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Staff Report and Notice of Decision — Site Plan (Final) Type I
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Relief Nursery
Project Name: Site Plan—Relief Nursery
Project Proposal: To construct a 14,902 square foot combined pre-school and office complex.
Case Number: DRC2009-00047
Project Location:The subject site is a vacant lot southwest of 42nd and Mt.Vernon Rd. The Lane
County Assessor's Office shows a site address of 850 South 42nd Street. The location is identified
as Assessor's Maps 18-02-05-22 TL 1400 (Owned by the Relief Nursery) and 18-02-05-23 TL 101
(Owned by School Dist. 19).
Zoning: Community Commercial
Overlay Districts: N/A
Applicable Refinement Plan and Designation: N/A
Metro Plan Designation: Commercial
Pre-Submittal Meeting Date: 11/3/2009
Application Submitted Date: 12/11/2009
Decision Issued Date: 1/25/2010
Final Site Plan Submitted:4/26/2010
Final Site Plan Approval Date: 4/29/2010
Associated Applications: Tree-Felling Permit (DRC2009-00020)
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POSITION REVIEW OF NAME PHONE
Planner III Land Use Planning Mark Metzger 726-3775
Transportation Planning Transportation Jon Driscoll 726-3679
Engineer
Public Works Engineering Sanitary&Storm Sewer, Clayton 736-1036
Utilities& Easements McEachern
Deputy Fire Marshall Fire and Life Safety Gilbert Gordon 726-2293
Community Services Manager Building Dave Puent 726-3668
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Relief Nursery Springfield School District Rowell Brokaw Architects
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720 W.25`"Ave. 525 Mill Street 1 East Broadway, Suite 300
Eugene, OR 97405 Springfield, OR 97477 Eugene, OR 97401
Irene Altucker, Executive Jeff DeFranco, Director of Lori Nelson
Director Communications and Peter King
(541) 343-9706 Facilities
(541) 726-3204 Branch Engineering
310 Fifth Street
Springfield, OR 97477
Greg Mower
I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND DECISION
The Relief Nursery proposes to construct a 14,902 square foot combined pre-school and office
complex. The development combines social service offices and pre-school classroom and care
facilities. The application has been processed on the basis of this combined use. No adverse
public comment was received concerning the development. The only written comment received
was not pertinent to the criteria for approval of the application and related to the possible
extension of a future street not associated with the Relief Nursery development.
The applicant submitted a tentative site plan application on December 11, 2009. A tentative
approval was issued by staff on January 25, 2010,with eleven (11) conditions listed that must be
met to for final site plan approval. The applicant submitted the final site plan on April 26, 2010.
This report analyzes the new site plan against the conditions issued in the tentative plan
approval.
Based on the analysis of the revised site plan against the conditions set forth in the tentative site
plan approval,staff finds that the applicant has satisfied the required conditions for site plan
approval. Certain conditions listed in the tentative site plan approval shall be met at the time of
construction plan review, public improvement plan review and final inspections at the time of
initial occupancy. These are detailed in the Development Agreement attached to this decision.
Procedural Requirements
Section 5.4-100(Table 5.4-1) of the Springfield Development Code Development Applications
shows that Final Site Plan Review is a Type I application. Type I decisions are made by the
Director without public notice and without public hearing. Under a Type I procedure,the
Director may approve, approve with conditions, or deny the application. The Director's decision
shall address all of the applicable approval criteria and/or development standards. The
Director's decision is the final decision of the City. The Director's decision is effective on the day
that it is mailed or otherwise provided to the applicant.
Criterion for Approval
Section 5.17-135 describes the Final Site Plan Review process and the approval criteria to be
applied when an application is submitted. The review criterion described in the section states:
"The submittal shall incorporate all approval conditions listed in the staff report," [referring to
the staff report listing conditions of approval for the final site plan].
