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Plan Review Detail
Review Status: Completed
Review Details: REZONING - ZE HEARING
Plan Number - T08SE00030
Review Name: REZONING - ZE HEARING
Review Status: Completed
| Review Date | Reviewer's Name | Type of Review | Description | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/18/2008 | MARK CASTRO | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | PARKS & RECREATION | Completed | Parks and Recreation has no comments. Glenn Hicks Capital Planning and Development Parks & Recreation Dept., City of Tucson |
| 08/18/2008 | MARTIN BROWN | FIRE | REVIEW | Approved | |
| 08/18/2008 | MARK CASTRO | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | OFFICE OF CONSERVATION & SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT | Completed | No objections, No conditions Frank Sousa |
| 08/18/2008 | MARK CASTRO | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | SCHOOL DISTRICT | Completed | No comments/objections. Bryant Nodine, AICP District Planner, TUSD |
| 08/18/2008 | MARK CASTRO | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | ADOT | Completed | ADOT has NO COMMENT on the Special Exceptions. Douglas Kratina |
| 08/19/2008 | JULIE YBARRA | SIGNS | SIGN CODE REVIEW | Completed | the above referenced case is located in the General business District of the Tucson Sign Code. However, no signs will be allowed to be placed on cell towers |
| 08/19/2008 | TERRY STEVENS | ZONING | REVIEW | Completed | CDRC TRANSMITTAL TO: Development Services Department Rezoning Section FROM: Terry Stevens Lead Planner PROJECT: AT&T - Pantano Rd. 2699 S. Pantano Rd. Special Exception Case Number - SE-08-30 TRANSMITTAL: August 19, 2008 1. The proposed use falls under the LUC Sec. 2.3.3.3 Special Exception Land Uses, Commercial Services Use Group, Sec. 6.3.5. Communications "31", subject to: Sec. 3.5.4.20.B, .C, and .E.1, or Sec. 3.5.4.20.B, .C, and .E.2, or Sec. 3.5.4.20.B, .C, and .F.2, or Sec. 3.5.4.20.B, .C, and .G Development designator "31" requires or allows the following: Minimum site area = 0 sq. ft Floor area ratio = 0.90 Lot Coverage = 0 Maximum building height = 40 feet Interior perimeter yard indicator = DD 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. 2. The following items need to be noted at this time: a. Easements will be required to be placed on the property that includes the ingress/egress to the site and for the electric to the service for the equipment. b. The indicated lease area does not appear to include the cell tower. c. A copy of the last approved site plan for the Garner Automotive will be required to be submitted with the plans for permitting. If you have any questions about this transmittal, please call Terry Stevens, (520) 836-4961 or email Terry.Stevens@tucsonaz.gov. |
| 08/20/2008 | MCASTRO2 | DOT ENGINEERING | REVIEW | Completed | TDOT Engineering has no objections. Andy Dinauer |
| 08/21/2008 | MARK CASTRO | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | PIMA CNTY WASTEWATER | Completed | The PCWMD has no objection to the proposed special exception to new wireless communication facility consisting of a 69' high tower disguised as a palm tree and associated ground equipment. Don Willhoit Sr. CEA, Capacity Management Section Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department |
| 08/25/2008 | MCASTRO2 | TUCSON WATER NEW AREA DEVELOPMENT | REVIEW | Completed | Water availability letter received. |
| 08/26/2008 | MCASTRO2 | COMMUNITY PLANNING | REVIEW | Completed | DEPARTMENT OF URBAN PLANNING & DESIGN SE-08-30 AT&T - Pantano Road C-2 Special Exception ZEFNP South Pantano Area Plan 08/26/08 drcorral This Special Exception request is to allow a new cellular communications facility at 2699 S. Pantano Road where there is an existing automotive repair facility. The applicant proposes a 65-foot high stealth palm tree (65-fet to top of fronds) which will conceal the wireless communication antennas and will be located at rear yard (north) of the business. The stealth palm tree and ground equipment will be located behind a new 20' by 20' (400 square feet) masonry wall painted to match existing Garner Automotive building. The areas to the north, east and south of the parcel are zoned C-2 with R-2 zoning across the street west of Pantano Road. Land Use Plan Policy Summary Land use policy guidance is provided by the South Pantano Area Plan (SPAP) and the General Plan. South Pantano Area Plan Commercial Policy 1 is to promote commercial development at appropriate locations in the area. The site is in Subarea 3 but the subarea policies do not address this proposal. However, the General Plan policies provide guidance for locating wireless communications facilities. Element 4 (Community Character and Design) Policy 3.7 is to require that, whenever possible, telecommunications facilities be located, installed and maintained to minimize visual impacts and preserve views. Policy 4.6 is to promote the coordination of efforts of government, private developers, and utility firms to improve the appearance of necessary aboveground utility lines and structures Discussion This proposal