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Springfield, OR 97477
SITE PLAN REVIEW
PRE-SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST
Project Name: Phase 2 of Marcola Meadows
Project Proposal: Lowes site plan
Case Number: PRE2008-00061
Project Address: Lot 11 of the tentative subdivision
Assessors Map and Tax Lot Number(s): 17-03-25-11 TL 2300
Zoning: Community Commercial (CC)
Overlay District(s): Drinking Water Protection (DWP)
Applicable Refinement Plan: N/A
Refinement Plan Designation: N/A
Metro Plan Designation: Commercial
Pre-Submittal Meeting Date: September 10, 2008
Application Submittal Deadline: March 10, 2008 (Sept 17 for expedited review)
Associated Applications: DWP (DRC2008-00061)
City of Springfield Review
Team
Planninq
I Buildinq
I Fire and Life Safety
I PIP Coordinator and Utilities
I Police
i PW Utilities
I Trans. Enqineerinq
I Trans. Planninq
, Construction Inspector
Name
Steve Hopkins
Dave Puent
Gilbert Gordon
Les Benoy
TElna Steers
Les' Benoy
Kristi Krueqer
Jon Driscoll
Todd Sinqleton
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Applicant Land Owner
Jack Mandel Jeff Belle
Lowes HIW, Inc. SC Springfield, LLC
1530 Faraday Ave, Suite 140 7510 Longley Lane, Suite 102
Carlsbad CA 92008 Reno NV 89511
phone
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726-3668
726"2293
726-3725
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726-3725
726-4584
726-3679
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Applicant's 'Representative
Jeremy McPherson
WRG Design, Inc.
5415 SW Westgate Dr, Suite 100
Portland OR 97221
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TENTATIVE SITE PLAN 'REVIEW APPLICATION
PRE-SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST
PLANNING
o Application fee - discuss the applicable fees
o Copy of the Site Pia", reduced to 81h"x 11"
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l2ijl III 1 8 Yz" x 11" Copy of Site Plan
o Copy of the' deed and a preliminary title report issued within the past 30 days
documel}ting ownership and listing all encumbrances. If the applicant is not the property
owner, written permission from the property owner is required.
Complete Incomplete
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Deed and Preliminary Title Report
o Brief narrative explaining the purpose of the development, the existing use of the
property, and any additional information that may have a bearing in determining the
action to be taken. The narrative should also include the proposed number of employees
and future expansion plans, if known.
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o Site Plan
Complete
Prepared by an Oregon Licensed Architect,
Landscape Architect, or Engineer
Proposed buildings: location, dimensions,
size (gross floor area applicable to the
parking requirement for the proposed
use(s)), setbacks from property lines, and
distance between buildings
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Location and height of existing or proposed
fences, walls, outdoor equipment, storage,
trash receptacles, and signs
Location, dimensions, and number of typical,
compact, and disabled parking spaces;
including' aisles, wheel bumpers, directional '
signs, and striping
Dimensions of the development area, as well
as area and percentage of the site proposed
for buildings, structures; parking and
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vehicular areas, sidewalks, patios, and other
impervious surfaces
Observance of solar access requirements as
specified in the applicable zoning district
On-site loading areas and vehicular and
pedestrian circulation
Location, type, and number of bicycle
parking spaces
Area and dimensions of all property to be
conveyed, dedicated, or reserved for
common open spaces, recreational areas,
and other similar public and semi-public uses
Location of existing and proposed transit
facilities
o Phased Development Plan Where applicable, the Site Plan application must include a
phasing plan indicating any proposed phases for development, including the boundaries
and sequencing of each phase. Phasing must progress in a sequence promoting street
connectivity between the various phases of the development and accommodating other
required public improvements, including but not limited to, sanitary sewer, stormwater
management, water, and electricity. The applicant must indicate which phases apply to
the Site Plan application being submitted. '
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Phased Development Plan
Drawn by a Landscape Architect
Location and dimensions of landscaping and
open space areas to include calculation of
landscape coverage
Screening in accordance with SDC 4.4-110
Written description, including specifications, of
the permanent irrigation system '
'Location and type of street trees
List in chart form the proposed types of
landscape materials (trees, shrubs, ground
cover). Include in the chart genus, species,
common name, quantity, size, spacing,and
method of planting
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6 Exterior elevations of all buildings and
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structures proposed for the development site,
including height
Conceptual floor plans
o On-Site Lighting Plan
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Location, orientation, and maximum height of
exterior light fixtures, both free standing and
attached
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Type and extent of shielding, including cut-off
angles and type of illumination, wattage, and
luminous area
Photometric test report for each light source
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Planning Notes:
