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I, Shannon Morris, being first duly sworn, do hereby depose and say as follows:
1. 1 state that I am an Administrative Specialist for the Planning Division
of the Development and Public Works Department, City of Springfield,
Oregon.
2. 1 state that in my capacity as Administrative Specialist, I prepared and
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2021, Personally appeared the above named Shannon
Mo ris, Administrative Specialist, who acknowledged the foregoing instrument
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COMMISSION NO, 867985
YY COMMISSION EIEIBE6 OCTOBER N. 2021
Type I Accessory Dwelling Unit,
Staff Report & Decision
Project Name: 780 28u Street - McNall ADO
Nature of Application: Convert existing 488 sq. R. detached
garage to an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADO)
Case Number: 811-20-000246-TYP1 -ADO
Project Location: 780 28th Street
Map and Tax Lot 17-03-36-11; TL 10700
Zoning: Low Density Residential
Metro Plan Designation: Low Density Residential
Overlay Districts: N/A
Zoning of Surrounding Properties:
Low Density Residential (LDR)
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Current Site Conditions: The subject property is located at 780 28m Street at the intersection of G and 286 Street.
28th Street is fully improved right of way with curb, gutter, and sidewalk; G Street is partially improved with curb and
gutter. Access to the property is from the G Street right of way to a shown 19' x 16' unpaved parking area.
Application Submitted/Accepted Date: December 22, 2020
Decision Issued Date: March 1, 2021
Recommendation: Approved, with Conditions; all revisions to be shown on the Building Permit Plot Plan.
Associated Applications: N/A
APPLICANT
PROPERTY OWNER
Andrew M Wall
REVIEW OF
Jesse James
Zenith Builders, LLC
Planner
780 28d� Street
3464 Alder Alley
541-736-1003
Springfield, OR 97477
Eugene, OR 97405
Clayton McEachern
541-726-5750
CITY OF SPRINGFIELD DEVELOPMENT REVIEW TEAM
POSITION
REVIEW OF
NAME
PHONE
Planner
Development Code
Drew Larson
541-736-1003
Public Works
Sanitary & Storm Sewer
Clayton McEachern
541-726-5750
Deputy Fire Marshal
Fire and Life Safety
Eric Phillips -Meadow
541-726-3737
Building Official
Building Code
Chris Carpenter
541-744-4153
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Attachment A
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Project Proposal: The applicant has submitted plans to convert the existing 488 sq. ft. detached garage to an
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). The proposed ADD will be a self-contained dwelling unit with its own cooking,
sleeping and sanitary amenities.
Purpose: An accessory dwelling unit is intended to provide the opportunity to add accessible and affordable units to
existing neighborhoods and new residential areas; Provide flexibility to accommodate changes in household size or
composition over the course of time, allowing for intergenerational living and on-site caretakers/assistants; Make
efficient use of residential land; and Fit into the neighborhood while maintaining stability, property values, and, in the
case of low-density residential zones, the single-family residential appearance of the neighborhood.
Criteria of Approval: In order to grant ADD approval, the Director shall determine compliance with all applicable
standards specified below:
Section S.5-125 ADII Development S[ d d
A) The accessory dwelling unit shall meet all applicable standards in this Code including, but not limited
to; setbacks, height, lot/parcel coverage, solar access and building codes in effect at the time of
construction.
❑ Complies as Shown an Plot Plan
■ Proposal Complies when the following Condition(s) is/are met
BASE ZONE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Finding: The subject property is 7,841 sq. ft. which exceeds the minimum lot size for a property addressed
from a north/south street The primary residence and detached garage meet the minimum setbacks required
in the Low Density Residential (LDR) zoning district.
PRIMARY ACCESS. DRIVEWAY and PARKING
Finding: Section 4.2-120 Site Access and Driveways states that a driveway serving a single-family or duplex
dwelling must be paved from the edge of existing street pavement to the property line and for a distance of at
least 18 feet from the property line into the property when abutting a paved street; these driveways may be
gravel surfaced for the remainder of their length. Permeable pavement is allowed on a residential driveway
consistent with standards in the City's Engineering Design Standards and Procedures Manual.
