Permit Review Detail
Review Status: Completed
Review Details: PLANS OK TO SUBMIT - FLOODPLAIN
Permit Number - T13OT01331
Review Name: PLANS OK TO SUBMIT - FLOODPLAIN
Review Status: Completed
| Review Date | Reviewer's Name | Type of Review | Description | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/18/2013 | JASON GREEN | ENGINEERING | REVIEW | Approved | DATE: November 18, 2013 SUBJECT: 3170 N Craycroft Rd- Ground Mount Photovoltaic System Installation TO: Jim West REVIEWERS: Jason Green, CFM ACTIVITY: T13CM06836 (Building Plan) and T13OT01331 (Floodplain Use Permit) SUMMARY: Engineering Division of Planning & Development Services Department has received and reviewed the Building Plan (T13CM06836) and Floodplain Use Permit (T13OT01331) for the above referenced property and does not recommend approval of the at this time. The subject property is entirely located within a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA), Zone AE as shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), Community- Panel No. 040073-04019C-1713L, effective date June 16, 2011. Per Section 26-5.2 of the Tucson Code no development, storage of materials or equipment or other uses shall be permitted which acting alone or in combination with existing uses, create a danger or hazard to life or property. In order to process your application for development within the floodway fringe of the Pantano Wash the following information is required: BUILDING PLAN: 1) TC Sec.26-5.2.3: Provide a note on the building plan to state; "The subject property is affected by the City of Tucson Floodplain Regulations. A Floodplain Use Permit and Elevation Certificate are required prior to building final inspection." 2) TC Sec.26-5.2.11: Revise the building plan and Section A-A detail to show that the bottom of the solar panel and/or the lowest point of all service facilities such as the electrical components or equipment, whichever is lower, is at or above the regulatory flood elevation (2443 feet NAVD 1988). Provide the elevation in place of the referenced "18 1/8 inch dimension." The calculated base flood elevation for the proposed use was established at 2442 feet NAVD per the Flood Insurance Study prepared for the Pantano Wash. 3) TC Sec.26-11.2.h: An Elevation Certificate (FEMA Form 086-0-33) must be prepared by a state registered land surveyor and submitted to our office prior to Final Electrical and Building Final inspections. The ELCERT will be issued with the Building Permit with all applicable Community Information filled out. GENERAL COMMENTS: Please provide a revised Building Plan with revised details that addresses the comments provided above. Include a comprehensive response letter addressing in detail responses to all of the above comments. For any questions or to schedule meetings call me at 837-4929. Jason Green, CFM Senior Engineer Associate Engineering Division Planning & Development Services |
| 11/18/2013 | JASON GREEN | ENGINEERING | REVIEW | Approved | November 18, 2013 FLOODPLAIN USE PERMIT NO.: T13OT01331 ADDRESS: 3170 N Craycroft Rd Tucson, Arizona 85712 PROPERTY OWNER: Miguel Arenas 3170 N Craycroft Rd Tucson, Arizona 85712 The applicant is authorized to use a portion of the FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area Zone AE per the Flood Insurance Rate Maps 04019C1713L, specifically described as: A portion of Parcel 109-22-022B For the purpose of installing a ground mounted photovoltaic system. The applicant agrees to comply with City of Tucson Floodplain and Erosion Hazard Area Regulations. Violation of any of the conditions stated or referred to below, as determined by the City Engineer, shall be grounds for revocation of this permit. Issuance of this permit does not constitute a waiver of other requirements contained in the Tucson City Code, Unified Development Code, or any other Federal, State, or local regulation. No use other than as permitted herein is allowed. Additional uses allowed under City of Tucson Floodplain and Erosion Hazard Regulations require application for review and approval of an additional Floodplain Use Permit. The following 10 conditions apply to this permit: 1) This permit becomes invalid and is subject to additional floodplain review, if any required development changes the construction of the photovoltaic system, or, if there is any further disturbance within the floodplain other than that outlined in this application. This floodplain use permit may be subject to conditions or restrictions designed to reduce or mitigate the potential damage or hazard to life or property resulting from the construction of the system within the regulatory floodplain, floodway or erosion hazard areas as determined by the project engineer and accepted by the City of Tucson. 2) Except as approved by the City Engineer prior to the start of construction, development under this permit shall not obstruct, retard or divert the existing flow of floodwaters from or to adjacent properties. 3) For purposes of this permit the following flood elevations shall be used for the elevation of the top of bar grate and associated equipment: Base Flood Elevation (BFE) = 2442.0 feet NAVD 1988 Regulatory Flood Elevation (RFE) = 2443.0 feet NAVD 1988 The lowest point of the solar panel is to be elevated at or above the Regulatory Flood Elevation (RFE) and lowest point of any attached service facilities such as the electrical components or generator equipment is to be at or above the Regulatory Flood Elevation (RFE). 4) Floodplain Approval of elevation certificate, prepared by an Arizona State Registered Land Surveyor, is required prior to the finished construction or Final Inspection (P2F). The Elevation Certificate must include the identity and elevation of the lowest service equipment/machinery servicing the system. 5) All work shall conform to the approved building plan documents, which are made part of this permit. All equipment is to be firmly anchored to prevent flotation per TUC Code Sec.26-5.2.10. 6) Within 5 (five) days of issuance of this permit, and through completion of the project, notification must be posted and maintained in a conspicuous place on the job site stating "Construction proceeding under requirements of City of Tucson Floodplain Use Permit # T13OT01331 For information please call 791-5550." 7) This Floodplain Use Permit and plans shall be kept in a readily accessible location on site at all times. 8) Any additional future disturbance of the floodplain shall have separate floodplain use permit applications submitted to this office for review and approval. 9) See the associated activity T13CM06836 10) This permit is specific to the improvements for 3170 N Craycroft Rd as indicated on the approved plans. It shall not apply to any other structure or property, whether attached or unattached, not specified under this permit. Renewal of this permit will require a new application, review and approval of that application by the City of Tucson, Planning & Development Services Department, Engineering Division. This permit may be renewed for up to one year at the sole discretion of the City Engineer or designated representatives. This Floodplain Use Permit will be automatically revoked and becomes invalid if conditions are not complied with, as set forth in this permit. APPLICANT NAME: Jim West ADDRESS: 9121 E Tanque Verde Tucson, AZ 85749 PHONE: 520-245-6077 OWNER: Miguel Arenas ADDRESS: 3170 N Craycroft Rd Tucson, Arizona 85712 PHONE: 520-245-6077 (EXPIRATION DATE) Month: 11 Day: 18 Year: 2014 SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT DATE The applicant is authorized by the City Engineer to receive a floodplain use permit subject to the above referenced conditions and restrictions. |
Final Status
| Task End Date | Reviewer's Name | Type of Review | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/18/2013 | FERNE RODRIGUEZ | OUT TO CUSTOMER | Completed |
| 11/18/2013 | CPIERCE1 | REJECT SHELF | Completed |