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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApplication APPLICANT 8/27/2021,City of Springfield Development Services Department 225 Fifth Street Springfield, OR 97477 Minor Variance SPRINGFIELD Required Project Information (Applicant: complete this section) Applicant Name: Mike O'Connell Phone: (541) 953-7332 Company: Deadmond Ferry Project LLC Fax: Address: 84936 Peaceful Valley Rd, Eugene, OR 97405 Applicantrs REP.: Richard M. Satre, AICP, ASLA, CSI Phone: (541) 686-4540 Company: The Satre Group Fax: Address: 375 W 4th Avenue, Suite 201, Eugene, OR 97401 Property Owner: Deadmond Ferry Project LLC Phone: (541) 953-7332 Company: Deadmond Ferry Project LLC Fax: Address: 84936 Peaceful Valley Rd, Eugene, OR 97405 ASSESSOR'S MAP NO: 17-03-15-40 TAX LOT NOS : 1800 Property Address: 287 Deadmond Ferry Road Size of Property: 0.85 Acres ✓ Square Feet_ r Description of If you are filling in this form by hand, please attach your proposal description to this application. Proposal: Partition the property into 2 lots; 1 with a single-family dwelling, the other with multi -family apartments Existing Use: Single-family dwelling Numeric Standard to be Adjusted (See SDC 5.21-125 A. for standards that may be adjusted): Percentage of Standard to be Adjusted: Signatures: Pleasesi n and print your name and date in the appropriate Required Project Information (City Intake Staff., Associated Ap lications: box on the next aF e. complete this section) Signs: '3 o Case Dater Reviewed by: Y1 Application Fee:y, 3 Technical Fee: 160- a Fee: 3 TOTAL FEES: 3�3 54, (Q (Postage �)Iq PROJECT NUMBER: Revised 2/25/11 1 of 4 Signatures The undersigned acknowledges that the information in this application is correct and accurate. (� Date: ' 21 Sign ure w, �oc1 (1. O r,r n sir r t, 61 r7 eve jq'i 3 C-� eaJ,llo< _ZL Print If the applicant is not the owner, the owner hereby grants permission for the applicant to act in his/her behalf. Owner: Date: Signature Print Revised 2/25/11 2 of 4 Minor Variance Application Process 1. Applicant Submits a Minor Variance Application to the Development Services Department The application must conform to the Minor Variance Submittal Requirements Checklist on page 4 of this application packet. Planning Division staff screen the submittal at the front counter to determine whether all required items listed in the Minor Variance Submittal Requirements Checklist have been submitted. Applications missing required items will not be accepted for submittal. 2. City Staff Conduct Detailed Completeness Check • Planning Division staff conducts a detailed completeness check within 30 days of submittal. • The assigned Planner notifies the applicant in writing regarding the completeness of the application. An application is not be deemed technically complete until all information necessary to evaluate the proposed development, its impacts, and its compliance with the provisions of the Springfield Development Code and other applicable codes and statutes have been provided. • Incomplete applications, as well as insufficient or unclear data, will delay the application review process and may result in denial. 3. City Staff Review the Application and Issue a Decision • 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. • 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 2/2S/11 3 of 4 Minor Variance Submittal Requirements Checklist NOTE: If you feel an item does not apply, please state the reason why and attach the explanation to this form. ❑✓ Submitted Concurrently with Site Plan Review or Land Division applications, where applicable. ❑✓ 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 Services Department. The applicable application, technology, and postage fees are collected at the time of complete application submittal. ❑✓ Minor Variance Application Form ❑✓ Copy of the Deed © Copy of a Preliminary Title Report issued within the past 30 days documenting ownership and listing all encumbrances. ✓❑ Narrative explaining the proposal and any additional information that may have a bearing in determining the action to be taken, including findings demonstrating compliance with the Minor Variance Criteria described in SDC 5.21-125 D. NOTE: Before the Director can approve a Minor Variance request, information submitted by the applicant must adequately support the request. All of the Minor Variance Criteria