Microfiche records prior to 2006 have not been completely digitized and may not be available yet on PRO. If you cannot find what you are looking for please submit a records request.

Permit Review Detail

Permit Number: T05CM03285
Parcel: 12111022A

Review Status: Completed

Review Details: SITE

Permit Number - T05CM03285
Review Name: SITE
Review Status: Completed
Review Date Reviewer's Name Type of Review Description Status Comments
07/05/2005 JIM EGAN FIRE REVIEW Approved
07/16/2005 HEATHER THRALL ZONING REVIEW Denied DSD TRANSMITTAL

FROM: Heather Thrall Senior Planner FOR: David Rivera Principal Planner


PROJECT: T05CM03285
4927 E. Speedway Blvd.
Verizon Cellular Phone Utility Station Expansion
Site plan
1st Review
Transmittal date: August 1, 2005



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. This plan was reviewed in accordance with code requirements of the Land Use Code (LUC), Development Standard (DS), American National Standard Institute (ANSI) and International Building Code 2003 (IBC). Site plan specifications were reviewed under DS 2-02.

Per 3.4.3.7.B of the LUC, if an expansion of land area, floor area or vehicular use area is proposed greater than 25%, the entire site must meet current code requirements. This plan was reviewed under such circumstances, in accordance with plan preparation requirements of DS 2-02.2.0.

2. Per DS 2-02.2.1.A., please revise the site plan scale to an engineering scale no greater than 1' = 60'.

3. Per DS 2-02.2.1.2, amend the legal description to "Excluding the South 20 feet of"…lot 3, block 2, etc.

4. Per DS 2-02.4, a location map must be provided. Standards for the location map are listed under DS 2-05.2.1.D. Please revise the map accordingly (i.e. appropriate scale, township range and sections, etc).

5. Per DS 2-02.2.1.6, all existing and proposed building dimensions, heights and uses must be shown on the plan. The existing prefabricated unit should have these details added to it. In addition to the project notes provided, please label the height and specific use(s) of the existing and proposed structures on the plan.

Please clarify if the features noted near - and as 006 - are above or below ground and tank capacity. If above ground, provide height and dimensions. Note, depending upon the response provided, further review comments may be forthcoming.

6. Per DS 2-02.2.1.7, distances between buildings (prefabricated to proposed and existing) are needed.

7. Per DS 2-02.2.1.8, and 3.3.4 of the LUC, 1 parking space per 500 square feet of gross floor (building) area is required for this development. The square footage listed at 8321 - added with the prefabricated building area estimated at 360 square feet - for an approximate total of 8681 square feet of building area - requires a minimum of 17 parking spaces. The submitted site plan shows only 10 parking spaces for this development. Please revise the site plan accordingly. The alternative is to obtain a Board of Adjustment parking variance to delete 7 parking spaces. Please see comment 29 for referral information to the variance process.

8. Per DS 2-02.2.1.8, DS 3-05.2.3.2 and LUC 3.3.7.2, the minimum size of a parking space is 8.5 feet wide and 18 feet in length. When wheel stops or wheel barriers are provided in a parking space, they must be placed within 2.5 feet of the front of the parking space, to ensure the parking space is a minimum length of 15.5 feet from the front of the wheel stop. The submitted site plan shows parking spaces at a length of 15 feet from the front of the wheel/curb barrier, which is 6 inches insufficient. Please revise the site plan to meet the standards outlined above, providing a typical parking space detail on the plan.

Staff noted a fence is listed as existing along the south parking lot area. This fencing must be installed to ensure the parking space areas are not compromised, by maintaining a 3 foot distance between the back of the curb (south face of the curb) and the fencing. Please label the plan accordingly.

9. Per DS 2-02.2.1.8 and DS 3-05.2.1.3, when a vertical obstruction over 6 inches abuts a parking space, the parking space must be designed to 10 feet in width, rather than the standard 8.5 feet. This will allow ingress/egress from the vehicle. The submitted plan shows a fence installed in the south parking lot area, abutting parking space #1. Please revise the plan to show the parking space 10 feet wide, or provide a distance of 1.5 feet minimum from the fence to the parking space on the plan.

