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Plan Review Detail
Review Status: Completed
Review Details: REZONING - IPC
Plan Number - T09SE00060
Review Name: REZONING - IPC
Review Status: Completed
| Review Date | Reviewer's Name | Type of Review | Description | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/02/2009 | MATT FLICK | ENGINEERING | REVIEW | Completed | This request contains adequate information to determine Arcadia-Alamo Plan compliance, and a plan amendment is not required. |
| 12/07/2009 | TERRY STEVENS | ZONING | REVIEW | Completed | TO: Rezoning Division Re: Acceptance of Information for Plan Compliance (IPC) AT&T - Grant Road 4515 E. Grant Rd. R-3 Zoning Special Exception Case Number - SE-09-60 1. The proposed use falls under the LUC Sec. 2.3.6.3 Special Exception Land Uses, Commercial Services Use Group, Sec. 6.3.5. Communications "30", 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. Zoning recommends that the following information be provided prior to submittal for the zoning examiner report. 3. The provided plans do not meet the LUC requirements for the following: a. LUC Sec. 3.5.4.20.E.2.d. The tower and antennae are fifty (50) feet or less in height. b. LUC Sec. 3.5.4.20.F.1.d. The tower and antennae are fifty (50) feet or less in height. c. LUC Sec. 3.5.4.20.G. b. New towers require a minimum separation of one (1) mile from any existing tower, regardless of ownership, unless documentation establishes that no practical alternative exists. Information regarding compliance with this code requirement has not been provided. d. Provide documentation that indicates the number of provided and required parking spaces for the apartment complex (last approved site plan). This plan indicates eliminating 4 parking spaces. This can be allowed only if there is an excess of 4 parking spaces provided. Should you have questions, contact me at 837-4961 please. Terry Stevens, Lead Planner City of Tucson, Development Services Department |
| 12/10/2009 | MPADILL1 | COMMUNITY PLANNING | REVIEW | Completed | DEPARTMENT OF URBAN PLANNING & DESIGN SE-09-60 AT&T - Grant Road R-3 Special Exception Arcadia - Alamo Area Plan and the General Plan 12/08/09 msp This proposal is for a special exception use in the R-3 zone, to allow a stealth cell tower facility. The applicant is proposing to construct a new 75-foot high monopine near the southeast corner of the La Mirada Apartments. The 8.5-acre, 2-story apartment complex is located at 4415 E. Grant Road, on the north side of Grant Road and east of Swan. According to the Major Streets and Routes Plan, both Grant and Swan Roads are arterial streets. The monopine would be located near the southeastern edge of the eastern most building fronting Grant Road. Ground equipment will be located within an 18' x 26' lease area at the southeast corner of the overall site. The lease area will delete four existing parking spaces and will be enclosed by an 8-foot tall masonry wall that will be painted and/or textured to match the apartment buildings. The lease area will be covered by an earth tone fabric shade structure. Access to the cell tower site will be from Grant Road via a 12-foot ingress-egress easement which already functions as a secondary entrance to the complex parking lot area. The site is located along the north side of Grant Road between Swan Road and Goyette Avenue. The site is developed with a multi-family complex zoned R-3 residential; east along Grant Road toward Swan Road are commercial uses zoned C-1 commercial; west along Grant Road is a residential neighborhood zoned R-2 a residential zone with single-family homes and some vacant parcels; and south across Speedway Boulevard has a mix of commercial and office uses with C-1 commercial zone and O-3 office zone, respectfully. The nearest residential property is approximately 260 feet north of the proposed monopine location. There are power poles along the south side of Grant Road, and street lights that rise substantially and are suspended over traffic lanes along Grant Road. Policy Summary The site is within the bounds of the Arcadia-Alamo Area Plan, however, no specific policy direction is provided for cell tower proposals. Policy direction is provided by the General Plan. General Plan Policy 3.7 (Element 4) requires that, if possible, telecommunications facilities be located, installed and maintained to minimize visual impacts and preserve views. Visual impacts are a key consideration during the review process. The proposed 70 foot-tall monopole will be disguised as a 75 foot tall stealth monopine tree and will be located within a multi-family complex zoned R-3. 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 October 28, 2009 and held the required neighborhood meeting on November 17, 2009. Six area residents attended and discussions included; appearance/visual statement of monopole, location, which frequency waves were going to be used, and a request by the neighborhood association was for AT & T to consider being partners with the community and participate in the immediate area of the site with helping the community in their graffiti and litter abatement program. The applicant is proposing to construct a new 70-foot high monopole at the southeast corner of a large, two-story apartment complex located along Grant Road, west of Swan. The 70 foot-tall monopole will be concealed within a 75-foot high monopine. An enclosed equipment lease area will be located across the PAAL to the east and convert four parking spaces for ground equipment use. Existing land use patterns indicates commercial uses are to the east, office to the south across Grant Road and residential to the north with the nearest residential property at approximately 260 feet from the monopole site. Existing vertical structures in the area include the onsite two story apartments, palm/pine trees, power poles, and street lights on Grant Road. The proposed stealth treatment of the monopine and screening of the ground equipment will mitigate visual impacts of this facility. The Plans support requested land uses 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 pine tree. As such, the project is in general compliance in keeping with the intent of these Plans and a plan amendment is not required. 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. Arcadia - Alamo Area Plan Overall Goals: The purpose of the Arcadia-Alamo Area Plan is to guide future development while protecting and enhancing existing uses. A. RESIDENTIAL POLICIES: Policy 2: Preserve and improve the quality of life in residential areas. Policy 2.d. Require appropriate design elements and buffering techniques during the rezoning and associated development plan review processes to ensure the sensitive design of new development in established neighborhoods. These elements must be shown on rezoning concept plans and development plans (see General Design Guidelines). II. GENERAL DESIGN GUIDELINES: Parking and Outdoor Storage Areas Subgoal Guideline-4. Noise generating uses such as loading zones, dumpsters, guard dogs, and loudspeakers should be located away from and buffered from adjacent residential uses and residentially zoned property. Screen dumpster areas, storage areas, utility equipment, or water pumping stations with landscaping and a minimum 6-foot-high masonry wall. Transportation Subgoal: Policy 3: Encourage well designed transportation improvements that enhance the visual environment of the plan area through the use of landscape buffers, berms, noise walls, and/or other means. Policy 3.a. A unified theme of landscaping should be used along the major streets to be compatible with the Arcadia-Alamo area. 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\SE09-10\ SE-09-60 AT&T - Grant Road.ipc |
| 12/11/2009 | DAVE MANN | FIRE | REVIEW | Approved |