HomeMy WebLinkAboutPacket, DIM PLANNER 10/12/2021DEVELOPMENT ISSUES MEETING FORM
APPLICANT: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
MEETING DATE/TIME: Tuesday, November 9, 2021, 11:00— 12:00
PLACE: Virtual via Microsoft Teams
CONTACT PERSON: Andy Limbird
Current Planning Staff: L Miller, A Limbird, M Rust, D Larson, M Carifio
Jeff Paschall, City Engineer, DPW
✓ Kyle Greene, Managing Civil Engineer—DPW
Ken Vogeney, Emergency Manager (DPW)
Clayton McEachem, Civil Engineer, Development & Public Works
Matt Stouder, Environmental Services Div. Manager/MWMC General Manager
Kristi Krueger, Principal Engineer, Development & Public Works
✓ Michael Liebler, Transportation Planning, Civil Engineer, Development @. Public Works
✓ Eric Phillips -Meadow, Deputy Fire Marshall 2, Fre & Life Safety Department
Ben Gibson, Maintenance Supervisor, Development & Public Works
Eric Adams, Planning, Willamalane Park and Recreation District
✓ Ladd Boyce, Keoki Lapina, Springfield Utility Board (Water)
Greg Miller, Springfield Utility Board (Water)
✓ Sanjeev King, Nick Amann, Springfield Utility Board (Electric)
✓ Amy Chinitz, Springfield Utility Board (DWP)
Thomas JeRreys, (EPUD) Emerald Peoples Utility District
Michael Wargo, Willamalane Park and Recreation District
Matt Caswell, Planning & Development Manager, ODOT, State Highway Division
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Brad Rudler, (Electric) Eugene Water and Electric Board
Wallace McCullough, (Water), Eugene Water and Electric Board
Brett Yancey, Chief Operations Officer; Springfield Public Schools
Chris Reiersgaard, Asst. Director of Facilities & Operations; Springfield Public Schools
Safe Routes to School, Springfield Public Schools
✓ Chris Carpenter, DPW Building Official
Rick Lewis, Police Chief, Police Department
Tom Schwetz, LTD, Planning and Development Director
Luke Pilon, Centuryl-ink
Tom Boyatt, Community Development Manager, DPW
Jeff Paschall, AIC DPW City Surveyor
✓ Sunny Washburn, Program Coordinator, Environmental Services
Sasha Vartanian, Lane County Transportation (Steve Gallup, cc only)
Tom Boyatt, Interim Development and Public Works Director
Marie Longworth, Central Lane Communications 911
Monte Brown, Northwest Natural Gas
Jason McDonald, Comcast Cable
Water Resource Coordinator, ESD
Jamie Porter, Rainbow Water District
✓ Kristina Kraaz, City Attorney (Mary Bridget Smith upon specific request)
✓ Courtney Griesel, Senior Management Analyst (EDM)
Brenda Jones, Administrative Specialist (DIM Annexations)
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DEVELOPMENT ISSUES
MEETING
DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
SPRINGFIELD CITYHALL
225 FIFTH STREET
Meeting Date; Tuesday, November 9, 2021 11.00-12.00
1. DEVELOPMENT ISSUES MTG #811 -21 -000257 -PRE Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints
Assessor's Map: 17-03-15-40 TL 3200, 3300, 3400, 3500
Address: International Way
Existing Use: vacant
Applicant has submitted proposal for new temple
Planner: Andy Limbird
The Development Issues Meeting informational packet for this meeting is available on-line for
you to review or print out @ Laserfiche website: www.si)ringfield-or.gov/weblink8/browse.asl)x
VICINITY MAP
811 -21 -000267 -PRE Development Issues Meeting
17-03-15-40 TL 3200, 3300, 3400, 3500
International Way at Corporate Way
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
City of Springfield
Development Services Department
225 Fifth Street
Springfield, OR 97477
Development Issues Meeting (DIM)
SPnINOF1E D
Required Project Information (Applicant:
Prospective The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Applicant Name:
complete this section)
Phone:
Company: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Fax:
Address: 50 East North Temple Street, 10th Floor, Salt Lake City, UT 84150
Prospective Richard M. Satre
Applicant's Rep.:
(541) 686-4540
Phone:
Company: The Satre Group
Fax:
Address: 375 W. 4th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97401
Property Owner: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
phone:
Company: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Fax:
Address: 50 East North Temple Street, 10th Floor, Salt Lake City, UT 84150
ASSESSOR'S MAP NO: 17-03-15-40
TAX LOT NO 5 :3200, 3300, 3400, 3500
Property Address: Not Addressed
Size of Pro ert : 10.29 Acres W] Square Feet ❑
Description of If you are filling in this farm by hand, please attach your proposal description to this application.
