Plan Review Detail
Review Status: Completed
Review Details: REZONING - ZE HEARING
Plan Number - T15SE00032
Review Name: REZONING - ZE HEARING
Review Status: Completed
| Review Date | Reviewer's Name | Type of Review | Description | Status | Comments |
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| 06/29/2015 | DBURSUC1 | COMMUNITY PLANNING | REVIEW | Completed | PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT SE-15-32 Verizon - Speedway Boulevard Full Review C-2 Zone, Special Exception Plan Tucson and Sewell/Hudlow Neighborhood Plan 06/22/15 DB Background: This proposal is for a special exception use in the C-2 commercial zone to allow a sixty (60) foot tall monopole wireless communication facility (WCF) with twelve (12) antennas, in a monopalm stealth design. Associated ground equipment will be within a 20' x 24' lease area enclosed inside a mini-storage unit. The site is at 7070 E Speedway Bouleavard is located 185 feet south of the Speedway Boulevard and 450 feet west of the Kolb Road. An eight foot wide access and utility easement will be provided from Green Hills Avenue to the wireless communication facility. The WCF site is proposed adjacent to single-family residential homes to the south and west. The nearest single-family residential home is located directly to the west approximately 250 feet from the proposed WCF site. According to the Major Streets and Routes Plan, Speedway Boulevard is designated an Arterial Street and Kolb Road is designated a Gateway Arterial Street. Surrounding Zoning and Land Uses: The proposed special exception (WCF) site is developed with a mini-storage land use in the C-2 commercial zone. To the North and East are commercial retail and auto service land uses in the C-2 commercial zone; to the west across Green Hills Avenue are single-family residential uses in the R-1 residential zone; to the south across an alley are single-family residential uses in the R-1 residential zone. The nearest single-family residential zoned and developed land is located directly to the west, at approximately 200 feet. The nearest single-family residential home is located directly to the west approximately 250 feet from the proposed WCF site. Presubmittal Meeting: The applicant attended a presubmittal conference meeting on April 15, 2015. Meeting discussions included discussion of distance from gateway arterial roads, site vehicular maneuverability, and how to better mitigate visual impact on surrounding development. Applicant was asked to use additional faux palms to help mitigate visual impact. Neighborhood Meeting: The applicant held a neighborhood meeting on May 18, 2015 at 4:00 PM at the site of the WCF. Applicant has provided the required neighborhood meeting material: mailing notification, copy of labels, notice letter, neighborhood meeting summary, and sign-in sheet. Four people total were in attendance. Three of the persons were in opposition of the monopalm. Reasons cited were health concerns and visual aspects. The last attendee was a representative from the Ward 2 office. Land Use Policies: Policy direction is provided by the Sewell/Hudlow Neighborhood Plan (SHNP), and Plan Tucson, as it relates to wireless communication facilities. Plan Tucson, as stated in Chapter 3, the Built Environment, under Guidelines LT28.1.2 and LT28.1.3, stating that telecommunication facilities should maintain and minimize visual impacts and preserve views. Further stating, to improve the appearance of above-ground utilities and structures, located throughout the city. Minimizing visual impacts are a prime consideration during the review process. The nonresidential policy section of the SWNP provides the following policy direction for this site. Nonresidential uses should be located along designated major streets as shown on Land Use Development Maps. New nonresidential uses should be carefully integrated with surrounding uses by providing common access points and parking, and common amenities such as landscaping and walls. Analysis: The applicant proposes a wireless communication facility within an existing self-storage facility located at 7070 E. Speedway Boulevard, in the C-2 commercial zone. The applicant is proposing to install a monopole at a height of sixty (60) feet in the form of a stealth monopalm and associated ground equipment area. A portion of one self-storage unit will be utilized for the installation of the proposed ground equipment. The existing walls will be reinforced and water-proofed. The special exception site is located within the "existing neighborhood" area identified in Plan Tucson. The Plan supports existing neighborhoods and commercial districts to encourage new services and amenities that contribute further to neighborhood stability. Specific direction is provided in Chapter 3 - The Built Environment, under Guidelines LT28.1.2 and