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Plan Review Detail
Review Status: Completed
Review Details: REZONING - ZE HEARING
Plan Number - T08SE00021
Review Name: REZONING - ZE HEARING
Review Status: Completed
| Review Date | Reviewer's Name | Type of Review | Description | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/22/2008 | JIMHOFF1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | OFFICE OF CONSERVATION & SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT | Completed | No comment. No conditions. Frank Sousa |
| 07/22/2008 | DAVE MANN | FIRE | REVIEW | Approved | |
| 07/22/2008 | JIMHOFF1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | ADOT | Completed | ADOT has NO COMMENT on this Project Douglas Kratina |
| 07/22/2008 | JIMHOFF1 | DOT ENGINEERING | REVIEW | Completed | TDOT Engineering has no objections. Andy Dinauer |
| 07/23/2008 | JULIE YBARRA | SIGNS | SIGN CODE REVIEW | Completed | The above referenced case is located in the Scenic Route District of the Tucson Sign Code. However, cell towers are not allowed to have signs placed on them and therefore, we would not issue any permits to this site |
| 07/23/2008 | TERRY STEVENS | ZONING | REVIEW | Completed | CDRC TRANSMITTAL TO: Development Services Department Rezoning Section FROM: Terry Stevens Lead Planner PROJECT: Cricket at McGraws Houghton Road Special Exception Case Number - SE-08-21 TRANSMITTAL: July 23, 2008 The proposed use falls under the LUC Sec. 2.2.4.3.B.1 Special Exception Land Uses, Commercial Services Use Group, Sec. 6.3.5 . Communications "6", limited to wireless communication towers and antennae, subject to: Sec. 3.5.4.20.B, .C, and .E.2, or Sec. 3.5.4.20.B, .C, and .F.1, or Sec. 3.5.4.20.B, .C, and .G Development designator "6", requires or allows the following: Minimum site area = 144,000 sq. ft Floor area ratio = 0..30 Lot Coverage = 50% Maximum building height = 25 feet Interior perimeter yard indicator = FF Zoning has reviewed this proposal for compliance with The City of Tucson Development Standard Land Use Code (LUC). Off-Street Parking: One technician parking space required. Off-Street Loading: 0 required Bicycle Parking: 0 required Pedestrian Access: Not required. 1. The following items need to be noted at this time: a. A Scenic Corridor Zone Overlay submittal and approval is required for this project. b. The zoning indicated on the site plan for this site is incorrect should be SR not C-1. The parcel to the east of the cell tower site is zoned C-1. c. A search of the Pima County assessors records indicate only two parcels for this project. The plan indicates three parcels. Clarification will be required. If you have any questions about this transmittal, please call Terry Stevens, (520) 836-4961 or email Terry.Stevens@tucsonaz.gov. |
| 07/30/2008 | JOSE ORTIZ | DOT TRAFFIC | REVIEW | Completed | TDOT-Traffic has no objections to the special exception |
| 08/01/2008 | JOE LINVILLE | LANDSCAPE | REVIEW | Approv-Cond | The Landscape Section recommends installation of a minimum of two additional live saguaros, with one being at least 10 feet in height, be planted in the same general vicinity, either near the top of or on the upper slopes of the ridge, and visible from the Houghton Road right-of-way in order to provide a more natural context for the existing/proposed stealth saguaros. |
| 08/04/2008 | MATT FLICK | ENGINEERING | REVIEW | Completed | DSD Engineering has no objection or adverse comment regarding the approval of a Special Exception for a stealth cactus cellular communication facility. Access is proposed from an existing location on Houghton Road associated with Tucson McGraw's Restaurant and additional cellular facilities. No adverse effects are expected upon Houghton Road traffic. The site is not adversely affected by the Pantano Wash floodplain or erosion hazard setback. Detention/retention is not required. |
| 08/04/2008 | JIMHOFF1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | PIMA ASSN OF GOVTS | Completed | July 25, 2008 TO: Judith Imhoff, City of Tucson FROM: Don Willhoit Sr. CEA, Capacity Management Section Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department SUBJECT: CRICKET AT MCGRAW’S – HOUGHTON ROAD Special Exception SE-08-21 The Capacity Management Section of the Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department (PCRWRD) has reviewed the above referenced submittal and offers the following comments for your use: The PCRWRD has no objection to the proposed special exception to a 36’ cell tower (artificial cactus) and associated ground equipment. If you wish to discuss the above comments/conditions, please contact me at 740-6779. |
| 08/06/2008 | JIMHOFF1 | ENV SVCS | REVIEW | Completed | ES has no objections to this rezoning request. Thanks, Andy Vera City of Tucson Environmental Services Accounts Representative |
