5. IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM

The purpose of this chapter is to summarize an implementation program for the fifteen-year planning period, 1986 through 2000.

5.1 IMPLEMENTATION MECHANISMS

This section briefly outlines the major mechanisms for implementation of the Comprehensive Campus Plan for the planning period.

Capital Improvement Plan



The Capital Improvement Plan is the state-mandated mechanism for programming and budgeting for both new and adaptive reuse facilities. It will provide the basis for periodic updating of the Physical Development Program and Land Acquisition Program of the Campus Plan. This updating includes siting of new and renovated facilities; identification of major open spaces for development and redevelopment; location of parking facilities; street closures and other circulation improvements; and land acquisition status and requirements.



Facility Site Analysis



A critical component in the implementation of the Comprehensive Campus Plan is the Facility Site Analysis, a study to evaluate potential building sites for a proposed facility. Ordinarily, this study would be prepared and a site selected prior to issuance of a Facilities Program for a building or structure. Facilities include new construction and combinations of new construction and adaptive reuse.



The purpose of the Facility Site Analysis for any new construction is threefold:



• to provide the basis for a sound siting decision, considering the overall physical development pattern of the campus and phasing requirements.
  
  
• to give budgeting information for parking space requirements and/or replacement; open space development; land acquisition and/or building demolition; utilities facilities; and any other location-related costs.
  
  
• to indicate issues or concerns to be incorporated into the Facilities Program, such as imageability, microclimate, and access.
  
  

In most cases, the Facility Site Analysis should be prepared by Planning Services staff, in cooperation with other staff, such as utilities engineering personnel in the Physical Resources Department. It is critical that user groups participate in the Analysis, to provide their perspective concerning facility proximity needs and priorities. This participation may take the form of a building/facility committee or representatives of relevant colleges or departments.



Urban Design Review



Urban Design Review is the ongoing review of Campus Plan issues and concerns during the programming and design phases of new facility construction and renovation. The elements addressed during Urban Design Review are usually limited to outdoor areas, and include the following:



• Conservation - elements to be retained or reused, such as historic features, landscape materials, and infrastructure.
  
  
• Development Focus - location, intensity, and massing of new elements (such as open space areas and building groupings) relative to surrounding elements.
  
  
• Development Character - aesthetic continuity/compatibility, imageability, usage and flow patterns, response to microclimate.
  
  
• Infrastructure - relationships to street, path, bicycle, open space, parking and utilities systems.
  
  

Interagency Coordination



Interagency coordination is an important aspect of Plan implementation, in particular in regard to infrastructure systems. The following entities require coordination efforts:



• City of Tucson
  
  
• Pima County
  
  
• Pima Association of Governments
  
  
• Southwest Gas
  
  
• Tucson Electric Power
  
  
• Tucson Unified School District
  
  
• Suntran
  
  

City of Tucson coordination is of special importance in regard to circulation and parking improvements.



Intra-Agency Coordination



In order to ensure orderly and systematic development within the University Planning Area, construction and other related activities of University affiliated entities such as University Medical Center, University Physicians Incorporated and University of Arizona Foundation will be coordinated and conducted within the framework and guidelines set forth in the Comprehensive Campus Plan.


Neighborhood Cooperation and Notification



Cooperation with neighborhoods surrounding the University is critical to maintaining sound functional and aesthetic relationships over time. The basis for this cooperation is the recognition that physical planning and development issues impact both the University and its neighbors, and are a mutual concern. The following are mechanisms for University- neighborhood cooperation and coordination:



• Campus Community Relations Committee
  
  
• Direct University coordination with residential neighborhood associations and commercial area groups, and their representatives, usually concerning specific issues.
  
  
• Coordination with the relevant Councilmen's offices of the city and with city staff, to address specific issues.
  
  

Notification of university area neighborhoods of significant changes to the campus plan is essential in maintaining good University-neighborhood communications and relations. A significant change to the campus plan is defined as 1) being located north of Speedway Boulevard, south of Sixth Street or west of Park Avenue 2) requiring Arizona Board of Regents approval and 3) satisfying one or more of the following criteria:



• Change in final use of a particular area to use(s) other than proposed in this plan as defined by the following use categories:
  - Residential
  - Sports/Recreation
  - Academic/Research
  - Support Services/Parking Structures
  
  
• Exceeding building height limitations as provided in Section 4 Campus Visual Quality Guidelines (Figure G).
  
