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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApplication APPLICANT 11/24/2021THE SATRE GROUP Land Use Planners, Landscape Architects, Environmental Specialists 375 West 41i Avenue, Suite 201, Eugene, Oregon 97401 ,,,... (541)686-4540 • www.satregroup.com TO: City of Springfield 225 S^ Street Springfield, OR 97477 ATTN: TRANSMITTAL DATE: November24,2021 PROJECT: Willamette Valley Temple Director's Interpretation CLIENT PROJ #: SG PROJ #: 2125 TRANSMITTED: Herewith DISPOSITION: For Your Approval Separate Cover For Your Information/Use X Other For Reply TRANSMITTED: # Copies Item Dated No. Pages (In addition to this cover page) Director's Interpretation Application Packet Various Several REMARKS: This Director's Interpretation application packet is hereby submitted for processing. The submittal package includes: 1. This Transmittal. 2. Application Fee. 3. Application Form. 4. Narrative. 5. Attachment— Sandow Engineering Technical Memo. 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 8Y' x File X Consultant Team X Owner X Other ',City of Springfield Development & Public Works 225 Fifth Street Springfield, OR 97477 SPRINGFIELD W AV, Interpretation Interpretation of new uses, terms or phrases will be reviewed under Type II procedure, unless the Director determines that the application should be reviewed as a Type III decision by the Planning Commission or Hearings Official due to the complexity of the application or the need for discretionary review. Planning Policy issues that include, but are not limited to the Springfield Development Code, adopted refinement plans or the Metro Plan shall be reviewed under Type IV procedure. Application .- (Applicant., check one) New Use: T e II ❑✓ T e III ❑ Clarify Planning Policy : Type IV ❑ Term or Phrase: T e II ❑ T e III ❑ Required Project Information (Applicant: complete this Applicant Name: 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, 1 Oth Floor, Salt Lake City, UT 84150 Applicant's Rep.: Richard M. Satre Phone: (541) 686-4540 Company: The Satre Group Fax: Address: 375 W. 4th Avenue Suite 201, 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 NOS : 3200, 3300, 34005 3500 Property Address: Not Addressed Size of Property: 10.29 Acres 0 Square Feet ❑ Description of If you are filling in this form 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 Si natures: Please si n and orint your name and date in the aoorooriate box on the next nAng. Required Project Information (City Zntake Staff., complete this section) Associated Applications: Signs: Case No.: Date: Reviewed by: Application Fee: $ Technical Fee: $ 1 Posta a Fee: $ TOTAL FEES: $ PROJECT NUMBER: Revised 1/9/09 ddk 1 of 6 Signatures icant: The undersigned acknowledges that the information in this application is correct and accurate. ��� A Date: 11/22/2021 Sign ure =�--- D. Daniels If the applicant is not the owner, the owner hereby grants permission for the applicant to act in his/her behalf. Owner: -1 a7 DL;)� Date: 11/22/2021 Sigma Corey D Daniels Print Revised 1/9/09 calk 2 of 6 Section 5.11-100 Interpretations (Springfield Development Code) 5.11-105 Purpose The purpose of an Interpretation is to: A. Consider the applicability of new uses within each zoning district that are not specifically identified in this Code; B. Clarify the meaning of terms or phrases found in this Code; or C. Clarify planning policy contained in this Code, adopted refinement plans or the Metro Plan, or other policy documents. 5.11-110 Authority The Director shall have the initial authority and responsibility to interpret the appropriateness of new uses and the meaning of all terms and phrases in this Code. The City Council shall have the authority to interpret planning policy contained in this Code, adopted refinement plans or the Metro Plan, or other policy documents. 5.11-115 Review A request for an Interpretation of this Code concerning new uses and terms and phrases is reviewed under Type II procedure, unless the Director determines that the application should be reviewed as a Type III decision by the Planning Commission or Hearings Official due to the complexity of the application or the need for discretionary review. Planning policy issues that include, but are net limited to this Code, adopted refinement plans or the Metro Plan is reviewed under Type N procedure. 5.11-120 Interpretation of New Uses A. Application Submittal. The request shall include information on the following characteristics of the new use: 1. A description of proposed structures and the operational characteristics of the new use. 2. Where commercial and industrial uses are involved, the following topics are considered: a. Emission of smoke, dust, fumes, vapors, odors, and gases; b. Use, storage and/or disposal of Flammable or explosive materials; C. Glare; d. Use of hazardous materials that may impact groundwater quality; e. Noise; f. The potential for ground vibration; and g. The amount and type of traffic to be generated, parking required and hours of operation. 3. Where residential uses are involved, the following topics are considered: a. Density; and b. The amount and type of traffic to be generated and parking required. Revised 1/9/09 ddk B. Criteria. A new use may be considered to be a permitted use when, after consultation with the City Attorney or other City staff, the Director determines that the new use: 1. Has the characteristics of one or more use categories currently listed in the applicable zoning district; 2. Is similar to other permitted uses in operational characteristics, including but not limited to, traffic generation, parking or density; and 3. Is consistent with all land use policies in this Code which are applicable to the particular zoning district. 5.11-125 Interpretation of Terms or Phrases A. Application Submittal. The request shall include: 1. The particular term or phrase requiring Interpretation; and 2. The applicant's statement describing what the particular term or phrase means. B. Criteria. The Director shall interpret a term or phrase, after consultation with the City Attorney and City staff. The meaning of any term or phrase: 1. Shall be consistent with the purpose and intent of this Code, including any Chapter or Section to which the term or phrase is related; 2. May be determined by legislative history, including staff reports and public hearing tapes and minutes; and 3. Shall be consistent with any dictionary of common usage, if criteria 1. and/or 2., above cannot be applied. 