Permit Review Detail
Review Status: Completed
Review Details: GRADING
Permit Number - T07BU00267
Review Name: GRADING
Review Status: Completed
| Review Date | Reviewer's Name | Type of Review | Description | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/06/2007 | JOE LINVILLE | NPPO | REVIEW | Denied | Revise the grading plans in conjunction and in conformance with the Development Plan (D06-0055). Submit a copy of the approved Development Plan including Landscape and Native Plant Preservation Plans with any resubmittal. |
| 02/07/2007 | PAUL MACHADO | ENGINEERING | REVIEW | Denied | To: Robert Keeler DATE: February 7, 2007 APN Builders 5721 N. Paseo Niquel Tucson, Arizona 85718 SUBJECT: Springs Gymnastics School, 9694 E. Rita Commerce Drive Site plan T07BU00267 (First Review) T15S, R15E, Section 26 RESUBMITTAL REQUIRED: Site Plan and Drainage Report. The Site Plan (SP) and Drainage Report (DR) cannot be approved as submitted. Please address the following review comments prior to the next submittal. Site Plan: 1. Please include a response letter to the comments along with the corrected copies of the SP. 2. As per the Federal ADA requirements, all wheel chair ramps shall have the truncated domes instead of the standard grooves that are shown on COT SD 207. Aside from the Truncated Domes, all wheel chair ramps shall be constructed in accordance with COT SD 207. 3. The grading plan cannot be approved prior to the approval of the Development Plan. 4. The grading plan may contain significant changes due the retention requirements noted in comment no. 4 of the DR. 5. Please provide property description per D.S. 2-02.2.1.3. Correct the description to include bk. and pg. 6. Please show dimensioned right-of-way, including any applicable Major Streets and Routes (MS&R) Plan right-of-way per D.S. 2-02.2.1.19. 7. Sidewalks, curbs and wheelchair ramps are required where applicable per D.S. 3-01.3.0 and installed with "Detectable Warnings" per ADAAG. 8. Dimension from street monument lines to existing and proposed curbs, sidewalks, driveways, and utility lines per D.S. 2-02.2.1.21. 9. Show all fences, walls, or vegetation for screening and sight visibility by type, material, height, location and spacing per D.S. 2-02.2.1.27. 10. Show Grading plan number (T07BU00267) on all sheets per D.S. 2-02.2.1.29. 11. Show refuse container location, size, and access thereto fully dimensioned per D.S. 2-02.2.1.32 and D.S. 6-01.0. The inside area for the refuse container from bollard to bollard shall be 10'x10' clear area. Revise as required. 12. Provide the geotechnical report along with the grading plan on the next submittal. 13. A permit or a private improvement agreement will be necessary for any work performed within the Right-of-way. Contact Permits and Codes at (520) 791-5100 for permit information. 14. Please show a typical cross section of the P.A.A.L. or call out the percentage of slopes. Call out the GB at the D/W, if applicable. 15. Please show the proposed roof drainage patterns, 100% of the 10-year flow must be conveyed under the sidewalks including any other site drainage as well. Please provide supporting calculations to demonstrate compliance with D.S. 3-01.4.4. If the location(s) of the roof scuppers have not yet been decided, a general note indicating sidewalk scuppers will be used when the roof scuppers locations have been designed and located will suffice. 16. Vertical curb is required in the public right-of-way only. 17. A min. 15' wide maint. ramp along with removable post barricades are required for the Ret./Det. basin per S.M.D.D.F.M., Chap. 14.3.4. Drainage Report: 1. Please include a response letter to the comments along with the corrected copies of the DR. 2. The most recent and corrected, by comments from the Development Plan, DR shall be submitted along with the Grading Plan for review. 3. The following comments for the DR were posted with the first and second comments of the Development Plan and must be addressed. 4. Although it is stated in the DR that surrounding improvements will significantly reduce the amount of off-site water affecting the site, it will not be completely eliminated. All sites must accept and discharge at the historic points. Revise retention calculations in the DR. 5. Include a copy of the proposed improvement plans for Rita Commerce Dr. and the temporary cul-de-sac in the DR. 6. Was any drainage information from any other drainage report used in the new calculations for this DR? If so, reference to the DR used must be made in this DR. 7. If applicable, add the basin(s) maintenance responsibility note and checklist per S.M.D.D.F.M. 2.3.1.6 C 1 and 2 to the DR. Stormwater pollution prevention plan: Operators Identify all operators for the project site, and the areas over which each operator has control. (Part IV.C.1) Indicate in the SWPPP the name(s) of the party(ies) with operational control over project specifications (including the ability to make modifications in specifications). (Part IV.B.2.c) Indicate in the SWPPP the areas of the project where the operator has operational control over project specifications, including the ability to make modifications in specifications. (Part IV.B.1.b) Indicate in the SWPPP the name(s) of the party(ies) with day-to-day operational control of those activities necessary to ensure compliance with the SWPPP or other permit conditions. Provide a table for recording the names and responsibilities for each party responsible for activities necessary to ensure compliance with the SWPPP or other permit conditions. (Part IV.B.1.d) Indicate in the SWPPP where the designated concrete "wash-out" area will be. Indicate in the SWPPP the areas of the project where each operator has operational control over