Proposal: Develop a new Temple for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Existing Use: Vacant Land
# of Lots/Parcels: 4
Av . Lot/Parcel Size: sf
I Density: du/acre
Prospective /
Applicant:
Date: 10!7/2021
Signature
Richard M. Satre, on behalf of the applicant
Required Project
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Case No.o L�I, Information l`I IW Date: Reviewed by: d 141,
Application Fee: $
Technical Fee: $0
Posta a Fee: $0
TOTAL FEES: $ V PROJECT NUMBER:
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THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
WILLAMETTE VALLEY OREGON TEMPLE
Map 17-03-15-40, Lots 3200, 3300, 3400, and 3500
Development Issues Meeting
Along with the description of the project herein, please read the accompanying Land Use
Analysis. Additional information leading up to the questions below can be found there.
Requested Assistance
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints (the "applicant") requests a
Development Issues Meeting in order to
share specifics regarding its upcoming
project, receive responses to its
questions and in general have a two-way
conversation with staff regarding the
proposed Temple development.
A Development Issues Meeting will assist
the applicant in moving forward with its
plans to apply for land use approvals and
building permits with a degree of
certainty.
II. The New Temple
Having announced plans in April 2021, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is moving
forward with its plans to construct a new temple to be known as the Willamette Valley Oregon Temple
— on a 10.5 -acre site in the Gateway neighborhood of Springfield.
Plans call for a single -story building of approximately 30,000 square feet, serving same 30,000 Latter-
day Saints throughout the region. This will be the applicant's third temple in Oregon, the other two
being located in Lake Oswego (the Portland Oregon Temple) and Central Point (the Medford Oregon
Temple). Oregon is home to more than 150,000 Latter-day Saints, who warship in more than 300
congregations.
III. Operational Characteristics
Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints differ from meeting houses (chapels). In
chapels, members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meet weekly for organized
religious Sunday worship services, typical of many other Christian congregations. Chapels within the
typical church meeting house are also used for funerals and other worship services. Other portions of
church meeting houses are dedicated for activities and celebrations. Church meeting houses also
include a gymnasium for basketball, volleyball and other recreational activities. The church meeting
house is commonly used weekly for youth and children's activities.
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A temple, on the other hand, is considered
a "house of the Lord" where Jesus Christ's
teachings are reaffirmed through sacred
ceremonies, such as marriages, which
unite families forever, and proxy baptisms
on behalf of deceased ancestors who did
not have the opportunity to be baptized
while living.
Temples are places of learning. They are
educational facilities where Church
members receive instruction as to the
Church and its mission.
Temples are generally open Tuesday
through Saturday, with the greatest use
typically being Friday evening and
Saturday. Hours of operation can vary
from temple to temple but are typically
open to members from 6:30 am to 9:30 pm.
Springfield, Oregon
Administrative and operational activities are secondary uses, with twenty to thirty Church staff on the
premises during hours of operation.
IV. Permitted Use in the Campus Industrial Zone
The Land Use Analysis document accompanying this Development Issues Meeting submittal details
the applicant's understanding of the planning and zoning framework associated with the subject
property as well as summarizes the transportation, utility and natural resources conditions of the site
and its immediate context. It also documents the applicant's understanding of the Springfield
Development Code (SDC) as it applies to the property. It is from that analysis that the applicant
believes its proposed use is permitted in the property's Campus Industrial (CI) zone.
c 3.2-415 Schedule of Use Categories.
• A temple has characteristics of the following outright permitted uses in the Cl zone:
- Corporate headquarters, regional headquarters, and administrative offices.
- Educational facilities in business parks including, but not limited to, professional
vocational and business schools; and job training and vocational rehabilitation services.
In addition to compliance with 3.2-415 Schedule of Use Categories, the applicant also believes that
the proposal meets with the other standards of the CI zone - 3.2-420 Development Standards, 3.2-
425 Performance Standards, and 3.2-445 Design Standards.
Again, please review the accompanying Land Use Analysis document for a detailed review of this
understanding.
V. Questions
1. Land Use.
a. Zoning. Zoning on the site includes one base zone - Campus Industrial (CI) - and two
overlay zones - Drinking Water Protection (DWP) and Floodplain Development (FP). The
applicant believes it can comply with the applicable standards for each of these as follows:
• Campus Industrial (CI) Base Zone.
o Given the use and operational characteristics described above, the proposed project
can be found to be a permitted use.
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• Drinking Water Protection (DWP) Overlay Zone.
o The applicant has read and understands the requirements of SDC 3.3-200 and will
generate and submit the applicable application and supporting materials.
• Floodplain (FP) Overlay District.
o The applicant understands the requirements of SDC 3.3-400 and will generate and
submit the applicable application and supporting materials.
Question: Given the above information regarding the proposed use and operating
characteristics, does staff agree that the proposed use can be permitted in the Cl zone?
b. Land Use Applications. The applicant believes that the following land use applications will be
required:
• Formal Interpretation (SDC 5.11-100).
• Site Plan Review (SDC 5.17-100) and Final Site Plan Review (SDC 5.17-135).
• Drinking Water Protection Overlay District Development (SDC 3.3-200).
• Floodplain Overlay District Development (SDC 3.3-400).
Question: Does staff concur that this is the complete list of required land use applications
for the project?
c. Bicycle Parking. SDC Sections 4.6-140 through 4.6-155 address bicycle parking standards.