| 08/07/2008 | ROGER HOWLETT | COMMUNITY PLANNING | REVIEW | Completed | DEPARTMENT OF URBAN PLANNING & DESIGN SE-08-21 Cricket at McGraw's - Houghton Road Special Exception SR South Pantano Area Plan 08/06/08 drcorral This Special Exception request is to allow a new cellular communications facility at 4122 South Houghton Road, near McGraw's Cantina restaurant. Due to its location atop a ridge overlooking areas to the south, McGraw's is a popular site for telecommunications facilities. Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T are other carriers situated at this location designed as stealth saguaros; the other, Alltel, is concealed in an adobe chimney on a small building behind (west of) the restaurant. The applicant proposes a new 35-foot high stealth saguaro to be located southwest of McGraw's Cantina in the vicinity of the other existing stealth saguaros. The stealth saguaro and ground equipment will be located in an approximately 14' by 20' leased are within an eight-foot, six-inch tall screen wall. The masonry perimeter screen wall will be textured and painted to match existing buildings nearby. The areas to the north and south of the parcel are zoned SR, and to the east is the parcel with McGraw's Cantina, zoned C-1, and further east is Houghton Road. Across Houghton to the east is Highland Trials Estates, a large-lot, low-density, residential subdivision. To the west is an open space area in the Redland Hills subdivision. Pantano Wash is to the southwest. Land Use Plan Policy Summary Land use policy guidance is provided by the South Pantano Area Plan (SPAP) and the General Plan. The site is located within SPAP Subarea 7. SPAP Commercial land use policies require the use of appropriate design elements when locating commercial uses in proximity to established neighborhoods. Subarea 7 also states that vacant land west of Houghton should be developed to be compatible with adjacent suburban densities. The General Plan policy supports the provision of new telecommunications facilities if they are located, installed and maintained in a manner that minimizes visual impacts and preserves views. As such, the proposed stealth saguaro cactus antenna appears to be in general compliance with the intent of the plans. Discussion The project is proposed on a site located on Houghton Road, a designated scenic route. The site is well suited for telecommunications facilities, as it is well over 350 feet west of the right-of-way and not readily visible to the general public from Houghton Road. The proposed location for the 35-foot-high, stealth saguaro is well over 350 feet west of the Houghton Road right-of-way, behind (west of) an existing restaurant and two accessory buildings, and within the immediate vicinity of other existing telecommunications facilities. However, visual impacts along Houghton Road will be more closely evaluated during the Scenic Corridor Overlay Zone review. The nearest residence is over 800 feet to the northwest; Pantano Stables is to the south; and the parcel to the west is open space common area for the Redland Hills subdivision. The monopole and antennae will be concealed in a 35-foot high stealth saguaro and will be located east of other existing stealth saguaros with similar heights. The stealth saguaro and ground equipment will be located in an 14' by 20' leased area within an eight-foot, six-inch tall screen walled compound that will be painted and textured to match the existing buildings and other facilities. The stealth approach at this location is appropriate and is in keeping with the overall goals of the scenic route designation and the South Pantano Area Plan and the General Plan. Recommendation The site has been designed to minimize visual impacts and blend in with the built environment at McGraw's Cantina, which is consistent with the policies and intent of the SPAP Subarea 7 and the General Plan . The following conditions are recommended to further the proposal's compliance with General Plan policy: 1) The stealth saguaro cactus shall be no higher than 35 feet. Relevant Policies: SPAP Policy 1.B. General Plan - Element 4 - Policy 3, and Supporting Policy 3.7 Design Guideline 1.B.2.e. - Design Context and Neighborhood Character 2) The masonry wall surrounding the lease site shall be textured and painted to match other buildings and features in the immediate vicinity. Relevant Policies: SPAP Policy 1.B. General Plan - Element 4 - Policy 3, and Supporting Policy 3.7 Design Guideline 1.B.2.e. - Design Context and Neighborhood Character ADOPTED PLAN POLICY South Pantano Area Plan COMMERCIAL SUB-GOAL - Provide for the commercial needs of the area. Policies: 1. Promote commercial developments at appropriate locations in the area. Implementation Techniques B. Require appropriate design elements (fences, walls, vegetation, etc.) during