day-to-day activities. (Part IV.B.2.c) Site Description Describe the project and its intended use after the NOT is filed (e.g. low density residential, shopping mall, highway, etc.) (Part IV.C.2.a) Describe the intended sequence of activities that disturb soils at the site (e.g., grubbing, excavation, grading, utilities, and infrastructure installation). (Part IV.C.2.b) List the total area of the site, and an estimate of the total area of the site expected to be disturbed by excavation, grading, or other activities including off-site borrow and fill areas. (Part IV.C.2.c) Provide an estimate of the runoff coefficient of the site for both the pre-construction and post-construction conditions. (Part IV.C.2.d) Provide data describing the soil and any existent data on the quality of any discharge from the site. (Part IV.C.2.d) Site Map 1. Show, on the site map, directions of stormwater flow (e.g., use arrows to show which ways stormwater will flow) and approximate slopes anticipated after major grading activities. (Part IV.C.3.a) 2. Show, on the site map, areas of soil disturbance and areas that will not be disturbed. (Part IV.C.3.b) 3. Show, on the site map, locations where stabilization practices are expected to occur. (Part IV.C.3.d) 4. Show, on the site map, locations of off-site material, waste, borrow areas, or equipment storage areas. (Part IV.C.3.e) 5. Show, on the site map, locations where stormwater discharges to a surface water (including ephemeral waters or dry washes) and to MS4s. (Part IV.C.3.g) 6. Show, on the site map, locations and registration numbers of on-site drywells. (Part IV.C.3.a) Summary of Potential Pollutant Sources 7. Identify the location and describe any stormwater or non-stormwater discharges at the site associated with activity other than construction and other pollutant sources such as fueling operations, materials stored on-site, waste piles, etc. (Part IV.C.5) NOTE: This also includes discharges from dedicated asphalt plants and dedicated concrete plants that are covered by this permit. 8. Identify and address offsite material storage areas or borrow areas used solely by the operator's project. (Part IV.C.6) Stormwater Controls 9. Describe all pollution control measures (i.e., BMPs) that will be implemented as part of the construction project to control pollutants in stormwater discharges. (Part IV.D.1) For each major activity identified in the project description, the SWPPP must clearly describe appropriate control measures; the general sequence during the construction process that the measures will be implemented; and which operator is responsible for the control measure's implementation. (Part IV.D.1) NOTE: Offsite material storage areas (also including overburden and stockpiles of dirt, borrow areas, etc.) used solely by the permitted project are considered a part of the project and must be addressed in the SWPPP. Erosion and Sediment Controls 10. Specify that erosion and sediment controls shall be designed to retain sediment on site to the extent practicable. (Part IV.D.2.a) 11. Specify that when sediment escapes the construction site, offsite accumulations of sediment must be routinely removed and at a frequency sufficient to ensure no adverse effects on water quality. (Part IV.D.2.a) (Part IV.D.2.c) 12. Describe good housekeeping procedures to prevent litter, construction debris, and construction chemicals exposed to stormwater from becoming a pollutant source for stormwater discharges. (Part IV.D.3) Stabilization Practices 13. Describe and identify interim and permanent stabilization practices for the site, including a schedule of when the practices will be implemented. (Part IV.D.4.a) 14. Document where any existing vegetation is to be preserved. (Part IV.D.4.a) 15. Specify that the operator must initiate stabilization measures within 14 days in portions of the site where construction activities have temporarily or permanently ceased. (Part IV.D.4.b) Note: Stabilization measures may be delayed if either of the two following conditions apply: a. Where construction activity on a portion of the site is temporarily ceased, but earth disturbing activities will be resumed in that area within 14 days. In this event, temporary stabilization measures do not have to be initiated on that portion of site. (Part IV.D.4.b.ii) b. When the site is using vegetative stabilization but is located in an area with an average annual rainfall of < 20 inches and it is during seasonally arid conditions, vegetative stabilization measures must be initiated as soon as practicable. (Part IV.D.4.b.iii) c. Dates when major grading activities occur. (Part IV.D.4.c.i) d. Dates when construction activities temporarily or permanently cease on a portion of the site. (Part IV.D.4.c.ii) e. Dates when stabilization measures are initiated and completed and reasons for delay, if applicable, under IV.D.4.b. (Part IV.D.4.c.iii) Structural Practices 16. Describe structural practices to divert flows from exposed soils, store flows or otherwise limit runoff and the discharge of pollutants from exposed areas of the site to the degree attainable. Placement of structural practices in floodplains shall be avoided to the degree attainable. A combination of sediment and erosion control measures is required to achieve maximum pollutant removal. 17. Provide adequate sediment basins. (Part IV.D.5.a.) 18. Place velocity dissipation devices at discharge locations and along the length of any outfall channel to provide a non-erosive flow velocity from the structure to a water course so that the natural physical and biological characteristics and functions are maintained and protected (e.g. no significant changes in the hydrological regime of the receiving water). (Part IV.D.5.b) Note: The velocity dissipation devices must be in place during the construction phases. Installation scheduling must be included and should be as early as practicable. 