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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApplication APPLICANT 11/3/2020/1City of Springfield Development & Public Works / 225 Fifth Street Springfield, OR 97477 Site Plan Review SP GFIELDL Application .- (Applicant: check Site Plan Review Pre -Submittal: Major Site Plan Modification Pre -Submittal • [_]Site Plan Review Submittal: Ma -or Site Plan Modification Submittal: Ll I Applicant Name: Willamalane Park and Recreation District Phone: 541-736AO51 •fraserm@willamalane.org Company: Email: Address' 250 S. 32nd St., Springfield, OR 97478 Applicant's Rep.: Phone: Company: Email: Address: Property Owner: Wlllamalane Park and Recreation District Phone: 541-736-4051 Company: Emall: fraserm@willamalane.org Address: 250 S 32nd St., Springfield, OR 97478 ASSESSOR'S MAP NO: See Attachment 1 TAX LOT NOS : See Attachment 1 Property Address: 7575 McKenzie Highway, Springfield, OR 97478 Size of Proper:665 Acres ® 5 ware Feet ❑ Proposer) No. of DwUcr acre, N/A Proposed Name Of Project: Thurston Hills Natural Area -Phase II trail project Description of If you are filling in this form by hand, please attach your proposal description to this application. Proposal: See Attachment 1 Existing Use: willamalane Natural Area Park New Impervious Surface Coverage (Including Bldg. Gross Floor Area): N/A sf Signatures: Please si n and rint our name and date in theappropriate . Associated A lications: box on the next pace. Si ns: Pre -Sub Cspa�tse No.: Date: Reviewed b : Case No.: "II Iii - ( P Z— 9 Date: I ( 3 Reviewed b : (.I�UtI[/'�G� Application Feer: ,0 Technical Fee: 2S7.3v Posta a Fee: [ c�? TOTAL FEES: $ JS 1J- 3O PROJECT NUMBER: Revised 1/7/14 KL 1 of 11 Owner Signatures This application form is used for both the required pre -submittal meeting and subsequent complete application submittal. Owner signatures are required at both stages in the application process. An application without the Owner's original signature will not be accepted. The undersigned acknowledges that the information in this application is correct and accurate for scheduling of the Pre- Submittal Meeting. If the applicant is not the owner, the owner hereby grants permission for the applicant to act in his/her behalf. I/we do hereby acknowledge that I/we are legally responsible for all statutory timelines, information, requests and requirements conveyed to my representative. Date: re I represent this application to be complete for submittal to the City. Consistent with the completeness check performed on this application at the Pre -Submittal Meeting, I affirm the information identified by the City as necessary for processing the application is provided herein or the information will not be provided if not otherwise contained within the submittal, and the City may begin processing the application with the information as submitted. This statement serves as written notice pursuant to the requirements of ORS 227.178 pertaining to a complete application. Date: tl 3 Signature Revised 1/7/14 KL 2 of 11 Site Plan Review Application Process 1. Applicant Submits a Site Plan Review Application for Pre -Submittal • The application must conform to the Site Plan Review Submittal Requirements Checklist on pages 4-7 of this application packet. • A pre -submittal meeting to discuss completeness is mandatory, and pre -submittal meetings are conducted every Tuesday and Friday, from 10:00 am - noon. • Planning Division staff strives to conduct pre -submittal meetings within five to seven working days of receiving an application. 2. Applicant and the City Conduct the Pre -Submittal Meeting • The applicant, owner, and design team are strongly encouraged to attend the pre - submittal meeting. • The meeting is held with representatives from Public Works Engineering and Transportation, Community Services (Building), Fire Marshall's office, and the Planning Division and is scheduled for 30 to 60 minutes. • The Planner provides the applicant with a Pre -Submittal Checklist specifying the items required to make the application complete if it is not already complete, and the applicant has 180 days submit a complete application to the City. 3. Applicant Submits a Complete Application, City Staff Review the Application and Issue a Decision • A complete application must conform to the Site Plan Review Submittal Requirements Checklist on pages 4-7 of this application packet. • A Type II decision, made after public notice, but without a public hearing, unless appealed, is issued within 120 days of submittal of a complete application. • Mailed notice is provided to property owners and occupants within 300 feet of the property being reviewed and to any applicable neighborhood association. In addition, the applicant must post one sign, provided by the City, on the subject property. • There is a 14 -day public comment period, starting on the date notice is mailed. • Applications are distributed to the Development Review Committee, and their comments are incorporated into a decision that addresses all applicable approval criteria and/or development standards, as well as any written comments from those given notice. • Applications may be approved, approved with conditions, or denied. • At the applicant's request, the Planner can provide a copy of the draft land use decision prior to issuing the final land use decision. • The City mails the applicant and any party of standing a copy of the decision, which is effective on the day it is mailed. • The decision issued is the final decision of the City but may be appealed within 