HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020 05 19 AIS ZMA AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Meeting Date: 5/19/2020
Meeting Type: Regular Meeting Staff Contact/Dept.: Melissa Cariño, DPW
Staff Phone No: 541.744.4068
Estimated Time: 30 minutes S P R I N G F I E L D PLANNING COMMISSION Council Goals: Promote and Enhance
our Hometown Feel while Focusing on Livability and Environmental Quality ITEM TITLE: AMENDMENT TO THE SPRINGFIELD ZONING MAP TO REZONE
APPROXIMATELY 1 ACRE OF LAND LOCATED AT 6185 MAIN STREET AND IDENTIFIED AS ASSESSOR’S MAP 17-02-34-34, TAX LOT 700 FROM
LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (LDR) TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (MDR)
ACTION REQUESTED: Conduct a public hearing and deliberations, and approve, approve with conditions, or deny a request for Zoning Map Amendment from Low Density Residential (LDR) to Medium Density Residential (MDR), consistent with the Metro Plan diagram.
ISSUE STATEMENT: City staff identified a plan-zone conflict on the subject site during pre-development discussions. The applicant is now requesting to change the subject site’s zoning from Low Density Residential (LDR) to Medium Density Residential (MDR) to facilitate future development.
ATTACHMENTS: Attachment 1: PC Order - Zoning Map Amendment Request 811-20-000055-TYP2
Exhibit A: Zoning Change Area Description Exhibit B: Staff Report and Findings Attachment 2: Current Zoning Diagram Attachment 3: Proposed Zoning Diagram Attachment 4: Application Submittals
DISCUSSION/ FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Site Plan Criteria of Approval require a development site’s zoning to be consistent with the comprehensive plan designation. The subject site is currently designated Medium Density Residential (MDR) on the Metro Plan diagram, but is zoned as
Low Density Residential (LDR). This plan/zone conflict can be resolved by approval of this request.
Plan-zone conflict resolution occurs at the request of land owners during the development process. There is no direct financial impact on the applicant. The City invests staff time to process the amendment but the investment moves the City
forward in the larger effort to resolve the various plan-zone conflicts dating to the adoption of the Metro Plan or subsequent refinement plans. Staff finds the proposal consistent with the applicable criteria for Zoning Map Amendments and recommend approval of the proposed change. The Planning Commission may approve, approve with conditions, or deny a Zoning Map Amendment based upon approval criteria Springfield Development Code (SDC) 5.22-115C. The Planning Commission’s decision is final unless appealed to the Springfield City Council as provided in SDC 5.3-120.
BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF SPRINGFIELD, OREGON
FINAL ORDER FOR:
AMENDMENT TO THE SPRINGFIELD ZONING MAP TO REZONE
APPROXIMATELY 1 ACRE OF LAND LOCATED AT 6185 MAIN STREET AND
IDENTIFIED AS ASSESSOR’S MAP 17-02-34-34, TAX LOT 700 FROM LOW
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (LDR) TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (MDR)
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NATURE OF THE APPLICATION
Rezone an approximately 1-acre parcel located at 6185 Main Street (Map 17-02-34-34, Tax Lot 700)
from Low Density Residential (LDR) to Medium Density Residential (MDR). The subject property is more
particularly described in Exhibit A to this Order.
Timely and sufficient notice of the public hearing has been provided, pursuant to SDC 5.2-115.
On May 19, 2020, the Springfield Planning Commission held a public hearing and conducted
deliberations on the proposed Zoning Map Amendment. The staff report, written comments, and
testimony of those who spoke at the public hearing were entered into the record.
CONCLUSION
On the basis of this record, the proposed Zoning Map amendment is consistent with the criteria of SDC
5.22-115. This general finding is supported by the specific findings of fact and conclusion in the Staff
Report and Findings, attached hereto as Exhibit B.
ORDER/RECOMMENDATION
It is ORDERED by the Springfield Planning Commission that Case Number 811-20-000055-TYP3, Zoning
Map Amendment, be approved. This ORDER was presented to and approved by the Planning
Commission on May 19, 2020.