19. Describe post-construction storm water management measures that will be installed during the construction process to control pollutants in stormwater discharges after construction operations have been completed. Structural measures shall be placed on upland soils to the degree attainable. Such measures must be designed and installed consistent with applicable local or state stormwater management requirements. (Part IV.D.6) Non-Stormwater Discharges 20. Identify all allowable sources of non-stormwater discharges except for flows from fire fighting activities. Non-storm water discharges are to be eliminated or reduced to the extent feasible. (Part IV.D.7) Allowable sources of non-stormwater discharges are: (Part I.C.2) a. Discharges from fire-fighting activities; b. Fire hydrant flushing; c. Waters used to wash vehicles where detergents are not used; d. Water used to control dust, provided effluent or other wastewaters are not used; e. Potable water sources including water line flushing; f. Routine external building wash down where detergents are not used; g. Pavement wash waters where spills or leaks of toxic or hazardous materials have not occurred (unless all spilled material has been removed) and where detergents are not used; h. Uncontaminated air conditioning or compressor condensate; i. Uncontaminated ground water or spring water; j. Foundation or footing drains where flows are not contaminated with process materials such as solvents; k. Potable water well flushing where the receiving waters are ephemeral, l. Water used for compacting soil, provided effluent or other wastewaters are not used; m. Water used for drilling and coring such as for evaluation of foundation materials, where flows are not contaminated with additives; and n. Water obtained from dewatering operations/foundations in preparation for and during excavation and construction. 21. Describe appropriate BMPs to minimize pollutants in any non-stormwater discharges. Superchlorinated wastewaters must be held on-site until the chlorine dissipates, or otherwise dechlorinated prior to discharge, except if used in emergency firefighting,. (Part IV.D.7). 22. Describe measures to prevent the discharge of solid materials, including building materials and litter, to waters of the United States. (Part IV.D.8.a). 23. Describe measures to minimize the generation of dust. (Part IV.D.8.b). 24. Describe construction and waste materials expected to be stored on-site. Provide a page or pages to record updates as appropriate. Describe controls to reduce pollutants from these materials including storage practices to minimize exposure of the materials to stormwater, and spill prevention and response practices. (Part IV.D.8.c). 25. Describe any pollutant sources from areas other than construction (including stormwater discharges from dedicated asphalt plants and dedicated concrete plants and any other non-construction pollutant sources), with details of controls and measures that will be implemented at those sites to minimize pollutant discharges. (Part IV.D.8.d) Permit Related Records 26. Include a copy of the general permit and the NOI that was or will be submitted to ADEQ. If other agreements with any state, local, or federal agencies exist that would affect the provisions or implementation of the SWPPP, include copies of those agreements. (Part IV.F) 27. The grading plan and landscape plan may be incorporated into the SWPPP by reference. The requirements of the plans must be treated by the operator as part of the SWPPP. (Part IV.G) Inspections 28. Specify an inspection schedule in the SWPPP. (Part IV.H.1) Choose either of the following: a. The site will be inspected at least once every 7 calendar days, or b. The site will be inspected at least once every 14 calendar days, and also within 24 hours of the end of each storm event of 0.5 inches or greater. 29. When either of the following conditions apply, the operator is required to routinely inspect only once each month, and anytime rain is predicted, and within 24 hours of the end of each storm event of 0.5 inches or greater.: a. The site has been temporarily stabilized; b. Construction is occurring during the seasonal dry period; 30. Provide example forms for Compliance Evaluation Reports (Inspection Reports). At a minimum the forms must include: a. The inspection date. (Part IV.H.5.a) b. Name(s) and title(s) and qualifications of person(s) making the inspection. Qualifications must either be on/attached to the report or alternatively, if the SWPPP documents the qualifications of the inspectors by name, that portion of the SWPPP may be referenced. (Part IV.H.5.b) c. Weather information for the period since the last inspection (or since commencement of construction activity if the first inspection), including best estimate of the beginning of each storm event, duration of each event, time elapsed since last storm event, and approximate amount of rainfall for each event (in inches) . (Part IV.H.5.c) d. Location(s) of discharges of sediment or other pollutants from the site. (Part IV.H.5.d) e. Location(s) and identification of BMPs that need to be maintained; failed to operate as designed or prove inadequate. (Part IV.H.5.e) f. Location(s) where additional BMPs that do not exist at the time of inspection are needed. ((Part IV.H.5.f) g. Corrective actions required, including any changes to SWPPP necessary and implementation dates. (Part IV.H.5.g) h. Identification of all sources of non-storm water and the associated pollution prevention control measures. (Part IV.H.5.h) i. Identification of material