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I, K~ren LaFleur. being first duly sworn. do hereby depose and say as follows:
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1. . I state that I am a Program Technician for the Planning Division of 'the
',Development Se,rvices Department. City of Springfield. Oregon. ';
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'Z.I state that in"my'capacity as: Program Technician, I prepared and cau~ed.to be :" -'.' ,.'
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TYPE I TENTATIVE MINIMUM
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS,
STAFF REPORT & DECISION
Project Name: Wynant's Family Health Foods
Nature of Application: Change in use from a sign painting company to a health food store together with a
2,695 square foot addition,
Case Number: DRC2007-00036
Project Location: 722 South "A" Street, Map and Tax Lot 1703354208400
Current Site Conditions: This site is on the northeast corner of South "A" Street and 7th Street in the
downtown area and is developed with an existing 3,693 square foot building and a fully paved lot.
Zoning: Mixed Use Commercial (MUC)
Metro Plan Designation: Downtown Nodal Development Area - Mixed Use Commercial
Zoning of Surrounding Properties: North- MUC, South, Across South "A" Street - MUC, East- MUC
and West- Across 7th Street- MUC
Application Submitted Date: May 30, 2007
Site Visit Conducted Date: June 27, 2007
, Decision Issued Date: June 29, 2007
Recommendation: Approved, with Conditions,
I CITY OF SPRINGFIELD DEVELOPMENT REVIEW TEAM
,I POSITION REVIEW OF I NAME PHONE
1 Proiect Manager Planning Liz Miller 726-2301
1 Transportation Plannin~ Engineer Transportation Gary McKenney 726-4585
1 Public Works EIT Sanitary & Storm Sewer Malt Stouder 736-1035
1 Deputy Fire Marshal Fire and Life Safety Gilbert Gordon 726-2293
l Community Services Manager Buildin~ / l~ JO~ (0'son ;!~ 726,3669
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Owners:, I ~\~\\ 'Applicant's Representative:
Wynant's Family Health Foodsl\~'t-.. v \ Steve Keating
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Purpose: Minimum Development Standards (MDS) are iritended to support economic dev~lopment by
mmimizmg Ciry review for minor additions, expanstons or Changes;::, ;:I::n~l itir;n}-
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with specific appearance; transportation safety and efficiency; and stormwater management standards
specified in the Springfield Development Code (SDC) and otherwise protect public health, safety and
welfare, '
Criteria of Approval: In order to grant MDS approval, the Director shall determine compliance with all
applicable standards specified below:
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(Existing Building at site)
Applicable Special Use Standards:
Mixed Use Commercial (Articl~ 40)
Standard: SDC 40.090(1) (b)1. requires surface parking lots abutting public streets in the MUC
district to include perimeter landscaping and shade trees as specified in Sections 18.050 and
31.140(3) of this Code.
Finding: SDC 31,140(3) requires that parking lot planting areas have a minimum of one canopy
tree and 4 shrubs at least 5 gallons or larger per each 100 square feet of planting area,
Finding: There is approximately 600 square feet of planting area for the parking lot perimeter
landscaping area, Six trees and 24 shrubs 5 gallons or larger are required by the code,
Finding: Four street trees exist parallel to this parking lot planting area, 29 shrubs are shown
with 2 shrubs shown at 5 gallons and the remainder at one to three gallon size,
D Complies as Shown on Plot Plan
X Proposal Complies when the following Condition(s) is/ are met: I ^ I ) till
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Condition 1: Provide two additional 2" caliper or larger trees in the planted setback
area (one on each street side) to be placed alternately betweenthe existing street trees,
Condition 2: Show 22 of the 1 to 3 gallon shrubs upgraded to 5 gallon plants on the
Final Plot Plan submittal in the area of the parking lot perimeter landscaping,
Standard: SDC 40.100(1) (a) states that ground floor windows shall be required for a\l civic
and commercial uses. A\I elevations of buildings abutting any street shall provide at least 50
percent of their length (e.g. a 100-ft.-wide building fa~ade shall have a total of at least 50 linear
ft. of windows) and at least 25 percent of the ground floor wa\l area as windows and/or doors
that a\low views into lobbies, merchandise displays, or working areas. On corner lots this
provision sha\l apply to both elevations.
