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Staff Review: Tuesday, June 16, 2020 9:00 — 10:00 a.m.
1. Site Plan Review 811-20-000099-TYP2 811-19-000291 -PROJI Springfield Utility Board
Assessor's Map: 18-02-03-10 TL: 100
Address: Jessica Dr. & S. 60" PI.
Existing Use: vacant
Applicant submitted plans to construct new water storage reservoir and site improvements
Planner: Andy Limbird
Meeting: Tuesday, June 16, 2020 9:00 — 10:00 virtual meeting via GoToMeeting
2. Tree Felling Permit 811-20-000100-TYP2 811-19-000291-PROJ Springfield Utility Board
Assessor's Map: 18-02-03-10 TL: 100
Address: Jessica Dr. & S. 60" PI.
Existing Use: vacant
Applicant submitted plans to remove 237 trees to allow for construct new water storage reservoir and
site improvements
Planner: Andy Limbird
Meeting: Tuesday, June 16, 2020 9:00 — 10:00 virtual meeting via GoToMeeting
3. Hillside Development Overlay 811-20-000101-TYP2 811-19-000291-PROJ Springfield Utility Board
Assessor's Map: 18-02-03-10 TL: 100
Address: Jessica Dr. & S. 60" PI.
Existing Use: vacant
Applicant submitted plans to construct new water storage reservoir and site improvements
Planner: Andy Limbird
Meeting: Tuesday, June 16, 2020 9:00 — 10:00 virtual meeting via GoToMeeting
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VICINITY MAP
811-20-000099-TYP2 Site Plan Review
18-02-03-10 TL 100
S. 66" Pl. & Jessica Dr.
Springfield Utility Board
City of Springfield
Development Services Department
225 Fifth Street
Springfield, OR 97477
Site Plan Review
SPRINGFIELD
WAV,
Application Type (Applicant: check one)
Site Plan Review Pre -Submittal: ❑ Major Site Plan Modification Pre -Submittal: ❑
Site Plan Review Submittal: Ma'or Site Plan Modification Submittal: LJ I
Required Project Information (Applicant. complete this section)
Applicant Name: Steven Wages Phone: (541) 726-2396
Company: Springfield Utility Board Email:stevenw@subutil.com
Address: 202 South 18th Street, Springfield, OR 97477
Applicant's Rep.: Richard M. Satre, AICP, ASLA, CSI
Phone: (541) 686-4540
Company: Schirmer Satre Group
Email•rick@schirmersatre.com
Address: 375W 4th Avenue, Suite 201, Eugene, OR 97401
Property Owner: Springfield Utility Board
Phone: (541) 726-2396
Company: Springfield Utility Board
Email•stevenw@subutil.com
Address: 202 South 18th Street, Springfield, OR 97477
ASSESSOR'S MAP NO: 18-02-03-10
TAX LOT NOS : 00100
Property Address: No site addresses for the Tax Lot
Size of Property: 11.02 Acres 0 Square Feet ❑
Proposed No. of
. None
Proposed Name of Project: SUB South Hills 4th Level Reservoir
Description of If you are filing In this form by hand, please attach your proposal description to this application.
Pro osal Construct a water storage reservoir and associated site improvements
Existing Use: Vacant Tax Lot
New Impervious Surface Coverage (Including Bldg. Gross Floor Area): sf
Si natures: Please sign and Drint your name and date in the aggrogriate
Required Project Information (City Intake Staff.,
Associated Applications:
box on the nexta e.
complete this section)
Signs:
Pre -Sub Case No.:
Date:
Reviewed by:
Case No.:
Date:
Reviewed b
811-20-000099-TYP2
06/01/2020
Application Fee: $Technical
Fee: $ 257.30
Postage Fee: $ 190
5146.00
5593.30
TOTAL FEES: $
PROJECT NUMBER: 811 -19 -000291 -PROD
Revised 1/7/14 KL 101`11
May 5, 2020
SPRINGFIELD UTILITY BOARD
SOUTH HILLS 4T" LEVEL RESERVOIR
Site Plan Review
Map 18-02-03-10, Lot 100
WRITTEN STATEMENT
In accordance with Site Plan Review submittal requirements, this written statement describes the
proposed development and demonstrates that the proposal complies with the standards and criteria
contained in SDC 5.17-100 through 5.17-125. The proposal is submitted concurrently with a Hillside
Development Overlay District application, and a Tree Felling Permit application. We request that these
applications be processed concurrently.
