HomeMy WebLinkAboutApplication Applicant 1/11/2024THE SATRE GROUP
Land Use Planners, Landscape Architects, Environmental Specialists
375 West 4th Avenue, Suite 201, Eugene, Oregon 97401
(541) 686-4540 • www.satregroup.com
TRANSMITTAL
TO:City of Springfield DATE:January 12, 2024
225 5th Street PROJECT:Gansen Game Farm Rd. Annex
Springfield, OR 97477 Annexation – Pre-Submittal
CLIENT PROJ #:
ATTN:SG PROJ #:2316
TRANSMITTED:Herewith DISPOSITION:For Your Approval X
Separate Cover For Your Information/Use X
Other For Reply
TRANSMITTED:
# Copies Item Dated No. Pages
(In addition to this cover page)
2 paper copies and an electronic (CD) copy of a:
Pre-Submittal Annexation Application Packet Various Dates Several
REMARKS:This Annexation application packet is hereby submitted for processing. The submittal
package includes:
1. This Transmittal
2. Application Fee
3. Application Form
4. Application Attachments Form 1 – Form 4
5. Written Statement
6. Deed
7. Title Report
8. Annexation Legal Description
9. Cadastral Map
10. Public / Private Utility Plan
11. Existing Conditions Plans
We look forward to your assistance with the project. Don’t hesitate to contact us should you have any
questions or need any additional information. Thank you.
COPIES TO:Agency BY:
File X Consultant Team X John Schmidt
Client X Other John Schmidt, ASLA, Landscape Architect/
Partner
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APPLICANTS SHOULD COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING STEPS PRIOR TO SUBMITTING AN
APPLICATION. APPLICATIONS NOT HAVING ALL BOXES CHECKED WILL BE RETURNED
TO THE APPLICANT AND WILL THEREFORE DELAY THE APPLICATION REVIEW
PROCESS.
□ Application Fee [SDC 5.7.125(B)(15)]
Refer to the Development Code Fee Schedule for the appropriate fee calculation formula. Fees
are based upon the area of land being annexed. Copies of the fee schedule are available at the
Development & Public Works Department. Fees are payable to the City of Springfield.
□ Petition/Petition Signature Sheet [SDC 5.7.125(B)(2)]
To initiate an annexation by consents from property owners as explained below, complete the
attached Petition Signature Sheet (refer to Form 1). (Photocopies may be submitted at
completeness check, with original copies at time of application submittal).
Consent by Property Owners [ORS 222.127 and 222.170(1)]
If the proposal is to be initiated by the owners of at least one-half of the land area, land
value, and land ownership, complete Form 2. To give consent for a particular piece of
property, persons who own an interest in the property, or who are purchasers of property on
a contract sale that is recorded with the county, must sign the annexation petition. Generally,
this means that both husband and wife should sign. In the case of a corporation or business,
the person who is authorized to sign legal documents for the firm may sign the annexation
petition. Please provide evidence of such authorization. To ensure that the necessary
signatures are obtained, please complete the attached worksheet (Form 2). (Photocopies
may be submitted at completeness check, with original copies at time of application
submittal).
□ Certification of Ownership [SDC 5.7.125(B)(5)]
After completing the attached Petition Signature Sheet (Form 1), have the Lane County
Department of Assessment and Taxation certify the ownerships within the proposed annexation
area. (Photocopies may be submitted at completeness check, with original copies at
time of application submittal).
□ Owners Worksheet
Information on the Petition Signature Sheet can also be found on Form 2, Owners and Electors
Worksheet. (Photocopies may be submitted at completeness check, with original copies
at time of application submittal).
□ Supplemental Information Form [SDC 5.7.125(B)(1) and (11)]
Form 3 (attached) provides additional information for the proposed annexation that is not
requested on the Annexation Application Type 4 form, such as special districts that currently
provide services to the proposed annexation area. (Photocopies may be submitted at
completeness check, with original copies at time of application submittal).
□ Copy of the Deed (required at application submittal)
□ Copy of Preliminary Title Report (required at application submittal)
Title Report must be dated within the past 30 days documenting ownership and listing all
encumbrances.
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□ Annexation Description [SDC 5.7.125(B)(9)]
A metes and bounds legal description of the territory to be annexed or withdrawn must be
submitted electronically in Microsoft Word or a compatible software program. A legal description
must consist of a series of courses in which the first course must start at a point of beginning.