The applicant believes it has, and certainly intends to, comply with all standards. There is
one standard in particular, however, that could use confirmation. Per SDC 4.6-150.A.3.a.,
"Exterior short-term bicycle parking must be no further that 50 feet from the
main building entrance or primary point of entry to the use, as determined by
the city, but not further away than the closest on-site automobile parking
space..."
The applicant is proposing to provide both long-term and short-term bicycle parking in
covered and lighted shelters (see site plan). These are well within the 200 -foot distance limit
from the main building entrance for long-term bicycle parking but greater than the 50 -foot
distance limit for short-term parking. (The distance is approximately 100 feet from the main
building entrance.) However, as stated in the code citation above, short term bicycle parking
can be located not further away than the closest on-site automobile parking space (emphasis
added). As shown on the site plan (enclosed), the bike shelters (there are two of them,
symmetrically located between the main building entrance and the parking area on either side
of the building) are located closer that the nearest automobile parking apace. They are also
clearly visible (as specified in A.3.b.) and separated from the motor vehicle parking (as
specified in A.4.). Given this, the applicant believes it satisfies bicycle parking requirements.
Question: Does staff concur with this interpretation?
2. Transportation.
a. International Way. International Way is a fully improved Major Collector. It also contains a
Lane Transit District El route, with a center -located transit stop and a dedicated bus lane in
each direction. The transit stop is in front of adjacent property to the east. Proposed
improvements associated with this project include a new driveway to the property in the
southeast area of the site and a relocation of the existing setback sidewalk to move the walk
further back from the street, adding a slight curve to the walkway. The reason for moving the
sidewalk is twofold — one, for aesthetic purposes, and two, importantly, the existing sidewalk
is quite Gose to the curb and the street trees, as they mature, are being squeezed. Providing
a wider landscape strip will help these street trees survive. (See enclosed plans for more
information.)
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Question: Does staff see any challenge with these improvements to International Way? Are
there specific streetscape standards for trees, lighting and paving materials for International
way? Is the new drive access allowed to be entered/exited from all directions (left & right in,
left & right out)? Is the spacing between the new drive and the driveway to the east
sufficient?
b. Corporate Way. Corporate Way is a partially improved Local
Street with curb and gutter, sidewalk, streetlights and street
trees on the east side of the street (the side fronting the -- -
subject property). It is unimproved on the west side - where -- -
the paved portion of the street stops with no curb/gutter, :g. r 200
sidewalk, trees or lights. The applicant wishes to complete aao
the construction of Corporate Way, providing full
improvements to the west side - curb and gutter, setback
sidewalk, streetlights and street trees. These improvements %3300
would also complete the unimproved cul-de-sac bulb at the
end of the street. Depending on the design, doing this could '
impact the two tax lots to the west, Tax Lot 17-03-15-40-
00400, owned by the Wicklund Family Trust, and Tax Lot r pl
17-03-15-40-00500, owned by Hawes Investments LLQ _ e,
There would also be two new driveway accesses to the site
as well as driveway access to the city parcel north of the l r
subject property and driveway access to Wicklund property. z
Question: Can staff provide advice as to how to proceed with this street improvement
project particularly the configuration of the cul-de-sac? Are there specific streetscape
standards for trees, lighting and paving materials for Corporate way?
Utilities.
a. Stormwater. As detailed in the accompanying Land Use Analysis, there is existing public
stormwater infrastructure in both International Way, Corporate Way and within an easement
to the east of the site. The Corporate Way and eastern portions of the system drain
northward into a city -owned and managed stormwater drainage basin. The applicant's plans
for stormwater will be to collect runoff on site, provide a vegetated treatment on site and then
split the connection to the existing facilities in Corporate Way and east of the site. The project
is also exploring the viability of stormwater infiltration facilities and possible mechanical
treatment catch basins for portions of the parking areas. The on-site stormwater system will
meet applicable Springfield requirements.
Question: Is this proposal acceptable?
b. Sanitary. Also detailed in the Land Use Analysis memorandum, there is an existing public
sanitary infrastructure main stubbed from International Way that was planned to be used for
the development. The applicant plans to connect the main building sanitary to the
infrastructure in International Way and sanitary drainage from the outbuilding and trash
enclosure to Corporate Way
Question: Is this proposal acceptable?
c. Water, Electric, Gas and Communications. Existing water, electric, natural gas and
communications infrastructure are present along the International Way and/or Corporate Way
frontages. It is the applicant's understanding that these utility systems are adequate to serve
the proposed project.
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Question: Will staff contact the Springfield Utility Board ('SUB) and request review of this
Development Issues Meeting material, and in particular seek SUB staffs input regarding
water and electric infrastructure? Will water service connection to the site be allowed to
come from either Corporate Way or International Way? It appears that water lines along
Corporate Way may be larger transmission lines.
Question: Will staff provide contact information for representatives of the gas and
communications infrastructure?
Question: Will staff confirm whether there is fiberoptic infrastructure along the property
frontage?
