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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNotice PLANNER 9/24/2008 - " 'Notice of Decision - Site Plan Modification Minor - Type I Project Name: SonidAbby's Project Proposal: Reduce size of proposed Abby's pizza, building; add 3 parking spaces; and, increased landscaped areas Case Number. DRC 2008-00059 Project Location: 2005 Olympic Street Assessor's Number 17-03-25-42 TL 500, 600, 700, , and 800 . Zoning: Major Retail Commercial (MRC) Refinement Plan and Designation: NA Density: NA Pre-Submittal Meeting Date: NA Application Submitted Date: August 25, 2008 Decision Issued Date: posmqN I Planner II I Transportation Planning Engineer I Public Works Engineering I Deputy Fire Marshall , Community Services Manager' REVIEW OF Land Use Planning Transportation Utilities & Easements Fire and Life Safety Building APPLICANT Rich Olson ABRE LLC 1960 River Road Eugene OR 97404 OWNER Susie Philpott Polen Futures LLC 2197 Olympic St Springfield OR 97477 BACKGROUND: NAME Lissa Davis John Driscoll Matt Stouder Gilbert Gordon Dave Puent PHONE 726-3632 726-3679 736-1035 726-2293 726-3668 APPLICANT'S AGENT Justin Gerlitz ZCS Engineering 550 SW 6th Street Grants Pass OR 97526 The subject site comprises approximately 1,25 acres, and is zoned Major Regional Commercial (MRC). The subject property contains an existing theatre! retail building which will be demolished for this project. Tentative Site Plan Approval, with conditio'ns, was granted on May 29, 2008 to construct a Sonic Drive-In restaurant and an Abby's Pizza/Deli resta.urant,~,-. '/ . Date ReceiVed:~ 08 Planner. U> "[)eUSlOl) I....~ 'D~c.:tooe-~ I Site Plan Modification - Minor DRQOOB-00059 NATURE OF APPLICATION: The applicant submitted a Type I Site Plan Modification application to the City of Springfield requesting tentative approval to reduce the size of the Abby's Pizza building; omit the Deli; add three parking spaces; and, increase the landscaping. DECISION: Site Plan Modification Approval, as of the date of this letter. This is a limited land use decision made according to city code and state statute. Please read this document carefully. The standards of the Springfield Development Code (SDC) applicable to each criterion of Site Plan Approval are listed herein and are satisfied by the submitted plans and notes unless specifically noted with findings and conditions necessary for compliance. This application has been approved as submitted, This approval is specific and limited to the revisions requested herein and amends, but does not supersede, the original Site Plan Approval (DRC2008-00023), Aooroved Final Site Plans (includin" Landscaoe Plans) shall not b~ . substmtivelv chanved durinp' Buildinp' Permit Review without an aODroved Site Plan Modification Decision. OTHER USES THAT MAY BE AUTHORIZED BY THE DECISION: None. The proposed primary use is permitted in accordance with SDC 3.2-140. Final Site Plan, Building Plans and site development must conform to this decision. Uses permitted in the zone but not listed on the applications require additional ,review and permits. REVIEW PROCESS: This application is reviewed under Type I procedures listed in SDC 5.1- 125 and Site Plan criteria of approval, SDC 5.17-120. This application was accepted as complete upon submittal, August 25,2008 and contained all information required to begin the Type I Site Plan Review Modification process in accordance with SDC 5,1-125 and 5,17-120. This decision is issued on the 30th day. SITE INFORMATION: The development is located at 2005 Olympic Street. The site currently contains an existing building which is to be removed prior to this development. The properties to the north, east, and west are zoned Major Retail Commercial (MRC). The properties south of the proposed development are zoned Low Density Residential (LDR). The property at the southeast corner is zoned High Density Residential (HDR) Site Plan Modifications SDC 5.17-145 SDC 5.7-1 45.A states: The Site Plan. Modification process establishes procedures to allow certain adjustments to an approved Site Plan, either after Preliminary Approval or after Final Approval. This process shall assure that any proposed Site Plan Modification continues to comply with Section 5.17-125. SDC 5.7-145.C.1 states: A Minor Site Plan Modification application shall be evaluated under the Type I review process. The applications shall be reviewed based on a particular standard as specified in this Code that does not involve a Type II or Type III Variance; e.g. a modification in the location or type of required landscaping or an insignificant change in the number and/or layout of parking spaces. . Finding: The proposed modifications to the Site Plan do not require a Type II or III variance from a particular Code standard, therefore the modification is processed as a Type I Minor Site Plan Modification, in accordance with SDC 5.17 -145.C.1 Site Plan Modification - Minor DROOOB-00059 Date Receiv8Ji' ~ \~ ,O~ ' . PI~nner; Lt> ~)("\ ~C~,~ Site Plan Modifications - Criteria of Approval SDc 5.17-145 The Site Plan Modification process establishes procedures to allow certain adjustments to an approved Site Plan, either after Preliminary Approval or after Final Approval as specified in Section 5,17-140 of this Article. This process shall assure that any proposed Site Plan Modification continues .to comply with Section 5.17-125. SDC 5.7-145.0 states: The criteria of approval for a Site Plan Modification application shall be in compliance with the applicable standard and/or criteria of approval specified in Section 4.4-110 and 4.5-1 00/11 0 Conformance with the Eugene-Springfield Metro Area General Plan, Springfield Development Code Section 5- Site Plan Review Standards, Section 4- Public and Private Improvements, Article 3.2- 300- Commercial District were required for approval