15 calendar days to the Planning Commission or Hearings Official. Revised 1/7/14 KL 3 of 11 Site Plan Review Submittal Requirements Checklist NOTE: • ALL of the following items MUST be submitted for BOTH Pre -Submittal and Submittal. • If you feel an item on the list below does not apply to your specific application, please state the reason why and attach the explanation to this form. ❑ Application Fee - refer to the Development Code Fee Schedule for the appropriate fee calculation formula. A copy of the fee schedule is available at the Development & Public Works Department. Any applicable application, technology, and postage fees are collected at the pre -submittal and submittal stages. ❑ Site Plan Review Application Form ❑ Narrative explaining the purpose of the proposed development, the existing use of the property, and any additional information that may have a bearing in determining the action to be taken. The narrative should also include the proposed number of employees and future expansion plans, if known. Density - if applicable, list the size of property (acres), maximum allowable density and the density proposed. ❑ Copy of the Deed ❑ Copy of the Site Plan Reduced to 8'/z"x 11", which will be mailed as part of the required neighboring property notification packet. ❑ State or Federal Permits Required - The applicant must demonstrate that an application has been submitted for any required federal or state permit and provide a copy of the application upon request. ❑ Completed Attached Scoping Sheet ❑ Four (4) Copies of the Following Plan Sets for Pre -Submittal OR Four (4) Copies of the Following Plan Sets for Submittal: ❑ All of the following plans must include the scale appropriate to the area involved and sufficient to show detail of the plan and related data, north arrow, and date of preparation. ❑ All plan sets must be folded to 81/2" by 11" and bound by rubber bands. Please Note: • These plans must provide enough information to enable the City to determine that the proposed development is feasible, but are not necessarily required to be detailed construction level documents. • The City's Engineering Design Standards Manual, while not land use criteria, may be used in whole or n part, by the City Engineer to determine the feasibility of a proposed plan. • Nothing herein should be interpreted as implying any requirement in contradiction of Oregon Statute or Oregon Administrative Regulation. kevisod 1/7/14 KL 4 of 11 a. Site Assessment of Existing Conditions ❑ Prepared by an Oregon licensed Architect, Landscape Architect, Civil Engineer or Surveyor ❑ Vicinity Map. ❑ The name, location and dimensions of all existing site features including buildings, curb cuts, trees and impervious surface areas, clearly indicating what is remaining and what is being removed. For existing structures to remain, also indicate present use, size, setbacks from property lines, and distance between buildings. ❑ The name, location, dimensions, direction of flow and top of bank of all watercourses and required riparian setback that are shown on the Water Quality Limited Watercourse Map on file in the Development & Public Works Department ❑ The 100 -year floodplain and floodway boundaries on the site, as specified in the latest adopted FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps or FEMA approved Letter of Map Amendment or Letter of Map Revision ❑ The Time of Travel Zones, as specified in SDC 3.3-200 and delineated on the Wellhead Protection Areas Map on file in the Development & Public Works Department ❑ Physical features including, but not limited to trees 5" in diameter or greater when measured 4 1/2 feet above the ground (stands of more than five (5) trees may be shown as a cluster with mix of trees species noted), riparian areas, wetlands and rock outcroppings b. Site Plan ❑ Prepared by an Oregon licensed Architect, Landscape Architect, Civil Engineer or Surveyor ❑ Proposed buildings: location, dimensions, size (gross floor area applicable to the parking requirement for the. proposed use(s)), setbacks from property lines, and distance between buildings; measured setbacks shall be prepared by an Oregon licensed Surveyor when minimum setbacks are shown. ❑ Location and height of existing or proposed fences, walls, outdoor equipment, storage, trash receptacles, and signs ❑ Location, dimensions, and number of typical, compact and ADA parking spaces; including aisles, wheel bumpers, directional signs, and striping. ADA routes from public rights-of-way whall be designated including at grade connections ❑ Dimensions of the development area, as well as area and percentage of the site proposed for buildings, structures, parking and vehicular areas, sidewalks, patios, and other impervious surfaces ❑ Observance of solar access requirements as specified. in the applicable zoning district ❑ On-site loading areas and vehicular and pedestrian circulation ❑ Access to streets, alleys, and properties to be served, including the location and dimensions of existing and proposed curb cuts and curb cuts proposed to be closed ❑ Location, type, and number of bicycle parking spaces ❑ Note location of existing and planned Lane Transit District facilities (within +/x mile) Revised 1/7/14 KL 5 of 11 ❑ Area and dimensions of all property to be conveyed, dedicated, or reserved for common open spaces, recreational areas, and other similar public and semi-public uses ❑ Phased Development Plan — where applicable, the Site Plan application must include a phasing plan indicating any proposed phases for development, including the