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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPacket, DRC PLANNER 4/26/2023AGENDA DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT 225 FIFTH STREET Conference Room 616/ MS Teams Staff Review; Tuesday, May 16, 2023 9;00-9,•30 am, 1. Tree Felling Permit 811-23-000080-TYP2 811-22-000215-PROJ Dustin McCluskey Assessor's Map: 17-03-25-24 TL: 402 Address: 1638 S Street Existing Use: residential Applicant submitted proposal to remove 13 trees for residential development Planner: Tom Sievers Meeting: Tuesday, May 16, 2023 9:00 — 9:30 virtual meeting via Microsoft Teams The Complete DRC Packet for this meeting is available online for you to review or print out from the laserfiche website: htti)://www.si)ringfield-or.gov/weblink8/browse.asi)x a k - �� .0 _O'�` O. Ou O w 4f9 �x^r O�py �8 Overs. © P8x ©491 � 1Fl8 O`yall"Ovxv O G Ovi It Oaw- O.O 5 Ovn: OV Oi O ,.5 OM: 4h ` , O O.- O0.. O,nF City of Springfield Development Services Department 225 Fifth Street Springfield, OR 97477 Tree Felling Permit SPRINGFIELD I& Required Project Information (Applicant: Applicant Name: Dustin McCluskey complete this section) Phone: 541.968.6990 Company: Fax: Address: 6244 Fernhill Loop, Springfield, OR 97477 Applicant's Rep.: Carol Schirmer Phone: 541.234.5108 Company, Schirmer Consulting, LLC Fax: Address: PO Box 10424, Eugene, OR 97440 Property Owner: Dustin McCluskey Phone: 541.968.6990 Company: Fax: Address: 6244 Fernhill Loop, Springfield, OR 97477 ASSESSOR'S MAP NO: 17032524 TAX LOT NOS : 00402 Property Address: 1638 S Street Size of Property: .27 Acres El Square Feet ❑ Description of If you are filling in this form by hand, please attach your proposal description to this application. Proposal: Proposed multi -family development with associated parking and stormivater treatment Si natures: Please si n and print your name and date in the appropriate Required Property Information (City Intake Associated Cases: box on the next pace. Staff., complete this section) Signs: Case No.: Date: Reviewed by: Application Fee: $ Technical Fee: $ Posta a Fee: $ TOTAL FEES: $ PROJECT NUMBER: Revised 1/1/08 Molly Markarian 1 of 5 TREE FELLING PERMIT McCluskey S Street: Cottage Cluster A RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT Assessor's Map Tax Lots 17 03 25 24 00402 April 20, 2023 Schirmer Consulting, LLC • PO Box 10424, Eugene, OR 97440 • (541) 234-5108 Landscape Architecture t Land Use Planning McCluskey S Street Page 2 of e Tree Feling Permit: Written Statement Aoril M. 2023 Table of Contents Part I Project Summary Part 11 Approval Criteria and Supporting Evidence Items Submitted Separately Title Report Deed Site Plan: full size Site Plan: 8 %x 11 SrJthmsr ConaRng, LLC • PO Sox 10424, Eugene, OR 97440 • (541) 234-5109 Landscape Architedure ♦ Land Use Planning Page 3 of 6 Tree Felling Pennnit: Written Statement Aoril 20, 2023 IiBd:1Jd4ULI"J40J,IkI McCluskey Multi -Family A Cottage Cluster Project Applicant Dustin McCluskey 6244 Fernhill Loop Springfield, OR 97477 Contact: Dustin McCluskey Email: dustin.j.mccluskey@gmail.com Phone: 541.968.6990 Applicant's Representative Landscape Architect + Land Use Planner Schirmer Consulting, LLC PO Box 10424 Eugene, OR 97440 Contact: Carol Schirmer Email: schirmer@schirmerconsulting.com Phone: 541.234.5108 Designer Luke Designs, Inc 1253'D' Street Springfield, OR 97477 Contact: Monty Luke Email: lukedesigns@mac.com Phone: 541.746.7757 Civil Engineer KPFF Consulting Engineers 800 Willamette Street Suite 400 Eugene, OR 97401 Contact: Anna Backus Email: anna.backus@kpff.com Phone: 541.684.4902 Surveyor KPFF Consulting Engineers 800 Willamette Street Suite 400 Eugene, OR 97401 Contact: Mike Pinske Email: mike.pinske@kpff.com Phone: 541.684.4902 This information is submitted as general site information for the Tree Felling Permit SMimer Consulting, LLC • PO Sox 10424, Eugene, OR 97440 • (541) 234-5109 Land shape Arohitedure ♦ t d Use Planning McCluskey 5 Street Page 4 or 8 Tree Felling Permit: Written Statement Apr1120 2023 Part I: Project Summary Project Name: McCluskey S Street (Cottage Cluster) Project Proposal: Construct a 6 unit Cottage Cluster (6 new units, 1 existing) Project Location: 1638 S Street, Springfield, OR 9747 Map and Tax Lot: 17 03 25 24 00402 Property Size: 11,761 sF or .27 acres (gross) Existing Zoning: R-1 Existing Use: Residential (Single dwelling) Proposed