HomeMy WebLinkAboutApplication APPLICANT 6/8/2022City of Springfield
Development Services Department
225 Fifth Street
Springfield, OR 97477
Tree Felling Permit
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Applicant Name: Joe Sturtevant
Phone:
541-923-6607
Company; Hayden Homes LLC
Fax:
Address: 2464 SW Glacier PI #110
Applicant's Rep.: Scott Morris
Phone:541-302-9790
Company: A & 0 Engineering LLC
Fax:
Address: 380 Q Street Suite 200 Springfield, OR 97477
Pro er Owner: Will Goodwin
Phone:
(503) 936-3852
Company: SSR Investments Inc
Fax:
Address: PO Box 2617, Eugene, OR 97402
ASSESSOR'S MAP NO: 18-02-04-00
TAX LOT NOS :
2800
Property Address: 5400 Mt Vernon Road
Size of Property: 72.87
Acres ❑x
Square Feet ❑
Description of If you are filling In this form by hand, please attach your proposal description to this application.
Proposal: removal ofCIG trees to construct subdivision Improvements.
Si natures: Please sign and Print your name and date in the w2gM
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Signatures
The undersigned acknowledges that the information in this application Is correct and accurate.
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/ Date: 6/5/22
Signature
Joe Sturtevant
If the app cant is not the owner, the owner hereby grants permission for the applicant to act in his/her behalf.
Owner:
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Tree Felling Permit Application Process
1. Applicant Submits a Tree Felling Permit Application to the Development Services
Department
The application must conform to the Tree Felling Permit Submittal Requirements
Checklist on page 4 of this application packet.
Planning Division staff screen the submittal at the front counter to determine
whether all required items listed in the Tree Felling Permit 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
• This is a Type II decision and thus is made after public notice, but without a public
hearing, unless appealed.
• 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, staring 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.
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Tree Felling Permit Submittal Requirements Checklist
NOTE: If you feel an item does not apply, please state the reason why and attach the
explanation to this form.
Submitted Concurrently with Site Plan Review or Land Division applications, where
applicable.
x❑ Application Fee - refer to the Development Code Fee Schedule for the appropriate
fee calculation formula. A copy of the fee schedule is available at the Development
Services Department. The applicable application, technology, and postage fees are
collected at the time of complete application submittal.
x❑ Tree Felling Permit Application Form
x❑ Copy of the Deed
x❑ Copy of a Preliminary Title Report issued within the past 30 days documenting
ownership and listing all encumbrances.
x❑ 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 Tree Felling Permit Criteria as specified in SDC 5.19-125 (see page 4 of this
application).
NOTE: Before the Director can issue a Tree Felling Permit, information submitted by the
applicant must adequately support the request. All of the Tree Felling Permit Criteria must
be addressed by the applicant. Incomplete applications, as well as insufficient or unclear
data, will delay the application review process and may result in denial. In certain
circumstances, it is advisable to hire a professional planner or land use attorney to
prepare the required findings.
The Director or the Public Works Director may require the applicant to provide the
services of a professional forester (approved by the City), licensed hydrologist, or licensed
landscape architect in order to address the standards in SDC 5.19-125 for undeveloped
property greater than 10 acres in size or 15% slope or above an elevation of 670 feet.
x❑ Three (3) Copies of a Plot Plan drawn to scale to include:
❑ The species or common name of the trees
❑ The location of trees to be removed and their sizes
❑ The method of tree removal and the hauling route to be used
❑ A description of any plan (Vegetation and Re -vegetation Report) to replace, landscape,
or otherwise reduce the effect of the felling that addresses the applicable criteria in
SDC 5.19-125.
El Copy of the Plot Plan Reduced to 81/2" X 11", which will be mailed as part of the
required neighboring property notification packet.
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5.19-125 Criteria
The Director, in consultation with the Public Works Director and the Fire Chief shall approve, approve with
conditions or deny the request based on the following criteria:
A. Whether the conditions of the trees with respect to disease, hazardous or unsafe conditions,
danger of falling, proximity to existing structures or proposed construction, or interference with
utility services or pedestrian or vehicular traffic safety warrants the proposed felling.
