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Plan Review Detail
Review Status: Completed
Review Details: REZONING - ZE HEARING
Plan Number - T10SE00057
Review Name: REZONING - ZE HEARING
Review Status: Completed
| Review Date | Reviewer's Name | Type of Review | Description | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/11/2010 | MATT FLICK | ENGINEERING | REVIEW | Completed | PDSD Engineering has no objection or adverse comment to approval of the Special Exception for extension of the existing tower located in the southwestern corner of the parcel. The existing site lies at the southwestern corner of Grant Road and 6th Avenue. Grant Road is a Major Streets & Route Plan (MS&RP) Arterial with an existing right-of-way of 80 feet. The MS&RP proposed right-of-way is 120 feet; the Grant Road Improvement Plan (GRIP) proposes a 137' width and is not centered on the existing alignment. Sixth Avenue is a MS&RP Collector with an existing right-of-way of 90 feet and a MS&RP proposed right-of-way of 64 feet. Per the Mayor & Council-approved Grant Road alignment (as shown on the GRIP website: http://www.grantroad.info/), the property upon which the cell tower exists was proposed for total acquisition as part of the Grant Road improvements. However, only a partial acquisition was made since the buildings were demolished under Activity Number T10BU00440. 0.69 acres was acquired as part of the partial acquisition. It is unknown if the site will still have future access from Grant Road since the 15% plans do not indicate proposed driveway locations. There is sufficient frontage along Grant Road to allow access according to the Tucson Access Management Guidelines (TAMG). There are no plans to eliminate access from 6th Avenue. The PDP indicates access will be from 6th Avenue. The proposed 137-foot street section is intended for segments of Grant Road where access to land uses is not a major requirement or for segments where access control strategies can be applied to minimize the adverse impacts of access on Grant Road operations and safety. Construction along this segment of Grant Road is anticipated to commence in 2014; relocation of utilities will begin about 1 year earlier. The existing lease site is located about 300 feet south of the proposed right-of-way. Drainage is generally northwesterly and the site is not located within a mapped 100-year floodplain or erosion hazard area. The site lies within the Grant Road Wash watershed. Since this is a non-designated basin and no additional imperviousness is proposed, neither detention nor threshold retention is required. 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 |
| 06/14/2010 | DAVE MANN | FIRE | REVIEW | Approved | |
| 06/22/2010 | JOSE ORTIZ | DOT TRAFFIC | REVIEW | Completed | TDOT-Traffic has no objections to the extension of an existing wireless comm tower. |
| 06/22/2010 | TERRY STEVENS | ZONING | REVIEW | Completed | CDRC TRANSMITTAL TO: Development Services Department Rezoning Section FROM: Terry Stevens Lead Planner PROJECT: Cricket - E. Grant Rd. 250 E. Grant Rd. - C-2 Zoning Special Exception Case Number - SE-10-57 TRANSMITTAL: June 22, 2010 The proposed use falls under the LUC Sec. 2.5.4.3 Special Exception Land Uses, Commercial Services Use Group, Sec. 6.3.5. Communications "31", subject to: Sec. 3.5.4.20.B, .C, and .F.2, Development designator "31" requires or allows the following: Minimum site required = 0 sq. ft Floor area ratio = 0.90 Lot Coverage = N/A Maximum building height = 40 feet Interior perimeter yard indicator = DD Off-Street Parking: One technician parking space required. Off-Street Loading: 0 required Bicycle Parking: 0 required Pedestrian Access: Not required. 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. |
| 06/25/2010 | MPADILL1 | COMMUNITY PLANNING | REVIEW | Completed | PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES SE-10-57 Cricket - E. Grant Road C-2, ZEFNP (Ward 3) University Area Plan and General Plan 6/17/10 msp This is a proposal for a special exception use in the C-2 Zone, to allow the height of an existing 50-foot monopole to be extended 15 feet, to a total height of 65 feet. The applicant will modify the existing wireless communication site by switching out the existing ground radio cabinets with like-kind cabinet type/size. There will be no increase to the 800-square foot lease area located at the southwest corner of the 3.1 acre parcel located southwest of the Grant Road and Sixth Avenue intersection. Access to the lease area will be from Sixth Avenue, a collector street according to the Major Streets and Routes Plan (MS&R). Surrounding Land Uses and Zones: The subject parcel is surrounded by C-2 zoning, and land uses on three directions: to the north, south, and west. These areas are developed with a variety of businesses. To the east, across Sixth Avenue, is the City of Tucson's Mansfield Park, in R-2 zoning. There are single family homes within the R-2 zoning, sited north and south of the park. The closest single family residence, in the row of homes north of the park, is about 380-feet northeast of the lease area. North of these homes, on the south side of Grant Road is zoned C-1 and C-2, and developed with miscellaneous commercial uses. Land Use Area Plan Summary: The site is within the bounds of the University Area Plan, however, no specific policy direction is provided for cell tower proposals. Policy direction is provided by the General Plan that requires, if possible, telecommunications facilities are to be located, installed, and maintained to minimize visual impacts and preserve views. The General