____________________________ ____________________
Planning Commission Chairperson Date
ATTEST
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Attachment 1, Page 1 of 1
ZONING CHANGE AREA DESCRIPTION
All that parcel of land known as Tax Lot 700, in Lane County, Oregon Assessor’s Map number 17023434;
also including what is shown as a “1.9’ strip owned by Bennett” on said Assessor’s Map, and also
including the southerly half of the Public Right of Way shown on said Assessor’s Map as McKenzie
Highway, aka Main Street in Springfield, Oregon; said parcel being further described as follows:
Beginning at a point on the South boundary of the McKenzie Highway 2644 feet East (shown on a 1980
Survey by Charles W. Guile, PLS 472, as 2642.10 feet) and 550.84 feet South (shown on a 1980 survey by
Charles W. Guile, PLS 472, as 532.43 feet) of the Northwest corner of the Stephen Gager Donation Land
Claim No. 45, Notification No. 7079, Township 17 South, Range 2 West of the Willamette Meridian;
thence West 66.0 feet; thence South 660.0 feet; thence East 66.0 feet; thence North 660.0 feet to the
Point of Beginning, in Lane County, Oregon.
ALSO INCLUDING: the southerly 40 feet of the McKenzie Highway, aka Main Street in Springfield,
Oregon, which has a right of way width of 80 feet, being directly North of and adjacent to the above
described property.
Exhibit A, Page 1 of 1
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Staff Report and Findings
Planning Commission
Zoning Map Amendment Request
(ALLC, LLC)
Hearing Date: May 19, 2020
Case Number: 811-20-000055-TYP3
Applicant: Nathan Wiedenmann, ALLC, LLC
Property Owner: Nathan Wiedenmann, ALLC, LLC
Site: A 1-acre property located at 6185 Main Street (Assessor’s Map 17-02-34-34, Tax Lot 700).
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REQUEST
The Planning Commission is asked to conduct a public hearing then deliberate and approve, approve with
conditions, or deny the Zoning Map Amendment from Low Density Residential (LDR) to Medium Density
Residential (MDR).
SITE INFORMATION/BACKGROUND
The Zoning Map Amendment is requested for a 1-acre vacant parcel located at 6185 Main Street and is identified as
Assessor’s Map 17-02-34-34, Tax Lot 700. The proposed Zoning Map Amendment would help facilitate future
development of multi-unit residential dwelling units on the subject site. This application was submitted on March
24, 2020.
In accordance with Section 3.2-205C of the Springfield Development Code (SDC), the Medium Density
Residential (MDR) land district: (1) Establishes sites for residential development where primarily multifamily
dwellings are permitted and the density range is 14 to 28 dwelling units per net acre, and (2) Provides for a limited
range of neighborhood uses that provide services for residents. The proposed change of zoning from non-
conforming Low Density Residential (LDR) to Medium Density Residential (MDR) is consistent with and does not
affect the Metro Plan designation. The proposed Type III Zoning Map amendment would resolve a Plan Zone
Conflict and provide consistency between the City’s Metro Plan and Zoning Map diagrams.
Notification and Written Comments
Notification of the May 19, 2020 Planning Commission public hearing was sent to all property owners and residents
within 300 feet of the outer boundary of the subject site on April 30, 2020. Notification was also published in the
April 29, 2020 edition of The Register Guard. Staff also posted notices on the subject site and on the City’s website.
No written comments were received.
On April 16, 2020, the Governor issued Executive Order 20-16, which requires governing bodies to hold
public meetings and hearings by telephone, video, or through other electronic or virtual means whenever
possible. The governing body must make available a method by which the public can listen to or virtually
attend the public meeting or hearing at the time it occurs. Executive Order 20-16 allows governing bodies
to accept public testimony by telephone, video, or other virtual or electronic means, or to provide a means to
submit written testimony (including email or other electronic methods) that the governing body can consider
in a timely manner. Executive Order 20-16 overrides conflicting requirements for quasi-judicial public
hearings in state law or in the Springfield Development Code or Metro Plan.
The May 19 public hearing is being conducted via online meeting platform that allows members of the
public to listen to the meeting online or by calling a toll free number. Members of the public may provide
Exhibit B, Page 1 of 4
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testimony to the Planning Commission by observing the online meeting at City Hall, or by joining the
online meeting remotely. Details regarding how to join the online meeting were provided in the Planning
Commission meeting agenda, and posted on the City’s website.
Criteria of Approval
Section 5.22-100 of the SDC contains the criteria of approval for Zoning Map amendments. The Criteria of Zoning
Map amendment approval criteria are as follows:
SDC 5.22-115 APPLICABLE CRITERIA
C. Zoning Map amendment criteria of approval:
1. Consistency with applicable Metro Plan policies and the Metro Plan diagram;
2. Consistency with applicable Refinement Plans, Plan District maps, Conceptual Development Plans
and functional plans; and
3. The property is presently provided with adequate public facilities, services and transportation
networks to support the use, or these facilities, services and transportation networks are planned to
be provided concurrently with the development of the property.