I. LAND USE REQUEST
A. Development Objective
The applicant's objective is to construct a
newwater storage reservoir near its
existing South Hills Reservoir Site to
serve future single-family homes in the
MountainGate subdivision and elsewhere.
Subject Property
RLIO Maps 2018
B. Land Use Request
In accordance with the results of a Development Issues Meeting the applicant held with the City
of Springfield on December 19, 2019 (See City of Springfield Jo. No. 811 -19 -000285 -PRE),
accomplishing the development objective will require City of Springfield approval of three land
use applications: Site Plan Review, Hillside Development Overlay District, and Tree Felling
Permit. Although relating to the same project, each of these have been generated as a complete,
stand-alone application including application form, city fee, written statement with findings
demonstrating compliance with applicable criteria, exhibits and plans. While each of these is to
receive its own decision, to ease the overall process, these three applications are being
submitted for concurrent processing. It is intended that this will provide an opportunity for cross-
referencing and parallel review and assist the city in rendering a decision. Additional details
regarding this proposal are provided on the plans, the remainder of this written statement, and
other materials enclosed and attached herewith.
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PLANNERS + LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS i ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALISTS
375 Wes_41h, Suite 201, Eugere, OR 9]401
Phone: 541.6861
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Springfield Utility Board
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Site Plan Review
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C. Project Directory
Owner/Applicant
Steven Wages, P.E.
Springfield Utility Board
202 South 1 e Street
Springfield, OR 97477
Phone: (541) 726-2396
Email: stevenw@subutil.com
Planner/Lardscaoe Architect (arid Applicant's Representative)
Richard M. Satre, AICP, ASLA, CSI
The Satre Group
375 West 4' Avenue, Suite 201
Eugene, OR 97401
Phone: (541) 686-4540
Email: rickftsatregroup.com
Sumevpr
Dan Nelson, PLS
Branch Engineering, Inc
310 5^ Street
Springfield, OR 97477
Phone: (541) 746-0637
Email: dannftbranchengineering.com
Civil Engineer
Tom Boland, P.E.
Murraysmith, Inc.
888 S/115^ Avenue, Suite 1170
Portland, OR 97204
Phone: (503) 225-9010
Email: Tom. Boland@murraysmith.us
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THE SITE AND EXISTING CONDITIONS
A. Development Site
The 4' Level Reservoir site is located at South 65^ Place and Jessica Drive in the Thurston Hills
of Springfield. Lot 100 was in the MountainGate Master Plan, however, Lot 100 was not included
in prior MountainGate subdivisions. Lot 100 was in the MountainGate Master Plan a future
phase. (The MountainGate Master Plan expired in 2004.) Although once planned for single
family homesites, lot 100 is now owned by Springfield Utility Board and, as documented in this
land use application, is now planned to be the location for a new reservoir.
The reservoir site is forested and is approximately 11.02 acres in size. Access is by way of South
66a' Place. Abutting the site to the north and west is unimproved land which is planned and zoned
for low density residential development. Abutting the site to south and east is public land owned
by Wllamalane.
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B. Planning Context
1. Planning and Zoning
Local long-range land use is governed by the
Eugene -Springfield Metropolitan Area General
Plan (Metro Plan), often supplemented with a
more specific refinement plan and/or
neighborhood plan, followed by site-specific
zoning. Further, zoning can sometimes be
comprised of base and overlay zoning.
For the reservoir site, the Metro Plan
designation is Low Density Residential, there is
no applicable neighborhood plan, and the base
zoning is Low Density Residential. The Tax Lots
to the north were included in the 1995
MountainGate Master Plan. Lot 100 was in the
MountainGate Master Plan as a future phase.
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Springfield Zoning Map
September 2018
SUB South Hills 41e Level Reservoir Site
Map and Tax Let Acreage Metro Man Oesigra8m Zoning
1602-03-10-00100 11.02 acres Lau Oensiy ResttlentialLau Oensiy Residential
(LOR)
2. Transportation
a. TransPlan.
