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Plan Review Detail
Review Status: Completed
Review Details: REZONING - ZE HEARING
Plan Number - T12SE00076
Review Name: REZONING - ZE HEARING
Review Status: Completed
| Review Date | Reviewer's Name | Type of Review | Description | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/30/2012 | LAITH ALSHAMI | ENGINEERING | REVIEW | Completed | Laith Alshami, Engineering and Floodplain Review, 07/30/2012, TO: Michael Wyneken FROM: Laith Alshami, P.E. Rezoning Section Engineering SUBJECT: AT&T Mobility Site Number T914 - 9490 E Speedway Blvd Special Exception Case SE-12-76, T14S, R15E, SECTION 10 RECEIVED: Special Exception Preliminary Development Plan on July 25, 2012 Zoning Examiner Report The Preliminary Development Plan appears to have adequate Engineering and Floodplain related information to be forwarded to the rezoning examiner. No special conditions are offered. |
| 07/31/2012 | JOHN BEALL | COMMUNITY PLANNING | REVIEW | Completed | PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT SE-12-76 AT&T - E. Speedway Boulevard General Plan and Pantano East Area Plan 7/31/12 RH This proposal is for a special exception use in the C-1 (general commercial) zone to allow a 65 foot wireless communication facility in the form of a stealth canister located on a light pole. The site is at 9490 East Speedway Boulevard at the southwest corner of Speedway Boulevard and Harrison Road located in a City park and ride facility. The light pole located canister antenna will join a similar existing antenna and use the existing enclosed ground equipment area. Maintenance to the wireless communication facility will use the existing circulation system in the park and ride lot. According to the Major Streets and Routes Plan, Speedway Boulevard and Harrison Road are both designated arterial streets. Surrounding Uses/Zoning: The adjacent land use and zoning surrounding the subject parcel is as follows: to the east is land zoned R-1 (low density residential) developed with single family residential units on the east side of Harrison Road; to the north is C-1 (general commercial) zoned land on the north side of Speedway Boulevard which is currently vacant on the northeast corner of Harrison Road and developed with a Walgreens Drug store commercial use on the northwest corner; to the west is land zoned R-2 (medium density residential) and developed with a medium density residential complex; and, to the south is land zoned C-1 (general commercial) developed with a vet clinic. The nearest residential unit to the proposed new antenna location is over 90 feet to the west. Land Use Policies: The General Plan and the Pantano East Area Plan (PEAP) provide policy direction for this site. General Plan Policy 3.7 (Element 4) 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 (General Plan, Element 4) promotes the coordination of efforts of government, private developers and utility firms to improve the appearance of above-ground utilities and structures. The commercial policy section of the PEAP provides the following policy direction for this site. Commercial uses should be located at the intersection of major streets, where commercial uses already exist. New commercial uses should be carefully integrated with surrounding uses. Analysis: The proposed light pole located stealth canister antenna is consistent in design with the existing antenna already located on the site. The new antenna is at the intersection of major streets and has been carefully integrated into the layout of the site. The use of an existing equipment enclosure will limit new construction in the area. Due to the proposed 65 foot height, the proposed light pole located stealth canister antenna will be visible from surrounding areas. However, the proposed light pole located stealth canister antenna design will mitigate visual impacts and no new ground level equipment enclosures will be required for the new antenna reducing the overall impact from the development of this facility. Recommendation: The request for special exception is consistent with policy direction provided by the General Plan and the PEAP. Staff offers the following design mitigation measures for consideration as part of the rezoning process. 1. Communication tower shall be a light pole located stealth canister antenna. · GP, Element 4, Policy 3.7 & Policy 4.6 · PEAP, Commercial Policy 1.A 2. The light pole located stealth canister antenna shall not exceed 65 feet in height. · GP, Element 4, Policy 3.7 & Policy 4.6 · PEAP, Commercial Policy 1.A 3. The light pole located stealth canister antenna shall be similar in color to the existing antenna already located on site. · GP, Element 4, Policy 3.7 & Policy 4.6 · PEAP, Commercial Policy 1.A 4. Ground equipment to be jointly used as shown on preliminary development plan accepted on 7/13/12. · GP, Element 4, Policy 3.7 & Policy 4.6 · PEAP, Commercial Policy 1.A 5. The development package shall clearly illustrate compliance with all conditions through the use of details, diagrams and/or notes. · GP, Element 4, Policy 3.7 & Policy 4.6 f:/sharedri/UPDfiles/DevRev/caserev/SP-Excpt/SE 11-12/SE-12-76 AT&T - E. Speedway Boulevard.doc |