4. Legislative Zoning Map amendments that involve a Metro Plan Diagram amendment shall:
a. Meet the approval criteria specified in Section 5.14-100; and
b. Comply with Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 660-012-0060, where applicable.
Proposed Findings In Support of Zone Change Approval
Criterion: Zoning Map amendment criteria of approval:
1. Consistency with applicable Metro Plan policies and the Metro Plan diagram;
Finding 1: The adopted Metro Plan is the principal policy document that creates the broad framework for
land use planning within the City of Springfield. The adoption of Springfield Ordinance #6268 included
the new Springfield 2030 Refinement Plan Residential Land Use and Housing Element. The policies and
implementation actions of the Springfield 2030 Refinement Plan Residential Land Use and Housing
Element are intended to refine and update the goals, objectives and policies of the Metro Plan’s Residential
Land Use and Housing Element. Therefore, both plans are applicable to this zoning map amendment
request and the rezone must be consistent with both the Metro Plan and the Springfield Comprehensive
Plan. The following findings in this section identify and show compliance with the applicable Metro Plan
policies.
Finding 2: The goal of the Metro Plan – Residential Land Use and Housing Element is to “[p]rovide viable
residential communities so all residents can choose sound, affordable housing that meets individual needs.”
Finding 3: Policy A.2 of the Metro Plan states, “Residentially designated land within the UGB should be
zoned consistent with the Metro Plan and applicable plans and policies[.]” To the extent that the subject
site is a residential designation, this zone change is consistent with this policy. See attached exhibits for
existing and proposed zoning of the subject site.
Exhibit B, Page 2 of 4
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Finding 4: The subject site is designated Medium Density Residential (MDR) on the Metro Plan diagram.
The Residential designation is implemented by the requested change to MDR zoning, as detailed in the
Springfield Development Code (SDC) Section 3.2-200C. The MDR district establishes sites where
primarily multifamily dwellings are permitted at the density range of 14-28 dwelling units per net acre.
Finding 5: The proposal is to amend the Zoning Map to allow higher residential density on the subject site.
The site is currently zoned Low Density Residential (LDR), where primarily detached single-family
dwellings and duplexes are permitted with a density range of 6-14 dwelling units per net acre, as detailed
in SDC Section 3.2-200A.
Finding 6: The proposed Zoning Map Amendment is consistent with the Metro Plan diagram.
2. Consistency with applicable Refinement Plans, Plan District maps, Conceptual Development Plans and
functional plans;
Finding 7: There are no applicable Plan District maps, refinement plans, or Conceptual Development plans
applicable to the subject site.
Finding 8: The Public Facilities and Services Plan and the 2035 Transportation System Plan are functional
plans applicable to the subject site. However, there are no policies in either of these plans that are
applicable criteria of approval for this proposed Zoning Map Amendment. Therefore, the applicant’s
proposal meets this criterion of approval.
3. The property is presently provided with adequate public facilities, services and transportation
networks to support the use, or these facilities, services and transportation networks are planned to be
provided concurrently with the development of the property.
Finding 9: The subject site has frontage and access along a developed urban transportation network (Main
Street/OR-126). Aster Street, a local street, will provide additional local street access and connectivity. All
streets serving the subject site will be extended and/or improved to City standards at the time of
development pursuant to SDC 4.3-105.
Finding10: Standard utilities are currently available along the existing property frontage on Main Street and
from future Aster Street connections. DPW Engineering staff have reviewed the current rezone proposal
and found that existing facilities can be extended to serve the subject site at the time of development
pursuant to SDC 4.3-120:
Sanitary Sewer - There are existing lines along the Main Street frontage, midway across the subject
site, and a stub from the east on Aster Street with adequate capacity to serve the site. .
Stormwater – There are existing stormwater lines with sufficient capacity to serve the site from the
Main Street frontage, midway across the subject site, and a stub from the east in Aster Street.
Electric and Water – Both Springfield Utility Board (SUB) Water and Electric Divisions found that
there are adequate transformers and water mains to serve the site along Main Street and to the east
of the property along Aster Street.
Standard Utilities – Other utilities such as telephone land lines, CATV, or natural gas are typically
extended to developable properties within standard public and private utility easements at the time
of development.