boundaries and sequencing of each phase. Phasing must progress in a defined sequence addressing street connectivity between the various phases and accommodating the logical extension of other required public improvements, including but to limited to, sanitary sewer, stormwater management, water and electricity. The applicant must clearly indicate which phases are proposed for approval under the current Site Plan application and which are deferred to future review procedures. c. Existing Improvement and Public Utilities Plan ❑ Prepared by an Oregon licensed Architect, Landscape Architect, Civil Engineer or Surveyor ❑ Location and width of all existing easements ❑ Location, widths (of paving and right-of-way), and names of all existing streets, alleys, dedications or other right-of-ways within or adjacent to the proposed development, including jurisdictional status other than City. Indicate connection points for roof drainage. ❑ Location and type of existing street lighting ❑ Location of existing and required traffic control devices, fire hydrants, power poles, transformers, neighborhood mailbox units, waterline backflow preventers and similar public facilities ❑ Location, width, and construction material of all existing and proposed sidewalks, sidewalk ramps, pedestrian access ways, and trails ❑ Location and size of existing utilities on and adjacent to the site including sanitary sewer mains, stormwater management systems, water mains, power, gas, telephone, and cable N. Indicate the proposed connection points. Detail must be proportionate to the complexity of the proposed project. ❑ Show existing and proposed spot elevations or contours, and direction of drainage patterns. d. Proposed Grading, Paving, & Utilities Plan ❑ Prepared by an Oregon licensed Civil Engineer, except where noted below ❑ The approximate size and location of storm water management systems components ❑ Location, widths (of paving and right-of-way), and names of proposed streets, alleys, dedications or other rights -of -ways within or adjacent to the proposed development ❑ Location and width of all proposed easements ❑ Location and type of proposed street lighting ❑ Information on existing slopes over 5% shall be prepared by an Oregon licensed surveyor and be drawn with one foot contour interval lines; land with a slope over 10 percent shall be shown with 5 foot contour interval lines Revised 1/7/14 KL 6 of 11 e. Landscape Plan ❑ Prepared by an Architect, Landscape Architect, or other Landscape Professional approved by the Director ❑ Location and dimensions of landscaping and open space areas to include calculation of landscape coverage ❑ Where applicable, screening in accordance with SDC 4.4-110 ❑ Location of existing and proposed street trees f. Architectural Plans ❑ Where abutting residentially zoned properties, exterior elevations of all proposed structures over 140 square feet for the development site, including height, shall be shown g. On -Site Lighting Plan ❑ Location, orientation, and maximum height of exterior light fixtures, both free standing and attached ❑ Type and extent of shielding, including cut-off angles, and type of illumination, wattage, and luminous area Additional Materials That May be Deferred at the discretion of the applicant until Final Site Plan or Building Permit Submittal: ❑ List in chart form the proposed types of landscape materials (trees, shrubs, ground cover). Include in the chart genus, species, common name, quantity, size and spacing ❑ Where plants are proposed as part of the stormwater management system, a planting plan shall be provided. ❑ Irrigation Plan showing of irrigation lines, required backflow preventers and above ground utilities. ❑ Photometric test report for each light source. ❑ An applicant may submit conceptual floor plans in order to have staff address Resolution of potential nuisance conflicts Additional Materials That May be Required by the Director: IT IS THE APPLICANT'S RESPONSIBILITY TO DETERMINE IF ADDITIONAL STANDARDS/APPLICATIONS APPLY TO THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT. THE APPLICANT SHOULD CONSIDER UTILIZING PRE -DEVELOPMENT MEETINGS AS DISCUSSED IN SDC 5.1-120: ❑ Copy of a Preliminary Title Report issued within the past 30 days documenting ownership and listing all encumbrances. ❑ A developer may be required to prepare a Traffic Impact Study (TIS) to identify potential traffic impacts from proposed development and needed mitigation measures. Revised 1/7/14 KL 7 of 11 ❑ Where a multi -family development is proposed, any additional materials to demonstrate compliance with SDC 3.2-240 ❑ Riparian Area Protection Report for properties located within 150 feet of the top of bank of any Water Quality Limited Watercourses (WQLW) or within 100 feet of the top of bank of any direct tributaries of WQLW ❑ A Geotechnical Report prepared by an engineer must be submitted concurrently if the Soils Survey indicates the proposed development area has unstable soils and/or a high water table, or if required by the City Engineer ❑ Where the development area is within an overlay district, address the additional standards of the overlay district on plans and narratives ❑ Where physical aspects of a proposed development, including but not limited to scale, odor noise, glare or vibration, will impact less intensive surrounding uses, the Director may request submittal of conceptual floor plans or other information necessary to determine compliance with applicable standards. ❑ If five or more trees are proposed to be removed, a Tree Felling Permit as specified in SDC 