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Plan Review Detail
Review Status: Completed
Review Details: REZONING - ZE HEARING
Plan Number - T12SE00061
Review Name: REZONING - ZE HEARING
Review Status: Completed
| Review Date | Reviewer's Name | Type of Review | Description | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23/2012 | LAITH ALSHAMI | ENGINEERING | REVIEW | Completed | |
| 05/30/2012 | JOE LINVILLE | LANDSCAPE | REVIEW | Approved | |
| 05/30/2012 | MARTIN BROWN | FIRE | REVIEW | Approved | |
| 05/31/2012 | MPADILL1 | COMMUNITY PLANNING | REVIEW | Completed | DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES SE-12-61 Verizon-Broadway Boulevard (SEC Broadway and Kolb) C-2 Zone, Special Exception General Plan 5/31/12 MT This proposal is for a special exception use in the C-2 commercial zone, to allow a wireless communication facility designed as a monopalm. The site is at 7120 E. Broadway Boulevard, located at the southeast corner of Broadway Boulevard and Kolb Road. The site is a commercial retail center with approximately 10-acres. The applicant is proposing a 72-foot high monopalm with associated ground equipment within a 21'8" X 16'8" lease area that will be located along the south façade (rear) of the main building where the building has a notched-out area adjacent to loading zones. The notched area of the building where the proposed monopalm and associated ground equipment will be placed is not visible from the adjacent multi-family complex located to the south. Primary vehicular access to allow maintenance to the wireless communication facility will be from Kolb Road using an existing PAAL and parking area located along the south boundary of the commercial retail center. According to the Major Streets and Routes Plan, Broadway Boulevard and Kolb Road are Gateway Arterial Streets. Surrounding Zoning and Land Uses: The adjacent land developments at the intersection of Broadway Boulevard and Kolb Road are regional commercial land uses zoned C-2 commercial. To the east across Montego Drive are single-family town homes zoned R-2 residential, adjacent to the south is a multi-family complex zoned R-3 residential, to the west across Kolb Road are residential developments within the interior of the neighborhood with single family site built homes zoned R-1 residential and commercial retail business along Broadway Boulevard zoned C-1 commercial, respectively. The nearest residential unit to the proposed monopalm site is approximately 144 feet to the south, within the multi-family complex. Land Use Policies: Policy direction is provided by the 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. 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 promotes neighborhood identity and visual character. Action 5.5A 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. Analysis - The applicant proposes a seventy-two (72) foot tall artificial monopalm, wireless communication facility. Top of monopalm, including fronds, shall not exceed the proposed height of seventy-two (72) feet. The wireless communication facility includes associated ground equipment to be placed in a 21'8" X 16'8" lease area will be located within a building notch that is on the south façade (rear) of the main building. Ground equipment will not be visible to adjacent land uses due to the wrap around main building walls on all four sides, except for an opening to allow access for maintenance. However, should any changes in ground equipment occur, staff recommends no exposure of exterior wiring, portals, cablings, cable shrouds, or other unnatural appearing features become visible below the monopalm branch canopy. Staff acknowledges that it is difficult to disguise a 72-foot tall monopalm from the views of surrounding areas. Potential mitigation measures include; provide monopalm fronds of such density as to camouflage antennas, and extend above, below, and between antennas and appurtenances. Antenna arrays should be painted to camouflage them using a color mix (shade/light) given off by natural palm fronds in the daylight hours. To further help camouflage the antennas, their mounting should be designed to allow maximum coverage while disguising the antennas and appurtenances. Overall the antenna dimensions should not exceed ninety-eight (98) inches in length and sector face width should not exceed five (5) feet. The appurtenances should also be concealed or disguised using a color mix which services to camouflage the surface of the appurtenances. Due to weather and wind exposure, Verizon should routinely monitor the facility and repair/replace any artificial fronds that may be missing or worn through time or damaged. Primary vehicular access for the maintenance of the wireless communication facility