A. Building Layout
Illustrate the location of proposed buildings. Note on the plan the square footage and height of each building.
B. Design Compatibility
Describe, and when possible, illustrate the following:
1. Mitigation ensuring the privacy of adjacent residences;
2. How the proposed building form, surface treatment, and materials respond to and are compatible with the climate and surrounding area;
3. Techniques that will conserve energy and reduce the urban heat island effect created by the proposed development;
4. Additional proposed building setbacks, beyond the minimum requirement, which mitigate impact;
5. Transition of building height and number of stories;
6. Transition of densities;
7. Landscaping and screening that will be employed to mitigate sound, visibility, exterior lighting, traffic, and other negative impacts of the proposed development;
8. Street improvements that are proposed to mitigate any traffic impacts anticipated as part of this development (i.e., center or right turn lanes);
9. Defensible space techniques;
10. View corridors to and from the site; and,
11. Changes in elevation due to grading.
C. Hydrology & Drainage
1. The proposed drainage solution (generalized), i.e., natural channel, street system, retention, constructed channel, landscaped areas, parking areas, etc. Include rationale for constructed drainage system, if one is proposed; and,
2. Describe and map postdevelopment water discharge on- and off-site within one-fourth of a mile; describe and map potential drainage impacts of off-site land uses both upstream and downstream of the proposed development.
D. Landscaping and Screening
The following information is most appropriately shown on a landscape plan. If possible, this information can be shown on the preliminary development plan.
1. Types of materials, location, and dimensions of screening from adjacent properties. Indicate the width and type of any proposed vegetative screening;
2. Types, placement, and sizes of proposed vegetation. Include the number of canopy trees in parking areas; and,
3. Indicate whether there will be landscaping within detention areas and drainageways.
E. Lighting. Types and placement of lighting.
F. Pedestrian Access
1. Pedestrian circulation and access, including ADA considerations; and,
2. Locations of walkways, parking and loading areas, and pedestrian connections.
G. Signs. Types and placement of signs.
H. Topography. Proposed changes in elevation and topography due to the proposed grading plan, including spot elevations;
I. Traffic and Trip Generation
1. Traffic mitigation measures proposed by the applicant (including air quality mitigation, such as carpooling programs, staggered work hours, park-and-ride lots, and bus shelters); and,
2. Trip generation calculations for existing and proposed uses on the project site, including breakout by different land use activities if it is a mixed use project.
J. Undisturbed Areas. Map and note any areas to be left undisturbed and preserved in place. Temporary fencing must be installed to preclude disturbance prior to grading and construction.
K. Utilities
1. Map the any proposed changes to existing utilities and easements and any new utilities and easements due to utility service or any required upgrades (poles, transformers, cables, etc.).
2. Provide the following information in the form of notes on the plan or in a separate report:
a. If the project is residential, provide the estimated number of residents that will live on-site;
b. Indicate the water service provider. Indicate whether the water company is certified by the state for the 100-year assured water supply. If the provider is other than Tucson Water, indicate whether the company can also provide fire protection service;
c. Indicate whether the project can be connected to existing infrastructure or whether the project requires new off-site improvements to the infrastructure; and,
d. Indicate whether the development will connect to public sewer. If on-lot sewage disposal is proposed, state the reasons for not utilizing public sewer service.
L. Vehicular Use Areas. Illustrate the following:
1. Motor vehicle and bicycle parking areas, including drive-through lanes, access lanes and parking area access lanes (PAALs);
2. Public or private streets;
3. Loading areas; and,
4. Solid waste and recycling collection areas, including the proposed location(s) of collection container(s) and proper maneuvering area for pick-up vehicle.
(Am. Admin. Directive, 5/14/2013)