the rezoning and development review process when locating commercial uses in proximity to established neighborhoods. SUBAREA SEVEN Profile: This area includes the land east and west of Houghton Road between Golf Links Road/Old Spanish Trail on the north and the extension of Irvington Road on the south (see Subarea Seven Map). Houghton Road is the main arterial through this subarea furnishing direct access to Interstate 10 to the south and the total metropolitan area to the north. Old Spanish Trail borders at the northeast corner of this area and is designated as a Scenic Route by Pima County. Refer to Transportation, Section 3.C for development criteria adjacent to this scenic route. Escalante Road east of Houghton is a major street in the adopted Pima County Major Streets and Routes Plan. The land outlined on this subarea map west of Houghton is vacant while the land to the east is partially developed on four plus acre lots. Proposed Use: Commercial node development is appropriate at major Houghton Road intersections. Suburban to midurban densities are appropriate along the frontage of Houghton provided the final design of proposed development is sensitive to natural topography. Cut and fill and grading for any proposed development should be kept to a minimum. Development may extend east into this subarea from Houghton Road provided it is designed to transition compatibly to and consistent with the existing natural and rural character of adjacent properties east of Houghton. Higher density developments may be appropriate in conjunction with commercial nodes and must have direct access to Houghton Road. The vacant land west of Houghton should be developed to be compatible with adjacent suburban densities. Escalante Road will continue to be planned as a major street, however; its classification, extension from Houghton and necessary right-of-way will be reviewed along with other major streets at the time the area is annexed. 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 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 Major Streets and Routes Plan D. Development Guidelines for Development along Scenic Routes 3. Methods to be considered in preserving foreground and distant views shall include, but not be limited to: setbacks, height restrictions, building orientation, provision of view windows, and location of development in areas which are less visible from the roadway. s:\caserev\SP-ECPT\SE08-09\ SE-08-21 Cricket at McGraw's - Houghton Road.doc |
| 08/07/2008 | JIMHOFF1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | PIMA CNTY WASTEWATER | Completed | No comment received. |
| 08/07/2008 | JIMHOFF1 | TUCSON WATER NEW AREA DEVELOPMENT | REVIEW | Completed | Water Assurance letter received. |
| 08/07/2008 | JIMHOFF1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | SCHOOL DISTRICT | Completed | No comment received. |
| 08/07/2008 | JIMHOFF1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | TDOT RTA | Completed | No comment received. |
| 08/07/2008 | JIMHOFF1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | TDOT STREETS | Completed | No comment received. |
| 08/07/2008 | JIMHOFF1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | OTHER AGENCIES | Completed | no comment. Tim Bolton Principal Planner Arizona State Land Department Southern Arizona Real Estate Office 177 N Church, Suite 1100 Tucson, AZ 85701 |
| 08/07/2008 | JIMHOFF1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | OTHER AGENCIES | Completed | I have no issues with this proposal. CSO Becky Noel Tucson Police Dept |
| 08/07/2008 | JIMHOFF1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | OTHER AGENCIES | Completed | Pima County Development Services has no comments at this time regarding the Wireless Communication facility concealed within an artificial cactus and associated ground mounted equipment. Ena M. B. Jones, Senior Planner Pima County Development Services |
| 08/07/2008 | JIMHOFF1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | OTHER AGENCIES | Completed | City Planning and Zoning: Upon review of the provided materials, Davis-Monthan AFB has no concerns or comments related to the request for zoning in reference to: Subject: SE-08-21 Cricket at McGraw's - Houghton Road, SR Zone (Ward 4) PROPOSED USE: Wireless Communication facility concealed within an artificial cactus and associated ground mounted equipment. Thank you for the opportunity to comment. Karen Oden Engineer 355 CES/CEVR |
| 08/07/2008 | JIMHOFF1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | OTHER AGENCIES | Completed | TEP Land Management Department has no comment at this time. Shannon Breslin Sr. Environmental and Land Use Planner Tucson Electric Power |
| 08/07/2008 | JIMHOFF1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | PARKS & RECREATION | Completed | No comment received. |