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Plan Review Detail
Review Status: Completed
Review Details: REZONING - ZE HEARING
Plan Number - T08SE00033
Review Name: REZONING - ZE HEARING
Review Status: Completed
| Review Date | Reviewer's Name | Type of Review | Description | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/22/2008 | MCASTRO2 | DOT ENGINEERING | REVIEW | Completed | TDOT Engineering has no objections. Andy Dinauer |
| 08/25/2008 | DAVE MANN | FIRE | REVIEW | Approved | |
| 08/25/2008 | MARK CASTRO | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | OFFICE OF CONSERVATION & SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT | Completed | No objections, no conditions Frank Sousa |
| 08/25/2008 | MARK CASTRO | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | PIMA ASSN OF GOVTS | Completed | COMMENT: NO OBJECTIONS OR ADVERSE COMMENTS Vehicle Trip Generation: Daily: NOT AVAILABLE KoSok Chae, Ph.D. 177 N. Church Ave., Suite 405 |
| 08/25/2008 | MARK CASTRO | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | ADOT | Completed | ADOT has NO COMMENT on the Rezoning New Special Exception. Douglas Kratina |
| 08/26/2008 | TERRY STEVENS | ZONING | REVIEW | Completed | CDRC TRANSMITTAL TO: Development Services Department Rezoning Section FROM: Terry Stevens Lead Planner PROJECT: AT&T - Benson Hwy. zoning is C2 2190 E. Benson Hwy Special Exception Case Number - SE-08-33 TRANSMITTAL: August 26, 2008 1. The proposed use falls under the LUC Sec. 2.5.4.3 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. If you have any questions about this transmittal, please call Terry Stevens, (520) 836-4961 or email Terry.Stevens@tucsonaz.gov. |
| 08/29/2008 | ANDY VERA | ENV SVCS | REVIEW | Completed | ES has no objections to this rezoning request. |
| 09/02/2008 | MARK CASTRO | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | PIMA CNTY WASTEWATER | Completed | The PCWMD has no objection to the proposed special exception to add a 12-foot extension to an existing 58-foot monopole to accommodate the addition of six antennas. Associated ground equipment will be placed inside the existing 240 square-foot fenced area. Don Willhoit Sr. CEA, Capacity Management Section Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department |
| 09/02/2008 | JULIE YBARRA | SIGNS | SIGN CODE REVIEW | Completed | The above referenced case is located in the General Business District of the Tucson Sign Code. However, signs are not allowed or will be permitted to be placed on any cell towers |
| 09/02/2008 | JOE LINVILLE | LANDSCAPE | REVIEW | Approved | |
| 09/05/2008 | MCASTRO2 | TUCSON WATER NEW AREA DEVELOPMENT | REVIEW | Completed | Water availabilty letter received. |
| 09/05/2008 | MARK CASTRO | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | SCHOOL DISTRICT | Completed | No comments received. |
| 09/05/2008 | MARK CASTRO | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | TDOT RTA | Completed | No comments received. |
| 09/05/2008 | MARK CASTRO | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | TDOT STREETS | Completed | No comments received. |
| 09/05/2008 | MARK CASTRO | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | OTHER AGENCIES | Completed | 8/22/08 No comment. Tim Bolton Principal Planner Arizona State Land Department Southern Arizona Real Estate Office |
| 09/05/2008 | 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 |
| 09/05/2008 | MARK CASTRO | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | OTHER AGENCIES | Completed | 8/25/08 Upon review of the provided materials, Davis-Monthan AFB has no concerns or comments. |
| 09/05/2008 | MARK CASTRO | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | OTHER AGENCIES | Completed | 8/25/08 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 |
| 09/05/2008 | MARK CASTRO | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | OTHER AGENCIES | Completed | 8/27/08 The Tucson Airport Authority has reviewed the above referenced project and has no comments or concerns. Thank you for the opportunity to review this project. Judy Alexander, CAE Sr. Director Regulatory & Environmental Studies Tucson Airport Authority |
| 09/05/2008 | MARK CASTRO | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | OTHER AGENCIES | Completed | 9/04/08 No concerns/comments. CSO Becky Noel Tucson Police Dept |
| 09/05/2008 | MARK CASTRO | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | PARKS & RECREATION | Completed | No comments received. |
| 09/08/2008 | JOSE ORTIZ | DOT TRAFFIC | REVIEW | Completed | TDOT-Traffic has no objections to the proposed special exception. |
| 09/09/2008 | MATT FLICK | ENGINEERING | REVIEW | Completed | DSD Engineering has no objection or adverse comments. Additional detention/retention is not required. |
