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I, Brenda Jones, being first duly sworn, do hereby depose and say as follows:
1. I state that I am a Secretary for the Planning Division of the Development
Services Department, City of Springfield, Oregon.
-2.1 state that in my capacity as Secretary, I prepared and caused to be
mailed copies of Notice of Adoption to OLCO forLRP2007-00015 (See
attachment "A") on September 19, 2007 addressed to (see Attachment
"B"), by causing said letters to be placed in a U.S. mail box with postage
fully prepaid thereon.
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Brenda Jones
Planning Secretary
STATE OF OREGON, County of Lane
Sede.rnbf;,/ ley, 2007 Personally appeared the above named Brenda Jones,
Secretary, who acknowledged the foregoing instrument to be their voluntary act. Before
me:
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NOTARY PUBUC. OREGON
COMMISSION NO. 420351
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Notice of Adoption
THIS FORM MUST BE MAILED TO DLCD
WITHIN 5 WORKING DAYS AFTER THE FINAL DECISION
PER'ORS 197.610, OAR CHAPTER 660 - DIVISION 18
;: For DLeO Use Only
Jurisdiction: Springfield Local file number: LRP 2007-00015
Date of Adoption: 9/17/2007 Date Mailed: 9/19/2007
Date original Notice of Proposed Amcndment was mailed to DLCD: 7/19/2007
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D Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment
D Zoning Map Amendment
D Other:
D Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment
~ Land Use Regulation Amendment
D New Land Use Re'gulation
Summarize the adopted amendment. Do not use technical terms. Do not write "See Attached".
In 2004, the City received a technical assistance grant (TA-U-05-175) from DLCD
to perform an audit of the Sprinafield Development Code (SDC). The City hired
Chris Eaton of Eaton Plannina to perform the audit in 2005. The Plannina
Commission and Council directed staff to revise the structure ofthe SDC without
policy changes. The attached reformatted SDC is generally based upon the
"Model Development Code. & User Guide for Small Cities."
Describe how the adopted amendment differs frorn the proposed amendrnent. If it is the same, write "SAME".
If you did not give Notice for the Proposed Amendment, write "N/A".
There have been some minor formattina .and text revisions. None of these
changes rise to the level of a policy change..
Plan Man Changed from: N/A
Zone Map Change~ from: N/A
Location: N/A.
Specify Density: Previous: N/A
Applicable Statewide Planning Goals: 1
to: N/A
to: N/A
, Acres Involved: N/A
New: N/A
Was and Exception Adopted?
DYES
~NO
DLCD File No.:
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Did the Department of Land Conservation and Development receive a Notice of Proposed ~endment.....~
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Forty-five (45) days prior to first evidentiary hearing? .
If no, do the statewide planning goals apply?
If no, did Emergency Circumstances require immediate adoption?
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DYes
[j Yes
o No
o No
o No
Affected State or Federal Agencies, Local Governments or Special Districts:
None
Local Contact: Gary M. Karp,
Address: 225 Fifth Street
Zip Code +4: 97477-.
Phone: /541) 726-3777 Extension:
, City: Snringfielrt
Email Address.~~arD{Q)ci.s~rin~field.or.us
ADOPTION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
This form must be mailed to OLCO within 5 workin!! davs after the final decision
per ORS 197.610, OAR Chapter 660 - Division 18.
I. Send this Forin and TWO (2) Conies of the AdoDted ~endment to:
ATTENTION: PLAN AMENDMENT SPECIALIST
DEPARTMENT OFLAND CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT
635 CAPITOL STREET NE, SUITE 150
SALEM, OREGON 97301-2540
2. .submit TWO (2) copies the adopted material, if copies are bounded please submit TWO (2)
complete copies of documents and maps.
3: . Please Note: Adopted materials must be sent toOLCD not later than FIVE (5) working days
following the date of the final decision on the amendment.
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4., Submittal of this Notice of Adoption must include the text of the amendment plus adopted findings
and sup~lementary information. ' ". , ,
5. The deadline to 'appeal will not be extended [fyou submit this notice of adoption within five working
days of the final decision. Appeals to LUBAmay be,fi!ed within TWENTY-ONE (21) days of the'
date, the Notice of Adoption is sent to OLCO.
6. In addition to sending the Notice of Adoption to OLCD, you must notifY persons who
participated in the local hearing and requested notice of the final dec~sion.
