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Home My WebLink About4. Written_Statement_Zone_Amend_SUB_McKenzie_FinalFebruary 07, 2024 SPRINGFIELD UTILITY BOARD MCKENZIE RIVER SOURCE DEVELOPMENT Zoning Map Amendment Map 17-02-27-00, Lot 2002 Written Statement In accordance with SDC 12.22.100, Zoning Map Amendments, the applicant, Springfield Utility Board (SUB), is requesting that the City of Springfield review this zoning map amendment request and determine that the proposal complies with criteria contained in SDC 5.22.115 and that the requested amendment 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 recently annexed into the City Limits of Springfield. The site is bordered by County zoned property to the north, R-1 zoning to the south and east, and Public Land & Open Space (PLO) to the west. The Metro Plan designation, neighborhood plan designation and zoning for the subject property is as follows: Metro Plan:Low Density Residential Refinement Plan: None Base Zone: Low Density Residential Overlay Zone: None Excerpt Springfield Zoning Map April 2023 B. Subject Site The existing property is comprised of one tax lot (Map 17-02-27-00, Lot 02002). Tax Lot 2002 is accessed from 65th Street, which terminates at the property’s southern boundary, or from 66th Street through an easement over the property to the north. Thurston Middle School is to the west, single- family development is to the south and rural residential development is to the east. The site is vacant and is approximately 4.41 acres in size. Subject Property Springfield Utility Board – McKenzie Water Source Development Page 2 of 4 Zoning Map Amendment – Written Statement February 07, 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 for Springfield Utility Board (SUB) is to develop the lot with an expansion of a water treatment facility associated with the Thurston Wellfield. With the wellfield’s location just beyond the City of Springfield’s Urban Growth Boundary, and this tax lot recently being annexed into the City, the zone change to Public Land & Open Space is the appropriate objective. Another land use application, at a later time, will include a Site Plan Review for any development. II. ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS – APPROVAL CRITERIA Zoning Map Amendment Approval Criteria are found in Section 5.22.115 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 5.22.115 (A). Quasi-Judicial Zoning Map Amendments. The Planning Commission or Hearings Officer may approve, approve with conditions, or deny a quasi-judicial Zoning Map amendment based upon approval criteria in subsections (C)(1) through (3), below. The Planning Commission or Hearings Official shall make the final local decision on all quasi- judicial Zoning Map amendments that do not include a Metro Plan diagram amendment. (C) Zoning Map Amendment Criteria of Approval. (1) Consistency with applicable Metro Plan policies and the Metro Plan diagram; 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. Since being annexed into the City of Springfield, the Urbanizable Fringe (UF-10) overlay no longer applies, and the site is zoned Low Density Residential (LDR). The applicant, SUB, is applying for a Zoning Map Amendment to change the property to Public Land & Open Space (PLO). This designation on the property allows government facilities and this will be consistent with the applicant’s future plans to construct a water treatment plant. Metro Plan Diagram METRO PLAN: There are no mandatory Metro Plan policies related to the proposed zoning. Nevertheless, some applicable policies of the Metro Plan are listed below: Growth Management, Goals, Findings, and Policies: Policy 9. A full range of key urban facilities and services shall be provided to urban areas according to demonstrated need and budgetary priorities. Response: 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). The recently Springfield Utility Board – McKenzie Water Source Development Page 3 of 4 Zoning Map Amendment – Written Statement February 07, 2024 The Satre Group  375 West 4th Avenue, Suite 201, Eugene, OR 97401  (541) 686-4540  www.satregroup.com approved application to annex the subject property to the City of Springfield included findings that the property either is or can be served with a full range of key urban facilities and services. Policy 16. Eugene and Springfield and their respective utility branches, Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) and Springfield Utility Board (SUB), shall be the water and electrical service providers within the UGB. Response: The subject site is inside the Springfield’s Urban Growth Boundary. By this Zoning Map Amendment Application herein, the land within the UGB (the subject site) will be rezoned to Public Land & Open Space (PLO), which will allow the future construction of a water treatment plant to provide future service for