| 09/17/2008 | JOHN BEALL | COMMUNITY PLANNING | REVIEW | Completed | DEPARTMENT OF URBAN PLANNING & DESIGN SE-08-33 AT&T - Benson Hwy. C-2 Special Exception ZEFNP Kino Area Plan 09/17/08 rh This Special Exception request is to allow the collocation of a wireless telecommunications facility. The proposal is to extend an existing 58-foot-high wireless communication pole to a height of 70 feet and adding six AT&T antennas. The equipment will be placed at the base of the pole inside an existing fenced area. The site is located at 2190 E. Benson Highway. The site is adjacent to C-2 and C-3 zoning to the west and C-3 and C-1 zoning to the south and to the east with C-2 zoning across Benson Highway. Guidance for this land use request is provided by the Kino Area Plan (KAP), the General Plan (GP), and Design Guidelines. Policy Summary KAP commercial subgoal, is to provide for an adequate amount and appropriate arrangement of commercial development within the Kino Plan area. Policy 1.c. is to encourage private developers to utilize existing provisions in the Land Use Code which allow the integration of appropriate commercial and supportive service activities within industrial parks. The KAP does not specifically address communication antennas. 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 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. Discussion This Special Exception request is to allow the collocation of a wireless telecommunications facility by extending an existing 58-foot-high wireless communication pole to a height of 70 feet and adding six AT&T antennas. The equipment will be placed at the base of the pole inside an existing chain-link fenced area. The existing communication pole is located on a vacant, commercially zoned parcel approximately 250 feet southwest of the Benson Highway. A well-landscaped industrial park lies to the south west of the pole location. Directly east of the pole location is a minimally screened nonresidential use. The GP supports communication pole requests when visual impacts are minimized. No stealth techniques are proposed for this location. The only positive reduction in visual clutter results from co-location on an existing facility. This approach meets the minimum requirement of policy direction. Consideration should be given to reducing the "standoff" separation to 18 inches and the "sector arm" width to 42 inches to further minimize visual clutter. An opaque fence or wall with appropriate buffering should be used to screen the equipment area. Recommendation The proposed special exception can be supported and is in general compliance with applicable policy and the intent of the Kino Area Plan the General Plan, and the Design Guidelines Manual. The following special exception conditions are recommended to support applicable policies. 1. The proposed Monopole shall not exceed seventy feet in height with "standoff" separation not to exceed 18 inches and the "sector arm" width not to exceed 42 inches. · GP Element 4, Policy 3., 3.7 · GP Element 4, Policy 5, 5.5, 5.5.A 2. Monopole shall be painted with non-reflective paint. · GP Element 4, Policy 3., 3.7 · GP Element 4, Policy 5, 5.5, 5.5.A 3. Equipment compound shall include exterior landscaping that will consist of trees and drought-tolerant vegetation around an opaque screen. Buffering to be placed on the south and west sides of the enclosure. · GP Element 4, Policy 3., 3.7 · GP Element 4, Policy 5., 5.5, 5.5.A · Design Guidelines Manual (1.B.3.d) Plan Policy 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. Commercial Commercial development is an important part of any community and can contribute to an attractive and convenient living environment. Kino is in the unique position of providing for various commercial needs. On a regional level, it will continue to fulfill a tourist-oriented commercial function. In addition, commercial activity will increase to meet the supportive service needs of in-coming industrial employers/employees Demand for increased neighborhood-oriented shopping facilities will continue as a result of increased residential development. Such commercial functions should be arranged to best serve the needs of the neighborhood, community and region and should be encouraged to occur within an activity center framework where possible. Some land originally designated for commercial uses may be considered more appropriate for other uses due to changing area needs and trends. SUB-GOAL: Provide for an adequate amount and appropriate arrangement of commercial development within Kino. POLICY 1: The City should promote a variety of commercial activity centers within Kino to accommodate future regional, community, and neighborhood commercial needs (GP, Section 11, Policy 5 & 7A, B, C). This can be accomplished by: c. Encouraging private developers to utilize existing provisions in the Land Use Code which allow the integration of appropriate commercial and supportive service activities within industrial parks. General Plan Element 4: Community Character and Design Policy 3: Preserve scenic view of natural features and community landmarks 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 visual impact of cellular towers will be 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 infrastructure, not only in 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 · Site amenities such as walls and landscaping s:\caserev\SP-ECPT\SE08-09\ SE-08-33 AT&T - Benson Hwy. |