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Plan Number: T22PRE0062
Parcel: Unknown

Review Status: Active

Review Details: PREAPPLICATION MEETING

Plan Number - T22PRE0062
Review Name: PREAPPLICATION MEETING
Review Status: Active
Review Date Reviewer's Name Type of Review Description Status Comments
03/17/2022 LOREN MAKUS ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING REVIEW Completed Site is not within a mapped flood hazard area and has no special drainage problems.
Engineering has no comment.

Loren Makus
loren.makus@tucsonaz.gov
03/29/2022 BILLIE LEE COMMENTS COMMENTS Active
03/30/2022 PETER MCLAUGHLIN ZONING REVIEW Completed DATE: 3/29/2022
REVIEWED BY: Carver Struve, Planner
CASE NUMBER: T22PRE0062 - Photovoltaic Solar Canopies
PROJECT ADDRESSES: 1255 S Beverly Avenue
PARCEL NUMBERS: 131-01-0120
EXISTING ZONING: R-1
PROPOSED ZONING: R-1

PROJECT DESCRIPTION & LOCATION:
The site is located at 1255 Beverly Avenue in Ward 4, near the intersection of Beverly Avenue and 22nd Street. The parcel is approximately 10 acres in size and includes 1) a covered reservoir that is approximately 420-feet in diameter, and 2) an existing 110-foot monopole cellular tower. The property is zoned R-1 Residential. The proposed special exception is to permit a Renewable Energy Generation use subject to use specific standards. Construction would consist of three photovoltaic solar canopies as well as the installation of AC equipment and interconnection into two separate meters within the parcel.

APPLICANT NAME: Garrett Murphy, Solon Corporation
PHONE: 480-390-1438 E-MAIL: garrett.murphy@solonamerica.com


Plan Amendment

YES X NO 0 TO BE CONFIRMED LATER

PLAN SUPPORT BASED ON CONCEPT PRESENTED (SEE NOTES BELOW):

0 YES 0 NO 1 WILL DEPEND ON DESIGN

1 DESIGN COMPATIBILITY 0 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE REPORT











PLAN DIRECTION
ADOPTED PLAN(S): Plan Tucson (PT)
(SEE NOTES BELOW)


APPLICABLE PLAN POLICIES:
Policy direction is provided by Plan Tucson. No neighborhood or area plan is in effect for this site.

Plan Tucson contains a variety of elements that are categorized 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 site is part of a Mixed-Use Corridor Building Block in the Future Growth Scenario Map. Mixed-Use Corridors provide a higher intensity mix of jobs, services, and housing along major streets. The businesses and residences within these corridors will be served by a mix of high frequency transit options, as well as pedestrian and bicycle facilities. Applicable Plan Tucson policies and goals from include:
Goal 15 Strive for a reduction in the community carbon footprint and greater energy independence.
EC6 Increase the use of solar power and other renewable energy sources for City infrastructure, facilities, and operations.
EC7 Facilitate community use of solar power and other renewable energy sources.
EQ3 Assess and address the impact of governmental operations and actions on air quality.

Surrounding Zoning and Land uses The property is currently zoned R-1 Residential. The area to the west and across Beverly Street is zoned R-1 and R-3. This includes single-family homes that are zoned R-1, and a parcel that is split zoned to include both a vacant portion of the lot (R-1) and a self-service car wash (R-3). The car wash fronts on 22nd Street. To the north are commercial buildings fronting on 22nd Street, including an antique mall, restaurants, and a tire store. This area is zoned C-2 Commercial. To the east is a large apartment complex, with over 30 two story buildings, a clubhouse and a pool. The eastern neighbor has a series of solar carports that are located near the property line. This area is also zoned R-3. To the south is an alley and then single-family residential structures. This area is zoned R-3. The City of Tucson Major Streets and Routes Map classifies 22nd Street as an arterial street.

ANALYSIS:
The special exception request is for the design and construction of three photovoltaic solar canopies, as well as the installation of AC equipment and the interconnection into two separate meters within the parcel. The 10.06-acre parcel is zoned R-1. The proposed activity has been submitted as a Renewable Energy Generation use, subject to use specific standards. This use is governed by Section 4.9.11.B. 2, 3, 4, and 5 of the City of Tucson Uniform Development Code (UDC).

The UDC places additional conditions for the development of Renewable Energy Generation. These include a 20-foot setback from adjacent residential zones, as well as specific standards for noise, smoke, glare and odors. The proposed plan does not currently meet the 20-foot setback requirement on the eastern property line. However, the proposed plan complies with all other provisions.


ADDITIONAL PLAN POLICIES TO CONSIDER:
Plan Tucson
Goal 16 Create a community that is resilient and adaptive to climate change.
EC8 Access and prepare for the effects of climate change on City infrastructure, facilities, and operations.
03/30/2022 JOHN BEALL M&C Public Hearing 4 Plan Amendment Set M&C Public Hearing Date Completed DATE: 3/29/2022
REVIEWED BY: Carver Struve, Planner
CASE NUMBER: T22PRE0062 - Photovoltaic Solar Canopies
PROJECT ADDRESSES: 1255 S Beverly Avenue
PARCEL NUMBERS: 131-01-0120
EXISTING ZONING: R-1
PROPOSED ZONING: R-1

PROJECT DESCRIPTION & LOCATION:
The site is located at 1255 Beverly Avenue in Ward 4, near the intersection of Beverly Avenue and 22nd Street. The parcel is approximately 10 acres in size and includes 1) a covered reservoir that is approximately 420-feet in diameter, and 2) an existing 110-foot monopole cellular tower. The property is zoned R-1 Residential. The proposed special exception is to permit a Renewable Energy Generation use subject to use specific standards. Construction would consist of three photovoltaic solar canopies as well as the installation of AC equipment and interconnection into two separate meters within the parcel.