5.11-130 Interpretations Reviewed Under Type III and Type IV Procedure A. Interpretations that the Director may elevate from a Type II to a Type III review shall follow the approval criteria specified in either Section 5.11-120 or 5.11-125 depending upon the nature of the interpretation requested. In addition, the Planning Commission or Hearings Official shall consider the Metro Plan and any refinement plans or other policy documents of the City, where applicable. B. The Planning Commission or Hearings Official, upon a finding in support of a particular Interpretation, shall make a decision and may impose reasonable conditions to ensure compliance with the approval criteria. C. Where there is an Interpretation of planning policy, the matter is forwarded to the City Council: 1. For consideration on the record; 2. To consider appropriate revisions to this Code to resolve the question; or 3. To revise or supplement a policy issue. 5.11-135 Effect of a Decision An approved Interpretation is effective on the date of approval, unless appealed. An approved Interpretation may be superseded by a subsequent Interpretation or a Code amendment. Revised 1/9/09 ddk Interpretation Application Process 1. Applicant Submits an Interpretation Application to the Development & Public Works Department The application must conform to the Interpretation Submittal Requirements Checklist on page 6 of this application packet. Planning Division staff screen the submittal at the front counter to determine whether all required items listed in the Interpretation 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 1/9/09 ddk 5 of 6 Interpretation Submittal Requirements Checklist NOTE: If you feel an item does not apply, please state the reason why and attach the explanation to this form. N/A F1 Submitted Concurrently with Site Plan Review or Minimum Development Standards, 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 & Public Works Department. The applicable application, technology, and postage fees are collected at the time of complete application submittal. ❑✓ Interpretation Application Form ❑✓ Interpretation of New Uses 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 Criteria described in SDC 5.11-120 B and information on the following characteristics of the new use: ❑✓ Description of proposed structures and operational characteristics of the new use ✓❑ Commercial/Industrial Uses N/A[:] Emission of smoke, dust, fumes, vapors, odors, and gases N/A❑ Use, storage, and/or disposal of flammable or explosive materials N/A ❑ Glare N/A ❑ Use of hazardous materials that may impact groundwater quality N/A❑ Noise N/A❑ Potential for ground vibration Z Amount and type of traffic to be generated and parking required 91 Hours of operation N/A❑ Residential Uses ❑ Density ❑ Amount and type of traffic to be generated and parking required ❑ Interpretation of Terms or Phrases 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 Criteria described in SDC 5.11-125 B, as well as the following information: ❑ Particular term or phrase requiring interpretation ❑ Applicant's statement describing what the particular term or phrase means NOTE: Before the Director or Planning Commission can make an Interpretation, information submitted by the applicant must adequately support the request. All of the Interpretation 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. Revised 1/9/09 ddk 6 of 6 WILLAMETTE VALLEY OREGON TEMPLE CODE INTERPRETATION WRITTEN NARRATIVE Pursuant to Springfield Development Code (SDC) 5.11-100, Interpretations, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the Applicant), respectfully requests that the Director consider the applicability of a new use within the Campus Industrial (CI) zoning district not specifically identified in the SDC via the Type II Director Interpretation application review process. SDC 5.11-120.A.1 — Description of proposed structures and the operational characteristics of the new use 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 Temple — on a 10.5 -acre site in the Gateway neighborhood of Springfield. Plans call for an approximately 30,000 square feet building serving some 30,000 Latter-day Saints. This will be the third temple in Oregon, the other two being located in Portland and Medford. Oregon is home to more than 150,000 Latter-day Saints, who worship in more than 300 congregations. 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. In contrast, temples are dedicated for use by members of the Church in good standing who have qualified for a temple "recommend." A temple recommend allows an individual access to the temple during hours of operation. Temples are generally open to such members with temple recommends Tuesday through Saturday, with the greatest use typically being Friday evening and Saturday. Hours of operation vary a bit from temple to temple,.but are typically open to recommend holders from 6:30 am to 9:30 pm. Specifically, temples are places of education, learning and instruction. Places of Learning Temples are places of learning. Their principal purpose is to provide ordinances necessary for the children of God to enable them to return to dwell with Him. Temple ordinances lead to the greatest blessings available through the Atonement of Jesus Christ. Everything in the Churchthemeetings and activities, the missionary efforts, the lessons taught and the hymns—all lead to the work done in holy temples. One ordinance received in the temple is called the endowment. The word endowment means "gift," and the temple endowment truly is a gift from God. The ordinance consists of a series of instructions and includes covenants to live righteously and follow the requirements of the gospel. The endowment focuses on the Savior, His role in Heavenly Father's plan, and the personal commitment of each member to follow Him. A noted early twentieth century scholar and member of the Church's Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, Elder James E. Talmage, wrote: "The temple endowment, as administered in modern temples, comprises instruction relating