must be addressed by the applicant. Incomplete applications, as well as insufficient or unclear data, will delay the application review process and may result in denial. In certain circumstances, it is advisable to hire a professional planner or land use attorney to prepare the required findings. ✓❑ Three (3) Copies of a Plot Plan including the following: ✓❑ If submitted concurrently with a Land Division or Site Plan Review application, eighteen copies of the Land Division Tentative Plan or Site Plan sheet may be submitted in lieu of the plot plan as long as it meets the following requirements. N/A ❑ Prepared by an Oregon licensed Surveyor if the minor variance involves a setback ✓❑ The scale appropriate to the area involved and sufficient to show detail of the plan and related data, such as 1" = 30', 1" = 50' or 1" = 100', north arrow, and date of preparation Q The nature and extent of the minor variance requested and relevant site features Revised 2/25/11 4 of 4 THE SATRE GROUP Land Use Planners, Landscape Architects, Environmental Specialists 375 West 41h Avenue, Suite 201, Eugene, Oregon 97401 (541) 686-4540 • www.satrearoup.com TO: City of Springfield 225 5" Street .Springfield OR 97477 TRANSMITTAL DATE: August 27, 2021 PROJECT: Deadmond Ferry Prolect LLC Minor Variance CLIENT PROJ #: ATTN: SG PROJ #: 2034 TRANSMITTED: Herewith DISPOSITION: For Your Approval Separate Cover For Your Information/Use X Other For Reply TRANSMITTED: # Copies Item Dated No Pages Minor Variance Application Packet Various Several REMARKS: This Minor Variance Application Packet is hereby submitted for processing. The submittal package includes: 1. This Transmittal. 2. Application Fee. 3. Application Form. 4. Written Statement. 5. Deed. 6. Title Report. 7. Site Plan. We look forward to your assistance with the project. Don't hesitate to contact us should you have any questions or need any additional information. Thank you. COPIES TO: Agency BY: File X Consultant Team H Owner x Other Richard M. Satre ACP, ASLA CSI August 27, 2021 O'CONNELL 8r ASSOCIATES, LLC 287 DEADMOND FERRY ROAD Minor Variance Map 17-03-15-40, Lot 1800 WRITTEN STATEMENT In accordance with the Minor Variance submittal requirements, this written statement describes the proposed development and demonstrates that the proposal complies with the criteria contained in SDC 5.21-125. The proposal is submitted concurrently with Site Plan Review Major Modification and Tentative Partition applications. We request that these applications be processed concurrently. LAND USE REQUEST This land use request is for approval of a 16 -unit residential development consisting of one existing single-family dwelling and 15 new multi -family dwellings. There subject property is currently one tax lot. The lot will be partitioned into two lots with the existing single-family dwelling on one lot and the new multi -family dwellings on the other lot. The proposed 15 multi -family units will consist of townhome style apartments that are either one -bedroom two story units or two-bedroom three story units. Each of the units include an oversized ane -car garage. The subject site is zoned Medium Density Residential. Additional details regarding this proposal are provided further in this written statement, on the plans, and within the attached materials. A. Project Directory Owner/Developer Mike O'Connell, Sr. O'Connell & Associates, LLC 84936 Peaceful Valley Road Eugene, OR 97405 Phone: 541-953-7332 Email: mikeoconnellsr®owestoffice.net Planner/Landscape Architect Richard M. Satre, AICP, ASLA, CSI The Satre Group 375 West 4'^ Avenue, Suite 201 Eugene, OR 97401 Phone: (541)686-4540 Email: rick0-satrecroup.com Surveyor Daniel A. Nelson, PLS Branch Engineering, Inc. 310 5'h Street Springfield, OR 97477 Phone: 541-746-0637 Email: DanN(a)branchenaineerinc.com Civil Engineer Nathan Patterson, PE Branch Engineering, Inc. 310 51h Street Springfield, OR 97477 Phone: 541-746-0637 # WIOStMIMCXIREIE # PLANNERS + LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS + ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALISTS 375 West 4th, Suite 201, Eugene, OR 97401 I f Phone 541.686.9540 www.setregroup.com L I r O'Connell & Associates. LLC Page 2 of 287 Deadmond Ferry Road Map 17-03-1540, Lot 1800 Minor Variance August 2 2021 Email: NathanKilibfanchenoineering.00m Building Designer Monty Luke Luke Designs, Inc. 84577 Zion Way Fall Creek, OR 