5.19-100 ❑ A wetland delineation approved by the Oregon Division of State Lands must be submitted concurrently where there is a wetland on the property ❑ The applicant must demonstrate that an application has been submitted for any required federal or state permit and provide a copy of the application upon request ❑ Where any grading, filling or excavating is proposed with the development, a Land and Drainage Alteration permit must be submitted prior to development ❑ Where applicable, any Discretionary Use or Variance as specified in SDC 5.9-100 and 5.21-100 ❑ An Annexation shall be submitted prior to submission of application, as specified In SDC 5.7-100, where a development is proposed outside of the city limits but within the City's urban service area and can be served by sanitary sewer Revised 1/7/14 KL a of 11 225 FIFTH STREET SPRINGFIELD, OR 97477 PHONE541.726.3753 FAX: 541.736.1021 www.spdngfield-orgov December 6, 2013 REQUIRED STORMWATER SCOPING S14EET USE POLICY: In October 2003, Springfield Public Works released a trial "stormwater seeping sheet," provided to help engineers and developers meet stormwater requirements in the Springfield Development Code (SDC) and Engineering Design Standards and Procedures Manual (EDSPM). After a five month trial period, it became apparent that users of the scoping sheet submitted much more complete applications than non-users. An added bonus was a decrease in the overall review time spent on the applications, resulting in quicker notice of decisions. As a result of the benefits of the scoping sheets, the City has decided to make their use a mandatory process. Current city policy is that the use of stormwater seeping sheets is required for all applications which require development review. All applications submitted to the City shall provide a copy of a completed stormwater scoping sheet with the application packet. Attached with this letter is the latest version of the scoping sheet, which reflects changes requested by the development community. PLEASE NOTE: SUBMITTED APPLICATIONS WILL NOW BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A COMPLETED STORMWATER SCOPING SHEET, STORMWATER STUDY AND PLANS IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE SCOPE REQUIREMENTS DIRECTIONS FOR USING STORMWATER SCOPING SHEETS ARE AS FOLLOWS: 1.) Obtain scoping sheet from application packet, city website, or other location. 2.) Fill out project information (top half of from sheet) prior to commencement of work on stormwater study. (Note: Do not sign scoping sheet until it is received from the City with requirements checked.) 3.) Mail, fax, or email all pages to: City of Springfield, Development and Public Works Dept., Attn: Clayton McEachem. 4.) Receive completed scoping sheet (filled out by the City) indicating minimum requirements for a complete stormwater study. 5.) Include four (4) copies of complete scoping sheet (signed by engineer at the bottom of page 2), stormwater study and plans that comply with the minimum required scope with submittal of application packet. The scoping sheet shall be included as an attachment, inside the front cover of the stormwater study. Stormwater scoping sheets can be found with all application packets (City website and the DPW front counter) as well as on the Engineering and Construction Resources webpage located at: httod/www.srdnefield- or_gov/DPW/EngineeringandConstructionResources htm under the Public Improvement Permit Projects Forms section. Thank you in advance for working with the City of Springfield with this new process. Sincerely, Clayton McEachem, PE City of Springfield, Development and Public Works Email cmceachem@springfield-or.gov Phone: (541) 736 — 1036 Fax: (541) 736 —1021 SPRINGFIELD �ji 225 FIFTH STREET DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS OREGON SPRINGFIELD, OR 97477 PHONE. 541.726.3753 FAX: 541.726.1021 maw. springheld-or.gov STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SCOPE OF WORK ------------- (Area below this One filled out by Applicant) ------- ------- ----- --- (Please renan to Clayton McEachern (al Chy ofSpringfleldDevelopment and Public Works; For 3 736-1021, Phone» 736-1036), email 'cmceachern@spring field-or'.gov Project Name: Applicant: Assessors Parcel #: Date: Land Use(s): Phone ii: Project Size (Acres): Fax #: Approx. Impervious Area: Email: Project Description (Include a copy of Assessor's map): Drainage Proposal (Public connection(s), discharge location(s), etc. Attach additional sheet(s) if necessary: Proposed Stormwater Best Management Practices: ------------ (Area below this line filled out by the City and Returned to the Applicant) ----------- (At a minimmn, all boxes checked by the City on the front and back of this sheet shall be submitted r anapplication to be complete lot submittal. although other requirements may be necessary) Drainage Study Type (EDSPM Section 4.03.2): (Note UH may be substituted for Rational Method) ❑ Small Site Study — (use Rational Method for calculations) ❑ Mid -Level Development Study — (use Unit Hydrograph Method for calculations) ❑ Full Drainage Development Study — (use Unit Hydrograph Method for calculations) Environmental Considerations: ❑ Wellhead Zone: ❑ Hillside Development: ❑ Wetland/Riparian: ❑ Floodway/Floodplain: ❑ Soil Type: ❑ Other Jurisdictions Downstream Analysis: ❑ N/A ❑ Flow line for starting water surface elevation: ❑ Design HGL to use for starting water surface elevation: ❑ Manhole/Junction to take analysis to: Return to Clayton McEachern @ City of Springfield, email cmceachern@springfield-or gov, FAX: (541) 736-1021 COMPLETE STUDY ITEMS * Based upon the information provided on the front of this sheet, the following represents a minimum ofwhat is needed for an application to be complete for submittal with respect to drainage; however, this list should not be used in lieu of the Springreld Development Code (SDC) or the City's Engineering Design Manual. Compliance with these requirements does not constitute .site approval; Additional site.specific information may he required. Vale: Upon scoping sheet submittal, ensure completed fm'm has been signed in the space provided below: Interim Design Standards/Water Qu alt(EDSPM Chapter 3. Req'd .N/A ❑ ❑ All non -building rooftop (NBR) impervious surfaces shall be pre-treated (e.g. multi-chambered catchbasin w/oil filtration media) for stormwater quality. Additionally, a minimum of 50% of the NBR impervious surface shall be treated by vegetated methods. ❑ ❑ Where required, vegetative stormwater design shall be consistent with design standards (EDSPM Section 3.02), set forth in Chapter 2 of the Fugene Stormwater Management Manual. For new NBR impervious area less than 15,000 square feet, a simplified design approach may be followed as specified by the Eugene Storno ater Management Manual (Sec2.4.1). ❑ ❑ If a stormwater treatment Swale is proposed, submit calculations/specifications for sizing, velocity, flow, side slopes, bottom slope, and seed mix consistent with City of Springfield or Eugene's Stormwater Management Manual. ❑ ❑ Water Quality calculations as required in Section 3.03.1 of the FDSPM. ❑ ❑ All building rooftop mounted equipment, or other fluid containing equipment located outside of the building, shall be provided with secondary containment or weather resistant enclosure. General Study Requirements EDSPM Section 4.03 ❑ F� Drainage study prepared by a Professional Civil Engineer licensed in the state of Oregon. ❑ A complete drainage study, as required in EDSPM Section 4.03.1, including a hydrological study map. ❑ Calculations showing system capacity for a 2 -year storm event and overflow effects of a 25 -year storm event. The time of concentration (Tc) shall be determined using a 10 minute start time for developed basins. Review of Downstream System EDSPM Section 4.03A.0 ❑ ❑ A downstream drainage analysis as described in EDSPM Section 4.03A.C. On-site drainage shall be governed by the Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code (OPSC). ❑ ❑ Elevations of the HGL and flow lines for both city and private systems where applicable. ❑ ❑ Design of Storm Systems (EDSPM Section 4.04). Flow lines, slopes, rim elevations, pipe type and sizes clearly indicated on the plan set. Minimum pipe cover shall be 18 inches for reinforced pipe and 36 inches for plain concrete and plastic pipe materials, or proper engineering calculations shall be provided when less. The cover shall be sufficient to support an 80,000 Ib load without failure of the pipe structure. Manning's "n" values for pipes shall be consistent with Table 4-1 of the EDSP. All storm pipes shall be designed to achieve a minimmn velocity ofthree (3) feet net second at 0.5 Dine full based on Table 4-1 as well. U U Existing and proposed contours, located at one foot interval. Include spot elevations and site grades showing how site drains. ❑ [—I Private stormwater casements shall be clearly depicted on plans when private stormwater flows from one property to another. ❑ ❑ Drywells shall not receive runoff from any surface w/o being treated by one or more BMPs, with the exception of residential building roofs (EDSP Section 3.03.4.A). Additional provisions apply to this as required by the DEQ. Refer to the website: hltp://www.deg.state.or.us/wa/uic/uie.h[m for more information. Detention ponds shall be designed to limit runoffto pre -development rates for the 2 through 25 -year storm events. *This form shall he included as an attachment, inside the front cover, of the normwater study. * 1hIPORT4A'T: ENCINFFR PLEASE READ BELODA;ND SIGNI As the engineer of record, i hereby certify the above required items are complete and included with the submitted stormwater study and plan set. Signature Date Form Version 5: June 2015 iwiandllamalanev� Memo Willamalane Center for Sports and Recreation 1 250 S. 32nd St, Springfield OR 97478-6302 541-73645441 willamalane.org TO: City of Springfield FROM: Fraser MacDonald, Natural Resource Planner DATE: September 1st, 2020 SUBJECT: Site Plan Review Application for Thurston IIills Natural Area, Attachment 1 PARCELS: 1802100000100, 1802020000400,1802020000401,1802030000600, 1802020000100, 1702350003604,1802090000100,1802030000602, 1702350003500,1702350003602 This memo (Attachment 1) includes information supporting the Site Plan Review Application for Thurston Hills Natural Area Park (THNA), dated September 1", 2020. It includes a description of proposed improvements, a proposed project timeline, and all of the submittal requirements for Site Plan Review. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL In 2017, Willamalane Park and Recreation District (District) developed the North Trailhead and associated trails (Lower & Upper Mossy Maple, Acer Spades and Yew Haw) to provide the public with access to the recently acquired Thurston Hills Natural Area. The trailhead located at 7575 McKenzie Highway is intended to support motorized (i.e, vehicles) access to the site with vehicle parking for up to 49 cars. Development of the site and public access were identified as priorities in the Willamalane Park and Recreation District Comprehensive Plan (2012) as well as the Rivers to Ridges Vision Plan (2003). The North Trailhead will also provide future motorized access for the public to Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Property adjacent to Thurston Hills Natural Area that will be developed with a complimentary and connected multi -use trail system. With initial site development and access complete, there are now additional opportunities to continue recreational development. The District is proposing to start development of Phase Two in the spring of 2020, which includes approximately 6.3 miles of new trails that will provide close -to -home access to the site (EXHIBIT A). Additionally, this next phase of development will provide non - motorized connections to the site from the greater Springfield- Eugene area by connecting the trails to the former Weyerhaeuser Haul Road, which provides connectivity to the Millrace Path and Middle Fork Path. Trails will be constructed using International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) trail guidelines and standards in addition to best -practices identified through the American Trails Organization. Design and construction of these trails will be conducted by a private contractor in addition to volunteer crews managed by District staff (See EXIBFP A) for location of Phase Two trail development). The District will ensure high quality trails through its procurement process, by requiring the contractor to have constructed similar trails in the past, be a member of the Professional Trail Builders Association and have a list of references and past examples of similar work for the District to review. See EXHIBIT B for details on trail construction specifications. Final details regarding trail alignments will be submitted to the City prior to construction as part of obtaining a Land Development and Alteration Permit and a Tree Felling Permit for trail construction. The District has not identified any potential trailhead possibilities on the site plan map (EXHBIT A). The District is proposing that this next phase and the increased access that it will provide for the public is focused on non -motorized access to the site. Development of a trailhead is considerably more difficult on the west side of the property. The District will continue to investigate options for development of a trailhead that could serve patrons wanting to park their vehicles to access the west side of the property and will do a site plan modification when that location is identified. To that end we are focused to providing non -motorized access to the site via the former Weyerhaeuser Haul Road, recently renamed the Thurston Hills Path, as part of the phase two development. There will be no signage that designates any place other than the trailhead at 7575 McKenzie Highway as a trailhead. Any signage on the site or leading the public to the improved access points from the west will be identified as non -motorized access points. Any information regarding the location of access points on the west side of the site will remain as non -motorized access points. The main purpose in developing trails on the west side of the property as part of this Phase Two trail development is to provide improved close -to -home recreational opportunities to the public. The current designated trail on the west side of the property is a steep gravel access road that does not provide a high quality user experience. Phase Two trail development will provide a better uphill and downhill trail experience at a more moderate grade (average 8%) than the existing Camas Crest Trail (i.e., main access road on the west side of the property). EXHIBIT B provides examples of the trail specifications that will be included in the request for quotes for the development of the next phase of trails in Phase Two. The trails will be constructed in such a way as to minimize erosion on the trail as well as one the site. Features such as grade reversals and out -sloping will be used throughout the trails to get water off of the trail treed thereby limiting possible erosion. Trails will be constructed during the dry season to minimize any likelihood of erosion or impacts off site. Contractors constructing the trail will use erosion control devices, such as waddles, if rain is forecast during the construction period. Areas disturbed by construction and adjacent to the constructed trails will be seeded with native forbs and gasses to stabilize the soil, improve the user experience as well as limit any possible erosion. The District will provide the City with a detailed plan as part of its Land Development and Alteration Permit (LDAP) for trail construction. Additionally, in the event of tree removal being necessary for trail development and construction, the District will obtain a Tree Felling Permit from the City of Springfield. Physical Features: The site is a diverse 665 -acre natural area park with a variety of different habitats. From the trailhead at 7575 McKenzie highway the vegetation is mixed conifedhardwood forest running along the north facing slope of the ridge. The majority of the north facing slopes contain similar vegetation. The south facing slopes of the property are comprised of oak woodlands, savannas and prairie EXHIBIT C (Vegetation Map). There are some areas of mixed conifer and hardwood forest, but primarily on the north facing slopes. Much of the oak habitat in this portion of the natural area has been encroached with conifers due to fire suppression and will require restoration work in the future. Much of the understory throughout the site is comprised of a mix