Use: Residential (Single dwelling plus 6 new dwellings) Prior Land Use Decisions • The subject proper y was annexed into the city around 1973. Location and Site Context The subject property is a fairly typical single unit dwelling in a residential neighborhood comprised primarily of other single unit dwellings. To the east is a large church and commercial development. To the north is T Street and to the west is 17th Street. The subject property fronts on S Street. The subject property is comprised of one tax lot that is currently submitted for building permit. The single dwelling will be retained and 6 additional units will be added in the form of (2) triplexes. Together they will form a cottage cluster. Existing Conditions The subject property is relatively flat. There are some fairly sizeable trees on the northern portion of the property that will need to be removed in orderto construct the housing units. There are some smaller conifers in the center of the site that followthe existing fence line. The remainder of the site contains grass and plantings typical of a residential neighborhood. WRITTEN STATEMENT In accordance with Tree Felling Permit submittal requirements, this written statement demonstrates that the proposal complies with the criteria contained in SDC 5.19-125. Applicable sections ofthe code are in regular font and the responses in italics. II. APPROVAL CRITERIA AND SUPPORTIVE FINDINGS The location, species, and size ofthe trees proposed for removal are shown on the attached Tree Felling Plan. 13 trees are proposed for removal. The removal will be Completed by a contractor licensed to do the work using accepted site clearing and has felling techniques and procedures. Orr-ste supervision will be present at the time of removal to ensure that no damage to surrounding properties occurs. 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. Schirmer Consulting, LLC • PO Box 10424, Eugene, OR 97440 • (541) 234-5108 Lantlseape Architedure ♦ Land Use Planning McCluskey S Street Page 5 a 6 Tree Feling Permit: Written Statement April M, M23 The proposal is for new construction of a cottage cluster that includes 6 new housing units (2- triplexes)t, associated parking, landscaping, utilities and stormwater management. The development on land zoned R-1 to be developed with Middle Housing warrants the proposed felling. The requested removal complies with applicable standards. Development ofthe property will require removal ofall ofthe existing trees on the site. Along with new building construction, grading, paving, site utilities and other improvements will occur. The proposed felling is warranted. 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. The proposed felling is consistent with State standards, Metro Plan policies and City ordinances and provisions affecting the environmental quality ofthe area. Felling oftmes proposed to be removed will not have an adverse impact on environmental quality. New trees are required as part ofthe development proposal as well as street trees. These trees will be context appropriate, irrigated, healthy, well maintained and cared for. The loss of campy will eventually be replaced as the proposed trees will have sufficient room to grow. Currently the existing trees are all growing too close together to allow for their continued health and viability. Appropriate erosion control measures will be practiced during the construction. Stormwater will be treated on site prior to being released thereby protecting water quality of any streams the water may find its way to. Removal ofthe trees from the subject property should not have a long-term adverse affect on the surrounding physical and visual environment. The site is relatively small and is bordered on east, west and with sides by residential development. The project will plant trees sufficient to meet SDC standards with respect to parking lot planting and general landscape planting. The trees to be removed are not uncommon or specimen varieties that would warrant special protection. The trees are generally located along existing property boundaries or have sell seeded to create additional trees. The trees are not part of a larger woodland or tree stand. Some ofthe conifers are showing signs of diseaselnsect infestation. All of the trees are negatively impacting other trees by their proximity. The trees are quite large for a small scale neighborhood and the size of the lot. Neighboring properties will benefit from the additional solar access that will now be available. 