Each course must be identified by bearings and distances and, when available, refer to deed lines,
deed corners and other monuments. A lot, block and subdivision description may be substituted
for the metes and bounds description if the area is platted. The Oregon Department of Revenue
has the authority to approve or disapprove a legal description. A professionally stamped legal
description does not ensure Department of Revenue approval.
□ Cadastral Map [SDC 5.7.125(B)(10)]
One (1) full-size paper copies and one (1) digital copy (in .pdf format) of the Lane County
Assessor’s tax map that shows the proposed annexation area in relationship to the existing city
limits. Paper copy maps must be printed to scale. On all submitted maps the annexation area
must be outlined in redline with survey courses and bearings labeled for cross-reference with the
metes and bounds legal description. If the annexation area extends across more than one tax
map, sufficient copies of each affected tax map must be provided. Please be aware that
annexation redline closures must avoid creating gaps or overlaps, and may not necessarily
correspond with the property legal description. Cadastral maps can be obtained from the Lane
County Assessment and Taxation Office.
□ ORS 222.173 Waiver Form [SDC 5.7.125(B)(8)]
The waiver form (Form 4) signed by each owner within the proposed annexation area as allowed
by ORS 222.173.
□ Public/Private Utility Plan [SDC 5.7.125(B)(12)]
A plan describing how the proposed annexation area can be served by key facilities and services
must be provided with the Annexation Agreement. Planning and public works staff will work with
the applicant to complete the Annexation Agreement.
□ Written Narrative addressing approval criteria as specified below. All annexation requests
must be accompanied with a narrative providing an explanation and justification of response with
the criteria stated in the application (also stated below). [SDC 5.7.125(B)(13) and (14)]
A. The affected territory proposed to be annexed is within the City’s portions of the urban
growth boundary and is contiguous to the city limits or separated from the City limits
only by a public right–of-way or a stream lake or other body of water;
B. The proposed annexation is consistent with applicable policies in the Metro Plan and in
any applicable refinement plan or Plan Districts;
C. The proposed annexation will result in a boundary in which the minimum level of key
urban facilities and services as defined in the Metro Plan can be provided in an orderly
efficient and timely manner; and
D. Where applicable fiscal impacts to the City have been mitigated through a signed
Annexation Agreement or other mechanism approved by the City Council.
□ One (1) copy of the previously required information.
ALL PLANS AND ATTACHMENTS MUST BE FOLDED TO 8½” BY 11” AND BOUND BY
RUBBER BANDS.
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FORM 2
OWNERSHIP WORKSHEET
(This form is NOT the petition)
(Please include the name and address of ALL owners regardless of whether they
signed an annexation petition or not.
OWNERS
Property
Designation
(Map/lot number)
Name of Owner
Acres
Assessed
Value
Imp.
Y / N
Signed
Yes
Signed
No
TOTALS:
TOTAL NUMBER OF OWNERS IN THE PROPOSAL
NUMBER OF OWNERS WHO SIGNED
PERCENTAGE OF OWNERS WHO SIGNED
TOTAL ACREAGE IN PROPOSAL
ACREAGE SIGNED FOR
PERCENTAGE OF ACREAGE SIGNED FOR
TOTAL VALUE IN THE PROPOSAL
VALUE CONSENTED FOR
PERCENTAGE OF VALUE CONSENTED FOR
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FORM 3
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FORM
(Complete all the following questions and provide all the requested information. Attach
any responses that require additional space, restating the question or request for
information on additional sheets.)
Contact Person:
E-mail:
Supply the following information regarding the annexation area.
• Estimated Population (at present):
• Number of Existing Residential Units:
• Other Uses:
• Land Area: total acres
• Existing Plan Designation(s):
• Existing Zoning(s):
• Existing Land Use(s):
• Applicable Comprehensive Plan(s):
• Applicable Refinement Plan(s):
• Provide evidence that the annexation is consistent with the applicable
comprehensive plan(s) and any associated refinement plans.
• Are there development plans associated with this proposed annexation?
Yes No
If yes, describe.
• Is the proposed use or development allowed on the property under the current
plan designation and zoning?
Yes No
• Please describe where the proposed annexation is contiguous to the city limits
(non-contiguous annexations cannot be approved under 5.7-140, Criteria).
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Does this application include all contiguous property under the same ownership?