will most likely be from Kolb Road, using an existing PAAL, parking, and loading area which extends from Kolb Road, along the southern boundary of the site to the proposed monopalm site. The proposed wireless communication facility should not significantly change existing view sheds within an existing commercial retail center. The proposal is consistent with the General Plan land use plan policies, and does not require a plan amendment. However, the General Plan supports telecommunication service improvements to the City's core when visually appropriate design elements are implemented. The commercial complex along the southern border has limited landscape because the southern border was improved with mostly asphalt or concrete for the needed PAAL and loading zones. However, just south of the proposed monopalm there are two decent landscape islands, one on either side of the PAAL, which could be used to plant two or three live palm trees to further improve the vertical disguise of the proposed monopalm. Recommendation: The proposed special exception land use for an unmanned Verizon monopalm wireless communication facility with associated ground equipment can be supported and is in general compliance with applicable policy and goals of the General Plan. The following special exception conditions are recommended in support of applicable policies. 1. Ground equipment to be located as shown on preliminary development plan dated 5/2/2012 and wall shelter enclosure to be textured and colored to blend with the existing onsite buildings. Development plan to include detail showing all four-sides, identifying dimensions and colors, graffiti resistant. " GP, Element 4, Policy 3.7, & 4.6 " GP, Element 4, Policy 5, Action 5.5A " GP, Element 2 Policy 3, Supporting Policy 3.9 " DGM, e. Design Context and Neighborhood Character (1.B.2.e) 2. There shall be no exterior wiring, visible footpegs, portals, cabling, cable shroud, or other unnatural appearing feature visible below the monopalm " GP, Element 4, Policy 3.7, & 4.6 " GP, Element 4, Policy 5, Action 5.5A " GP, Element 2 Policy 3, Supporting Policy 3.9 " DGM, e. Design Context and Neighborhood Character (1.B.2.e) 3. The top of the artificial monopalm including fronds, shall not exceed seventy-two (72) feet in height. " GP, Element 4, Policy 3.7, & 4.6 " GP, Element 4, Policy 5, Action 5.5A " GP, Element 2 Policy 3, Supporting Policy 3.9 " DGM, e. Design Context and Neighborhood Character (1.B.2.e) 4. Entire length of monopalm pole not covered by fronds or pineapple shall be finished in faux bark design. " GP, Element 4, Policy 3.7, & 4.6 " GP, Element 4, Policy 5, Action 5.5A " GP, Element 2 Policy 3, Supporting Policy 3.9 " DGM, e. Design Context and Neighborhood Character (1.B.2.e) 5. Antenna dimensions shall not exceed ninety-eight (98) inches in length " GP, Element 4, Policy 3.7, & 4.6 " GP, Element 4, Policy 5, Action 5.5A " GP, Element 2 Policy 3, Supporting Policy 3.9 " DGM, e. Design Context and Neighborhood Character (1.B.2.e) 6. Antenna mount shall be designed with dimensions that allow maximum coverage and disguise of antennas and appurtenances " GP, Element 4, Policy 3.7, & 4.6 " GP, Element 4, Policy 5, Action 5.5A " GP, Element 2 Policy 3, Supporting Policy 3.9 " DGM, e. Design Context and Neighborhood Character (1.B.2.e) 7. The sector face width shall not exceed five (5) feet " GP, Element 4, Policy 3.7, & 4.6 " GP, Element 4, Policy 5, Action 5.5A " GP, Element 2 Policy 3, Supporting Policy 3.9 " DGM, e. Design Context and Neighborhood Character (1.B.2.e) 8. Antennas and appurtenances shall not extend above, below, or beyond fronds " GP, Element 4, Policy 3.7, & 4.6 " GP, Element 4, Policy 5, Action 5.5A " GP, Element 2 Policy 3, Supporting Policy 3.9 " DGM, e. Design Context and Neighborhood Character (1.B.2.e) 9. The monopalm frond density and design shall properly camouflage the proposed antennas and there shall be a minimum of 65 fronds. Fronds shall be placed to extend above, between and below antennas and appurtenances. Fronds length shall vary as needed to provide maximum camouflage of antennas and appurtenances. The antenna arrays shall be painted to camouflage them using a color mix (shade/light) given of by the palm fronds in the daylight hours. " GP, Element 4, Policy 3.7, & 4.6 " GP, Element 4, Policy 5, Action 5.5A " GP, Element 2 Policy 3, Supporting Policy 3.9 " DGM, e. Design Context and Neighborhood Character (1.B.2.e) 10. Appurtenances shall either be concealed or disguised using a color mix that services to camouflage the surface of the appurtenances. " GP, Element 4, Policy 3.7, & 4.6 " GP, Element 4, Policy 5, Action 5.5A " GP, Element 2 Policy 3, Supporting Policy 3.9 " DGM, e. Design Context and Neighborhood