Building materials should be chosen for their tactile effects and used in a contrasting manner: e.g., rough surfaces against smooth, vertical patterns against horizontal, etc. -- Complies C-19.e. Building materials should be local chosen for integral colors and their visual and physical permanence in the Sonoran Desert. -- Not compliant with Sonoran Desert as presented, however, your suggestion to blend white and tan colors will satisfy the the requirement. C-19.f. Building materials should be selected with the idea of localizing the architectural effect and ambiance in a method coherent with the neighborhood. -- Complies. C-19.g. Facades facing public streets or open spaces shall be constructed of high quality materials including the following: •Masonry, such as brick, stone, architectural pre-cast concrete, cast stone, prefabricated brick panels, and concrete masonry units. •Architectural metals, such as metal panel systems, metal sheets with expressed seams, metal-framing systems, or cut, stamped or cast, ornamental metal panels. •Glass and/or glass block. •Modular panels, such as cement board systems, EIFS, and stucco, provided that EIFS and stucco shall be limited to less than 25% of the total building façade at the base of the buildings facing public streets. -- Complies. C-19.h. Building materials used at the lower floors adjacent to the street frontage should respond to the character of the pedestrian environment through such qualities as scale, texture, color and detail. -- Complies. C-19.i. Combinations of materials should Complies reinforce architectural scaling requirements. -- Complies. C-19.j. The use of color should be compatible with the historic traditions of the University of Arizona, City of Tucson, and adjacent historic neighborhoods.Accent colors should be used consistently neighborhood throughout the building: in signage, architectural features, lighting, window frames, doors and accent walls. -- Your suggestion to blend white and tan colors will satisfy the requirementand will be accepted as a 'best practice' approach. C-19.k. Colors and materials that reflect glare should not be used in large quantities. -- Complies -- with respect to the comment letter response. Architectural Elements and Features C-19.l. Architectural elements such as balconies, outdoor stairs, ornaments and surface details, such as screening, cladding and fenestration, shall be used to enhance the architectural style of the building. For group dwellings, balconies shall not be allowed. -- Complies. C-19.m. Architectural elements should take into consideration appropriateness of use, scale, proportion, color and texture. -- Complies, as noted above response to C-19.k. C-19.n. Architectural details shall be carefully integrated in the concept design of the building. -- Complies. C-19.o. There shall be a clear visual distinction between the ground floor and upper floors. -- Complies. C-19.p. Arcades, when used, shall be placed predominantly along southern and western facing facades , unless incorporated into buildings along Park Avenue. Arcades may be made from wood, brick, canvas, metal, stone or concrete. -- Not Used. C-19.q. A single plane of street-facing facade may not exceed 20 feet without architectural detail.-- N/A to this application. C-19.r. Areas for outdoor vending and small group gathering are encouraged. The areas should be delineated with hardscape materials, grade change or vegetation. -- Complies. Building Articulation C-19.s. No more than three consecutive street-facing façade areas should use the same color paint or method of articulation. -- Complies. C-19.t. Articulate building facades at entrances and between retail spaces to create areas of exterior patio and engagement.-- Complies. C-19.u. Any building over 85’ long must be articulated in order to appear as a series of buildings no longer than 85’ each along the front property line. -- N/A. C-19.v. At building corners, additional building articulation should be used to emphasize the corner and promote pedestrian gathering (e.g., roof or facade structure that is higher at the corner). -- N/A. C-19.w. At least one corner along the street frontage shall incorporate a plaza and/or open space for pedestrian activity, including (but not limited to) the corner of Speedway Boulevard and Euclid Avenue -- N/A. C-19.x. Public art located at the corner is encouraged. Art must be designed and manufactured locally (e.g. sculpture art). -- N/A. Doors C-19.y. Doors at primary pedestrian entrances must be shaded or protected from the weather. -- Complies. C-19.z. Doors must be clearly identifiable. -- Complies. C-19.aa. Doors must be safe, secure, and universally accessible. -- Complies. C-19.ab. Storefronts shall provide canopies or awnings for shade and color and material variation. Canopies may be used as a design element and may incorporate signage. -- Complies. C-19.ac. Storefronts shall be integrated with the sidewalk design and treatment.-- Complies. C-19.ad. Each building shall have a clearly identifiable “front door” area facing each major street fronting the façade. -- Complies. C-19.ae. Residential Units that have individual access from the street level shall have a residentially-scaled, street-oriented entry for each unit. The entry shall be demarcated by an awning, stoop, or recess. -- N/A. Windows and Glazing C-19.af. Glazing shall be low-e and shall allow a visual connection through either side of the window. -- Complies -- with respect to the comment letter response. C-19.ag. Window size, proportion and pattern should relate to unit types and room layouts, and should be used to reinforce organized patterns of scale and variety within the building façade. -- Complies. C-19.ah. Mixed-use developments shall utilize a variety of ratios of clear to opaque surfaces (i.e., glass to wall) to reflect the different uses within the building. In general, residential uses should have less glass-to-wall and commercial uses greater glass-to-wall. -- N/A. Building Facades C-19.ai. The street-facing building façade at the base shall include at least two of the following elements: 1. Trellis or vertical garden element with minimum 50% live vegetation cover. 