10. Per DS 2-02.2.1.8 and 3-05.2.2.D, a back up spur must be provided at the end of a row of parking where no ingress/egress is provided. Please dimension the back up spur area at the west end of the site to meet the standard quoted - in particular, the back up spur must be 3 feet deep with a 3 foot radii and wheel barrier provided. NOTE: The back up spur must be 3 feet away from any vertical obstruction over 6" in height. The site plan shows a wall adjacent to the back up area. Please ensure the plan is modified to accommodate this code requirement.

11. Per DS 2-02.2.1.8 and DS 3-05.2.1.3, when a vertical obstruction over 6 inches abuts a parking space, the parking space must be designed to 10 feet in width, rather than the standard 8.5 feet. This will allow ingress/egress from the vehicle. The submitted plan shows a dumpster enclosure installed in the south parking lot area, abutting space 10. This vertical obstruction shall require the parking space to be revised to a minimum of 10 feet in width, or 1.5 feet distance must be provided from the parking space to the dumpster enclosure wall. Please revise the plan accordingly, with dimensions.

12. Per DS 2-02.2.1.10, please provide all existing and future sight triangles - clearly labeled, on the plan. It appears the SVT at the east side of the site is not provided. Please address this discrepancy.

13. Per DS 2-02.2.1.11 and 3-05.2.1.C.1, the minimum width of a two-way PAAL is 24 feet. At several areas on the site, the PAAL width appears to be compromised by the dumpster enclosure. Please demonstrate adequate PAAL width, as required, is provided. In addition, demonstrate the PAAL width is not compromised by angular approach shown along the dumpster enclosure leading to the north side of the site.

14. Per DS 2-02.2.1.11 and DS 3-05.2.2.B.2, a 2 foot setback is required between a PAAL and a wall or similar obstruction. Please dimension the PAAL width between the curb along the sidewalk at the east lot line and the dumpster enclosure. At this area, the PAAL width appears to be narrowed. Please demonstrate the PAAL width is correct at the east side of the lot, and the correct 2' setback is provided from the wall to the PAAL.

15. Per DS 2-02.2.1.12, please clearly demonstrate vehicular ingress/egress to the loading zone at the north side of the site, with maneuvering and dimensions clarified. Please see Engineering comments for further information on these issues.

16. Per DS 2-01.2.1.12, 2-08 and 3-05.2.2.B., pedestrian access is required throughout the development. The pedestrian route must be a minimum of 5 feet in width along the PAAL areas. Please revise the plan to show pedestrian access continued throughout the site, to each building, and meeting the minimum of 5' width along PAAL areas.

17. Per DS 2-01.2.1.12, handicapped circulation must be clearly identified throughout the site. A handicapped ramp detail should be provided per ANSI standards. Per ANSI Chapters 4 and 5, the maximum ramp slope is 1:12, which should be clearly marked on the plan details. Access ramps at crosswalks connecting to sidewalks must be provided. In addition, Truncated Domes (early warning systems) must be added to all access ramps where transitioning from the pedestrian area to the vehicular use area or at HC access aisles transitioning to the sidewalk area.

18. If applicable, please provide specifications for any free-standing lighting and signage.

19. Per DS 2-02.2.1.14, LUC 3.4.5 and LUC 3.4.5.I.Table 1, one loading space is required for this development. The loading space size requirement is 12 feet by 55 feet. The loading space shown on the plan is not dimensioned, however, the dimensions scaled indicate the loading area is approximately 14 feet by 35 feet. Please revise the site plan accordingly, revising the notes to include the correct loading zone code section referenced above.

20. Per DS 2-02.2.1.20, easements must have recording docket and page references presented on the plan. Please provide this information for both utility easements shown at the north end of the site.

21. Per DS 2-02.2.1.21, as this location appears to be affected by a future street widening of Speedway
Boulevard, please indicate the future curb location.