of the applicant's Site Plan Modification. Criterion I The zoning is consistent with the Metro Plan diagram, and/or the applicable Refinement Plan diagram, Plan District map, and Conceptual Development Plan. Finding I: The site is zoned and designated Major Retail Commercial (MRC) in the Metro Plan. Finding 2: Eating and drinking establishmentS are permitted in the MRC zone, pursuant to SDC '.3,2-310. Conclusion: The proposed modifications do not affect zoning. Criterion I is satisfied. Criterion 2 Capacity requirements of public improvements, including but not limited to wate.r and electricity; sanitary sewer and storm water management facilities; and streets and traffic safety controls shall not be exceeded and the public improvements shall be available to selVe the site at the time of development, unless otherwise provided for by this Code and other applicable regulations. The Public Works Director or a utility provider shall determine capacity issues. ( Finding 3: The site is serviced with all municipal utilities including sanitary and storm sewer, water ,and electricity. Finding 4: The proposed site plan modification represents a 1083 sq2 reduction of the Abby's Pizza building footprint, reducing the overall impervious surface of the project, Proposed storm sewer system will handle the runoff. ' Finding 5: The addition of three parking spaces (as weU as additional ,landscaping) will not increase the number of vehicle trips associated with the proposed development. Conclusion: The proposed modifications do not affect public improvements. Criterion 2 is met. Site Plan Modification - Minar DRClOOB-00059 Date ReCt'Jjved- q \z..L{loe P'Emf'!(~f; ,0> - D~S{o" ~L.a>6-00059 .' 3 Criterion 3 The proposed development shall comply with all applicable public and private design 'and construction standards contained in this Code and other'applicable regulations. Finding 6: The applicant proposes to construct the paving and curbing using suitable materials and methods in accordance with the City's EDSPM. Finding 7: The modification proposed will increase the amount of, landscaping in keeping with the Tentative Site Plan approval. Finding 8: The proposed modification is set back a suitable distance from nearby property lines, buildings, easements and otherfeatures. Conclusion: The proposed modification will comply with Criterion 3, Criterion 4 Parking areas and ingress-egress points have been designed to: facilitate vehicular traffic, bicycle and pedestrian safety to avoid congestion; provide connectivity within the development area and to adjacent residential areas, transit stops, neighborhood activity centers, and commercial, industrial and public areas; minimize curb cuts on arterial and collector streets as specified in this Code or other applicable regulations and comply with the ODOT access management standards for state highways. ACCESS AND DRIVEWAY STANDARDS- SDC 4.2-/20 Finding 9: No changes are proposed for the primary access road and internal driveways serving the property. Finding 10: The modification should not cause any appreciable increase in the number of trips to and from the site. Existing access and vehicle circulation routes ar~ sufficient to accommodate the proposed modifications. Conclusion: the proposed modification complies with Criterion 4. (5) Physical features, including, but not limited to significant clusters of trees and shrubs, watercourses shown on the Water Quality Limited Watercourse Map and their associated riparian areas, wetlands, rock outcroppings and historic features have been evaluated and protected as specified in this Code or other applicable regulations. Finding 13: The site contains a theatre!retail building that will be removed. Finding 14: There are no significant historic features on the site. Finding 15: As previously conditioned, the applicant will manage stormwater by directing runoff to the existing on-site system of catch basins and area drains that connect to the public stormwater management system. Finding 1,6: There are no other natural resources that would be affected by the proposed modification. Site Plan Modification - Minor DRClOOB-00059 , Date ReceiVed: q 1m! 08 Planner; (J:>- beL)~({){\ , ~c.~ -to65't 4 Conclusion: The proposed modification satisfies Criterion 5. CONCLUSION: The proposed rT)odification to the approved Site Plan, as submitted, is in conformance with the applicable Criteria 1-5 of SDC 3 1.060. DECISION: Approved as submitted. The approved revision set will be forvvarded to the Applicant, Building Permit file, and the Public Works Department. Please refer to the attached plan sets for Final Occupancy inspection requests, Occupancy for the site shall be determined on compliance with the approved Site Plan Modification Plan set. 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 available at a cost of $0.75 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page at the Development Services Department, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield, Oregon. ' An encroachment permit and a Land Drainage and Alteration Permit may be required for this development, The applicant shall not commence any construction activities on the site without an approved Land Drainage and Alteration Permit,approved by City Public Works.Department. Signs are regulated by the Springfield Municipal Code Article 9, Chapter 7. The number and placement of signs must be coordinated with the Community Services Division (726-3664). The location of signs shown in a site plan does, not constitute approval from the Community Services Division. A separate sign permit is required. If you have any questions please contact the undersigned at (541) 726-3632 or by email at , Idavis[a)ci,sDrimmeld,or.us _ PREPARED BY: Lissa Davis Planner 2 Date ReceiVed-9 tV/I De Planner: LD - "PeclSlllf\ ~C'l.a:>8 -~~ -' Site Plan Modification ~ Minor DRGOOB-00059 5