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HomeMy WebLinkAboutComments SUB 6/5/2006 '. OJ ..,~~ : , , ..1 ". .~ SPRINGFIELD UTILITY BOARD WATER SERVICE CE:-.'TER 202 South 18th Street Springfield, OR 97A77-5240 Tel 541.726.2396 Fax 541.747.7348 www.subutiJ.com '. .... June 5, 2006 Dave Reesor City of Springfield 225 N. 5th Street Springfield, OR 97477 Dear Dave: SUBJECT: SUBDIVISION TENT A TIVE #SUB2006-00029 HORTON 18-02-04-11 TL 4900, 5000 Listed below are our comments for the above referenced development proposal: 1. The proposed development is within the Springfield city limits and will receive water service from th~, Springfield Util:!y Board (SUB). All ne\v i-~ier ~yf"t~in'facilii{ds and moaificati0l1S'to water'S'ystem tacliities botr{ Inside 'and , , . r " ro, ."'." -' " '.' -. . . ..'. -' . "1" -~ . . . ... , adjacent to:tne'proposeddevelopment'shall be placed in street'right-of~way at"a location and depth of bury that.meets the standards of the SUB Water Division. ;.., . '": 1.:.'1, .:.'.' , . ~ .': . ~ '!(' . '-r, " , . '.-' . , All water facility materials shall be to a standard that must meet SUB Water Division ' specifications. 2. 3.. 4. All workmanship shall be performed to meet or exceed SUB Water Division construction standards. 5. Size of waterline and other facilities, including water meters, must meet the needs of the SUB Water Division and the long-range needs of the City. These needs include, but are not limited to, meter location and access, s'izes of water distribution and transmission lin~s, pumping faciliti~s, and communication lines. 6. Please ask the developer to contact the SUB Water Division for detailed information on the materials and construction standards, detailed costs for installing SUB water facilities, and a schedule of construction. Construction expenses may be reduced with good planning of required water facilities, good timing of facilities installation, and joint trench opportunities. 7. All water meters wiil be placed in public right-of-way at a location identified by the developer. Each lot or parcel must have its own water service. '-', ..', '-, ." .".' . 8. Wat~r servi8b' fabilities \Vill 'be installed upon collection of development cha'rges. Deveiopment ,.. ." .- -. policies arid<cnarges identified in this letter are subject to change.' Actual charges will be those in effect at the time water service is requested. l\svr.dataIWSCEngnrISITEPLANI780 S 57th Street subdivision tentative 6-5-06.doc -..... 9. Springfield has several wellhead protection areas. Ninety percent of Springfield's drinking water comes from wells. In evetyinstance, care shall be taken to prevent groundwater contamination. Contractors/developers/owners shall be responsible for the safe handling and storage of chemicals, petroleum products, fertilizers, and the prevention of groundwater and storm water runoff contamination. Special requirements may be necessary for groundwater protection at this development. Contact Amy Chinitz at Springfield Utility Board Water Division for details at 726-2396. PLEASE NOTE: SUB development charges are paid directly to SUB Water Division and SUB Electric Division. Sincerely, .~~c::z:.. Mc....\lai? Bart E. McKee P.E. Senior Civil Engineer - WaterODivision BEM:mkm cc: Don Horton, 780 S 57'h Street, Springfield OR 97478 Ilsvr-dataIWSCEngnrISiTEPLAN\780 S 57th Street subdivision tentative 6-5"06.doc