| 08/01/2012 | STEVE SHIELDS | ZONING | REVIEW | Completed | CDRC TRANSMITTAL TO: Planning and Development Services Department Rezoning Section FROM: Steve Shields Lead Planner PROJECT: AT&T Communication Site Upgrade 9490 E. Speedway Blvd Special Exception - SE-12-76 TRANSMITTAL: July 31, 2012 1. The existing Communications site, located on parcel 133-33-026D zoned C-1 falls under the Special Exception Land Uses, Sec. 2.5.2.3.A.1, 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 .G. 2. Development designator "8" requires or allows the following: Minimum site area = 43,560 Sq. Ft. Site area proposed = 21,547 Sq. Ft. Floor Area Ratio (FAR) = 0..15 Floor Area (FA) Allowed = Not provided on plan Floor Area (FA) Proposed = Not provided. (No new structures proposed) - existing Lot coverage allowed = 20% Lot coverage proposed = Not provided. (No new structures or vehicle use areas proposed) - existing Maximum building height allowed = 25 feet Building height proposed = Not provided. No new structures proposed) - existing Interior perimeter yard indicator = FF 3. Provide documentation that shows how the requirements of LUC Section 3.5.4.20.G.1.b are met. 4. As it appears that a new tower, light pole, is proposed and the requirements of LUC Section 3.5.4.20.G.1,b may be an issue, contact Michael Wyneken, 520-837-4955 to clarify what constitutes a new tower. Zoning has reviewed this proposal for compliance with The City of Tucson Development Standard Land Use Code (LUC). Off-Street Parking: OK no new parking required Off-Street Loading: NA Bicycle Parking: NA Pedestrian Access: NA If you have any questions about this transmittal, please call Steve Shields, (520) 836-4956 or email Steve.Shields@tucsonaz.gov. |
| 08/10/2012 | ANDREW CONNOR | LANDSCAPE | REVIEW | Approved | |
| 08/14/2012 | KEN BROUILLETTE | FIRE | REVIEW | Approved | |
| 08/17/2012 | HEATHER THRALL | SIGNS | SIGN CODE REVIEW | Completed | No billboards at this location. |
| 08/22/2012 | MWYNEKE1 | DOT ENGINEERING | REVIEW | Passed | |
| 08/22/2012 | MWYNEKE1 | ENV SVCS | REVIEW | Approved | Environmental Services has no comments or objections for both projects listed. Jeff Drumm, P.E. Environmental Manager City of Tucson Environmental Services 520-837-3713 |
| 08/22/2012 | MWYNEKE1 | TUCSON WATER NEW AREA DEVELOPMENT | REVIEW | Completed | |
| 08/22/2012 | JOSE ORTIZ | DOT TRAFFIC | REVIEW | Approved | SE-12-76 AT&T E. Speedway Boulevard TDOT Traffic Engineering - No adverse comments, approved Zelin Canchola |
| 08/22/2012 | MWYNEKE1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | PARKS & RECREATION | Passed | The following are comments on the Special Exception Land Use submitted by AT&T Mobility, for a light pole with cell antennas in canister at top at Park 'n' Ride Wireless Facility. 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. In Arizona, the young, elderly and those with chronic health conditions are the most vulnerable populations to heat exhaustion during extreme heat events. Heat-related deaths have be recorded in Arizona. 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. Irene Ogata *************************** DOT supports this Special Exception case and has coordinated with Real Estate on the site location and design. Tom Fisher |
| 08/22/2012 | MWYNEKE1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | OFFICE OF CONSERVATION & SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT | Completed | The following are comments on the Special Exception Land Use submitted by AT&T Mobility, for a light pole with cell antennas in canister at top at Park 'n' Ride Wireless Facility. 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. In Arizona, the young, elderly and those with chronic health conditions are the most vulnerable populations to heat exhaustion during extreme heat events. Heat-related deaths have be recorded in Arizona. 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. Irene Ogata *************************** DOT supports this Special Exception case and has coordinated with Real Estate on the site location and design. Tom Fisher |
| 08/22/2012 | MWYNEKE1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | PIMA ASSN OF GOVTS | Approved | The following are comments on the Special Exception Land Use submitted by AT&T Mobility, for a light pole with cell antennas in canister at top at Park 'n' Ride Wireless Facility. 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. In Arizona, the young, elderly and those with chronic health conditions are the most vulnerable populations to heat exhaustion during extreme heat events. Heat-related deaths have be recorded in Arizona. 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. Irene Ogata *************************** DOT supports this Special Exception case and has coordinated with Real Estate on the site location and design. Tom Fisher |