Character (1.B.2.e) 11. Verizon shall routinely monitor the facility and repair/replace any artificial fronds that may become worn through time or damaged. " GP, Element 4, Policy 3.7 and 4.6. " GP, Element 4, Policy 5, Action 5.5A " GP, Element 2 Policy 3, Supporting Policy 3.9 " DGM, e. Design Context and Neighborhood Character (1.B.2.e) 12. Monopalm shall include crown, pineapple, and cladding of pole from pineapple to ground surface. " GP, Element 4, Policy 3.7 and 4.6. " GP, Element 4, Policy 5, Action 5.5A " GP, Element 2 Policy 3, Supporting Policy 3.9 " DGM, e. Design Context and Neighborhood Character (1.B.2.e) 13. Monopalm fronds must vary in length 7'-10' and be placed to extend above, below and between antennas " GP, Element 4, Policy 3.7 and 4.6 " GP, Element 4, Policy 5, Action 5.5A " GP, Element 2, Policy 3, Supporting Policy 3.9 " DGM, e. Design Context and Neighborhood Character (1.B.2.e) 14. Cladding shall not be painted out, cladding panels must be painted light/shade cameo-provide sample " GP, Element 4, Policy 3.7 and 4.6. " GP, Element 4, Policy 5, Action 5.5A " GP, Element 2 Policy 3, Supporting Policy 3.9 " DGM, e. Design Context and Neighborhood Character (1.B.2.e) 15. Set up monopalm for optional 2nd carrier to co-locate in pineapple, under crown " GP, Element 4, Policy 3.7 and 4.6. " GP, Element 4, Policy 5, Action 5.5A " GP, Element 2 Policy 3, Supporting Policy 3.9 " DGM, e. Design Context and Neighborhood Character (1.B.2.e) 16. Frond colors shall be close to living palms. " GP, Element 4, Policy 3.7 and 4.6. " GP, Element 4, Policy 5, Action 5.5A " GP, Element 2 Policy 3, Supporting Policy 3.9 " DGM, e. Design Context and Neighborhood Character (1.B.2.e) 17. The existing Kolb array located at NEC Kolb/Broadway shall be removed upon completion of the monopalm and prior to the final electrical approval. " GP, Element 4, Policy 3.7 and 4.6. " GP, Element 4, Policy 5, Action 5.5A " GP, Element 2 Policy 3, Supporting Policy 3.9 " DGM, e. Design Context and Neighborhood Character (1.B.2.e) Plan Policy The 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 is to design and maintain streets to enhance their overall functional and aesthetic quality. Supporting Policy 4.6 is to promote the coordination of efforts of government, private developers, and utility firms to improve the appearance of necessary above ground utility lines 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. 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\SE12-61\ SE-12-61 Verizon_Broadway Boulevard.doc |
| 05/31/2012 | STEVE SHIELDS | ZONING | REVIEW | Completed | CDRC TRANSMITTAL TO: Planning and Development Services Department Rezoning Section FROM: Steve Shields Lead Planner PROJECT: Broadway Blvd (SEC Broadway and Kolb) 7120 E. Broadway Blvd, C-2 Special Exception - SE-12-61 TRANSMITTAL: May 30, 2012 1. The proposed "Communications Site", located on parcel 134-19-042D zoned C-2. The use falls under the Commercial Services Use Group, Sec. 6.3.5, Communications "31", subject to: Sec. 3.5.4.20.B, .C, and .F.2. Also per LUC Section 2.5.4.6 General Restrictions. The following restrictions apply to all uses and development in this zone. A. Outdoor display of finished products for rent or sale at retail or wholesale is permitted, unless prohibited by specific performance criteria. B. Unless modified by specific performance criteria or Sec. 2.5.4.6.A, land uses in the Commercial Services, Industrial, Restricted Adult Activities, and Wholesaling Use Groups shall be conducted entirely within an enclosed building. 2. Development designator "31" requires or allows the following: Minimum site area = 0 Site area proposed = 570,050 sq. ft. Floor Area Ratio (FAR) = 0.90 Floor Area (FA) Allowed - 570,050 x 0.90 = 513,045 sq. ft. Floor Area (FA) Proposed = Not provided. (No new structures proposed except tower) Maximum building height allowed = 40 feet Building height proposed = Not provided. (No new structures proposed except tower) Interior perimeter yard indicator = DD Off-Street Parking: N/A. Off-Street Loading: N/A Bicycle Parking: N/A Pedestrian Access: The provided pedestrian circulation/accessible route appears to be adequate. If you have any questions about this transmittal, please call Steve Shields, (520) 836-4956 or email Steve.Shields@tucsonaz.gov |
| 06/19/2012 | JULIE YBARRA | SIGNS | SIGN CODE REVIEW | Completed | |
| 06/19/2012 | PMCLAUG1 | DOT ENGINEERING | REVIEW | Completed | |
| 06/19/2012 | PMCLAUG1 | ENV SVCS | REVIEW | Completed | |
| 06/19/2012 | PMCLAUG1 | TUCSON WATER NEW AREA DEVELOPMENT | REVIEW | Completed | |
| 06/19/2012 | JOSE ORTIZ | DOT TRAFFIC | REVIEW | Completed | |
