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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecision Planner 3/28/2019AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE STATE OF OREGON ) ) ss. County of Lane ) 1. I state that I am an Administrative Specialist for the Planning Division of the Development and Public Works Department, Gity of Springfield, Oregon. 2. lstate that in my capacity as,Administrative S pecia!and caused to be mailed copies off DerJs rrh (See attachment "A") on M 9L ,201 addressed to (see tAttachment "B"), by causing said letters to be placed in a U.S. mail box with postage fully prepaid thereon. fuLLt t) LtttY Shanni"nlfi;rris DU oit v STATE OF OREGON, County of Lane I 't 1 ,20'lg,Personally Moiris, Administrative Specialist, who ac to be their voluntary act. Before me: appeared the above named Shannon knowledged the foregoing instrument @n )My Gommission Expires:lO l, Shannon Morris, being first duly sworn, do hereby depose and say as follows: tPnlf,oFtg.D Type I Accessory Dwelling Unit, Staff Report & Decision Prof ect Name: 445 26th Street, ADU - Willie Nature of Application: Convert an approximate 600 square foot detached garage into an Accessory Dwelling Unit on the northerly portion ofthe property, facing and taking access from 26th Street. Case Number: 811-19-000058-TYP1 - ADU Proiect Location: 445 26th Street Map and Tax Lot 1,7-03-36-1,+;20400 & 20500 Zoning: Low Density Residential Metro Plan Designation: Low Density Residential Overlay Districts: Drinking Water Protection - 20Year Time of Travel, Maia Wellhead Zoning of Surrounding Properties: Low Density Residential (LDR) Current Site Conditions: The subject property is located at the northeast corner ofthe intersection of 26th and 'C' Streets. 26th Street is partially improved but does not contain sidewalks. 'C' Street is fully improved with curb and gutter and sidewalk. The property consists of two legal lots under common ownership. The subject property is 8,277 square feet and contains one detached single family home, which straddles the shared property line, and a detached accessory structure/garage. The property is accessed from two paved driveways leading to at least three existing off- street paved parking spaces. Application Submitted/Accepted Date: March 7, 201.9 Decision Issued Date: March 28,201,9 Recommendation: Approved, with Conditions. All revisions to be shown on the Building Permit and final site plan. Associated Applications: N/A Proiect Proposal: The applicant has submitted plans to convert the existing detached garage, lying north of the detached house, into an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADUJ. The proposed ADU will be approximately 600 sq. ft. and be a 1. APPLICANT/PROPERTY OWNER: Thomas D. Willie 429 Quarry Road Springfield, OR97477 Applicant's Representative: N/A CITY OF SPRINGFIELD DEVELOPMENT REVIEW TEAM POSITION REVIEW OF NAME PHONE Planner Development Code Drew Larson 736-1.003 Public Works Sanitary & Storm Sewer Clayton McEachern 726-5750 DepuW Fire Marshal Fire and Life Safety Eric Phillips-Meadow 726-3737 811-19-000058-TYP1 OJL V) -c ro self-contained dwelling unit with its own cooking, sleeping and sanitary amenities. The ADU will take direct access from 26th Street and its required off-street parking space will be within the approved driveway in front of the ADU. Purpose: An accessory dwelling unit is intended to provide the opportunity to add accessible and alfordable units to existing neighborhoods and new residential areas; Provide flexibility to accommodate changes in household size or composition over the course of time, allowing for intergenerational living and on-site caretakers/assistants; Make efficient use of residential land; and Fit into the neighborhood while maintaining stability, property values, and, in the case of low-density residential zones, the single-family residential appearance of the neighborhood. Criteria of Approval: In order to grant ADU approval, the Director shall determine compliance with all applicable standards specified below: Section 5.5-125 ADU Development Standards A) The accessory dwelling unit shall meet all applicable standards in this Code including, but not limited to; setbacks, height, lot/parcel coverage, solar access and building codes in effect at the time of consh'uction. Complies as Shown on Plot Plan X Proposal Complies when the following Condition(s) is/are met: Finding: The proposed ADU meets applicable primary structure setbacks including the solar setback per Section 3.2-225 Base Solar Development Standards and Table 3.2-1. Finding: The proposed height of the ADU is 13.45 feet which does not exceed the height of the primary structure [14 feet]. Finding: The addition of the ADU will not exceed the 45o/o maximum parcel coverage of the zoning district. Finding: Section 4.2-105-G.2 of the Springfield Development Code requires that whenever a proposed land division or development will increase traffic on the City street system and that development has any unimproved street frontage abutting a fully improved street, that street frontage shall be fully improved to City specifications. The ADU proposal adds additional trips to and from the site which requires frontage improvements. Finding: The existing site has an extensive fence encroaching on the city ROW that presents an active roadside obstruction hazard. In addition, the vision clearance triangles have vegetation grown above the permitted 2-1,/2height restriction. Section 4.2-1,30(8 & CJ states no screen or other physical obstruction is permitted between 2-1/2 and B feet above the established height of the curb in the vision triangular areas shown in Figure 4.2-A and measured along property lines. Vision clearance areas include driveway and street intersections. Finding: The existing driveway approach, proposed to serve the ADU, is decayed and does not meet minimum driveway standards. Condition 1: Prior to Occupancy of the Accessory Dwelling Unit, the applicant shall remove or relocate any site obscuring