  
• Any proposed change in property acquisition policies delineated in Appendix A.
  
  

Notice of significant changes as defined above will be accomplished as follows:



• Notice of the proposed change will be presented to the chairperson of the Campus Community Relations Committee at least 30 days prior to proposed Arizona Board of Regents action.
  
  
• Campus Community Relations Committee may hold a public meeting for the purpose of receiving comment. A record of such public comment will be entered into the record of the Arizona Board of Regents.
  
  

Private Sector Relationships



The private sector may participate in physical development both within and at the perimeter of the campus planning area. The private sector involvement currently or potentially may include the provision of residential, commercial, recreational, office/services, and parking facilities in proximity to and at least partially serving the campus community. The relationships between private entities and the University can vary widely, from formal legal relationships concerning particular projects to informal cooperation and information-sharing.



University Medical Center



Coordination is necessary between University Medical Center (UMC) and the University in assessing the development needs of each entity and properly locating new facilities in relation to the entire AHSC complex. To implement development proposals, cooperation is required in:



• facility planning and design;
  
  
• land and space arrangements such as leases and easements;
  
  
• circulation and open space improvements, such as new streets, street widenings, and pedestrian linkages;
  
  
• financial arrangements for construction and maintenance.
  
  

Historic Preservation



One increasingly important element of University development is historic value. The University is in the process of preparing a plan for the preservation of archaeological, architectural, and historic resources on its properties. Under the Arizona Historic Preservation Act of 1982 (A.R.S. Sections 41.861-864), the University as a State agency is responsible for the preservation of its historic properties, with assistance and monitoring by the State Historic Preservation Office. The University's preservation plan sets out the goals, policies, and procedures for preservation of historic values, including those resources on the University campus.

 

5.2 PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

In order to develop a phased implementation program, a summary of proposed buildings and facilities has been prepared as outlined in Table A. Based on information available at this time, sizing in gross square feet, and construction starts and completions are assumed. In addition, some existing buildings are planned for renovation. The phasing utilized is as follows:

Phase 1	5-Year Period	1986 through 1990
Phase 2	10-Year Period	1991 through 1995
Phase 3	15-Year Period	1996 through 2000

The proposed buildings and facilities have been assigned a site as shown in Figure M. In many cases, alternative sites should be considered during the Facility Site Analysis.

Based on the facilities, sizing, locations, and phasing assumed above, other needed improvements can be identified. These include major open space development/redevelopment, permanent parking lots and structures, and street closures and improvements. It should be noted that part of the parking needs are proposed to be met through designated permanent lots, part through parking structures, and part through land acquisition and surface lot development. Section 5.3 addresses land acquisition proposals to meet property requirements for both new facilities and parking, with particular focus on the next ten years (Phases 1 and 2).

The Physical Development Program is designed to be updated on a periodic basis, to reflect changing facilities requirements, and priorities and timing.

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Table A

NEW FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT

For planning purposes, the following table summarizes new permanent facilities assumed for the 15-year planning period, and their assumed sizes and phasing. Figure M indicates the locations assumed for the purpose of phasing land acquisition and parking development. This information is subject to periodic updating, based on the Capital Improvement Plan and other information as it comes available.