Plan supports telecommunications installed not only in newer areas, but also in older neighborhoods to increase opportunities for all citizens to have access to high-tech telecom services. Analysis: The existing monopole facility has been sited and designed to have minimal visual impacts on the surroundings. It is located at the southwest corner of the property, away from the residential uses located to the east across Sixth Avenue. The monopole site is adjacent to a commercial zoned area which abuts the site to the west, followed by industrial zones further within the interior. The site is surrounded by commercial land uses and zones to the west, north, and south; directly east, across Sixth Avenue is the Mansfield city park, north of the park is a minor pocket of residential development. Vertical structures in the area include the Mansfield Park sport field light poles that are approximately seventy (70) feet in height and thirty foot tall utility poles along the area streets, right-of-ways. The nearest residential development is located east across Sixth Avenue and is the minor residential development previously mentioned. These units are approximately 380-feet from the monopole location and are two stories with only the end units along Sixth Avenue having direct view of the communication facility. The cluster of residential units mentioned are all two stories with only north-south oriented windows with no windows on the west wall elevations, toward the monopole location. Currently, the existing antennas are mounted close to the monopole at a height of fifty feet. However, these will be removed when the fifteen foot extension is added to the monopole and a new array of antennas will be added at the height of sixty five (65) feet. Staff recommends the new antennas be designed and mounted as the previous, close to the monopole and painted to blend with the monopole and the surrounding area. Staff also recommends the existing chain link fence along the perimeter of the 20' X 40'ground equipment enclosure/lease area be screened at a minimum with slats of neutral color tones. The proposal to extend the height of an existing monopole from fifty feet to sixty-five feet is in general consistency with the policy direction in the University Area Plan and the General Plan and does not require a plan amendment. Staff recommends the following special exception conditions: 1) Maximum height of the monopole shall not exceed 65 feet " UAP - Section 3, Land Use and Development " UAP - Section 3, General Policy 4 " GP - Element 2, Land Use, Policy 3 " GP - Element 4, Community Character and Design, Policy 3.7 and 5.5A. 2) Monopole, antennas, microwave dishes, and appurtenances to be painted to blend with its surroundings. " UAP - Section 3, Land Use and Development " UAP - Section 3, General Policy 4 " GP - Element 2, Land Use, Policy 3 " GP - Element 4, Community Character and Design, Policy 3.7 and 5.5A. 3) The existing chain link fence located along the ground equipment perimeter shall be screened at a minimum with earth tone colored slates. " UAP - Section 3, Land Use and Development " UAP - Section 3, General Policy 4 " GP - Element 2, Land Use, Policy 3 " GP - Element 4, Community Character and Design, Policy 3.7 and 5.5A. LAND USE PLAN POLICIES University Area Plan Section 3: Land Use and Development Goal: Support new development which serves to enhance the character and quality of the University Area neighborhoods. General Policies, 4: Demonstrate sensitivity to surrounding uses in the design, location, orientation, landscaping, screening, and transportation planning of new development, as outlined in the General Design Guidelines (Section 8). 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. " 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. The visual impact of cellular towers will be a prime consideration in the City's acceptance and approval. " 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-10-57.doc |
| 07/07/2010 | JULIE YBARRA | SIGNS | SIGN CODE REVIEW | Completed | |
| 07/07/2010 | MWYNEKE1 | DOT ENGINEERING | REVIEW | Approved | |
| 07/07/2010 | MWYNEKE1 | ENV SVCS | REVIEW | Approved | Due Date Case Number Project Address June 25, 2010 SE-10-57 Cricket- Grant Road Special Exception Comments: Approved Environmental Services Department Development Plan Review Reviewer: Tony Teran Office Phone (520) 837-3706 E-mail: Tony.Teran @tucsonaz.gov |
| 07/07/2010 | MWYNEKE1 | TUCSON WATER NEW AREA DEVELOPMENT | REVIEW | Completed | |
| 07/07/2010 | MWYNEKE1 | LANDSCAPE | REVIEW | Completed | |
| 07/07/2010 | MWYNEKE1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | PARKS & RECREATION | Completed | |
| 07/07/2010 | MWYNEKE1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | OFFICE OF CONSERVATION & SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT | Completed | |
| 07/07/2010 | MWYNEKE1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | PIMA ASSN OF GOVTS | Completed | |
| 07/07/2010 | MWYNEKE1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | PIMA CNTY WASTEWATER | Completed | |
| 07/07/2010 | MWYNEKE1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | SCHOOL DISTRICT | Completed | |
| 07/07/2010 | MWYNEKE1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | ADOT | Completed | |
| 07/07/2010 | MWYNEKE1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | TDOT RTA | Completed | |
| 07/07/2010 | MWYNEKE1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | TDOT STREETS | Completed | |
| 07/07/2010 | MWYNEKE1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | OTHER AGENCIES | Completed |