fence or vegetation from the right ofway and any vision clearance triangle areas as defined in Section 4.2-130 of the Springfield Development Code, subiect to review and approval of Development Services. Condition 2: Prior to Building Permit approval, the applicant shall revise the site plan to show reconstruction of the driveway entrance in front of the ADU with an encroachment permi! subiect to review and approval of Development Services. The driveway entrance must be reconstructed prior to occupancy ofthe ADU. 2811-19-000058-TYP1 ETECTRIC & WATER UTILITIES Finding: Section 4.3-130.A of the Springfield Development Code requires each development area to be provided with a water system having sufficiently sized mains and lesser lines to furnish adequate supply to the development and sufficient access for maintenance. Springfield Utility Board coordinates the design of the water system within Springfield city limits. Finding: The ADU will require its own water and electric meter that will each need three feet of clearance around the meter. Condition 3: Prior to Buitding Permit approval, the applicant shall coordinate with Springfield Utility Board prior to trenching for the underground electric and water utilities and for final meter location approval. This information shall be shown on the Building Permit. SANITARYSEWER Finding: Section 4.3-105.A of the SDC requires that sanitary sewers shall be installed to serve each new development and to connect developments to existing mains. Additionally, installation of sanitary sewers shall provide sufficient access for maintenance activities. Finding: The applicant has proposed extension of public wastewater lines with service laterals to serve all lots within the development. The closest public sewer is located along the eastern lot line of 2640 C St (the adjacent lot to the eastJ. It is not clear where or how the existing home on 445 26th St is connected to this line. Findingl In recentyears several homes in the surrounding neighborhood have had extensive repairs necessary due to failure of materials (specifically Orangeburg type pipeJ in the sewer lateral that can render the home uninhabitable and cause public health concerns with leaking sewage. Condition 4r Prior to Building Permit approval, the applicant shall revise the final site plan to show the location of the sewer lateral to this lot and where the new ADU will connect to tJtis service, subiect to review and approval of Development Services. Condition 5: Prior to Building Permit approval, the applicant shall provide evidence that the sewer lateral is in good condition and can support the increase in flow from the new accessory dwelling unit subiect to review and approval of Development Services. ADVISORY NOTE: The city will accept a recording from a remote camera inserted into the lateral for demonstrating this, or a recent (last 20 years) receipt/bill showing installation/repair of the lateral showing modern materials being used. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT Finding: The proposed development does not increase impervious areas meaningfully or alter existing drainage patterns on site or on adjacent sites. B) The accessory dwelling unit shall contain a kitchen, bathroom, living, and sleeping area that are completely independent from the primary dwelling' X Complies as Shown on Plot Plan Proposal Complies when the following Condition[s) is/are met: Finding: The ADU proposed floor plan shows all applicable dwelling unit amenities, including a kitchen, bathroom, living, and sleeping area. C) The accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed 800 square feet or the square footage of the primary dwelling (exclusive of the garage for the primary dwelling), whichever is less. J81 1 --19-000058-TYP1 X Complies as Shown on Plot Plan Proposal Complies when the following Condition[sJ is/are met: Finding: The proposed ADU will be approximately 600 square feet which does not exceed the square footage of the primary dwelling 1,308 sq. ft. D) The accessory dwelling unit shall have an outside entrance that is separate from the entrance to the primary dwelling.* A hard surface walkway, a minimum of 3 feet wide, shall be required from the primary entrance of the accessory dwelling unit to the street or walkway serving the primary dwelling. X Complies as Shown on Plot PIan Proposal Complies when the following Condition[sJ is/are met: Findingr The proposed detached ADU has its own approved driveway from 26th Street which connects the ADU to the adjacent street network. E) Each dwelling shall have its own address. X Complies as Shown on Plot Plan Proposal Complies when the following Condition[s) is/are met: Finding: The proposed ADU will be assigned a separate address at the time of building permit. F) There shall be 1 parking space 9 feet by 1B feet in size for the accessory dwelling uni! in addition to the parking spaces required by Section 4.6-100 for the primary dwelling. The parking space for the accessory dwelling may be provided either on-street or off-street as described in Section 5.5- 12s(F)(1-4). X Complies as Shown on Plot PIan Proposal Complies when the following Condition(s) is/are met: Finding: The existing residence has a minimum of three off-street parking spaces within the two existing paved driveways. The proposal meets the required off-street parking requirement. G) Outdoor storage and garbage areas shall be screened from view from adjacent properties and those across the street or alley with a minimum 4Z-inch tall 100-percent site obscuring fence or enclosure on at least 3 sides. Complies as Shown on Plot PIan X Proposal Complies when the following Condition(s) is/are met: Finding: The applicant did not indicate where trash receptacles would be stored on-site, Condition 6: Prior to Building Permit approval, the applicant shall revise the plot plan to show where the trash receptacles will be stored on-site and construct the required cover and screening as necessary, subiect to review and approval of Development Services. 