Finding: The building is on a corner lot with 50 feet of building length on South A Street and 105
feet of building length on 7th Street.
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, 'Finding: 28 linear feet of window area is shown on the South A Street side of the building with
none of the windows providing views into the ground floor area,
Finding: 65 feet of window length is shown on the 7th Street side with 6 feet of window length ,
allowing views into the ground floor. ' '
o ,Complies as Shown on Plot Plan
X Proposal Complies when the following Condition(s) is/ are met:
Condition 3: Provide a minimum of 12,5 feet of linear window length of ground floor
'windows with views into the building on the South A Street side and 26,25 linear
window length of the building on the 7th Street side,
Standard: SDC 4O.1oo(4)(b) states that screening of parking areas. drives, mechanical
equipment and trash receptacles sha\l be as specified in Section 31.160 of this Code. In
addition the section states that not withstanding the timelines specified in Section 31.140 of
this Code. plants sha\l be sized to attain 50 percent coverage in 2 years and 100 percent
coverage in 4 years.
Finding: A backflow prevention device is shown within the area between the building and the
South A Street sidewalk. It is shown with proposed landscaping surrounding the device,
o Complies as Shown on Plot Plan
X Proposal Complies when the following Condition(s) is/ are met:
Condition 4:" Any additional mechanical devices, such as refrigeration compressors,
shall be screened to reduce visual impact, Parking area screening is addressed in
Conditions 1 and 2 above and trash receptacle screening is addressed in Condition 6
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Standard: SDC 40.100(4) (c) states, irrigation systems shall be required to support landscaping.
Drought-resistant plants shall be encouraged. See Sections 31.050 (1) (0) and 31.040(4) of this
Code.
Finding: There is no irrigation system shown on the submitted plan,
o Complies as Shown on Plot Plan
X Proposal Complies when the following'Condition(s) is/ are met:
Condition 5: The MUC zoning district requires irrigation systems in landscaped areas,
An irrigation plan sha'll be submitted with the Final Plot Plan Submittal.
Standard: SDC 40.100(4) (d) states that parking areas, drives, and mechanical equipment shall
be screened as per Section 31.160 of this Code. Dumpsters and other large trash receptacles
shall be screened from on and offsite view by placement of a solid fenced or walled-enclosure,-,
from 5 to 6 feet in height. No receptacles are allowed within front setback areas abutting
Residential zoning districts. All ground-mounted utilities equipment not placed underground
shall be placed toreduce visual impact or screened with walls or landscaping. Plants shall be
sized to attain 50 percent coverage in 4 years.
Finding: The plan shows an existing dumpster enclosure in a 4'5" wide area between the
building and public alley, ,A site visit finds this chain link enclosure to'have housed an air
compressor for the former tenant.
o Complies as Shown on Plot Plan
X Proposal Complies when the following Condition(s) is/ are met:
Condition 6: Confirm the size of the trash receptacle to be used and determine whether
this 4'5" wide area will accommodate both the dumpster and required enclosure, The
enclosure area shall be shown surrounded by a solid fence or walled enclosure,
Screening requirements for the parking area and mechanical equipment are listed in
conditions I, 2 & 4 above,
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(North side of building with existing former air compressor enclosure)
Standard: SDC 40.100(7) (a) states that all new structures and improvements to existing
buildings shall provide pedestrian amenities. With a substantial improvement of 5,000 square
feet or less, one amenity is required.
Finding: Sidewalk planters have been shown along the frontage of the building between the
internal sidewalk and the building, Also a six foot wide planter is shown on the south side of the
building abutting the South" A" Street sidewalk.
X Complies as Shown on Plot Plan
~ Proposal Complies when the following Condition(s) is/ are met:
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Standard: SDC 4O.110(c) requires a minimum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of.4O for all new
development or redevelopment in the MUC portion of the Downtown Mixed Use Area.
