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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMeeting Packet Planner 11/15/2024 Completeness Check Meeting Development and Public Works Department Conference Room 616 & Zoom COMPLETENESS CHECK MEETING DATE: Tuesday, December 10, 2024 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. DPW Conference Room 616 and Zoom Completeness Check Mtg (Annexation) 811-24-000281-PRE 811-24-000283-PROJ City of Springfield Assessor’s Map: 17-03-34-41 TL: 400-500, 700-1000, 1300 & 1500 17-03-34-42 TL: 100-1000 & 1200-2100 Address: Glenwood Riverfront Existing Use: Various-Residential, Commercial, vacant Applicant has submitted proposal to annex various tax lots into the City of Springfield Planner: Tom Sievers Meeting: Tuesday December 10, 2024 10:00 – 11:00 via Zoom and Conference Rm 616 SITE VICINITY MAP 811-24-000281-PRE Completeness Chck Mtg Annexation 17-03-34-41 TL 400-500, 700-1000, 1300 & 1500 17-03-34-42 TL 100-1000 & 1200-2100 Glenwood Riverfront City of Springfield City of Springfield Development & Public Works 225 Fifth Street Springfiel d, OR 97477 Annexation Application Type 4 3 Application Type (Applic ant: Check one) Annexation A lication Com leteness Check: Multiple Owners -See Applicant List Address: See Applicant List Owner Signature: Owner Signature: A ent Name: Lorri Nelson Rowell Brokaw Architects Phone: E-mail: Phone: 541-485-1003 Fax: Address: 1203 Willamette Street, Suite 210, Eugene, OR 97401 E-mail lorri rowellbrokaw.com Agent Signature: If the applicant is other than the owner, the owner hereby grants permission for the applicant to act in his or her behalf, except where signatures of the owner of record are required, only the owner may sign the petition. ASSESSOR'S MAP NO: Two Maps -See Inventory TAX LOT NO S: ome are addressed, some are not -See Tax Lot Inventory Area of Re uest: Acres: 21.11 Existing Use: Various - Residential, Commercial, Vacant S uare Feet: Proposed Use: Residential/Commercial Mixed-Use Master Planned Development See Inventory Required Property Information (City Intake Staff: Complete This Section) Reviewed Case No.: Date: By: (initials) Project No.: I Placard: Application Postage Fee: Total Fee: Fee: Revised 04/17/2023 slm Page 8 of 16 November 14, 2024 GLENWOOD RIVERFRONT MASTER PLAN Annexation Application (Map 17-03-34-41, Tax Lots 400-500, 700-1000, 1300 and 1500; and Map 17-03-34-42, Tax Lots 100- 1000 and 1200-2100) WRITTEN STATEMENT In support of the applicant’s request to annex the subject property into the city limits of Springfield, this Written Statement has been generated to describe the subject property and address annexation criteria. I. SUBJECT PROPERTY The property subject to the Master Plan is comprised of 41 tax lots totaling just over 30 acres. It is located in the Glenwood neighborhood of Springfield at the east end of what the Glenwood Refinement Plan refers to as the Franklin Riverfront. Abutting the property to the south is Franklin Blvd, to the west adjacent private property and to the north and east the Willamette River. The Master Plan site contains areas that are undeveloped and vacant, previously developed but currently vacant, and currently developed and occupied. Existing uses are a mix of commercial and single-family residential. Plan and zone designations include Commercial Mixed-Use in the eastern portion and Residential Mixed-Use in the western portion. Master Plan Area Outlined in Red Regional Land Information Database 2023 In specific regard to annexation, six of the 41 tax lots (the tax lots owned by Homes for Good, Lane County’s housing agency – Map 17-03-34-41, Lots 1100, 1400, and 1700-2000) have been previously annexed and three of the tax lots (the tax lots owned by Too Blue LLC and 4340 LLC – Map 17-03-34-41, Lots 100, 200 and 300), while part of the Master Plan area, are not included in this annexation application as the property owner has chosen to not participate in the annexation process. The remaining 32 tax lots (owned by the City of Springfield, the Springfield Economic Development Agency, and Roth & Roth LLC – Map 17-03-34-41, Lots 400-500, 700-1000, 1300 and 1500; and Map 17-03-34-42, Tax Lots 100-1000 and 1200-2100) abutting the Homes for Good property to the north, east and west and Franklin Blvd to the south remain to be annexed. Those 32 lots are the subject of this annexation application. II. PROCESS TO DATE With regard to the master plan itself, relevant data in regard to applicable long-range plans and development code has been collected and analyzed, initial development scenarios have been generated, prospective land use applications have been outlined, numerous discussion sessions have been held with city staff, service providers, and property owners. Two Development Initiation Meetings have occurred, one for the Master Plan itself and one focusing on annexation. Glenwood Riverfront Master Plan Page 2 of 6 Annexation Application – Written Statement November 14, 2024 The Satre Group • 375 West 4th Avenue, Suite 201, Eugene, OR 97401 • (541) 686-4540 • www.satregroup.com III. ANNEXATION A stated in the Springfield Development Code, a complete annexation application must include “A written narrative addressing the proposal’s consistency with the approval criteria specified in SDC 5.7.140.” As stated on the annexation