Finding: All parking lots, hays, and spaces must have a durable, dust free surfacing of Asphaltic concrete,
Portland cement concrete or other materials as approved by the City Engineer. Permeable pavement meeting
standards in the City's Engineering Design Standards and Procedures Manual may be allowed by the City
Engineer for parking areas and driveways.
Finding: The existing driveway way serving as the shown off-street parking for the primary residence is
currently unpaved and measured at 19' wide by 16' long. Parking space dimensions is 9' wide by 18' long.
Two off-street parking spaces must be provided for the primary residence prior to occupancy of the
Accessory Dwelling Unit.
Finding: The existing G Street right of way is not wide enough to accommodate 5' wide sidewalks contained
in the right of way. As conditioned below, the City is requiring a 7' wide Public Utility and Sidewalk Easement
along the G Street frontage to allow sidewalk encroachment onto private property. Therefore, the paved
driveway/parking area most be 18' wide and 23' long measured fi'am the back of sidewalk to accommodate
future 5' wide sidewalks. The additional paving will permit adequate parking with no vehicle over -hang
across the future sidewalk
Condition of approval: Prior to occupancy of the ADD, the applicant shall pave the driveway/of-street
parking area for the primary residence. The driveway/parking area must be paved a minimum of 18'
wide by 23' long measured from the back of curb. This information shall be shown on the Building Permit
plotplan.
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Finding: Emergency access is provided from either G or 28a Street rights of way
ELECTRIC & WATER UTILITIES
Finding: Section 4.3-130.A of the Springfield Development Code requires each development area to be
provided with a water system having sufficiently sized mains and lesser lines to furnish adequate supply to
the development and sufficient access for maintenance. Springfield Utility Board coordinates the design of
the water system within Springfield city limits.
Finding: The applicant did not indicate on the proposed plot plan where the new electric meters, including
new services lines, will be located on site. This information is required in order to approve the building
permit
Condition of Approval: The applicant shall coordinate with Springfield Utility Board prior to
installation of utilities and for final meter locations. This information shall be shown on the Building Permit
Plot Plan.
SANITARY SEWER
Finding: Section 4.3-105.A of the SDC requires that sanitary sewers shall be installed to serve each new
development and to connect developments to existing mains. Additionally, installation of sanitary sewers
shall provide sufficient access for maintenance activities.
Finding: The existing primary dwelling is connected to City sewer system within the G Street right of way.
The existing lateral appears to enter the property in front of the proposed ADU/existing garage. This service
line may be shared between the primary dwelling and ADU.
Condition of Approval: The applicant shall locate the existing sanitary sewer service line and
demonstrate how the proposed ABU will connect to the existing service line or provide a new sanitary
service line. This information shall be shown on the Building Permit Plot Plan.
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
Finding: No additional impervious area is proposed as part of this application.
PID3IIC STREETS SIDEWALKS& IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENTS
Finding: Section 4.3-140.A of the SDC requires applicants proposing developments make arrangements with
the City and each utility provider for the dedication of utility easements necessary to fully service the
development or land beyond the development area. The minimum width for public utility easements
adjacent to street rights of ways shall be 7 feet. The minimum width for all other public utility easements
shall be 7 feet on most street and 10' on arterials where possible. The Public Works Director may require a
larger easement to allow for adequate maintenance.
Finding: The existing right of way is undersized to accommodate the future 5' wide sidewalk along G Street
right of way. Dedication of additional right of way is not practical for the City or the applicant, sidewalks
can be placed in a PUT of sufficient size. Therefore, the owner is required to dedicate a sidewalk easement
to allow public encroachment on private property for future sidewalk along G Street This sidewalk easement
may be a separate document or part of the 7' wide utility easement required.
Condition of approval: Prior to Building Permit approval, the applicant will dedicate a T wide Public
Utility and Sidewalk easement along the G Street right of way.
Finding: Section 4.2-1OS.G.2 of the Springfield Development Code requires that whenever a proposed land
division or development will increase traffic on the City street system and that development has any
unimproved street frontage abutting a fully improved street, that street frontage shall be fully improved to
City specifications. Exception (i) notes that in cases of unimproved streets, an Improvement Agreement shall
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be required as a condition of Development Approval postponing improvements until such time that a City
street improvement project is initiated. G Street is fully paved with curb and gutter but lacks sidewalks.