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Figure Reference

Facility Name

Gross Square Feet

Construction Start(1)

Construction Completion(1)

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	CURRENT FACILITIES PROJECTS(2)
1	Magnetic Resonance Imaging Facility	7,000	1	1
2	University Alumni/Foundation Building		1	1
3	Addition to Optical Sciences Building: Phase I	36,000	1	1
4	Center for Creative Photography	55,000	1	1
5	Agricultural Laboratory Building	110,000	1	1
6	Student Health Center Expansion	10,000	1	1
7	Life Sciences/Medical Sciences Building: Phase II	98,000	1	1
8	Computer Center Expansion	40,000	1	1
9	Life Science Building: Phase I	81,000	1	1
10	Centralized Laboratory Animal Resrouce Facility	34,590	1	1
11	Additions to Fine Arts Complex	140,000	1	1
12	Business & Public Administration Building	178,220	1	1
13	Chemistry-Biology Sciences Classroom & Laboratory Building	115,000	1	2
14	Student Recreation Facility	110,000	1	2
15	Utilities Expansion: Phase III	14,000	1	2
16	Mirror Polishing Facility		1	1

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	FUTURE FACILITIES PROJECTS (3)
17	Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering Building	118,000	1	2
18	Children's Research Center & Research Expansion	48,900	2	2
19	Library Expansion & Student Learning Center (Health Sciences)	72,000	2	2
20	Optical Sciences Expansion: Phase II	40,000	2	2
21	Steward Observatory/Astronomy Expansion: Phase II	37,000	2	2
22	Space Science Addition	45,000	2	2
23	Environmental-Natural Resources Building	220,000	2	2
24	Mathematics & Physics Building (4)	138,000	2	2
25	Heart Center (Health Sciences)	73,000	2	2
26	Super Computer Center (5)	57,000	2	2
27	Residence Life Facilities: Phase I	140,000	2	2
28	Utilities Expansion	14,000	2	2
29	Library Expansion	198,000	2	2
30	Systems Engineering Building	100,000	2	2
31	Administrative Services Building (6)	132,000	2	2
32	Art Museum Addition	86,000	2	2
33	Utilities Expansion		2	3
34	Arthritis Center	40,000	2	3

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	POSSIBLE FUTURE FACILITIES PROJECTS (7)
35	Social & Behavioral Sciences Building (8)	123,000	3	3
36	Continuing Education/Media & Instructional Services/University Press Building	235,000	3	3
37	Chemical Engineering Facilities	75,000	3	3
38	Family & Community Medicine/Other Health Professions/Speech and Hearing Center	255,000	3	3
39	Pharmacy Building Addition	48,000	3	3
40	Architecture Building Addition	47,000	3	3
41	Main Science, and Fine Arts Library Additions (9)	156,000	3	3
42	Life Sciences South Addition	60,000	3	3
43	Residence Life Facilities (10)	140,000	3	3
44	Computer Center Expansion	40,000	3	3
45	Hospital Wing/Clinics	125,000	3	3
46	Student Services Building (11)	190,000	3	3

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NOTES

1. Phase 1	5-Year Period	1986 through 1990
   Phase 2	10-Year Period	1991 through 1995
   Phase 3	15-Year Period	1996 through 2000

   
   
2. Building design or programming underway or complete, Facility Site Analysis complete, or under construction.
   
   
3. Most projects listed in Preliminary Future Capital Outlay Plan.
   
   
4. Tentative location only; size and site subject to detailed planning studies. Alternate site in Southwest Sciences Area.
   
   
5. Assumed sited north of Speedway Boulevard, as part of new engineering complex, and with room for future expansion. Alternate location next to existing Computer Center.
   
   
6. This space requirement is assumed to be met through a combination of new construction and renovation of existing facilities into a single consolidated complex, in the vicinity of the existing Administration Building and/or the Mixed Use Area.
   
   
7. These projects are not listed in the Preliminary Future Capital Outlay Plan, but represent future possibilities.
   
   
8. Gross square feet and phasing per 1987 Capital Outlay Improvement Plan. This space requirement is assumed to be met through a combination of new construction and renovation of existing facilities in the central area of the Main Campus.
   
   
9. Assumed breakdown: Science (15,000 GSF), Fine Arts (43,000 GSF); Main Library (50,000 GSF). Fine Arts may be included instead, or in part in Project 18.
   
   
10. Based on 1987 Capital Outlay Improvement Plan. To house 750 to 1,000 students. Time and location may depend on implementation and financing mechanisms. Tentative facilities site not yet determined.
    
