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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPacket, DIM ARC 5/2/2008 ~:.. I Rowell Brokaw , Architects . Develooment Issues Meetina Reauest Project understanding and DIM Questions Date Received: Project: Date: Springfield Relief Nursery 04/25/08 From: Peter King Rowell Brokaw Architects rYui 4- - 2008 'Rev'''J?d Submittal Attached: Application & Site plan Background The Relief Nursery IS a nationally recognized non profit organization with a mission to prevent the cycle of child abuse and neglect by early Intervention that focuses on building successful and resilient children, strengthening parents and preserving families Relief Nursery has a variety of programs that work to stop the cycle of child abuse and neglect with a blend of therapeutic early childhood services and comprehensive family support, including alcohol & drug recovery support services. Programs focus on serving low-income multi-stressed families with young children between birth and six years of age, who are at-risk for child abuse and neglect Project Description The proposed Springfield project IS based on the successful facIlity In Eugene, and will enable the Relief Nursery to more effectively serve clients In Springfield. The bUilding Will have 5 or 6 classrooms, playgrounds, meeting and counseling rooms, a commercial kitchen and administrative spaces The bUilding Will be approximately 14,000 gross square feet The parking load Will be between 50 and 60 vehicles, serving both staff and clients A safe drop off area for busses is also desirable. The 1 32 acre site at 870 South 42nd St was purchased in November of 2007 from the City of SpringfielCfwith the intention of bUilding a new facility. Initial site and building concept schemes indicate that the proposed site is small for all of the desIred features of the program. A 20' setback along 42nd Street, and a pedestrian path along the south edge constrain the use of the site. Rowell Brokaw Architects, P.L One East Broadway, SUite 300 0 Eugene, Oregon 97401 0 VOice (541) 485-1003 0 Fax (541) 485-7344 0 www rowellbrokaw com Proposed Property Line Adjustment Relief Nursery has explored options for satisfying the program reqUirements on the eXisting site, Including a two story option The preferred strategy IS to obtain 60' of additional property to the west to allow for safe drop off, safe, an efficient one story bUilding and flexibility for future expansion The property to the west of the site, zoned Community Commercial, IS owned by the Springfield School Distnct To our knowledge the School District does not have speCifiC development objectives for this property Retaining flexibility and enhancing potential for public, commercial or reSidential uses is deSirable Proposed Property Access Easement Relief Nursery would like to approach the Spnngfield School District about the pOSSibility of obtaining additional property. The orientation of the property at 870 South 42nd St effectively blocks access to this School District property to the west from South 42nd St Relief Nursery IS proposing that future access to the school's property to the west be through a 40' stnp ,along the north edge of the 870 South 42nd st property Access to the Relief Nursery would share this access pOint The form of the access is to be determined (easement, public nght of way, etc) If deemed appropriate, the Spnngfleld School Dlstnct may grant Relief Nursery a lot line adjustment that adds 60' to the west side of the Relief Nursery's property. This proposal IS to result in a Win-Win for both parties and might allow for cooperative development of compatible programs on the school district property Purpose of the Development Issues Meeting The Relief Nursery IS requesting this DIM to clanfy Issues that Springfield Planning, BUilding, or Community Development might have with the proposed site plan or lot line adjustment The goal IS to proceed with the lot line adjustment as soon as possible, and proceed with the deSign of the Relief Nursery project based on accurate site information Below are the five questions for the meeting 1. Lot Line Adjustment Are there any zoning, Metro Plan Designation, overlay district, or access issues that may complicate a simple lot line adjustment between these two parcels? 2. Access to the School District Property To our knowledge the School Dlstnct does not have speCifiC development plans for the property to the west of the Relief Nursery site The goal is to retain flexibility for a range of uses, including school, social-service, commercial or reSidential uses A 40' wide access and utility easement IS proposed that would allow future access between 42nd Street and pOSSible future development on the School Dlstnct's property The proposed easement IS along the north e!Mt~ ~ceived: Relief Nursery site, adjacent to property zoned single family residential. The _ f110Y 2 2008 Re.\JJ9d', Submittal Relief Nursery access driveway IS also proposed in this location The driveway and access easement would be shared in future, and could be re-built to support Increased demand The access road Will serve only the Relief Nursery until the any future development occurs, and is proposed to be constructed to City of Springfield parking lot standards. In addition to future vehicular and pedestrian access, the proposed easement would serve as a utility easement to connect to utilities at 42nd Street Is a 40' wide access and utility easement, in the location shown in the site plan, sufficient to accommodate proposed Relief Nursery uses, and future uses related to the potential development of the School District Properly? 3. Relief Nursery Access and Parking The City's parking reqUirements Will require interpretation due to the mix of uses In the facIlity. If the entire bUilding use is considered child care, 60 spaces would be required If the uses are divided between office and child care 53 spaces would be required The proposed site plan shows 60 spaces for cars, and 4 spaces for the facIlities mini-buses The proposed layout is conceptual, but the configuration smd overall dimensions are critical to determine an appropriate property line adjustment Does the proposed curb cut location, access drive, parking lot and bus drop-off layout satisfy City requirements? , 4. Walking path The walking path on the south edge of the property, connecting 42nd St and the school, IS not recorded as an easement In the property deed. The understanding is that the City Will require an easement for this eXisting feature ' What is the required width of the easement for the walking path, and are there other requirements we should be aware of? 5. Permitting What is a possible permitting timeline for a project like this? Will there be any permits from other jurisdictions required with this project (ie. ODOT, County, DEQ)? "'- Date Received: M'Ag ~.jJ 2008 RGJ.l@Submittal