1. Use sheet DD3. Submit on 8 1/2 x 11 sheet.
2. Submit drawing of trash enclosure. It must be hydraulically separated from the storm
water system.
3. Master plan condition #46 requires 50% vegetative treatment of non-buildable rooftop
area. State if & how that is'accomplished.
4. The truck route includes the driveway from Lot 11 to Marcola Rd. The subdivision does
not include that driveway as part of the truck route.
5. Short term bike parking: the rack must be at least 5 feet from the wall. SDC4.6-145(B).
6. The elevations must be drawn to scale. Color is not required if the reduced drawings are
in color.
7. The floor plans are required to verify the DWP requirements and drainage plan are not in
conflict.
8. The lighting plan (sheets SSl and SS2) was not submitted.
9. Submit cut sheets for all outdoor lights.
10. Submit a photometric report for the lighting plan. Refer to SDC 4.5-110(A)
Additional comments not related to the completeness of the application: '
. PIP not yet submitted..' There are two options: submit the complete application with a
120-day waiver or do not submit the application until the PIP is submitted. In either
case, the Site Plan can't be tentatively approved until the proposed public
infrastructure is adequate to serve the development. Refer to SDC 5.17-125(B).
. The TIA analyzes traffic signals at intersections that will not contain signals: Marcola at
Martin and the Lowes driveway on Marcola. The report should mention there will be a
roundabout at Martin and Marcola and a non-signalized control at Lowes driveway. A
roundabout tends to increase the capacity of an intersection, so a traffic control may
not be warranted at the estimated time (warranted at build-out). This will be
addressed in the subdivision and the PIP.
. Number of copies: 22 copies, 4half size drawings and 2 CDs
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TENTATIVE LAND DIVISION APPLICATION
, PRE-SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST
Deputy Fire Marshal: Gilbert Gordon
Case #: PRE2008-00052
FIRE
o Tentative Land Division Plan
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Location, widths and names of all existing and
proposed streets, alleys, dedications or other right-
of-ways within or adjacent to the proposed land
division
Location of existing and required fire hydrants
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Additional comments not related to the completeness of the application:
. Subdivision:
. L "No Parking-Fire Lane" signs shall be posted on one side of 28 foot wide local
roads shown on Plan Sheet C6, Detail 3. Placement of the signs shall follow the
recommendations of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
2. "No Parking-Fire Lane" signs shall be required on both outside (right) lanes on Martin
Drive if parking is normally allowed in bike lanes.
Tree Felling:
Landscaping: A 3 foot clear space shall be maintained around the circumference of fire
hydrants (2007 SFC 508.5.5).
Landscaping: Immediate access to fire department connections shall be maintained at all
times and without obstruction by fences, bushes, trees, walls or any other object for a
minimum of 3 feet (2007 SFC912.3). -
Drinking Water Protection Overlay:
No comment at this time. Phase 1, based on the applicant's submittal, will not be
introducing any permanent storage, dispensing or use of hazardous materials for it's
scope. Additional comments will be provided at future phases.