4. Architecture.
a. Building Height. Per SDC 3.2-420 Base Zone Development Standards, building height is
limited to 45 feet in the Campus Industrial zone. Per Footnote (6), incidental equipment may
exceed height standards. Plans show the top of the parapet of main body of the temple at
29'-2", with the top of the mechanical parapet at 37'-3". The top of the finial of the steel spire
is 125'. The spire is an ornamental element. Given this the applicant feels that the temple
meets the Cl zone height limit, with the d spire qualifying as is incidental equipment.
Question: Does staff agree that the proposed temple meets the Cl zone height limit?
b. Campus Industrial Design Standards. Per SDC 3.2-445 Campus Industrial Design
Standards, building exterior standards include offsets, windows, entrances and roof
treatments. The proposed temple complies with these standards as follows:
1. Offsets. SDC states that offsets shall occur at a minimum of every 100 feet of lineal
building wall by providing recesses or extensions with a minimum depth of 4 feet. As
shown on the accompanying plan set, the design of the temple is such that the offset
standard is satisfied with offsets considerably more than 4 feet at a frequency greater
than the 100 feet minimum. Thus, this standard is satisfied.
2. Windows. SDC describes the requirement for ground floor windows for office and
commercial uses. The proposed use here is an educational use. Thus, the temple does
not need to comply with this standard. However, in addition, there is an exception to the
window standard in that murals may be used to meet 50 percent of the ground floor
window standard. For the proposed temple, although the window standards do not apply,
the temple design incorporates stained-glass murals on all four elevations of the building.
Combined with the significant exterior wall offsets and the substantial roof height offsets
(discussed below), the use of the stained-glass murals serves to make each elevation of
the temple varied and interesting.
3. Entrances. SDC states that the primary entrance to a building be visible from the street;
and that a weather -protected area, including but not limited to awnings or canopies, at
least 6 feet wide be provided. As shown on the accompanying plan set, the primary
entrance to the temple faces the street — International Way — and it includes a structural
cover well over the required 6 foot minimum. With this, this standard is satisfied.
4. Roof Treatments. SDC states that multiple roof elements shall be the primary method for
roof treatment. The code also states that if building wall offsets are used, offsets or
breaks in roof elevation with a minimum of 3 feet or more in height may be used. As
shown on the accompanying plan set, building wall offsets are used in the design of the
temple. With that, the roof height offset exceeds the 3 -foot minimum. From the main
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parapet to the quadrant parapet the roof offset is 5'-4". From the quadrant parapet to the
mechanical parapet the roof offset is 8'-1". With this, this standard is satisfied.
Question: Does staff agree that the proposed temple satisfies the Cl zone building design
standards as they are proposed herein?
5. Fire and Emergency Services.
a. Access and Fire Hydrants. Site access will be provided with the construction of one new
driveway access on International Way and two new driveway accesses on Corporate Way.
Connected drive aisles will be provided around three sides of the proposed building. There
are two existing hydrants on the south side of International Way fronting the subject property
as well as one existing hydrant on Corporate Way abutting the property.
Request: Please have the Fire Marshal's Office review the proposal and comment as to the
adequacy of site and building perimeter access as well as the adequacy or need for fire hydrants.
6. Other Information.
Question: Temple facades and spires are typically lit at night for religious significance. Are
there any lighting restrictions that would prohibit the lighting of the fagade at night?
Question: Given the above information and questions, as well as the attached Land Use
Analysis, is there anything else that staff would like to share with the applicant regarding this
project?
This concludes the applicant's Development Issues Meeting narrative and questions. In advance the
applicant wishes to express their appreciation of staff time and effort in preparing responses to these
questions.
Sincerely,
1ZLchcwd1M. Satyei
Richard M. Satre, AICP, ASLA, CSI
Principal
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Land Use Planning Analysis
Map 17-03-15-40, Lots 3200, 3300, 3400, and 3500
Land Use Analvsis
The key to successful property development in Oregon is thorough research and analysis of prospective
regulations and requirements, followed by the planning, design, and regulatory approval processes.
Success comes by taking things one step at a time; each step providing clarity and focus for the next
round of activity. The first step is research and analysis, where we identify land use, physical, and
environmental requirements, as well as lay the groundwork for next steps.
The results of this initial land use analysis is presented below. This analysis is based on public data. It
documents existing conditions and potentially applicable land use regulations.
BACKGROUND
A. Planning Context
Local long-range land use is governed
by the Eugene -Springfield
Metropolitan Area General Plan (Metro
Plan); often supplemented with a more
specific refinement plan and/or
neighborhood plan. The Metro Plan
and if applicable, refinement plan, is
then followed by site-specific zoning.
Sometimes, zoning is comprised of
base zoning and additional overlay
zones. For the subject property, the
Metro Plan, Gateway Refinement
Plan, and Springfield Zoning Map are
applicable to the subject property.
Additional Planning documents,
including the Springfield
Transportation System Plan, the
Springfield Stormwater Facilities
Master Plan and Wastewater Master
Plan also apply.
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January 2021
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B. Physical Setting
The site is located north of
International Way in the Gateway
area of Springfield. It is comprised
of four tax lots (Map 17-03-15-40,
Tax Lots 3200, 3300, 3400, and
3500) and is approximately 11.05
acres in size'. The site abuts office
facilities to the east, west and
south. To the north is an
undeveloped city -owned parcel
being held in reserve for
neighborhood stormwater
management.
