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Plan Review Detail
Review Status: Completed
Review Details: REZONING - ZE HEARING
Plan Number - T08SE00002
Review Name: REZONING - ZE HEARING
Review Status: Completed
| Review Date | Reviewer's Name | Type of Review | Description | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/22/2008 | MCASTRO2 | DOT ENGINEERING | REVIEW | Completed | TDOT has no objections. Andy Dinauer |
| 02/25/2008 | MARK CASTRO | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | ADOT | Completed | ADOT has NO COMMENT on this Project Douglas Kratina |
| 02/25/2008 | MARK CASTRO | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | OFFICE OF CONSERVATION & SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT | Completed | No objections. No conditions Frank Sousa |
| 02/26/2008 | MARK CASTRO | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | TDOT STREETS | Completed | No objections. Carson Miller |
| 02/27/2008 | ANDY VERA | ENV SVCS | REVIEW | Completed | Environmental Services has no objection to this special exception request. Thanks, Andy Vera City of Tucson Environmental Services Accounts Representative Office (520) 791-5543 ext.1212 Fax (520) 791-4156 e-mail: Andy.Vera@tucsonaz.gov |
| 03/05/2008 | STEVE SHIELDS | ZONING | REVIEW | Completed | CDRC TRANSMITTAL TO: Development Services Department Rezoning Section FROM: Steve Shields Lead Planner PROJECT: SE-08-32 AT&T Cell Tower 2010 W. Anklam Road TRANSMITTAL: March 05, 2008 The zoning for this property is C-1. The existing use falls under the Commercial Services Use Group, Sec. 6.3.5, Communications "8", limited to wireless communication towers and antennae, subject to: Sec. 3.5.4.20.B, .C, and .G. Also per the General Restrictions 2.5.3.6 the use is subject to the following; Drive-through services are not permitted unless specifically provided for the land use. All land use activities except vehicular use areas shall be conducted entirely within an enclosed building unless specifically provided otherwise. Development designator "8", requires or allows the following: Minimum site area = 43,560 Sq. Ft. Floor Area Ratio = 0.15 Site Coverage = 20% Maximum building height = 25 feet Interior perimeter yard indicator = FF 1. The proposed project is a wireless communication facility comprised of a single 55' stealth designed monopalm where the antennas area screened by the fronds of the monopalm and a 10' x 30' equipment enclosure. The proposed equipment enclosure will be an 8' high block wall. 2. The proposed project requires review for compliance with LUC Section 2.8.2 Scenic Corridor Zone (SCZ). 3. 3.5.4.20.G. The following requires approval as a special exception through a Zoning Examiner Legislative Procedure, Sec. 5.4.1 and Sec. 5.4.3. The Mayor and Council may forward the request to the Design Review Board (DRB) for design review and recommendation. (Ord. No. 9967, §3, 7/1/04) 1. Wireless communication antennae, provided: a. The tower or antennae are not permitted by other provisions of this Section. (Ord. No. 8899, §1, 7/7/97) b. New towers require a minimum separation of one (1) mile from any existing tower, regardless of ownership, unless documentation establishes that no practical alternative exists. (Ord. No. 8899, §1, 7/7/97) c. All appropriate measures shall be taken to conceal or disguise the tower and antenna from external view. d. All appropriate measures shall be taken to reduce the negative proliferation of visible towers and antennae by the collocation of new antennae on existing towers or with the facilities of other providers which are located or planned for development within the proposed service area. e. Notice shall be provided to all agents designated, pursuant to Sec. 3.5.4.20.B.7, at least fifteen (15) days prior to the date of the public hearing before the Zoning Examiner. Off-Street Parking: No additional parking is required. Off-Street Loading: Not required. Bicycle Parking: Not required. If you have any questions about this transmittal, please call Steve Shields, (520) 836-4956. |
| 03/07/2008 | JOE LINVILLE | LANDSCAPE | REVIEW | Approved | |
| 03/07/2008 | JOSE ORTIZ | DOT TRAFFIC | REVIEW | Approved | |
| 03/07/2008 | MARTIN BROWN | FIRE | REVIEW | Approved | |
| 03/10/2008 | MATT FLICK | ENGINEERING | REVIEW | Completed | No objection or adverse comment to the installation of a monopalm communication facility. |
| 03/10/2008 | JULIE YBARRA | SIGNS | SIGN CODE REVIEW | Completed | The above referenced case is located in a Scenic Corridor; however the City of Tucson would not allow any signs to be placed on a cell tower |