application form, “All annexation requests must be accompanied with a narrative providing an explanation and justification of a response with the criteria stated in the application.” Given this, annexation criteria and the applicant’s response is as follows. SDC 5.7.140 Criteria. (A) The affected territory proposed to be annexed is within the City’s urban growth boundary; and is: (1) Contiguous to the city limits; or (2) Separated from the City only by a public right-of-way or a stream, lake, or other body of water. Response: The annexation request is consistent with criterion (A)(1) as the area proposed to be annexed is within the City’s urban growth boundary and is contiguous to existing city limits found along the north boundary of the Franklin Blvd right-of-way and on the west, north and east boundaries of the Homes for Good property (the teal outlined area in the middle). Annexation Area Outlined in Red Existing City Limits Shown in Teal Regional Land Information Database 2023 (B) The proposed annexation is consistent with applicable policies in the Metro Plan and in any applicable refinement plans or Plan Districts; Response: Applicable policies regarding annexation can be found in the Metro Plan, Springfield Comprehensive Plan, Glenwood Refinement Plan, and Glenwood Riverfront Mixed-Use Plan District. Policies applicable to this annexation application, and the applicant’s response to each, are as follows: Metro Plan Policies: • The Metro Plan does not contain any policies applicable to annexation in Springfield. o As of 2011, with the adoption of the Springfield 2030 Refinement Plan Residential Land Use and Housing Element, Ordinance No. 6268, Metro Plan Sub-chapter III-A, Residential Land Use and Housing Element, and its policies therein, in regard to Statewide Planning Goal 10, Housing, no longer applies to Springfield. o As of 2016, with the adoption of the Springfield 2030 Comprehensive Plan Urbanization Element, Springfield Ordinance No. 6361, and Lane County Ordinance No. PA 1304, Metro Plan Sub-chapter’s II-C, Growth Management, II-E, Urban and Urbanizable Land, and policies therein, in regard to Statewide Planning Goal 14, Urbanization, and sub- Glenwood Riverfront Master Plan Page 3 of 6 Annexation Application – Written Statement November 14, 2024 The Satre Group • 375 West 4th Avenue, Suite 201, Eugene, OR 97401 • (541) 686-4540 • www.satregroup.com chapter III-B, Economic Element, in regard to Statewide Planning Goal 9, Economic Development, no longer apply to Springfield. • Consistency with Metro Plan Policies: o As Metro Plan Policies are no longer applicable, there is no need to demonstrate consistency. Springfield Comprehensive Plan Policies: • The Springfield Comprehensive Plan Urbanization Element contains a number of policies applicable to annexation. o Policy 29: Annexation shall continue to be a prerequisite for urban development and the delivery of City services in accordance with the Springfield Comprehensive Plan and Springfield Development Code. o Policy 30: Unincorporated land within the Springfield UGB may be developed with permitted uses at maximum density only upon annexation to the City when it is found that key urban facilities and services can be provided to the area to be annexed in an orderly and efficient manner. Provision of these services to the area proposed for annexation is consistent with the timing and location for such extension, where applicable, in the City’s infrastructure plans — such as the Public Facilities and Services Plan; the Springfield Transportation System Plan; the City’s Capital Improvement Program; and the urbanization goals, policies and implementation strategies of this Element — or a logical time within which to deliver these services has been determined, based upon demonstrated need and budgetary priorities. o Policy 31: For the purposes of land use planning and annexation approval, the Springfield Comprehensive Plan defines key urban facilities and services as: wastewater service; stormwater service; transportation; solid waste management; water service; fire and emergency medical services; police protection; citywide park and recreation programs; electric service; land use controls; communication facilities; and public schools on a district- wide basis. o Policy 32. Urban services provided by the City upon annexation to Springfield include storm and sanitary sewer; water; transportation systems; police and fire protection; planning, building, code enforcement and library services; and public infrastructure maintenance of City-owned or operated facilities. o Policy 34: When unincorporated territory within the UGB is provided with any new urban service, that service shall be provided by one of the following methods in this priority order: (a) Annexation to City; or (b) Contractual Annexation Agreements with City o Policy 35. The City shall not extend water or wastewater service outside city limits to serve a residence or business without first obtaining a valid annexation petition, a consent to annex agreement, or when a health hazard abatement annexation is required. o Policy 46. Continue efforts to provide increased opportunities for public access to the Willamette River Greenway and the McKenzie River through comprehensive planning, development standards, Annexation Agreements, the land use