97438 Phone: 541-746-7757 Email: lukedesigns71domail.corn I. THE SITE AND EXISTING CONDITIONS A. Development Site The site is located south of Deadmond Ferry Road in the Gateway area of Springfield. It is comprised of one tax lot (Map 17-03-15-40, Lot 1800) and is approximately 0.85 acres in size. The site abuts single family homes to the west and east and office facilities to the north. To the south is property owned by PeaceHealth, where the Heartfelt Guest House exists. B. Planning Context 1. Planning and Zoning. a. Jurisdiction: City of Springfield 1200 , b. Metro Plan: Medium Density Residential � c. Refinement Plan: Medium Density asa-- fy+°nyy Residential, - " d. Base Zoning:Medium Density tY h100o s, 2000 1900 161700 1800 Residential .48A .53AC 1600 1Ae ,, 1.17ACJ d. Overlay Zoning: Drinking Water - a 85AC 1'15011 Protection 6 Floodplain ;0 1 _ 2 004-78 004 Development e. Map: 17-03-15-40 f. Tax Lot: 1800 g. Acreage: 0.85 acres ,`.-------------'`3 EE MAP 7032200 Tax Lot Map Excerpt RLID 2020 Transportation. a. Metro Area TransPlan. The metro area's adopted transportation plan, The Eugene — Springfield Transportation System Plan (TransPlan), adopted in 2001 and amended in 2002, does not include projects abutting the subject property but does include a few nearby. These are new Collector Street projects in the vicinity of the nearby PeaceHealth Riverbend medical campus (Projects 715, 721 and 756) and an Urban Standards project improving an existing nearby street (Project 724). These improvements are included in the City of Springfield 2035 Transportation System Plan. The Satre Group • 375 West 46 Avenue, Suite 201, Eugene, OR 97401 • (541) 6864540 • W satrearougoonn O'Connell & Associates, LLC 287 Deadmond Ferry Road Map 17-03-1540, Lot 1800 Minor Variance Page 3 of 7 b. City of Springfield 2035 r Transportation System Plan. The City of Springfield's transportation plan adopted in 2014 pt7� and updated in 2020, does not ` include any projects abutting the c subject property. As with ; PfO7`Etlen` Mdified TransPlan, the Springfield TSP �� includes projects on nearby streets (new Minor Collector projects R-5 and R-6 at the nearby PeaceHealth .. "M��Efiea c „J1111l River -Bend campus). These - improvements will be implemented as development occurs. d Excerpt Transportation System Plan City of Springfield 2020 c. Street Classification. Springfield's Street Classification Map identifies Deadmond Ferry Rd as a collector street. The street classification carries with it a standard right-of-way (ROW). The standards for Deadmond Ferry Road are as follows: Public Transit. The metro area's public transit system, Lane Transit District (LTD), provides service near the development via the EMX Springfield route and stations (International Center Station is half a mile north of the project and Pavilion Station is a quarter mile to the south). No other bus route intersects the area. e. Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities. There are bikes lanes, sidewalks, and a center turn lane on Deadmond Ferry Rd. .w.r 3. utilities. a. Stormwater and Wastewater. The subject site is located in the North Gateway Stormwater Drainage Basin. The Springfield Stormwater Facilities Master Plan identifies one capital improvement project, "Low Priority CIP 43;" to address current issues around water quality from the nearby campus industrial area. (The stormwater system north of the area flooded in 1996. The piped system in Deadmond Ferry to the west was fine. The piped system in Deadmond Ferry to the east flooded but stayed in the pipe.) The Satre Group • 375 West 4t' Avenue, Suite 201, Eugene, OR 97401 • (541) 6864540 • vw fsatrearouo.com Street Classification ExistingROW Minimum ROW Min. Curb -to -Curb Deadmond Fe Rd Major Collector 70 feet 60 feet 36 feet Public Transit. The metro area's public transit system, Lane Transit District (LTD), provides service near the development via the EMX Springfield route and stations (International Center Station is half a mile north of the project and Pavilion Station is a quarter mile to the south). No other bus route intersects the area. e. Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities. There are bikes lanes, sidewalks, and a center turn lane on Deadmond Ferry Rd. .w.r 3. utilities. a. Stormwater and Wastewater. The subject site is located in the North Gateway Stormwater Drainage Basin. The Springfield Stormwater Facilities Master Plan identifies one capital improvement project, "Low Priority CIP 43;" to address current issues around water quality from the nearby campus industrial area. (The stormwater system north of the area flooded in 1996. The piped system in Deadmond Ferry to the west was fine. The piped system in Deadmond Ferry to the east flooded but stayed in the pipe.) The Satre Group • 375 West 4t' Avenue, Suite 201, Eugene, OR 97401 • (541) 6864540 • vw fsatrearouo.com O'Connell & Associates, LLC 287 Deadmond Ferry Road Map 17-03-1540, Lot 1800 Minor Variance 5-1) m nater Facilities Master Plan of Springfield 2008 Sternal service exists with a 12 -inch concrete line that exists in Deadmond Ferry Road. Wastewater service is also available to the site via Deadmond Ferry Road by a 10 - inch PVC pipe. Existing Sanitary and Storm Facilities City of Springfield 2015 Page 4 of 7 Wastewater Master Plan City of Springfield 2008 b. Water and Electric Service. The site receives water service via with a 12 -inch line in Deadmond Ferry Road which has an 8 -inch PVC stub to the subject property. There is sufficient capacity within the electric system to support the proposal. Existing Water Infrastructure Springfield Utility Board 2017 Existing Electric Infrastructure Springfield Utility Board 2017 The Satre Group • 375 West 4'1 Avenue, Suite 201, Eugene, OR 97401 • (541) 686-4540 • xlmasatnwrouo.com O'Connell & Associates, LLC 287 Oead..nd Ferry Read Map 17-03-1530, Lot 1800 Minor Variance Wellhead Protection. The Springfield Wellhead Protection Areas Map shows the subject site as within the 2 -5 -year Time of Travel Zone along the north boundary and within the 5 -10 -year Time of Travel Zone for the remainder of the property. Development of the property is therefore subject to the Drinking Water Protection Overlay District and certain land use criteria will apply. Natural Resources. a. The Springfield Water Quality Limited Watercourses Study does not identify a wetland or Water Quality Limited Watercourse on or near the property. b. The northern portion of the tax lot shown as being in the Special Flood Hazard Area —Floodplain Zone A. A Letter of Map Amendment (LOMA) has been received. A copy is included in the Site Plan Review application. Page 5 of 7 r SPORTS WAYE� sy .�• ----� x. rp.� r _ Iti � c Wellhead Protection Areas Map Excerpt Clry of Springfield 2019 OeeGmcnd Ferry Rd s at JosephP,M1r� Floodplain Floodway Map Excerpt City of Springfield 2019 Parks and Open Space. a. Willamalane Park and Recreation District. One of the Lyle Hatfield Linear Paths runs along the entire eastern boundary of the Tax Lot. The path has been extended to Deadmond Ferry Road and Saint Joseph Place. With the construction of the PeaceHealth Heartfelt Guest House, the linear path was reconfigured; see aerial below. On -street bike paths have been added to Deadmond Ferry Road. The Satre Group • 375 West 4'" Avenue, Suite 201, Eugene, OR 97401 • (541) 6863540 • www.satreorouo.conr O'Connell 8 Associates, LLC 287 Deadmond Ferry Road Map 17-031540, Lot 1800 Minor Variance Page 6 of 7 III. MINOR VARIANCE –APPROVAL CRITERIA AND RESPONSES This section is presented in the same order of applicable requirements found in Section 5.21-125, Minor Variances – Criteria of the Springfield Development Code. Applicable sections of the Code are in bold italics, followed by the applicant's response in normal text. Minor Variances—Criteria A. Minor Variances are limited to certain specific numeric standards in this Code. The Director may adjust the following numeric standards by up to 30 percent as a Minor Variance. 1. Building setbacks; 2. Lot/parcel dimensions that do not reduce the required lotlparcel size below the minimum required in the applicable zoning district; 3. Building height, 4. Lot/parcel coverage outside of the HD Overlay District; 5. Parking standards on certain ingll lots/parcels. Response: This Minor Variance request is for an adjustment to the lot/parcel dimensions for Lot 1. Per SDC 3.2-215, a standard lot fronting on Deadmond Ferry Road (an east -west street) requires a minimum lot size of 4,500 square feet and a minimum street frontage of 45 feet. A single panhandle lot requires a minimum area of 4,500 square feet and a minimum street frontage of 20 feet. The lot is 62.60 feel wide. The applicant is proposing the following for the site layout: 1. The existing house on Lot 1 is retained. a. Lot 1 is proposed as 5,456 square feet with a minimum street frontage of 40 feet, which constitutes a 12% adjustment to the lot frontage standard above. Per SDC 3.2-215(15), lot area and dimensions may be reduced through the subdivision application process as long as density and open space standards can be met. Partitioning is a form of subdivision. The Site Plan demonstrates that the density and open space standards are met. Regardless, a Minor Variance is required to adjust the parcel dimensions. 