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L1MBIRD Andrew'
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MCEACHERN Clayton
Wednesday, January 14, 20094'51 PM
L1MBIRD Andrew
. RE: International Paper DIM Meeting Tomorrow
ZON2008-00042 International Paper Inlet.DOC
Here are my comments-and I have some preliminary calculations to go over with you about alternative sites
Clayton McEachern, PE
Civil Engineer
City of Springfield, Engineering Division
Ph (541) 736-1036
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From: 11MBIRD Andrew
Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 10:25 AM
To: DRISCOLL Jon; GORDON Gilbert; MCEACHER~ Clayton; KRUEGER Kristi; PERRY Richard; WALKER George;
GOTTFRIED Charles; PUENT David; STOUDER Matt
Subject: International Paper DIM Meeting Tomorrow
FYI
., contacted the IP project engineer and advised him that - based on the Code requirements and our discussions
yesterday - the pump station is not viable at the proposed location. Therefore, we should lie prepared to discuss project
alternatives in addition to addressing the 5 questions posed by the applicant. Thanks
Andy.
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Daft'} Received: :I ~/;o.O'l
Planner: AL
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. MEMORANDUM
DATE: January 15,2009
City of Snrinllfield
TO: Andy Limbird, Planner
FROM: Clayton McEachern, PW Engineering
SUBJECT: ZON2008-00042, International Paper Inlet
Development Issues Meeting
Public Works Engineering Comments
The subject application involves construction of a pump station/Inlet on the banks of McKenzie
River to provide a more reliable water supply for operation of the International Paper Mill in
Springfield, Oregon.
Applicant's Questions:
1. Considering the proposed water utility infrastructure would be build within 75 feet of .
the McKenzie River, what, if any, architectural modifications would the City (of
Springfield) impose to maintain tbe pristine nature of the McKenzie River?
Upon review ofthe applicable City of Springfield codes, it appears that there is on
mechanism to allow this type of construction regardless of desirable architectural features.
The city is interested in 'explore every possible alternative that will allow international paper
to use the already constructed inlet to function with a pump house outside of the 75' setback
from the bank of the McKenzie River. The following answers are provided assuming a
suitable alternative location is found.
2. Considering IP (International Paper) is proposing to build a water 'utility structure on
land owned by the State of Oregon (ODOT), what involvement is required by tbe State
to effect approval for this project by the City of Springfield?
Some form oflegal permission (lease, easement, permit) from ODOT stating that the
construction plans and this continuing use has been approved for both the inlet head works
and the pipeline to International Paper.
The city of Springfield has a Land Drainage and Alteration Permit (LDAP) in place for
managing runoff quality from construction sites. However, it is anticipated that the Army
Corps of Engineers and other concerned agencies will have their own permit requirements
that will coincide and/or supersede with the City of Springfield's requirements. Until these
permits and requirements are reviewed it is difficult to anticipate any additional
requirements that the city may have for the project. For additional information regarding the
LDAP process contact Todd Singleton at the City of Springfield.
4. Given the fact that the proposed water utility infrastructure is industrial in nature, will
be built from non-combustible materials, and will not be designed for continuous
human occupancy, what, if any, 'access, parking, fire suppression, and lighting
improvements would the city require?
The facility will need to have an access road that can withstand an 80,000 Ib load per the
City of Springfield's fire access requirements.
5. What permits will the city require International Paper to obtain to enable the
expeditious design, construction, and operation of the proposed water utility?
The proposed facility will need to go through a land use approval process prior to any
permits being issued. Assuming a favorable land use decision, the inlet faCility will require
building, electrical, LDAP permits. .
Date. t~eceived:
Planner: AL .
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