The following commercial leases were reported to the Real Estate Daily News for the Tucson Lease Report from November 28 December 2, 2016.

RETAIL- 6484 N ORACLE RD, TUCSON
Hobby Lobby will be leasing approximately 55,000-square-feet at Plaza Del Oro Shopping Center, 6484 N Oracle Road in Tucson from Plaza del Oro, LLC. The center is undergoing major renovations with CVS moving next door into the former Ace Hardware space. Ace has relocated into 7,776-square-feet at Plaza Escondida at Oracle and Magee. Pete Villaescusa and Jesse Peron with CBRE handled the transaction for Ace Hardware. Dave Leathers with D.E. Johnson & Associates, Inc and Nancy McClure with CBRE represented Hobby Lobby and Jim Horvath of Town West Realty represented the landlord. Hobby Lobby told us it plans on opening this second Tucson location in late 2017 or 2018. [mepr-show rules=”58038″]Asking lease rate $22-$24 /SF, NNN $4.75/ triple net charges.[/mepr-show]

INDUSTRIAL – 6985 N. CAMINO MARTIN, TUCSON
Artisan Roofing Systems leased 6,000-square-feet at 6985 N. Camino Martin in Tucson, from Walker Industrial II Properties, LLC.  Paul Hooker, Industrial Specialist with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, handled this transaction. [mepr-show rules=”58038″]Asking lease rate: $0.70 SF/MO Modified Gross; Tenant Phone: 520.880.3464[/mepr-show]

OFFICE – 5151 E. BROADWAY BLVD., TUCSON
AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company renewed their lease for 5,078-square-feet of office space at 5151 E. Broadway Blvd., Suite 1200 in Tucson, with KCI-Broadway, LLC, Scott Seldin-Broadway, LLC, Belmont-Broadway, LLC and Tucson 5151 Investments, LLC.  Tom Nieman and Rick Kleiner, MBA, Office Specialists with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, handled this transaction. [mepr-show rules=”58038″]Asking lease rate: $18.00 – $21.00 SF/YR Full Service; Tenant Phone: 520.325.3537[/mepr-show]

RETAIL – 1121 W. GRANT RD., TUCSON
San Plumbing Supply renewed their lease for 4,800-square-feet in Grant Interstate Commons, 1121 W. Grant Rd., Suites 401-404 in Tucson, from Sloat Family Partnership, LLP.  Steve Cohen and Russ Hall, SIOR, GSCS, Industrial Specialists with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the landlord in this transaction. [mepr-show rules=”58038″]Tenant Phone: 520.623.4369[/mepr-show]

OFFICE – 2015 W. RIVER RD., TUCSON
American Cancer Society, Inc. leased 3,930-square-feet of office space at 2015 W. River Rd., Suite 245 in Tucson, from Sundt Companies, Inc.  Isaac Figueroa, Office Specialist with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the tenant and Rob Gillette with Gillette Commercial, Inc., represented the landlord in this transaction. [mepr-show rules=”58038″]Tenant Phone: 520.321.7989[/mepr-show]

RETAIL – 3821 W. COSTCO DR., TUCSON
Bay Shore Oil Company, Inc., leased 3,224-square-feet to Brett Interiors, Inc. at 3821 West Costco Drive, Suites 119, 120, and 121. The space is located within Costco Plaza, which is anchored by Costco, Home Depot, and Sportsman’s Warehouse. Dave Hammack of Volk Company represented the landlord.

RETAIL – 4507 E. 22^nd ST., TUCSON
JJ Elite Customs leased 2,800-square-feet at 4507 E. 22^nd St. in Tucson from RRN, Inc.  Brandon Rodgers, CCIM, Principal with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, handled this transaction.

