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Plan Review Detail
Review Status: Completed
Review Details: REZONING - ZE HEARING
Plan Number - T09SE00061
Review Name: REZONING - ZE HEARING
Review Status: Completed
| Review Date | Reviewer's Name | Type of Review | Description | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/12/2010 | DCORRAL1 | DOT ENGINEERING | REVIEW | Completed | TDOT Engineering has no objections. |
| 01/12/2010 | JULIE YBARRA | SIGNS | SIGN CODE REVIEW | Completed | The above referenced case is in the General Business District of the Tucson Sign Code. There are no signs allowed on cell towers and there are no billboards on or near this location. Per site inspection no violations exist on site J. Ybarra |
| 01/12/2010 | DCORRAL1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | ADOT | Completed | Regional Traffic No comments from Traffic Engineering on this submittal. The development will not affect any ADOT facilities and recommends approval from the City. |
| 01/12/2010 | DCORRAL1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | OTHER AGENCIES | Completed | The Zoning Administration section of PDSD has no objection to CASE: SE-09-61 AT&T - Harrison Road. |
| 01/12/2010 | DCORRAL1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | OTHER AGENCIES | Completed | I have no issues with this proposal. CSO Becky Noel #37968 Tucson Police Dept 837-7428 |
| 01/12/2010 | DCORRAL1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | OTHER AGENCIES | Completed | Application and cover sheet of plan reviewed. No Conditions for this case. irene ogata, rla, ASLA, AzAPA urban landscape manager City of Tucson Office of Conservation & Sustainable Development, 3rd floor 201 n. stone P.O. Box 27210 tucson, az 8570 |
| 01/12/2010 | DCORRAL1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | OTHER AGENCIES | Completed | Tucson Airport Authority does not oppose the subject rezoning application. thank you Jordan D. Feld, AICP Director of Planning Tucson Airport Authority 7005 S. Plumer Ave. Tucson, AZ 85756 |
| 01/12/2010 | DCORRAL1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | OTHER AGENCIES | Completed | DSD Pima County has no objections to this case. |
| 01/12/2010 | DCORRAL1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | OTHER AGENCIES | Completed | We have reviewed the special exception request (CASE: SE-09-61 AT&T - Harrison Road, Zoned C-1 WARD: 2) & have no objections. Darren T. Horstmeier Chief, Asset Optimization 355th Civil Engineer Squadron Davis-Monthan AFB DSN 228-5161, Comm 520-228-5161 |
| 01/12/2010 | DCORRAL1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | OTHER AGENCIES | Completed | No comment. Tim Bolton Arizona State Land |
| 01/25/2010 | DCORRAL1 | ENV SVCS | REVIEW | Completed | ES has no objections to this rezoning request. Thanks, Andy Vera City of Tucson Environmental Services Accounts Representative Supervisor |
| 01/25/2010 | DCORRAL1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | TDOT RTA | Completed | No comments. |
| 01/25/2010 | DCORRAL1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | TDOT STREETS | Completed | No comment. |
| 01/25/2010 | DCORRAL1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | PARKS & RECREATION | Completed | Parks and Recreation has no comments. |
| 01/25/2010 | DCORRAL1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | OFFICE OF CONSERVATION & SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT | Completed | No comment. |
| 01/25/2010 | DCORRAL1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | PIMA ASSN OF GOVTS | Completed | CASE: SE-09-61 AT&T - Harrison Road, Zoned C-1 WARD: 2 COMMENT: NO OBJECTIONS OR ADVERSE COMMENTS Vehicle Trip Generation: Not Available Please call if you have questions or need additional information. Thanks ------------------------------------------- KoSok Chae, Ph.D. |
| 01/25/2010 | DCORRAL1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | PIMA CNTY WASTEWATER | Completed | No comments. |
| 01/25/2010 | DCORRAL1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | SCHOOL DISTRICT | Completed | No comment. |
| 02/01/2010 | DCORRAL1 | TUCSON WATER NEW AREA DEVELOPMENT | REVIEW | Completed | No comment. |