7. Need More Copies? You can copy this form on to 8-1/2xllllreen DaDer onlv; or call the OLCO
Office at (503)373~0050; or Fax your request to:(503) 378-5518; or Email your request to
mara.ulloa@state.or.us- ATTENTION: PLAN AMENDMENT SPECIALIST.
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CITY OF SPRINGFIELD
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
225 FIFTH STREET
SPRINGFIELD, OREGON 97477
, ',; , NOTICE OF DECISION
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September 19,2007
September 17, 2007
September 17, 2007
LRP 2007-00015
City of Springfield
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MAILING DATE OF NOTICE:
DATE OF DECISION:
EFFECTIVE DATE:
JOURNAL NUMBER:
APPLICANT:
I NATURE OF REQUEST
I AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND REFORMATTING THE SPRINGFIELD DEVELOPMENT CODE,
ADOPTING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
I PURPOSE OF THE AMDNEMENTS
The SDC was adopted in May, 1986. In the 21 years since its adoption, the City has made
piecemeal amendments to the SDC to implement both State and local planning mandates and
local planning priorities. Over time, these SDC amendments have resulted in a document that has
become cumbersome and difficult to understand for both staff and potential developers. In order
to address these issues, the City contracted with Eaton Planning Services to perform an audit of
the SDC in early 2005. That project was funded by the Oregon Department of Land Conservation
and Development (DLCD) with a Technical Assistance Grant. The results of the audit were
reviewed by the Planning Commission and Council in Spring 2005. Staff was authorized to
proceed with the SDC Edit and Reformat Project in order to make the SDC more contemporary
and user-friendly. Staff established a technical advisory committee to assist with the project. The
proposed reformatted SDC is generally based on a layout used for the "Model Development Code
for Small Cities" and converts the current 44 articles into 6 chapters. The proposed reformatted
SDC also places current text describing various standards into tables, combines Subdivision and
Partition regulations into one Section and reduces redundant language, for example, "consistency
with the Metro Plan" is placed in one location and deleted from each individual zoning district
description. The proposed reformatted SDC does not include any "policy" changes, such as
additions to use lists or new development standards. These issues will be addressed later this
year or early next year, in work sessions with the Planning Commission and Council.
I PROCEEDINGS AND DECISION I
On June 5, 2007, the Planning Commission held a work session and' public hearing on this matter.
There was no public testimony. The Planning Commission voted 5-0, with 2 absent to advise the
Council to approve the proposed SDC amended and reformatted Ordinance. In July, due to the
size of the document, staff provided the Council an opportunity to become familiar with the '
reformatted SDC in advance of this scheduled public hearing. Staff is requesting the adopting
Ordinance include an emergency clause for this reason and in order to meet the time line for Lane
County adoption, which is scheduled in October. Lane County' must adopt amendments to the
SDC as specified in the Intergovernmental Agreement which gives the City zoning authority
between the city limits and the urban growth boundary. On September 17, 2007, the City Council
held a work session and public hearing on this matter. There was no public testimony. The City
Council voted 6-0 to approve SDC amended and reformatted Ordinance
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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If you have questions concerning the amendment or the decision of the City Council in this
matter, please contact Gary M. Karp, Senior Planner at 541.726.3775. E-mail address:
qkaroilVci.sorinofield.or.us. The adopting ordinance, along with supporting staff reports and
documents, are available for review between 8:00AM and 4:00PM, at the Development Services
Department counter, Springfield City Hall, at 225 Fifth Street. These documents can be e-mailed
to interested parties if an e-mail address is provided.
IAPPEAL'
All parties, are advised that a Notice of Intent to Appeal conforming to the requirements of the
Oregon Revised Statutes 197.830(9) shall be filed on or before the 21st day after the mailing date
of this notice. All parties are further advised to consult an attorney or land use consultant
regarding their appeal.
AGE'NDA:ITEM SUMMARY Meeti.... Date: September 17,2007
Meeting Type: Work/Regular Session
Department: Development Services ,,\
Staff Contact: Gary M. Karp b1 ~ a;.,\
S P R I N G FIE L D Staff Phone No: 726-3777 \~'
C I T Y C 0 U N C I L Estimated Time: 15 minutes/I 0 minutes
ITEM TITLE: PROPOSED AMENDlVlENT AND REFORMAT OF THE SPRINGFIELD DEVELOPMENT
CODE.