to the significance and sequence of past dispensations.... This course of instruction includes a recital of the most prominent events of the creative period, the condition of our first parents in the Garden of Eden, their disobedience and the consequent expulsion from that blissful abode, their condition in the lone and dreary world when doomed to live by labor and sweat, the plan of redemption by which the great transgression may be atoned." The House of the Lord [1976], page 84. Members of the Church emphasize the learning and instruction that takes place in temples. The main "ordinance" rooms are termed "instruction" rooms. In short, temples are primarily used for religious educational purposes. Church headquarters are located in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Church has additional administtativc facilities throughout the world to support the function and mission of the Church. To be sure, temples are not typical Church ecclesiastical administrative offices, but in a way, since they draw from a large geographic region, they do function as a type of regional "headquarters" for Church membership. As discussed previously, the temple "district" will draw members from throughout the Willamette Valley, the Central Coast, and Central Oregon. Currently, these members must travel either to the Portland Temple in Lake Oswego, or the Medford Temple located in Central Point. The temple as described above is a new, unique use not identified in the Springfield Development Code. The temple meets the criteria, listed below, for a new use to be considered a permitted use, as discussed below. SDC 5.11-120.B. — Criteria. A new use may be considered to be a permitted use when after consultation with the City Attorney or other City staff the Director determines that the new use: 1. Has the characteristics of one or more use categories currently listed in the applicable zoning district; The temple has the characteristics of the following two outright permitted uses in the Cl zone: • Educational facilities in business parks including, but not limited to, professional, vocational and business schools; and job training and vocational rehabilitation services • Corporate headquarters, regional headquarters, and administrative offices As discussed in the description section above, temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- day Saints, differ from other typical houses of congregational religious worship (such as churches/chapds/cathedrals, mosques, synagogues and Jewish temples). 2. Is similar to other permitted uses in operational characteristics, including but not limited to, traffic generation, parking or density; and Attached to this written narrative is a technical memorandum from Kelly Sandow, PR. She concludes that based on the typical traffic generation of a temple operating characteristics, that the proposed use is similar to other permitted uses in the Cl zone. 3. Is consistent with all land use policies in this Code which are applicable to the particular zoning district. The use of the Subject Property for a temple is consistent with all land use policies in the SDC applicable to the CI zone. The development of the Subject Property for a temple will meet the applicable siting and operational performance standards of the CI zone. Summate In short, temples built and used by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are places of religious and spiritual instruction and education and contain administrative offices to assist in the coordination of temple participation for the tens of thousands of Church members located within the temple district. They differ from the Church's meeting houses that are devoted to weekly organized religious services with the common religious -related and accessory uses throughout the rest of the week. The proposed use for the Subject Property is a new use — one that will be unique to the Springfield and Lane County, and would he only the third such building in Oregon. TECH MEMO TO: Mike Reeder Oregon Land Use Law FROM: Kelly Sandow P.E. Sandow Engineering DATE: 5.21.20 RE: International Way C-1 Property_Traffic Estimate RENEWAL 06/30/20 The City of Springfield Development Code section 5.11-120 (B) states that a "new use maybe considered to be a permitted use with, after consultation with the City Attorney or other City staff, the Director determines that the new use: 2. Similar to other permitted uses in operation characteristics, including but not limited to, traffic generation, parking or density' The site is currently zoned C-1 Campus Industrial. Permitted uses within this zone are typically business park and light industrial park uses that are typical to what is found within the area. Examples of the uses in this zone are business parks, call centers, corporate headquarters, and vocational schools. The office and light industrial type of uses allowed within the C-1 zoning are uses that have a high number of employees per square footage and generally have work hours consistent with the typical SAM to 5 PM time period. Therefore, the sites allowed within this zone will have a peak hour of traffic generation that occurs during the typical peak hours of 7-9 AM and 4-6 PM and will typically see significant trip generation numbers and parking demand. The proposed use of the site, the LDS Temple, is estimated to have a capacity of 80 people but during typical weekdays, the temple will operate at 30-40% capacity or 20-30 people. The Temple will be open Tuesday through Saturday from 6:30 AM to 30 PM. A majority of the patrons accessing the Temple on the weekdays arrive and depart prior to work (7-9 AM) or after work (5-7 PM). While the hours of peak trip generation coincide with the hours of peak trip generation of a typical business park use that could occur on-site, the trip generation of the proposed LDS Temple is anticipated to be significantly less. Additionally, the parking would be significantly less than what would be constructed on-site for a typical business park. The proposed use of an LDS Temple would be significantly less intensive in the trip generation and parking needs than a typical business park. Therefore, the overall operational characteristics are "similar to" the operating characteristics of other uses permitted outright in the Cl zone.