addresses screening, buffering and disguising the monopole, antennas, and ground equipment. The proposal is for a 70-feet-heigh monopalm. The proposed monopalm design does not negatively impact the neighborhood, as there are live palm trees across from this site to the east of varying heights. The associated equipment cabinets will be housed in a new 20' by 20' (400 square feet) area surrounded by a masonry wall painted to match existing Garner Automotive building. All of these measures serve to reduce the visual impact to the area. Recommendation The proposed special exception land use for a stealth monopalm, for an unmanned AT&T wireless communication facility can be supported and is in general compliance with applicable policy and the intent of the South Pantano Area Plan the General Plan, and the Design Guidelines Manual. The following special exception conditions are recommended to support applicable policies. 1. The top of the stealth (palm tree design) monopalm shall not exceed seventy feet in height. · SPAP Policy 1.B, · GP Element 4, Policy 3., 3.7 · GP Element 4, Policy 5, 5.5, 5.5.A 2. Drought-tolerant vegetation landscaping to be provided around perimeter of the CMU wall. · SPAP Policy 1.B, · GP Element 4, Policy 3 3. Masonry screen wall designed to screen the telecommunication ground equipment shall be textured and painted to match Garner Automotive building and masonry wall to be graffiti resistant. · SPAP Policy 1.B, · GP Element 4, Policy 3., 3.7 · GP Element 4, Policy 5., 5.5, 5.5.A · Design Guidelines Manual (1.B.2.e) 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 THREE Profile: This is a three-square-mile area between Wilmot Road and Camino Seco and between Golf Links and Escalante Roads (see Subarea Three Map). This area, for the most part, is developed suburban density single-family residential. Higher density residential and commercial use is located along the arterials and collectors. Approximately 15 percent of the area is vacant land with the majority located along Golf Links Road and Wilmot Road. Five percent of the land is zoned commercial and another one percent is authorized for commercial. Of this 6 percent commercial property, approximately 80 percent is currently vacant. There is an excessive amount of commercially zoned property in the Pantano East Area Plan which is located north of this plan area and east of Pantano Parkway. Consequently, the Pantano East Plan recommends there be a demonstrated need for additional commercially zoned land in that area. The commercial properties between Wilmot Road and Pantano Parkway border South Pantano on the north side of Golf Links Road and increase the total amount of available commercial land serving this subarea. Proposed Use: In an attempt to avoid excessive amounts of vacant commercially zoned land in this subarea, it is recommended that proposed rezoning of property for commercial use be reviewed on a case-by-case basis to determine whether or not that proposed development may be more appropriately located on currently vacant commercial property. 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 s:\caserev\SP-ECPT\SE08-09\ SE-08-30 AT&T - Pantano Road |
| 08/28/2008 | JOE LINVILLE | LANDSCAPE | REVIEW | Approved | |
| 08/29/2008 | MATT FLICK | ENGINEERING | REVIEW | Completed | DSD Engineering has no objection or adverse comment to approval of a Special Exception for a new wireless communication facility consisting of a 69' high tower disguised as a palm tree and associated ground equipment. No conditions are requested. Matt Flick, P.E. Engineering Manager Development Services Department City of Tucson Phone: (520) 837-4931 Fax: (520) 879-8010 Please visit our web site: www.ci.tucson.az.us/dsd |
| 08/29/2008 | MCASTRO2 | ENV SVCS | REVIEW | Completed | ES has no objections to this request. Andy Vera |
| 09/08/2008 | JOSE ORTIZ | DOT TRAFFIC | REVIEW | Completed | TDOT-Traffic has no objections to the proposed special exception. |
| 09/09/2008 | MARK CASTRO | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | PIMA ASSN OF GOVTS | Completed | No comments received. |
| 09/09/2008 | MARK CASTRO | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | TDOT RTA | Completed | No comments received. |
| 09/09/2008 | MARK CASTRO | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | TDOT STREETS | Completed | No comments received. |
| 09/09/2008 | MARK CASTRO | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | OTHER AGENCIES | Completed | Pima County has reviewed the above-referenced Special Exception and has no comments to offer at this time. Arlan M. Colton FAICP Planning Official, Pima County Development Services |
| 09/09/2008 | MARK CASTRO | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | OTHER AGENCIES | Completed | 8/25/08 TEP Land Management Department has no comment at this time. Shannon Breslin Sr. Environmental and Land Use Planner Tucson Electric Power Company |
| 09/09/2008 | MARK CASTRO | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | OTHER AGENCIES | Completed | 8/25/08 Davis-Monthan AFB has no concerns or comments. Karen Oden Engineer/Planner 355 CES/CEVR |