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Plan Review Detail
Review Status: Completed
Review Details: REZONING - IPC
Plan Number - T08SE00039
Review Name: REZONING - IPC
Review Status: Completed
| Review Date | Reviewer's Name | Type of Review | Description | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/17/2008 | TERRY STEVENS | ZONING | REVIEW | Completed | TO: Rezoning Division Re: Acceptance of Information for Plan Compliance (IPC) AT&T at Holy Trinity Church 5951 S. 12th Ave. R-1 zoning Special Exception Case Number - SE-08-39 1. The proposed use falls under the LUC Sec. 2.3.4.3 Special Exception Land Uses, Commercial Services Use Group, Sec. 6.3.5. Communications "17", 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 |
| 09/24/2008 | DAVE MANN | FIRE | REVIEW | Approved | |
| 09/24/2008 | JUDITH IMHOFF | COMMUNITY PLANNING | REVIEW | Completed | DEPARTMENT OF URBAN PLANNING & DESIGN SE-08-39, AT&T at Holy Trinity - 12th Avenue; R-1 Zoning Examiner Legislative Procedure 12th-Valencia Area Plan and General Plan (Ward 1) 9/23/08 jsh (initial plan compliance review) Introduction - This special exception request is to install a 65-foot high stealth monopalm at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, a 4.6-acre parcel at 5951 S. 12th Avenue, at the southeast corner of South 12th Avenue and West Calle Alvord. The monopalm and ground equipment would be located in a 1600-square-foot lease area north of the existing church building. The lease area, which would be accessed from 12th Avenue, would be enclosed by an 8-foot-high slump stone wall that would match the church building. Area Land Uses and Zoning - Site. The church parcel is rectangular and elongated in a north-south direction. Development consists of the church building, which is near the center of the parcel; the main parking area south of the building; and an overflow parking area to the north. The parking areas are connected by a paved area west of the building. More than half of the parcel is vacant and undeveloped, with relatively sparse vegetation. Surroundings. Areas surrounding the site are zoned and developed with residential or residentially-compatible uses. 12th Avenue, an arterial street per the Major Streets and Routes Plan, borders the site on the west. Calle Alvord, a local street, is to the north. North of Calle Alvord is a large, 2-story apartment complex in R-3 zoning. East of the church site is a vacant, undeveloped parcel, and further east are single-family residences, all in R-1 zoning. Single-family residences in R-1 zoning are also to the northeast and south of the site. Across 12th Avenue to the west is the City of Tucson Mission Manor Park, and south of that is Mission Manor Elementary School. Both the park and school are zoned R-1. Tucson International Airport (TIA). TIA is a little over one mile southeast of the site. The church parcel is located within the Airport Environs Zone Airport Hazard District (AHD) and Noise Control District (NCD-65). The proposed cellular communication facility use is allowed in these zones, provided the proposed height is within the designated height limit. Land Use Plan Policy Summary - Policies in both plans support non-residential development if the scale and character of the development will be compatible with or will complement the surrounding neighborhood. Policies in the 12th Avenue-Valencia Road Area Plan support development on the perimeter of residential areas that will protect and ensure the quality of life for area residents. Site design must demonstrate sensitivity to the surrounding uses. Wireless communication antennae arrays are discouraged unless they are concealed, disguised or collocated on existing structures. General Plan policies require that telecommunications facilities be located, installed and maintained to minimize visual impact and preserve views. Policies encourage providers to install facilities not only in newer areas, but also in older neighborhoods, to increase opportunities for all citizens to have access to high-tech telecom services. Other policies support water conservation and the use of water harvesting to promote efficient use of water resources. Adequate Information for Plan Compliance - The applicant attended a presubmittal meeting with staff on April 23, 2008. The required neighborhood meeting was held on June 18, 2008. Three neighbors attended. Based on the information provided, no concerns or objections were voiced. A site inventory/design compatibility report was submitted with the application. The application materials are complete. Sufficient information has been provided to demonstrate compliance with the land use plans, and a plan amendment is not needed. Recommendation - It is recommended that the application be distributed for further processing. LAND USE PLAN POLICIES 12th AVENUE-VALENCIA ROAD AREA PLAN - (the site is not in any of the subareas) General Land Use Plan Policies Policy 2 is to encourage development throughout the Plan area to complement the existing scale, character, and identity of the surrounding neighborhood. Policy 3 is to support development on the perimeter of residential areas that serves to protect and enhance the quality of life for neighborhood residents. Policy 4 is to demonstrate sensitivity to surrounding uses through the use of design, location, orientation, landscaping, screening, and other means, as outlined in the Design Guidelines. Office and Commercial Land Use Policies Policy 3 is to ensure that appropriate design elements and buffering techniques are incorporated into development proposals during the zoning application and associated development review processes, to ensure sensitive design of office and commercial developments adjacent to established neighborhoods. Policy 6 is to discourage wireless communication antennae arrays unless concealed, disguised, or collocated on existing buildings or structures. Design Guidelines Design Guideline B.3. is to incorporate water harvesting techniques into the landscape irrigation design. 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. Element 8, Policy 3 is to promote water conservation. § Supporting Policy 3.2 is to support conservation and efficient water use in an effort to minimize the need for new water sources. Design Guideline I.B.3.b., Water Harvesting - The intent is to conserve water resources and preserve drainage patterns, thereby reducing engineering and irrigation costs. Solutions include designing for water harvesting to direct all excess runoff onto vegetated areas by providing depressed areas around newly planted trees and shrubs, and harvesting runoff using surface grading. s:\caserev\SP-EXCPT\SE08-09\SE-08-39_AT&T_Holy_Trinity_12th_Ave_ipc.doc |
| 09/26/2008 | MATT FLICK | ENGINEERING | REVIEW | Completed | The request contains sufficient information to determine compliance with the 12th Avenue - Valencia Road Area Plan. It should be noted there is an error on the Hydrology Map submitted with the General Site Inventory: the site does lie within a Balanced Basin. |