B. Whether the proposed felling is consistent with State standards, Metro Plan policies and City
Ordinances and provisions affecting the environmental quality of the area, including but not limited
to, the protection of nearby trees and windbreaks; wildlife; erosion, soil retention and stability;
volume of surface runoff and water quality of streams; scenic quality; and geological sites.
C. Whether it is necessary to remove trees in order to construct proposed improvements as specified
in an approved development plan, grading permits and construction drawings.
D. In the event that no Development Plan has been approved by the City, felling of trees will be
permitted on a limited basis consistent with the preservation of the site's future development
potential as prescribed in the Metro Plan and City development regulations, and consistent with the
following criteria.
1. Wooded areas associated with natural drainageways and water areas shall be retained to
preserve riparian habitat and to minimize erosion;
2. Wooded areas that will likely provide attractive on-site views to occupants of future
developments shall be retained;
3. Wooded areas along ridge lines and hilltops shall be retained for their scenic and wildlife
value;
4. Wooded areas along property lines shall be retained to serve as buffers from adjacent
properties;
5. Trees shall be retained in sufficiently large areas and dense stands so as to ensure against
windthrow;
6. Large-scale clear -cuts of developable areas shall be avoided to retain the wooded
character of future building sites, and so preserve housing and design options for future
City residents.
E. Whether the applicant's proposed replanting of new trees or vegetation is an adequate substitute
for the trees to be felled.
F. Whether slash left on the property poses significant fire hazard or liability to the City.
G. Whether the felling is consistent with the guidelines specified in the Field Guide to Oregon Forestry
Practices Rules published by the State of Oregon, Department of Forestry, as they apply to the
northwest Oregon region.
W. Whether transportation of equipment to and equipment and trees from the site can be
accomplished without a major disturbance to nearby residents.
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A 8 0 Engineering LLC
Oregon -Washington - ANzana
380 Q Street Suite 200 • Springfield, OR 97477
Document Dace June 6°2022
Applicant's Request Tree Felting Permit
Property Owner/Applicant Joe Sturtevant
Hayden Homes LLC
2464 SW Glacier PI Ste 110
Redmond, OR 97756
Property Owner SSR Investments
PO Box 2617
Eugene, OR 97402
Applicant's Representative Scott Morris, PE
A & O Engineering LLC
380 Q Street Ste 200
Springfield, OR 97477
Subject Property Assessors Map 18-02-04-00
Tax Lot 2801
Location Extension of Squin'el Street, East
of S 52v° Place
Property Size 72.87...
Zoning LDR (Low Density Residemial
Tree Felling Permit Application
This free removal permit application is being submitted far the subject property related m Woodland Ridge Phase
111 which is zones LDR (Lav Densiq' Residential.) This permit covens 90 trees that are proposed to be removed for
construction ofretabong walls and embankment to cmnplete the approved prrofecl improvements. This written
statement addresses the tree removal permil approval criteria ofthe Sol ingfeld 5.19-135 Criteria.'Cast from the
code is italics and the responses are in plain text.
SDC 5.19-135 Permit Criteria
1. Whether the condifions fthe trees with respect to disease, hasordass or unsafe coaddione danger of
falling, prosimiN, to existing structures or proposed construction, or interference with tattoo, services or
pedestrian or vehicular tragic safe!, warrants the proposed felling.
The trees proposed to be removed are in proximity to proposed construction and need to be removed to
complete required improvements related to the Woodland Ridge Subdivision approval. Trees proposed
for removal have more than i0% ofthe critical mot zone (CRZ) imparted by the construction The
impact to these trees would compromise the health of the trees and create an unsafe situation if they were
to remain on the property. The proposed trees to be removed are located primarily on top of the edge.
2. Whether the propaseelfelling is consistent with State standards, metro plan policies and Cov ardinaares
and provisions affecting the enviontact tal quality of the area, including but not heated to, the protection
gfaearbv trees and windbreaks; wildlife; erosion, soil retention and stability; volume afsurface runvf%
and water quality (streams; scene quality; and geological sites.