The metro area adopted transportation plan, The Eugene -Springfield Transportation
System Plan (TransPlan), adopted in 2001 and amended in 2002, includes one project in
the vicinity of the subject property— Project 36, a future collector connecting Straub
Parkway to the west to the general vicinity of the south side of MountainGate Master Plan
area.
b. Springfield 2035 Transportation System Plan.
The City of Springfield's Local Street Network 1 ..
diagram shows proposed future streets within
Springfield's jurisdiction. The plan is illustrative only
and is not parcel specific. Future local streets,their
locations and connection points can be adjusted at (`
tim a of specific developm ent proposals. -- ,
Local Street Network Map Except
City of Springfield _
August 2018
c. Public Transit.
There is no public transit service in the vicinity of the reservoir site.
3. Utilities
a. Stormwater and Wastewater.
The Springfield Stormwater Facilities MasterPlan shows the property as being within the
Jasper-Natron Basin. The Master Plan identifies no capital improvement projects in the
vicinity of the project. The site has both stormwater and sanitary infrastructure adjacent to
the property in both South 66' Place and Jessica Drive.
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Stornwater Facilities Master Plan
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b. Wellhead Protection. _
The subject property is not within awellhead protection
area, nor are there any protection areas near the subject
property.
Wellhead Protection Areas Map Excerpt
City of Springfield and Spnngfield Utility Board
January 2013 `•�
c. Water and Electric.
The site has both water and electric infrastructure adjacent to the property in both South
66h Place and Jessica Drive.
Existing Water Infrastructure
Springfield Utility Board, 2019
Existing Electric Infrastructure
Springfield Utility Board, 2919
4. Natural Resources
a. Springfield Natural Resources Study.
The Springfield Natural Resource Study Report does not identify any resources on or
near the site that would be impacted by the proposed development.
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b. Springfield Wetland Inventory / Water Quality Limited Watercourses (WQLW).
Neither the National Wetlands Inventory nor the Local Wetlands Inventory document the
presence of jurisdictional wetlands on or adjacent to the subject property. Springfield's
Water Quality Limited Watercourses inventory also documents that there are no WQLW
features on or adjacent to the subject property.
c. Geotechnical Stability.
A geotechnical evaluation has been performed forthe 4' Level Reservoir site. The report
lists construction, site preparation, and foundation design recommendations.
5. Parks and Open Space
a. Wllamalane Park and Recreation Comprehensive Plan.
The VNllamalane Comprehensive Plan includes three projects within the vicinity.
Project 3.8. Pursue acquisition and development
of natural area parks and trail systems along the
Thurston Hills ridgeline south of Potato Hill and
towards the Jasper-Natron area. (Completed. See
Project 4.10.)
Project 3.10. Identified in the MountainGate
Master Plan, develop a 90 -acre natural area park
and trail system on top of Potato Hill.
Project 4.10. Acquisition and development of a
ridgeline trail in the south Thurston Hills area.
(Property has since been acquired.)
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Park and Recreation Projects Map Excerpt
Wllamalane Park and Recreation Oidnct
October 2012
III. SITE PLAN REVIEW— APPROVAL CRITERIA AND FINDINGS
This section is presented in the same order of applicable requirements found in Section 5.17-125,
Site Plan Review Criteria of the Springfield Development Code. Applicable sections of the Code are
in bold italics, followed by proposed findings in normal text.
A. The zoning is consistent with the Illetro Plan diagram, and/or the applicable Reffcement
Plan diagram, Plan District rrep, and Conceptual Development Plan.
Response:
There is no applicable Plan District Map, Conceptual
Development Plan, or Refinement Plan for the subject
property. The zoning is consistent with the Metro Plan
Diagram. The subject property is zoned Low Density
Residential and has a Metro Plan designation of Low
Density Residential.
Mel. Ran Oiagra.
2010
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Regarding the Eugene -Springfield Public Facilities and Services Plan, the development proposal
is consistent with the following Plan's policies:
The Public Facilities and Services Plan notes
that SUB will "add an upper level reservoir" on
the 4m Level.
Special Development Standards for High
Impact Public Facilities (SDC 4.7-160 A.)
indicates that Discretionary Use is not required
if the facility is designated on the Public
Facilities and Services Plan. The 4' Level
Reservoir is considered a High Impact Public
Facility per SDC 6.1-110 and is listed on the
Public Facilities and Services Plan. Therefore
it the reservoir is a permitted use and a
Discretionary Use Permit is not required.
