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Memorandum
City of Springfield
Date: ,'January26, 2009
To: Andy Limbird, Urban Planner
From: Eric Walter, Civil Engineer
Subject: SUB2009-00002, Proden Partition
I h'ave reviewed the materials provided with the subject application. The recommended
[mdings arid conditions outlined below are provided for your use in preparing the
land-use decision.
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SANITARY SEWER
Finding: Section 4.3-I05.A of the SDC requires that sanitary sewers shall be installed to
serve each 'new development and to connect developments to existing mains.
Additionaliy, installation of sanitary sewers shall provide.sufficiimt access for
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maintenance activities. : ' . ,
/ Finding:' The subject p~operty has an existing septic'system With a septic tank and drain
field; however plans do not include the location of the existing drain field.
Finding: The applicant has proposed Parcel I to be served by the existing 8 inch public
I . wastewater line located in Vera Street by connecting to an existing 6" lateral located just
east of the new property line. A private sanitary sewer easement is being proposed on
Parcel 2 for the benefit of Parcel I for extending a private sanitary line to this 6" lateral.
j Finding: The existing house on Parcel 2 wi;l b~ required to be connected 'to sanitary
sewer; however, plans submitted does not show connection to the public sanitary sewer.
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J Condition: Prior to approval of the Final Plat, the applicant shall show the location of
, existing septic drain field. Obtain necessary permits ,and make provisions for
decommissioning the existing septic system. '.
/ Condition: Prior to approval of the Final Plat, the applicant shall construct the 'pro;osed
, sanitary sewer connection to the existing house located on Parcel 2. ' .
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STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
!Pinding: Section 4.3-11O:D of the SDC requires iliat run-off from a development shall be
directed to 'an approved stormwater management system with suffiCient capacitY, to
accept the discharge; ,
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Finding: The overall stormwater design including curb, gutter, and street improvements
for the subject site was alreaily completed under a previous subdivision application in the
19,90's: All existing gutter down spouts from the existing home on Parcel 2 are
connected to curb-line weep hole drains. The applicant has indicated the new home that
will be located on Parcel I will connect to the existing curb weep hole drains located in
Vera Street thus satisfying Section 4.3-110. D & E.
PUBLIC STREETS. SIDEWALKS & IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENTS
Finding: Section 4.2-1 OS.G.2 of the Springfield Development Code requires that
j whenever a proposed land divisionor development will increase traffic on the City street
\ system and that development has any unimproved street frontage abutting a fully
improved street, that street frontage shall be fully improved to City specifications.
j Finding: The subject property to be partitioned is already fronting Vera Street and Grand
Vista streets that are fully improved where no further street improvements will be
necessary for supporting the proposed partition. .
UTILITIES. EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY
Finding: Section 4.3-140.A of the SDC requires applicants proposing developments
/ make arrangements with the City and each utility provider for th~ dedication of utility .
easements necessary, to fully service the development or land beyond the development
area. The minimum width for public.utility easements adjacent to street rights of ways
shall be 7 feet. The minimum width for all other public utility easements shall be 7 feet.
The Public Works Director may require alarger easement to allow for adequate
maintenance.
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Finding: The applicant has indic~ted on plans an existing 7 foot public utility easements
located along the frontage of Vera Street and Grand Vista, thus satisfying Section 4.3-
140.A of the SDC.
j. Finding: The applicant has indicated on plans a private water and power line, for serving
Parcell, running longitudinally in the existing 7 foot public utility easement fronting
Vera Street. With the exception to crossing perpendicular to the easements, public utility
easements may not contain private utilities.
Finding: A private sanitary sewer easement is being proposed on Parcel 2 forthe benefit
J of Parcel I for extending a private sanitary sewer line to an existing. 6" lateral at the
j north-west property corner.
Condition: Prior to Final Plat approval, the applicant shall record a private sanitary sew~r"
easement at the north-west corner of Parcel 2 as shown on plans for the benefit of Parcel I
for extending a 6" sanitary sewer lateral. '
j Condition: Prior to Final Plat approval, the applicant shall coordinate with SUB and other .
utility companies as necessary for serving Parcel' I and remove the proposed water and
power lines from the existing 7' PUE.
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FEES AND PERMITS
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SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT CHARGE:
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Pay applic~ble Systems Development Charges when building permits are issued for
developm6nts within the City limits or within the Springfield Urban Growth Boundary.
(The cost lelates to the amount of increase in impervious surface area, transportation trip
rates, and plumbing fixture units. Some exceptions apply to Springfield Urban Growth
areas.) [Spnngfield Code Chapter II, Article II] ,
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. Systems Development Charges (SDC's) win apply to the construction of buildings, and
site improtements within the subject site. The Charges win be based upon the rates' in
effect at th~ time of permit submittal for buildings or site improvements on each portion
. or phase of the development.
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SANITARY SEWER IN-LIEU-OF -ASSESSMENT CHARGE:
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Pay a Sanitary Sewer In"Lieu-of-Assessment charge in addition to the regular connection
fees if the property or portions of the property being developed have not previously been
assessed of, otherwise participated in the cost of a public sanitary sewer. Contact the
Engineering Division to determine ifIn-Lieu-of-Assessment is applicable. lOrd 5584]
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PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE FEES:
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It is the reSponsibility of the private developer to fund the public infrastructure.
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OTHER mTY PERMITS:
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Encroacturlent Permit or Sewer Hookup Permit (working within right-of-way or public
easements)' example: new tap to the public storm or sanitary sewer, or adjusting a
manhole. [The current rate is $135 for processing plus applicable fees and deposits]
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Land & Di~inage Alterati~n Permits (LDAP). [Contact the Springfield Public Works
Departrnerit @ 726-5849 for appropriate applications/requirements]
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ADDITIONAL PERMITS/APPROVALS MAYBE NECESSARY:
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. Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission (pump station, sanitary
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se",.ers 24 inches or larger) ,
· Lade County Facilities Permit (If the project is within Lane County jurisdiction)
. Railroad (If the project crosses a railroad) ,
· Oregon Department of Transportation (If the project is within ODOT jurisdiction)
. Di~ision of State .Lands (Storm water discharge, wetlands)
· Or~~on Department of Environmentai Quality (Erosion control (5 acres or
. greater), pump station, storm water discharge, wetlands)
. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Storm water discharge,"wetlands)
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