2. Lot 2 is proposed as 29,426 square feet with a minimum street frontage of 22.6 feet which complies with the panhandle standards in SDC 3.2-215 and SDC 3.2-220. The proposal does not include adjustments to building setbacks, building height, lot parcel coverage, or parking standards. B. If the Minor Variance involves a setback, the plot plan shall be prepared by an Oregon registered surveyor. Response: The Minor Variance does not involve a setback; therefore, this criterion is not applicable. C. The Director may consider additional categories of the Minor Variance, on a case by case basis, without the need for an Interpretation, as specified in Section 5.11-100. Response: As addressed above, this Minor Variance request is for an adjustment to the lot/parcel dimensions for the proposed lots. Therefore, this criterion is not applicable. D. The Director shall approve the Minor Variance if the applicant demonstrates compliance with all of the applicable approval criteria; 1. Locational or dimensional problems have been identified that can be resolved by a Minor Variance; The Satre Group • 375 West 4t' Avenue, Suite 201, Eugene, OR 97401 • (541) 686-4540 • w aahe rouo.com O'Connell & Associates, LLC 287 peadmord Fen, Road Map 17-03-15-40, Lot 1800 Minor Variance Page 7 of 7 Response: As noted above, the dimensional problem involving minimum lot/parcel size can be resolved with this Minor Variance. 2. The request is the minimum necessary to alleviate the identified dimensional or locational problem; Response: The proposed adjustment to the minimum lot/parcel size is the minimum necessary to alleviate the dimensional problem. As noted above, the variance constitutes an adjustment of 12% of the numeric standard for lot frontage. 3. Where applicable, the request shall result in the preservation of on-site trees 5 -inch dbh and above; Response: The applicant received approval of a Tree Felling Permit for 9 trees on the subject site in June 2021 (Case Number 811-21-000099-TYP2). The trees proposed for removal are predominately located near the property edges, with 6 trees to be removed along the western boundary and 3 trees near the center of the subject site. Therefore, this criterion does not apply. 4. The request shall not impede adequate emergency access to the site; Response: The proposal includes a fire vehicle turn around at the south end of the site. Therefore, this request does not impede emergency access to the site. 5. The request shall not unreasonably adversely impact public or private easements; and Response: The request will not adversely impact any public or private easements. 6. The request shall not unreasonably limit solar access standards for abutting properties. In order to meet this criterion, the Director may require that the building or structure be placed as close to the south property time as, possible; Response: The existing single-family dwelling will remain, and the multi -family dwellings will be placed on a new lot to the south and 25 feet from the abutting low-density residential property to the west. Therefore, the proposal will not unreasonably limit solar access for the abutting properties. 7. In addition to the applicable approval criteria specified in Subsections 1. Through 6., above, the following approval criteria shall also apply to a request involving parking reductions on infill lots/parcels in the Commercial and Industrial Districts when there is a change of use, addition or expansion that requires a Site Plan Review Modification.... Response: The proposal does not include a parking reduction request. IV. CONCLUSION 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- 6864540, or rickno.satrearoup.com. Sincerely, RCchavcLM. Sawn Richard M. Satre, AICP, ASLA, CSI, President The Satre Group The Satre Group • 375 West 4^ Avenue, Suite 201, Eugene, OR 97401 • (541) 686-4540 • w satrenmuo.com