Plan Review Detail
Review Status: Completed
Review Details: REZONING - IPC
Plan Number - T10SE00114
Review Name: REZONING - IPC
Review Status: Completed
| Review Date | Reviewer's Name | Type of Review | Description | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/07/2010 | DAVE MANN | FIRE | REVIEW | Approved | |
| 10/13/2010 | MPADILL1 | COMMUNITY PLANNING | REVIEW | Completed | PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT SE-10-114 AT&T - Silverlake Road I-1 - Special Exception Arroyo Chico Area Plan and the General Plan 10/08/10 msp This proposal is for a special exception use in the I-1 zone, to allow a height extension to an existing monopole and add a new antenna array at the top of the extension. Existing height of monopole is sixty two feet and six inches (62'.6"). The proposed monopole height will be seventy six (76.') feet and top of new antenna array at eighty (80.') feet. The site is at 2950 E. Silverlake Road, within a short segment of the street that ends in a cul-de-sac, located between Barraza-Aviation Parkway/State Route-210 and Country Club Road. According to the Major Streets and Routes Plan, Silverlake Road at this location is a local street. It should be noted that this segment of street fronting the proposed special exception site is identified on maps as either Silverlake Road or as 31st Street. On this application it will be identified as Siverlake Road. Access to the site will be from Silverlake Road, via Country Club Road. The monopole will be located east of the main building, adjacent to the east property line. The equipment lease area will be approximately 30' x 15' and enclosed within a CMU equipment shelter that is to be located next to the monopole. The perimeter of the existing wireless communication facility is currently enclosed by a chain link fence with no screening or landscaping. Surrounding Land Uses and Zones - To the north of the site, across Silverlake Road is R-2, a residential zone with site built single family development; to the east is I-1, Industrial zone; with industrial uses; to the south is the Barraza-Aviation Parkway zoned I-1, an Industrial zone; and to the west is a vacant State of Arizona parcel zoned I-1, an Industrial zone. Both Silverlake Road and Country Club Road function as a boundary between the industrial uses to the south and southwest from the Plumber-Country Club Residential Neighborhood located north and east of Silverlake Road and Country Club, respectfully. The proposed site is located within a pocket of three industrial zoned parcels wedged between Silverlake Road, Country Club Road, and Barraza Aviation Parkway. The three industrial parcels are adjacent to the larger Industrial Area #3 of the Chico Area Plan, which is an industrial corridor that includes the Union Pacific Railroad and the Barraza-Aviation Parkway, State Route-210. Policy Summary - The site is within the bounds of the Arroyo Chico Area Plan. Although, no specific policy direction is provided for wireless communication proposals, a Plan goal is to encourage a complex mix of residential, industrial, and business uses in the Plan area, while protecting the integrity of existing neighborhoods. More specific policy direction is provided by the General Plan, in Element 4, Character and Design, under supporting Policy 3.7 that requires, 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. General Plan, Element 4, under 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. Action 5.5A is to consider incentives for telecommunications providers to install infrastructure in older as well as newer neighborhoods, to increase opportunities for all citizens to have access to high-tech telecom services. The site is also within the Davis-Monthan Airport Environs Zone (AEZ), which also encourages a compatible mix of land uses. Policy 1 and 2 is to ensure that new development is compatible with existing and future air force base operations of the Davis-Monthan Air force Base (DMAFB). Sufficiency of Information to Determine Plan Compliance - The applicant attended a rezoning pre-submittal meeting on June 30, 2010. Staff commented that appropriate design elements as requested in June of 2008, under the original Special Exception request for the existing communication facility. The original request, and now requested in this Special Exception request to allow collocation, is to take into consideration mitigation measures on potential negative impacts to the residential neighborhood located north across Silverlake Road. This includes screening all ground equipment (existing and proposed) with a masonry wall along the north property line, including landscaping, where adjacent to a residential neighborhood. Chain link fencing with slats along the east property line where ground equipment is exposed to street view. The applicant held a neighborhood meeting on August 03, 2010. The meeting sign-in sheet indicates that there were nine people in attendance, including a representative of Barrio Centro Neighborhood. The minutes indicate area residents have concerns with the appearance and color of the existing monopole. The applicant indicated this issue is out of control of AT&T and Crown Castle Corporation will not paint the pole. In addition, attendee's had questions on the proposed antenna array height. The applicant stated a lower height on the existing pole would not work and an alternative would be to move to build a new candidate (tower) in the neighborhood. Area residents in attendants favored collocating on existing pole verses an additional pole in the neighborhood. A member of the Julian Keene neighborhood association requested information on the T-Mobile rezoning requirements of planting some vegetation on the north side of the enclosure. The applicant indicted they were not aware of any requirements by T-Mobile, if any at all. Final request by area residents was for financial support from AT&T for a donation for "Tree's for Tucson" to plant mesquite trees around the neighborhood, which Site Acquisition (applicant) has passed on for consideration to AT&T. Summary - A plan amendment is not required; the applicant has provided sufficient information to demonstrate compliance with the land use plan policies. At the time of full review, staff will review for compliance with Arroyo Chico policy on existing and proposed improvements to the wireless communication facility, including but not limited to; proper painting of monopole, and ground equipment screening with wall and landscaping. 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. Policy 6.6 Solutions and strategies included in the design Guidelines Manual should be utilized to provide an improved level of community design Arroyo Chico Area Plan PLAN GOALS The purpose of the Arroyo Chico Plan is to guide future development while protecting and enhancing existing neighborhoods. The general goals of the plan are to: 2. Encourage a compatible mix of residential, industrial, and business uses in the plan area, while protecting the integrity of existing neighborhoods. RESIDENTIAL POLICIES Policy 1.-Preserve the integrity of established neighborhoods. DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE Sub-Goal Encourage land use compatibility between the Air Base and adjacent development. Policy 1. Ensure compatibility of new development with existing and future operations of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. Implementation Techniques A. Rezoning requests should be reviewed on a case-by-case basis with regard to current and future base operations. B. Request Davis-Monthan Air Force Base Community Planning staff to review proposed development plans for the Arroyo Chico area. C. Request a "Fair Disclosure Statement" be part of any development plans, informational brochures, and sales/rental agreements, indicating that certain types of military air and ground training activities occur at Davis-Monthan. RESIDENTIAL SUBAREAS Subarea 2: PLUMER-COUNTRY CLUB NEIGHBORHOOD Sub-Goal Preserve existing residential areas in the Plumer-Country Club Neighborhood. Policy 1. Stabilize existing residential areas in the Plumer-Country Club Neighborhood 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\SE10-11\ SE-10-114 AT&T - SilverlakeRd.2ndipc |
| 10/13/2010 | MATT FLICK | ENGINEERING | REVIEW | Completed | The request contains sufficient information to determine Arroyo Chico Area Plan and General Plan compliance, and a plan amendment is not required. |
| 11/12/2010 | DCORRAL1 | ZONING | REVIEW | Completed |