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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApplication APPLICANT 9/27/2022City of Springfield Development Services Department 225 Fifth Street Springfield, OR 97477 Tree Felling Permit $PNINOPI� Required Project Information (Applicant., complete this section) Applicant Name: Cherry Springs, LLC Phone: Company: Fax: Address: 3025 West 7th Place, Eugene OR 97402 Applicant's Rep.: Teresa Bishow Phone: 541-514-1029 Company: Bishow Consulting LLC Fax: Address: P.O. Box 50721, Eugene OR 97405 Property Owner: Cherry Springs, LLC Phone: Company: Brent Lanz, Manager Fax: Address: 3025 West 7th Place, Eugene OR 97402 ASSESSOR'S MAP NO: 17-02-32-41 TAX LOT NOS : 400 Property Address: Not Assigned - Located east side of 48th St, north of Main St 7-? Size of Property: 7.3 acres residential portion only Pc.Acres 1� Square Feet ❑ Description of If you are filling in this form by hand, please attach your proposal description to this application. Pro osal:Tree felling based on City approved Cherry Springs Site Plan Review 811-21-000015-TYP2 Signatures: Please si n and printyour name and date in the aaaLaaaaje box on the next a e. Required Property Information (City Intake Staff. complete this section) Associated Cases: I Signs: Case No.: -z-2-0000 3 —rYPa I Date: "/2--7 -1i 1 Reviewed by; Q Application Fee: 1�i ,� Postage Fee: O TOTAL FEES: J045' s -s PROJECT NUMBER: Revised 1/i Molly Markarian 1 of 5 Signatures me n�wersiynea aAncwleapes mat me Inmrmnhon In mle applwaan Iz <an«tena aaraM. Applicant: Z — Data: 9/22/2022 Signature Temsa Bishow Print If me.,R..tI. no[megvne5 U.e ovmer heresy grantscennlsslon forme eppl lc MMIn hIVft, WhAf. Owner: 8za aC L�uV Date: 9/26/2022 Signature Brent Lanz for Cherry Springs, LL C Print mvls l(1/a5 nWlY aeamrlm 2.15 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. Rev,sed 1/1/08 Molly Markarian 3 of 5 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. ® 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. ® Tree Felling Permit Application Form ® Copy of the Deed ® Copy of a Preliminary Title Report issued within the past 30 days documenting ownership and listing all encumbrances. ® 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. ® 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. ® Copy of the Plot Plan Reduced to SIA" X 11", which will be mailed as part of the required neighboring property notification packet. Revised 1/1/08 Molly Markarian 4 of 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. H. Whether transportation of equipment to and equipment and trees from the site can be accomplished without a major disturbance to nearby residents. Revised 1/1/08 Molly Markeden 5 .1's aO�BoSHOW PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 375 West 4"' Ave., Ste 204 P.O. Be. 50721 Eugene, OR 97405 541-514-1029 temsa@bishowmnswiting.com September 27, 2022 City of Springfield Development Services Department 225 Fifth Street Springfield, OR 97477 RE: CHERRY SPRINGS TREE FELLING PERMIT This written narrative provides findings demonstrating the Cherry Springs Tree Felling Permit complies with the Tree Felling Permit Criteria in SDC 5.19-125. Approval criteria are listed below in bold italics followed by the Applicant's findings. 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 ofthe trees with respect to disease, hazardous or unsafe conditions, danger offalling, proximity to existing structures or proposed construction, or Interference with utility services or pedestrian or vehicular traffic safety warrants the proposed felling. A.1 The proposed construction of the approved Cherry Springs Site Plan Review warrants the proposed tree felling (City file 811-21-000015-TYP2). A.2 The proposed extension of utility services, 48'h Street improvements, and the extension of "B" Street warrants the proposed tree felling (City file P31070 Cherry Springs 48" St PIP). A.3 Several of the trees on the site are in poor condition showing overall stress, damaged trunks, topped main trunks, and broken branches. B. Whether the proposedfelling 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 ofsurface runoff and water quality of streams; scenic quality; andgeologicalsites. B.1 During the Site Plan Review process, the proposed development was extensively Tree Felling Permit Narrative Page 2 of 5 Pp7' BISHOW Cherry Springs September 27, 2022 6d CONSULTING reviewed for consistency with State standards, Metro Plan policies, and City Ordinances affecting environmental quality. The City findings approving the Site Plan Review are incorporated herein. C. Whether itis necessary to remove trees in order to constructproposed improvements asspecifred in an approved development plan, grading permits and construction drawings. C.1 It is necessary to remove the trees on the site in order to construct improvements specified in the approved Site Plan Review (City file 811-21-000015-TYP2) and the Public Improvement Plans (City file P31070 Cherry Springs 48t^ St PIP). D. In the event that no Development Plan has been approved by the City, felling of trees will he permitted on a limited basis.... D.1 The property owner has an approved Development Plan so this criterion is not applicable. Tree Felling Permit Narrative Page 3 of 5 Qq BISHOW Cherry Springs September 27, 2022 RiA CONSULTI NG E. Whether the applicants proposed replanting of new trees or vegetation is an adequate substitute far the trees to be felled. E.1 The Site Plan Review approval