4. Legislative Zoning Map amendments that involve a Metro Plan Diagram amendment shall:
a. Meet the approval criteria specified in Section 5.14-100; and
b. Comply with Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 660-012-0060, where applicable.
Exhibit B, Page 3 of 4
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Finding 11: The requested Zone Change is being undertaken as a quasi-judicial, site-specific change in
compliance with provisions of the adopted Metro Plan and Section 3.2-205.C of the Springfield
Development Code (SDC). Because the proposed MDR zoning is consistent with the Residential land use
designation found on the Metro Plan diagram, a Comprehensive Plan amendment is not required or
warranted. Therefore, the criterion to comply with SDC 5.14-100 is not applicable.
Finding 12: The Transportation Planning Rule (TPR), OAR 660-012-0060(1), requires a local government
to put in place certain mitigation measures if an amendment to a land use regulation (including a zoning
map amendment) would “significantly affect” an existing or planned transportation facility. OAR 660-012-
0060 (9) provides that the “local government may find that an amendment to a zoning map does not
significantly affect an existing or planned transportation facility” if all the requirements in subsections (a)-
(c) are met.
Finding 13: OAR 660-012-0060-(9)(a) requires that the proposed zoning map amendment be consistent
with the existing comprehensive plan map designation, and the map amendment does not change the
comprehensive plan map. As found above, the proposal amends only the Springfield Zoning Map, and not
the Metro Plan diagram.
Finding 14: OAR 660-012-0060-(9)(b) requires that the local government has an acknowledged
Transportation System Plan (TSP) and that the proposed zoning map amendment is consistent with the
TSP. The Springfield 2035 TSP was acknowledged by DLCD, and the proposed zone change is consistent
with the TSP, and does not affect TSP policies or projects.
Finding 15: OAR 660-012-0060-(9)(c) requires that the area subject to the proposed zoning map
amendment is not subject to an exemption from the TPR standards pursuant to a prior UGB amendment or
TSP amendment to account for urbanization of the area. The subject site is within the Springfield UGB and
City limits, so this criterion is not applicable.
Finding 16: Because the proposed zoning map amendment meets all the criteria of OAR 660-012-0060-
(9)(a)-(c), the proposed amendment does not “significantly affect” an existing or planned transportation
facility under OAR 660-012-0060(1) and therefore complies with the TPR and OAR 660-012-0060.
Conclusion: Based on the above-listed criteria, City staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve the
proposal because it meets the stated criteria for Zoning Map Amendments in SDC 5.22-115.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
SDC Section 5.22-120 allows for the Approval Authority to attach conditions of approval to a Zone Change request
to ensure the application fully meets the criteria of approval. The specific language from the code section is cited
below.
5.22-120 CONDITIONS
The Approval Authority may attach conditions as may be reasonably necessary in order to allow the Zoning
Map amendment to be granted.
No recommended conditions of approval.
The Planning Commission may choose to apply conditions of approval as necessary to comply with the Zone
Change criteria.
Exhibit B, Page 4 of 4
CURRENT ZONING FOR PROPERTY REQUESTING ZONING MAP AMEMENDMENT
6185 MAIN STREET (ASSESSOR’S MAP 17-02-32-34, TAX LOT 700)
ZONING MAP LEGEND
Medium Density Residential
Low Density Residential
Main Street
SITE
Aster Street Attachment 2, Page 1 of 1
PROPOSED ZONING FOR PROPERTY REQUESTING ZONING MAP AMEMENDMENT
6185 MAIN STREET (ASSESSOR’S MAP 17-02-32-34, TAX LOT 700)
ZONING MAP LEGEND
Medium Density Residential
Low Density Residential
Main Street
SITE
Aster Street Attachment 3, Page 1 of 1
CITY OF SPRINGFIELD - DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE
DISTRIBUTION DATE March 25, 2020
TO:
___ *Current Planning Staff: Jim Donovan, Liz Miller, Andy Limbird, Mark Rust, Drew Larson, Melissa Cariño
___ Jeff Paschall, City Engineer, DPW
___ *Kyle Green, Managing Civil Engineer – DPW ___ Todd Singleton, Josh Richmond - Engineering, DPW (email only)
___ Kristi Krueger, Franklin Blvd Contact, Engineering, DPW
___ Ken Vogeny, Emergency Manager – Development and Public Works Department
___ *Michael Liebler, Transportation Planning Engineer, Public Works Department
___ *Eric Phillips-Meadow, Deputy Fire Marshall, Fire & Life Safety Department
___ *Eric Adams, Planning, Willamalane Park and Recreation District
___ Kuri Gill, Chair, Historic Commission
___ *Sanjeev King, Nick Amann, Springfield Utility Board (Electric)
___ *Greg Miller, Water Division Engineering Manager - Springfield Utility Board (Water)
___ *Ladd Boyce, Keoki Lapina; Springfield Utility Board (Water)
___ Jack Foster, Springfield Utility Board (Energy Conservation)
___ Amy Chinitz, Springfield Utility Board (Drinking Water)
___ Marie Longworth, Central Lane Communications 911 (Stephen King, alternative)
___ Wendy Rentz, US Postal Service
___ *Monte Brown, Northwest Natural Gas (John Radosevich & Brian Kelley, alternate reviewers)
___ *Sasha Vartanian, Lane County Transportation, Steve Gallup (cc only)
___ Debbie Jenkins, Emerald People’s Utility District (EPUD)
___ George Ehlers, Lane County Sanitarian [Urban Transition Zone] (if applicable)
___ Jamie Porter, Rainbow Water District (Dean Hill alternate reviewer) (*only if in the North Spfld area)
___ Sally Markos, Lane Regional Air Pollution Authority (if applicable)
___ Jason McDonald, Comcast Cable (if applicable)
___ Brad Rudler, EWEB (electric) (property)
___ Wallace McCullough, EWEB (water) (*If in Glenwood) ___ Courtney Griesel, Economic & Community Development (agenda) ___ *David Bowlsby, AIC Building Official DPW
*Greg Ferschweiler, Keith Miyata, Brian Conlon, PW Dept.
___ *Craig Fitzgerald, Maintenance DPW Dept
___ Sunny Washburn, Environmental Works Dept. (agenda only)
Rick Lewis, Police Chief, Police Department (agenda)
___ *Tom Schwetz, LTD, Planning and Development Director
___ Luke Pilon, Century Link
___ Planning & Development Manager, ODOT, State Highway Division (odotr2planmgr@odot.state.or.us)
___ Chris Reiersgaard, Asst Director of Facilites & Operations, Springfield School District (agenda)
___ Safe Routes to School, Springfield School District
___ Brett Yancey, Chief Operations Officer, Springfield School District (agenda)
___ Steven Hopkins, Operations Manager, Sanipac
___ Kristina Kraaz, City Attorney (Mary Bridget Smith upon specific request)
___ Chris Moorhead, City Surveyor
___ Brenda Jones, Management Support Specialist - Annexation A request for land use action, as described on the attached agenda, has been received by the Development
Services Office. Specific concerns of your division/department/agency should be addressed. If you have
comments or requirements of this proposal, please send them in writing to the assigned
planner @ Development & Public Works Department, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield, OR
97477. Your comments may also be sent via e-mail or if you are a DRC internal user
attach as document within the Accela Automation. If your written comments are not received by Friday, April 10, 2020 specific concerns of your
division/department/agency will not be addressed unless you attend the meeting on April 14, 2020. The Development Review Committee holds staff review meetings on Tuesday @ 8:00 -10:00 a.m. You should also plan to attend the staff meeting on Tuesday if you have specific concerns so that the Planning representative can discuss them prior to meeting with the applicant. If the Planner feels it is necessary for you to participate in the public meetings he/she will let you know on Tuesday. * full packet
Revised 01/17/2020 Attachment 4, Page 1 of 11
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AGENDA
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
COMMITTEE
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
225 FIFTH STREET
Conference Room 615
Staff Review: Tuesday, April 14, 2020 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
1. Zoning Map Amendment 811-20-000055-TYP3 811-20-000056-PROJ Allc, LLC
Assessor’s Map: 17-02-34-34 TL: 700
Address: 6185 Main Street
Existing Use: vacant Applicant submitted zone change request from LDR to MDR to resolve plan zone conflict.