| 12/11/2009 | MATT FLICK | ENGINEERING | REVIEW | Completed | T09SE00061 - AT&T - Harrison Road, Special Exception, C-1, Ward 2 PDSD Engineering has no objection or adverse comment to the approval of a Special Exception for construction of wireless communications facilities. The proposed monopalm tower and associated facilities are located behind (along the eastern side of) the Albertson's supermarket located at the northeast corner of Broadway Boulevard and Harrison Road. Both roadways are classified as MS&R Arterials with proposed rights-of-way of 120 feet. Existing rights-of-way exceed the MS&R rights-of-way. The posted speed limit on both roadways is 40 mph. There is existing paved access to the proposed communications site from both Harrison Road and Broadway Boulevard. Construction of the masonry enclosure does not appear to inhibit access to the existing trash enclosure located north of the proposed communications site. The site lies neither within a mapped floodplain nor within an erosion hazard area. The site lies in the Wrightstown Wash watershed, a non-designated basin. Even though it is proposed to be located on a commercial site greater than one acre in area, the proposed communications site is impervious in its existing condition. Neither detention nor threshold retention is required; site drainage will flow into existing detention/retention basins located at the northeastern corner of the supermarket development site. No conditions are requested. Matt Flick, P.E. Project Manager Planning & Development Services City of Tucson Phone: (520) 837-4931 Fax: (520) 791-4340 Please visit our web site: www.tucsonaz.gov/dsd |
| 12/14/2009 | DAVE MANN | FIRE | REVIEW | Approved | |
| 12/16/2009 | JOE LINVILLE | LANDSCAPE | REVIEW | Approved | |
| 12/17/2009 | JOSE ORTIZ | DOT TRAFFIC | REVIEW | Completed | TDOT-Traffic has no objections to the proposed Special Exception Request. |
| 12/21/2009 | JHERSHE1 | COMMUNITY PLANNING | REVIEW | Completed | PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES SE-09-61 AT&T - Harrison Road C-1, ZELP (Ward 2) Pantano East Area Plan and General Plan 12/16/09 jsh (detailed review) Issue - This is a request by Jamie Weiss of FM Group, Inc., on behalf of AT&T, to allow a wireless communications tower as a special exception use in the C-1 zone. The special exception site is at 60 N. Harrison Road, in the northeast part of a shopping center at the northeast corner of Broadway Boulevard and Harrison Road. The property is owned by Dave Grabbert Ranch, Inc. The preliminary development plan shows a new 70-foot high stealth monopalm, with three sectors of antennas mounted at a center line of 65 feet, and ground equipment, all within an enclosed compound. A communications use of this type is subject to Section 3.5.4.20.G.1 of the Land Use Code, and requires approval through a Zoning Examiner Legislative Procedure, Sections 5.4.1 and 5.4.3. A public hearing before the Zoning Examiner is required. The Zoning Examiner will make a recommendation to the Mayor and Council, who will render a decision to grant the use, with or without conditions, or to deny the use. Surrounding Land Uses and Zoning - The site is north of and adjacent to an Albertson's grocery store, which is on the eastern side of the shopping center. To the east is a constructed drainageway, the Wrightstown Wash, and then vacant, C-1 zoned land. Further east is a credit union. North and northeast of the site is single-family residential development in O-3 and R-1 zoning. The closest residence is about 290 feet north of the lease site. Across Broadway to the south is single-family residential development in R-3 and C-1 zoning. LAND USE PLAN CONSIDERATIONS Policy Guidance. The Pantano East Area Plan and the General Plan provide policy guidance. Pantano East Area Plan Commercial Land Use Policy 1 promotes commercial development in appropriate locations in the area. General Plan Element 2 (Land Use) Policy 3 and Supporting Policy 3.9 protect established residential neighborhoods by supporting compatible development, including non-residential uses, where the scale and intensity of use is compatible with adjacent uses. Element 4 (Community Character and Design) Policies 3.7 and 4.6 support new telecommunications (telecom) facilities if they are located, installed and maintained to minimize visual impacts and preserve