Plan Review Detail
Review Status: Completed
Review Details: REZONING - IPC
Plan Number - T11SE00039
Review Name: REZONING - IPC
Review Status: Completed
| Review Date | Reviewer's Name | Type of Review | Description | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/04/2011 | MWYNEKE1 | COMMUNITY PLANNING | REVIEW | Completed | DEPARTMENT OF URBAN PLANNING & DESIGN SE-11-39 Cricket_Renaissance Drive I-1 Zone, Special Exception Santa Cruz Area Plan and the General Plan 10/04/11 msp This proposal is for a special exception use in the I-1 industrial zone, to allow collocation on an existing communication cell tower. The applicant is proposing to extend the height of the monopole from 89 feet to 98 feet in height and add Cricket antennas at the top of the cell tower. The monopole has several existing antennas from several carriers at various heights. The 8' X 15' ground equipment will be located within an existing ground equipment compound, which is enclosed with chain link fencing. Access to an arterial is provided by way of Renaissance Drive, a local street, which appears to be a private road in the area of the proposed site. The existing monopole is located near the northeast corner of the .84-acre site. Surrounding Land Uses and Zoning-The site and surrounding areas to the north, south and west are zoned I-1 an industrial zone. The parcels to the north and west are developed with commercial and /or industrial uses. The parcel to the south is vacant. The parcel to the east is zoned R-1, a residential zone that includes a non operative sand and gravel operation pit and a major north-south oriented transmission power line adjacent to the subject site. There are no residential uses in the immediate area. Land Use Area Plan Summary-The site is within the bounds of the Santa Cruz Area Plan, however, no specific policy direction is provided for communication cell tower facilities. Policy direction is provide by the General Plan, in Element 4, Policy 3.7 it requires that, if possible, telecommunication facilities be located, installed and maintained to minimize visual impacts and preserve views. Visual impacts are a key consideration during the review process. The General Plan - General Plan, Element 4, Policy 3.7 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 Plan supports requested land uses, when visual design elements and buffering techniques to mitigate the potential negative impacts of more intense development on established neighborhoods are employed. The applicant proposes a nine (9) foot extension onto an existing monopole for a total height of ninety-eight (98) feet. Analysis - The applicant is proposing to extend the height of the existing monopole nine additional feet, from 89 feet to 98 feet and co-locate Cricket antennas (carrier) at the top of the pole. The monopole has various antennas (carriers) at varying heights. The 8' X 15' ground equipment is being proposed in between two existing enclosed shelters and will have minor visibility from adjacent parcels. Co-locating carriers with existing facilities eliminates the need to construct new monopole facilities. Staff acknowledges that it is difficult to disguise a 98-foot tall monopole. Mitigation measures supported by staff include; antennas and other attachments to be painted to match the existing monopole color(s), which help minimize visual impacts. Given that the monopole, ground equipment and an enclosure already exist, the proposed co-location of Cricket antennas should not significantly change existing view sheds. The proposal is consistent with land use plan policies, and does not require a plan amendment. Recommendation - Based on the application the preliminary site plan, sufficient information has been provided to determine that the proposed project is in substantial compliance with Plan policies and a Plan amendment is not required. Staff will review plans for this proposal based on but not limited to location of the monopole and ground equipment on the site, color of monopole, massing and scale of antenna arrays, and screening of ground equipment. Also, a point to be addressed by the applicant is to document if Renaissance Road, from Valencia Road to the location of the site is a local street in public rights-of-way or a private access lane. If private, an egress-ingress access easement will be required from the site to the nearest public road. |
| 10/04/2011 | MWYNEKE1 | ENGINEERING | REVIEW | Completed | |
| 10/04/2011 | MARTIN BROWN | FIRE | REVIEW | Approved | |
| 10/05/2011 | TERRY STEVENS | ZONING | REVIEW | Completed | TO: Rezoning Division Re: Acceptance of Information for Plan Compliance (IPC) Cricket - Renaissance Drive 6671 S. Renaissance Drive - I-1 Zoning Special Exception Case Number - SE-11-39 The proposed use falls under the LUC Sec. 2.7.2.3 Special Exception Land Uses, Commercial Services Use Group, Sec. 6.3.5. Communications "36", limited to wireless communication towers and antennae, subject to: Sec. 3.5.4.20.B, .C, and .G 1. The submitted plan, showing the proposed new cell tower is acceptable to continue the review for the zoning examiner's report. 2. Provide a copy of the last stamped and approved site plan for review. Should you have questions, contact me at 837-4961 please. Terry Stevens, Lead Planner City of Tucson, Development Services Department |