RETAIL – 52 W. CONGRESS ST., TUCSON
K&M, LLC, dba PokeZone Sushi Restaurant, leased approximately 2,601-square-feet of space at 52 West Congress Street. Michael Laatsch of CBRE represented the landlord, BC Limited, LLC. Jeramy Price of Volk Company represented the tenant. [mepr-show rules=”58038″]Tenant Phone: $21.00 – $24.00 SF/YR NNN[/mepr-show]

OFFICE – 2806 N ALVERNON WAY, TUCSON
Tricar Sales, Inc. has leased 1,576-square-feet  at 2806 N. Alvernon Way, Suite 400, from Ventana-Encantada Ltd. Partnership.  Andrew D. Sternberg of Oxford Realty Advisors represented the Tenant and Diana Dessy of Anthem Equity Group represented the Landlord in the transaction. [mepr-show rules=”58038″]Tenant Phone: 520.281.5777[/mepr-show]

RETAIL – NE CORNER of FIRST AVE and WETMORE RD., TUCSON
Baja Fish has leased a 1,547-square-foot space at Tucson Place Shopping Center, located on the NE corner of First Ave. and Wetmore Rd. The Premises will be used as a Mexican seafood restaurant for dine in and carry out. They are scheduled to open for business June 2017.  Andy Seleznov, CCIM, and Melissa Lal, CCIM, represented the Landlord, Larsen Baker. Tenant Phone: 520.344.8333

OFFICE – 1701 W. ST. MARY’S RD., TUCSON
The Pascua Yaqui Tribe leased 1,425-square-feet of medical office space at 1701 W. St. Mary’s Rd., Suite 120 in Tucson, from HR Acquisition I Corporation.  Tom Nieman, Office Specialist with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, represented the landlord in this transaction.  Dave Blanchette and Ian Stuart with CBRE, Inc., represented the tenant. [mepr-show rules=”58038″]Asking Lease rate: $19.00 SF/YR Full Service; Tenant Phone: 520.520.5000[/mepr-show]

RETAIL – 2729 N. CAMPBELL AVE., TUCSON
Super Foot Spa & Beauty Salon leased 1,335-square-feet at 2729 N. Campbell Ave., near the intersection of Campbell Ave. and Glenn St. in Tucson, from Zeta Partnership.  Jeff Zellet, Commercial Specialist, with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, handled this transaction. [mepr-show rules=”58038″]Asking lease rate: $14.00 SF/YR NNN[/mepr-show]

RETAIL – SW CORNER of SPEEDWAY BLVD and CRAYCROFT RD., TUCSON
Tucson Youth Football & Spirit Federation, Inc. has leased 709-square-feet of space at Marana Marketplace, located just south of the SW corner of Speedway Blvd. and Craycroft Rd. The Premises will be used for general office purposes and for related products and services. They are scheduled to open for business December 2016.  Andy Seleznov, CCIM, and Melissa Lal, CCIM, represented the Landlord, Larsen Baker, while Greg Boccardo, CCIM, of Boccardo Realty, represented the Tenant. [mepr-show rules=”58038″]Tenant Phone: 520.322.9779[/mepr-show]

OFFICE – 6375 E. TANQUE VERDE RD., TUCSON
Allied Services, Inc. renewed their lease for 660-square-feet of office space at 6375 E. Tanque Verde Rd., Suite 120 in Tucson, from CSFB 2005-C3 Tanque Verde, LLC.  Rick Kleiner, MBA, and Isaac Figueroa, Office Specialists with Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR, handled this transaction.

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The following commercial leases were reported to the Real Estate Daily News for the Phoenix Commercial Lease Report from November 28 thru December 2, 2016.

INDUSTRIAL – 2910 S. HARDY, TEMPE
Broadway Industrial Park leased a ±25,619-square-foot industrial property located at 2910 S Hardy, Suite 104 in Tempe to Tier Power Systems, Inc. on October 24, 2016.  Bonnie C. Halley, CCIM, and Melissa Marks, Phoenix West Commercial, LLC, represented the tenant in the negotiation.

RETAIL – NEC of 43^rd AVE and PEORIA RD., PHOENIX
A retail lease for 6,000-square-feet within Ross Plaza at NEC of 43rd Ave & Peoria Rd. in Phoenix, AZ to Korean BBQ was recently consummated. The owner of the center is B.H. North 43rd Avenue, LLC.  Jared Lively of Rein & Grossoehme represented both the Landlord and the Tenant on this transaction.