Eugene -Springfield Public Facilities and SerNces Plan
December 31, 2011
B. Capacity requirements of public and private facilities, including, but not limited to, water
and electricity, sanitary sewer and stormwarter management facilities; and streets and
trdflic safety controls shall not be exceeded and the public improvements shall be
available to serve the site at the time of development, unless otherwise provided for by
this Code and other applicable regulations. The Public Works Director or a utility provider
shall determine capacity issues.
Response: The site is a proposed public utility facility. It is not and will not be inhabited with any
dwelling units, offices or other buildings regularly occupied by people. There is no need for the
full suite of utility facilities. Nonetheless, public and private facilities are provided as follows:
Storm: Public stormwater infrastructure exists in South 66m Place and Jessica Drive adjacent
to the subject property.
Sanitary: Sanitary infrastructure is adjacent to the site in South 66m Place and Jessica Drive.
Water: Water infrastructure is adjacent to the site in South 66m Place and Jessica Drive.
Electric: Electric infrastructure is adjacent to the site in South 66m Place and Jessica Drive.
Streets: South 66m Place and Jessica Drive are local streets per the TSP. ROW has been
dedicated to the Tax Lot.
C. The proposed development shall comply with all applicable public and private design and
construction standards contained in this Code and other applicable regulations.
SDC CHAPTER 3 LAND USE DISTRICTS
SDC 3.3-500 HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT
1. SDC 3.3-510 Applicability
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The HD Overlay District is applied in residential zoning districts above 670 feet
elevation or to development areas below 670 feet in elevation where any portion of the
development area exceeds 15 percent slope as determined using the slope calculation
described in Subsection 3.3-520A.
Response: Portions of the development site exceed 15 percent slopes. Therefore, the
Hillside Development Overlay District applies. See Hillside Development Overlay District
application submitted concurrently with this application.
SDC CHAPTER 4 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
SDC 4.2-120 Site Access and Driveways
A. Site Access and Driveways — General.
1. All developed lots/parcels shall have an approved access provided by either
direct access to a.,
a. Public street or alley along the frontage of the property,
b. Private street that connects to the public street system;
c. Public street by an irrevocable joint use/access easement serving the
subject property that has been approved by the City Attorney, where.,
I. A private driveway is required in lieu of a panhandle driveway,, or
ii. Combined access for 2 or more lots/parcels is required to reduce the
number of driveways along a street.
Response: The subject property receives direct access from South 66th Place (a public
street). A gravel access road will extend from the terminus of South 66th Place to the 4th
Level Reservoir.
B. Driveway access to local streets is generally encouraged in preference to streets
of higher classification.
Response: The subject property fronts local streets South 66th Place and Jessica Drive.
The proposed reservoir will take access from South 66th Place.
C. Driveways shall be designed to allow safe and efficient vehicular ingress and
egress as specified in Tables 4.2-2 through 4.2-4 and the City's Engineering Design
Standards and Procedures Manual and the Public Works Standard Construction
Specifications.
SDC Table 4.2-2 Driveway Design Specifications
2 -Way Driveway Width — Industrial Required., 24 feet minimum, 35 feet maximum.
Transition Width Required., 8 feet minimum, no maximum.
Driveway Throat Depth Required., 18 feet
Response: A gravel access road with a width of 15 feet will be installed southward into
Tax Lot 100. The road will continue to the reservoir site area and provide a safe
fire/service turn around area.
SDC Table 4.2-3 Curb Return Driveway Design Specifications
Response: The access road does not include a curb -return. Thus, this standard does not
apply.
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SDC Table 4.2-4 Minimum Separations between a Driveway and the Nearest
Intersection Curb Return on the Same Side of the Street*
Multifamily Residential
Required., Local Street., 150 feet.
Response: South 66'^ is a dead end street with its terminus at the subject property. The
nearest curb return is at the intersection of South 66'^ and Jessica Drive. The project's
access road does not create a driveway.
3. SDC 4.2-1251ntersections
Intersections shall be designed and constructed as specified in the City's
Engineering Design Standards and Procedures Manual and the following
requirements.
A. In order to minimize traffic conflicts and provide for efficient traffic
signalization, intersections involving curb return driveways and streets,
whether public or private, shall be directly opposed, unless a Traffic Impact
Study indicates that an offset intersection benefits public safety to a greater
degree.