Springfield. This will assist the city in providing water services to existing and future residents within the city of Springfield. Public Facilities and Service Element, Goals, Findings, and Policies: Policy G.2: Use the planned facilities maps of the Public Facilities and Services Plan to guide the general location of water, wastewater, stormwater, and electrical projects in the metropolitan area. Use local facility master plans, refinement plans, capital improvement plans and ordinances as the guide for detailed planning and project implementation. Response: The Public Facilities and Services Plan designates the property as a future lot for a possible water facility, due to the close location of the existing well heads. The rezoning of the property to PLO will allow the future construction of a water treatment plant, as forecasted in the Public Facilities and Services Plan. Services to Development Within the Urban Growth Boundary - Water Policies: Policy G.10: Eugene and Springfield and their respective utility branches, EWEB and SUB, shall ultimately be the water service providers within the UGB. Response: SUB is the main provider of water to the greater Springfield area. The planning for future water uses within the growth boundary is required and with the rezone of the property to PLO it will allow the orderly delivery of water to the City. Given the above, criterion 5.22.115 (C)(1) is met. (2) Consistency with applicable Refinement Plans, Plan District maps, Conceptual Development Plans, and functional plans; Response: The property is not within any applicable Refinement Plans, Plan Districts, or any other specific plans. The City of Springfield Comprehensive Plan has an Urbanization Element. There appear to be no mandatory policies within that comprehensive plan for the rezoning of the property to PLO but there are relevant policies, cited below. Any development plans for the subject property will require compliance with City, State, and Federal water quality standards and review of the proposed storm water drainage for the site. Chapter 5 - Urbanization Element Policies: UG-3: Provide adequate level of urban services, including but not limited to public water, wastewater, stormwater management systems, environmental services and an urban multi-modal transportation system as urban development occurs within the Springfield UGB. Springfield Utility Board – McKenzie Water Source Development Page 4 of 4 Zoning Map Amendment – Written Statement February 07, 2024 The Satre Group  375 West 4th Avenue, Suite 201, Eugene, OR 97401  (541) 686-4540  www.satregroup.com Response: SUB is the main provider of water to the greater Springfield area. The planning for future water uses within the growth boundary is required and with the rezone of the property to PLO it will allow the orderly delivery of water to the City. Given the above, criterion 5.22.115 (C)(2) is met. (3) The property is presently provided with adequate public facilities, services and transportation networks to support the use, or these facilities, services and transportation networks are planned to be provided concurrently with the development of the property; Response: As was evident in the previous Annexation of the property into the City and the formal Annexation Agreement, the 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, as provided below: Storm: The nearest public stormwater infrastructure is a storm line running north along the west boundary of the property on the middle school property ending in a 24-inch outfall at Cedar Creek. The existing public and private systems will continue to be utilized. Sanitary: Sanitary infrastructure is adjacent to the site in 65th Street, on the southern property line. Should sanitary infrastructure be needed for the subject property in the future, service would be extended from 65th Street. Water: Similar to the sanitary service, the water lines are in 65th Street on the southern edge of the property. Water will be provided by Springfield Utility Board (SUB). Electric: Electric infrastructure is adjacent to the subject property along its southern and eastern boundary. Electricity will be provided by Springfield Utility Board (SUB). Streets: 65th and 66th Streets are local streets. 65th Street dead ends on the southern property line and could be an entrance or an emergency exit only. The applicant has future plans to access the property from the 66th Street entrance, across the northern piece of property also owned by SUB. Given the above, criterion 5.22.115 (C)(3) 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 Zone Map Amendment can be approved. If you have any questions about the above application, please do not hesitate to contact John Anderson, at: The Satre Group; via phone: 541-686-4540; or by email at: Johna@satregroup.com. Sincerely, John Anderson John Anderson, ASLA, Partner The Satre Group