of invasive and native vegetation. The site's topography can be described as having rolling to steep topography. The elevation ranges from about 600 feet at the southern edge of the property (low point) and about 940 feet at the northern edge, to 1,625 feet at the eastern edge about halfway between the north and south boundaries (EXHIBIT D). The topography of the site is divided between two watersheds; the McKenzie River to the north and the Middle Fork of the Willamette River to the south and west. On the far western side of the natural area the slopes vary from 0-20%, to 30-40%. As elevation increases towards the east, the slopes begin to get steeper, varying from 40-60% to as high as 60-80% and 90-120% at the highpoints. The trail design siting criteria being used for this project call for trails to be sited away from steep slopes to avoid potential erosion issues or to create full -bench trails with erosion control features, such as grade reversals, throughout. The north side of the natural area is primarily composed of a mix of landslide deposits. A major topographical feature of the site is a rock cliff ridgeline located in the north central portion of the site. Hydrology: The site does not contain any permanent water bodies. The hydrology of the site mainly consists of seasonal streams and drainage ways. The seasonal streams appear mid -slope, below steeper sloped areas. There is one small mapped wetland on the site in the south-central portion of the site that is listed as PFOA wetland (Palustrine, Forested, Artemporary flooded- and/or saturated). There are no plans to construct trails within the mapped wetland on the property (FXfIRIT E). Development Standards: 3.2-710 Schedule of Use Categories —Public Land and Open Space Zoning District Parks and Open Spaces Regional Parks S Response: Regional Parks are permitted in the Public Land and Open Space Zoning District, subject to review for consistency with standards from Section 4.7-100, as well as Section 3.2-715. Findings in response to these criteria aro presented below- 3.2-715 Base Zone Development Standards Development Standard PLO Zoning District Requirement Minimum Lot/parcel Size None Lot/parcel Coverage and Puking, driveways and structures shall not exceed 65 percent of Planting Standard the development area. At least 25 percent of the development area shall be landscaped. EXCEPTION: In the Downtown Exception Area, there shall be no minimum lot coverage standards and no minimum plamed area, except for parking lots (6). Landscaped Setbacks 1 , 2 , 3 and 4 Street Setback 15 feet 6 Residential Property Line 20 feet 6) Parking and Driveway 5 feet Maximum Building None, unless abutting a residential district Height(5) PLO District abuts When a PLO District abuts a residential district, the maximum Residential District building height shall be defined as the height standard of the applicable residential district for a distance of 50 feet measured from the boundary of the adjacent residential wring district. Beyond the 50 -foot measurement, there is no building height limitation. (1) Where an easement is larger than the required setback standard, no building or above grade structure, except a fence, shall be built upon or over that easement. (2) When additional eight -of -way is required, whether by City Engineering standards, the Metro Plan (including TransPlan), or the City's Conceptual Street Plan, setbacks are based on future right-of-way locations. Dedication of needed right-of-way shall be required prior to the issuance of any building pemtit that increases parking or gross floor area. (3) Structural extensions may extend into any 5 -foot or larger setback area by not more than 2 feet. (4) In the Downtown Exception Area, there are no minimum setbacks for administrative offices and other public uses listed under Section 3.2-710. (5) Incidental equipment may exceed the height standards. (6) In the Downtown Exception Area, there shall be no minimum planted area except for parking lots as specified elsewhere in this Code.(6238) Response: Lot/parcel Coverage and Planting Standard: No parking, driveways and structures are proposed as parts of Phase Two trail development at Thurston Hills Natural Area. Landscaped Setbacks (1),(2),(3) and (4): No landscaping is being proposed in the Phase Two Trail Development at Thurston Hills Natural Area. Street Setback: All trail development will be setback at least 1511. from any street Residential Property Line: All trail development will be setback at least 20 feet from any residential property line. Parking and Driveway: No parking or driveways are proposed as part of Phase Two trail development Maximum Building Height: No buildings or structures are proposed as pan of the Phase Two trail development proposed in this application. PLO District abuts Residential District: No buildings or structures are proposed as part of Phase Two trail development adjacent to any residential zoning district. 4.7-200 Public and Private Parks Public parks shall be designated in the Metro Plan including the Willamalane Park and Recreation District Comprehensive Plan or be approved in accordance with a Discretionary Use application as specified in Section 5.9-100. Response: Thurston Hills Natural Area is identified in the Metro Plan and the Willimantic Park and Recreation District Comprehensive Plan. A. Standards for Public and Private Parks in the BKMU District. 1. Community Parks shall be designated on a Park Facilities Plan adopted by the City, or be approved in accordance with Type III review procedure (Discretionary Use). Response: The identified second phase of trail development at Thurston Hills Natural Area will be outside of the Booth Kelly Mixed Use District. 