Plan Review Detail
Review Status: Completed
Review Details: REZONING - ZE HEARING
Plan Number - T20SE00012
Review Name: REZONING - ZE HEARING
Review Status: Completed
| Review Date | Reviewer's Name | Type of Review | Description | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/04/2021 | ANDREW CONNOR | LANDSCAPE | REVIEW | Completed | Landscape section has no objections to proposed Special Exception. |
| 01/05/2021 | HEATHER THRALL | SIGNS | SIGN CODE REVIEW | Completed | RE: sign review For: new cell tower AT: 4216 S 12th Ave / Church site Zone: O-3 Case: SE-20-12 / T20SE00012 Reviewer: H. Thrall Date: 01/05/2021 1) The site does not contain any billboards. 2) The application does not show any proposed signs for the cell tower use. 3) Be advised, it is likely that signs would need to be posted advising for restricted access, etc. In such circumstances: A) keep all signs under 12 sqft each B) no illumination is allowed, but reflective material permitted C) keep the signs on the enclosure wall D) no permits are required for incidental signs this size, but must be maintained in good, legible condition If you have additional signage questions, contact Heather.Thrall@tucsonaz.gov |
| 01/05/2021 | ANDREW CONNOR | ZONING | REVIEW | Completed | CDRC Transmittal To: Planning and Development Service Department, Entitlements Section From: Elisa Hamblin, AICP, Principal Planner 4216 S 12th Av 12002179A O-3 (Special Exception) T20SE00012 (SE-20-12) Zoning Examiner Special Exception Procedure Transmittal Date: January 5, 2021 The proposed commercial use falls under UDC Article 4.8.5, Table 4.8-3: Permitted Uses – Office Zones. Commercial Land Use Group with Land Use Class/Type: Communications: Wireless Communication, limited to communication towers and antennas subject to Use Specific Standards 4.9.13.K and 4.9.4.I.2, .3, & .7 Vehicular Access: Vehicular access appears to be adequate Vehicle Parking Required: 1 space (technician) Vehicle Parking Provided: 1 space Short Term Bicycle Required: None Short Term Bicycle Provided: None Long Term Bicycle Required: None Long Term Bicycle Provided: None Off-Street Loading Required: None Off-Street Loading Provided: None Pedestrian Access: Pedestrian access appears to be adequate Allowed Building Height: 40 ft Proposed Building Height: 70 ft (top of array) Should you have questions, contact me at Elisa.Hamblin@tucsonaz.gov or (520) 837-4966. |
| 01/07/2021 | PMCLAUG1 | ENGINEERING | REVIEW | Completed | |
| 01/07/2021 | PMCLAUG1 | ENV SVCS | REVIEW | Completed | |
| 01/07/2021 | JOSE ORTIZ | DOT TRAFFIC | REVIEW | Completed | |
| 01/07/2021 | PMCLAUG1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | PARKS & RECREATION | Completed | |
| 01/07/2021 | PMCLAUG1 | DOT ENGINEERING | REVIEW | Completed | |
| 01/07/2021 | PMCLAUG1 | TUCSON WATER NEW AREA DEVELOPMENT | REVIEW | Completed | |
| 01/07/2021 | PMCLAUG1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | OFFICE OF CONSERVATION & SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT | Completed | |
| 01/07/2021 | PMCLAUG1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | PIMA ASSN OF GOVTS | Completed | |
| 01/07/2021 | PMCLAUG1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | PIMA CNTY WASTEWATER | Completed | |
| 01/07/2021 | PMCLAUG1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | SCHOOL DISTRICT | Completed | |
| 01/07/2021 | PMCLAUG1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | ADOT | Completed | |
| 01/07/2021 | PMCLAUG1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | TDOT RTA | Completed | |
| 01/07/2021 | PMCLAUG1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | TDOT STREETS | Completed | |
| 01/07/2021 | PMCLAUG1 | REZ AGENCY REVIEW | OTHER AGENCIES | Completed | |
| 12/17/2020 | GDAURIA1 | FIRE | REVIEW | Completed | |
| 12/17/2020 | PMCLAUG1 | COMMUNITY PLANNING | REVIEW | Completed | Background: The proposed wireless communication facility (WCF) will be on church property located at 4216 S. 12th Avenue, on the west side of 12th Ave, approximately 1,400 feet south of Ajo Way. This is a special exception land use request in the O-3 zone to allow the installation and operation of a WCF consisting of a stealth design monoelm (faux broadleaf tree) tower, initially with six (6) antennas, at an overall height of seventy (70) feet. The monoelm will be located north of the existing church building and parking lot, within a lease area/easement of 10 feet by 10 feet, while the ground equipment will be located within a lease area/easement of 18 feet by 36 feet just to the east of the monoelm. An area for future wireless carrier equipment is reserved as a sub-lease area with the ground equipment compound and a future area for antenna colocation is shown on an elevation level just below the proposed T-Mobile antennas. Antennas should be painted or camouflaged to minimize visual impact and blend with the colors and shade patterns of the faux broadleaf tree. The lease area will be enclosed by an 8-foot masonry wall. No back-up generator is proposed. Plan Tucson: Policy is provided by Plan Tucson. The church property site for the proposed WCF disguised as a broad leaf tree (monoelm) is located within a "Neighborhood of Greater Infill Potential," area as identified by Plan Tucson's Future Growth Scenario Map. Neighborhoods of Greater Infill Potential are areas with greater infill potential, including residential neighborhoods and commercial districts for which there is potential for new development and redevelopment in the next several decades. 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. Visual impacts are a key consideration during the review process. Assessment: The proposed special exception request is to consider a 70' foot tall WCF disguised as a broadleaf tree (monoelm) and associated ground equipment, and will be located at 4216 S. 12th Avenue on church property, zoned O-3. The site is well over the required 400-foot set-back from Ajo Way, a designated Gateway Route on the City's MS&R Plan map. The submitted plan shows how the ground equipment lease area will be screened with an 8-foot high CMU wall. An existing juniper tree to the east of the compound is proposed to be preserved in place and a combination of vegetative screening and the proposed wall would be appropriate for softening and screening the compound. The proposed monoelm is considered a stealth design that helps mitigate and disguise the WCF. Staff recommends the ground equipment be enclosed by a masonry wall painted and textured to match existing church structure, with added vegetative screening as well. Plan policy supports the request provided there are minimal visual impacts through site design of the WCF, which will be considered at the time of full special exception submittal in the required Design Compatibility Report (DCR). The proposal is in general compliance with applicable Plan Tucson policies. The request to consider a WCF at this site does not require a plan amendment. The surrounding land uses and zones include C-1-zoned commercial and O-3 zoned office uses to the north, O-3-zoned religious use to the south, an R-2-zoned residential neighborhood to the west, and C-2-zoned commercial uses and vacant/undeveloped property to the east across 12th Avenue. The nearest residential lot is just west of the subject property, approximately 100 feet from the proposed WCF site. Access to the WCF for maintenance/technician vehicle parking is proposed by way of a 12-foot wide access easement from 12th Avenue through an existing curb-cut. 12th Avenue is designated on the City's MS&R Plan map as a major arterial street with a 100-foot right-of-way. The proposed WCF is subject to Unified Development Code Section 4.9.4.I.7 through a Mayor and Council Special Exception Land Use review and approval due to the overall height of the structure being exceeding 50 feet in the O-3 zone, and the location of the tower not meeting a 2-to-1 height setback from adjacent residential and office-zoned properties. |