ACTION
REQUESTED:
ISSUE
STATEMENT:
ATTACHMENTS:
DISCUSSION:
Conduct a work ses,sion and hold a public hearing and ado'pt or not adopt: AN ORDrNANCE
AMENDrNG AND REFORMATTrNG THE SPRrNGFlELDDEVELOPMENT CODE,
ADOPTING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Council directed staff to proceed with the Springfield Development Code (SDC) Edit and
Refonnat Project in Spring 2005, The attached amended and refonnatted SDC is the result of
that project.
Attachment I: StatT Repon, Findings and Order
Attachment 2: Proposed Refonnatted SDC
Attachment 3: Ordinance Amending and Refonnatting the SDC
The SDC was adopted in May, 1986. In the 2 I years since its adoption, the City has made
piecemeal amendments to the SDC to implement both State and local planning mandates and
local planning priorities. Over time, these SDC amendments have resulted in a document that
has become cumbersome and difficult to understand for both staff and potential developers.
In order to address these issues, the City contracted with Eaton Planning Services to perfonn
an audit of the SDC in early 2005. That project was funded by the Oregon Department of
Land Conservation and Developm'ent (DLCD) with a Technical Assistance Grant. The results
of the audit were reviewed by the Planning Commission and Council in Spring 2005. Staff
was authorized to proceed with the SDC Edit and Refonnat Project in order to make the SDC
. more contemporary and user-friendly. Staff established a technical advisory committee to
assist with the project.
The proposed refonnatted SDC is generally based on a layout used for the "Model
Development Code for Small Cities" and convens the current 44 anicles into 6 chapters, The
proposed refonnatted SDC also places current text describing various standards into tables,
combines Subdivision and Panition regulations into one Section arid reduces redundant
language, for example, "consistency with the Metro Plan" is placed in one location and
deleted from each individual zoning district description,
The proposed refonnatted SDC does not include any "policy" changes, such as additions to
use lists or new development standards. These issues will be addressed later this year or early
next year, in work sessions with the Planning Commission and Council.
On June 5, 2007, the Planning Commission held a work session and public hearing on this
matter. There was no public testimony, The Planning Commission voted 5-0, with 2 absent to
advise the Council to approve the proposed SDC amended and refonnatted Ordinance,
In July, due to the size of the document, staff provided the Council an opponunity to become
familiar with the refonnatted SDC in advance of this scheduled public hearing. Staff is
requesting the adopting Ordinance include an emergency clause for this reason and in order to
meet the time line for Lane County adoption, which is scheduled in October. Lane County
must adopt amendments to the SDC as specified in the Intergovemmental Agreement which
gives the City zoning authority between the city limits and the urban growth boundary.
ATTACHMENT 1 .
STAFF REPORT, FINDINGS AND ORDER
Attachment
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, MEMORANDUM
CITY OF SPRINGFIELD
DATE OFWORKSESSION/PUBLlC HEARING: June 5,2007
FROM:.
Gregory S. Mott, Planning Manager
Gary M. Karp, Planner III
PLANNING COMMISSION
TRANSMITTAL
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Springfield Planning Commission
SUBJECT: Amendment and 'reformat of the Springfield Development Code, City,of Springfield, Applicant
Case Number - LRP 2007-00015
ISSUE
Conduct a work session and a public hearing on the proposed amendment and reformat of the Springfield
Development Code (SDC) and decide whether to advise the City Council to approve, approve with amendments or
deny the application.
DISCUSSION
The SDC was adopted in May, 1986, In the nearly 21 years since its adoption, the City has made piecemeal
amendments to the SDC to implement both state and local planning mandates and local planning priorities, Over
time, these SDC amendments have resulted in a document that has become cumbersome and difficult to
understand for both staff and potential developers, In order to address these issues, the City contracted with Eaton
Planning Services to perform an audit of the SDC in early 2005. That project was funded by the Oregon
. Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) with a Technical Assistance Grant. The results of the
audit were reviewed by the P'lanning Commission and City Council in Spring.200S. At that time, the Planning
Commission recommended. and the City Council endorsed, proceeding with this SDC Edit and Reformat Project in
'order to' make the SDC more contemporary and user-friendly, Staff established a technical advisory committee and
has updated the Planning Commission several times durin9 the course of this project. The proposed amended and
reformatted SDC is generally based on a layout used for the "Model Development Code for Small Cities" and
converts the current 44 articles into 6 chapters: Chapter 1, Introduction: explains the relationship of the SDC to the
State-wide Planning Goals and the Metro Plan; Chapter 2, General Provisions, contains the SDC's purpose and .