Response: The proposed development does not include a curb return driveway.
B. Streets shall be laid out so as to intersect as nearly as possible at right angles.
The angle of intersection between 2 intersecting streets shall be at least 80
degrees. At intersections, each local street shall be straight or have a radius
greater than 400 feet for a distance of 100 feet from each intersection. At
intersections, each collector or arterial street shall be straight or have a radius
greater than 600 feet for a distance of 100 feet from each intersection.
Response: The application does not propose any new streets.
4. SDC 4.2-130 Vision Clearance
Response: The proposed development area is not on a corner lot/parcel.
SDC 4.2-135 Sidewalks
A. Sidewalks and planter strips abutting public streets shall be located wholly within
the public street right-of-way, unless otherwise approved by the Public Works
Director.
B. Sidewalks shall be designed, constructed, replaced or repaired as specified in the
City's Engineering Design Standards and Procedures Manual, the Public Works
Standard Construction Specifications and the Springfield Municipal Code, 1997.
New sidewalk design shall be consistent with existing sidewalk design in the same
block in relation to width and type
C. Planter strips may be required as part of sidewalk construction. Planter strips shall
be at least 4.5 feet wide and long enough to allow the tree to survive. Maximum
planter strip width is dependent upon the type of tree selected as specified in the
City's Engineering Design Standards and Procedures Manual.
Response: There are no existing sidewalks on South 66'^ Place or Jessica Drive. As this
proposal does not extend a street or parallel a street, there is no applicable requirement
for sidewalks.
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6. SDC 4.2-140 Street Trees
B. Existing street trees are to be retained. if removed, they must have a permit to do
so and be replaced with a new tree.
Response: There are no existing street trees along either South 66th Place or Jessica
Drive. There are none to be removed.
7. SDC 4.2-145 Street Lighting
Public street lighting design and placement is specified in the City's Engineering
Design Standards and Procedures Manual and the Public Works Standard
Construction Specifications and is approved by the Public Works Director.
A. Street Lighting shall be included with all new developments or redevelopment.
Existing street lights shall be upgraded to current lighting standards with all new
developments or redevelopment as determined by the Public Works Director. The
developer is responsible for street lighting installation costs.
Response: The reservoir will take access from the existing end of South 66th Place. The
project does not extend a street or parallel a street. The project does not generate a
demand for street lights.
8. SDC 4.3105 SanitarySewers
A. Sanitary sewers shall be installed to serve each new development within the city
limits and to connect developments to existing mains...
Response: Existing sanitary infrastructure exists in South 66th Place and Jessica Drive.
Thus, sanitary sewer service is available to the subject property. (Although service is
available, the proposed development does not need sanitary service and does not plan
on extending service into the site.)
SDC 4.3110 Stormwater Management
B. The approval authority shall grant development approval only where adequate
public and/or private stormwater management system provisions have been made
as determined by the Public Works Director, consistent with the policies set forth
in the Stormwater Management Plan and the Engineering Design Standards and
Procedures Manual. The stormwater management system shall be separated from
any sanitary sewer system. Surface water drainage patterns shall be addressed on
every Preliminary Site Plan, Tentative Partition or Subdivision Plan.
C. A stormwater management system shall accommodate potential run-off from its
entire upstream drainage area, whether inside or outside the development The
Public Works Director shall determine the necessary size of the facility, based on
adopted Public Facility Plans and Stormwater Facility Master Plans. The developer
shall pay a proportional share of the cost according to adopted City Council policy.
D. Run-off from a development shall be directed to an approved stormwater
management system with sufficient capacity to accept the discharge. Where the
Public Works Director determines that additional run-off resulting from the
development will overload an existing stormwater management system, the
Approval Authority shall withhold Development Approval until provisions,
consistent with the Engineering Design Standards and Procedures manual, have
been made to correct or mitigate the condition.
Response: There is existing stormwater infrastructure in South 66th Place and Jessica
Drive. An on-site stormwater management system will be constructed. Any additional
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stormwater runoff from the development site will not exceed the carrying capacity of the
system. See accompanying Stormwater Management Plan and plan set for additional
information.