| 06/19/2012 | PMCLAUG1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | PARKS & RECREATION | Completed | DATE: May 30, 2012 TO: Michael Wyneken, AICP FROM: Irene Ogata, RLA, ASLA, CPM Planning & Development Services Urban Landscape Manager SUBJECT: Case : SE-12-61 : Verizon - Broadway Blvd. The following are comments on the Special Exception Land Use submitted by Shaw & Associates for Verizon to locate a new facility at 7120 E Broadway Blvd. which will include one tower at 72 feet height to top of fronds. The City of Tucson has been moving toward achieving sustainable development, mitigation of Urban Heat Islands and green building principles. In addition to the City of Tucson's General Plan, Mayor and Council endorsed the United Nations Urban Environmental Accords in 2005, adopted the US Mayors' Climate Protection Agreement in 2006, endorsed the City of Tucson Urban Landscape Framework and adopted the City's Framework for Advancing Sustainability in 2008. As the city grows to accommodate population influx, the urban heat island effect also increases due to loss of pervious surfaces and vegetation replaced by impervious surfaces. The young, elderly and those with chronic health conditions are the most vulnerable populations to heat exhaustion during extreme heat events. Increasing reflectivity of these paved surfaces, proving shade (trees and/or shade structures) or pervious surfaces mitigate the heat absorption quality of dark pavement. The City encourages developers to work with staff to apply best management practices to mitigate urban heat island effects; this includes use of cool roof surfacing. The following condition is requested: 1. If there are any existing trees with a trunk diameter at breast height (DBH) greater than 6" within the area that will be affected, the first preference is to preserve the tree in place. If this is not possible: a. A tree value assessment be done following the methodology recommended by the International Society of Arborist (ISA) to determine the monetary value of the tree. b. Mitigation replacement plan be submitted for review by the Urban Landscape Manager in the Office of Conservation and Sustainable Development (OCSD) and the landscape reviewer at Planning and Development Services Dept. (PDSD). The mitigation plan may include potential options of i. Cash value placed in the Tree Bank established by Trees for Tucson to be used for replacement trees in the area on public properties (rights-of-way, city parks or special project areas), or ii. Replacement with trees equal in assessed value to be planted on public properties in the area, or iii. A combination of the above. |
| 06/19/2012 | PMCLAUG1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | OFFICE OF CONSERVATION & SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT | Completed | DATE: May 30, 2012 TO: Michael Wyneken, AICP FROM: Irene Ogata, RLA, ASLA, CPM Planning & Development Services Urban Landscape Manager SUBJECT: Case : SE-12-61 : Verizon - Broadway Blvd. The following are comments on the Special Exception Land Use submitted by Shaw & Associates for Verizon to locate a new facility at 7120 E Broadway Blvd. which will include one tower at 72 feet height to top of fronds. The City of Tucson has been moving toward achieving sustainable development, mitigation of Urban Heat Islands and green building principles. In addition to the City of Tucson's General Plan, Mayor and Council endorsed the United Nations Urban Environmental Accords in 2005, adopted the US Mayors' Climate Protection Agreement in 2006, endorsed the City of Tucson Urban Landscape Framework and adopted the City's Framework for Advancing Sustainability in 2008. As the city grows to accommodate population influx, the urban heat island effect also increases due to loss of pervious surfaces and vegetation replaced by impervious surfaces. The young, elderly and those with chronic health conditions are the most vulnerable populations to heat exhaustion during extreme heat events. Increasing reflectivity of these paved surfaces, proving shade (trees and/or shade structures) or pervious surfaces mitigate the heat absorption quality of dark pavement. The City encourages developers to work with staff to apply best management practices to mitigate urban heat island effects; this includes use of cool roof surfacing. The following condition is requested: 1. If there are any existing trees with a trunk diameter at breast height (DBH) greater than 6" within the area that will be affected, the first preference is to preserve the tree in place. If this is not possible: a. A tree value assessment be done following the methodology recommended by the International Society of Arborist (ISA) to determine the monetary value of the tree. b. Mitigation replacement plan be submitted for review by the Urban Landscape Manager in the Office of Conservation and Sustainable Development (OCSD) and the landscape reviewer at Planning and Development Services Dept. (PDSD). The mitigation plan may include potential options of i. Cash value placed in the Tree Bank established by Trees for Tucson to be used for replacement trees in the area on public properties (rights-of-way, city parks or special project areas), or ii. Replacement with trees equal in assessed value to be planted on public properties in the area, or iii. A combination of the above. |