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C. Development Objective
The Church plans on constructing a new temple — the Willamette Valley Temple — on the
property.
LAND USE ANALYSIS
A. Regulatory Review
The following plans, documents and database sources were included in this review:
1. Planning and Zoning.
a. Aerial Photographs (Google Earth).
b. Regional Land Information Database (RLID).
c. Eugene — Springfield Metropolitan Area General Plan (Metro Plan).
d. Gateway Refinement Plan.
e. Springfield Zoning Map.
2. Transportation.
a. Eugene -Springfield Metropolitan Area Transportation Plan (TransPlan).
b. Springfield 2035 Transportation System Plan.
c. Lane Transit District (LTD) System Map.
3. Utilities.
a. Springfield Stormwater Facilities Master Plan.
b. Springfield Wastewater Master Plan.
c. Springfield Storm and Sanitary Infrastructure.
d. Springfield Wellhead Protection Areas Map.
e. Springfield Utility Board (SUB)— Water and Electric Infrastructure.
4. Natural Resources.
a. Springfield Natural Resources Study Report.
b. Springfield Wetland Inventory Map.
c. Springfield Floodplain Floodway Map.
5. Parks and Open Space.
a. Willamalane Park and Recreation District Comprehensive Plan —Project Maps.
A property line adjustment (Case No. 811-21-000002-1f)(P1), approved on February 23, 2021, adjusted the southern boundary of
Tax Lot 3400, thereby reducing the total subject property to 10 29 acres.
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6. Development Standards.
a. Springfield Development Code – Land Use Districts (Chapter 3), Development Standards
(Chapter 4), and Land Use Process and Applications (Chapter 5).
B. Findings
1. Planning and Zoning.
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a. Jurisdiction: City of Springfield
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h. Metro Plan: Campus Industrial
c. Refinement Plan: Campus Industrial
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2. Transportation.
a. Metro Area TransPlan.
The metro area's adopted
transportation plan, The Eugene –
Spdngfield 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.
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b. City of Springfield 2035 Transportation System Plan.
The City of Springfield's transportation plan adopted in 2014 and updated in 2020, does
not include any projects abutting the subject property. As with TransPlan, the Springfield
TSP includes projects on nearby streets (new Minor Collector projects R-5 and R-6 at the
nearby PeaceHealth RiverBend campus). These improvements will be implemented as
development occurs.
c. Street Classification.
There are two abutting streets - International Way and Corporate Way. Springfield's
Street Classification Map identifies International Way as a collector street and Corporate
Way as a local street. The street classification carries with it a standard right-of-way
(ROW). The standards are as follows:
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Public Transit.
The metro area's public transit system, Lane
Transit District (LTD), provides service near the
development via the EMX Springfield route.
LTD's International Center Station is just to the
east of the subject property with transfer station
located in the center of International Way. There
is a flashing beacon pedestrian crosswalk to the
island and a dedicated bus only lane in each
direction.
e. Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities.
There are setback sidewalks but no bike lanes.
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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 campus
industrial area. (The stormwater system for the subject property and others along
International Way flooded in 1996.)
Capital Improvement Map Excerpt (Fig. 5-1)
Stormwater Facilities Master Plan
City of Springfield 2008
City of Springfield 2008
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Stormwater service is
available to the site
through a line that exists
in International Way that
extends along the eastern
boundary to the tax lot to
the north.
Wastewater service is
also available to the site
via International Way and
Corporate Way.
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b. Water and Electric Service.
There is sufficient capacity within the water and electric system to support the proposal.
Wellhead Protection.
The Springfield
Wellhead Protection
Areas Map shows the
subject site as within
the 1 -year Time of
Travel Zone along the
western boundary and
within the 2 -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.
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4. Natural Resources.
a. The Springfield Natural Resources Study
identifies a wetland to the north of the
property, the Maple Island Slough. The
slough is protected by a 50 -foot setback.
It is far enough north of the subject
property that the setback will not impact
the proposed development.
Excerpt
N.Lml Resources Study
2011
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b. Most of the subject property is in the
Special Flood Hazard Area —Floodplain
Zone AE (the blue hatch). Zone AE is the
100 -year flood plain with base flood
elevation determined. A portion of the
site is in Zone X, areas of 500 -year
floodplain (the yellow hatch).
Excerpt
Floodplain Flood,vay Map
City of Springfield
2019
5. Parks and Open Space.
a. Willamalane Park and Recreation District.
Willamalane Park and Recreation District does not include projects in the vicinity of the
subject property.
6. Development Standards.
The Springfield Development Code (SDC) governs all lands within Springfield's city limits and
its urban services area. All six chapters apply to the subject site, but three in particular,
detailed here and including Land Use Districts (Chapter 3), Development Standards (Chapter
4), and the Development Review Process and Applications (Chapter 5), are particularly
applicable. As land use applications are prepared, a detailed review of the Code will be
required. A brief overview of relevant sections follows.