Condition of Approval: Prior to Building Permit approval, the applicant shall execute and record an
Improvement Agreement for the G Street right of way, for all remaining improvements required to
bring the street to current city standards.
Finding: There is a non -conforming streetlight located along the G Street property frontage. Replacement of
non -conforming streetlight lamps is a minimum safety requirement for development on city streets.
Condition of Approval: Prior to occupancy of the ADD, the applicant will have the streetlight head
replaced with a LED fixture that meets current City of Springfield standards for street lighting. This
information will be shown on the Building Permit Plot Plan. Advisory Note: This streetlight is located on a
SUB pole and the replacement of this streetlight head will be done as part of the electric installation for the
proposedADU.
B) The accessory dwelling unit shall contain a kitchen, bathroom, living, and sleeping area that are
completely independent from the primary dwelling.
■ Complies as Shown on Plot Plan
❑ Proposal Complies when the following Condition(s) is/are met:
Finding: The ADD proposed Floor plan shows all applicable dwelling unit amenities, including kitchen,
bathroom, living, and sleeping area.
C) The accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed 600 square feet or the square footage of the primary
dwelling (exclusive of the garage for the primary dwelling), whichever is less.
■ Complies as Shown on Plot Plan
C Proposal Complies when the following Condition(s) is/are met:
Finding: The proposed ADD will be approximately 488 square feet which does not exceed the square footage
of the primary dwelling, 1,064 sq. h.
D) The accessory dwelling unit shall have an outside entrance that is separate from the entrance to the
primary dwelling."
A hard surface walkway, a minimum of 3 feet wide, shall be required from the primary entrance of the
accessory dwelling unit to the street or walkway serving the primary dwelling.
■ Complies as Shown on Plot Plan
❑ Proposal Complies when the following Conditions) is/are met:
Finding: The proposed ADD has a separate entrance accessed from the parking area serving the primary
dwelling unit from G Street.
E) Each dwelling shall have its own address.
■ Complies as Shown on Plot Plan
❑ Proposal Complies when the following Conditions) is/are met:
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Finding: The proposed ADO will be assigned a separate address at the time of building permit
F) There shall be 1 parking space 9 feet by 18 feet in size for the accessory dwelling unit, in addition to
the parking spaces required by Section 4.6-100 for the primary dwelling. The parking space for the
accessory dwelling may be provided either on -street or off-street as described in Section 5.5.
125(F)(1-4).
Finding: Per Oregon State Law, a third off-street parking space for the Accessary Dwelling Unit is no longer
required; therefore, Criterion F is no longer applicable.
G) Outdoorstorage and garbage areas shall be screened from view from adjacent properties andthose
across the street or alley with a minimum 42 -inch kill 300 -percent site obscuring fence or enclosure
on at least 3 sides.
■ Complies as Shown on Plot Plan
❑ Proposal Complies when the following Condition(s) is/are met:
Finding: The proposed trash enclosure meets the minimum location and screening requirements.
Sect' 5.5-130 ADU Des jg Standards
An accessory dwelling unit within or attached to the main dwelling shall either match the primary
dwelling or meet the alternative standards. A newly constructed detached accessory dwelling unit shall
match the primary dwelling, meet clear and objective standards, or meet the alternative standards.
Conversion of a structure permitted under Section 4.7-105A to an accessory dwelling unit is not required
to meet the design standards and may be approved under a Type 1 procedure; however, exterior
alterations such as those necessary to meet building codes shall meet relevant design standards below
(match primary dwelling or meet clear and objective standards)
A) The Accessory Dwelling Unit shall match the primary dwelling. An accessory dwelling unit may he
approved under Type 1 procedure if it meets the following design standards except that these
standards may be altered when necessary to meet current fire or building codes.
1. Exterior finish materials shall be the same as or visually match those of the primary dwelling in
terms of type, size, and placement.
2. Roof pitch shall be the same as the predominate roof pitch of the primary dwelling.
3. The trim around the doors and windows shall be the same type and finish as the primary
dwelling.