The trees need to be removed to construct the improvements required by the subdivision upproval to
provide much needed housing. Although the proposal is to remove 90 trees, we are proposing to install
147 trees within the development area in the following areas'
Type
location
No. of Trees
Street Trees
Planter Stri us (ROW)
12S
Canopy Trees
South side of Detention Pond
14
tCa rge Trees
Ridge -replacement
8
Total=
147
Steel trees will be placed along all streets within the development, with species being selected from the
approved City of Springfield street tree list.
Canopy trees along the South line of tie detention pond are being designed by Anderson Associates
(Landscape Architect). These trees will have two functions; Provide shade for the water in the
detention pond to reduce water tempemhues and phovidc aesthetic appeal from inside the developmenl
and properties to the South.
Large trees proposed to be planted on the ridge are untended to fill in gaps at the top ofihe hill for view
purposes. These trees will be selected by the Landscape Architect to insure i cohesive mixture of trees
visible to the public.
Most of the large existing trees on die ridge are on the North (downhill side). These are musty being
retained, which will preserve the view from the North side of the ]hillside.
Applicant will have a licensed Arborist assess any questionable trees during excavation m determine if
trees slhowit to be removed can be retained, mW to ensure ne, hazard trees are missed that should be
removed.
3. Whether it is necessan'to remove trees in order to eonatruc. proposed improvemeais as specified in an
larprovul de dapiocalplan. gladnegpenntrs and construction drmwngs
The trees proposed to be removed have critical root nines within the approved construction zone. We are
proposing to remove trees that more than 30%ofthe critical root zone is compromised Ibis is an
accepted standard to promote the health and safety of Loss to remain.
4. In the evert that to Developnrertt Plan Gas been approved by the Ca% felltrzg oftrees xi// he penndtted on
a Itmnool basis constsient with thepresenwtion of the site's fnhme development potentla7 as prescribed m
the Memo Plan and ON derelopoomt regidelions, and consistent with tlhe following criteria.
Woodland Ridge Subdivision was approved by the City of Springfield (Case Nmttber :811-22-000040-
TYP2)
5. Whether fie appiicaM's proposed replanning no -new over or vege Labra is ars adequate substitute fm'the
trees to be felled.
Street frees will be placed along all streets within the development, with species being selected front the
approved City of Springfield street tree list.
Canopy trees along the South line of the detention pond are being designed by Anderson Associates
(Landscape Architect). These trees will have two functions; Provide shade for the water in the
detention pond to reduce water temperatures and provide aesthetic appeal from inside the development
and properties to the South
Largetees proposed m be planted on the ridge are intended to fill in gaps at the top ofthe hill for view
purposes. These tees will be selected by the Landscape Arcbitax to insure a cohesive inixnrre of tees
visible to the public.
Most of the large existing meson the ridge are on the North (downhill side). Ilrew aremostly being
retained, which will preserve the view frmn the Nath side of the hillside.
6. tPiether slash left on the property poses signifecarzt fire hazard or liability to the City.
Slash created from the tree removal process will he ionmcd Cram the site to reduce tire bastard,
7. KWather thefellingis consistent with the guidelines specified in the Field Gold, to Oregon Forestry
Practices Rules published by the State of Oregon, Deparhaeal ofForesoy, as they apply to the northwest
Oregon region.
Tree felling is mnsistem with adopted guidelines and published rules.
8.. Mieteer transportation oferimprrrent to and eguipmem and meas from the sire can be accomplished
na host a nwfor dfstnrbanee m neorhy reridems.
The tree removal process is incorporated min the larger subdivision construction project. Colamuctum
ratite will access the site from the existing street sRrb at Holy Street_ Appropriate traffic control will be
installed, but will be routed through the o isthrg Weshvinds Subdivision.
This request for a tree retrieval permit is in compliance with the approval criterion for Springfield 5.19-125{ thus
the applicant respectfully requests that the City approve this application. if there are any general questions abom
this project, please do not hesitate to contact Scott Morrie, PF via email (scotlmorisimno-ener con t or phone
(541-302-9790)
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