Planner: Melissa Cariño
Meeting: Tuesday, April 14, 2020 9:00 – 10:00 virtual meeting via GoToMeeting
The Complete DRC Packet for this meeting is available online for you to review or print out
from the laserfiche website: http://www.springfield-or.gov/weblink8/browse.aspx
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EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD ALBANY
310 5th Street, Springfield, OR 97477 | p: 541.746.0637 | www.branchengineering.com
March 24, 2020
RE: ZONING MAP AMENDMENT
6185 MAIN ST, SPRINGFIELD OREGON
Branch Engineering Inc. Project No. 19-453
The subject site is located at 6185 Main Street (Tax Map 17-02-34-34, Tax Lot 700). The
site is vacant and is bounded by residential properties. The proposed zoning map
amendment is to rezone the site from Low Density Residential to Medium Density
Residential in order to bring the zoning into conformance with the Metro Plan
designation. The following is a response to the applicable Zoning Map Amendment
criteria:
(a)Consistency with the Metro Plan policies and the Metro Plan Diagram;
The Metro Plan Diagram designates the subject site for Medium Density Residential
zoning. The proposal to change the zoning from Low-Density Residential to Medium
Density Residential is consistent with the Metro Plan’s designation. The following are
Metro Plan policies that are relevant to the proposal:
Metro Plan Policy A.2, Page III-A-6: “Residentially designated land within the UGB
should be zoned consistent with the Metro Plan and applicable plans and policies;
however, existing agricultural zoning may be continued within the area between
the city limits and the UGB until rezoned for urban uses.”
Metro Plan Policy A.3, Page III-A-6: “Provide an adequate supply of buildable
residential land within the UGB for the 20-year planning period at the time of
Periodic Review.”
Metro Plan Policy A.4, Page III-A-6: “Use annexation, provision of adequate public
facilities and services, rezoning, redevelopment, an infill to meet the 20-year
projected housing demand.”
Metro Plan Policy A.9, Page III-A-8: “Establish density ranges in local zoning and
development regulations that are consistent with the broad density categories of
this plan.
“[…] Medium density: Over 10 through 20 dwelling units per gross acre (could
translate to over 14.28 units per net acre through 28.56 units per net acre
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Zoning Map Amendment
Branch Engineering, Inc. Page 2 of 3
depending on each jurisdiction’s implementation measures and land use and
development codes).”
Metro Plan Policy A.10, Page III-A-8: “Promote higher residential density inside the
UGB that utilizes existing infrastructure, improves efficiency of public services
and facilities, and conserves rural resource lands outside of the UGB.”
Metro Plan Policy A.11, Page III-A-8: “Generally locate higher density residential
development near employment or commercial services, in proximity to major
transportation systems or within transportation-efficient nodes.”
Metro Plan Policy A.12, Page III-A-8: “Coordinate higher density residential
development with the provision of adequate infrastructure and services, open
space, and other urban amenities.”
Metro Plan Policy A.13, Page III-A-8: “Increase overall residential density in the
metropolitan area by creating more opportunities for effectively designed in-fill,
redevelopment, and mixed use while considering impacts of increased residential
density on historic, existing and future neighborhoods.”
Consistent with the above policies, a change to Medium Density Residential zoning will
allow for improved, cohesive development of the property to suit the residential needs
of the site and the continuing growth of the surrounding area. The change from Low to
Medium Density Residential will facilitate the higher density infill needed to meet
future housing needs in the area as forecasted in the Metro Plan. The availability of
existing utilities and transportation infrastructure allows for an easy transition to the
new zoning without causing undue stress on resources, increased traffic, or extensive
construction work on the street. In addition to existing utilities on both Main Street
and Aster Street, two LTD bus stops are within a block of the site on Main Street and
the site is within half a mile of commercial services.
(b) Consistency with applicable Refinement Plans, Plan District maps, Conceptual
Development Plans and functional plans; and
The site is not located within any of the City’s Refinement Plan areas. No additional
plans or maps apply to the site.
(c) The property is presently provided with adequate public facilities, services and
transportation networks to support the use, or these facilities, services and
transportation networks are planned to be provided concurrently with the
development of the property.
Attachment 4, Page 6 of 11
Zoning Map Amendment
Branch Engineering, Inc. Page 3 of 3
The site is currently vacant but formerly held a residential home. Existing water,
sewer, gas and electrical utility hookups are available for connection along Main Street
to the North and Aster Street to the Southeast. Additionally, sanitary sewer and storm
sewer lines cross the site between Aster Street and Main Street.
Main Street provides access to multiple bus stops, most notably Stop ID 00017 to the
Northeast of the site and Stop ID 00018 to the Northwest. Sidewalks and bike lanes
are available on both sides of Main Street as well as a sidewalk on the Northern side
of Aster Street. The site is less than half a mile to the East of commercial services.
Attachment 4, Page 7 of 11
310 5th Street, Springfield OR 97477 | p: 541.746.0637 | www.branchengineering.com Project No: 19-453
MAR 03, 2020
ZONING MAP AMENDMENT
6185 MAIN STREET, SPRINGFIELD OR
SCALE: 1" = 200'
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