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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNotice PLANNER 3/1/2021AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE STATE OF OREGON) )SS. County of Lane ) 19, 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 caused to be mailed copies of 911- 73O-tC074Uv TVP1 P0J.- Ytpv}+c![GStOf1 (See attachment "A") on Ste' taWg�n \ , 2021 addressed to (see tAttachment "B"), by causing said letters to be placed in a U.S. mail box with postage fully prepaid thereon. CU Shannon Morris STATE OF OREGON, County of Lane L/�Ac nn 2021, Personally appeared the above named Shannon Mo ris, Administrative Specialist, who acknowledged the foregoing instrument to be their voluntary act. Before me: My Commission Expires: OFFICIAL STAMP IGTPoNA ANDERSON N0TAR PUSLICREGO N 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) 6 SPRINGF153M IL 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 811-20-000246-TYP1 Attachment A 1 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. 811-20-000246-TYPI 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 811-20-000246-TYP1 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: 811-20-000246-TYPI 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. 811-20-000246-'1YM 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 111 811-20-000246-TYPI 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. 811-20-000246-TYPI CITY OF SPRINGFIELD DEVELOPMENT & PUBLIC WORKS 225 5th St SPRINGFIELD, OR 97477 A' Vv 'w Mc ja ti Zm,ft, &1IL6s, L.c: 34 4 Aider At" C"t.n-e, Or q-Y40D CITY OF SPRINGFIELD DEVELOPMENT & PUBLIC WORKS 225 5th St SPRINGFIELD, OR 97477 f}e,55e �j�e5 7S� a8 � street, Sprirlgfle� (Y q14--7? Attachment b