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HomeMy WebLinkAboutComments SUB 9/17/2013 • � lL 1 SPRINGFIELD UTILITY BOARD WATER SERVICE CENTER 202 South 18th Street Springfield, OR 97477-5240 Tel 541.726.2396 Fax 541.747.7348 www.subutil.com September 17, 2013 Andy Limbird City of Springfield 225 N. 5th Street Springfield, OR 97477 Dear Andy: SUBJECT: DEVELOPMENT ISSUES MTG #PRE13-00024 ROUSE PROP(GATEWAY MALL) 17-03-22-00 TL 2109, 2200, 2218, 2219, 2300, 2305, 2307 3000 GATEWAY STREET Listed below are our comments for the above referenced development proposal: 1. The proposed development is within the Springfield city limits and currently receives water service from the Springfield Utility Board (SUB). 2. All new water system facilities and modifications to water system facilities both inside and adjacent to the proposed development shall be placed in street rights-of-way or approved easements at a location and depth of bury that meets the standards of the SUB Water Division. The Gateway Mall is currently provided water service from a public waterline looping the mall in an easement. Additional extensions or modifications to the public water system for the proposed development will be designed by SUB as needed and additional easements will be required as needed for those extensions or modifications. The SUB water system surrounding the Gateway Mall has adequate capacity for the proposed development. 3. All water facility materials shall be to a standard that must meet SUB Water Division specifications. 4. All workmanship shall be performed to meet or exceed SUB Water Division construction standards. 5. Size of waterline and other facilities, including water meters, must meet the needs of the SUB Water Division and the long-range needs of the City. These needs include, but are not limited to,meter location and access, sizes of water distribution and transmission lines,pumping facilities, and communication lines. S:\SITEPLAN\PRE13-000243000 Gateway Street dim 9-17-2013.docx D Rved:_ 9�i 9 Planneate eceir: AL • • 6. Please ask the developer to contact the SUB Water Division for detailed information on the materials and construction standards, detailed costs for installing SUB water facilities, and a schedule of construction. Construction expenses may be reduced with good planning of required water facilities,good timing of facilities installation, and joint trench opportunities. 7. All water meters will be placed in public right-of-way at a location identified by the developer. Each lot or parcel must have its own water service. 8. Water service facilities will be installed upon collection of development charges. Development policies and charges identified in this letter are subject to change. Actual charges will be those in effect at the time water service is requested. 9. Springfield has several wellhead protection areas. Ninety percent of Springfield's drinking water comes from wells. In every instance, care shall be taken to prevent groundwater contamination. Contractors/developers/owners shall be responsible for the safe handling and storage of chemicals,petroleum products, fertilizers, and the prevention of groundwater and storm water runoff contamination. Special requirements may be necessary for groundwater protection at this development. For more detailed information contact the SUB Water Division Drinking Water Source Protection Coordinator at 541-726-2396. 10. Backflow assemblies will be required as a condition of service. Contact SUB at 726- 2396 for assistance with the requirements and the approval process for installation of backflow assemblies. Water service will not be provided until a backflow plan has been submitted to the SUB Water Division and approved for installation PLEASE NOTE: SUB development charges are paid directly to SUB Water Division and SUB Electric Division. Sincerely, Bart E. McKee, P.E. Senior Civil Engineer- Water Division cc: Eric Dinenberg,Rouse Properties, 1114 Avenue of the Americas,Suite 2800,New York,NY 10036 Geoff T. Larsen, PE, Balzhiser&Hubbard Engineers, Inc., 100 W 13°'Avenue,Eugene,OR 97401 S:\SITEPLAN\PRE13-00024 3000 Gateway Street dim 9-17-2013.docx Date Received:-_. / i3 Planner: AL