22. Per DS 2-02.2.1.28, provide the zoning classifications for the adjacent parcels.

23. Per DS 2-02.2.2.A.1, clarify the gross and net lot area in square footage on the plan notes.

24. Per DS 2-02.2.2.A.3, revise the floor area ratio calculations to include the prefabricated building. Revise the FAR calcs to read the maximum FAR permitted is .75.

25. Correct the maximum permitted building height to read 40 feet. Revise the building area notes on the plan to include the prefabricated building square footage. Add the "Development Designator is 30", with a "Utilities Distribution System" use, "Subject to 3.5.11.1.A, E and I of the Land Use Code" (list these code references please). In addition, list the required building setbacks: R-2 zoning to the north requires a setback equal to 1.5 times the height of the exterior building wall, C-2 zoning to the east and west requires a 0 setback.

26. Please clarify the total percentage of building, lot area and vehicle use area expansion on the site plan. Note, two tax codes are provided on the plan for this project. Per Pima County Assessor's records, The correct tax code is 122-11-022A, which should be listed on the plan.


27. Note, the prior Board of Adjustment case for this site indicated a 65 foot tall antennae was permitted to be located on the site under C10-89-55. Clarify if the antennae remains, and if so, provide location, dimensions and height on the plan. If any changes should be proposed for the cell tower, a Special Exception process may be applicable. Please contact Glenn Moyer at (520)791-4541 for further information on the Special Exception process, if applicable. In addition, please provide the last city approved site plan for this property.

28. Please provide the setback for the "existing 7' tall metal fence", as measured from future curb, on the plan. Per 3.2.5.2.I, the 7' tall fence may be erected as proposed on the site if it meets setbacks - as it is over the maximum height of 6 feet (LUC 3.2.5.2.H applies for fence height). If the fence does not meet setbacks, a Design Development Option is required to be obtained to permit the greater fence height. See comment 29 for further information.

29. These review comments are not official review comments to the Design Development Option (DDO) or Board of Adjustment variance (BA) process. When the plans have been revised to meet the code sections delineated in these comments not pertaining to DDO or BA applications, staff will be able to provide written referral comments to either of these processes.

30. Depending upon the information provided in response to this review, further zoning review comments may be forthcoming. Should you have any questions on this review, please contact me via email at Heather.Thrall@tucsonaz.gov or at 520-791-4541x1156.
07/21/2005 PATRICIA GILBERT ENGINEERING REVIEW Denied DATE: July 21, 2005
ACTIVITY NUMBER: T05CM03285
PROJECT NAME: Verizon Wireless
PROJECT ADDRESS: 4927 East Speedway Blvd.
PROJECT REVIEWER: Patricia Gilbert, Engineering Associate

The following items must be revised or added to the site plan. Please include a response letter with the next submittal that states how all comments have been addressed.

RESUBMITTAL REQUIRED: SITE PLAN


1. Keynote number 018 denotes a sight visibility triangle. This triangle is not drawn correctly. Review 3-01, revise and label the correct length dimension for the SVT.

2. In addition to the above comment show the future SVT and label accordingly.

3. Change the scale to an Engineering Scale.

4. All lettering and dimensions will be the equivalent of twelve point or greater in size. The purpose of this requirement is to assure that the lettering is legible when reproduced or microfilmed for record keeping purposes. The current font measures to 10 point, it must be at least 12 point or greater in size. Revise all lettering to be at least 12 point.

5. Sidewalks must be flood free for up to the 10-yr. event. Add a note on the plan, "All roof down spouts on all structures must be routed under any adjacent sidewalk." DS 2-08.4.1.E

6. Include on the site plan estimated cut and fill quantities. If cut and fill quantities equal zero, please note on the plan. DS 2-02.2.1.A.17.

7. Handicap curb access ramps are required to be constructed with truncated domes, per recent a Federal ADA requirement. Show a detail or add a general note to the site plan indicating all public and private handicap curb access ramps will have truncated domes.