NOTE: Always refer to the full code when generating plarl�
applications.
a. Land Use Districts (Chapter 3).
Within Chapter 3, the project will need to comply with SDC 3.2-400 Industrial Zoning
Districts, SDC 3.3-200 Drinking Water Protection Overlay District and 3.3-400 Floodplain
Overlay District.
• SDC 3.2-400 Industrial Zoning Districts.
o 3.2-415 Schedule of Use Categories (Table).
• A temple has characteristics of the following outright permitted uses in the Cl
zone:
- Corporate headquarters, regional headquarters, and administrative
offices.
- Educational facilities in business parks including, but not limited to,
professional vocational and business schools; and job training and
vocational rehabilitation services.
• Temples differ from typical churches in that they are used for religious
Instruction (i.e., education). In this way, temples are an educational facility
with similar characteristics of the use category listed as "educational
facilities."
• Church headquarters are located in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Church has
additional administrative facilities throughout the world to support the function
and mission of the Church. To be sure, temples are not typically Church
ecclesiastical administrative offices, but in a way, since they draw from a
large geographic region, they do function as a type of regional
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"headquarters" for Church membership. As discussed previously, the temple
"district" will draw members from throughout the Willamette Valley, the
Central Cost, and Central Oregon. Currently, these members must travel
either to the Portland Temple in Lake Oswego, or the Medford Temple
located in Central Point.
o 3.2-420 Base Zone Development Standards (Table).
• The following Base Zone Development Standards
apply:
- Minimum Development Area:
10,000 sq. ft.
- Minimum Street Frontage:
75 ft
- Maximum Lot Coverage:
Limited by requirements in other
sections of the code.
- Front Yard, Street Side Yard and
Through Lot Rear Yard Setback:
Local Street: 20 ft
Collector or Arterial: 30 ft
- Parking, Driveway, and
Outdoor Storage:
5 ft
- Building separation from other
Buildings within the CI District:
20 ft
- Maximum Building Height:
45 ft
- Footnotes:
(4) Setbacks must be landscaped.
(6) Incidental equipment may exceed height standards.
3.2-425 Cl District—Operational Performance Standards.
• All applicable on-site design standards specified in Section 3.2-445 shall be
met;
D. Office and commercial uses shall not primarily serve the public;
G. Proposed uses shall also comply with the additional performance
standards listed below:
1. Air pollution. Air pollution shall not be discernable at the property
line by a human observer relying on a person's senses without the
aid of a device.
2. Fire and explosive hazards. All activities involving the use, storage
or disposal of flammable or explosive materials shall comply with the
Uniform Fire Code as most recently adopted by the City.
3. Glare. Glare resulting from exterior lighting, including low -intensity
pedestrian -level lighting, shall be controlled by deflecting light away
from abutting uses and from public rights-of-way as specified in
Section 4.5-100.
4. Groundwater protection. Proposed development utilizing hazardous
materials that may impact groundwater quality shall be as specified
in Section 3.3-200.
6. Noise. The maximum permitted noise levels in decibels across
lot/parcel lines and district boundaries shall be as specified in OAR
340-035-0035, Noise and Control Standards for Industry and
Commerce.
8. Vibration. Be use, other than a temporary construction operation,
shall be operated in a manner that causes ground vibration that can
be measured at the property line.
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3.2-430 Cl District—Monitoring Uses.
A. Cl District uses shall be monitored with a Pre -certification process. Pre-
certification applies to all new uses and any change of use in the CI District.
B. The Director shall review the proposed use prior to the submittal of a
development application or in some cases, a building permit. The Director
shall consider both the permitted uses and the operational performance
standards specified in Sections 3.2-415 and 3.2-425. If the Director does not
approve the Pre -certification, the applicant may submit a request in writing to
the Director to make a determination that the proposed use is similar to a
permitted use. If the Director cannot make a determination that the proposed
use is similar to a permitted use, the applicant may apply for an Interpretation
as specified in Section 5.11-100. After Pre -Certification by the Director, the
form will be kept on file in the Development Services Department to be used
for continued compliance with Section 3.2-415.
3.2-445 Campus Industrial Design Standards.
A. Building Exteriors. Building design shall include a combination or
architectural elements and features, including but not limited to offsets,
windows, entrances, and roof treatments.
1. Offsets. Offsets shall occur at a minimum of every 100 feet of lineal
building wall by providing recesses or extensions with a minimum depth
of 4 feet.
• EXCEPTION: Variations in building materials, including but not
limited to wood siding, brick, stucco, textured concrete block, tile,
glass, stone or other suitable materials may be used instead of
offsets.
• The Director, in consultation with the Building Official, may approved
other suitable materials without the need for a Variance. Smooth -
faced concrete panels or prefabricated steel panels may be used as
accents but shall not dominate the building exterior.
• Exterior colors for buildings and fences shall be subdued or earth
tones.
2. Windows. Ground floor windows are required for all office and
commercial uses. All elevations of office and commercial buildings
abutting any street shall provide at least 50 percent of their length and at
least 25 percent of the ground floor wall area as windows and/or doors
that allow views into lobbies, merchandise displays, or work areas.
