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'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:
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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,~,-. '/
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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