4811-19-000058-TYP1 Section 5.5-130 ADU Design Standards A) The Accessory Dwelling Unit shall match the primary dwelling. An accessory dwelling unit may be approved under Type 1 procedure if it meets the following design standards except that these standards may be altered when necessary to meet current fire or building codes. l. Exterior finish materials shall be the same as or visually match those of the primary dwelling in terms of ffie, size, and placement. 2. Roof pitch shall be the same as the predominate roof pitch of the primary dwelling. 3. The Eim around the doors and windows shall be the same type and finish as the primary dwelling. 4. Windows shall match those of the primary dwelling in terms of proportion (height and width ratio) and orientation (vertical vs. horizontal). 5, Eaves shall proiect from the accessory dwelling unit addition the same distance as the eaves on the primary dwelling. X Complies as Shown on PIot Pian Proposal Complies when the following Condition[s) is/are met: Finding: The applicant's narrative states that the ADU will substantially match the primary dwelling in terms of type, size, trim, finish materials, roof pitch, windows, and eve projections. In addition, the applicants propose a similar color scheme as the primary dwelling. Timelines and Conditions of Approval: The property owner and/or applicant shall comply with the standards specified herein within 2 years of the Director's approval as follows: A. Approval of a building permit within 1 year of the Director's approval, including the following Conditions of Approval: 1. Prior to Occupancy of the Accessory Dwelling Unit, the applicantshall remove or relocate any site obscuring fence or vegetation from the right of way and any vision clearance Eiangle areas as defined in Section 4.2-130 of the Springfield Development Code, subiectto review and approval of Development Services. 2. Prior to Building Permit approval, the applicant shall revise the site plan to show reconstruction of the driveway entrance in ftont of the ADU with an encroachment permit, subiect to review and approval of Development Serwices. The driveway entrance mustbe reconstructed prior to occupancy ofthe ADU. 3. Prior to Building Permit approval, the applicant shall coordinate with Springfield Utility Board prior to trenching for the underground electric and water utilities and for final meter location approval. This information shall be shown on the Building Permit 4. Prior to Building Permit approval, the applicant shall revise the final site plan to show the location of the sewer lateral to this lot and where the new ADU will connect to this service, subiect to review and approval of Development Services. 5. Prior to Building Permit approval, the applicant shall provide evidence that the sewer lateral is in good condition and can support the increase in flow from the new accessory dwelling unit subiect to review and approval of Development Services. ADVISORY NOTE: The cist will accept a recording from a remote camera inserted into the lateral to d.emonstrate its condition, or a recent (last 20 years) receipt/bill showing installation/repair of the lateral showing modern materials being used' 6. prior to Buitding Permit approval, the applicant shall revise the plot plan to show where the trash receptacles will be stored on-site and construct the required cover and screening as necessary, subiect to review and approval of Development Services. 811-19-000058-TYP1 5 B. The construction of the accessory dwelling unit shall be complete within L year of Building Permit issuance. If this time line cannot be met, the applicant may submit a written request for a single 1-year extension for completion. C. If the timeline established for completion of construction in Subsection B. above is not met and the applicant has not requested an extension, then the Director shall declare the application null and void. D. Upon satisfactory completion of Accessory Dwelling Unit, as determined by a Final Site Inspection (prior to the final building inspection), the City shall authorize the provision of public facilities and services and issue a Certificate of Occupancy or otherwise authorize use of the site. E. All required improvements shall be installed prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or Final Building Inspection for the developmeng unless improvements have been deferred for good cause by the Director as noted below: Permits That May Be Required: o Building Permit r Plumbing Permit o Electrical Permit o Encroachment Permit * working within the public right-of-way. Pay applicable Systems Development Charges when building permits are issued for developments within the City limits or within the Springfield Urban Growth Boundary. [The cost relates to the amount of increase in impervious surface area, transportation trip rates, and plumbing fixture units. Some exceptions apply to Springfield Urban Growth areas.J [Springfield Code Chapter II, Article 11] Systems Development Charges [SDC'sJ will apply to the construction of buildings and site improvements within the subject site. The Charges will be based upon the rates in effect at the time of permit submittal for buildings or site improvements on each portion or phase of the development. Additional Information: The application, all documents, and evidence relied upon by the applicant, and the applicable criteria of approval are available for free inspection and copies are available for a fee at the Development Services D epartment, 225 F ifth Street Springfi eld, Oregon. Appeals:ThisTypeldecisionisexemptfromtheprovisionsof ORS 197.195,197.763and227.173 andtherefore cannot be subject to the appeal provisions of SDC Section 5.3-100, Appeals. Questions: Please call Drew Larson in the Planning Division of the Development and Public Works Department at (541)736-1,003 ifyou have any questions regarding this process. 6811-19-000058-TYP1 Deyelo ctTy o F SPRI NGFIE LD Spri prnent & p 225 sth ST ublic Works ngfield oR 97477 #:,,6*[#i rii,"n,o,, *''i #' ,']