Irvington to Kino 138 kv Transmission Line Project April 2018

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1 EXHIBIT H: EXISTING PLANS To the extent applicant is able to determine, state the existing plans of the state, local government and private entities for other developments at or in the vicinity of the proposed site or route. H.1 Federal TEP consulted with DMAFB personnel regarding the proximity of the Project to the base, as well as the base s Inner Horizontal Surfaces, which is one of several imaginary surfaces which determine whether an object is an obstruction to air navigation. The horizontal plane is 150 feet above the established airport elevation. It was determined that the Project would not penetrate the airfield s Inner Horizontal Surface, therefore the Project will not impact any existing or future DMAFB plans. In the event it is determined that a pole will penetrate this layer, TEP will coordinate with DMAFB to receive an airfield waiver for this penetration. DMAFB has indicated that they do not have a preferred alternative. H.2 State The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) plans to extend SR 210 along Alvernon Way to I 10, as well as rebuild sections of the I 10 corridor. As a result, TEP excluded the ADOT I 10 right of way, the existing SR 210 corridor, and the Alvernon Road corridor (future SR 210 alignment) from the alternatives analysis. However, all three alternatives do cross perpendicular to ADOT s existing and future facilities. TEP will obtain permits for any facilities located in or crossing I 10 right of way. TEP has met with ADOT several times throughout Project planning and will continue to do so. ADOT has indicated that they will provide their preference for a route following completion of the Design Concept Report (see Exhibit J 6). H.3 County has plans to expand the Kino Sports Complex to the undeveloped lands south I 10, between Kino Parkway and Country Club Road, as well as to encourage new development along Benson Highway. also intends to develop the natural open space park located at 36 th Street and Campbell Avenue. has indicated that, from their perspective, Alternative B is the most beneficial to the community for the following reasons: Alternative A is undesirable for multiple reasons including potential conflict with the expansion of the Kino South Sports Complex, negative impact to economic development of the surrounding properties, and the likely conflict with multiple sewer lines including a 42 inch interceptor. Alternative B is the recommended alignment as it utilizes lands best suited for transmission lines, including along the developed corridor of I 10. Siting of poles on property along the I 10 corridor would need to be closely coordinated with so as to minimize disruption to existing and future facilities, while maintaining vital access points. There is a suggested modification to Alternative B that would extend the line further northwest along the I 10 corridor to Park Avenue. The route would then head north along Park Avenue, until H 1

2 turning east along 36th Street. This revised alternative would avoid siting the transmission lines along the residential neighborhood of Campbell Avenue. Alternative C is the second choice alignment, with portions of Palo Verde Road and Ajo Way currently designated as Revitalization Opportunity Development Corridors (see Exhibit J 7). The Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan (SDCP) guides the balance of conservation and protection of cultural and natural resources with the region s efforts to develop and grow economically. The SDCP considered critical habitats, biological corridors, important riparian areas, mountain parks, historical and cultural preservation, and ranch conservation in forming a land management plan for Pima County. The Comprehensive Land Use Plan was updated in 2011, and integrated the SDCP as well as the Conservation Lands System. The project area is outside the Conservation Lands System. H.4 City TEP has coordinated with the s Planning and Development Services, Transportation, Water, and Wastewater departments. The s main concerns are related to cathodic protection for water mains and buried wastewater lines that are susceptible to disturbance. TEP has coordinated with these departments and avoided these facilities to the extent practical. Where impacts are unavoidable, TEP will further coordinate any required studies and mitigation necessary to minimize impacts. Planning and Development Services indicated that TEP would need to apply for a land use permit for the project. Tucson Water indicated the need for the transmission line to remain as distant as possible from their 48 water main. The Tucson Department of Transportation indicated a preference for Alternative B, as that route had the least impact to pedestrian facilities on current roadways, and provided the fewest sight conflicts at driveways and sidewalks (see Exhibit J 8). The is preparing a Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) to support the s Incidental Take Permit to minimize and mitigate the impacts of take of species listed under the Endangered Species Act related to planned urban development, water supply and capital improvement projects. The Project is not anticipated to impact the HCP Planning Area. H.5 Private An active UPRR line is within the study area and all three alternatives cross the railroad. TEP does not anticipate any impacts to the railroad and will obtain required crossing permits. Alternatives A and C require minimal easement acquisition from private landowners, while approximately 60% of Alternative B would require new easements from private landowners and (fee owned land). H.6 Land Use H.6.1 Overview TEP conducted a land use inventory and an assessment of potential impacts that may occur as a result of construction and operation of the Project. H.6.2 Inventory The land use inventory included land jurisdiction and ownership, and existing and future land uses. Methods used for the land use inventory included comprehensive plans, area land use plans, review and H 2

