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Plan Review Detail
Review Status: Completed
Review Details: PREAPPLICATION
Plan Number - T19PRE0174
Review Name: PREAPPLICATION
Review Status: Completed
| Review Date | Reviewer's Name | Type of Review | Description | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/23/2019 | LOREN MAKUS | ENGINEERING | REVIEW | Completed | Water harvesting will need to be maximized. Demonstrate that riparian resources are not unnecessarily disturbed. |
| 09/27/2019 | SMONTES1 | URBAN PLANNING | REVIEW | Completed | PDSD PLANNING REVIEW ACTIVITY NUMBER: T19PRE0174 PROJECT REVIEWER: MICHAEL KAT, MICHAEL.KAT@TUCSONAZ.GOV PLAN COMPLIANCE: Staff review finds that the proposed rezoning is consistent with Plan Tucson, and does not require a plan amendment prior rezoning from SR (Suburban Ranch) to R-2 (Residential). ANALYSIS: The applicant is proposing to rezone an 11.62 acre lot from SR (Suburban Ranch) to R-2 (Residential). The existing land use is vacant low-density suburban residential. The applicant is proposing a change in land use to medium density residential in order to develop single-family attached residences at 7.3 RAC as part of a Flexible Lot Development (FLD) subdivision. The proposed project is adjacent to residential zones (RX-1 and SR) on all sides. Plan Tucson supports residential development with medium-density (between 6 and 14 units per acre) as well as development, such as the proposed project, that is in conformance with the FLD provisions to allow for greater density. The proposed project will have an approximate density of 7.3 RAC, which is well below the maximum FLD density allowed for the R-2 zone. The Plan also finds medium-density residential development to be more appropriate where primary vehicular access is provided to an arterial or collector street and is directed away from the interior of low-density residential areas. The proposed project is located along Tanque Verde, a scenic arterial street per Major Streets and Routes (MS&R). The Plan also supports environmentally sensitive design that protects the integrity of existing neighborhoods, complements adjacent land uses, and enhances the overall function and visual quality of the street, adjacent properties, and the community. The proposed project is located where the City transitions to County and is a fairly low-density suburban/rural setting. The site plan shows that significant natural area setbacks are provided along the north and west property boundaries so as to best buffer the adjoining residences. The applicant also indicated that these natural setback areas will be further supplemented with salvaged vegetation and tree specimens harvested from the property. APPLICABLE PLAN POLICIES: Plan Tucson contains a variety of elements that are categories in four focus areas, including the Social Environment, the Economic Environment, the Natural Environment, and the Built Environment. Each focus area contains specific goals and each element contains specific policies. The Future Growth Scenario Map illustrates different building blocks within the city that have specific policies to promote future growth opportunities. The proposed development lies within the Existing Neighborhoods building block of the Future Growth Scenario Map. LT28.2.2 Medium-density (between 6 and 14 units per acre) residential, with greater densities possible in conformance with the FLD provision. Medium-density residential development is generally appropriate where primary vehicular access is provided to an arterial or collector street and is directed away from the interior of low-density residential areas. In areas already predominately zoned R-2 additional medium-density residential may be appropriate. LT28.2.12 Support environmentally sensitive design that protects the integrity of existing neighborhoods, complements adjacent land uses, and enhances the overall function and visual quality of the street, adjacent properties, and the community. LT28.2.13 Support infill and redevelopment projects that reflect sensitivity to site and neighborhood conditions and adhere to relevant site and architectural design guidelines. LT28.2.14 Protect established residential neighborhoods by supporting compatible development, which may include other residential, mixed-use infill and appropriate nonresidential uses. LT28.2.15 Consider residential development with densities that complement the size and intensity of the center or node, while providing transitions to lower density residential uses. For example, high-and medium-density development can support and reinvigorate regional activity centers, while appropriate medium- and low-density infill can complement the scale and character of neighborhood activity nodes. ADDITIONAL NOTES FROM PRESUBMITTAL MEETING: N/A |
| 09/27/2019 | ELISA HAMBLIN | ZONING | REVIEW | Completed | Rezoning Pre-Submittal Transmittal FROM: Elisa Hamblin, AICP; Principal Planner PDSD Zoning Review PROJECT: Rezoning Pre-submittal meeting T19PRE0174 Address: NEC Tanque Verde Rd and Houghton Rd Parcel(s): 114-57-063N Existing Zoning: SR Proposed Zoning: R-2 Existing Use: Vacant Proposed Use: Single-family residential, attached (flexible lot development) TRANSMITTAL DATE: September 27, 2019 COMMENTS: 1. Development must comply with the Administrative Manual Section 2-06 - Development Package. 2. Development standards: max height of 25 ft., other standards by provisions of FLD which allows max of 62% site coverage and allowable density at 8.71 units per acre 3. Proposed use and use-specific standards: flexible lot development is permitted, subject to 8.7.3 4. Perimeter yard setbacks: 6' or 2/3 the wall height (perimeter yards along FLD project site boundaries are required in accordance the site's underlying zone) 5. Major Streets and Routes Plan: Houghton Rd - Arterial scenic - 200 ft 6. Applicable street setbacks: developing area, 21' or the wall height measured from back of future curb 7. Parking requirements: 2.25 spaces per residence 8. Landscape requirements can be discussed further with Andy Connor at andrew.connor@tucsonaz.gov or 520-837-4950. 9. The proposal appears to generally meet the standards for flexible lot development. Functional open space is required at a standard of 269 sq ft per unit. 10. The comments provided are preliminary and are not to be assumed as a complete review of the proposal. During the Development Package (Tentative Plat) review process, a full review will be made by Zoning to assure compliance with the applicable UDC development criteria and Technical Standards. If you have any questions please contact me at elisa.hamblin@tucsonaz.gov or (520) 837-4966. |
| 09/30/2019 | ZELIN CANCHOLA | COMMENTS | COMMENTS | Completed | September 30, 2019 ACTIVITY NUMBER: T19PRE0174 PROJECT NAME: Tanque Verde & Houghton PROJECT ADDRESS: Tanque Verde & Houghton PROJECT REVIEWER: Zelin Canchola TDOT The Transportation Engineering Division has reviewed the subject item and offers the following comments/conditions/requirements: Comments: Transportation has no objections to the proposed rezoning plan. Technical standard requirements will apply during the development plan process. Any relocation, modification, etc., of existing utilities and/or public improvements necessitated by the proposed development will be at no expense to the Public. Curb and sidewalk along frontage will be required. Dedication of right of way according to the City of Tucson MS&R (major streets and routes) Along Craycroft is required if applicable. Left turn lanes will be required. Right turn lanes may be required according to traffic study findings. A traffic impact analysis (TIA) will be required. |
| 10/01/2019 | SMEGGIS1 | FIRE | REVIEW | Passed |