E. Any development with a stormwater threshold management requirement of 1,000
square feet of impervious surface area shall be required to employ stormwater
management practices consistent with the Springfield Engineering Design
Standards and Procedures Manual, which minimize the amount and rate of surface
water runoff into receiving streams.
Response: The onsite storm water system will include storm water management practices
consistent with the Springf eld Engineering Design Standards and Procedures Manual.
F. Identification of Water Quality Limited Watercourses.
Response: There are no Water Quality Limited Watercourses on the development site.
Therefore, this standard does not apply.
G. Protection of Riparian Area Functions.
Response: There are no Water Quality Limited Watercourses on the development site,
therefore there are no riparian areas to protect. This standard does not apply.
10. SDC 4.3-125 Underground Placement of Utilities; and
SDC 4.3-130 Water Service and Fire Protection
Response: New utilities associated with the project will be placed underground. Water
services is available from South 66" Place and Jessica Drive. An existing fire hydrant is
located on the north side of Jessica near the southwest corner of Tax Lot 302.
11. SDC 4.3-140 Public Easements
A. Utility Easements. The applicant shall 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 as necessary. The minimum
width for public utility easements adjacent to street rights-of-way shall be 7 feet.
The minimum width for all other public utility easements shall also be 7 feet.
However, the utility provider or the Public Works Director may require a larger
easement for major water mains, major electric power transmission lines... or in
any other situation to allow maintenance vehicles to set up and perform the
required maintenance or to accommodate multiple utility lines. Where feasible,
utility easements shall be centered on a lot1parcel line.
Response: A number of easements are already in existence related to adjacent property.
Should additional easements be required, the applicant shall make arrangements as
needed.
12. SDC 4.4-105 Landscaping
A. Three types of landscaping may be required., 1. Landscaping standards for private
property as specified in this Section and other Sections of this Code. 2. Street
trees in the public right-of-way as specified in Section 4.2-140. 3. Curbside planter
strips in the public right-of-way as specified in 4.2-135.
B. Unless otherwise specified in this Code all required setback areas and parking lot
planting areas shall be landscaped.
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Response: Interior to the reservoir site, there will be some disturbed areas as the
reservoir, staging area, access road, and utility infrastructure is constructed. These areas
will be landscaped with a grass that is drought resistant and doesn't need irrigation. A
minimum of 65% of required planting areas will be covered with living plant material
within 5 years of installation.
There will be some areas of tree removal. See Tree Felling Plan and the Tree Felling
Permit. These will be interior to the site, where the reservoir, access road, and staging
area will be constructed. These areas will be visible to adjacent properties or the street
and no new trees will be installed.
13. SDC 4.4-110 Screening; and
SDC 4.4-115 Fencing
A. Screening shall be required 1. Where commercial and industrial districts abut
residential districts and no approved screening exists; 2. For outdoor mechanical
devices and minor and major public facilities; 3. For outdoor storage areas
abutting residential districts; 4. For trash receptacles.
Response: The development is in a residential district. There are no proposed outdoor
mechanical devices. There are no outdoor storage yards or areas. There are no trash
receptacles proposed. However, the substation is a major public facility and screening is
required. Screening, in this instance, will be provided by the existing dense wooded forest
located between the reservoir site and adjacent properties.
B. Screening shall be vegetative, earthen and/or structural and be designed to
minimize visual and audible incompatible uses from adjacent properties...
1. Structural screening shall be a fence or masonry wall constructed to provide a
uniform sight -obscuring screen.
Response: A 8' tall chain link fence with 3 strands of barbed wire will surround the
perimeter of the reservoir site proper. The existing dense wooded nature of the site will
provide screening.
14. SDC 4.5-100 On -Site Lighting Standards; and
SDC 4.5-110111umination and Height
A. On-site lighting shall be the minimum illumination necessary for a given
application including parking areas and vehicle sales areas. All exterior light
fixtures shall be shielded or recessed so that direct glare and reflection are
contained within the boundaries of the property, and directed downward and away
from abutting properties; public rights-of-way; and riparian, wetlands and other
protected areas identified in this Code on the same property.
B. Height.
1. The height of a free standing exterior light fixture shall not exceed 25 feet or
the height of the principal permitted structure, whichever is less. In this case,
height is measured as the vertical distance between the paved surface and the
bottom of the light fixture.
