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Memorandum
City of Springfield
Subject:
March 31, 2008
Molly Markarian, Urban Planner
Eric Walter, Civil Engineer
SUB2008-000 16, Brandt-Drury Partition
Date:
To:
From:
I have reviewed the materials provided with the subject application. The recommended
findings and conditions outlined below are provided for your use in prep,~~r thJS
land-use decision. Date Received:-=4-l+() ~..
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SANITARY SEWER
Fmding Section 4.3-105.A of the SDC requires that sanitary sewers shall be installed to
serve each new development and to connect developments to existing mains.
Additionally, installation of sanitary sewers shall provide sufficient access for
maintenance activities. /
Findmg The sanitary sewer system has already been reviewed and approved under a . 1 ~ :v
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previous development application; therefore, no further conditions will be required for I \ . _ nJ J\'fI -
sanitary sewer. (7"
STORMW A TER MANAGEMENT
Fmding- Section 4.3-11O.B ofthe SDC requires that the Approval Authority shall grant
development approval only where adequate public and/or private stormwater
management systems provisions have been made as determined by the Public Works
Director, consistent with the Engineering DeSign Standards and Procedures Manual
(EDSP M).
Finding. Section 4.3-11 o.c ofthe SDC states that a stormwater management system shall
accommodate potential run-off from its entire upstream drainage area, whether inside or
outside of the development.
Finding. Section 4.3-110.D of the SDC requires that run-off from a development shall be
directed to an approved stormwater management system with sufficient capacity to
accept the discharge.
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Finding. The storm system has already been reviewed and approved under a previous
development application; therefore, no further conditions will be required for storm water
management.
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PUBLIC STREETS. SIDEWALKS & IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENTS
Finding Section 4.2-105.G.2 of the Springfield Development Code requires that
whenever a proposed land division or development will increase traffic on the City street
system and that development has any unimproved street frontage abutting a fully
improved street, that street frontage shall be fully improved to City specifications.
Exception (i) notes that in cases of unimproved streets, an Improvement Agreement shall
be required as a condition of Development Approval postponing improvements until such
time that a City street improvement project is initiated.
Finding: The subject development already fronts an existing improved street (under
ODOT jurisdiction); therefore no further conditions with respect to street improvements
will be required.
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UTILITIES. EASEMENTS 'AND RIGHTS OF WAY
Fmding. Section 4.3-130.A ofthe Springfield Development Code requires each
development area to be provided with a water system having sufficiently sized mains and
lesser lines to furnish adequate supply to the development and sufficient access for
maintenance. Springfield Utility Board coordinates the design of the water system within
Springfield city limits.
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Finding: Section 4.3-140.A of the SDC requires applicants proposing developments
, make arrangements with the City and each utility provider for the dedication of utility
easements necessary to fully service the development or land beyond the development
area. The minimum width for public utility easements adjacent to street rights of ways
shall be 7 feet. The minimum width fo'r all other public utility easements shall be 7 feet.
The Public Works Director may require a larger easement to allow for adequate
maintenance.
Finding. The applicant has indicated an existing 7' public utility easement along the
Main Street frontage thus satisfying the SDC for PUE requirements. Plans also indicate
an existing 14 ft. public sanitary sewer easement just north of new east-west property line
that will be maintained.
Fmding.. The applicant has indicated an existing 5' public utility easement along the
western property line that will be,maintained for existing utilities running along the
property line. The applicant has proposed a 2 ft: private utility easement adjacent to the
5' PUE for containing the existing storm water pipe that runs along the. edge of existing
easement.
Finding. The applicant has proposed a 29 ft. irrevocable private joint use access
easement along the eastern edge of property for the benefit of parcell, 2 and 3. Also,
plans indicate the need for a private variable width access, utility, and trash easement.
Finding: The applicant has proposed a 21 ft. storm water drainage easement on Parcel 1
for conveying storm water and containing an existing gutter and catch basin.
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Finding The applicant has proposed a 35'x110' Recreation Easement at the south end of
developed area and adjoining the existing wetland area.
Condition: Prior to final plat approval, all proposed easements as referenced above and
indicated on plans shall be reviewed and approved by City Surveyor and recorded.
OTHER PERMITS
Condition: Prior to approval of the Final Plat, and as required in Section 5 .12-120F.1 0 of
the Springfield Development Code, the applicant shall submit approved copies of
necessary required permits to demonstrate compliance with Federal and State programs
and regulations for proposed partition of development areas that include wetlands.
FEES AND PERMITS
SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT CHARGE:
Pay applicable Systems Development Charges when building permits are issued for
developments within the City limits or within the Springfield Urban Growth Boundary.
(The cost relates to the amount of increase in impervious surface area, transportation trip
rates, and plumbing fixture units. Some exceptions apply to Springfield Urban Growth
areas.) [Springfield Code Chapter II, Article 11]
Systems Development Charges (SDC's) will apply to the construction of buildings and
site improvements within the subject site. The Charges will be based upon the rates in
effect at the time of permit submittal for buildings or site improvements on each portion
or phase of the development.
SANITARY SEWER IN-LIEU-OF-ASSESSMENT CHARGE:
Pay a Sanitary Sewer In-Lieu-of-Assessment charge in addition to the regular connection
fees if the property or portions of the property being developed have not previously been
assessed or otherwise participated in the cost of a public sanitary sewer. Contact the
Engineering Division to determine ifIn-Lieu-of-Assessment charge is applicable. [Ord
5584]
PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE FEES:
It is the responsibility of the private developer to fund the puplic infrastructure.
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OTHER CITY PERMITS:
Encroachment Permit or Sewer Hookup Permit (working within right-of-way or public
easements) example: new tap to the public storm or sanitary sewer, or adjusting a
manhole. [The current rate is $135 for processing plus applicable fees and deposits]
Land & Drainage Alteration Permits (LDAP). [Contact the Springfield Public Works
Department @ 726-5849 for appropriate applications/requirements]
ADDITIONAL PERMITS/APPROV ALS MAY BE NECESSARY:
. Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission (Pump station, sanitary
sewers 24 inches or larger)
. Lane County Facilities Permit (If the project is within Lane County jurisdiction)
. Railroad (If the project crosses a railroad)
. Oregon Department of Transportation (If the project is within ODOT jurisdiction)
. Division of State Lands (Storm water discharge, wetlands)
. Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (Erosion control (5 acres or
greater), pump station, storm water discharge, wetlands)
. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Storm water discharge, wetlands)