Yes No
If no, state the reasons why all property is not included:
• Check the special districts and others that provide service to the annexation area:
Glenwood Water District Rainbow Water and Fire District
Eugene School District Pleasant Hill School District
Springfield School District McKenzie Fire & Rescue
Pleasant Hill RFPD Willakenzie RFPD
EPUD SUB
Willamalane Parks and Rec District Other __________________
• Names of persons to whom staff notes and notices should be sent, in addition to
applicant(s), such as an agent or legal representative.
(Name) (Name)
(Address) (Address)
(City) (Zip) (City) (Zip)
(Name) (Name)
(Address) (Address)
(City) (Zip) (City) (Zip)
January 12, 2024
MIKE GANSEN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
PHEASANT BLVD. AND GAME FARM ROAD
Annexation
Map 17-03-22-13, Lot 20801 and 17-03-22-12, Lot 02100
Written Statement
In accordance with SDC 5.7-125, Annexation Initiation and Application Submittal, the applicant, Mike
Gansen Construction Company, is requesting that the City of Springfield review this annexation request
and determine that the proposal complies with criteria contained in SDC 5.7-140 and that the requested
annexation can be approved. To aid Springfield staff in this endeavor, the following information is
provided.
I. THE SITE AND EXISTING CONDITIONS
A. Planning Context
The subject property is inside the Urban
Grown Boundary (UGB) and outside the
City Limits of Springfield. The site is
contiguous to the area inside City of
Springfield city limits on its North and East
(across Game Farm Road) boundaries.
The Metro Plan designation, neighborhood
plan designation and zoning for the subject
property is as follows:
Metro Plan:Low Density Residential
Refinement
Plan:
Low Density Residential
Base Zone: Low Density Residential
Overlay
Zone:
None
Excerpt
Springfield Zoning Map
October 2023
B. Subject Site
The existing property is comprised of two tax
lots (Map 17-03-22-12, Lot 02100 & Map 17-
03-22-13, Lot 20801). Tax Lot 2100 is
accessed from Pheasant Blvd. and has a
single-family structure on it. Tax Lot 20801 is
an old railroad right-of-way and is accessed
from Game Farm Road. The site is
approximately 2.54 acres in size combined.
Abutting the property to the north and south
are single-family residential. To the north of
Lot 2100 is Community Commercial. To the
east boundary, across Game Farm Road, is
Mixed Use Commercial zoned property.
Subject Property
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Annexation – Written Statement
January 12, 2024
The Satre Group 375 West 4th Avenue, Suite 201, Eugene, OR 97401 (541) 686-4540 www.satregroup.com
C. Development Objective
The development objective is to create a long linear housing project along the old transit corridor
with associated parking and amenities. Converting the old property into residential would require
an Annexation, a Subdivision, and a Site Plan Review. Access from the lot may require a
secondary entrance/exit at the north end off Pheasant Blvd. Other land use applications for
Springfield could include a Middle Housing Subdivision and Site Plan Review.
II. ANNEXATION – APPROVAL CRITERIA
Annexation Approval Criteria are found in Section 5.7-140 of the Springfield Development Code
(SDC). Applicable sections of the Code are in bold italics followed by proposed findings of facts in
normal text.
SDC 5.7-140. An annexation application may be approved only if the City Council finds that
the proposal conforms to the following criteria:
A. The affected territory proposed to be annexed is within the City’s urban growth
boundary; and is contiguous to the city limits; or separated from the City only by a
public right-of-way or a stream, lake, or other body of water.
Response: The affected territory is located within the city’s urban growth boundary and is
contiguous to the city limits on its northern, and eastern boundaries.
Given this, criterion 5.7-140(A) is met.
B. The proposed annexation is consistent with applicable polices in the Metro Plan and in
any applicable refinement plan or Plan Districts;
Response: The subject property is
designated Low Density Residential on the
Eugene/Springfield Metro Plan diagram.
There are no applicable refinement plans or
Plan Districts. Once annexed into the City of
Springfield, the Urbanizable Fringe (UF-10)
overlay will no longer apply, and the site will
be zoned Low Density Residential. The
applicant, Mike Gansen Construction, may
apply for a subsequent applications.
Tax Map Excerpt
RLID October 2023
METRO PLAN: Applicable policies of the Metro Plan are listed below:
Growth Management, Goals, Findings and Policies:
Policy 8a. Land within the UGB may be converted from urbanizable to urban only through
annexation to a city when it is found that: A minimum of key urban facilities and services
can be provided to the area in an orderly and efficient manner.