Response: Lighting is limited to wall mounted lights on the reservoir's telemetry building.
See plans.
15. SDC 4.6-100 Vehicle Parking, Loading and Bicycle Standards.
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Response:
• Vehicle Parking —This is a major public utility facility. It is not open to the public. There
are no customers or visitors. The only vehicles that will be accessing the site will be
maintenance and repair vehicles from the utility facility owner. There is no parking
needed. Thus, this standard does not apply.
• Loading Areas —The need isn't so much for loading areas as it is for staging areas for
on-site work activity. In this regard, a gravel surface area is provided around the
perimeter of the reservoir. These areas meet or exceed the minimum width of 10 feet,
minimum length of 25 feet and minimum clear vertical height of 14 feet. In this regard,
this standard is met.
• Bicycle Parking —This facility is not open to the public. Individuals accessing the site will
be utility employees in maintenance and repair vehicles. Thus, this standard does not
apply.
D. Parking areas and ingress -egress points have been designed to., facilitate vehicular traffic,
bicycle and pedestrian safety to avoid congestion; provide connectivity within the
development area and to adjacent residential areas, transit stops, neighborhood activity
centers, and commercial, industrial and public areas,, minimize driveways on arterial and
collector streets as specified in this Code or other applicable regulations and comply with
the ODOT access management standards for State highways.
Response: The facility does not front on or take access from an ODOT facility or a collector or
arterial street (South 66' Place and Jessica Drive are local streets). The proposed access road
meets intersection standards. Bicycle and transit facilities do not exist in the immediate
neighborhood and no demand for such will be generated by this development.
E. Physical features, including, but not limited to: steep slopes with unstable soil or geologic
conditions; areas with susceptibility of flooding, signiticant clusters of trees and shrubs;
watercourses shown on the WQLW Map and their associated riparian areas; other riparian
areas and wetlands specified in Section 4.3-117, rock outcroppings; open spaces; and
areas of historic and/or archaeological significance, as may be specitred in Section 3.3-900
or ORS 97.740-760, 358.905-955 and 390.235-240, shall be protected as specified in this
Code or in State or Federal law.
Response: Of the physical features listed in this criterion, the following features and how the
proposal addresses those is as follows:
• Steep Slopes with unstable soil orgeologic conditions. There are steep slopes on the
site. A copy of the geotechnical report is included in the application packet.
• Areas with susceptibility of flooding. There are no areas susceptible to flooding.
• Significant clusters of trees and shrubs. There are trees on the property. Trees that have
been surveyed are shown on the plan set. Trees to be removed are shown on the plan set.
A significant portion of the subject property will not be disturbed. Of the disturbed interior of
the site, native grasses will be planted. The site has an existing densely wooded area and has
a'community forest' (owned by Wllamalane) to its south and east. This natural area will also
act as a vegetative screen for the property. See plan set.
• Watercourses shown on the WQLW Map and their associates riparian areas. There are
no watercourses on the site.
• Other riparian areas and wetlands. There are no riparian areas or wetlands.
• Rock outcroppings. There are no areas of rock outcroppings
• Open spaces. As it is defined in the Springfield Development Code, there are no open
spaces on the site.
The Sarre Group - 375 West 0 Avenue, Suie 201, Eugene, OR W401 - (541) 6964540 - ww.v.serreereun.00m
Springfield Utility Board
South Hills 4th Level Reservoir
Site Plan Review
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• Areas of historic and/or archeological significance. There are no known historic or
archeological areas on the site.
IV. Conclusion
The above information represents known applicable planning, zoning and site development
requirements for the contemplated project. It presents known physical conditions and contexts. It
captures the project's primary development objective. Based on the information and findings
contained in this written statement, associated exhibits and plan set the proposed SUB 4' Level
Reservoir project meets the criteria of approval contained in the Springfield Development Code.
Therefore, the applicant requests that the City of Springfield approve the proposal. If you have any
questions about the above application, please do not hesitate to contact Rick Satre at The Satre
Group, 541-686-4540, or rickasatreoroup.com.
Sincerely,
Rech wdlM. Satre.
Richard M. Satre, AICP, ASLA, CSI
President
The Satre Group
The Salre Group - 375 West 0 Avenue, Suie 201, Eugene, OR W/ l - (541) 6964540 - ww.v.salreereue.00m