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TENTATIVE SITE PLAN REVIEW APPLICATION
PRE-SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST
Transportation Engineer/Planner: Jon Driscoll Case#: PRE2008-00061
Applicant: Lowes, Phase 2 of Marcola Meadows
TRANSPORTATION
o Right-of-Way Approach Permit application must be provided where the property has
frontage on a Lane County or an Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) facility.
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o Traffic Impact Study - four (4) copies of a study prepared by a Traffic Engineer in
accordance with SDC 4.2-105 AA. Traffic Impact Studies (TIS) allow the City to analyze
and evaluate the traffic impacts and mitigation of a development on the City's
transportation system. In general, a'TIS must explain how the traffic from a given
development affects the transportation system in terms of safety, traffic operations,
access and mobility, and immediate and adjoining street systems. A TIS must also
address, if needed, City, Metro Plan and state land use and transportation policies and
objectives.
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Traffic Impact Study
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Access to streets, alleys, and properties to
be served, including the lo'cation and
dimensions of existin'g and proposed curb
cuts and curb cuts proposed to be closed
o Improvement and Public Utilities Plan
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Location and type of existing and
proposed street lighting
Location, width, and construction material
of'all existing and proposed sidewalks,
sidewalk ramps, pedestrian access ways,
and trails
Location, widths (of paving and right-of-
way) and names of all existing and
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proposed streets, alleys, dedications, or
other right-of-ways within or adjacent to
the proposed development, including
ownership and maintenance status, if
applicable
Location of existing and required traffic
control devices
Transportation Notes:
1. Th,e TIA included does not rightly address Marcola Road. Alter the TIA by removing
the two proposed traffic signals on Marcola Drive (leaving the existing one at 28th
Street), and include the roundabout at Martin Drive. **
2. Dimension driveways and access widths to abutting "frontage roads" or parking lots.
3. Show location and type of existing and proposed street lighting.
4. Show the location, width, and construction material of all existing and proposed
sidewalks, sidewalk ramps. ,
5. Depict the location, widths (of paving and right-of-way) and names of all existing and
proposed streets and easements within or adjacent to the proposed development,
including ownership and maintenance status. The main access easement is not
shown, so there are only two access points to the site as depicted. No cross section
of the paving area is shown.
6. Show the location of existing and required traffic control devices
7. Because the .PIP has not been submitted, a 120-day waiver is strongly recommended.
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Additional comments not related to the completeness of the application:
o Alter "existing" to another more appropriate word for infrastructure not yet in place,
but planned for Phase 1.
o Martin Blvd. is shown as Martin Drive on Sheet C1 of the Master Plan.
o OnDD7 the truck turning template crosses over parking lot islands, and into the
opposing lane along the arterial Marcola Road.
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TENTATIVE SITE PLAN REVIEW APPLICATION
PRE-SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST
Engineer: Les Benoy
Case#: Marcola Meadows
PUBLIC WORKS ENGINEERING
o Site Assessment of Existing Conditions'
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Architect or Engineer
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The name, location, and dimensions of all existing
site features including buildings, curb cuts, trees
and impervious surface areas, clearly indicating
what is remaining and what is being removed. Fo~
existing structures to remain, also indicate present
use, size, setbacks from property lines, and
distance between buildings
The name,location, i:limensions, direction of flow
and top of bank of all watercourses and re'quired
riparian setback that are shown on the Water
Quality Limited Wate~course Map on file in the
Development Services Department
The 100-year floodplain and floodway boundaries
on the site, as specified in the latest adopted FEMA
Flood Insurance Rate Maps or FEMA approved
Letter of Map Amendment or Letter of Map Revision
The Time of Travel Zones, as specified in SDC 3.3-
200 and delineated on the Wellhead Protection
Areas Map on file in the Development Services
Department '
Physical features including, but not limited to trees
5" in diameter or greater when measured 4 Y2 feet
above the ground, significant clusters of trees and
shrubs, riparian areas, wetlands, and rock
outcroppings
Soil types and water table information as mapped
and specified in the Soils Survey of Lane County. A
Geotechnical Report prepared by an Engineer must
be submitted concurrently if the Soils Survey
indicates the proposed development area has
unstable soils and/or a high water table
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o ' Improvement and Public Utilities Plan must be in compliance with the regulations of
SDC Sections 5.17-100, 4.1-100, 4.2-100, and 4.3-100 and must include the following
information:
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Location and width of all existing 'and proposed
easements
Location of existing and required power poles,
transformers, neighborhood mailbox units, and
similar public facilities
Location and size of existing and proposed utilities
on and adjacent to the site, including sanitary sewer
mains, stormwater management systems, water
mains, power, gas, telephone, and cable TV.
