Plan Review Detail
Review Status: Completed
Review Details: REZONING - ZE HEARING
Plan Number - T15SE00078
Review Name: REZONING - ZE HEARING
Review Status: Completed
| Review Date | Reviewer's Name | Type of Review | Description | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/29/2015 | MARTIN BROWN | FIRE | REVIEW | Approved | |
| 11/03/2015 | DBURSUC1 | ENGINEERING | REVIEW | Completed | SE-15-78 The proposed location is west of Craycroft Road just south of the Rillito River. The site is not affected by any mapped floodplain areas or watercourses. Access is from Craycroft. There are no other concerns from Engineering. Paul Baughman, PE, CFM Civil Engineer Planning and Development Services 201 N. Stone Tucson, AZ 85726 520-837-5007 |
| 11/03/2015 | DBURSUC1 | TUCSON WATER NEW AREA DEVELOPMENT | REVIEW | Completed | Dear Mr. Bursuck: Tucson Water has no comments on the proposed wireless communication facility at 3375 N. Craycroft Road (Parcel #109-26-101P). Sincerely, Richard A. Sarti, P.E. Tucson Water New Development-Engineering Manager (520) 837-2215 |
| 11/05/2015 | STEVE SHIELDS | ZONING | REVIEW | Completed | PDSD TRANSMITTAL TO: Planning and Development Services Department Rezoning Section FROM: Steve Shields Lead Planner PROJECT: Verizon Cell Tower - New Cell Site 3375 N. Craycroft Road, Parcel 109-26-010P - SR Special Exception - SE-15-78 TRANSMITTAL: November 3, 2015 The proposed "Wireless Communication, limited to wireless communication towers and antennae", located on parcel 133-03-3950, zoned C-1. falls under UDC Table 4.8-4 PERMITTED USES COMMERCIAL AND MIXED USEZONES - Permitted as Special Exception Use, [1] Mayor and Council Special Exception Procedure, Section 3.4.4 . The following Use Specific Standards apply: 4.9.13.O & 4.9.4.I.2, .3, 6.a. The following dimensional Standards apply see UDC TABLE 6.3-1.A: DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS FOR THE RH, SR, SH, RX-1, & RX-2 ZONES Minimum site area = 144,000 Sq. Ft Proposed site area = Not Provided Maximum lot coverage = 50% Proposed lot coverage = Not Provided Maximum building height allowed = 30 feet Building height proposed = No proposed buildings. 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. |
| 11/09/2015 | DBURSUC1 | DOT ENGINEERING | REVIEW | Completed | |
| 11/09/2015 | DBURSUC1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | PARKS & RECREATION | Completed | |
| 11/09/2015 | HEATHER THRALL | SIGNS | SIGN CODE REVIEW | Completed | SUBJECT: New Special Exception case for wireless communication facility CASE: SE-15-78 Verizon - Craycroft Road PARCEL #: 109-26-010P ADDRESS: 3375 N Craycroft PROPOSED USE: wireless communications facility with a 70-foot tall cell tower disguised as a pine tree (monopine) ZONED: SR (suburban Ranch) SIGNS REVIEW: H. Thrall 11/6/15 1) No existing billboards on this property 2) Developed as a single family residence. No current signage on premises. 3) Signage at this location subject to Scenic Corridor Zone District of the Sign Code (Craycroft Road at the Rillito River crossing becomes a Scenic Route, the property is within 400' of the beginning of the scenic route designation). 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. S: \Sign Code\Special Exception Sign Code Reviews\T15SE00078 |
| 11/12/2015 | JOE LINVILLE | LANDSCAPE | REVIEW | Approved | |
| 11/18/2015 | DBURSUC1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | OFFICE OF CONSERVATION & SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT | Completed | |
| 11/18/2015 | DBURSUC1 | ENV SVCS | REVIEW | Completed | |
| 11/18/2015 | JOSE ORTIZ | DOT TRAFFIC | REVIEW | Completed | |
| 11/18/2015 | DBURSUC1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | PIMA ASSN OF GOVTS | Completed | |
| 11/18/2015 | DBURSUC1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | PIMA CNTY WASTEWATER | Completed | |
| 11/18/2015 | DBURSUC1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | SCHOOL DISTRICT | Completed | |
| 11/18/2015 | DBURSUC1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | ADOT | Completed | |
| 11/18/2015 | DBURSUC1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | TDOT RTA | Completed | |
| 11/18/2015 | DBURSUC1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | TDOT STREETS | Completed | |
| 11/18/2015 | DBURSUC1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | OTHER AGENCIES | Completed | TPD I have no issues with this request. CSO Becky Noel #37968 Tucson Police Dept. 1100 S. Alvernon Tucson, AZ 85711 520-837-7428 __________________________________ |
| 11/18/2015 | DBURSUC1 | COMMUNITY PLANNING | REVIEW | Completed | PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT SE-15-78 Verizon - Craycroft Road SR, Special Exception Plan Tucson and Old Fort Lowell Neighborhood Plan 11/10/15 dhb Background: This is a special exception land use request for a proposed seventy (70) foot tall stealth monopine wireless communication facility (WCF). The site has 2.72-acres and located southwest of the Rillito River and Craycroft Road crossing. The stealth monopine will include three sectors, four antennas per sector. Each antenna will have a pine needle sock to disguise and match needle density and color of monopine. The proposed lease area is a 40' x 21,' includes cabinets and a diesel backup generator. The lease area will be enclosed by an eight-foot tall masonry wall. According to the Major Streets and Routes Plan, Craycroft Road is designated as arterial street and arterial scenic adjacent to the proposed special except site. Surrounding Zoning and Land Uses: The proposed WCF special exception is within a residentially zoned and developed parcel that includes a main residence and detached buildings. Parcel located to the South is a day care/pre-school center with multiple structures and school fields in the SR Suburban Ranch zone, to the East across Craycroft Road are single-family detached residential units, vacant parcels and the Pantano Wash in the SR Suburban Ranch zone, to the west is the St. Gregory