Finding: The additional 2,165 square feet of main floor area brings the FAR up to the required 40
percent.
X Complies as Shown on Plot Plan
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1) A five-foot wide landscaped planter strip, including street trees, with approved irrigation or
approved drought resistant plants as specified in SDC Sections 31.130, 31.140 and 32.050 shall
be installed between the sidewalk and parking areas or buildings.
~ Complies as Shown on Plot Plan '
X Proposal Complies when the following Condition(s) is/ are met:
Condition 7: Street trees are required to be placed every 30', Show one additional
street tree between the two street trees on South A Street,that are separated by 60',
2) Trash receptacles and outdoor storage areas shall be screened by a structure or enclosure
permanently affixed to the ground as specified in SDC Section 31.160.
Eill Complies as Shown on Plot Plan ,
X Proposal Complies when the following Condition(s) is/are met:
, See Condition 6 listed above,
3) Bicycle parking spaces shall be added to meet the numerical standards for the appropriate
use or upgraded to meet the standards set in SDC Sections 31.210 and 31.220.
X Complies as Shown on Plot Plan
o Proposal 'Complies when the following Condition(s) is/ are met:
4) Parking and circulation areas shall be paved and striped and wheel stops installed as
specified in SDC Sections 31.170 and 31.190. Required paving and other
impervious surfaces on the site shall comply with on-site stormwater management standards
as specified in SDC Section 32.110.
EXCEPTION: In cases where the number of vehicular parking spaces cannot be met due to lot
size or physical constraint, the Director, in consultation with the Transportation Planning
Engineer, may reduce the standard without a Minor Variance if a finding is made that the
reduction will not have an adverse impact on public safety. '
1m Complies as Shown on Plot Plan
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x ,Proposal Complies when the following Condition(s) is/ are met:
Condition 8: The southern most parking stall along the storefront will not be usable
due to lack of back-up space, Show this space deleted on the Final Plot Plan,
Condition 9: Per the City's Engineering Design Standards and Procedures MUllUalsolid
waste storage areas shall be covered and hydraulically isolated from potential storm
water runoff and directed to the sanitary sewer system, Show the trash enclosu're area
covered and plumbed to the sanitary sewer system on the Final Plot Plan,
Condition 10: Catch basin filtration inserts shaIl be placed on anyon-site catch basins,
5) Access onto the public right-of-way shall comply with SDC Section 32.080.
X Complies as Shown on Plot Plan
El Proposal Complies when the foIlowing Condition(s) is/ are met:
6) Concrete sidewalks shall be installed where the site abuts a curb and gutter street as
specified in SDC Section 32.040.
o Complies as Shown on Plot Plan
X Proposal Complies when the following Condition(s) is/ are met:
Condition 11: Contact Mike Risley at the Public Works Maintenance Division (726-
3615) before beginning the closure of the South A Street driveway and construction of
the 7th Street driveway to coordinate tree well sizes and city participation in repair of
the existing sidewalk due to existing street tree roots,
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(Tree roots lifting sidewalk along South A Street)
7) Streetlights shall be installed as specified in SDC Section 32.060.
X Complies as Shown on Plot Plan
~ Proposal Complies when the following Condition(s) is! are met:
8) The development shall connect to public utilities as specified in Sections 32.100 through
32.120 of the SDC and comply ~ith the Springfield Building Safety Codes, where applicable.
Easements may be required as specified in Subsection 32.120(5) of this Code. '
X Complies as Shown on Plot Plan
l!!!I Proposal Complies when the following Condition(s) is! are met:
Timelines and Conditions of, Approval: The property owner andior applicant has 30 days from the date
of this decision to submit a Final Plot Plan demonstrating compliance with the following Conditions of
Approval:
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, .r;;-ndition 1: Provide two additional 2" caliper or larger trees in the planted setback area (one on',,!...-f' V\.flatlf?L
-/ ;a-ch street side) to be placed alternately between the existing street trees, I j.../
, ~ditiOn 2: Show 22 of the 1 to 3 gallon shrubs upgraded to 5 gallon plants on the Final Plot
Plan submittal in the area of the parking lot perimeter landscaping "
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<f'1'dition 3: Provide'a minimum of 12.5 feet'of linear window length of ground floor windows
~i~ views into the building on the South A Street side and 26,25 linear window length of the
building on the 7th Street side" .