3 interpretation of maps, aerial imagery, other documents, field verification, and communication with governmental agencies within the study area. Jurisdiction and Land Ownership The study area includes land under the jurisdiction of the,, and the DOD (see Exhibit A 3). The alternatives are within the and, on private land and land owned by. The majority of Alternatives A and C are within and road rights of way and would be installed per TEP s franchise agreements with those entities. Alternative B would require the acquisition of new easements from private landowners and for approximately 60% of the line. Existing Land Use Existing land uses are mapped in Exhibit A 4. Overall, the study area is a developed urban area with all land uses present. The land use categories identified in Exhibit A 4 are described below. Residential: Residential land uses primarily include high and medium density single family residential areas and apartment complexes on the east side of the study area. Commercial: Commercial businesses including office/business parks, retail, motel, etc. are located west of Alvernon Road, and along Palo Verde Road, Country Club Road, Benson Highway, Irvington Road, and Ajo Way. Industry/Light Industry: A few industrial locations are located in the study area; north of I 10 at Country Club Road, as well as in the area of Ajo Way between Kino Parkway and Park Avenue. Utilities: Electrical generating stations, substations, transmission and distribution lines, as well as telephone and cable lines are present in the study area. EPNG and Southwest Gas have active gas lines and Kinder Morgan has an active petroleum line in the study area. EPNG/Kinder Morgan responded that they would prefer TEP not build Alternative C because of the three existing petroleum pipelines that are located along Ajo Way. has active water and wastewater lines in the study area. There are numerous active cell towers in the study area. Public/Quasi public: The Portable Practical Educational Preparation (PPEP) TEC Celestino Fernandez Learning Center (a charter school) is located at Benson Highway and Kino Parkway and is within 250 feet of the Alternative A corridor. Southside Community School and Alternative Computerized Education (ACE) Charter High School are located at 36 th Street and Campbell Avenue. Both Alternative B and C corridors are located within 250 feet of these schools. The Pima County Vocational High School on Ajo Way is located within 250 feet of Alternative C. Kino Hospital is located on Ajo Way between Country Club Road and Campbell Avenue. Quincie Douglas Community Center, including the library are located at 36 th Street and Kino Boulevard. H 3

4 Transportation: Major arterials in the study area include I 10, Irvington Road, Ajo Way, 36 th Street, Alvernon Way, Country Club Road, Palo Verde Road, Campbell Avenue, Kino Parkway, and Park Avenue. A UPRR line is located along the I 10 corridor, connecting Texas to Phoenix. Vacant/Undeveloped Land: Vacant land within the study area is mainly located south of I 10 between Country Club Road and Kino Parkway, where intends to expand the Kino Sports Complex. The Bridges is also not fully developed and is located between 36 th Street and I 10 and Kino Parkway and Park Avenue. Other, small, vacant lots are scattered throughout the study area. Municipal Parks/Recreation Complex: See Exhibit F. Future Land Use Future Land Uses (see Exhibit A 4) within the study area are expected to be similar to existing land uses, as the study area is nearly fully developed. Known future plans in the study area that TEP has learned of through discussions with,, and other stakeholders include: Expansion of the Kino Sports Complex to south of I 10, Modernization of and commercial development along Benson Highway a major gateway to Tucson from the airport, Build out of the Bridges, which includes a biotech park, hotel, commercial and residential development, Development of the natural open space park at 36 th Street and Campbell Avenue, Extension of SR 210 along Alvernon Way to I 10, Rebuild of sections of I 10 Additional future plans are listed in Table 7, and mapped on Exhibit A 4. Table 7. Future Plans in the Study Area PROJECT NAME Dismas Charities Inc Revision No 2 Lead Basketball Rwc International & Rev 1 2 Butterfield Business Center Parking Lot Alavi Auto Sales & Rev 1 Sun Mechanical Contractors Yard Ministerios Vida Abundante Sun Mechanical Contractor's Yard Camping World Expansion Gateway Phase 2 Arizona Tree Service Camping World Expansion Hotsy Industrial Systems JURISDICTION H 4

5 PROJECT NAME Hotsy Industrial Systems PAD 15 The Bridges PAD 18 Kino Health Campus PAD 21 Broadway Village JURISDICTION H.6.3 Impact Assessment and Results Land use impacts may be defined primarily as 1) restrictions on a land use that would result from the construction or operation of the proposed Project or 2) incompatibility with existing plans. Typically, restrictions on land use would result from right of way or easement acquisition across a property. Land use impacts will be negligible for Alternatives A and C, as the Project will be mostly built in road rights ofway. Alternative B, may have slightly greater impacts to land use, but is still compatible with the recreational use at Kino Sports Complex and with the commercial uses along I 10. The effect of the Project on adjacent land use within the study area would also be negligible, as the Project is compatible with existing plans. H.7 Conclusion The proposed Project will have a positive indirect impact on both current and future land use in the region by improving the availability of reliable electric service. There will be no direct impacts to area land use. The Project is consistent with local and regional land use plans, including the and Pima County. H.8 References, 2017: Geographic Information Systems: PimaMaps Main., 2017: Habitat Conservation Plan. habitat conservation plan hcp, 1998: The Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan. he_sonoran_desert_conservation_plan/, Multi species Conservation Plan for, Arizona: Final. Submitted to the Arizona Ecological Services office of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Tucson, Arizona., Pima Prospers, Comprehensive Plan Initiative. H 5