Indicate the proposed connection points
Prepared by an Oregon licensed Civil Engineer
Planting plan prepared by an Oregon licensed
Landscape Architect where plants are proposed as
part of the stormwater management system
'Roof drainage patterns and discharge locations
Pervious and impervious area drainage patterns
The size and location of stormwater management
systems components, including but not limited to:
drain lines, catch basins, dry wells and/or detention
ponds; stormwater quality measures; and natural
drainageways to be retained
Existing and proposed spot elevations and contours
lines drawn at 1 foot intervals (for land with a slope
over 10 percent, the contour lines may be at 5 foot
intervals)
Amount of proposed cut and fill
o Stormwater Management System Study - provide four (4) copies of the study with
the completed Stormwater Scoping Sheet attached. The plan, calculations, and
documentation must be consistent with the Engineering Design Standards and
Procedures Manual.
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Scoping Sheet and attached Stormwater Management
System Study
PW Notes:
1. Dimension existing pavement structures
2. Show/State FEMA floodplain status on plan set.
3. Show Time of Travel zones on plan'set.
4. show top of bank for water course.
5. Show soil types on'plan set.
6. There are numerous existing and proposed easements on or adjacent to the site
which are not shown or are not labeled clearly or consistently. An example is the
existing easement for the water line south of the building on DD2 that is shown as
proposed but is listed as existing on DDS. The information should be clarified and
correctly listed on all drawings. The Subdivision Tentative Plan suggests that a public
drainage or maintenance easement will cross the north site property line at an
oblique angle. The Site Plan must show all required public and private easements,
including drainage and maintenance access easements for the Willow Creek
Greenway. ,
7. No proposed power poles; transformers, or mailbox units are identified. ' Sheet QDS
shows what appear to be pedestrian crossings but the symbols are not shown in the
legend nor are ramps shown. These symbols should be added to the legend and
dimensions added to the drawing.
8. Franchise utilities such as gas, telephone, and cable television are not identified on
the plans. Stormwater main sizes were not labeled. Size of roof drains and outfalls
to Willow Creek Greenway were not labeled. Stormwater quality catch basins are not
identified on the plans. It is not clear if water system is public or privates, clarify and
label. Label any public sanitary sewer facilities. Provide fire hydrant detail. Show
location of building fire system backflowprevention & note if it is inside the building.
Provide slopes and elevations of sanitary system. For sanitary drains at the Garden
Center, trash enclosure and truckwell, sanitary sewer drains are required to be
trapped, vented and primed per the. Oregon Plumbing Code; provide a,detail for this.
9. Roof drainage patterns are not shown. Are the 'Garden Center and Truckwell covered?
If. they are covered, roof drains must be shown and go to storm system. In addition,
interior drainage must go to sanitary system and follow building & plumbing codes.
10.Sizes, slopes' and elevations of stormwater systems not labeled. Stormwater quality
catch basins are not identified on plans. Plans do not show enough detail of off-site
drainage swales and elements that receive site storm water.
11. Show amount of cut/fill on plan set.
Additional comments not related to the completeness of the application:
. We have a concern regarding the design of the swales for water quality treatment of
the parking lot as proposed on sheet DD6. Pollutants discharged near the ditch
inlets could directly enter the storm drainage system without flowing through
sufficient length of the swale for treatment. Show sufficient contact time in swale
or provide solution to offer sufficient treatment time.