• EXCEPTIONS: A mural, that does not include any advertising, may
be used to meet 50 percent of the ground floor window standard
specified above. Murals are regulated under Chapter 8.234 of the
Springfield Municipal Code, 1997.
3. Entrances. To the greatest extent practicable, all new buildings in the Cl
District shall be oriented toward both exterior and internal streets.
a. The primary entrance to all buildings in the Cl District shall be visible
from the street; and
b. A weather -protected area, including, but not limited to awnings or
canopies, at least 6 feet wide, shall be provided at all public
entrances.
4. Roof Treatments. The following roof treatments are required.
a. Sloped roofs and multiple roof elements shall be the primary
methods for roof treatment. Variations within one architectural style;
visible roof lines and roofs that project over the exterior wall of a
building enough to cast a shadow on the ground and architectural
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methods used to conceal flat roof tops may also be used. Mansard
style roofs shall not be permitted. If building wall offsets are used,
offsets or breaks in roof elevation with a minimum of 3 feet or more
in height may be used for every 100 feet of lineal building wall.
B. Landscaping. The following landscaping standards are in addition to
standards specified in Section 4.4-105:
1. A minimum of 35 percent of each development area shall be landscaped
open space.
2. Plants shall be sized to attain 90 percent coverage of required landscape
areas, within 3 years of installation. Plantings of native species and plant
communities shall achieve 90 percent coverage within 5 years of
installation.
3. At least 10 percent of the interior of a parking lot having 20 or more
packing spaces shall be landscaped. This standard is in addition to any
landscaping setbacks required in Section 3.2-420.
C. Screening. Screening shall be as specified in Section 4.4-110. In addition,
truck parking for vehicles necessary for the operation of the facility shall be
screened by a masonry or concrete wall that is an extension of the building
and complements the facade of the building. The wall shall have a minimum
height of 8 feet. The wall shall totally conceal trucks from public view and
shall meet the setback requirement specified in Section 3.2-420.
D. Pedestrian Walkways and River Access.
1. Walkways from a sidewalk to building entrances. A continuous
pedestrian walkway shall be provided from the primary frontage sidewalk
for pedestrians to access building entrances.
2. Walkways from parking lots to building entrances. Internal pedestrian
walkways shall be developed for persons who need access to the
buildings from the parking lots. The walkways shall be located within the
parking lots and designed to provide access from the parking lots to the
entrances of the buildings. The walkways shall be distinguished from the
parking and driving areas by use of any of the following material: special
pavers, brick, raised elevation, scored concrete or other materials as
approved by the Director.
3. In the Gateway Cl District, access to the McKenzie River, both for
pedestrians and bicycles, shall be addressed in the site design, where
specified in the applicable refinement plan or TransPlan.
3.3-200 Drinking Water Protection Overlay District.
0 3.3-210 Applicability.
• As of May 15, 2000, all areas within specified wellhead TOTZ automatically
are rezoned to add the DWP Overlay District to the underlying zoning district.
The areas to which the DWP Overlay District is applied are shown on the
Drinking Water Protection Area Maps on file in the Development Services
Department and incorporated in this Section by reference.
• As shown above, the subject property meets this standard as it is in a
wellhead TOTZ.
• If the standard is met, see remainder of Section 3.3-200 for requirements.
• 3.3-400 Floodplain Overlay District.
o 3.3-410 Applicability.
• The FP Overlay District applies to all areas of special flood hazard.
• As shown above, the subject property meets this standard as it is in a special
flood hazard area.
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• If the standard is met, see remainder of Section 3.3-400 for requirements.
Development Standards (Chapter 4).
SDC Chapter 4, Development Standards, addresses general development standards that
could apply, depending on a particular proposal, to any property in Springfield. Chapter 4
is 97 pages long. The following Sections apply to the project. See the full text of the
Code for specific requirements.
• 4.2-100 Infrastructure Standards - Transportation.
0 4.2-105 Public Streets.
0 4.2-120 Site Access and Driveways.
0 4.2-125 Intersections.
0 4.2-130 Vision Clearance.
a 4.2-135 Sidewalks.
a 4.2-140 Street Trees.
0 4.2-145 Lighting Standards.
• 4.3-100 Infrastructure Standards - Utilities.
0 4.3-105 Sanitary Sewers.
0 4.3-110 Stormwater Management.
0 4.3-120 Utility Provider Coordination.
0 4.3-125 Underground Placement of Utilities.
o 4.3-130 Water Service and Fire Protection.
0 4.3-140 Public Easements.
• 4.4-100 Landscaping, Screening and Fence Standards.
0 4.4-105 Landscaping.
0 4.4-110 Screening.
o 4.4-115 Fences.
• 4.5-100 On -Site Lighting Standards.
0 4.5-105 Purpose and Applicability.
0 4.5-110 Illumination and Height.
• 4.6-100 Vehicle Parking, Loading and Bicycle Standards.
0 4.6-115 Parking Lot Design.
o 4.6-120 Parking Lot Improvements.
o 4.6-125 Parking Space Requirements.
