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NOTAHY PUBLIC OREGON
coMMtsstoN No. 984347
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Type I Accessory Dwelling Unit
Staff Report & Decision
255 S 49th Place
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Proiect Name: Accessory Dwelling Unit - 255 S 49th Place
Nature ofApplication: Proposal to construct a new detached
Accessory Dwelling Unit IADU) behind the primary dwelling
Case Numberz 8L7-2L-000221,-TYP1, - ADU
Proiect Location: 255 S 49th Place
Map and Tax Lot 1,7-02-33-33;TL1789
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 currently contains a detached primary dwelling and attached garage.
The site is accessed from a cul-de-sac from 49th Place.
Proiect Proposal: The applicant has submitted plans to construct a new 409 sq. ft. Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU).
Application Accepted Date: August 1,7, 2021
Decision Issued Date: September 9,202L
Recommendation: Approved, with Conditions; all revisions must be shown on the Building Permit Plot Plan.
Associated Applications: N/A
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APPLICANT/OWNER
Michael McCarthy
255 S 49e Place
Springfield, OR97478
REPRESENTATIVE
Will Dixon, AIA
Willard C. Dixon Architect, LLC
753 W 5th Avenue
Eugene, OR97402
CITY OF SPRINGFIELD DEVELOPMENT REVIEW TEAM
POSITION REVIEW OF NAME PHONE
Planner Development Code Drew Larson 541-736-1.003
Public Works Sanitary & Storm Sewer Clayton McEachern 541-726-5750
Deputy Fire Marshal Fire and Life Safety Eric Phillips-Meadow 54L-726-3737
Building Official Building Code Chris Carpenter 54t-744-41.53
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Attachment A
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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
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 must 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
consfuction.
! Complies as Shown on Plot Plan
r Proposal Complies when the following Condition(s) is/are met:
BASE ZONE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Springfield Development Code (SDC) 3.2-215 Base Zone Development Standards for Accessory Dwelling
Units (ADU) sets minimum setbacks, which are 10' front, street side, and rear yards and 5' interior side yards;
and all covered structures cannot exceed 45% maximum parcel coverage.
Finding: The submitted plot plan shows that the new detached ADU meets all applicable base zone
development standards. However, there is 10'wide Public Utility Easement (PUE) centered along the
northern and eastern property boundaries ofthe subject property; no encroachments are permitted in a PUE.
Finding: The submitted plans shows that the ADU foundation is placed right at the minimum 5'interior side
yard setback which is located outside the PUE, however, the plans show 24" eaves encroaching into the PUE
area. It is required as a condition of approval that the applicant must locate the ADU so that no part of the
structure, including overhanging eves, encroaches into the Public Utility Easement along the easter property
boundary.
Condition of Approval: Prior to Building Permit submittal, the applicant must locate the ADU so that
no part of the structure, including overhanging eves, encroaches into the Public Utility Easement
along the eastern property boundary.
BASE SOLAR DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
SDC 3.2-225 states that all buildings in the LDR and MDR Districts shall protect the solar access of
neighboring residential lots/parcels unless specified elsewhere in this code. The solar setback ofthe shade
point shall be greater than or equal to the setback specified in Table 3.2-1 or as computed using the following
formula: 553 = (2.5 x SPH) + (N/2) -75, where,
SSB = The solar setback (the horizontal distance between the shade point and the Northern lot/parcel line in fee! (See Figure
3.2-A);
SPH = The height ofthe shade point in feet (See Figures 3.2-D and E); and
N = The north-south dimension in feet, provided that a north-south dimension more than 90 feet shall use a value of 90 feet for
this calculation. Provided, the solar setback ofthe shade point may be decreased 2.5 feet above the amount calculated using
the formula or Table 3.2-A for each foot that the average grade at the rear property line exceeds the average grade at the front
property line.
Finding: The proposed height of the ADU is 12' 9" at its highest point which requires a minimum solar
setback of 0' using the formula provided above. The ADU is setback 10' from the north property line which
exceeds the solar setback requirement.
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SANITARYSEWER
SDC 4.3-105.A 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 lot has a sanitary sewer service main along the northern and eastern property
boundaries and has access to either line as needed. However, no information for the existing or proposed
sewer connection was provided with the submittal. It is required as a condition of approval that prior to
Building Permit Submittal, the applicant must show on the Building Permit Plot Plan how the ADU is served
by sanitary sewer.
Condition of Approval: Prior to Building Permit Submittal, the applicant must show on the Building
Permit Plot Plan how the ADU is served by sanitary sewer.
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
SDC 4.3-110.B requires that the Approval Authority shall grant development approval only where adequate
public and/or private stormwater management systems provisions have been made as determined by the
Public Works Director, consistent with the Engineering Design Standards and Procedures Manual (EDSPM).
SDC 4,3-110.C states that a stormwater management system shall accommodate potential run-off from its
entire upstream drainage area, whether inside or outside of the development.
SDC 4.3-110.D requires that run-off from a development shall be directed to an approved stormwater
management system with sufficient capacity to accept the discharge.
SDC 4.3-110.E requires new developments to employ drainage management practices, which minimize the
amount and rate of surface water run-off into receiving streams, and which promote water quality.