included detailed landscape plans to provide a variety of trees, shrubs, and ground cover throughout the site. The landscape plans include planting 102 new trees on the residential portion of the site. These trees include a variety of species suitable for different locations throughout the residential development. E.2 The Site Plan Review approval included a total of 58 new street trees - 32 along 48th Street and 22 along "B" Street. The specific location and quantity of trees were further reviewed during the City's PIP process. The street tree species were selected from the City's approved list of street trees. F. Whetherslash left on the propertyposes significantfrre hazard or liability to the GYry. F.1 Following the tree felling, the general contractor will clear the site and commence construction of the new development. Vegetative debris resulting from tree felling will be removed in a timely manner to prevent causing a significant fire hazard or liability to the City. G. Whether thefelling is consistentwith theguidelines 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. G.1 The State of Oregon website states, "The Oregon Forest Practices Act (FPA) sets standards for all commercial activity involving the establishment, management, or harvesting of trees on Oregon's forestlands." The Cherry Springs site is not one of Oregon's forestlands. H. Whether transportation ofequipment to and equipment and treesfrom the site can be accomplished without a major disturbance to nearby residents. H.1 A general contractor, licensed in the State of Oregon, will supervise the transportation of equipment to and equipment and trees from the site in compliance with the approved traffic control plan. The general contractor will comply with city noise regulations and other requirements to minimize disturbance to nearby neighbors. H.2 Trees and debris hauled from the site will use 481h Street to minimize impacts on local streets to the east of the site. Tree Felling Permit Narrative Page 4 of 5 VOq BISHOW Cherry Springs September 27, 2022 6MCONSULTING In summary, this Tree Felling Permit is requested to allow all of the existing trees on the residential portion of the development site to be removed and one tree at the existing terminus of "B" Street in the future public right-of-way. Removal of the trees will allow construction to commence on the City approved Cherry Springs development. The Tree Felling Permit complies with the approval criteria. Sincerely, Yeresa t3(2l Teresa Bishow, AICP Site Plan Review - Exhibit "J" — Existing Tree Clusters Site Plan Review — Landscape Plans, Sheets L1, L2, and L3 Tree Felling Permit Narrative Page 5 of 5 Pd' BISHOW Chevy Springs September 27, 2022 BE CONSULTING O 0000 O- Q�aP� 1 a �s4e� s mise' ad IM i 3 A 6 9 19 Oil 2 0 0 9qq a«a1 ;R ,g 9RW 6e9i€P =Ega sgi}}gai gk .1 IRH i. s S3v - s 4 } -9a \ • + \ , N G NH O p pi D'o 0 A' 0 0 0; a oom m Tree Cluster Information des In cluster: • annus IaNdle (Oregqon Ash) • Pmnrs sp. (Blum BChoryl Possible Fill sbonwood) ba'semiloe (Califanie Black Cottonwood) Carblus: Many trees hei covered in ivy (Hecdre helix) and blackberries. ©Spedee in dueler: • Pmnrs sp. (Blum species) © 5pedeain donor: r= lefildie (Oregon Ash) OSpecies In .1 d.: •Parlous Offoba (Oregon Ash) Condition: Mossawoed 4-0 Species In cluster: •Unknown shrub species Condition: Unheanhy, moss-oovered 0-0 Spedee in duster: Pcpulus brchocerpe bdsamlloe (Callfonis Black Cottonwood) Condi on: Ok hearth CD II`A=Fduder: • Acer sp. (Ixesumpfive Noway Maple) PWwulus tachaarpe be5emnere (Caftlomia Black Cottonwood) Condition: Blackbemes growing up trunks. ® `l les In Cluster: • Unknown multi -stemmed tree/shrub Condition: Unheanhg mostly dead. ®Spedeslnduabr. •Unknown multi stemmed tree/shmb Condition: Poo, Spedee In duabr: •Acer sp. (presumpfive Noway Maple) Condition: Good. ®Spedee In euabr: • Aoersp. (presumptive Na ayy, M e) • unknown multi stemmed tee shim Condition: Blackbemes growing up trunks. ?pedes In duster: • Prunus sp. (Cherry species) • Corylus sp. Hazelnut species) Condition: Poohealth. G-0 Specles In dusted •Unknown multi stemmed tree/shrub General Notes: _ S. A,, species Identifications are inferences. For exact species, we recommend oansulting a Certified Arboist. 2. Species condition based on visual analysis only 3. Many species within free dusters were being overgrown with invasive ivy, blackberries, and/or moss. 4. Al locafions of tree clusters are splooumafe. 48th St. le� To Mein St. --4 Trees in Adjacent ROW: Speclea In duster: •Prunus sp. Cherry species) • Poppuulus ocvpa belsemllere (Califomis 9atl< Cononwaod) Ill in currier: 1 • Pmnussp.(Cherryspedes) • Po ulus Vichoozrpa belsenxlere (Cali�oma Back Cononw000) Specles In cluster: • Cei sp. (Hazelnut species) Condition: Poor hearth - blackberry infested. QSpeClealneuder: • Acer sp. (presumpfive Norway Mage) Condition: Used © Spec les In cluster: nknowm shrub species ?M Iles In cluster: •Unknown shrub species Condition: Unhe9thy; mossaovered Cleo In CludeC cimnihitlao�r�z64semaaa (Ca ifoa Black Cottonwood) Condition: Descries. ©S edes In duster: Tea Ill •Unknown shrub species • Ouocus sp. (presumptive Seel Oak) Condition: Unheanhy; blackberry, covered Con d on: Good. Tree to be protected during construction. © Sppecleslnduder: O 7M Spedex Pnvms sp. (Cherryspecies) Picee sp. (presumptive Colonel Blue Spuce) Condition: OK hearth. Condi on: Poor, damaged. Tree to be removed during constmction. 0 W 160 Fee tMl LeA � MM rutin, aort ol.dno mT� J