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The body of this staff report and notice of decision compares the final site plan submission
against the conditions of approval listed in the Notice of Decision for the tentative site plan
(Case. No. DRC2009-00047) issued by staff on January 25, 2010.
"The submittal shall incorporate all approval conditions listed in the staff report"
Condition of Approval#1:Alter the Landscaping plan to remove or replace the vegetation at the
northeast corner of the site as necessary to maintain adequate vision clearance triangles at the
corners of the driveway per SDC 4.2-130.
Applicant's Response: Vision triangles shown with plant material noted per requirement.
Staff Finding and Conclusion: Sheets L1.1 and A1.1 show the required vision clear triangles.
Sheet L1.1 includes notation about planting in the vision clear areas restricting plant selection to
species with a maximum height of 2.5 ft. This condition has been met.
Condition of Approval#2:The Final Site Plan shall show modifications to the site plan so that
the design vehicle (S-Bus-40) with a one foot buffer may maneuver through the site without
striking curbs and may enter the site without crossing the position of a vehicle queued to exit
the site. Work with the Transportation Planner if necessary to obtain a larger driveway width
than the code normally allows, providing modified truck turning templates.
Applicant's Response: The driveway entrance design has been modified as requested, and is
shown on the Final Site Plan. Attached with this submittal are revised bus turning templates for
review.
Staff Finding and Conclusion:The applicant has modified the drive lanes to provide unobstructed
access for school buses as per ODOT S-Bus-40 template specifications. This condition has been
met.
Condition of Approval#3: Prior to approval of the Final Site Plan,the applicant shall modify the
design to be in compliance with all applicable ADA Standards. Specifically,the accessibility route
from the handicap ramps on the west side of the building shall be shown to be graded properly.
Applicant's Response: The grading and ADA ramps have been revised as shown on the Final Site
Plan.
Staff Finding and Conclusion: Sheets C3 and C4 show the revised grading and design detail for
the ADA ramp as requested. This condition has been met.
Condition of Approval#4: Prior to Final Site Plan approval, plans shall be submitted showing all
necessary plan detailing that includes construction details for the proposed trash enclosure, roof
construction, and a design for hydraulically isolating the enclosure.
Applicant's Response: The trash enclosure will be covered and the bottom slab will be sloped to
drain to a sanitary drain. As shown on the Final Site Plan, the trash enclosure is hydraulically
isolated. See A1.2 for details.
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Staff Finding and Conclusion: Sheets A1.1 and A1.2 include drawing details and plan notes
showing that the trash enclosure will be covered and hydraulically isolated from stormwater
runoff. This condition has been met.
Condition of Approval#5: Prior to Final Site Plan approval,the applicant shall submit a proposed
seed mix for both the private vegetative water quality swales and the water quality detention
pond. The seed mix shall meet the requirements of the City's interim design standards as required
in Section 3.02 of the EDSPM. The City of Portland Stormwater Management Manual may be
referenced for design.
Applicant's Response:Portland Stormwater Management manual referenced for seed
specifications—see note on L1.1.
Staff Finding and Conclusion:Sheet L1.1 now includes a plan note specifying that the
stormwater areas shall be planted with grasses, forbs and sedges as per the Portland
Stormwater Manual's F-1 seed specifications. This condition has been met.
Condition of Approval#6:To ensure a fully functioning water quality system and meet
objectives of Springfield's MS4 permit,the Springfield Development Code and the EDSPM, the
proposed private vegetative water quality swale and detention pond shall be fully vegetated
with all vegetation species established prior to approval of Final Site Plan. Alternatively, if this
condition cannot be met, the applicant shall provide and maintain additional interim erosion
control/water quality measures acceptable to the Public Works Department that will suffice
until such time as the swale vegetation becomes established.
Applicant's Response: Item noted, no response necessary.
Staff Finding and Conclusion: This advisory comment has been noted by the applicant.