Finding: The existing public stormwater system in this area is undersized and is at capacity and cannot
support additional stormwater discharge.
Finding: No stormwater calculations or conveyance method is shown on the proposed plot plan, or provided
with the narrative, for the existing home or proposed ADU. Prior to Building Permit submittal, the applicant
must provide a stormwater infiltration facility on-site for the new impervious areas. The applicant must also
prepare hydrologic stormwater calculations demonstrating consistency with the City's EDSPM.
Condition of Approval: Prior to Building Permit approval, the applicant must provide a design for a
stormwater facility, in accordance with the Engineering Design Standards and Procedures Manual,
and submit the stormwater calculations showing the facility is sized correctly. The stormwater facility
must be shown on the Building Permit Plot Plan.
Condition of Approval: Prior to Building Permit approval, the applicant must show t'hat construction
of the ADU and its required inftastructure will not impact the existing drainage management from the
primarydwelling.
ELECTRIC & WATER UTILITIES
SDC 4.3-130.A requires each development area to be provided with electrical and water systems having
sufficiently sized mains and lesser lines to furnish adequate supply to the development and sufficient access
for maintenance.
SDC 4.3-125 requires, whenever possible, all utility lines shall be placed underground.
Finding: The applicant did not indicate existing or proposed utilities on the site. Springfield Utility Board
coordinates the design of the electric and water systems within Springfield city limits. Prior to Building
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Permit submittal, the applicant must show the existing electric and water utilities serving the primary
dwelling unit and show the proposed service lines and new meters for the ADU. The applicant must
coordinate with the Springfield Utility Board for final meter location and installation.
Condition of Approval: Prior to Building Permit submittal, the applicant must show the existing
electric and water utilities serving the primary dwelling unit and show the proposed service lines and
new meters for the ADU. The applicant must coordinate with the Springfield Utility Board for final
meter location and installation.
PUBLIC STREETS. SIDEWALKS & IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENTS
SDC 4.2-105.G.2 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: The south 49th Place Cul-De-Sac in front of the existing home is fully improved. Therefore, no
improvements are required.
B) The accessory dwelling unit shall contain a kitchen, bathroom, living, and sleeping area that are
completely independent from the primary dwelling.
I Complies as Shown on Plot Plan
tr Proposal Complies when the following Condition(s) is/are met:
Finding: The ADU proposed floor plan shows all applicable dwelling unit amenities
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[sJ is/are met:
Finding: The proposed ADU will be 409 square feet which does not exceed the primary dwelling, 1,430 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.
f Complies as Shown on Plot Plan
tr Proposal Complies when the following Condition(s) is/are met:
Finding: The proposed ADU has a separate entrance accessed from the cul-de-sac, provided through the 3'
hard surface walkway, to the public sidewalk network.
E) Each dwelling shall have its own address.
I Complies as Shown on Plot Plan
tr 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.
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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-sfeet or off-street as described in Section 5.5-
12s(FXl-4).
Finding: In accordance with Oregon State Law, a third off-street parking space for the Accessory Dwelling
Unit is no longer required; therefore, Criterion F is no longer applicable.
C) Outdoor storage and garbage areas shall be screened from view from adiacent properties and those
across the street or alley with a minimum 42-inch tall 100-percent site obscuring fence or enclosure
on at least 3 sides.
I Complies as Shown on Plot Plan
tr Proposal Complies when the following Condition(sJ is/are met:
Finding: The applicant has shown the trash receptacles contained within the property behind a 6' privacy
fence.
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 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 (heightand 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 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. The applicant's elevation
drawings demonstrate that the ADU will match 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 Building Permit submittal, the applicant must locate the ADU so that no part of the
structure, including overhanging eves, encroaches into the Public Utility Easement along the
eastern property boundary.
2. Prior to Building Permit Submittal, the applicant must show on the Building Permit Plot Plan how
the ADU is served by sanitary sewer.
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3. Prior to Building Permit approval, the applicant must provide a design for a stormwater facility,
in accordance with the Engineering Design Standards and Procedures Manual, and submit the
stormwater calculations showing the facility is sized correctly. The stormwater facility must be
shown on the Building Permit Plot Plan.
4. Prior to Building Permit approval, the applicant must show that construction of the ADU and its
required infrastructure will not impact the existing drainage management from the primary
dwelling.
5. Prior to Building Permit submittal, the applicant must show the existing electric and water
utilities serving the primary dwelling unit and show the proposed service lines and new meters
for the ADU. The applicant must coordinate with the Springfield Utility Board for final meter
location and installation.
B. The construction of the accessory dwelling unit shall be complete within 2 years of Building Permit issuance.
If this timeline 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 development, unless improvements have been deferred for good cause by the
Director as noted below:
Permits That May Be Required:
o Building Permit
o 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 t}te Development
Services Department, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield, Oregon.
Appeals: This Type I decision is exempt from the provisions of ORS t97.L95, L97 .763 and227 .L73 and tlerefore
cannot be subject to the appeal provisions of SDC Section 5.3-!00, Appeals.
Questions: Please call Andrew Larson in the Planning Division of the Development and Public Works Department at
(541)736-1003 ifyou have any questions regarding this process.
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DEVELOPMENT & PUBUC WORKS
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