storage areas and, evidence of or potential for, pollutant discharge from such areas. (Part IV.H.5.i) j. Compliance certification statement. (Part IV.H.6) k. Signature line with certification statement. (Part IV.H.6) Signature Requirements 31. Include a certification and signature for each operator in accordance with Part VII.K. (Part IV.J.1) 32. All NOIs must be signed and certified as follows: a) For a corporation: By a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this Part, a responsible corporate officer means: i) A president, secretary, treasurer, or vice-president of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision-making functions for the corporation; or ii) The manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or operating facilities, provided, the manager is authorized to make management decisions which govern the operation of the regulated facility including having the explicit or implicit duty of making major capital investment recommendations, and initiating and directing other comprehensive measures to assure long term environmental compliance with environmental laws and regulations; the manager can ensure that the necessary systems are established or actions taken to gather complete and accurate information for permit application requirements; and where authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures. b) For a partnership or sole proprietorship: By a general partner or the proprietor, respectively; or c) For a municipality, state, federal, or other public agency: By either a principal executive officer or ranking elected official. For purposes of this section, a principal executive officer of a Federal agency is the chief executive officer having responsibility for the overall operations of a principal geographic unit of the agency (e.g. Regional Administrators of EPA.). 33. Reports and Other Information: All NOTs, SWPPPs, reports, certifications, or information required by this general permit and other information requested by the ADEQ or authorized representative of the ADEQ shall be signed by a person described in Part VI.K.1 or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A person is a duly authorized representative only if: d) The authorization is made in writing by a person described in Part VII.K.1; e) The authorization specifies either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of manager, operator, superintendent, or position of equivalent responsibility or an individual or position having overall responsibility for environmental matters for the operator. (A "duly authorized representative" may be either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position.); and f) The signed and dated written authorization is included in the SWPPP and submitted to the ADEQ upon request. Certification. Any person signing a documents under the terms of this permit shall make the following certification: I certify under penalty of law, that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gathered and evaluated the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations. If you have any questions, I can be reached at 791-5550 x1193 or Paul.Machado@tucsonaz.gov Paul P. Machado Senior Engineering Associate City of Tucson/Development Services Department 201 N. Stone Avenue P.O. Box 27210 Tucson, Arizona 85726-7210 (520) 791-5550 x1193 office (520) 879-8010 fax C:/ 9694 E. Rita Commerce Drive Grad |
| 02/08/2007 | DAVID RIVERA | ZONING | REVIEW | Denied | 02/08/07 Development Services Department Zoning Review Section David Rivera Principal Planner Comments: 1. The grading plan has been reviewed by Zoning Review Section but cannot approve the plan until it has been approved by the Engineering, and Landscape Review Sections and until all zoning comments or concerns have been addressed. 2. Zoning could not verify that the grading plan was in compliance with the approved development plan. Please submit two copies of the approved and stamped development, landscape, and NPPO plans with the next grading plan submittal. 3. Zoning will re-review the grading plan on the next submittal to ensure compliance with the approved site/development plan. Additional comments may be forthcoming. 4. A site card with DSD approvals by Fire, Zoning, Handi-cap, Engineering, and Landscape/NPPO including the approved development plan stamped for site plan approval and signatures is required before the grading plan can be approved by Zoning. Two copies of the approved development plan, landscape and NPPO plans are to be submitted with the grading plans packet for processing and approval as a site plan. No fees are involved in re-stamping the development/tentative plat plans as an approved site plan. The development plan may be walked through for stamps and site card sign off. Submit the following: two copies of the stamped development plan, landscape and NPPO plans must be included with the grading plans packet processed together for site approval. 5. All sidewalks must be constructed of concrete. Painted crosswalks can serve as extension of the pedestrian circualtion or sidewalk system when placed perpendicular and crossing PAALS. The sidewalk providing access from Distribution Way must be constructed of concrete from the street sidewalk to the building except as noted above. The sidewalk between the two island must also be concrete with truncated domes. Please ensure that the developemnt plan is revised as well. 6. Please ensure that the grading plan matches the approved and stamped development plan. |
Final Status
| Task End Date | Reviewer's Name | Type of Review | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20/2007 | CINDY AGUILAR | OUT TO CUSTOMER | Completed |
| 02/20/2007 | SUE REEVES | REJECT SHELF | Completed |