Condition of Approval#7: The Final Site Plan shall show the location and sizes of the proposed
water lines and connections to water mains.
Applicant's Response: The domestic water and fire lanes are illustrated on the Final Site Plan as
requested.
Staff Finding and Conclusion:Sheet C2 shows a SUB water connection to the main building
(Construction Note#18). The Sheet A1.1 identifies drive lanes for use by fire apparatus. This
condition has been met.
Condition of Approval#8: Prior to approval of the Final Site Plan, the applicant shall execute
and record a 7' Public Utility Easement (PUE)fronting S.42nd Street.
Applicant's Response: A draft of the PUE is attached to this submittal. Please review and
comment on any changes before recording.
Staff Finding and Conclusion:The submitted draft PUE submitted by the Relief Nursery has been
reviewed by staff and is acceptable. This condition shall be met when a copy of the PUE has
been executed and submitted to the city for recording. Staff did not find "Exhibit B" (property
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description)to the PUE document in the materials submitted for Final Site Plan Review. Please
submit the final PUE document with all exhibits together with a check in the amount of the
recording fee set by Lane County. The check should be made payable to Lane County. The City
Surveyor shall take the PUE document to the County for recording. A copy of the recorded
document shall be returned to the Relief Nursery. A similar PUE document shall be required for
the property owned by Springfield School District 19,the second applicant that is party to this
project. This condition has been partially met.
Condition of Approval#9: Prior to approval of the Final Site Plan, the applicant shall execute
and record the 40'wide Private Ingress/Egress Easement as shown on plans and located on Tax
Lot 1301 for the benefit of Tax Lot 101.
Applicant's Response: A copy of the recorded easement is attached.
Staff Finding and Conclusion: The applicant has supplied a copy of a recorded Declaration of
Private Joint-Use Access Easement between Springfield School District#19 and the Relief
Nursery assuring mutual access. This condition has been met.
Condition of Approval#10:The Final Site Plan shall show the location and spacing of the No
Parking Fire Lane signage. Spacing shall be approximately 40 feet per Manual on Uniform Traffic
Control Devices.
Applicant's Response: The "No Parking Fire Lane Signs"are illustrated on the grading and paving
plan of the Final Site Plan.
Staff Finding and Conclusion:Sheet C3 shows the required "No Parking Fire Lane" placement
along the drive lanes reserved for access by fire apparatus. This condition has been met.
Condition of Approval#11:The Final Site Plan shall show a paving design cross section
describing how that 80,000 Id. standard shall be met. Contact Eric Walter, City of Springfield
Public Works Engineer(736-1034) for assistance if required.
Applicant's Response: The typical paving section on Sheet C4 has been revised to include fl-
inches of AC over 12-inches of crushed rock for aisle areas. This is consistent with the City's 80,
000 lb load standard.
Staff Finding and Conclusion: Sheet C4 shows the required 4-inches of asphaltic concrete over a
12-inch base required for drive lanes. Parking stalls are shown as 3-inches over a 12-inch base.
This condition has been met.
Conclusion and Decision
Based upon a review of the Final Site Plan submitted by the applicant on April 26, 2010, staff
concludes that the conditions for approving a Final Site Plan as described in Section 5.17-135 of
the Springfield Development Code have been met.
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Development Agreement
To complete the Site Plan Review Process, a Development Agreement shall be prepared by the
Director to be signed by the applicant.The purpose of the Development Agreement is to ensure
that the terms and conditions of Site Plan Review approval are understood and binding upon
both the applicant and the City.The Development Agreement and the Final Site Plan approval
are valid for two years from the date the document is signed. If construction does not begin
within this timeline, both the Final Site Plan and the Development Agreement shall become null
and void. However, one extension, not to exceed one year may be granted by the Director upon
receipt of a written request by the applicant, including an explanation of the delay. Work under
progress shall not be subject to Final Site Plan or Development Agreement expiration. The
Development Agreement is attached below.
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