Plan Review Detail
Review Status: Completed
Review Details: REZONING - IPC
Plan Number - T14SE00008
Review Name: REZONING - IPC
Review Status: Completed
| Review Date | Reviewer's Name | Type of Review | Description | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/25/2014 | STEVE SHIELDS | ZONING | REVIEW | Completed | PDSD TRANSMITTAL TO: Rezoning Division Re: Acceptance of Information for Plan Compliance (IPC) FROM: Steve Shields Lead Planner PROJECT: AT&T Cell Tower Extension 2200 N Wilmot - C-2 Special Exception - SE-14-08 TRANSMITTAL: March 25, 2014 1. The proposed "Wireless Communication, limited to wireless communication towers and antennae", located on parcels 133-16-025E, zoned C-2. The use falls under UDC Table 4.8-4: Permitted Uses - Commercial and Mixed Use Zones - Permitted as Special Exception Use, (2) Zoning Examiner Special Exception Procedure, Section 3.4.3. The following Use Specific Standards apply: 4.9.13.P, 4.9.4.I.2, .3, & .6.b. 2. The following dimensional Standards apply see UDC Table 6.3-4.A DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS FOR THE C-1, C-2, C-3, OCR-1, & OCR-2 ZONES a. Minimum site area = 0 Sq. Ft. b. Proposed site area = Not Provided (Existing) c. Maximum building height allowed = 40 feet d. Building height proposed = N/A (No new buildings proposed) 3. The submitted plan, showing the proposed Wireless Communication is acceptable to continue the review for the zoning examiner's report. If you have any questions about this transmittal, please call Steve Shields, (520) 836-4956 or email Steve.Shields@tucsonaz.gov. |
| 03/27/2014 | MARTIN BROWN | FIRE | REVIEW | Approved | |
| 03/31/2014 | LAITH ALSHAMI | ENGINEERING | REVIEW | Completed | Laith Alshami, Engineering and Floodplain Review, 03/31/2014, SUBJECT: AT&T Mobility Site Number B188 GG - 2200 N Wilmot Road Special Exception Case SE-14-08, T14S, R15E, SECTION 06 Reference: T13PRE0073 RECEIVED: Special Exception Preliminary Development Plan for Rezoning-IPC on March 21, 2014 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. |
| 04/02/2014 | MPADILL1 | COMMUNITY PLANNING | REVIEW | Completed | PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT SE-14-08 AT&T - 2200 N. Wilmot Road Plan Tucson 4/01/14 msp This proposal is for a special exception for a wireless communication facility in the C-2 commercial zone, to allow an existing wireless communication monopole a ten (10) feet height extension from fifty two (52) feet ten (10) inches, to sixty two (62) feet ten (10) inches. Proposed ground mounted equipment to be in a pre-fabricated shelter. The monopole extension will have twelve (12) antennas at a proposed height of sixty-two (62) feet ten (10) inches. The existing monopole and lease area is located at the southwest corner of the subject site. Existing monopole is not currently active and has mounting brackets for antenna arrays used by previous occupant that will be removed. The site is located at 2200 N. Wilmot Road, approximately 500 south of the intersection of Wilmot Road and Grant Road. Lease area will be located within an area already enclosed by existing chain link six foot tall chain link fence and have a lease area of approximately twenty (20') feet by sixteen (16') feet. Ground equipment to be located in a proposed pre- fabricated shelter. An on-site sixteen (16') foot wide ingress and egress easement is proposed from Wilmot Road to the monopole lease area and includes a parking space within the lease area for the maintenance/tech personnel. According to the Major Streets and Routes Plan, Wilmot Road, at this location is a collector street. The overall site has 1.05-acres, and developed with a multi-tenant commercial office building. Surrounding Uses/Zoning: The subject site land use zone is C-2, commercial. To the north, east, and south are commercial developed parcels also zoned C-2, commercial. To the west, across Wilmot Road are commercial developed parcels zoned C-1, neighborhood commercial. Southwest and across Wilmot Road is a single-family residential neighborhood development zoned R-1 residential. The existing monopole is approximately five hundred and thirty (530) feet from nearest residentially used property, located to the southwest across Wilmot Road. Special Exception Presubmittal Meeting: The applicant attended a special exception pre-application conference meeting on May 1, 2013 followed by a second staff meeting on November 13, 