| 08/22/2012 | MWYNEKE1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | PIMA CNTY WASTEWATER | Approved | The following are comments on the Special Exception Land Use submitted by AT&T Mobility, for a light pole with cell antennas in canister at top at Park 'n' Ride Wireless Facility. 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. In Arizona, the young, elderly and those with chronic health conditions are the most vulnerable populations to heat exhaustion during extreme heat events. Heat-related deaths have be recorded in Arizona. 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. Irene Ogata *************************** DOT supports this Special Exception case and has coordinated with Real Estate on the site location and design. Tom Fisher |
| 08/22/2012 | MWYNEKE1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | SCHOOL DISTRICT | Passed | The following are comments on the Special Exception Land Use submitted by AT&T Mobility, for a light pole with cell antennas in canister at top at Park 'n' Ride Wireless Facility. 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. In Arizona, the young, elderly and those with chronic health conditions are the most vulnerable populations to heat exhaustion during extreme heat events. Heat-related deaths have be recorded in Arizona. 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. Irene Ogata *************************** DOT supports this Special Exception case and has coordinated with Real Estate on the site location and design. Tom Fisher |
| 08/22/2012 | MWYNEKE1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | ADOT | Passed | The following are comments on the Special Exception Land Use submitted by AT&T Mobility, for a light pole with cell antennas in canister at top at Park 'n' Ride Wireless Facility. 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. In Arizona, the young, elderly and those with chronic health conditions are the most vulnerable populations to heat exhaustion during extreme heat events. Heat-related deaths have be recorded in Arizona. 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. Irene Ogata *************************** DOT supports this Special Exception case and has coordinated with Real Estate on the site location and design. Tom Fisher |
| 08/22/2012 | MWYNEKE1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | TDOT RTA | Passed | The following are comments on the Special Exception Land Use submitted by AT&T Mobility, for a light pole with cell antennas in canister at top at Park 'n' Ride Wireless Facility. 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. In Arizona, the young, elderly and those with chronic health conditions are the most vulnerable populations to heat exhaustion during extreme heat events. Heat-related deaths have be recorded in Arizona. 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. Irene Ogata *************************** DOT supports this Special Exception case and has coordinated with Real Estate on the site location and design. Tom Fisher |
| 08/22/2012 | MWYNEKE1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | TDOT STREETS | Passed | The following are comments on the Special Exception Land Use submitted by AT&T Mobility, for a light pole with cell antennas in canister at top at Park 'n' Ride Wireless Facility. 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. In Arizona, the young, elderly and those with chronic health conditions are the most vulnerable populations to heat exhaustion during extreme heat events. Heat-related deaths have be recorded in Arizona. 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. Irene Ogata *************************** DOT supports this Special Exception case and has coordinated with Real Estate on the site location and design. Tom Fisher |
| 08/22/2012 | MWYNEKE1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | OTHER AGENCIES | Approved | The following are comments on the Special Exception Land Use submitted by AT&T Mobility, for a light pole with cell antennas in canister at top at Park 'n' Ride Wireless Facility. 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. In Arizona, the young, elderly and those with chronic health conditions are the most vulnerable populations to heat exhaustion during extreme heat events. Heat-related deaths have be recorded in Arizona. 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. Irene Ogata *************************** DOT supports this Special Exception case and has coordinated with Real Estate on the site location and design. Tom Fisher |