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Permit Number: T06OT02660
Parcel: 115150290

Address:
2115 N ORACLE RD

Review Status: Completed

Review Details: SITE

Permit Number - T06OT02660
Review Name: SITE
Review Status: Completed
Review Date Reviewer's Name Type of Review Description Status Comments
10/16/2006 MARTIN BROWN FIRE REVIEW Approved
10/18/2006 STEVE SHIELDS ZONING REVIEW Denied DSD TRANSMITTAL

FROM: Steve Shields
Lead Planner

PROJECT: El Sol Apartments - 2115 N. Oracle Rd.
T06OT02660
Site Plan (1st Review)

TRANSMITTAL DATE: October 19, 2006

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 site plan was reviewed for full code compliance with the City of Tucson Development Standards (D.S.) and Land Use Code (LUC)

2. Based on the definition of a Group Dwelling LUC Sec 6.3.8.3 "Group Dwelling is the residential occupancy of a permanent structure or structures by one (1) or more individuals where the individual or group of individuals has the exclusive right of occupancy of a bedroom. Typical uses include fraternities; sororities; convents; dormitories; rooming and boarding; boarding houses, not primarily for travelers; and apartments where individual bedrooms are separately leased. This said it does not appear that the Group Dwelling defines what is proposed for this project. Provide a letter defining what type of Group Dwelling this project will be used for. This project was review as an apartment complex and additional comments may be forth coming when the final use is defined.

3. Per the attached Assessors record map this site contains two (2) separate parcels (lots 29 &32). Provide a Pima County Tax Parcel Combo and a recorded covenant regarding development and use of real property. These parcels area owned by the same owner. Copies of the lot combo covenant & tax combo attached.

4. All lettering and dimension shall be the equivalent of twelve (0.12") point or greater in size.

5. Provide lot dimensions and bearings for the east & west property lines to reflect the combination of both lots. D.S. 2-02.2.1.A.5

6. Provide all required zoning setbacks and distances between buildings dimensioned. D.S. 2-02.2.1.A.7

7. The proposed bicycle parking detail, plan view and elevation does not meet the minimum requirements of D.S. 2-09 Supplement 9. The required number of bicycle parking based on the number of parking spaces provided is two (2). The class 2 bicycle parking space located behind the trash enclosure is not required and does not meet the location requirements D.S. 2-09.0. Either remove this bicycle parking or provide signage and an access route to the bicycle parking, which is not part of the pedestrian way. D.S. 2-09.3.2. 2-02.2.1.A.9

8. Provide the future and existing sight visibility triangles (SVT). If the existing and the future SVT are the same then label it as such.

9. Clearly identify which sidewalks are existing and which are new along with the width of the sidewalks. 2-02.2.1.A.12

10. If applicable provide the location, type, size and height of existing and proposed signage and/or billboards. D.S. 2-02.2.1.A.13

11. Label Oracle Rd. as an MS&R route. D.S. 2-02.2.1.A.18

12. Dimension the future and existing right-of-way for Oracle Rd. If the existing and the future right-of-way are the same then label it as such. This also applies for the future and existing curb. D.S. 2-02.2.1.A.19 & D.S. 2-02.2.1.A.21

13. If applicable all easements of record must be graphically shown on the plan together with recording docket and page reference. D.S. 2-02.2.1.A.20

14. If applicable provide existing and proposed lighting layout and type. D.S. 2-02.2.1.A.25

15. Provide the existing zoning of the parcel and adjacent parcels. D.S. 2-02.2.1.A.28

16. Provide the existing and proposed use. D.S. 2-02.2.1.A.31

17. Sheet S-00, Zoning Information under (F) Residential Use Group. Sec 6.3.8 you list Group dwelling, this is incorrect. Revise this to read Family Dwelling "R". Revise the remainder of the information to meet the requirements of LUC 3.2.3.1.D "R". There is no Min. Site Area, FAR for the Development Designator. Revise the drawings to reflect the correct calculations for the Development Designator "R". This includes a lot coverage calculation & density calculation.

18. Provide a vehicle parking space calculation, which shows vehicle parking spaces, required and vehicle parking space provided. D.S. 2-02.2.2.A.4

19. Provide a bicycle parking space calculation, which shows bicycle parking spaces, required and bicycle parking space provided. D.S. 2-02.2.2.A.4 This calculation is based on the number of vehicle parking spaces provide.


If you have any questions about this transmittal, please contact me at Steve.Shields@tucsonaz.gov or (520) 791-5608 ext. 1180.