8. It is acknowledged that the trash enclosure provided is existing, however because this is a full code compliance review the trash enclosure must meet current code. The collection vehicle can not back up safely without imposing a hazard to the ingress/egress of the site. The collection vehicle can not safely maneuver around the parking area. Be aware refuse vehicles require 36' inside radius and 50' outside radius. Demonstrate maneuverability for the collection vehicle. Revise plan accordingly to meet the requirements of DS 6-01.

9. Show drainage patterns throughout the site and on the roof. DS 2-02.1.A.16

10. Is any asphalt being replaced? It appears that the asphalt is to remain. If there is any new asphalt/pavement going in provide existing grades and finish grades. DS 2-02.2.1.A.16.

11. Indicate if Speedway Blvd. is a Public or Private street. Show the recording information (Book and Page).

12. Speedway Blvd is a Major Street & Route (MS&R) Street and should be shown as such on the site plan. Revise the site plan to show that Speedway is an MS&R Street. DS 2-02.2.1.A.19.

13. Give the benchmark based on City of Tucson Datum including the City Field Book and Page number. DS 2-02.1.A.23

14. The curb radius for a driveway/PAAL to an arterial street is 25'. Revise the site plan to show a 25' curb radii. TAMG 5.5.
07/27/2005 ANDREW CONNOR NPPO REVIEW Denied Submit NPPO plan or application for exception per DS 2-15.0.
07/27/2005 ANDREW CONNOR LANDSCAPE REVIEW Denied 1. Street landscape borders shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet wide as measured from the street property line. On streets designated as Major Streets and Routes (MS&R), the street landscape border is measured from the MS&R right-of-way line as determined by Sec. 2.8.3.4.

2. An approved site plan is required indicating how the project will comply with LUC requirements when the MS&R right-of-way can no longer be used as part of the site. Such plan is to be an exhibit to an executed covenant for recordation stating the responsibility of the property owner, successor, or assignee as to the removal of improvements and compliance with the LUC at no cost to the City per LUC 2.8.3.5.F

3. Fifty (50) percent or more of the area of the street landscape border must be covered with shrubs or vegetative ground cover. The required ground coverage must be achieved within two (2) years from the date of planting. (20) Percent of the required landscaping is to be five- (5) gallon container size or larger.

4. Indicate square footage of all landscaped areas and calculation of the percentage of vegetative coverage on the landscape plan per DS 2-07.2.2.2.g.

· The planting plan and layout calculations will include the following information:

· The location of individual plants one (1) gallon or larger in size

· Sizes of plants indicated in boxes, gallon cans

· Ultimate size of plants indicated by the spread of canopy, circumference of shrubs, or spread of ground cover.

5. A 10' interior landscape border is required along site boundaries of the adjacent residential property per LUC Table 3.7.2-I

6. One canopy tree must be provided for every thirty-three (33) linear feet of the interior landscape border

7. Within a vehicular use area, one (1) canopy tree is required for each 10 motor vehicle parking spaces and every parking space shall be located within forty (40) feet of the trunk of a canopy tree (as measured from the center of the tree trunk) per LUC 3.7.2.3.A.1.a

8. A 30" continuous screen is required to screen vehicle use area from Speedway Blvd per LUC Table 3.7.2-I

9. A 5' wall is required to screen residential properties to north per LUC Table 3.7.2-I

10. A 6' wall is required to screen residential properties from loading zone per LUC Table 3.7.2-I

11. All disturbed areas including adjacent right of ways shall be treated with ground cover such as decomposed granite to help reduce dust pollution per LUC 3.7.2.7.

12. Submit NPPO plan or application for exception per DS 2-15.0.

13. Additional comments may apply.
08/02/2005 HEATHER THRALL ZONING HC SITE REVIEW Denied Please see zoning review comments for further information.

Final Status

Task End Date Reviewer's Name Type of Review Description
08/05/2005 SUE REEVES OUT TO CUSTOMER Completed
08/05/2005 SUE REEVES REJECT SHELF Completed