| 03/11/2008 | JIMHOFF1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | PARKS & RECREATION | Completed | PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT - SPECIAL EXCEPTION COMMENTS SE-08-02, AT&T - Anklam Road C-1 3/11/08 jsh General: This special exception request is to allow use of a 300-square-foot lease site for cellular communications facilities. The lease site is located north of an office building, on a 3.8-acre parcel at the northwest corner of Anklam Road and La Cholla Boulevard. Access to the office building is from Anklam. Except for the office building and its parking lot, the rest of the 3.8-acre parcel is undeveloped, including the areas north, east and west of the lease site. Land uses surrounding the 3.8-acre parcel include a medical office building, condominiums and single-family residences to the east; Anklam Road and vacant State land (Tumamoc Hill) across Anklam to the south; and La Cholla Boulevard and Pima Community College to the west. To the north is a wash (the Pima Community College Wash) that is a tributary to the Silvercroft Wash. Single-family residences are across the wash to the north. This is an infill project within the urbanized metropolitan area. Land Use Plan: The site is within the bounds of the Tumamoc Area Plan, Subarea 19. There is no applicable policy direction regarding trails and open space/recreational uses. Tributary to Silvercroft Wash: There are currently no trail requirements along this wash. In addition, the lease site is situated well away from the wash. COMMENTS/CONDITIONS: Parks has no comments or conditions, and does not object to this special exception proposal. Reviewed By: Joanne Hershenhorn S:\PARKS_AND_REC_DEPT\REVIEW_COMMENTS\Special_Exception\2008_Reviews\SE-08-02_AT&T_Anklam_Rd_La_Cholla.doc |
| 03/12/2008 | ROGER HOWLETT | COMMUNITY PLANNING | REVIEW | Completed | DEPARTMENT OF URBAN PLANNING & DESIGN SE-08-02 AT&T - Anklam Road Special Exception C-1 Tumamoc Area Plan, Subarea 19 03//12/07 drcorral The proposed special exception land use is for the installation of an unmanned Cingular Mobile wireless communications facility to be located on a commercial site, zoned C-1, and located at 2010 West Anklam Road. The proposed monopalm communications tower is projected at fifty (55) feet in height, and will include two antennas per sector with three sectors for a total of six antennas. The proposed fifty-five foot height of the monopalm is an approximate height of nearby trees and utility poles in the area. Furthermore, the applicant will provide additional four trees to match existing and surrounding trees. The associated equipment cabinets will be located in the 10' x 30' leased area that will be screened via a block wall enclosures which will be painted to match adjacent commercial building. Policy Summary Land use policy guidance is provided by the Tumamoc Area Plan (TAP), Subarea 19 and the General Plan. A TAP supports commercial development that complements the character of neighborhoods and commercial districts in the Tumamoc Area. Subarea 19 of the TAP states commercial development should be limited to existing commercial zoning and should be architecturally compatible with the surrounding area. The proposed monopole disguised, as a palm tree will be located within a developed site zoned C-1. General Plan policy also supports the provision of new telecommunications facilities if they are located, installed and maintained in a manner that minimizes visual impacts and preserves views. The Plans support the requested land use when visual appropriate design elements and buffering techniques to mitigate the potential negative impacts of more intense development on established neighborhoods are employed. The proposed wireless communication facility responds to the characteristics of the natural landscape of the surrounding area, as the communications tower will be stealth in the form of a palm tree. As such, the project is in general compliance in keeping with the intent of these Plans and a plan amendment is not required. Discussion This proposal addresses screening, buffering and disguising the monopole, antennas, and ground equipment. However, the key issue of concern is the proposed 55-foot high monopalm, which appears to be out-of-scale and context relative to the surroundings, as there are no palm trees in the immediate vicinity. As such, the monopalm will stand out and be highly visible, creating adverse visual impacts when viewed from all locations in the vicinity. The wireless communication facility is proposed in a vacant land area, behind an existing commercially zoned building, where there exists a variety of dense vegetation including mesquite, palo verde, cholla, prickly pear, and saguaro cacti. While the applicant proposes to plant four additional trees with a height of eight feet around the equipment enclosure, substituting at minimum two palm trees of at least 40 feet in height would help to minimize the visual impact while still preserving views. Recommendation The proposed special exception land use for a stealth, unmanned Cingular wireless communication facility can be supported and is in general compliance with applicable policy and the intent of the General Plan, the Tumamoc Area Plan, and the Design Guidelines Manual. The following special exception conditions are recommended to support applicable policies. 