| 06/19/2012 | PMCLAUG1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | PIMA ASSN OF GOVTS | Completed | DATE: May 30, 2012 TO: Michael Wyneken, AICP FROM: Irene Ogata, RLA, ASLA, CPM Planning & Development Services Urban Landscape Manager SUBJECT: Case : SE-12-61 : Verizon - Broadway Blvd. The following are comments on the Special Exception Land Use submitted by Shaw & Associates for Verizon to locate a new facility at 7120 E Broadway Blvd. which will include one tower at 72 feet height to top of fronds. The City of Tucson has been moving toward achieving sustainable development, mitigation of Urban Heat Islands and green building principles. In addition to the City of Tucson's General Plan, Mayor and Council endorsed the United Nations Urban Environmental Accords in 2005, adopted the US Mayors' Climate Protection Agreement in 2006, endorsed the City of Tucson Urban Landscape Framework and adopted the City's Framework for Advancing Sustainability in 2008. As the city grows to accommodate population influx, the urban heat island effect also increases due to loss of pervious surfaces and vegetation replaced by impervious surfaces. The young, elderly and those with chronic health conditions are the most vulnerable populations to heat exhaustion during extreme heat events. Increasing reflectivity of these paved surfaces, proving shade (trees and/or shade structures) or pervious surfaces mitigate the heat absorption quality of dark pavement. The City encourages developers to work with staff to apply best management practices to mitigate urban heat island effects; this includes use of cool roof surfacing. The following condition is requested: 1. If there are any existing trees with a trunk diameter at breast height (DBH) greater than 6" within the area that will be affected, the first preference is to preserve the tree in place. If this is not possible: a. A tree value assessment be done following the methodology recommended by the International Society of Arborist (ISA) to determine the monetary value of the tree. b. Mitigation replacement plan be submitted for review by the Urban Landscape Manager in the Office of Conservation and Sustainable Development (OCSD) and the landscape reviewer at Planning and Development Services Dept. (PDSD). The mitigation plan may include potential options of i. Cash value placed in the Tree Bank established by Trees for Tucson to be used for replacement trees in the area on public properties (rights-of-way, city parks or special project areas), or ii. Replacement with trees equal in assessed value to be planted on public properties in the area, or iii. A combination of the above. |
| 06/19/2012 | PMCLAUG1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | PIMA CNTY WASTEWATER | Completed | DATE: May 30, 2012 TO: Michael Wyneken, AICP FROM: Irene Ogata, RLA, ASLA, CPM Planning & Development Services Urban Landscape Manager SUBJECT: Case : SE-12-61 : Verizon - Broadway Blvd. The following are comments on the Special Exception Land Use submitted by Shaw & Associates for Verizon to locate a new facility at 7120 E Broadway Blvd. which will include one tower at 72 feet height to top of fronds. The City of Tucson has been moving toward achieving sustainable development, mitigation of Urban Heat Islands and green building principles. In addition to the City of Tucson's General Plan, Mayor and Council endorsed the United Nations Urban Environmental Accords in 2005, adopted the US Mayors' Climate Protection Agreement in 2006, endorsed the City of Tucson Urban Landscape Framework and adopted the City's Framework for Advancing Sustainability in 2008. As the city grows to accommodate population influx, the urban heat island effect also increases due to loss of pervious surfaces and vegetation replaced by impervious surfaces. The young, elderly and those with chronic health conditions are the most vulnerable populations to heat exhaustion during extreme heat events. Increasing reflectivity of these paved surfaces, proving shade (trees and/or shade structures) or pervious surfaces mitigate the heat absorption quality of dark pavement. The City encourages developers to work with staff to apply best management practices to mitigate urban heat island effects; this includes