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Plan Review Detail
Review Status: Completed
Review Details: REZONING - ZE HEARING
Plan Number - T08SE00049
Review Name: REZONING - ZE HEARING
Review Status: Completed
| Review Date | Reviewer's Name | Type of Review | Description | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/09/2009 | JIMHOFF1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | PARKS & RECREATION | Completed | Parks and Recreation has no comments. Glenn Hicks Capital Planning and Development Parks & Recreation Dept., City of Tucson 900 S. Randolph Way Tucson, Az. 85716 |
| 01/12/2009 | 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 or sign permits will be allowed to be placed at this site to a cell tower |
| 01/12/2009 | JIMHOFF1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | ADOT | Completed | ADOT has NO COMMENT on this project. Douglas Kratina |
| 01/12/2009 | JIMHOFF1 | DOT ENGINEERING | REVIEW | Completed | No objections. Andy Dinauer |
| 01/14/2009 | DAVE MANN | FIRE | REVIEW | Approved | |
| 01/15/2009 | TERRY STEVENS | ZONING | REVIEW | Completed | 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 |
| 01/15/2009 | ANDY VERA | ENV SVCS | REVIEW | Completed | ES has no objections to this request as it pertains to solid waste disposal. If you have any questions you may contact Andy Vera at (520) 791-5543 ext 1212 or e-mail: Andy.Vera@tucsonaz.gov |
| 01/15/2009 | DCORRAL1 | COMMUNITY PLANNING | REVIEW | Completed | DEPARTMENT OF URBAN PLANNING & DESIGN SE-08-49 AT&T - at El Encanto - Broadway Blvd. C-1 Special Exception Sam Hughes Neighborhood Plan and General Plan 1/12/09 dcorral The proposed special exception land use is for the installation of an unmanned AT&T wireless communications facility designed for two (2) carriers to be located on a commercial office site at 2919 E. Broadway Boulevard, zoned C-1. The proposed antennae for the communications facility will be mounted on a new 70-foot tall stealth monopalm. The associated equipment cabinets will be located inside the existing office building in a 257 square foot leased area. The actual siting of the proposed 70-foot high monopalm is at the north side of the existing office building. The subject site is bounded by C-1 zoning to east and west, C-1 zoning across Broadway to the south, and R-2 zoning to the north. The General Plan (GP) and the Sam Hughes Neighborhood Plan (SHNP) provide land use guidance for the subject parcel. Policy Summary SHNP Land Use, Goal 1, Policy 1.2. - Broadway Frontage, is to allow general commercial uses provided new developments furnish required access, off-street parking, and circulation which will not be eliminated or adversely affected by future dedications for, and construction of, any projects recommended by the Broadway Corridor Study. The GP 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 the GP 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 office commercial site zoned C-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 This site is a reasonable fit for the proposed telecommunications facility, as it is not readily visible to the general public and will be stealth designed in the form of a monopalm. Although Broadway Boulevard is a Gateway Route, the actual siting of the monopalm is on the north side of the property away from Broadway Boulevard. The antennas will be concealed within the branch canopy of the tree, and bark cladding will be placed on the vertical structure to authenticate the appearance of the trunk. There are about 25 existing palm trees of varying heights around the proposed site. The associated equipment cabinets will be located inside the existing office building in a 257 square foot leased area. The second wireless carrier will also be painted to match the trunk of the monopalm. The General Plan and the Sam Hughes Neighborhood Plan support development that is designed to be compatible with and sensitive to surrounding land uses. The proposed telecommunications facility appears to have been reasonably designed to blend in with the surroundings, and therefore, does not conflict with Plan policies. Recommendation The proposed special exception land use for the installation of an unmanned AT&T T Mobile wireless communications located on a commercial office site at 2919 E. Broadway Boulevard, can be supported and is consistent with the policy and intent of the General Plan and the Sam Hughes Neighborhood Plan. The following conditions are recommended to further the proposal's compliance with the General Plan and the Sam Hughes Neighborhood Plan policies: 1) The monopole will be stealth designed in the form of a palm tree and the antennas will be concealed within the branch canopy of the tree. Bark cladding will be placed on the vertical structure to authenticate the appearance of the trunk. Relevant Policies · GP Element 4, Policy 3.7 · SHNP Policy 2 · DG I.B.3.f · DG I.B.2.e 2) Second wireless carrier will be painted to match the trunk of the monopalm. Relevant Policies · GP Element 4, Policy 3.7 · SHNP Policy 2 · DG I.B.3.f · DG I.B.2.e 3) The monopalm shall be no higher than 65 feet. Relevant Policies · GP Element 4, Policy 3.7 · SHNP Policy 2 · DG I.B.3.f · DG I.B.2.e Applicable Plan Policies Sam Hughes Neighborhood Plan PLAN GOAL: The goal of the Plan is to create a safe and enjoyable living environment and protect the integrity of the Sam Hughes Neighborhood. In order to accomplish this goal, it is proposed that the following actions be taken: Policy 1: Discourage rezoning of land which would allow densities higher than currently permitted under the existing R-1 zoning classification, except for those lots which access onto Speedway Boulevard and Broadway and at the intersections of Sixth Street and Tucson Boulevard and Sixth Street and Campbell Avenue. See Map 4 for proposed commercial node areas. 2. Broadway Frontage. General commercial uses are appropriate provided new developments furnish required access, off-street parking, and circulation which will not be eliminated or adversely affected by future dedications for, and construction of, any projects recommended by the Broadway Corridor Study. Policy 2: Preserve the unique diversity and character of the neighborhood's historic and architectural value. General Plan Element 4: Community Character and Design Policy 3. Preserve scenic views 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.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 f. Landscape Screens (I.B.3.f) Intent - Use landscape. Grading, and walls to screen less visually attractive uses. Solutions - screen dumpster areas, outside storage, utility, and other free-standing equipment and water pumping stations by integrating them with the design and materials of the principal structure. Use a minimum six-foot high masonry wall and two or more of the following: · Sound absorbent/sound scattering wall facing material such as tile, stone, or brick · Earth berms · Dense planting up to six-foot high s:\caserev\sp-excpt\se06-07\06-41.doc |