    
11. Tentative site not yet identified.

5.3 LAND ACQUISITION PROGRAM

5.3a Policy Guidelines

The following proposals relate to and amend the Statement of Planning Objectives and Guidelines Applicable to Land Acquisition Within the University Planning Area, adopted by the Board of Regents on May 29, 1981, as amended on January 18, 1985. The guidelines are included in the Appendix.

1. Retain the existing planning area boundary as delineated in 1981. The boundary will function as the limit of University development, protecting the neighborhoods and commercial areas outside the planning area from encroachment. The boundary would be reviewed at five year intervals in conjunction with the five-year review of the Comprehensive Campus Plan.
   
   
2. Phase land acquisition based on the Comprehensive Campus Plan, specifically the Physical Development Program (Section 5.2). Amend the Statement of Planning Objectives and Guidelines Applicable to Land Acquisition Within the University Planning Area as presented in Appendix A to this document. The amendment redefines reserve districts as "owner-initiated purchase" zones.

   The Physical Development Program will be updated annually to reflect revisions and additions to the State-required Capital Improvement Plan, as described in Section 5.1. The Program includes locations and phasing of proposed and planned new facilities, which will be utilized in phasing land acquisition to meet the University's future property requirements.
   
   

3. Cite the intended immediate use and future anticipated use for each property when submitting property acquisitions for approval by the Board of Regents. This recognizes that acquisition is linked to planned utilization (see above), and that the "multiple- generation-of-use" concept is no longer appropriate in some instances (see Section 2.1a).
   
   
4. Retain the "grandfathering" provision of the Land Acquisition Guidelines. Under the "grandfathering" provision, all property owners who have continuously resided in the same residence within the University Planning Area prior to December, 1967, may remain in their present residence for as long as they "wish."
   
   
5. Accommodate University-affiliated uses such as religious groups, fraternities and sororities, and National Optical Astronomy Observatories (NOAO) within the campus planning area. This accommodation may include disposal or trade of University property on a case-by-case basis in support of University-affiliated uses.
   
   
6. Promote the timely disposition of University properties remaining outside the Planning area due to the 1981 boundary adjustment.
   
   
7. Retain the Historical Society Museum and Mansfeld Junior High School. This may include the trade of University property to consolidate holdings respective to each institution.

   Possibly retain selected commercial uses within the campus planning area as shown in Figure B.
   
   

5.3b Additional Acquisition Proposals

The following are additional proposals in regard to the University's land acquisition for Phase 1 (1986-1990);

1. Acquisition Rate and Focus

   Maintain the existing rate of land acquisition at the average of about 1 3/4 acres per year for the last six years, at a minimum, excluding city street abandonments. If at least two parking structures are not constructed, additional land for surface parking would also be needed.
   
   

2. Acquisition Review Process

   Continue to develop and refine a coordinated property acquisition review process within Administrative Services. Utilize and established list of criteria in review and selection of properties for acquisition.
   
   

3. Timely Purchasing

   Further explore options to facilitate timely approval of property purchases by the Board of Regents. The purpose of this effort would be to find ways for the University to act on offers for sale of high utility property within the "window of opportunity" presented by the seller, while maintaining proper review and procedures.
   
   

4. Additional Acquisition Costs

   Review the impact of A.R.S. Sections 11-963 (moving expenses) and 11-964 (supplemental payment to property owners) on the University's property acquisition program. This includes acquisition costs and procedures.
   
   

5. Speedway Improvement Project

   Actively coordinate right-of-way acquisition with the city of Tucson for the Speedway Boulevard Improvement Project. Under the Intergovernmental Agreement of September, 1984, the University agreed to provide the city, at no cost to the city, with all necessary right-of-way it currently owns to implement the Speedway widening and accompanying realignment of the Speedway/Cherry and Speedway/Mountain intersections. The city agreed to provide necessary right-of-way, including street vacations, to the University for implementation/expansion of parking facilities. The coordination of these IGA-mandated activities is proposed to also include possible University acquisition of excess right-of-way from the city in some locations.
   
   

6. Historical Inventory

   Develop a program to inventory all buildings under University ownership in order to identify historical resources. This is proposed to include historical assessment or properties as they are acquired by the University.