. The Site Plan Storm Drainage Report (August 29, 2008) states (Pg 2), in reference to
the southern portion of the site: "...the remaining area will drain to a pond
provided as part of the Marcola Meadows Development." This sentence should be
clarified with the insertion of the words "wat~r quality treatment facility" instead
of the word "pond".
. The Site Plan Storm Drainage Report (August 29, 2008) states correctly on Page 2
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that "No detention will occur prior to being conveyed offsite". The following
sentence is however misleading; it states: "No detention will be required onsite
as all detention requirements will be managed offsite'as a part of the Marcola
Meadows Development." It should be noted that storm runofffrom the southern
portion of the Site does not pass through any detention facilities between the
point it leaves the Site and, the point where it leaves the subdivision, because the
swale at the extreme southwest corner of the subdivision is a water quality
facility, not a detention facility. The Subdivision Storm Drainage plan was
approved as part of the Subdivision Tentative Plan Decision, dated September
XX, 2008 (SUB2008-00036).
. The Applicant's statements regarding offsite stormwater detention (Pg 19 and Pg 30
of the Pre-Submittal Narrative) are inconsistent with the Subdivision plan for '
stormwater management (Sheet C4), which describes this as "proposed
vegetated treatment water quality facility~'. '
. Location of the gate near the northeast corner of the building could restrict access to
the fire hydrant
. No back flow protection is shown for the fire loop around the proposed building
. Not clear which part of the garden center is covered. It appears that a large
uncovered area is draining to the sanitary sewer.
. Existing grades north of the building are unclear. Contours are not I~beled.
. Identify legend used for elevation call-outs on Sheet DD4 .
. Existing grade spot elevations and existing contours do not match at the southeast
corner of the site.
. It appears that there will be no curbs along the parking lot swales or landscape
islands yet no curb stops are shown to pr::event vehicles from driving into the
swale.
. Vents and traps should be shown or identified for catch basins connected to the
sanitary sewer. .
. Sheet DD2should show existing conditions. Currently, this sheet shows many
proposed features that are either part of Phase I work or part of the site,
development, without clarifying which phase. This sheet should show existing
conditions and clearly label what is to be constructed in Phase I.
. Sheet DD2 refers to the site as "parcel." Unless the site is part of a partition, it
should be referred to as a "lot."
. It is recommended for clarity that existing features be grayed or shaded back when
shown on drawin9s with both existing and proposed features. '
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ANY REQUIRED ADDITIONAL MATERIALS, APPLICATIONS OR
PERMITS
IT IS THE APPLICANT'S RESPONSIBILITY TO DETERMINE IF ADDITIONAL STANDARDS OR
APPLICATIONS APPLY TO THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT. THE APPLICANT SHOULD
CONSIDER UTILIZING EITHER THE DEVELOPMENT ISSUES MEETING OR THE PRE-
APPLICATION REPORT FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION:
Applicable
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Where a multi-family development is proposed, any additional
materials to dem-onstrate compliance with SDC 3.2-240
Riparian Area Protection Report for properties located within 150
feet of the top of bank of any Water Quality Limited Watercourses
(WQLW) or within 100 feet of the top of bank of any direct
tributaries of WQLW
A Geotechnical Report prepared by an engineer must be submitted
conc'urrently if there are unstable soils and/or a high water table
present
Where the development area is within an overlay district, address
the additional standards of the overlay district
If five or more trees are proposed to be removed, a Tree Felling
Permit as specified in SDC 5,19-100 '
A wetland delineation approved by the Oregon Division of State
Lands m-ust be submitted concurrently where there is a wetland on
the property
Any required federal or state permit must be submitted
concurrently or evidence the permit application has been submitted
for review
Where any grading, filling or excavating ,is proposed with the
, development, a Land"and Drainage Alteration permit must be
submitted prior to development
Where applicable, any Discretionary Use or Variance as specified in .