2013. At the special exception pre-application meetings staff discussed a variety of points including; given the type of the commercial development in the immediate surroundings the proposed change to monopole appears to be minimal, and staff recommended any future graffiti be removed within ten working days of observation. A plan amendment would not be required for the special exception to proceed; the existing monopole being considered for a proposed height extension from 52 feet 10 inches to 62 feet 10 inches tall monopole will be reused and utilized instead of considering a new additional monopole in the area. The proposed detail site plan shows the location of the existing monopole, proposed monopole antennas, ingress-egress from Wilmot Road, and location ground equipment and perimeter enclosure. Neighborhood Meeting: There was a neighborhood meeting held on-site on January 5, 2014, at 2200 North Wilmot Road. The sign-in sheet indicates no attendance other than the applicant who arrived at 5:10 pm. and left the site at 6:45 pm. Land Use Policies: Policy direction is provided by the Plan Tucson. Policy direction is provided by the Plan Tucson. The proposed site for the monopole height extension is located within a Mixed-Use Center area as identified by Plan Tucson. A Mixed-Use Center supports a variety of retail, services, office, and public gathering places, located close to each other, providing occupants of the center and the residents and workers in the surrounding neighborhoods with local access to goods and services. In particular to wireless communication facility, Plan Tucson provides direction and support in Chapter 3 - The Built Environment, under Guidelines LT28.1.2, LT28.1.3 which state telecommunication facilities be installed and maintained to minimize visual impact and preserve views and to improve the appearance of above ground utilities and structures and extend access to high-tech wireless communication facilities through out the city. Assessment: The proposed extension to the existing monopole (wireless communication facility) is planned within a C-2, commercial zoned site developed with a commercial complex having multiple tenants, located at 2200 N. Wilmot Road. The subject site has 1.05-acres, with the nearest residential home at approximately five hundred and thirty (530) feet to the southwest across Wilmot Road. The existing monopole seems to be currently not in use since aerial photographs show no antennas. The proposed pole extension will bring the height up to sixty two feet ten inches will include twelve new antennas. The addition of the antennas to the proposed height will be minor as far as changes to existing view corridors and existing mass and height of the communication device. The proposed ground equipment will be screened from adjacent commercial developments by an existing six (6) foot high chain link fence with access gates. The surrounding areas include; apartment complex, office complex, adult rest home care, private charter school, and a residential neighborhood to the southwest across Wilmot Road. The proposed site is developed as a commercial complex with some landscaping and trees located in small clusters. Although the lease area for the existing monopole is void of vegetation and trees, there are palm trees within 50 to 60 feet of the existing monopole. Given the type of development in the surrounding area, visual impacts of the proposed plain monopole to the immediate area will appear to be minimal. Staff recommends that any future graffiti visible from the public right-of-way or the adjacent residential neighborhood be removed within ten working days of observation. Staff believes that the proposed cell tower will help improve telecom services to the established neighborhoods and businesses in the area. The proposal is consistent with the Plan Tucson, and does not require a plan amendment and should be processed for a full review with the following issues will be addressed by staff: " Communication tower extension and new antennas shall be painted to blend and minimize visual impacts; " Monopole shall not exceed 62 feet and 10 inches height; " Any graffiti visible from the public right-of-way or the adjacent residential neighborhood be removed within ten working days of observation, and " Ground equipment to be located within an enclosed shelter, as represented. S:/UPDfiles/DevRev/caserev/SP-Excpt/SE 14/SE-14-08ipc.doc |