1. Monopalm to be stealth in design and shall not exceed 55 feet in height. · GP Element 4, Policy 3., 3.7 · GP Element 4, Policy 5., 5.5, 5.5.A · Tumamoc Area Plan Design Guidelines 5 and 6.b. & 6.d. 2. Applicant to plant two additional palm trees of at least 40 feet in height. · GP Element 4, Policy 3., 3.7 · GP Element 4, Policy 5., 5.5, 5.5.A · Tumamoc Area Plan Design Guidelines 5 and 6.b. & 6.d. 3. Applicant to plant two additional trees north equipment area of at least eight feet in height. 4. The top of the stealth (palm tree design) monopalm shall not exceed fifty feet in height. · GP Element 4, Policy 3., 3.7 · GP Element 4, Policy 5, 5.5, 5.5.A · Tumamoc Area Plan Design Guidelines 5 and 6.b. & 6.d. 5. Masonry screen wall designed to screen the telecommunication ground equipment shall be textured and painted to match existing buildings in the surrounding area. Masonry wall to be graffiti resistant. · GP Element 4, Policy 3., 3.7 · GP Element 4, Policy 5., 5.5, 5.5.A · Tumamoc Area Plan Design Guidelines 5 and 6.b. & 6.d. · Design Guidelines Manual (1.B.2.e) APPLICABLE POLICIES Tumamoc Area Plan II. GENERAL POLICIES. A. DEVELOPMENT POLICIES Public and private land in the Tumamoc Area should be developed in harmony with surrounding uses and according to terrain and drainage constraints. The integrity of established neighborhoods should be protected. This policy should be implemented in the following ways: Policy 2. Restrict commercial development to areas currently zoned for that purpose except as specifically provided in specific subarea policies. Policy 3. Future rezonings and development plans shall be consistent with residential density limits recommended for the subareas. Other policies in this plan take precedence over these recommendations in the event of conflict between adopted policy statements and recommended density designations. Policy 5. Either an Environmental Resource Report or a Design Compatibility Report is required for all rezonings, as appropriate. B. ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION POLICIES Intent Statement: Cultural heritage is a mosaic of a community's archaeological legacy, historic buildings, neighborhoods, and living culture as shown in the expression and celebration of ethnic diversity, regional folkways, and art. Archaeological and Historic Preservation policies support the preservation or restoration of archaeological, historical, and cultural sites that are eligible for inclusion to the National Register of Historic Places and the City of Tucson Historic Preservation Zone. In addition, these policies provide general support for existing neighborhood plans and historic districts that seek to maintain neighborhood integrity, stability, and architectural character. Policy 1. Archaeological resources on rezoning sites should be identified and mitigated through a cultural resource assessment conducted by qualified professionals. Should resources be found which are eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, every attempt to preserve those resources should be considered in project planning. If negative impacts to such resources are identified, then mitigation of the impacts following generally accepted procedures will be needed. Policy 2. Historic resources on rezoning sites should be identified and mitigated through a cultural resource assessment conducted by qualified professionals. Resources that are determined to be eligible for the National Register of Historic Places should be preserved if possible. If preservation cannot be accomplished, then appropriate documentation/mitigation of negative impacts will be needed. C. NATURAL FEATURES POLICIES. Policy 1. The unique desert environment of the Tumamoc Area should be protected. The environmental quality of the Tumamoc Area is its distinctive feature. The preservation of Tumamoc Hill, the natural washes, wildlife habitat, large areas of NUOS, and hillside areas are critical to the future of this area. This policy should be implemented in the following ways: f. New development should be designed and evaluated based on preservation of native vegetation, wildlife habitat, and conservation linkages, and provision of wash buffer zones, where