4. Windows shall match those ofthe primary dwelling in terms of proportion(height and width
ratio) and orientation (vertical vs. horizontal).
5. Eaves shall project from the accessory dwelling unit addition the same distance as the eaves on
the primary dwelling.
■ Complies as Shown on Plot Plan
❑ Proposal Complies when the following Condition(s) is/are met:
Finding: The existing detached accessory structure, proposed as the ADO, is a lawfully permitted structure
under Section 4.7-105A and no changes to the referenced design elements are being altered; therefore, the
conversion is exempt from the design standards.
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Timelines and Conditions of Approval:
The property owner and/or applicant shall comply with the standards specified herein within 2 years of the Director's
approval as follows:
A. Approval of a building permit within 1 year of the Director's approval, including the following Conditions of
Approval:
1. Prior to occupancy of the ADO, the applicant shall pave the driveway/off-street parking area for
the primary residence. The driveway/parking area must be paved a minimum of 18' wide by 23'
long measured from the back of curb. This information shall be shown on the Building Permit plot plan.
2. The applicant shall coordinate with Springfield Utility Board prior to installation of utilities and
for final meter locations. This information shall be shown on the Building Permit Plot Plan.
3. The applicant shall locate the existing sanitary sewer service line and demonstrate how the
proposed ADU will connect to the existing service line or provide a new sanitary service line. This
information shall be shown on the Building Permit Plot Plan.
4. Prior to Building Permit approval, the applicant will dedicate a T wide Public Utility and Sidewalk
easement along the G Street right of way.
S. Prior to Building Permit approval, the applicant shall execute and record an Improvement
Agreement for the G Street right of way, for all remaining improvements required to bring the
street to current city standards.
b. Prior to occupancy of the ADU, the applicant will have the streetlight head replaced with a LED
fixture that meets current City of Springfield standards for street lighting. This information will be
shown on the Building Permit Plot Plan. Advisory Note: This streetlight is located on a SUB pole and the
replacement of this streetlight head will he done as part of the electric installation for the proposed ADU.
A. The construction of the accessory dwelling unit shall be complete within 1 year of Building Permit issuance. If
this time line cannot be met, the applicant may suhmit a written request for a single 1 -year extension for
completion.
B. If the timeline established for completion of construction in Subsection B. above is not met and the applicant
has not requested an extension, then the Director shall declare the application null and void.
C. Upon satisfactory completion of Accessory Dwelling Unit, as determined by a Final Site Inspection (prior to
the final building inspection), the City shall authorize the provision of public facilities and services and issue a
Certificate of Occupancy or otherwise authorize use of the site.
D. All required improvements shall be installed prior to the issuance of Certificate of Occupancy or Final
Building Inspection for the development, unless improvements have been deferred for good cause by the
Director as noted below:
Permits That May Be Required:
• Building Permit
• Plumbing Permit
• Electrical Permit
• Encroachment Permit- working within the public right-of-way.
Pay applicable Systems Development Charges when building permits are issued for developments within the City
limits or within the Springfield Urban Growth Boundary. (The cost relates to the amount of increase in impervious
surface area, transportation trip rates, and plumbing fixture units. Some exceptions apply to Springfield Urban
Growth areas.) [Springfield Code Chapter 11, Article 111
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Systems Development Charges (SDC's) will apply to the construction of buildings and site improvements within the
subject site. The Charges will be based upon the rates in effect at the time of permit submittal for buildings or site
improvements on each portion or phase of the development
Additional Information: The application, all documents, and evidence relied upon by the applicant, and the
applicable criteria of approval are available for free inspection and copies are available fora fee at the Development
Services Department, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield, Oregon.
Appeals: This Type I decision is exempt from the provisions of ORS 197.195, 197.763 and 227.173 and therefore
cannotbe subjectto the appeal provisions of SDC Section 5.3-100, Appeals.
Questions: Please call Andrew Larson in the Planning Division ofthe Development and Public Works Department at
(541)736-1003 ifyou have any questions regarding this process.
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DEVELOPMENT & PUBLIC WORKS
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SPRINGFIELD, OR 97477
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