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Annexation – Written Statement
January 12, 2024
The Satre Group 375 West 4th Avenue, Suite 201, Eugene, OR 97401 (541) 686-4540 www.satregroup.com
Response: Minimum key urban facilities and services as defined in the Metro Plan
includes wastewater, stormwater, transportation, solid waste management, water service,
fire and emergency medical service, police protection, city-wide parks and recreation
programs, electric service, land use controls, communication facilities, and public schools
on a district-wide basis (Metro Plan, Chapter V, Glossary, definition 24). As documented
elsewhere in this application these key urban facilities and services have been provided
to the subject site in an orderly and efficient manner.
Policy 10. Annexation to a city through normal processes shall continue to be the highest
priority.
Response: Annexation into the corporate limits of the City of Springfield is codified in the
Springfield Development Code (SDC) 5.7.100 - 5.7.165. Processes and procedures
regarding application, annexation, approval criteria, effective date and notice, and
withdrawal from special districts are, by submittal and processing of this Annexation
Application, being followed.
Policy 16. Ultimately, land within the UGB shall be annexed to a city and provided with
the required minimum level of urban facilities and services.
Response: The subject site is inside the Springfield’s Urban Growth Boundary. By this
Annexation Application herein, the land within the UGB (the subject site) is being
annexed and as required by applicable approval criteria, will be provided with the
minimum level of urban facilities and services.
Policy 18. As annexations to cities occur over time, existing special service districts within
the UGB shall dissolve. The cities should consider developing intergovernmental
agreements, which address transition issues raised by annexation, with the affected
special service districts.
Response: A special district providing services to the subject property is the Willamalane
Park and Recreation District. Willamalane is not contemplated to dissolve. Willamalane
and the City of Springfield have an intergovernmental agreement regarding property
annexation into the City, therefore, when a property is annexed, annexation into the
Willamalane Park and Recreation District also occurs.
Policy 21a. When unincorporated territory within the UGB is provided with any new urban
service, that service shall be provided by the following method: Annexation to a city.
Response: Existing facilities and services are currently provided to the development site.
Therefore, this Metro Plan policy has already been satisfied.
Given the above, criterion 5.7-140(B) is met.
C. The proposed annexation will result in a boundary in which the minimum level of key
urban facilities and services as defined in the Metro Plan can be provided in an orderly
efficient and timely manner; and
Response: The annexation site can be provided with key urban facilities and services as
defined in the Metro Plan. Facilities and services applicable to the site, including information
regarding providers, existing facilities, and service extensions, is provided below:
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Annexation – Written Statement
January 12, 2024
The Satre Group 375 West 4th Avenue, Suite 201, Eugene, OR 97401 (541) 686-4540 www.satregroup.com
Storm: The nearest public stormwater infrastructure is a storm line is within Game
Farm Road along the eastern boundary of the property. The existing public
and private systems will continue to be utilized.
Sanitary: Sanitary infrastructure is adjacent to the site in Game Farm Road, on the
eastern property line. The site will require a new sanitary service be
extended along the property northwards. Service would be extended from
Game Farm Road.
Water: Similar to the sanitary service, the water lines are in Game Farm Road and
Pheasant Blvd. on the eastern edge of the property and south side of
Pheasant Blvd. Water will be provided by Springfield Utility Board (SUB).
Electric: Electric infrastructure is adjacent to the subject property along its eastern
boundary. Electricity will be provided by Springfield Utility Board (SUB).
Streets: Game Farm Road is designated as a Minor Arterial and Pheasant Blvd. is a
Local Collector. Game Farm Road is within the County and as such a portion
of Game Farm Road will be annexed with this application. The applicant has
current plans to access the property from Game Farm Road and a possible
second access point at the north end, off Pheasant Blvd.
Given this, criterion 5.7-140(C) is met.
D. Where applicable, fiscal impacts to the City have been mitigated through an Annexation
Agreement or other mechanism approved by the City Council.
Response: Annexation of the subject property into the City of Springfield is not anticipated to
have any fiscal impacts. Therefore, an Annexation Agreement is not required for annexation of
the subject property.
Given this, this criterion 5.7-140(D) is met.
III. Conclusion
Based on the information contained in this written statement and elsewhere in the application
submittal, the applicant believes that the requested annexation can be approved.
If you have any questions about the above application, please do not hesitate to contact John
Schmidt, at The Satre Group, 541-686-4540 or John@satregroup.com.
Sincerely,
John Schmidt
John Schmidt, ASLA, Partner
The Satre Group
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