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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecision Planner 12/13/2020D- AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE STATE OF OREGON ) ) ss. County of Lane ) l, Shannon Morris, being first duly sworn, do hereby depose and say as follows: 1. ! state that I am an Administrative Specialist for the Planning Division of the Development and Public Works Department, City of Springfield, Oregon. 2. I state that in my capacity as Administrative S alist, I and caused to be mailed copies of @ (See attachment "A") on dddressed to (see tAttachment "B"), by caus 2020 ing said letters to be placed in a U.S. mail box with postage fully prepaid thereon. Zwltt) t tt/{ffi s STATE OF OREGON, County of Lane M2o2o,PersonatlyappearedtheabovenamedShannon Morris, Administrative Specialist, who acknowledged the foregoing instrument to be their voluntary act. Before me: \o(3 rl @ OFFICIAL STAMP KATRINA AiIDERI{!OiI NOTARY PUBLIC.OREGON coMMlsstoN No. 967995 MY Cillfls$tolt 0PtfiEs 0CI08ER u,n21 My Commission Expires:)-o 11 SPRIilOFIII.D Type I Accessory Dwelling Unit, Staff Report & Decision Proiect Name: 5764 Ridge Ct. ADU Nature of Application: Convert existing attached accessory structure to an approved Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADUJ Case Number: 811-20-000216-TYP1 - ADU Proiect Location: 5764 Ridge Ct. Map and Tax Lot L8-02-04-LL; TL 07900 Zoning: Low Density Residential Metro Plan Designation: Low Density Residential Overlay Districts: N/A Zoning of Surrounding Properties Low Density Residential (LDR) Current Site Conditions: The subject property is located at5764 Ridge Ct., which is an improved right of way with n paved parking on both sides of the right of way. The site currently contains a L,782 sq. ft. detached manufacture home, a720 sq. ft. attached garage, anda24l sq. ft. art studio. Access is provided from Ridge Ct. which provides multiple offs-street parking spaces in the garage and driveway/parking area. Application Submitted/Accepted Date: November 70, 2020 Decision Issued Date: December 1,3,2020 Recommendation: Approved, with Conditions; all revisions to be shown on the Building Permit Plot Plan. Associated Applications: N/A Proiect Proposal: The applicant has submitted plans to convert an existing attached accessory structure, permitted under Section 4.7-705A of the Springfield Development Code, into a2!4 sq. ft. Accessory Dwelling Unit. Purpose: An accessory dwelling unit is intended to provide the opportunity to add accessible and affordable 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 1. APPLICANT/PROPERTY OWNER: Adrian Gonsalez 5764 Ridge Ct. Springfield, OR9747B Applicant's Representative: n/a CITY OF SPRINGFIELD DEVELOPMENT REVIEW TEAM POSITION REVIEWOF NAME PHONE Planner Development Code Drew Larson 54t-736-1003 Public Works Sanitary & Storm Sewer Clayton McEachern 54t-726-5750 Deputy Fire Marshal Fire and Life Safety Eric Phillips-Meadow 541-726-3737 Building Official Building Code Chris Carpenter 541-744-4753 811-20-000216-TYP1 Attachment 4 Jtl -l "1 tt T a f eE [*i r --ffi -/r., Rr<toe - L-l 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 specifi ed 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 construction. tr Complies as Shown on Plot Plan I Proposal Complies when the following Condition[s) is/are met: Finding: The existing house and proposed ADU meet all residential base zone development standards of the Springfi eld Development Code. ELECTRIC & 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: Section 4.3-125 of the Springfield Development Code states "Whenever possible, all utility lines shall be placed underground." Condition of Approval: Prior to Building Permit approval, the applicant shall coordinate with Springfield Utility Board prior trenching the underground electric and water utilities and meter locations. This information shall be shown on the Building Permit Plot Plon. SANITARYSEWER Findingl Section 4.3-105.A of the SDC requires that sanitary sewers shall be installed to serye each new development and to connect developments to existing mains. Additionally, installation of sanitary sewers shall provide sufficient access for maintenance activities. Finding: The existing dwelling on this site has a functioning connection to the sanitary sewer located at the northwest corner of the lot. No explicit details are shown for a sewer connection for this conversion of the existing area to an ADU. Condition of Approval: The applicant shall showthe location of the proposed/existing sewer service extended to the ADU on the Building Permit Plot Plan. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT & WATER QUATITY Finding: No new impervious area is proposed as part of this development. PUBTIC STREETS. SIDEWALKS & IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENTS Finding: Section 4.2-705.