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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMeeting Packet Planner 1/18/2024 Completeness Check Meeting Development and Public Works Department Conference Room 616 & Zoom COMPLETENESS CHECK MEETING DATE: Friday, January 26, 2024 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. DPW Conference Room 616 and Zoom Completeness Check Mtg (Annexation) #811-24-000022-PRE 811-23-000175-PROJ Mike Gansen Assessor’s Map: 17-03-22-13 / 17-03-22-12 TL: 20801 / 02100 Address: between Pheasant Blvd. & Raleighwood Ave. Existing Use: vacant & one residential parcel Applicant has submitted plans to annex Planner: Andy Limbird Meeting: Friday, January 26, 2024 10:00 – 11:00 via Zoom and Conference Rm 616 SITE VICINITY MAP 811-24-000022-PRE Completeness Check Meeting 17-03-22-13 TL 20801 / 17-03-22-12 TL 2100 Between Pheasant Ave and Raleighwood Ave. Mike Gansen Revised 04/17/2023 slm 13 of 16 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 Revised 04/17/2023 slm Page 14 of 16 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). Revised 04/17/2023 slm Page 15 of 16 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 Gansen Game Farm Rd. Annexation Page 2 of 4 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. Gansen Game Farm Rd. Annexation Page 3 of 4 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: Gansen Game Farm Rd. Annexation Page 4 of 4 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 January 12, 2024 GANSEN GAME FARM RD ANNEXATION Annexation Application Map 17-03-22-12, Lot 02100 Map 17-03-22-13, Lot 20801 Public / Private Utility Plan [SDC 5.7-125(B)(12)] SDC 5.7-125(B)(12) calls for: A public/private utility plan describing how the proposed affected territory can be served by a full/minimum level of key urban facilities and services. The Annexation Application calls for: 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. In response, the Gansen Game Farm Road Annexation application includes the following Public/Private Utility Plan. This Public/Private Utility Plan describes what is known regarding facility providers, existing facilities, and anticipated service extension. Existing Facilities, Providers and Service Extension Key facilities and services as defined by the Metro Plan and how they will be met are as follows: Stormwater Tax Lot 20801 - Vacant Provider: City Current: On-Site: None. Off-Site: Public – City of Springfield. Future: On-Site: Private – Gansen. Off-Site: Public – City of Springfield. Existing Facilities: Private: None. Public: Existing public system on the eastern property line in Game Farm. It is a 42-inch main. Service Extension: Private: The line will be extended from Game Farm Road. Public: No future extension. The existing off-site public system will continue to be utilized. Existing Storm and Sanitary Infrastructure City of Springfield 2023 Gansen Game Farm Rd Annexation Page 2 of 4 Annexation – Public/Private Utility Plan January 12, 2024 The Satre Group  375 West 4th Avenue, Suite 201, Eugene, OR 97401  (541) 686-4540  www.satregroup.com Stormwater Tax Lot 2100 – Single-Family Provider: City Current: On-Site: None. Off-Site: Public – City of Springfield. Future: On-Site: Private – Gansen. Off-Site: Public – City of Springfield. Existing Facilities: Private: None. Public: Existing public system in the eastern section of Pheasant Dr. There is a catch basin on both sides of the road. Service Extension: Private: The line will be extended from Pheasant Drive to the property line. Public: No future extension. The existing off-site public system will continue to be utilized. Existing Storm and Sanitary Infrastructure City of Springfield 2023 Wastewater Tax Lot 20801 Provider: Current: None. Future: City of Springfield. Existing Facilities: No public wastewater system exists on the subject property. There is, however, existing public wastewater infrastructure to the east, in Game Farm Road. Service Extension: Should wastewater infrastructure be needed for the subject property in the future, service would be extended from Game Farm Road. Existing Storm and Sanitary Infrastructure City of Springfield 2023 Wastewater Tax Lot 2100 – Single-Family Provider: Current: None. Future: City of Springfield. Existing Facilities: No public wastewater system exists on the subject property. There is, existing public wastewater infrastructure to the north, in Ethan Ct. Service Extension: Should wastewater infrastructure be needed for the north subject property in the future, service could be extended from Ethan Ct. Existing Storm and Sanitary Infrastructure City of Springfield 2023 Gansen Game Farm Rd Annexation Page 3 of 4 Annexation – Public/Private Utility Plan January 12, 2024 The Satre Group  375 West 4th Avenue, Suite 201, Eugene, OR 97401  (541) 686-4540  www.satregroup.com Transportation Provider: Streets: City of Springfield. Transit: Lane Transit District (LTD). Existing Facilities: Streets: Existing streets nearest the subject property, and available for access, are Game Farm Road to the east and Pheasant Blvd (to the northwest). Transit: LTD provides service currently is in Gateway Street to the west. Service Extension: Streets: There is no need to extend public street service. The subject property has existing access. Transit: Post annexation, LTD will continue to be the transit service provider. Solid Waste Management Solid waste service for un-annexed property is the responsibility of the property owner. Upon annexation, service will be provided by a private service provider under contract with the City of Springfield. The current service provider, under franchise agreement with the City of Springfield, is Sanipac. Water Service Provider: Springfield Utility Board (SUB). Existing Facilities: Service is on and adjacent to the subject property. Game Farm Road and Pheasant Blvd both have services in them that can be extended. Service Extension: Service is on site off Pheasant and does not need to be extended. The Game Farm Road water will require extension of services. Existing Water Infrastructure Springfield Utility Board 2023 Electric Service Provider: Springfield Utility Board (SUB). Existing Facilities: Existing electric infrastructure is adjacent to the subject property along its eastern boundary. Service Extension: The service would be extended to the subject lot. Existing Electric Infrastructure Springfield Utility Board 2023 Gansen Game Farm Rd Annexation Page 4 of 4 Annexation – Public/Private Utility Plan January 12, 2024 The Satre Group  375 West 4th Avenue, Suite 201, Eugene, OR 97401  (541) 686-4540  www.satregroup.com Fire and Emergency Medical Services Fire and emergency services are provided by Eugene Springfield Fire. Upon annexation, Eugene Springfield Fire will continue to provide service. Police Protection The Lane County Sheriff provides service outside of the city limits. Upon annexation, service will be provided by the Springfield Police Department for the subject property. City Wide Parks and Recreation Programs The site is within the boundaries of the Willamalane Park and Recreation District. Park and recreation services are provided to the subject property currently and will continue to be provided after annexation. Land Use Controls The City of Springfield is the planning and building permit services provider. This service will continue after annexation. Communication Facilities CenturyLink provides a land-line telephone service. Comcast provides a cable service. Annexation will not change this. Public Schools The site is served by the Springfield School District. Annexation will not change this.