. SDC5.9-100 and 5.21-100 .
An Annexation application, as specified in SDC 5.7-100, where a
development is proposed outside of the city limits but within the
City's urban service area and can be serviced by sanitary sewer
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THIS APPLICATION IS:
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City Planner
Date
This is not a decision on your applic;ation. Springfield Development Code Section 5.4-
105 and Oregon Revised Statutes 227.178 require the City take final action on a limited land
use decision within 120 days after the application is deemed complete. The 120-day
processing period for this application begins wh~n all the missing information is submitted or
when you request that the City proceed without the information. You must indicate by either
signing this form or by submitting a written response to the City within seven days of the
date of this form asserting your intentions regarding the provision of the missing information.
If you indicate herein or in your written response that the missing information will be
submitted, then you have 180 days from the date the application was submitted for Pre-
Submittal Review to provide the City with the missing information. If you refuse to submit
the missing information, then upon receipt of the full application packet and processing fee,
the City will deem the application complete for purposes of starting the 120-day clock and
begin processing the application. No new information may be submitted after the start of
the 120-day period unless accompanied by a request for an extension of the 120-day
processing time. Upon receipt of a request for extension, the City may extend the 120-day
period for a reasonable period of time. The City may also require additional fees if the new
information is submitted after the Notification to Surrounding Property Owners is sent out
and a second notification is required or if the new information substantially affects the
application proposal and additional review is required.
I, the owner/applicant, intend to submit all missing items indicated herein to the
City within the ISO-day, timeline.
Owner/Applicant's Signature
Date
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Notice of Decision - Tree Felling
Project Name: The Villages at Marcola Meadows, Phase 1
Project Proposal: Tree felling
Case Number: DRC2008-00054
Project Location: North of Marcola Road between 23'd and 31"streets.
Property size: 1 00 acres
Base Zone: MDR (Medium Density Residential), CC (Community Commercial), MUC (Mixed
Use Cqmmercial)
Overlay District(s): Drinking Water Protection Overlay, Nodal Development Overlay
Metro Plan Designation: Medium Density Residential, Commercial, Nodal Development
Pre-Submittal Meeting Date: August 6, 2008
Application Submitted Date: August 13, 2008
Decision Issued Date: September 15, 2008
Appeal Deadline Date: September 30, 2008
Other Application(s): Subdivision (SUB2008-00036), DWP (DRC2008-00055)
I City of Sprin~ield
i Point of Contact
1 Building
I Fire and We Safety
I PIP Coordinator and Utilities
I Planning
I Police
1 PW engineer
1 PW Utilities
I Survey
1 Survey
1 Trans. Engineering
I Trans. Planning
,I Construction Inspector
I Marcola Meadows
1 Point of contact
1 Land Owner
1 Owner Representative
I Satre - Landscape
Marco/a Meadows Phase I Tree Felling
Name.
Steve Hopkins
Dave Puent
Gilbert Gordon
1 Les Benoy
1 Steve Hopkins
T ana Steers
Matt Stouder
Les Benoy
Chris Moorhead
Dennis Ernst
Kristi Krueger
I Jon Driscoll
Todd Singleton
phone
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726-3668
726-2293
726-3725
726-3649
726-3731
736-1035
726-3725
736-1011
726-2095
726-4584
726-3679
726-5931
I Name
1 Rick Satre
1 J eft Belle
1 Bob Martin
I Jeff Bond
Phone
465-4721
775-853-4714
775-345-4062
465-4721
Case No: SUB2008-00054
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Summary of proposal: This Tree Felling is in conjunction with Phase 1 of the Villages at
Marcola Meadows. Phase 1 divides the land into 14 lots ranging insize from less than 1 acre to
over 22 acres. The Pierce Ditch bisects the site and will be reconfigured into a greenway
amenity. ltwill also function as a water quality and storin drainage facility. ,
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The site contains 161 existing trees and 3 tree thickets. The applicant proposes to remove 113
trees and 2 tree thickets. The site will be replanted with 491 trees along the new roads (Martin
and Belle) and in the medians. Pierce Ditch will be relocated, and reconfigured to become a
greenway. 517 trees will be planted in the greenway. There will be 48 trees and one hawthorn
thicket that remain.