~dition 4: Any additional mechanical devices, such as refrigeration compressors, shall be
,/ ;;'~~ened to reduce visual impact. Parking area screening is addressed in Conditions 1 and 2
above and trash receptacle screening is addressed in Condition 6 below,
A"ditiOn 5:, The MUC zoning district requires irrigation systems in landscaped areas" An
irrigation plan shall be submitted with the Final Plot Plan Submittal.
In order to complete the review process, a Development Agreement is required within 45 days from the
date of this decisioo to ensure the terms and conditions of this application are binding upon both the
applicant and the City, This agreement will be prepared by Staff and upon'approval oflhe Final Plot Plan,
must be signed by the property oWner prior to issuance of a building permit.
THE APPLICANT MAY SUBMIT CONSTRUCTION OR BUILDING PLANS TO OTHER CITY
DEPARTMENTS FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO FINAL SITE PLAN APPROVAL IN ACCORDANCE
WIlli SDC 31,080 AT THEIR OWN RISK, ALL CONCURRENT SUBMITTALS ARE SUBJECT TO
REVISION FOR COMPLIANCE WIlli lliE FINAL PLOT PLAN, A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH SDC 31,090 WILL NOT BE ISSUED UNTIL ALL PLANS SUBMITTED BY
THE APPLICANT HAVE BEEN REVISED, CONFLICTING PLANS CAUSE DELAYS,
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The construction of the required improvements shall begin within 90 days of the date of this decision, If the
established time line cannot be met, the applicant may submit a 'written request for a time line extension as
specified in SDC Section 31.0IO(5)(b),
The Director may allow a one-time extension of the 90-day start of construction time line due to situations
including but not limited to, required permits from the City or other agencies, weather conditions and the
, unavailability of asphalt or the unavailability of street trees, If the time extension is allowed, security shall
be provided as specified in SDC Section 31,110 of this Article, The time line extension shall not
exceed 90 days,
If the established time line is not met and the applicant has not requested an extension, the Director shall
declare the application null and void if the property is occupied and the property owner shall be considered
in violation of this Code, If the established time line is not met and the applicant has requested an
extension and that time line has not been met, the Director may require the improvements be installed as
specified in SDC Section 31.11 0(4),
PERMITS THAT MAY BE REQUIRED:
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All new sewer taps will require permits from the Public Works Department prior to connection,
Sidewalks and driveway curb cuts' and closures require permits from the Public Works
Department.
Building permits will be required for the construction of the building and the paving of the parking
lot.
An LDAP permit will be required for all grading, filling and excavating being done,
'Sign Permit-NOTE: Signs are regulated by the Springfield Municipal Code Article 9, Chapter7,
The number and placement of signs must be coordinated with the Community Services Division,
The location of signs on a Site Plan does not constitute approval from the Community Services
Division. .
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Additional Information: The application, all documents, and evidence relied upon by the applicant, and
the applicable criteria of approval are availa1;>le for free inspection and copies are available for a fee at the
Development Services Department, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield, Oregon,
Appeals: This Type I decision is exempt from the provisions ofORS 197,195, 197,763 and 227,173 and
therefore cannot be subject to the appeal provisions of SDC Article 15, Appeals,
Questions: Please call Liz, Miller in the Planning Division of the Development Services Department at
(541 )726-230 I if you have any questions regarding this process,
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT
225 FIFTH STREET
SPRINGFIELD, OR 97477
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SPRINGFIELD, OR 97477
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Wynant's Family He~l~h Foods
1255 21~. S~reet
Springfield; OR 9747.7
Steve !l:~ating ,
Keating Engine8~~~g, ~~c
159 East 16th Avenue
Eugene, OR 97401
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