LT28.1.3. These policies support telecommunication facilities when they are installed and maintained to minimize visual impact and preserve views, and their design improves the appearance of above ground utilities and structures. Staff acknowledges that it is difficult to disguise a sixty (60) foot tall monopole. However, the monopalm stealth design concept does a decent job to reduce visual impacts. In addition the ground level equipment will be screened and placed within the existing on-site self-storage unit buildings. Staff recommends submittal to include building elevations of existing building(s) to document texture and color of the proposed ground equipment lease area wall will match existing buildings. Mitigation measures supported by staff will include but not limited to; antennas and other attachments to be painted to minimize visual impacts. In addition, staff suggests a small cluster of faux palms adjacent to the area of the monopalm to minimize visual impacts. Currently there are no palms or other type of vegetation nearby to help provide context for the monopalm. Any potential noise levels to be generated by ground equipment, including stand-by generators, will need to be addressed on the required Design Compatibility Report. The nearest residential neighborhood is located adjacent to the self-storage facility and directly west at approximately 200 feet from the proposed monopalm WCF site. The required compatibility report shall address issues such as but not limited to: stealth design (color, texture, density of fronds etc.), noise mitigation for ground equipment, access and parking space for technician. Applicant is to address applicable policy compliance with the general direction of Plan Tucson and the Sewell/Hudlow Neighborhood Plan. In addition, staff recommends that any future graffiti visible from the public right-of-way be removed within seventy-two hours of observation. Staff acknowledges that the proposed WCF will help improve telecom services to the established neighborhoods and businesses in the area. The request is consistent with the Sewell Hudlow Neighborhood Plan and Plan Tucson and as presented, the request for a WCF does not require a plan amendment. Staff offers the following special exception conditions for consideration: 1. Any existing on-site palm tree, native tree or landscape planting disturbed during the monopalm construction or ground equipment installation shall be replaced in accordance with the UDC and heat island mitigation; " PT, Chapter 3, The Built Environment, Set 1 All Developments, Guidelines - LT28.1.2, and LT28.1.3 2. Maximum height of monopalm shall not exceed 60 feet measured to top of monopalm as shown on Preliminary Development Plan dated June 15, 2015; " PT, Chapter 3, The Built Environment, Set 1 All Developments, Guidelines - LT28.1.2, and LT28.1.3 3. Any graffiti visible from the public right-of-way or area residential development shall be removed within seventy-two (72) hours of observation; " PT, Chapter 3, The Built Environment, Set 1 All Developments, Guidelines - LT28.1.2, and LT28.1.3 4. Ground equipment to be located within lease area and within an enclosed shelter, as represented on Preliminary Development Plan dated June 15, 2015; " PT, Chapter 3, The Built Environment, Set 1 All Developments, Guidelines - LT28.1.2, and LT28.1.3 5. Existing lessee fence and door to be textured, finished, or painted to match nearby buildings to screen lease area from the on-site educational land use; " PT, Chapter 3, The Built Environment, Set 1 All Developments, Guidelines - LT28.1.2, and LT28.1.3 6. Two additional faux palms to be added to or surrounding lease area to help mitigate visual impact and provide context to monopalm. " PT, Chapter 3, The Built Environment, Set 1 All Developments, Guidelines - LT28.1.2, and LT28.1.3 |
| 06/30/2015 | KEN BROUILLETTE | FIRE | REVIEW | Approved | |
| 06/30/2015 | STEVE SHIELDS | ZONING | REVIEW | Completed | PDSD TRANSMITTAL TO: Planning and Development Services Department Rezoning Section FROM: Steve Shields Lead Planner PROJECT: Verizon - New Cell Tower 133-18-007B - C-2 Special Exception - SE-15-32 TRANSMITTAL: June 30, 2015 1. The proposed "Wireless Communication, limited to wireless communication towers and antennae", located on parcels 133-18-007B, 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 c. Maximum building height allowed = 40 feet d. Building height proposed = Existing not provided 3. The following item needs to be noted at this time: An address will need to be provided for the cell site prior to submittal of plans for review, contact Pima County Addressing. If you have any questions about this transmittal, please call Steve Shields, (520) 836-4956 or email Steve.Shields@tucsonaz.gov. |