use of cool roof surfacing. The following condition is requested: 1. If there are any existing trees with a trunk diameter at breast height (DBH) greater than 6" within the area that will be affected, the first preference is to preserve the tree in place. If this is not possible: a. A tree value assessment be done following the methodology recommended by the International Society of Arborist (ISA) to determine the monetary value of the tree. b. Mitigation replacement plan be submitted for review by the Urban Landscape Manager in the Office of Conservation and Sustainable Development (OCSD) and the landscape reviewer at Planning and Development Services Dept. (PDSD). The mitigation plan may include potential options of i. Cash value placed in the Tree Bank established by Trees for Tucson to be used for replacement trees in the area on public properties (rights-of-way, city parks or special project areas), or ii. Replacement with trees equal in assessed value to be planted on public properties in the area, or iii. A combination of the above. |
| 06/19/2012 | PMCLAUG1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | SCHOOL DISTRICT | Completed | DATE: May 30, 2012 TO: Michael Wyneken, AICP FROM: Irene Ogata, RLA, ASLA, CPM Planning & Development Services Urban Landscape Manager SUBJECT: Case : SE-12-61 : Verizon - Broadway Blvd. The following are comments on the Special Exception Land Use submitted by Shaw & Associates for Verizon to locate a new facility at 7120 E Broadway Blvd. which will include one tower at 72 feet height to top of fronds. The City of Tucson has been moving toward achieving sustainable development, mitigation of Urban Heat Islands and green building principles. In addition to the City of Tucson's General Plan, Mayor and Council endorsed the United Nations Urban Environmental Accords in 2005, adopted the US Mayors' Climate Protection Agreement in 2006, endorsed the City of Tucson Urban Landscape Framework and adopted the City's Framework for Advancing Sustainability in 2008. As the city grows to accommodate population influx, the urban heat island effect also increases due to loss of pervious surfaces and vegetation replaced by impervious surfaces. The young, elderly and those with chronic health conditions are the most vulnerable populations to heat exhaustion during extreme heat events. Increasing reflectivity of these paved surfaces, proving shade (trees and/or shade structures) or pervious surfaces mitigate the heat absorption quality of dark pavement. The City encourages developers to work with staff to apply best management practices to mitigate urban heat island effects; this includes use of cool roof surfacing. The following condition is requested: 1. If there are any existing trees with a trunk diameter at breast height (DBH) greater than 6" within the area that will be affected, the first preference is to preserve the tree in place. If this is not possible: a. A tree value assessment be done following the methodology recommended by the International Society of Arborist (ISA) to determine the monetary value of the tree. b. Mitigation replacement plan be submitted for review by the Urban Landscape Manager in the Office of Conservation and Sustainable Development (OCSD) and the landscape reviewer at Planning and Development Services Dept. (PDSD). The mitigation plan may include potential options of i. Cash value placed in the Tree Bank established by Trees for Tucson to be used for replacement trees in the area on public properties (rights-of-way, city parks or special project areas), or ii. Replacement with trees equal in assessed value to be planted on public properties in the area, or iii. A combination of the above. |
| 06/19/2012 | PMCLAUG1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | ADOT | Completed | DATE: May 30, 2012 TO: Michael Wyneken, AICP FROM: Irene Ogata, RLA, ASLA, CPM Planning & Development Services Urban Landscape Manager SUBJECT: Case : SE-12-61 : Verizon - Broadway Blvd. The following are comments on the Special Exception Land Use submitted by Shaw & Associates for Verizon to locate a new facility at 7120 E Broadway Blvd. which will include one tower at 72 feet height to top of fronds. The City of Tucson has been moving toward achieving sustainable development, mitigation of Urban Heat Islands and green building principles. In addition to the City of Tucson's General Plan, Mayor and Council endorsed the United Nations Urban Environmental Accords in 2005, adopted the US Mayors' Climate Protection Agreement in 2006, endorsed the City of Tucson Urban Landscape Framework and adopted the City's Framework for Advancing Sustainability in 2008. As the city grows to accommodate population influx, the urban heat island effect also increases