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RESUBMITTAL OF THE FOLLOWING IS REQUIRED: Revised site plan and additional requested documents
10/19/2006 STEVE SHIELDS ZONING HC SITE REVIEW Denied See Zoning comments
10/30/2006 ANDREW CONNOR LANDSCAPE REVIEW Denied 1. All landscaping and screening must comply with the sight visibility requirements of Development Standard 3-01.0. Plant materials located within sight visibility triangles should consist of ground cover or low-growing vegetation of a species that will not grow higher than thirty (30) inches. However, trees may be installed within those areas provided that:

§ The trunk caliper, at maturity, will not exceed twelve (12) inches in diameter;

§ The lowest branch of any tree is at least six (6) feet above the grade of the street or driveway, whichever is the determining factor in the sight visibility triangle; and….

§ Trees are not planted in a line that could result in a solid wall effect when viewed at an angle. Revise the landscape plan as necessary to remove vegetation that will not meet requirements within the SVT or choose appropriate plant material. Ceasalpinia pulcherrima will typically grow in excess of 3 feet.

2. Indicate the location of all individual plants one (1) gallon or larger per DS 2-07.2.2.A.1.a. Verify the amount plants used to meet landscape requirements, plants used for screening can not be counted as coverage for street landscape borders.

3. The planting plan and layout calculations will include the locations, size, and name of all existing vegetation to remain in place. Include both the proper and common name of each type of plant material must be listed.

4. Include inside dimensions of strip planter within vehicle use area on the landscape, site and grading plans. A minimum of 4' in width must be provided for each canopy tree. The measurement is always within the planter area and does not include any material which defines the outer edge of the unpaved area per DS 2-06.3.3.C.

5. According the photographs included with the application for exception the site does contain protected native plants check appropriate box on application and indicate the disposition of (Fouquieria splendens Ocotillo) on the landscape plan.

6. Additional comments may apply.
10/30/2006 ANDREW CONNOR NPPO REVIEW Denied According the photographs included with the application for exception the site does contain protected native plants check appropriate box on application and indicate the disposition of (Fouquieria splendens Ocotillo) on the landscape plan.
11/06/2006 PATRICIA GILBERT ENGINEERING REVIEW Denied DATE: November 6, 2006
ACTIVITY NUMBER: T06OT02660
PROJECT NAME: El Sol Apartments
PROJECT ADDRESS: 2115 North Oracle Road
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. Provide ease and west side lot dimensions and bearings. DS 2-02.2.1.A.5.

2. It is acknowledged that sight visibility triangles (SVT) are shown on the site plan, however Oracle Road is designated as an arterial road per the Major Street and Route Plan (MS&R Plan) which has a future ROW width and a future SVT is required. If the existing SVT and the future SVT are coincident, label the SVT as both existing and future. Otherwise include the future SVT on the site plan. DS 2-02.2.1.A.10.

3. There is a median in Oracle Road thus the far side SVT length does not need to be 185'. A pedestrian SVT is required in this location where the SVT length is only 30'. Revise the site plan to show the correct SVT information. DS 3-01.5.1.B.1.

4. Provide proposed drainage patterns and finish grades. DS 2-02.2.1.A.16.

5. Provide estimated cut and fill quantities, if the quantities are equal to zero indicate on the plan. DS 2-02.2.1.A.17.

6. Label Oracle as an MS&R Route. DS 2-02.2.1.A.19.

7. Label the shown ROW widths to designate which width is the existing ROW and which is the future ROW. For example, the label for the future ROW should be, "75' Future ROW Width." If the existing and future ROW widths are the coincident, label the dimension as both existing and future. Revise the ROW dimensions appropriately. DS 2-02.2.1.A.19., 21.

8. Indicate if the sidewalk within the ROW is existing or proposed. DS 2-02.2.1.A.21.

9. Provide existing contours at intervals not exceeding 2' and/or spot elevations as pertinent and the Bench Mark based on the City of Tucson datum, include the book and page. DS 2-02.2.1.A.23.

10. Demonstrate solid waste vehicle maneuverability on the site plan. Refer to Development Standard 6-01.3.0.

11. Show on the plan how the stormwater generated from the parking lot will be directed to the water harvesting areas. (Refer to comment # 4) LUC 3.7.4.3.B.

Final Status

Task End Date Reviewer's Name Type of Review Description
12/13/2006 DELMA ROBEY REJECT SHELF Completed
11/14/2006 DELMA ROBEY APPROVAL SHELF Completed
11/14/2006 DELMA ROBEY OUT TO CUSTOMER Completed