applicability. enforcement regulations and a discussion of application fees; Chapter 3. Land Use Districts, discusses
the City's Official Zoning Map and lists all Base Zoning Districts, Overlay Districts and Plan Districts and. base
development standards; Chapter 4, Development Standards, contains both development standards not listed in
Chapter 3 and specific development standards for certain uses; Chapter 5, Land Use Applications, discusses the
development review, the public hearing and appeals 'processes, and lists the procedures for land use, limited land
use and other required applications; and Chapter 6. Definitions, contains de~Qitions' for terms used throughout the
Code, The proposed amended and reformatted SDC also places current text describing various standards into
tables, combines Subdivision and Partition regulations into one Section and reduces redundant language, for
example, "consistency with the Metro Plan" is placed in one location and deleted from each individual zoning district
description: The proposed amended and reformatted SDC does not include any "policy" changes, such as
additions to use lists or new development standards, Policy issues and other potential text revisions that may be
addressed after adoption of the SDC amendment and reformat are included in Attachment 3,
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the proposed SDC amendment and reformat based on the attached findings.
ACTION REQUESTED
Advise the City Council, by motion and signature of the attached order and recommendation by. the Planning
Commission Chairperson, to approve the proposed SDC amendment and reformat at their public hearing on July 2,
2007 (First Reading), '
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1: Staff Report. Findings and Order
Attachment 2: Proposed Amended and Reformatted Springfield Development Code
Attachment 3: List of -Potential Policy Issues and Text Revisions
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ATTACHMENT 1
STAFF REPORT, FINDINGS AND ORDER
PROPOSED SPRINGFIELD DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT AND REFqRMAT
APPLICANT
City of Springfield - Jo. No. LRP 2007-00015
REQUEST
Amendment and Reformat of the Springfield Development Code (SOC).
BACKGROUND
The SDC was adopted in May, 1986. In the nearly 21 years since its adoption, the City has
made piecemeal amendments to the SDC to implement both state and local planning mandates
, and local planning priorities. Over time, these SDC amendments haye resulted in a Cioc'ument
that has become cumbersome and difficult to understand for both staff and potential developers.
In order to address these issues, the City contracted with Eaton Planning Services to perform
an audit of the SDC in early 2005. That project was funded by the Oregon Department of Land
Conservation and Development (DLCD) with a Technical Assistance Grant The results of the
audit were reviewed by the Planning Commission and City Council in Spring 2005. At that time,
the' Planning Commission recommended, and the City Council endorsed, proceeding with this
SDC Edit and Reformat Project in order to make the SDC more contemporary and user-friendly.
Staff has updated th'e Planning Commission several times during the course of this project The
amended and reformatted SDC is generally based on a layout used for the "Model Development
Code for Small Cities" and converts the current 44 articles into 6 chapters, The proposed
amended and reformatted SDC also places text describing various standards into tables,
combines Subdivision and Partition regulations into one Section and reduces redundant
language, for example, "consistency with the Metro Plan" is placed in one location and deleted
from each individual zoning district description. The proposed amended and reformatted SDC
does not include any "policy" changes, such as additions to use lists or new development
standards. "
SPRINGFIELD DEVELOPMENT CODE CRITERIA FOR SDC AMENDMENTS
SDC 8.030 of the Springfield Development Code establishes criteria that must be met in order
to approve this request "In reaching a decision on these actions, the Planning
Commission and the City Council shall adopt findings which demonstrate conformance
to the following: (1) The Metro Plan; (2) Applicable State statutes; and (3) Applicable .
State-wide Planning Goals and Administrative Rules." '
(1) The Metro Plan;"
"The Eugene-Springfield Metropolitan Area General Plan [Metro Plan] is the official long-
range general plan (public policy document) of metropolitan Lane County and the cities
of Eugene and Springfield. Its policies and land use designations apply only within the
area under the jurisdiction of the Plan. The Plan sets forth general planning policies and
land use allocations and serves as the basis for the coordinated development of
programs concerning the use and conservation of physic'al resources, furtherance of
assets, and development or redevelopment of the metropolitan area." P. 1-1
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Staff ReSDonse and Findinq:
This is an amendment and reformat of an existing specific regulation, th'e SOC. The SOC
adopted in 1986 and the 60 plus amendments to the document since that time have complied
with the Metro Plan policies. ,The intent is to'make the SOC more contemporary and user-
friendly, with no "policy" changes, Therefore, the proposed amended and reformatted SOC has
no effect on, nor is it'affected by Metro Plan policies,
"(2) Applicable state statutes,"
CHILD CARE FACILITIES
ORS 657 A.250
Staff ReSDonse and FindinQ:
The proposed amended and reformatted SOC includes the change i,n terminology from "day
care" to "child care"'based on a recent amendment of ORS 657 A.250, which regulates child
care facilities in Oregon. This use is found in various use lists in proposed Chapter 3 and
requires special siting standards as specified in proposed Section 4.7-125. Staff discussed this
,issue with the Planning Commission at a work session on January 17, 2007. The Planning .