due to loss of pervious surfaces and vegetation replaced by impervious surfaces. The young, elderly and those with chronic health conditions are the most vulnerable populations to heat exhaustion during extreme heat events. Increasing reflectivity of these paved surfaces, proving shade (trees and/or shade structures) or pervious surfaces mitigate the heat absorption quality of dark pavement. The City encourages developers to work with staff to apply best management practices to mitigate urban heat island effects; this includes use of cool roof surfacing. The following condition is requested: 1. If there are any existing trees with a trunk diameter at breast height (DBH) greater than 6" within the area that will be affected, the first preference is to preserve the tree in place. If this is not possible: a. A tree value assessment be done following the methodology recommended by the International Society of Arborist (ISA) to determine the monetary value of the tree. b. Mitigation replacement plan be submitted for review by the Urban Landscape Manager in the Office of Conservation and Sustainable Development (OCSD) and the landscape reviewer at Planning and Development Services Dept. (PDSD). The mitigation plan may include potential options of i. Cash value placed in the Tree Bank established by Trees for Tucson to be used for replacement trees in the area on public properties (rights-of-way, city parks or special project areas), or ii. Replacement with trees equal in assessed value to be planted on public properties in the area, or iii. A combination of the above. |
| 06/19/2012 | PMCLAUG1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | TDOT RTA | Completed | DATE: May 30, 2012 TO: Michael Wyneken, AICP FROM: Irene Ogata, RLA, ASLA, CPM Planning & Development Services Urban Landscape Manager SUBJECT: Case : SE-12-61 : Verizon - Broadway Blvd. The following are comments on the Special Exception Land Use submitted by Shaw & Associates for Verizon to locate a new facility at 7120 E Broadway Blvd. which will include one tower at 72 feet height to top of fronds. The City of Tucson has been moving toward achieving sustainable development, mitigation of Urban Heat Islands and green building principles. In addition to the City of Tucson's General Plan, Mayor and Council endorsed the United Nations Urban Environmental Accords in 2005, adopted the US Mayors' Climate Protection Agreement in 2006, endorsed the City of Tucson Urban Landscape Framework and adopted the City's Framework for Advancing Sustainability in 2008. As the city grows to accommodate population influx, the urban heat island effect also increases due to loss of pervious surfaces and vegetation replaced by impervious surfaces. The young, elderly and those with chronic health conditions are the most vulnerable populations to heat exhaustion during extreme heat events. Increasing reflectivity of these paved surfaces, proving shade (trees and/or shade structures) or pervious surfaces mitigate the heat absorption quality of dark pavement. The City encourages developers to work with staff to apply best management practices to mitigate urban heat island effects; this includes use of cool roof surfacing. The following condition is requested: 1. If there are any existing trees with a trunk diameter at breast height (DBH) greater than 6" within the area that will be affected, the first preference is to preserve the tree in place. If this is not possible: a. A tree value assessment be done following the methodology recommended by the International Society of Arborist (ISA) to determine the monetary value of the tree. b. Mitigation replacement plan be submitted for review by the Urban Landscape Manager in the Office of Conservation and Sustainable Development (OCSD) and the landscape reviewer at Planning and Development Services Dept. (PDSD). The mitigation plan may include potential options of i. Cash value placed in the Tree Bank established by Trees for Tucson to be used for replacement trees in the area on public properties (rights-of-way, city parks or special project areas), or ii. Replacement with trees equal in assessed value to be planted on public properties in the area, or iii. A combination of the above. |