APPLICANT NAME: Garrett Murphy, Solon Corporation
PHONE: 480-390-1438 E-MAIL: garrett.murphy@solonamerica.com


Plan Amendment

YES X NO 0 TO BE CONFIRMED LATER

PLAN SUPPORT BASED ON CONCEPT PRESENTED (SEE NOTES BELOW):

0 YES 0 NO 1 WILL DEPEND ON DESIGN

1 DESIGN COMPATIBILITY 0 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE REPORT











PLAN DIRECTION
ADOPTED PLAN(S): Plan Tucson (PT)
(SEE NOTES BELOW)


APPLICABLE PLAN POLICIES:
Policy direction is provided by Plan Tucson. No neighborhood or area plan is in effect for this site.

Plan Tucson contains a variety of elements that are categorized 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 site is part of a Mixed-Use Corridor Building Block in the Future Growth Scenario Map. Mixed-Use Corridors provide a higher intensity mix of jobs, services, and housing along major streets. The businesses and residences within these corridors will be served by a mix of high frequency transit options, as well as pedestrian and bicycle facilities. Applicable Plan Tucson policies and goals from include:
Goal 15 Strive for a reduction in the community carbon footprint and greater energy independence.
EC6 Increase the use of solar power and other renewable energy sources for City infrastructure, facilities, and operations.
EC7 Facilitate community use of solar power and other renewable energy sources.
EQ3 Assess and address the impact of governmental operations and actions on air quality.

Surrounding Zoning and Land uses The property is currently zoned R-1 Residential. The area to the west and across Beverly Street is zoned R-1 and R-3. This includes single-family homes that are zoned R-1, and a parcel that is split zoned to include both a vacant portion of the lot (R-1) and a self-service car wash (R-3). The car wash fronts on 22nd Street. To the north are commercial buildings fronting on 22nd Street, including an antique mall, restaurants, and a tire store. This area is zoned C-2 Commercial. To the east is a large apartment complex, with over 30 two story buildings, a clubhouse and a pool. The eastern neighbor has a series of solar carports that are located near the property line. This area is also zoned R-3. To the south is an alley and then single-family residential structures. This area is zoned R-3. The City of Tucson Major Streets and Routes Map classifies 22nd Street as an arterial street.

ANALYSIS:
The special exception request is for the design and construction of three photovoltaic solar canopies, as well as the installation of AC equipment and the interconnection into two separate meters within the parcel. The 10.06-acre parcel is zoned R-1. The proposed activity has been submitted as a Renewable Energy Generation use, subject to use specific standards. This use is governed by Section 4.9.11.B. 2, 3, 4, and 5 of the City of Tucson Uniform Development Code (UDC).

The UDC places additional conditions for the development of Renewable Energy Generation. These include a 20-foot setback from adjacent residential zones, as well as specific standards for noise, smoke, glare and odors. The proposed plan does not currently meet the 20-foot setback requirement on the eastern property line. However, the proposed plan complies with all other provisions.


ADDITIONAL PLAN POLICIES TO CONSIDER:
Plan Tucson
Goal 16 Create a community that is resilient and adaptive to climate change.
EC8 Access and prepare for the effects of climate change on City infrastructure, facilities, and operations.
03/30/2022 PETER MCLAUGHLIN ZONING REVIEW Completed Pre-Submittal

To: Planning and Development Service Department, Entitlements Section
From: Nick Ross

1255 S. Beverly Av
131010120
R-1 (Special Exception)
T22PRE0062
Zoning Examiner Special Exception Procedure

Transmittal Date: March 30, 2022

The proposed utilities use falls under UDC Article 4.8.4, Table 4.8-2: Permitted Uses -Urban Residential Zones. Utilities Land Use Group with Land Use Class/Type: Distribution System subject to Use Specific Standards 4.9.11.A.1, .2, .5, .8, .9, .11. Any variation to the Use Specific Standards should be addressed through the Special Exception process.

Development Standards: Setback on east and south property lines = 20ft (See Use Specific Standards).
Use Specific Standards: 4.9.11.A.1, .2, .5, .8, .9, .11
Vehicular Access: Vehicular access appears to be adequate
Vehicle Parking Required: 2 spaces
Vehicle Parking Provided: Not provided
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: 25 ft
Proposed Building Height: 22ft 8.5in.

Should you have questions, contact me at Nicholas.ross@tucsonaz.gov
04/05/2022 JPEELDA1 FIRE REVIEW Completed If you have any fire questions please contact me:

Jennifer Peel-Davis
Jennifer.Peel-Davis@Tucsonaz.gov
520-837-7033
Fire Plans Examiner