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. It is necessary to remove trees to construct the proposed development. See Site Plan. All ofthe trees are in the footprint of the buildings, parking and utilities. 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. A building permit has been submitted for the development of this project. The removal of these trees through the building permit process is consistent with the site's development potential. E. Whether the applicant's proposed replanting of new trees or vegetation is an adequate substitute for the trees to be felled. S& mer CmsuBng, LLC • PO Box 10424, Eugene, OR 97440 • (541) 234-5188 t dscape Amhitedure ♦ t d Use Planning McCluskey S Street Page 6 of 6 Tree Feling Permit: Mew Statanent April M, M23 Replacement trees will be ofa 2" caliper in accordance with SDC requirements. Replacement within the development area will result in an almost 1:1 replacement oftmes on the subject property. The quantity ofnew trees will meet SDC quantity requirements. The proposed trees will be healthy nursery stock, context appropriate, irrigated and maintained. Eventually the tree canopy and the trees themselves will replace the existing canopy that is being removed. In accordance with SDC new trees will meet city standards as set forth in the Springfield Engineering Design Standards and Procedures Manual. Regarding Vegetation and Re -Vegetation, the proposed planting plan will adequately replace existing trees with approved types and sizes oftmes in appropriate locations. Furthermore, the entirety of the landscape improvements will include shrubs, ground cover and lawn areas where there currently is just weeds, a few shrubs and lawn. All the plantings will be irrigated and maintained. F. Whether slash left on the property poses significant fire hazard or liability to the City. All trees and slash will be removed from the site within 72 hours. No slash or other fire hazard posing liability to the City will result from the proposed removal ofthe trees. 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. The proposedtme felling is consistent with the specifad guidelines. The Oregon Department of Forestry throughout its Community and Urban Forestry program, advocates for selecting appropriate tree species based on site conditions, avoiding invading exotic species, and reforesting the urban environment, As discussed above, the applicant is proposing practical replacement planting that include species from Springfield's approved species list that are compatible with the scale of the proposed development. Therefore, the Oregon Department of Forestry objectives have been met by this tree felling proposal. H. Whether transportation of equipment to and equipment and trees from the site can be accomplished without a major disturbance to nearby residents. Construction access to the site will be from S Street. This is a residential neighborhood, and all appropriate measures will be taken to respect and accommodate the neighborhood. Safety is always a concern so transportation of equipment and trees through the residential neighborhood will occur as is practical. Tree felling activities will take place between the hours of 8.00 AM and 5.00 PM, Monday through Friday, and will be of limited duration. Therefore, transportation of equipment and trees from the site will be accomplished without major disturbances to nearby residents in compliance with this criterion. Based on the information and findings contained in this written statement and accompanying plan, the proposed development meets the Tree Felling criteria of approval contained in the Springfield Development Code. Therefore, the applicant requests that the City of Springfield approve the proposal. If you have any questions or need additional clarification, please do not hesitate to call. We look forward to your review and approval of this permit. Sincerely, Schirmer Consulting, LLC Carol Schirmer Principal SMhmer CmsuBng, LLC • PO Box 10424, Eugene, OR 97440 • (541) 234-51M t dscape Amhitedure ♦ t d Use Planning MW ana ®ax LOT POovL`' ZTJ LFRXB ® .om v .vm Q v.�.� YafYYiibF�_ hhPLbb r" 1� TMES TO BE MM D z Ati�Poryo9 II xo�sE assraE°. _— � a\ a m — v ��VICIXITY Dm---------_ w w _I p ofw {I�fL—� — —tom MM uu� t Imes..h Fv l Y �m^.._.� TR1.0 w w uwx m ,\\ uwx ���•�d.