views. Coordinated efforts should be made to improve the appearance of cell tower facilities. Visual impacts will be a key consideration during the review process. Action 5.5A encourages telecom providers to install infrastructure in older as well as newer neighborhoods, to increase opportunities for all to have access to high-quality telecom services. Compatibility. The site is located in a commercial shopping center, which is at the intersection of two arterial streets, Broadway Boulevard and Harrison Road. Due to the site's location in a rear parking lot, it will not be visible to most shopping center customers. Also, it's behind an approximately 30-foot tall building (Albertson's), and is set back approximately 390 feet from Broadway, and 600 feet from Harrison, which will help screen it from view of those driving by. The closest single-family residences are approximately 290 feet to the northwest and 320 feet to the northeast. There's also a church about 290 feet north of the site. Because the site is adjacent to a 30-foot tall building, proposed cell tower facility should not be highly visible from the residential area to the north. As per Exhibit 2 submitted with the application, there are several palm trees along the site perimeter adjacent to Broadway and Harrison, as well as other trees in the area. The existing trees will help the proposed monopalm blend in with the surroundings. The proposed lease area will be enclosed within an 8-foot high CMU block wall that will be painted to match the surrounding buildings, which will help it blend in with the shopping center. Based on the location of the lease area, the stealth design proposed, existing vegetation in the area, and the plan to paint the CMU wall to match the shopping center buildings, visual impacts are expected to be minimal. The proposal is consistent with the policy direction in the land use plans. Summary and Conclusion - This cell tower proposal has been sited and designed to have minimal visual impacts on the surroundings. It is generally consistent with the policy direction in the Pantano East Area Plan and the General Plan. To further implement policy objectives, the following are recommended as conditions of granting this special exception use: 1) The monopalm components shall be maintained as needed to preserve the visual integrity and stealth characteristic of the monopalm. (General Plan, Element 4, Policy 3.7) 2) CMU enclosure walls shall be textured and/or painted to match nearby buildings. (General Plan, Element 4, Policy 3.7) 3) Any graffiti on the masonry screen wall enclosure shall be removed within five working days of discovery. (General Plan, Element 4, Policy 3.7) LAND USE PLAN POLICIES Pantano East Area Plan Commercial Land Use Policy 1 promotes commercial development in appropriate locations in the area. 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 4.6 promotes the coordination of efforts of government, private developers and utility firms to improve the appearance of above-ground utilities 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. F:\Shardir\UPDfiles\DevRev\CASE_REVIEW\SP-EXCPT\SE09-10\SE-09-61.doc |
| 12/22/2009 | TERRY STEVENS | ZONING | REVIEW | Completed | CDRC TRANSMITTAL TO: Development Services Department Rezoning Section FROM: Terry Stevens Lead Planner PROJECT: AT&T - Harrison Road 60 N. Harrison Rd - C-1 Zoning Special Exception Case Number - SE-09-61 TRANSMITTAL: December 22, 2009 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 Development designator "8" requires or allows the following: Minimum site required = 43560 sq. ft Floor area ratio = 0.15 Lot Coverage = 20% Maximum building height = 25 feet Interior perimeter yard indicator = FF Off-Street Parking: One technician parking space required. Off-Street Loading: 0 required Bicycle Parking: 0 required Pedestrian Access: Not required. 2. LUC Sec. 3.5.4.20.G.1.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. The information provided does not contain enough information to determine compliance with this section of the LUC. Zoning has reviewed this proposal for compliance with The City of Tucson Development Standard Land Use Code (LUC). If you have any questions about this transmittal, please call Terry Stevens, (520) 836-4961 or email Terry.Stevens@tucsonaz.gov. |