The site will be replanted with 1008 trees, as shown in the approved planting pl\ill contained in
SUB2008-00031. As.part of the subdivision, the frontage on 31st Street will be improved. The
trees in the right of way next to the drainage ditch will be removed. They will be replaced with, .
street trees.
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Decision: Tentative Approval with conditions, as of the date of this letter. The standards of
the Springfield Development Code (SDC) applicable to each criterion of approval are listed
herein and are satisfied by the submitted plans and notes unless specifically not"d with findings
and conditions necessary for compliance. The Final Plat must conform to the submitted plans
as conditioned herein. This is a limited land use decision made according to city code and state
statutes. Unless appealed, the decision is final. Please read this document carefully.
Other Uses Authorized by the Decision: None. Future development will be in. accordance with
the provisions of the SDC, filed easements and agreements, and all applicable local, state and
federal regulations.
Review Process: This application is reviewed under Type II procedures listed in SDC 5.1-130,
and the Tree Felling Criteria of Approval, SDC 5.19-125.
Procedural Findings:
. Applications for Limited Land Use Decisions require the notification of property
owners/occupants within 300 feet of the subject property allowing for a 14 day
comment period on the application (SDC Sections 5.1-130 and 5.2-115). The applicant
and parties submitting written comments during the notice period have appeal rights
and are mailed a copy of this decision for consideration.
. Notice was sent to adjacent property owners/occupants within 300 feet of the subject
site on August 13, 2008. '
. On August 20, 2008, the City's Development Review Committee reviewed the proposed
plans.' City staff's review comments have been reduced to findings and conditions only
as necessary for compliance with the Tentative Plan Criteria of Approval contained in
SDC 5.12-125. This decision was issued on the 30th day of the 120 days mandated by the
state.
Comments Received: The applicant and parties submitting written comments during the
notice period have appeal rights and are mailed a copy of this decision for consideration. No
written comments were received.
5.19-125 Criteria Tree Felling
The Director, in consultation with the Public Works Director and the Fire Chief shall approve,
approve with conditions or deny the request based on the following criteria:
A. Whether the conditions of the trees with respect to disease, hazardous or
unsafe conditions, danger of falling, proximity to existing structures or proposed
construction, or interference with utility services or pedestrian or vehicular traffic
safety warrants the proposed felling.
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Finding: Trees will be removed based on their proximity to the site improvements.
These trees will be in the future right-of-way, near the Peirce Ditch that will be
reconfigured, or within the stormwater ditch along 31st Street.
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B. Whether the proposed felling is consistent with State standards, Metro Plan
policies and City Ordinances and provisions affecting the environmentaI.quality of
the area, including but not limited to, the protection of nearby trees and windbreaks;
wildlife; erosion, soil retention and stability; volume of surface runoff and water
quality of streams; scenic quality; and geological sites.
Finding: 59 trees will be removed from the slopes of the Pierce Ditch, which will be
reconfigured and relocated. 39 trees from the entire site will be used as large woody
debris in the mitigation site within the new greenway.
Finding: There are no identified geological sites on this site. Because the site is a former
,agricultural field and is generally flat, the proposed tree felling is not anticipated to
negatively affect the scenic quality of the area or create erosion or retention problems. In
addition, the Land Drainage and Alteration Permits associated with the development
require erosion control. '
C. Whether it is necessary to remove trees in order to construct proposed
improvements as specified in an approved development plan,' grading peqnits and
construction drawings.
