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Memorandum
City of Springfield
Date:
To:
March 4, 2008
Molly Markarian, Urban Planner
Jesse Jones, Civil Engineer
SUB2008-00007 Amigos III Partition
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Subject:
I have reviewed the materials provided with the subject application. The recommended
findings and conditions outlined below are provided for your use in preparing the
land-use decision.
SANITARY SEWER
Finding: 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.
Finding: Parcels 1, 2, and 3 are proposed to be served by laterals from an existing IS"
sanitary sewer main in the P.U.E. as depicted on Sheet 3.0.
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
Finding. Section 4.3-11O.B of the 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.D of the SDC requires that run-off from a development shall be X'
directed to an approved stormwater management system with sufficient capacity to ~
accept the discharge.
Findmg: Section 4.3-110.E of the SDC requires new developments to employ drainage
management practices, which minimize the amount and rate of surface water run-off into
receiving streams, and which promote water quality.
Finding. The applicant proposes to serve parcell with a proposed storm sewer lateral
from the existing storm sewer line as depicted on Sheet 3.0.
Finding: The applicant proposes to serve parcel 2 with an existing storm sewer lateral as
depicted on Sheet 3.0.
Finding. The applicant proposes to serve parcel 3 with an existing storm sewer lateral as
depicted on Sheet 3.0. This line discharges to a private stormwater treatment swale.
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WATEROUALITY
Finding. Under Federal regulation ofthe Clean Water Act (CW A), Endangered Species
Act (ESA), and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), the City of
SpJjngfi'eld has obtained a Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit. A
provision of this pern#.! r~qujJ:e~ !h,e City demonstrate efforts to reduce the pollution in
urban stormwater to the Maximum Extent Practicable (MEP).
Finding: Federal and Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) rules
require the City's MS4 plan address six "Minimum Control Measures." Minimum
Control Measure 5, "Post-Construction Stormwater Management for New Development
and Redevelopment," applies to the proposed development.
Finding: Minimum Control Measure 5 requires the City of Springfield to develop,
implement and enforce a program to ensure the reduction of pollutants in stormwater
runoff to the MEP. The City must also develop and implement strategies that include a
combination of structural or non-structural Best Management Practices (BMPs)
appropriated for the community.
Finding: Minimum Control Measure 5 requires the City of Springfield use an ordinance
or other regulatory mechanism to address post construction runoff from new and re-
development projects to the extent allowable under State law. Regulatory mechanisms
used by the City include the Springfield Development Code (SDC), the City's
Engineering Design Standards and Procedures Manual (EDSPM) and the future
Stormwater Facilities Master Plan (SFMP).
Finding: As required in Section 4.3-11O.E of the SDC, "a development shall be required
to employ drainage management practices approved by the Public Works Director and
consistent with Metro Plan policies and the Engineering Design Standards and
Procedures Manual."
Finding: Section 3.02 of the City's EDSPM states the Public Works Department will
accept, as interim design standards for stormwater quality, water quality facilities
designed pursuant to the policies and procedures of either the City of Portland (BES), or
the Clean Water Services (CWS).
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.
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UTILITIES. EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY
Finding: 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.
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 for 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 shown an existing 6" private storm sewer lateral that extends
through Parcell and serves Parcel 2, as depicted on Sheet 3.0. The portion of the line
that crosses parcell, is not currently protected by a private easement.
Condition: Prior to final plat, dedicate a private utility easement that protects the
portion of the storm sewer lateral that crosses Parcell to serve Parcel 2, as depicted
on Sheet 3.0.
OTHER PERMITS
OTHER
NOTE: The intent of this list is to give a developer insight about requirements related to
public improvements before they develop their property.
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:
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Pay a Sanitary Sewer In-Lieu-of-Assessmer t charge in addition to the regular connection
fees if the property or portions of the propet1)' 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 th~ responsibility of the private developer to fund the public infrastructure.
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]
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Land & Drainage Alteration Permits (LDAP). [Contact the Springfield Public Works
Department @ 726-5849 for appropriate applications/requirements]
ADDITIONAL PERMITS/APPROVALS 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)