| 06/19/2012 | PMCLAUG1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | TDOT STREETS | Completed | DATE: May 30, 2012 TO: Michael Wyneken, AICP FROM: Irene Ogata, RLA, ASLA, CPM Planning & Development Services Urban Landscape Manager SUBJECT: Case : SE-12-61 : Verizon - Broadway Blvd. The following are comments on the Special Exception Land Use submitted by Shaw & Associates for Verizon to locate a new facility at 7120 E Broadway Blvd. which will include one tower at 72 feet height to top of fronds. The City of Tucson has been moving toward achieving sustainable development, mitigation of Urban Heat Islands and green building principles. In addition to the City of Tucson's General Plan, Mayor and Council endorsed the United Nations Urban Environmental Accords in 2005, adopted the US Mayors' Climate Protection Agreement in 2006, endorsed the City of Tucson Urban Landscape Framework and adopted the City's Framework for Advancing Sustainability in 2008. As the city grows to accommodate population influx, the urban heat island effect also increases due to loss of pervious surfaces and vegetation replaced by impervious surfaces. The young, elderly and those with chronic health conditions are the most vulnerable populations to heat exhaustion during extreme heat events. Increasing reflectivity of these paved surfaces, proving shade (trees and/or shade structures) or pervious surfaces mitigate the heat absorption quality of dark pavement. The City encourages developers to work with staff to apply best management practices to mitigate urban heat island effects; this includes use of cool roof surfacing. The following condition is requested: 1. If there are any existing trees with a trunk diameter at breast height (DBH) greater than 6" within the area that will be affected, the first preference is to preserve the tree in place. If this is not possible: a. A tree value assessment be done following the methodology recommended by the International Society of Arborist (ISA) to determine the monetary value of the tree. b. Mitigation replacement plan be submitted for review by the Urban Landscape Manager in the Office of Conservation and Sustainable Development (OCSD) and the landscape reviewer at Planning and Development Services Dept. (PDSD). The mitigation plan may include potential options of i. Cash value placed in the Tree Bank established by Trees for Tucson to be used for replacement trees in the area on public properties (rights-of-way, city parks or special project areas), or ii. Replacement with trees equal in assessed value to be planted on public properties in the area, or iii. A combination of the above. |
| 06/19/2012 | PMCLAUG1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | OTHER AGENCIES | Completed | DATE: May 30, 2012 TO: Michael Wyneken, AICP FROM: Irene Ogata, RLA, ASLA, CPM Planning & Development Services Urban Landscape Manager SUBJECT: Case : SE-12-61 : Verizon - Broadway Blvd. The following are comments on the Special Exception Land Use submitted by Shaw & Associates for Verizon to locate a new facility at 7120 E Broadway Blvd. which will include one tower at 72 feet height to top of fronds. The City of Tucson has been moving toward achieving sustainable development, mitigation of Urban Heat Islands and green building principles. In addition to the City of Tucson's General Plan, Mayor and Council endorsed the United Nations Urban Environmental Accords in 2005, adopted the US Mayors' Climate Protection Agreement in 2006, endorsed the City of Tucson Urban Landscape Framework and adopted the City's Framework for Advancing Sustainability in 2008. As the city grows to accommodate population influx, the urban heat island effect also increases due to loss of pervious surfaces and vegetation replaced by impervious surfaces. The young, elderly and those with chronic health conditions are the most vulnerable populations to heat exhaustion during extreme heat events. Increasing reflectivity of these paved surfaces, proving shade (trees and/or shade structures) or pervious surfaces mitigate the heat absorption quality of dark pavement. The City encourages developers to work with staff to apply best management practices to mitigate urban heat island effects; this includes use of cool roof surfacing. The following condition is requested: 1. If there are any existing trees with a trunk diameter at breast height (DBH) greater than 6" within the area that will be affected, the first preference is to preserve the tree in place. If this is not possible: a. A tree value assessment be done following the methodology recommended by the International Society of Arborist (ISA) to determine the monetary value of the tree. b. Mitigation replacement plan be submitted for review by the Urban Landscape Manager in the Office of Conservation and Sustainable Development (OCSD) and the landscape reviewer at Planning and Development Services Dept. (PDSD). The mitigation plan may include potential options of i. Cash value placed in the Tree Bank established by Trees for Tucson to be used for replacement trees in the area on public properties (rights-of-way, city parks or special project areas), or ii. Replacement with trees equal in assessed value to be planted on public properties in the area, or iii. A combination of the above. |