Commission agreed with staff that the change in terminology was not a "policy" issue. This is
an amendment and reformat of an existing specific regulation, the SOC, The intent is to make
the sot more contemporary and user-friendly, with no "policy" changes. However, the
proposed amended and reformatted SOC is now consistent with the "child care" terminology
contained in',ORS 657 A.250.
POST ACKNOWLEDGEMENT PROCEDURES'
ORS 197.610
"197.610 Local government notice of proposed amendment or new regulation;
exceptions; report to cornmission.
(1) A p'roposal to amend a local governrnent acknowledged comprehensive plan or land
use regulation or to adopt a,new land use r'egulation shall be forwarded to the Director of
the Department of Land Conservation and Development a,t least 45 days before the first
evidentiary hearing on adoption. The proposal forwarded shall contain the text and any
supplemental information that the local government believes is necessary to inform the
director as to the effect of the proposal. The notice shall include the date set for the first
evidentiary hearing. The director shall notify persons who have requested notice that the
proposal is pending.
(2) When a local government determines that the goals do not apply to a particular
prqposed amendment or new regulation, notice under subsection (1) of this section is
not required. In addition, a local governrnent may submit an amendment or new.
regulation with less than 45 days' notice if the local government determines that'there
are emergency circumstances, requiring expedited review. In both cases:
(a) The amendment or new regulation shall be submitted after adoption as provided in
ORS 197.615 (1) and (2); and
(b) Notwithstanding the requirements of ORS 197.830 (2), t~e director ora'ny other
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person may appeal the decision to the board under ORS 197.830 to 197.845...."
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Staff Resoonse and Findinq:
The ORS dted above applies to the Department of Land Conservation and Development
(OLCO) notification as required as part of the processing of this amended and reformatted SOC.
The City sent notice for the proposed amended and reformatted SOC via FedEx to the OLCO on
April 19, 2007. The notice included the proposed amended and reformatted SOC with
commentary and background information. The notice needed to be received by OLCO by April
22, 45 days prior to the first evidentiary hearing (before the Planning Commission) scheduled for
June 5, 2007. FedEx acknowledged OLCO receipt of the proposed amended and reformatted
SOC on April 20, 2007. Therefore, the OLeO notice process cited above complies with ORS
197.610,
"(3) Applicable State-wide Planning Goals and Administrative Rules."
GOAL 1: CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT - OAR 660-015-0000(1)
GOAL 2: LAND USE PLANNING OAR 660-015-0000(2} ,
GOAL 3: AGRICULTURAL LAND OAR 660-015-0000(3}
GOAL 4: FOREST LANDS OAR 660-015-0000(4}
GOAL 5: NATURAL RESOURCES, SCENIC AND HISTORIC AREAS, AND OPEN SPACES
OAR 660-015-0000(5) ,
GOAL 6: AIR, WATER AND LAND RESOURCES QUALITY OAR 660-015-0000(6}
GOAL 7: AREAS SUBJECT TO NATURAL HAZARDS
GOAL 8: RECREATIONAL NEEDS OAR 660-015-0000(8)
GOAL 9: ECON()MIC DEVELOPMENT OAR 660-015-0000(9}
GOAL 10: HbUSING OAR 660-015-0000(10}
GOAL 11: PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SERVICES OAR 660-015-0000(11}
GOAL 12: TRANSPORTATION OAR 660-015-0000(12)
GOAL 13: ENERGY CONSERVATION OAR 660-015-0000(13}
GOAL 14: URBANIZATION OAR 660-015-0000(14)
GOAL 15: WILLAMETTE RIVER GREENWAY OAR 660-015-000(15}
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GOAL 16: ESTUARINE RESOURCES OAR660-015-000(16) ,
GOAL 17: COASTAL SHORELANDS OAR 660-015-000(17)
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GOAL 18: BEACHES AND DUNES OAR 660-015-000(18)
GOAL 19: OCEAN RESOURCES OAR 660-015-000(19)
Staff Resoonse and Fin~inas:
Goals 1-15, This is an amendment and reformat of an existing specific regulation, the SDC,
The intent is to make the SDC more contemporary and user-friendly, with no 'policy" changes,
,Therefore, except for Goal 1 , the proposed amended and reformatted SDt has no effect on, nor
is it affected by the State-wide Planning Goals (2 through 15).