INDUSTRIAL – 9950 W. VAN BUREN ST., AVONDALE
99^th Avenue Business Park leased a ±3,156-square-foot industrial space located at 9950 W Van Buren Street, Suite 101 in Avondale to Studio 21 Dance Academy, LLC on October 24, 2016.  Bonnie C. Halley, CCIM and Brian Gleason, SIOR, Phoenix West Commercial, LLC, represented the landlord and Melissa Marks represented the tenant in the negotiation.

INDUSTRIAL – 811 E. RILEY DR., AVONDALE
Dysart Business Park leased a ±2,600-square-foot industrial space located at 811 E Riley Drive, Suites 4 & 5 in Avondale to Thomas Jaurigue on October 13, 2016.  Ken Schawl, Phoenix West Commercial, LLC, represented the tenant in the negotiation.

RETAIL – 14455 W. GRAND AVE., SURPRISE
Grand Village Plaza leased a ±2,107-square-foot retail space located at 14455 W Grand Avenue, Suite C-122 in Surprise to Best Dollar Store on October 19, 2016.  Matt Harper, CCIM, Jennifer Tonoli, and Melissa, Marks Phoenix West Commercial, LLC, represented the landlord in the negotiation.

RETAIL – 21001 N. TATUM BLVD., PHOENIX
Brian & Tom Woods- Colliers, represented uBreakiFix  on a 5 year lease, signed in November 2016, with Vestar at Desert Ridge Marketplace 21001 N. Tatum Blvd, Suite LL-3, Phoenix, AZ, for 1,600-square-feet.  Torrey Briegel and Cameron Warren of Phoenix Commercial Advisors represented the Landlord.  Signed in November 2016.

OFFICE – 13575 W. INDIAN SCHOOL RD., LITCHFIELD PARK
Litchfield Park Plaza leased a ±1,509-square-foot office condominium located at 13575 W Indian School Road, Suite 300 in Litchfield Park to Dr. Samer Muala on October 13, 2016.  Bobbie Lorraine Mastracci, CCIM, designated broker, Phoenix West Commercial, LLC, represented the landlord in the negotiation

RETAIL – NEC of TATUM BLVD. And DYNAMITE RD., CAVE CREEK
A retail lease for 1,401-square-feet within Tatum & Dynamite Shoppes at NEC of Tatum Blvd & Dynamite Rd. in Cave Creek, AZ to Vicky’s Nails & Spa was recently consummated. The owner of the center is Bengin, LLC.  Jared Lively of Rein & Grossoehme represented both the Landlord and the Tenant on this transaction.

RETAIL – 3787 S. GILBERT RD., GILBERT
Brian & Tom Woods- Colliers, represented Vestar on a 7 year lease, signed in November 2016, with Poke Hale at Crossroads Towne Center 3787 S. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, 85234, Suite F-2 for 1,344-square-feet.  Courtney Auther Van Loo of Cushman & Wakefield represented the Tenant.

OFFICE – 4252 N. VERRADO WAY, BUCKEYE
Main Street at Verrado leased a ±1,030-square-foot office located at 4252 N Verrado Way, Suite 100 in Buckeye to Pioneer Title Agency on October 1, 2016.  Bobbie Lorraine Mastracci, CCIM, designated broker, Phoenix West Commercial, LLC, represented the landlord in the negotiation.

RETAIL – 5008 W. NORTHERN AVE., GLENDALE
Northern Plaza leased a ±1,000-square-foot retail space located at 5008 W Northern Avenue, Suite 5 in Glendale to Express Smoke Shop on October 10, 2016.  Matt Harper, CCIM, Phoenix West Commercial, LLC, represented both the landlord and the tenant.

