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l, Shannon Morris, being first duly sworn, do hereby depose and say as follows:
1. I state that I am an Administrative Specialist for the Planning Division
of the Development and Public Works Department, City of Springfietd,
Oregon.
2. I state that in my capacity as,ministrati Specialist, I prepared and
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STATE OF OREGON, County of Lane
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Type I Accessory Dwelling Unit,
Staff Report & Decision *
Proiect Name: 3311 Oregon Avenue, ADU - Lopez
Nature of Application: The applicant has applied for a 1,040 sq.
ft. accessory dwelling unit; the additional square footage was
approved per Minor Variance 811-19-000049-TYP2.
Case Number: 811-19-000058-TYP1 - ADU
Proiect Location: 3311 Oregon Avenue
Map and Tax Lot 1.7-02-31-34; 1900
Zoning: Low Density Residential
Metro Plan Designation: Low Density Residential
Overlay Districts: Drinking Water Protection
Zoning of Surrounding Properties:
Low Density Residential (LDR)
Current Site Conditions: The subject property is located along Oregon Avenue, approximately one block east of
South 32na Street. Oregon Avenue is an improved right of way which contains 32 feet of paving, back of curb to back of
curb, 5 foot planter strip, and 5' sidewalks. The site is accessed from Oregon Avenue with an existing concrete
laydown and approach; however, the existing driveway is unpaved in front of and to the side of the existing garage.
The subject property is 1.0,019 square feet and contains one detached single family home and attached garage.
Application Submitted/Accepted Date: February 26, 201'9
Decision Issued Date: May L,2019
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 along with a concurrent Minor Variance (811-19-000049-TYP2)
application to construct a 1,040 square foot accessory structure in the rear ofthe existing L,140 square foot primary
house. The ADU will take direct access from Oregon Avenue and its required off-street parking space will be within
the existing driveway.
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
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APPLICANT/PROPERTY OWNER:
fohn & Graciela Lopez
1826 Redwood Lane
Davis, CA 95616
Applicant's Representative:
N/A
CITY OF SPRINGFIELD DEVELOPMENT REVIEW TEAM
POSITION REVIEW OF NAME PHONE
Planner Development Code Drew Larson 736-1003
Public Works Sanitary & Storm Sewer Clayton McEachern 726-5750
DepuW Fire Marshal Fire and Life Safety Eric Phillips-Meadow 726-3737
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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
construction.
Complies as Shown on Plot Plan
X Proposal Complies when the following Condition(s) is/are met:
Finding: The existing house and 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 ofthe ADU does not exceed the height ofthe primary structure.
Finding: The addition of the ADU will not exceed the 4570 maximum parcel coverage of the zoning district.
Finding: The existing driveway approach, proposed to serve the primary house and the ADU, is decayed or
never paved. The applicant has proposed to pave the driveway to provide two off-street parking spaces for
the primary and one for the ADU.
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: The ADU will require its own water and electric meter that will each need three feet of clearance
around the meter.
Condition 1: Prior to Building Permit approval, the applicant shall coordinate with Springfietd 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: This lot has existing sewer access sufficient for the proposed development.
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
Finding: Section 4.3-110.C of the SDC states that a stormwater management system shall accommodate
potential run-off from its entire upstream drainage area, whether inside or outside of the development.
Finding: Section 4.3-110.D of the SDC requires that run-off from a development shall be directed to an
approved stormwater management system with sufficient capacity to accept the discharge.
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Finding: Section 4.3-110.E of the SDC 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.
Findingr The plot plan does not indicate how stormwater will be managed.
Condition 2: Prior to Buitding Permit approval, the applicant shall coordinate with Springfield Public
Works to determine best practices to manage stormwater for the new ADU.
B) The accessory dwelling unit shall contain a kitchen, bathroom,living, and sleeping area that are
completely independent from the primary dwelling.
L 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.
-L Complies as Shown on Plot Plan
Proposal Complies when the following Condition(s) is/are met:
Finding: The applicant received a Minor Variance approval (811-19-000049-TYP2) to increase the size of
the ADU by 300/o for a total of 1,040 sq. ft. The primary dwelling is 1,140 sq. ft. The proposed ADU does not
exceed the square footage of the primary dwelling.
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.
L Complies as Shown on Plot Plan
Proposal Complies when the following Condition(s) is/are met:
Finding: The proposed plot plan shows a 3 foot wide concrete path leading to the driveway and parking area,
E) Each dwelling shall have its own address.
L 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 permiL
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).
lL Complies as Shown on Plot PIan
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Proposal Complies when the following Condition(s) is/are met:
Finding: The applicant has proposed to pave the existing driveway to provide two spaces for the primary
dwelling and one space for the ADU.
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 100-percent site obscuring fence or enclosure
on at least 3 sides.
Complies as Shown on Plot Plan
-X- Proposal Complies when the following Condition(sJ is/are met:
Finding: The plot plan shows that the garbage areas are screened by a six foot fence..
Section 5.5-130 ADU Design Standards
B) Meet Clear and Obiective Standards. A detached accessory dwelling unit may be approved under Type
I procedure if it meets the following design standards:
1. Only non-reflective siding and roofing materials are allowed.
2. Minimum roof pitch is 3 in 12.
3. Eaves shall proiect from the accessory dwelling unit at least 1 foot on all elevations.
4. The primary entry must have a covered or roofed entrance with a minimum depth and width of 3
feet
5. The accessory dwelling may not exceed the height of the primary dwelling.
6. The exterior wall shall provide an offset every 2 5 feet by providing a recess or extension, a
minimum depth of 2 feet and a minimum width of 5 feet for the full height of the wall.
L Complies as Shown on Plot Plan
Proposal Complies when the following Condition(s) is/are met:
Finding: The applicant's narrative and plot plan shows that the ADU meets all clear and objective standards.
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:
l. 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
2. Prior to Building Permit approval, the applicant shall coordinate with Springfield Public Works to
determine best practices to manage stormwater for the new ADU.
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.
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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 ofOccupancy 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 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 the Development
Services Department 225 Fifth Street, Springfield, Oregon.
Appeals:ThisTypeldecisionisexemptfromtheprovisionsof ORS 1.97.t95,I97.763and227.L73andtherefore
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)736-1003 ifyou have any questions regarding this process.
5811-19-000048-TYP1
CITY OF SPRINGFIELD
Development & Public Works
225 5th ST
Springfield, OR 97477
John & Grac'ie1a LoPez
1826 Redwood Lane
Dav'is, Ca 95616
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