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. Finding: Ridge Ct. is fully improved along the frontage of this lot. 811-20-000216-TYP1 2 B) The accessory dwelling unit shall contain a kitchen, bathroom, living and sleeping area that are completely independent from the primary dwelling. f Complies as Shown on Plot Plan n 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. I Complies as Shown on Plot Plan tr Proposal Complies when the following Condition(s) is/are met: Finding: The proposed ADU will be 214 square feet which does not exceed the square footage of the primary dwelling, 7,782 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. tr Complies as Shown on Plot Plan I Proposal Complies when the following Condition[s) is/are met: Finding: the applicant did not provide a hard surface walkway to the entrance ofthe proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit. Condition of Approval: The applicant shall revise the plot plan to include a minimum 3'wide hard surface walkway from the front entrance to the sidewalk within the right of way or connected to the paved driveway/parking area associated with the primary residence. E) Each dwelling shall have its own address. I Complies as Shown on Plot Plan n 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 18 feet in size for the accessory dwelling unit, 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(FXl-4). I Complies as Shown on Plot Plan ! Proposal Complies when the following Condition(sJ is/are met: Finding: Per Oregon State Law, a third off-street parking space for the Accessory Dwelling Unit is no longer required. 811-20-000216-TYP1 J G) Outdoor storage and garbage areas shall be screened from view from adiacent properties and those across the street or alley with a minimum 4?-inch tall l0O-percent site obscuring fence or enclosure on at least 3 sides. I Complies as Shown on Plot Plan ! Proposal Complies when the following Condition(s) is/are met: Finding: The applicant did not indicate the trash storage area on the proposed plot plan. Condition ofApproval: The applicant shall show the intended trash storage area on the Building Permit Plot Plan and provide necessary screening if visible from adiacent properties. Section 5.5-130 ADU Design Standards Conversion of a structure permitted under Section 4.7-IOSA to an accessory dwelling unit is not required to meet the design standards and may be approved under a Type 1 procedure; however, exterior alterations such as those necessary to meet building codes shall meet relevant design standards below (match primary dwelling or meet clear and obiective 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. 1. Exterior finish materials shall be the same as or visually match those of the primary dwelling in terms of type, size, and placement. 2. Roof pitch shall be the same as the predominate roof pitch of the primary dwelling.3. The trim 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. I Complies as Shown on Plot Plan tr Proposal Complies when the following Condition(s) is/are met: Finding: The applicant's submitted plans shows that the existing accessory structure, permitted under Section 4.7-1054 is not being externally altered and there for is exempt from the Design Standards. Timelines and Conditions of Approval: The property owner andf 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: l. The applicant shall show the location of the proposed/existing sewer service extended to the ADU on the Building Permit Plot Plan. 2. The applicant shall revise the plot plan to include a minimum 3'wide hard surface walkway from the front entrance to the sidewalk within the right of way or connected to the paved driveway/parking area associated with the primary residence. 481.1. -20 -00 021.6-TYP1 B. The construction of the accessory dwelling unit shall be complete within 1 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 ofthe 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 . 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.) [Springfield Code Chapter II, Article 11] Systems Development Charges (SDC's) 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 Department, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield, 0regon. Appeals: This Type I decision is exempt from the provisions of ORS 797.795,797 .7 63 and227 .773 and therefore 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 (547)736-7003 ifyou have any questions regarding this process. 581 1-20-00021 6-TYP1 Attachment b CNYOP SPRINGFIH.D-::il*:r,#;"^* I Memorandum City of Springfield Date: To: From: Subject: November 18,2020 Andrew Larson, Planner Clayton McEachern, Civil Engineer 811-20-000216-TYP1 5764 Ridge Ct ADU I have reviewed the materials provided with the subject application. The recommended findings and conditions outlined below are provided for your use in preparing the land-use decision. SANITARY SEWER 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 existing dwelling on this site has a functioning connection to the sanitary sewer located at the northwest corner of the lot. No explicit details are shown for a sewer connection for this conversion of the existing area to an ADU. Condition: The applicant will not make any new connections to the sanitary sewer main in Ridge Ct, and only use the existing service lateral to connect any new fixtures in the ADU. STORNTWATER MAI\AGEMENT Finding: No new impervious area is proposed as part of this development. PUBLIC STRE,ETS. SIDEWALKS & IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENTS 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. Finding: Ridge Ct is fully improved along the frontage of this lot. FEES AND PERMITS SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT CHARGE: 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.) [Springfield Code Chapter II, Article 11] Systems Development Charges (SDC's) 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.