| 01/16/2009 | JOE LINVILLE | LANDSCAPE | REVIEW | Approved | |
| 01/21/2009 | JIMHOFF1 | TUCSON WATER NEW AREA DEVELOPMENT | REVIEW | Completed | Water assurance letter received. |
| 01/23/2009 | MATT FLICK | ENGINEERING | REVIEW | Completed | DSD Engineering has no objection or adverse comment to the proposed Special Exception for a monopalm wireless communications facility. The proposed site lies north of an existing commercial building along the northern side of Broadway Boulevard about 500 feet west of Country Club Road. Broadway Boulevard is an MS&R Gateway Arterial with a proposed right-of-way of 150 feet in width. Existing right-of-way is insufficient and measures about 110 feet in width. Drainage is generally to the west. The site is not located in a mapped floodplain and lies within the Tucson Arroyo watershed. No detention/retention is required; the Tucson Arroyo watershed is a non-designated basin. 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 |
| 01/27/2009 | NSTEVEN1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | PIMA CNTY WASTEWATER | Completed | PIMA COUNTY WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT No comment (see letter from Arlan Colton, dated 1/26/09) |
| 01/28/2009 | JOSE ORTIZ | DOT TRAFFIC | REVIEW | Completed | No comment received. |
| 01/28/2009 | JIMHOFF1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | SCHOOL DISTRICT | Completed | No comment. |
| 01/28/2009 | JIMHOFF1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | OFFICE OF CONSERVATION & SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT | Completed | No comment received. |
| 01/28/2009 | JIMHOFF1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | PIMA ASSN OF GOVTS | Completed | No comment received. |
| 01/28/2009 | JIMHOFF1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | TDOT RTA | Completed | No comment received. |
| 01/28/2009 | JIMHOFF1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | TDOT STREETS | Completed | No comment received. |
| 01/28/2009 | JIMHOFF1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | OTHER AGENCIES | Completed | Judith, TEP Land Management has no comment on SE-08-49 AT&T at EL Encanto (wireless cell tower and antennas concealed within an artificial palm, 65 feet in height). Laura J. Pinnas Environmental and Land Use Planner Land Management Tucson Electric Power Company PO Box 711, Mail Stop DS315 Tucson, AZ 85702 Distribution Planning has no comments or concerns regarding this project. Thanks, Donovan Tucson Electric Power Company |
| 01/28/2009 | JIMHOFF1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | OTHER AGENCIES | Completed | No comment. Tim Bolton Principal Planner Arizona State Land Department Southern Arizona Real Estate Office 177 N Church, Suite 1100 Tucson, AZ 85701 |
| 01/28/2009 | JIMHOFF1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | OTHER AGENCIES | Completed | Hi Judith, NRPR has reviewed the above-mentioned application and has no objection to the request. Thank you, Greg Hagen, ASLA Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation Planning & Development |
| 01/28/2009 | JIMHOFF1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | OTHER AGENCIES | Completed | 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 Sr. Director Regulatory & Environmental Studies Tucson Airport Authority |
| 01/28/2009 | JIMHOFF1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | OTHER AGENCIES | Completed | I have no issues with this proposal. CSO Becky Noel Tucson Police Dept |
| 01/28/2009 | JIMHOFF1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | OTHER AGENCIES | Completed | PC Development Services 1/26/09 Subject: SE-08-49 AT&T at El Encanto - Broadway Blvd., C-1 Zone Ward: 6 Pima County has compiled the following comments regarding the above-mentioned proposed Special Exception. PLANNING DIVISION The Planning Division has no comments or objections to the proposed cellular phone tower. Distribution to pertinent departments within the county garnered comments from the Cultural Resources Department only. Those comments are as follows: CULTURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT REPORT COT and the developer should be aware of the cultural resources sensitivity of the proposed development property and appropriate measures should be taken before any ground-disturbing construction occurs. Although, in this case, cultural resources survey would not be recommended to identify any significant cultural or historic resources that may be present, visual impacts to adjacent cultural resources may be considered. However, once development construction commences, Arizona state laws protecting cultural resources and human remains should be enforced. In the event that human remains, including human skeletal remains, cremations, and/or ceremonial objects and funerary objects are found during excavation or construction, ground-disturbing activities must cease in the immediate vicinity of the discovery. State Laws ARS 41-865 and/or ARS 41-844 require that the Arizona State Museum be notified of the discovery at (520) 621-4795 so that appropriate arrangements can be made for the repatriation and reburial of the remains by cultural groups who claim cultural or religious affinity to them. The human remains will be removed from the site by a professional archaeologist pending consultation and review by the Arizona State Museum and the concerned cultural groups. If you have any questions, please contact Courtney Rose at 740-6858. ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING REPORT No comment TRANSPORTATION REPORT No Comment SUBDIVISION REVIEW SECTION REPORT No Comment COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DIVISION No comment DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY No Comment PARKS AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT REPORT No comment Arlan M. Colton FAICP Planning Official, Pima County Development Services |