College Preparatory School in the SR Suburban Ranch zone, and to the north is the Rillito River in the SR Suburban Ranch zone. The nearest single-family residential home is located north across the Rillito River approximately 750 feet from the proposed WCF site. Rezoning Presubmittal Meeting: The applicant attended a presubmittal conference meeting on August 12, 2015. Meeting included discussion of visual mitigation of WCF, site is archaeological sensitive, scenic route setbacks, compatibility and sensitivity with the historic Ft. Lowell District, and possible water tower stealth design with antennas inside the water tower tank and to provide both options (tree and water tower) at the neighborhood meeting with documentation of discussion. Neighborhood Meeting: Applicant has provided the required neighborhood meeting material: mailing notification, copy of labels, notice letter, meeting summary, and sign-in sheet. The applicant held a neighborhood meeting, on October 7, 2015 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM. Meeting was held on-site, located at the southwest corner of Craycroft Road and the Rillito River. Attendance included the applicant and two citizens. Neighborhood meeting documentation indicated material was made available at the neighborhood meeting to show the two options, an illustration of proposed WCF monopine and WCF water tower design. The City of Tucson Historic Preservation Office was contacted and the Old Fort Lowell Neighborhood Association representatives were also notified and the applicant indicates further attempts will be taken to have public discussions to receive feedback. Land Use Policies: The Plan Tucson, and Old Fort Lowell Neighborhood Plan provide land use guidance for this site. Generally, the Plans support the requested use when visual impacts, setbacks, and landscaping and buffering elements are addressed. Plan Tucson: Identifies this area in the Future Growth Scenario Map as an "existing neighborhoods" category. The goal is to maintain the character of these neighborhoods, while accommodating some new development and redevelopment, and new services and amenities that contribute further to neighborhood stability. Furthermore, Plan Tucson, guidelines LT28.1.2, supports telecommunication facilities to be installed and maintained to minimize visual impact and preserve views. LT28.1.3 states that WCF be designed with improved appearances of the above ground utilities and structures and extend access to high-tech wireless communication facilities throughout the city. Old Fort Lowell Neighborhood Plan: Does not have any specific policies that provide land use direction for wireless communication. However these Plans support development that protects and enhances the integrity of the neighborhood. Old Fort Lowell Neighborhood Plan states under Residential Policy 1.2.5 that prior to a public hearings for a rezoning, applicant to consult with the Old Fort Lowell Neighborhood Association to review proposal. Also, the site is archeological sensitive and will need to be reviewed by the City of Tucson Historic Preservation Officer. Transportation Policy 5.1.1 direction is to design transportation improvements to minimize impact on historic and other structures in the neighborhood. Assessment: The proposed seventy (70) feet tall stealth monopine WCF is to be located southwest of the Craycroft Road and Rillito River bridge crossing. The Major Streets and Routes Map identifies Craycroft Road as arterial street and arterial scenic abutting the special exception site. The site is currently developed with a residential home and accessory buildings. The WCF is proposed in the western portion along the southern boundary of the site. The site has native mesquite and other types of mature trees. A new twelve foot wide utility/access easement is proposed from Craycroft Road to the WCF location. Ground equipment will be enclosed by an eight (8) foot tall masonry slump block wall to match site buildings. The seventy (70) foot tall Stealth monopine will be located inside of the ground equipment masonry wall enclosure lease area of 40' x 21'. Plans support a stealth design such as the proposed monopine design to help mitigate height and soften the visual view sheds of the WCF from adjacent land uses. Existing contour lines indicate the WCF grade is approximately twelve feet lower than Craycroft Road right-of-way located just south of the Rillito River bridge. Existing vegetation screens the ground equipment lease area of the WCF from adjacent land uses and from Craycroft Road. Ground equipment and enclosure wall color theme to blend with existing on-site land uses. Staff recommends the proposed WCF should be designed to support future collocation, antennas mounted as close to the monopine, include monopine socks on antennas, and screened by the monopine stealth design. Both monopine and antennas should be painted to complement the natural range of colors on surrounding trees, to mitigate and minimize visual impacts. Ground equipment shelter (cabinets) and masonry wall to be textured, finished, or painted to compliment the on-site land uses. A plan amendment is not required. This request contains adequate information to process. 1. Any existing on-site palm tree, native tree or landscape planting disturbed during the monopalm construction or ground equipment subterranean vault 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 monopine shall not exceed 70 feet measured to top of monopine as shown on Preliminary Development Plan dated October 14, 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 in a subterranean vault extending no more then two (2) feet above grade; " PT, Chapter 3, The Built Environment, Set 1 All Developments, Guidelines - LT28.1.2, and LT28.1.3 5. Panel antenna dimensions shall not exceed ninety-nine (99) inches in length, eighteen (18) inches in width, and eight (8) inches in depth. " PT, Chapter 3, The Built Environment, Set 1 All Developments, Guidelines - LT28.1.2, and LT28.1.3 |