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Plan Review Detail
Review Status: Completed
Review Details: REZONING - IPC
Plan Number - T08SE00034
Review Name: REZONING - IPC
Review Status: Completed
| Review Date | Reviewer's Name | Type of Review | Description | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/19/2008 | TERRY STEVENS | ZONING | REVIEW | Completed | TO: Rezoning Division Re: Acceptance of Information for Plan Compliance (IPC) AT&T - Campbell Ave. 2420 N. Campbell Ave. Special Exception Case Number - SE-08-34 1. The proposed use falls under the LUC Sec. 2.5.3.3 Special Exception Land Uses, 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 .E.2, or Sec. 3.5.4.20.B, .C, and .F.1, 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 |
| 08/20/2008 | DAVE MANN | FIRE | REVIEW | Approved | |
| 08/26/2008 | JHERSHE1 | COMMUNITY PLANNING | REVIEW | Completed | DEPARTMENT OF URBAN PLANNING & DESIGN SE-08-34 AT&T - Campbell Ave C-1 Special Exception (Zoning Examiner Full Notice Procedure) Cragin-Keeling Area Plan and General Plan 8/26/08 jsh (initial plan compliance review) Introduction - This special exception request is to replace an existing metal lattice tower with a 66-foot-high "stealth" monopalm, to conceal wireless communication antennas. The lattice tower, which would be removed after the new equipment has been installed, is attached to the northern wall of a retail building (comic store) located at 2420 N. Campbell Road, at the northeast corner of Campbell and Grant Roads. The monopalm would be located on the north side of the retail building, approximately 53 feet east of the lattice tower. Ground equipment, which would be located in a lease area on the eastern side of the building, would be enclosed by an 8-foot-high metal fence with wood slats. The applicant indicted there is insufficient space for a masonry wall around the ground equipment. Access to the site would be via a paved north-south alley located directly east of the building, on Spring Street, which abuts the site to the north. Parking would be provided in a dirt area directly north of the ground equipment lease area. Surrounding Land Uses and Zoning - The northeast corner of Campbell and Grant is zoned C-1 and developed with commercial uses along both street frontages, stepping back to narrow areas of O-3 then R-2 zoning, with R-1 in the neighborhood interior. Commercial development in this area is consistent with traditional, older, strip development along arterial streets: the buildings are generally older and small by today's standards, little parking is available, and there is minimal to no landscaping along the street frontage. The transition from non-residential uses along the arterial streets to single-family uses in the neighborhood interior is generally abrupt, although in places limited multi-family residential development provides a transition. The special exception site is located on the south side of Spring Street, one short block north of Grant Road. Areas to the north, south and west are zoned C-1 and developed with retail uses. East of the site is a paved alley. Across the alley to the east are commercial uses along Grant Road in C-1 zoning, and a single-story office use in O-3 zoning directly to the east. To the northeast across Spring Street are triplexes in O-3 zoning. A short distance to the east are single-family residences in an established R-1 neighborhood. Land Use Plan Policy Summary - The site is within the bounds of the Cragin-Keeling Area Plan (C-KAP). Both the C-KAP and the General Plan support new development if it will be compatible with the surrounding areas, especially lower-intensity uses, such as residential neighborhoods. General Plan policies require that cellular communication facilities be designed and installed to minimize visual impacts and preserve views. Also, policies support development that will maintain and/or enhance the functional and aesthetic qualities of the streetscape. Adequate Information for Plan Compliance - The applicant held the required neighborhood meeting on June 23, 2008. No neighbors attended. The applicant attended a special exception pre-submittal meeting with staff on May 14, 2008. Development Services staff indicated that the site could be non-conforming and there could be zoning issues. It was also noted that Campbell Avenue is a Gateway Route, and adopted policy direction is to reduce visual clutter along Gateway Routes. Urban Planning and Design (UPD) staff discussed the importance of minimizing visual impacts on the surrounding areas. While reviewing the application, UPD staff had some questions about the compatibility of the monopalm with the surroundings. The applicant indicated that while there are more tall pine trees in the neighborhood, and not many palms, there isn't room on the site for a fake pine tree. Staff agreed. Based on a review of the information submitted and discussions with the applicant, sufficient information has been provided to demonstrate that this proposal complies with the applicable land use plans. Recommendation - It is recommended that the application be distributed for further processing. Please note that it is unclear if the proposed dirt parking area will satisfy Land Use Code requirements. s:\caserev\SP-EXCPT\SE08-09\ SE-08-34 AT&T - Campbell Ave ipc LAND USE POLICIES CRAGIN-KEELING AREA PLAN Residential Policy 2 is to preserve the quality of life in residential areas. Non-residential Policy 2 is to encourage a mix of non-residential and higher-density residential uses along arterial streets as shown on the Land Use Map, when proposed development is compatibly designed with adjacent less intense uses. GENERAL PLAN Element 2 Policy 3 is to protect established neighborhoods by supporting compatible development. Supporting Policy 3.9 is to support nonresidential uses, where the scale and intensity of use will be compatible with adjacent uses, including residential development, neighborhood schools and businesses. Element 4, Supporting Policy 3.7 requires that, whenever possible, telecommunication 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 4 is to design and maintain streets to enhance their overall functional and aesthetic quality. Supporting Policy 4.6 is to promote the coordination of efforts of government, private developers, and utility firms to improve the appearance of necessary above ground utility lines and structures. Policy 5 is to promote neighborhood identity and visual character. Action 5.5.A is to consider incentives 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. |
| 08/26/2008 | MATT FLICK | ENGINEERING | REVIEW | Completed | The request contains adequate information to determine compliance with the Cragin-Keeling Area Plan. |