appropriate. h. Preservation of the continuity of conservation linkages with naturally vegetated common area, NUOS, or undeveloped areas on abutting properties is strongly encouraged. E. DESIGN GUIDELINES Intent Statement: The Design Guidelines are intended to help insure that new development is designed in a manner that enhances the visual appearance of the area and is compatible with existing land uses. Not all of the guidelines apply to each case. The guidelines are to be used in various combinations depending on the proposed development, adjacent uses, and the existing site conditions. Guideline 3. When possible, locate new development where there are disturbed areas to minimize disturbance of NUOS areas. Guideline 5. Encourage design in new development, which complements the surrounding development by utilizing compatible setbacks and variations in building height or mass which compliment the scale of surrounding development. Guideline 6. During future rezonings and development plan review in the Tumamoc Area, new development should: a. maintain native vegetation on-site in compliance with the Native Plant Preservation Ordinance requirements. b. be oriented so as not to obstruct neighbors' views or privacy. d. be constructed of material or painted a color which blends with the natural environment. SUBAREA 19 Total Acres: 177 Vacant: 4 Proposed Use: Residential, at mid-suburban density; neighborhood commercial. Subarea is predominantly developed with single family residences. Vacant lots should be developed with compatible mid-suburban densities. Commercial development should be limited to existing commercial zoning and should be architecturally compatible with the surrounding area. Any new development should recognize and maintain existing buffer zones with regard to drainageways. General Plan Element 4:Community Character and Design, Policy 3: Preserve scenic views of natural features and community landmarks. Supporting Policy 3.7: Require that, whenever possible, telecommunications facilities be located, installed, and maintained to minimize visual impact, preserve views, and be consistent with the City's adopted land use plans and policies. Cabling and fiber optics should be installed underground where possible, and the visual impact of cellular towers will be a prime consideration in the City's acceptance and approval. Policy 5: Promote neighborhood identity and visual character 5.5 Promote upgrades to neighborhood infrastructure, including sidewalks and street lighting, and improvements to the existing housing stock 5.5 A Consider incentive for telecommunications providers to install infrastructures, not only in the newer areas, but also in older neighborhoods to increase opportunities for all citizens to have access to high-tech telecom services. Design Guidelines Manual e. Design Context and Neighborhood Character (1.B.2.e) Intent - improve the character of new projects and reinforce existing architectural character in established neighborhoods. Solution - harmonize new buildings with existing buildings by incorporating design elements of the adjacent architecture including the following: · Scale and massing of structure · Finishes, materials and colors s:\caserev\sp-excpt\se07-08\ SE-08-02 AT&T - Anklam Road ipc s:\caserev\sp-excpt\se07-08\ SE-08-02 AT&T - Anklam Road |
| 03/12/2008 | MARK CASTRO | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | TDOT RTA | Passed | |
| 03/12/2008 | MCASTRO2 | TUCSON WATER NEW AREA DEVELOPMENT | REVIEW | Passed | |
| 03/12/2008 | MARK CASTRO | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | PIMA ASSN OF GOVTS | Passed | |
| 03/12/2008 | MARK CASTRO | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | PIMA CNTY WASTEWATER | Passed | |
| 03/12/2008 | MARK CASTRO | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | SCHOOL DISTRICT | Passed | |
| 03/12/2008 | MARK CASTRO | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | OTHER AGENCIES | Completed | 2/22/08 TDOT Transit Services requests that the developer install ADA-accessible sidewalk and ramps along the roadway frontage, per City code. Tom Fisher Project Manager TDOT Transit Services (520) 791-5883 |
| 03/12/2008 | MARK CASTRO | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | OTHER AGENCIES | Completed | 2/25/08 The Tucson Airport Authority has no concerns or comment. Dennis Cady, AICP Director of Planning |
| 03/12/2008 | MARK CASTRO | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | OTHER AGENCIES | Completed | 2/25/08 no comments Tim Bolton Arizona State Land Department |
| 03/12/2008 | MARK CASTRO | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | OTHER AGENCIES | Completed | 2/28/08 No comments. CSO Becky Noel Tucson Police Dept 791-4806 X1019 |