Finding: On December 20, 2007, the Springfield Plaruting Commission approved the
Master Plan for the Villages at Marcola Meadows. On September 11, 2008, Phase 1 of,
that project was given tentative approval in 5002008-00036. Removal of. the indicated
trees is necessary in order to construct the proposed development. The trees will be in
the future right-of-way, near the Peirce Ditch that will be reconfigured, or within the
stormwater ditch along 31st Street.
D. In the event that no Development Plan has been approved by the City, felling
of trees will be permitted on a limited basis consistent with the preservation of the
site's future development potential as prescribed in the Metro Plan and City
development regulations, and consistent with the following criteria.
Finding: This criterion is not applicable. Refer to Finding #4.
E. Whether the applicant's proposed replanting of new trees or vegetation is an
adequate substitute for the trees to be felled..
Finding: The proposed replanting is an adequate substitute for the trees to be felled.
The replantiilg will conform to the planting and landscape plan that was approved as
part of the Phase 1 improvements.
F. 'Whether slash left on the property poses significant fire hazard or liability to
the City.
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Finding: Any material not used in the mitigation site will be removed, so no slash will
be left on the property.
G. Whether the felling is consistent with the guidelines specified in the Field
Guide to Oregon Forestry Practices RuIes published by the State of Oregon,
Department of Forestry, as they apply to the northwest Oregon region. ,
Finding: The species chosen for replanting are listed on the Springfield's approved
species list and are compatible with commercial scale development.
Finding: According to the Engineering Design St~dards and Practices Manual (EDSM)
the proposed street trees along Oak Prairie Drive (London Plane) require a minimum 8'
wide planting strip. Although the center median is 8' wide, the planting strip next to the
sidewalk is only 5' wide. In addition, the comments from the city maintenance division
recommend against this tree. A condition of approval for the subdivision allows
London Plane (Bloodgood variety) in the median, and requirested oak, sugar maples or
ashes in the planter strip.
H. Whether transportation of equipment to and equipment and trees from the site
can be accomplished without a major disturbance to nearby residents.
Finding: Tree felling activities will occur in the context of development of the site. The
haul route will utilize Geraldine Place and the driveway from Lot 11 to Marcola Rd.
DETERMINATION: Based on the evidence in the record. the Director determines the
nrooosal comolies with SDC 5.12-125IAI-IIl. subiect to the Conditions of Aooroval attached
to this reoort.
Condition of Aooroval: The followiIU! I!eneral construction practices applv when
tree fellinl! is initiated on site:
. Notification shall be orovided to the Citv at least 5 davs prior to
"ommencement of the tree felline: ooeration. Please contact Steve Hopkins
at 726-3649 or shopkins@ci.snrinl!:field.or.us.
. All fellinl!activities. includinl! incress and ecress for the tree fellin2;
operations, shall include erosion control measures in conformance with the
Citv's En'Zineerinl' Desil'n Standards and Practices Manual.
. Anv soil and debris tracked into the street bv vehicles and eciuipment leavin2;
the site shall be cleaned UP with shovels in a timely manner and not washed
into the storm drain svstem.
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
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available for a fee at the Development Services Department, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield,
Oregon.
Appeal: This Type II decision may be appealed to the Planning Commission. The appeal may
be filed with the Development Services Department by an affected party. The appeal must be in
accordance with SDC, Section 5.3-100, Appeals. An Appeals application must be submitted to
the City with a fee of $250.00. The fee will be returned to the appellant if the Planning
Commission approves the appeal application.
In accordance with SDC 5.3-115(B) which provides for a 15-day appeal period and Oregon
Rules of Civil Procedures, Rule 10(c) for service of notice by mail, the appeal period for this
decision expires at 5:00 p.m. on September 30, 2008.
Questions: Please call Steve Hopkins in the Planning Division of the Development Services
Department at (541) 72~3649 if you have any questions regarding this process.
Prepared by:
Steve Hopkins, AICP
Planner II
Development Services - Urban Planning Division
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