2. A Traffic Impact Study shall be prepared by a Traffic Engineer and approved by the City Engineer. Response: The identified second phase of trail development at Thurston Hills Natural Area will be outside of the Booth Kelly Mixed Use District. B. Standards for Public and Private Parks in the PLO District. 1. Primary access shall be on arterial or collector streets unless specified or exempted elsewhere in this Section. Response: Primary access to the site is from the trailhead located at 7575 McKenzie Highway. This location provides primary access to the site from the state highway. There are no primary access points being proposed as part of Phase Two trail development. 2. Stadiums, swimming pools and other major noise generators within parks shall be located at least 30 feet from residential property lines and screened by a noise attenuating barrier. Response: There are no stadiums, swimming pools and other major noise generators being proposed as part of Phase Two trail development. 3. Community and regional parks shall be designated on a Park Facilities Plan adopted by the City, or be approved in accordance with Type III review procedure (Discretionary Use). Response: Thurston Hills Natural Area is designated in the Willamalane Park and Recreation District Comprehensive Plan that has been approved and adopted as part of the Metro Plan. 4. A traffic impact and parking study shall be prepared by a Traffic Engineer and approved by the City Engineer. Response: No parking or traffic impacts are anticipated or expected as a result of the Phase Two trail proposal that is being proposed in this application, based on direction from staff given during the development Issues Meeting (Case # 811 -19 -000218 -PRE, October 1016, 2019) C. Standards for the Urbanizable Fringe Overlay District. Neighborhood Parks shall be shown on the Metro Plan or an adopted refinement plan, or shall be reviewed under Type III Discretionary Use procedures. Response: Thurston Hills Natural Area is designated in the Willamalane Park and Recreation District Comprehensive Plan that has been approved and adopted as part of the Metro Plan. Site Plan Criteria 5.17-125 The Director shall approve or approve with conditions: a Type II Site Plan Review application upon determining that approval criteria in Subsections A. through E., below have been satisfied. If conditions cannot be attached to satisfy the approval criteria, the Director shall deny the application. A. The zoning is consistent with the Metro Plan diagram, and/or the applicable Refinement Plan diagram, Plan District map, and Conceptual Development Plan. Response: The zoning is consistent with the Mena Plan diagram, and/or the applicable Refinement Plan diagram, Plan District map and Conceptual Development Plan. This proposal for a second phase of trail development is consistent with the Metra Plan designation for the site, establishing the site as a natural area park within the PLO zone B. Capacity requirements of public and private facilities, including, but not limited to, water and electricity; sanitary sewer and stormwater management facilities; and streets and traffic 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: Phase Two trail development at the Thurston Hills Natural Area will not require the development of public or private facilities for water, electricity, sanitary sewer or stormwater management facilities. There are no additional street or traffic safety controls that will be required for this level of development C. The proposed development shall comply with all applicable public and private design and construction standards contained in this Code and other applicable regulations. Response: The Phase Two trail proposal will comply with all applicable public and private design and construction standards. There were no identified public or private designs standards that will be invoked by this project. 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 m specified in this Code or other applicable regulations and comply with the ODOT access management standards for State highways. Response: There are no identified parking areas, trailhcads associated with the proposed Phase Two trail development at Thurston Hills. Access from the west side of the property will be for non -motorized users including pedestrians and bicyclists. E. Physical features, including, but not limited to: steep slopes with unstable soil or geologic conditions; areas with susceptibility of flooding; significant 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 specified 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: Physical features including but not limited to: steep slopes with unstable soil, or geologic conditions; areas with susceptibility of flooding; significant clusters of trees and shrubs; watercourses shown on the WQWL 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 specified 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 and Federal Law. Willamalane will be protecting and preserving the natural features of the site and all of the above identified physical features will be preserved and protected as part of Phase Two trail development. The physical features of the site are extremely important for providing both habitat for wildlife as well as the setting for the public to recreate in and will not be compromised as part of this development. 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