0 4.6-135 Loading Areas - Facility Design and Improvements.
0 4.6-145 Bicycle Parking - Facility Design.
o 4.6-150 Bicycle Parking - Improvements.
0 4.6-155 - Bicycle Parking - Number of Spaces Required.
d. Development Review Process and Applications (Chapter 5).
SDC Chapter 5, The Development Review Process and Applications contains
requirements applicable to all land use proposals in Springfield's jurisdictions. Those
applicable to the subject property include the following.
5.1-100 The Development Review Process.
0 5.1-120 Pre -Development Meetings.
• 5.17-100 Site Plan Review.
III, LAND USE APPLICATIONS
Land use approval is required prior to the issuance of any building permits. Required land use
applications for the subject property, in sequential order, are as follows.
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A. Development Issues Meetings (SDC 5.1-120A)
1. A Development Issues Meeting (DIM) is required for certain land use applications. For other
applications, a Development Issues Meeting is voluntary. (It is required for Site Plan Review
applications.) Regardless of whether required or voluntary, a DIM is an excellent opportunity
to present a development proposal and ask questions of city staff prior to generating a
particular application. The meeting is tailored to address specific issues or concerns.
2. As part of the Development Issues Meeting process, the City of Springfield distributes
application material to key staff that review, prepare for, and attend the meeting.
3. As this is not a land use decision, no 'decision' is issued. However, there is a take -away of
city responses to submitted questions.
4. Meetings are generally scheduled 10 to 15 working days from application submittal.
B. Interpretations (SDC 5.11-100)
1. Interpretations can be requested when a specific use is not specifically identified in the Code.
Interpretations can be informal (a Type II process with public notice and Planning Director
decision) orformal (a Type III process with public notice, public hearing and Planning
Commission decision). An application includes a description of the proposed use, its
operational characteristics, structures and other improvements, and findings in response to
applicable criteria. Following a staff recommendation, the Planning Commission holds a
hearing and renders a decision.
C. Site Plan Review (SDC 5.17.100)
1. Site Plan Review is a Type II land use application that provides a process to regulate the
manner in which land is used and developed, ensuring compliance with various public
policies and objectives. In Springfield, Site Plan Review is required for most new
development, additions, or expansions. It is a Planning Director decision and includes public
notice, but no public hearing.
D. Final Site Plan Review (SDC 5.17-135)
1. The Final Site Plan submittal incorporates all approval conditions from the Site Plan Review
decision into a revised set of plans. Upon approval of Final Site Plan review, the city
executes a Development Agreement which is then signed by the applicant.
D. Drinking Water Protection (SDC 3.3-200)
1. The Drinking Water Protection (DWP) Overlay District is established to protect aquifers used
as potable water supply sources from contamination. Di requirements establish
procedures and standards for the physical use and storage of hazardous or other materials
harmful to groundwater by requiring development approval for new and existing land uses.
Drinking Water Protection is a Type I procedure — no public notice and staff decision.
E. Floodplain Development (SDC 3.3-400)
1. The Floodplain (FP) Overlay District is established to promote the public health, safety and
general welfare, and to minimize public and private losses due to flood conditions in specific
areas. Development proposals must follow specific standards, including minimum elevations.
Floodplain Development is a Type I procedure — no public notice and staff decision.
IV. PRELIMINARY SITE PLAN
A preliminary site plan has been generated for the proposed development. A site plan has great value
in assisting with initial land use analysis and in providing an explanation and the asking questions in a
pre -application meeting.
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V. ATTACHED INFORMATION
1. Planning and Zoning.
a. Google Earth — Aerial Photograph with Site Boundaries.
b. Regional Land Information Data Base (RLID) — Tax Lot Reports and Tax Lot Map.
c. City of Springfield —Refinement Plan Map.
d. City of Springfield —Base Zoning.
2. Transportation.
e. City of Springfield — TSP 20 -Year Improvement Projects: As Development Occurs
f. City of Springfield —TSP Recommended Frequent Transit Network
3. Utilities.
g. City of Springfield— Wellhead Protection Map.
h. City of Springfield— Existing Stormwater and Wastewater Infrastructure Map.
4. Natural Resources.
i. City of Springfield — Floodplain Floodway Map.
VI. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
The above information represents a brief outline of known and discovered applicable planning, zoning
and site development requirements for the contemplated development of the subject property. It is
recommended that a pre -application meeting (Development Issues Meeting) be scheduled and
undertaken to clarify and/or confirm the findings herein. We hope this initial land use analysis proves
helpful. Our office is available to discuss these findings, provide additional graphics upon request, or
assist with additional project needs'.
Sincerely,
2 LJ,wwd M. Satre
Richard M. Satre, AICP, ASLA, CSI
Principal
The Satre Group
The information presented herein is the professional opinion of the primary author based on interpretation of applicable land use
bases within a particular jurisdiction. It is limited to the information as interpreted to the best of our abilities and is not warranted
beyond this opinion. Opinions in no way represent or imply information, decisions, opportunities, potentialities or outcomes not in
control of the author.
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