Goals 16-19 These goals do not apply because there are no coastal, ocean, estuarine, or '
beach and dune resources within thEi City's jurisdiction.
The SDC adopted in.1986 and the 60 plus amendments to the document since that time have
complied with the State"wide Planning Goals. In this case, there are no State-wide Planning
Goals or Administrative Rule which apply to this amended and refor[Tlatted SDC other. than
compliance with Goal 1 , Citizen Involvement, pertaining to public notice, Notice of Planning
Commission and City Council public hearings were printed in the Register Guard and placed on
the City's web site on or before May 26, 2007. In addition, in April 2006, a questionnaire
concerning this project was mailed to forty-three area architects, engineers, landscape
architects, land surveyors and planners, Only two replied and those comments were deemed ,
to be "policy" issues that will be addressed separately from this proposed amended and
reformatted SOC:
Therefore, other than Goal 1 , no other Statecwide Planning Goals apply to the proposed
amended and reformatted SOC.'
CONCLUSION/RECOMMENDATION/REQUESTED ACTION
Staff has demonstrated criteria of approval listed in SDC 8,030: (1) Metro Pian policies; (2)
State statutes; and (3) State-wide Planning Goals and Administrative Rules either do rioi appiy
to, or this proposed amended and reformatted SDC minimally impacts, the criteria.
Staff recommends tne Planning Commission:-approve the attached Order and forward the
proposed amended and reformatted SOC to the City Council with a recommendation for
adoption,
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BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMIS~,JN
OF THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, OREGON
JO. NO. LRP 2007-00015
NATURE OF THE APPLICATION.
In Spring 2005, the Planning Commission recommended, and the City Council endorsed, proceeding
with the SDC Edit and Reformat Project in order to make the SDC more contemporary and user-
friendly. The amended and reformatted SDC is generally based on a layout used for the "Model
Development Code for Small Cities" and converts the current 44 articles into 6 chapters, The
proposed amended and reformatted SDC, also places text describing various standards into tables
combines Subdivision and Partition regulations into one Section and reduces redundant language: for
example, "consistency, with the Metro P,lan" is placed in one location and deleted from each individual
, zoning district description, The proposed amended and reformatted SDC does not include any
"policy" changes, such as additions to use lists or new development standards,
1. On April 17, 2007.the following application was accepted:
Jo. No. LRP 2007-00015 - City of Springfield, Applicant - Springfield Development Code
Amendment and Reformat.
2, The application was initiated and submitted in accordance with Section 3.050 of the Springfield
Development Code, ,Timely and sufficient notice of the public hearing. pursuant to Section 14.030
of the Springfield Development Code, has been provided, '.
3, On June 5, 2007 the Planning Commission held a work session and public hearing on tlie
, proposed amended and reformatted SDC, The Development Services Department staff notes and
recommendation together with the oral testimony and written submittals ,of the persons testifying at
that hearing have been considered and are part of th!, record of this proceeding,
CONCLUSION
,On the basis of this record.-the proposed amended and reformatted SDC is consistent w'lth the cr'lteria
of Section 8.030(1-3) of the Springfield Development Cod.::, This general finding is supported by
the specific findings of fact and conclusion in Attachment 1, Staff Report and Findings,
ORDERlRECOMMENDAT10N.
It is O,RD, E,,~i?f;r spriogr"" p'"o'og Comm""" thot 'pp;o,,' of JO. NO. LRP 2007-00015,
be ~ y /3 ~OMMENDA TION for approval forwarded to the Springfield City Council.
Pla;rrirrg Commission Chairperson , .
ATTEST
AYES: C)
NOES: Q
ABSENT: A
ABSTAIN: 0
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ATTACHMENT 2
PROPOSED REFORMATTED SDC
Attachment
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