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Plan Review Detail
Review Status: Completed
Review Details: REZONING - IPC
Plan Number - T08SE00031
Review Name: REZONING - IPC
Review Status: Completed
| Review Date | Reviewer's Name | Type of Review | Description | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/08/2008 | TERRY STEVENS | ZONING | REVIEW | Completed | TO: Rezoning Division Re: Acceptance of Information for Plan Compliance (IPC) AT&T - New Spain Industrial Park -zoning is P-I 6202 S. Sears Blvd.. Special Exception Case Number - SE-08-31 1. The proposed use falls under the LUC Sec. 2.7.1.3 Special Exception Land Uses, Commercial Services Use Group, Sec. 6.3.5. Communications "33", subject to: Sec. 3.5.4.20.B, .C, and .E.1 or .E.2, or Sec. 3.5.4.20.B, .C, and .E.3, or Sec. 3.5.4.20.B, .C, and .F.2, or Sec. 3.5.4.20.B, .C, and .G 2. The submitted plan, showing the proposed cell tower is acceptable to continue the review for the zoning examiner's report. Should you have questions, contact me at 837-4961 please. Terry Stevens, Lead Planner City of Tucson, Development Services Department |
| 08/12/2008 | MATT FLICK | ENGINEERING | REVIEW | Completed | Adequate information exists to determine compliance with the Kino Area Plan. |
| 08/12/2008 | DAVE MANN | FIRE | REVIEW | Approved | |
| 09/08/2008 | JUDITH IMHOFF | COMMUNITY PLANNING | REVIEW | Completed | DEPARTMENT OF URBAN PLANNING & DESIGN SE-08-31 AT&T at New Spain Industrial Park - Seas Boulevard P-I Special Exception ZEFNP Kino Area Plan and General Plan 09/08/08 rh This is a Special Exception request to allow an unmanned cellular communications facility at 6202 S. Sears Boulevard, located west of the intersection of Sears Boulevard and Ganley Road. The applicant proposes a new 71-foot tall stealth monopalm wireless facility that includes a 25' X 40' ground area for wireless communication equipment. The wireless communication facility will be centralized on site and located between two buildings with the ground equipment designed to be screened by a six-foot tall chain link fence with slates. The areas to the north and south of the parcel are zoned P-1, to the east across Ganley is zoned I-1 and R-2, to the west across Campbell Avenue is the Sunnyside High School grounds zoned R-2 and Las Montanas Apartments complex zoned R-3. Policy Summary Land use policy guidance is provided by the Kino Area Plan (KAP), and the General Plan. The General Plan states within Element #4, Community Character and Design, under Policy 3.7 that whenever possible, telecommunications facilities be located, installed and maintained to minimize visual impacts and preserve views. Also under Policy 4.6 states to promote the coordination of efforts of government, private developers, and utility firms to improve the appearance of necessary aboveground utility lines and structures. The proposed monopole will be disguised as a palm tree and will be located within a developed site zoned P-1. 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 The applicant attended a presubmittal meeting with staff on June 18, 2008, and held the required neighborhood meeting on Jul. 27, 2008. No neighbors attended, only the property owner's representative attended the meeting. Recommendation Adequate information has been provided to determine that a plan amendment is not required. It is recommended that this application be accepted for processing. Plan Policy 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 incentives 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. Kino Area Plan Overall Goal To establish guidelines for the future growth of the Kino area and to provide a balance of uses and a wide range of activities, including employment, shopping, housing, and recreation. Industrial All areas in the region have particular characteristics, which make them more suitable for certain land uses than other areas. Sites in the Kino area have a number of features appropriate for industrial facilities. These include: 1) good accessibility to airport, railroad, Interstate 10 and truck facilities 2) relatively inexpensive vacant land, and 3) large amounts of industrial zoned land. For these and other reasons, rapid industrial development is occurring and will continue to occur in Kino. SUB-GOAL: Encourage the integration of appropriate industrial sites within the Kino Area. (GP, Section 11, Policy 8B) POLICY 1: Concentrated industrial development should be promoted on the land immediately north and east of the Tucson International Airport (Site 1). 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 · Site amenities such as walls and landscaping s:\caserev\SP-ECPT\SE08-09\ SE-08-31 AT&T at New Spain Industrial Park - Sears Boulevard ipc |