| 07/10/2015 | HEATHER THRALL | SIGNS | SIGN CODE REVIEW | Completed | Signs Division - Review Reviewer - H. Thrall 7/10/15 Proposed cell tower & and enclosure at storage facility (Removing roof & installing cell tower in part of storage building) 1) No existing billboards at this site. 2) Property developed as storage facility; C-2 zoning. Site is subject to the General Business District of the Sign Code. 3) Proposal includes removing roof of a portion of a storage building and installing equipment and cell tower monopalm. 4) No proposed signage shown on plans for cell tower enclosure; should safety signage be required: - signs shall be a max of 2 square feet sign area each - shall not be illuminated - to be mounted to the enclosure wall - to contain only generic message (such as "Restricted area; electrified components") - shall not contain commercial advertisement. |
| 07/10/2015 | JOE LINVILLE | LANDSCAPE | REVIEW | Approved | |
| 07/13/2015 | PMCLAUG1 | ENGINEERING | REVIEW | Completed | REVIEW DUE DATE: June 25, 2015 TO: Peter McLaughlin, Rezoning Section SUBJECT: Verizon -7070 E SPEEDWAY Engineering and Floodplain Review for Special Exception ADDRESS: 7070 E SPEEDWAY Bl, 85710, Ward 2 LOCATION: T14S R15E Section 07 PROPERTY: 133-18-007B, GREEN HILLS LOT 7 EXC N170' & EXC E150' FLOODPLAIN: Unnamed watercourse within the Atterbury-Rose Hill Hydrologic Unit Watershed (local floodplain), FEMA zone X-unshaded, 2302L REVIEWER: Elizabeth Leibold, P.E. CASE NUMBER: SE-15-32 (T15SE00032, T15PRE0025) Engineering has reviewed the proposed Special Exception application documentation for the proposed 60-foot monopalm wireless communication facility with associated equipment at the north-central portion of the parcel. The proposed improvement is located within a site that is appears to be impacted by jurisdictional floodplains within Green Hills Av and potentially Kolb Rd. The City has limited hydrologic data for this floodplain. The site is already developed and there does not appear to be any proposed disturbance of existing vegetation for this proposed project. The following conditions shall be addressed during development package review, and will be required for approval of the Special Exception. Engineering advises the following based on Technical Manual Section 4-04.2.3.1 and Tucson Code Section 26-11: 1) Either provide one of the following: a. a hydrology report for these floodplain areas impacting the parcel, that includes the floodplain limits on the parcel and depth of jurisdictional flood. Show on plans that all equipment for the proposed structure is elevated a minimum of 1-ft above 100-year flood elevation per hydrology report, if located in the jurisdictional floodplain. b. If a hydrology report is not provided, show on plans that all equipment for the proposed structure is elevated a minimum of 2-ft above natural grade. 2) If the proposed project is determined to be located in a jurisdictional floodplain (or if a hydrology report is not proposed to be submitted), a floodplain use permit application would be required at time of permitting. 3) Add a Flood Zone Note on a sheet that sates the project is located in local jurisdictional floodplain, on FIRM 2302L FEMA flood zone X unshaded, and / or other flood information as applicable. 4) Clarify total disturbance area for the project on plans. 5) Provide recordation information for any required access easement on the plans for the submittal review. Elizabeth Leibold, P.E., CPM, CFM Civil Engineer Engineering Division Planning & Development Services Dept http://pdsd.tucsonaz.gov/pdsd City of Tucson (520) 837-4934 |
| 07/13/2015 | PMCLAUG1 | ENV SVCS | REVIEW | Completed | |
| 07/13/2015 | JOSE ORTIZ | DOT TRAFFIC | REVIEW | Completed | |
| 07/13/2015 | PMCLAUG1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | PARKS & RECREATION | Completed | |
| 07/13/2015 | PMCLAUG1 | DOT ENGINEERING | REVIEW | Completed | |
| 07/13/2015 | PMCLAUG1 | TUCSON WATER NEW AREA DEVELOPMENT | REVIEW | Completed | |
| 07/13/2015 | PMCLAUG1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | OFFICE OF CONSERVATION & SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT | Completed | |
| 07/13/2015 | PMCLAUG1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | PIMA ASSN OF GOVTS | Completed | |
| 07/13/2015 | PMCLAUG1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | PIMA CNTY WASTEWATER | Completed | |
| 07/13/2015 | PMCLAUG1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | SCHOOL DISTRICT | Completed | |
| 07/13/2015 | PMCLAUG1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | ADOT | Completed | |
| 07/13/2015 | PMCLAUG1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | TDOT RTA | Completed | |
| 07/13/2015 | PMCLAUG1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | TDOT STREETS | Completed | |
| 07/13/2015 | PMCLAUG1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | OTHER AGENCIES | Completed |