2. Artwork (e.g. public mural, or custom-designed panel) by a local, Pima County artist. 3. Small retail space (minimum 50 square foot GFA newspaper stand, coffee cart, kiosk, etc.; not vending machines or outdoor merchandise display). 4. Outdoor dining or gathering patio, delineated by a low wall, low fence, planters, slight change in elevation, or other buffer devices. 5. Distinctive architectural lighting element. 6. Shade structure. 7. Changes to building plane such as indentations, textures, or accent materials. 8. Windows that provide a minimum of 75% of visible light to be visible on each side of the window. 9. Window displays or visible activity on the ground floor. -- Complies. Streetscape C-19.aj. The streetscape along Speedway Boulevard and Euclid Avenue shall be designed to promote continuity of streetscape design along each of those streets. -- N/A. General Comments: 1. I Recommend Approval as noted in the above review and the documents indicated below. This review is based on a Development Package Review of the proposed project as shown in the Revised September, 2022 development package: approved Design Package and Decision Notice, I recommend to the Planning Director, approval of this revised Development Package. Sincerely, Rick Gonzalez, Architect (RGA) |
| 09/28/2022 | PAUL CAMARENA | ZONING | REVIEW | Reqs Change | PDSD TRANSMITTAL FROM: PDSD Zoning Review PROJECT: University Restaurant – 922 E University Blvd. Development Package (4th Review) DP21-0364 TRANSMITTAL DATE: September 27, 2022 DUE DATE: October 6, 2022 COMMENTS: Please resubmit revised drawings and any redlined plans along with a detailed response letter, which states how all Zoning Review Section comments were addressed. This plan has been reviewed for compliance with the Unified Development Code (UDC) Administrative Manual (AM) Section 2-06. Also, compliance with applicable development criteria for the proposed use as listed in the City of Tucson Uniform Development Code (UDC) and the UDC Technical Standards Manual (TSM). Section 3.3.3.G.5.c UDC, an applicant has one year from the date of application to obtain approval of a site plan that complies with zoning and other development requirements in effect at the time of application, unless an ordinance adopted by Mayor and Council during this period states otherwise. A site plan application that has been in review for a period of one year and has not yet been approved is considered denied. To continue the review of a site plan for the property, a new site plan must be submitted that complies with regulations in effect at the time of re-submittal. The new submittal initiates a new one-year review period. One-year Expiration date is January 02, 2023. 2-06.4.9 - Information on Proposed Development The following information on the proposed project shall be shown on the drawing or added as notes. 2. This comment was not addressed. Provide a break down of all uses on site along with the square footage and demonstrate that the of a Shopping Center are maintained. Each use, “If you are going to use the shopping center parking calculation demonstrate that the site meets the definition of a shopping center. If you are going to use the Main Gate Overlay demonstrate that the site meets the requirements of the Main Gate parking requirements. You shall use one or the other but you cannot combine the two different calculation. COMMENT: 2-06.4.9.H.5.a – As this project is a proposed change of use from General Merchandise Sales, excluding Large Retail Establishment to Food Service: Excluding Soup Kitchens, provide a break down of all uses on the entire site along with the square footage and demonstrate that the of a Shopping Center are maintained, see UDC Article 11.3.9.C.3 Definition of Shopping Center.” These comment are still applicable Provide a long term bicycle parking calculation and provide a detail for the long term bicycle parking. UDC 7.4.9.B.2.f : Each required short-term bicycle parking space must be at least two feet by six feet; g. A bicycle rack must be a minimum of two and one half feet from a wall or other obstruction; 7.4.9.C.2.a Within 50 feet of each to a as measured along the most direct pedestrian access route “4. The provided short-term bicycle parking detail does not addressed UDC 7.4.9.B.2.f, .g, 7.4.9.C.2.a, and there was no long-term detail provided. COMMENT: 2-06.4.9.H.5.d – If Short- & Long-term bicycle parking is required clearly show the location on the plan and provide a detail that demonstrates how the requirements of UDC Article 7.4.9 are met.” Remove keynote 19. Provide information on variance letter and show the parking on the east side parking index #3 If you have any questions about this transmittal, Contact Paul Camarena at (520)837-4986 or by email Paul.Camarena@tucsonaz.gov RESUBMITTAL OF THE FOLLOWING IS REQUIRED: Revised development package |
| 10/03/2022 | SBEASLE1 | ZONING-DECISION LETTER | REVIEW | Reqs Change | email from: COTDSDPermits To: Cyrus Moore 10/03/2022 REVIEW NOTICE Returned for Corrections: DP21-0364 Site - 922. Tenant improvement from retail to restaurant/bar use. Main Gate District. 922 E UNIVERSITY BL Fee Balance: $0 (zero) Thank you for the payment. YOUR NEXT STEPS 1. SEE REVIEW COMMENTS and documents on PRO: www.tucsonaz.gov/pro - Home page, Activity Search, enter the Activity/Permit Number - Permits - click on the blue tab - Reviews section - click on REVIEW DETAILS - Documents section - click on VIEW 2. Title your FIFTH submittal documents accordingly, example: 5_Comment Response Letter 3. UPLOAD documents to Filedrop: - Comment Response Letter (your response to REQUIRES CHANGE comments) - Plan Set (all pages, full set, even if no changes were made) - Documents requested by review staff FILEDROP https://docs.tucsonaz.gov/Forms/tucsonpermitapp - "Existing Application" - "Permit Number" field: enter the number (and any notes for our staff) Sharon Beasley, Certified Permit Specialist City of Tucson, Planning & Development Services Dept. Email: COTDSDpermits@TucsonAz.gov |