permitting process, and through partnerships with Willamalane, Springfield Utility Board, and property owners. • Consistency with Springfield Comprehensive Plan Policies: o Policy 29: The applicant understands and acknowledges that annexation is a prerequisite to urban development, and thus this annexation application, in accordance with the Springfield Comprehensive Plan and Springfield Development Code, is submitted at this time in order to make way for submittal of other applications for urban development and the delivery of city services. o Policy 30: The applicant understands and acknowledges that unincorporated land within the Springfield UGB may be developed with permitted uses at maximum density only Glenwood Riverfront Master Plan Page 4 of 6 Annexation Application – Written Statement November 14, 2024 The Satre Group • 375 West 4th Avenue, Suite 201, Eugene, OR 97401 • (541) 686-4540 • www.satregroup.com upon annexation to the City; and that an application for annexation can be approved only when it is found that key urban facilities and services can be provided to the area to be annexed in an orderly and efficient manner. Given this, an Annexation Agreement, documenting the provision of urban facilities and services to the subject area, will be submitted in support of this annexation application. Approval of this annexation request will be dependent of approval of the Annexation Agreement, thus allowing development of permitted uses at allowable densities. As spelled out in this application, provision of said facilities and services is consistent with the timing and location of said services in accordance with the Springfield Comprehensive Plan, the Springfield Development Code and applicable long-range plans such as the Glenwood Refinement Plan, the Public Facilities and Services Plan, the Springfield Transportation System Plan, and the City’s Capital Improvement Program. o Policies 31 and 32: The full suite of identified urban facilities and services will be outlined in the Annexation Agreement. o Policy 34: The delivery of urban services to the subject area will be facilitated with (a) annexation to the City of Springfield. o Policy 35: Water and wastewater service will be provided to the subject area upon annexation. o Policy 46: Increased opportunities for public access to the Willamette River Greenway will be facilitated with approval of this annexation application, including its Annexation Agreement. Glenwood Refinement Plan Policies: • The Glenwood Refinement Plan is organized into 10 chapters and includes what are organized as Goals, Objectives, Policies, and Implementation Strategies. Policies and Implementation Strategies can be found in Chapters 3-10. Overall, there are 94 policies, eight of which mention annexation. Of those, three relate to providing financial incentives as funding becomes available and three are in regard to existing public safety and services agreements. Of those that remain, one policy (and two associated implementation strategies) relate to the transportation system (streets) and one relates directly to the annexation of property. GRP Transportation Chapter o B.2.a. Partner with property owners and private developers to fund, dedicate right-of-way, design, and construct an interconnected local street system in the Franklin Riverfront that improves access, mobility, safety, and comfort for vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists, as conceptually depicted in Figure 4.  B.2.a.1. Coordinate with Lane County to facilitate the new street system through annexation and vacation of existing local access roads.  B.2.a.2. Coordinate with Lane County to provide an orderly transition from rural to urban roads through annexation and jurisdictional transfer of existing Lane County roads. GRP Urban Transition and Annexation Chapter o Policy F.1.b. Provide for annexation of urbanizable land to occur in a manner consistent with State law and the Metro Plan, as well as City annexation policies and procedures. • Consistency with GRP Policies: o Policy B.2.a: The emerging master plan includes an interconnected local street system for the Franklin Riverfront. It can be described as follows:  Existing facilities include Franklin Blvd, a multi-modal minor arterial and two unimproved, unmaintained local access roads, North Brooklyn and North Concord. Franklin Blvd is inside the city limits of Springfield and under the jurisdiction of the city. It is also a state highway (Hwy 126). North Brooklyn and North Concord are outside the Springfield city limits and under Lane County jurisdiction. Upon Glenwood Riverfront Master Plan Page 5 of 6 Annexation Application – Written Statement November 14, 2024 The Satre Group • 375 West 4th Avenue, Suite 201, Eugene, OR 97401 • (541) 686-4540 • www.satregroup.com annexation, jurisdiction of North Concord and North Brooklyn will be transferred to the City of Springfield.  