RETAIL – 13839 W. BELL RD., SURPRISE
Shops at Surprise leased a ±1,000-square-foot retail space located at 13839 W Bell Road, Suite 105 in Surprise to SK8 Haus, LLC on October 13, 2016.  Jennifer Tonoli and Melissa Marks, Phoenix West Commercial, LLC, represented the tenant in the negotiation.

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TUCSON, ARIZONA – Have you ever wished for changes in Tucson’s sign code? Are you willing to join others and be heard regarding the City of Tucson staff proposal to update the Sign Code?  METRO PIMA ALLIANCE is encouraging everyone to do just that on Monday, December 5th.

On Monday, the Tucson Planning Commission / Citizen Sign Code Committee will be holding a meeting asking for public input. Bring your specific examples of positive or negative experiences you have had with the City of Tucson sign code since 1985, when the code was last updated!

At this meeting they will review proposed edits derived from the subcommittee’s comments from the last meeting and review and discuss the following City Sign Code Sections:

1. Citizen Sign Code Committee (Section 7A.13 in Preliminary Draft; Section 3.141-3.148 in current Sign Code)
2. Site Design Option (Section 7A.7 in Preliminary Draft)
   1. Master Sign Program – Permanent Signs (Section 7A.7.1 in Preliminary Draft)
   2. Master Sign Program – Portable Signs (Section 7A.7.2 in Preliminary Draft)
   3. Individual Sign Design Option (Section 7A.7.3 in Preliminary Draft)

ITEM: SIGN CODE
Planning and Development Services Department is currently working with the Sign Code Subcommittee on revisions to the City’s Sign Code to address the recent Reed v. Town of Gilbert Supreme Court Case as directed by Mayor and Council.  Additionally, as part of those revisions, staff is working to address overall simplification and process improvement items.

ISSUE:
On August, 9, 2016, Mayor and Council gave Planning and Development Services staff direction to initiate a Sign Code revision process to:

1) comply with the 2015 U.S. Supreme Court decision on Reed v. Town of Gilbert
2) simplify the Sign Code by integrating it into the Unified Development Code, and
3) make practical changes that modernize the Code, improve the quality of design and flexibility of the overall code, and ground it in technical standards.

As part of the process it is recommended that the Citizens Sign Code Committee and the Planning Commission hold joint study sessions and public hearings on the proposed changes to the Sign Code, and that staff return to the Mayor and Council with a recommendation no later than January 2017.

ARGUMENTS IN FAVOR OF THE SIGN CODE UPDATE INCLUDE:

1. The Code is out of date (updated in 1985)
2. Definitions are confusing and in conflict of each other.
3. Process is cumbersome.

EXAMPLES OF PROPOSED CHANGES:

• Place Sign Code in the UDC – revise to remove redundancies and add clarifications.
• Place Sign Code Committee under Planning & Zoning Commission.
• Clarify and update definitions.
• Remove existing/natural topography deduction from sight height.
• Remove redundant sign districts – rely on current UDC zones.
• Review interpretations – alteration for non-conforming signs, roof signs, maximum sign area.
• Develop a design option to include a Master Sign Program and design review process.
• Allow a Planned Area Development (PAD) to have a Master Sign Program.

Improve graphics and special sign district maps.

ARGUMENTS AGAINST THE SIGN CODE DRAFT DOCUMENT INCLUDE:

• Changes to the code would make the community less aesthetic.
• Signs impact individuals and businesses equally and draft segregates individual rights and business rights.
• The Code is not out of date and updates should only be related to Reed case.
• Ordinance must be sensitive to dark sky protection and draft does not accomplish this.

ADDITIONAL PROJECT INFORMATION INCLUDED HERE.

Next Meeting, Monday, Dec. 5th, 2:00pm-5:00pm – CALL TO THE AUDIENCE WILL BE AT BEGINNING AND END OF THE MEETING BEING HELD AT:

Pima County Public Works Building
201 North Stone Avenue – Planning & Development Services –
3rd Floor Large Conference Room

Please note: All voices are important and should be heard. Do not assume your opinion isn’t needed at this call to the public!