Proposed facilities include three new north-south streets, currently referred to as Collector Street (located to the east), Mississippi Avenue (located to the west) and Promenade Street (located in the middle) and two east-west streets, currently referred to as Riverfront Street and Middle Street. Collector Street would be designed to collector street standards. All of the others would be designed to local street standards. The forthcoming master plan application, reinforced with the Annexation Agreement, will outline a partnership between property owners, service providers and private developers to fund, dedicate, design, and construct the new street system including improved access, mobility, safety, and comfort for vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists. o Implementation Strategies B.2.a.1 and B.2.a.2: During a recent Development Initiation Meeting for this annexation application, city of Springfield staff shared with the applicant that once annexed, city staff would work directly with Lane County to transfer jurisdictional responsibility from the county to the city, and then undertake the right-of- way vacation process for these two roadways. o Policy F.1.b: This annexation application has been generated, and will be processed, consistent with state law and city annexation policies and procedures. Glenwood Riverfront Mixed-Use Plan District Policies: • In the Glenwood Refinement Plan itself, there are three policies regarding the Glenwood Riverfront Mixed-Use Plan District. One of those, Policy A.2.a, directs the city to adopt the Plan District. This was accomplished upon the adoption and incorporation of the Plan District into the Springfield Development Code in 2014. The other two policies (Policy B.5.a, and Policy D.1.e) relate to the development of parking standards. There are no Plan District policies in the Glenwood Refinement Plan that are in regard to annexation. • The Glenwood Riverfront Mixed-Use Plan District is codified in the Springfield Development Code at SDC 3.4.200. There are no policies in SDC 3.4.200, but there are two standards related to annexation of the Franklin Riverfront. o SDC 3.4.215(B) All required applications in the Glenwood Riverfront Mixed-Use Plan District shall be reviewed as specified in Chapter 5, including, but not limited to, Annexations… o SDC 3.4.215(D) Any other applicable agency permits/approvals/coordination, including but not limited to…(4) Lane County Transportation (vacation of local access roads). • Consistency with Plan District Policies: o Standard SDC 3.4.215(B): Implementation of the emerging master plan will require approval of a number of land use applications. This annexation application is the first of those. Each of those, including this annexation application, will be processed consistent with Chapter 5 of the Springfield Development Code. o Standard SDC 3.4.215(D): This annexation application, as well as other subsequent land use applications, will be subject to review, approval, and coordination by and with applicable agencies, including Lane County Transportation. (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: It is the applicant’s understanding that key urban facilities and services are defined in Springfield Comprehensive Plan Policy 31 and include: wastewater service; stormwater service; transportation; solid waste management; water service; fire and emergency medical services; police protection; citywide park and recreation programs; electric service; land use controls; communication facilities; and public schools on a district- wide basis. The Public-Private Utility Glenwood Riverfront Master Plan Page 6 of 6 Annexation Application – Written Statement November 14, 2024 The Satre Group • 375 West 4th Avenue, Suite 201, Eugene, OR 97401 • (541) 686-4540 • www.satregroup.com Plan included with this annexation application describes each of these urban facilities and services in terms of existing facilities and services, proposed extension of the facilities and services, and the applicable policies and development standards for each. Furthermore, the Annexation Agreement application will outline roles and responsibilities of a partnership between property owners, service providers and private developers to execute said facility and service extension. Given this, this annexation application and accompanying Public-Private Utility Plan document that key urban facilities and services are, or can be, provided to the proposed annexation area. (D) Where applicable, fiscal impacts to the City have been mitigated through an Annexation Agreement or other mechanism approved by the City Council. Response: The Springfield Development Code at SDC 5.7.113—Annexation Definitions, defines Annexation Agreement as follows: “Annexation Agreement. A written agreement between the City and owners of land requesting annexation that states the terms, conditions, and obligations of the parties to mitigate fiscal and service impacts to the City associated with the annexation and future development of the property. The agreement may be used to ensure annexation consistent with the Metro Plan.” Given this, as was discussed at the recent Development Initiation Meeting for this annexation application, the city of Springfield, led by the City Attorney’s Office, will facilitate the development of the Annexation Agreement. Following review of this application, the Agreement will be finalized and included in annexation application materials before the City Council. The Annexation Agreement is not a completeness item and does not need to be executed (signed) until after the initial City Council hearing but will need to be signed before the 2nd reading and application decision itself. ~~~ End of Annexation Application Written Statement ~~~