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Planning Department
1885.1985 Springfield Centennial year
June 26, 1985
Jack Rode
2020 Main Street
Springfield, OR 97477
SUBJOCT: Expansion of Bingo Operation at 2020 Main Street
Dear Mr. Rode,'
The bingo operation
being granted either
Springfield Planning
following reasons:
at 2020 Main Street cannot be
a Special or Conditional
Commission. . This approval
expanded without first
Use Permit from the
is required for the
1. It is my understanding that the Science Christian of United Truth
Church is the sponsor of this activity. If this is the,case, then a
church operated bingo game is an extension of the church; in the same
way a Sunday school or nursery is an extension of a church. Churches
and their related uses require a Special Use Permit before they may be
established inside the City of Springfield (see Sections 3.04(12) and
4.04(36) of the Springfield Zoning,Code).
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~2( A bingo operation that is not affiliated with a church is not a
specifically listed use in the Springfield Zoning Code. Section
4.04(137) is clear on what procedure to follow in such situations:
"Addi tional uses similar in nature, size, bulk, parking coverage and
traffic generation to those uses permitted in each particular
district" shall be reviewed as ei ther a Special or Conditional Use. A
regularly scheduled bingo operation is similar to uses that generate
high traffic volumes at specific times: i.e. dance halls, auditoriums,
civic, social and fraternal organizations. These uses require a
Conditional Use Permit.
3. Section 17.05 requires a Conditional Use Permit "...on those occasions
when a particular use, not specifically permitted within a given
district because of potential conflicts with permitted uses, wishes to
locate in a district permitting that use".
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There is no other legal and appropriate option than to require a
Conditional Use Permit or Special Use Permit to permit expansion of area
used for the bingo/church/auditorium operation. Our position is based on
the unambiguous requirements of the Zoning Code. If you do not agree with
our interpretation you may appeal this interpretation to the Planning
Commission as specified in Section 1.06(B) of the Springfield Zoning Code.
If you have any questions or require additional information concerning the
public hearing process please contact me at your convenience.
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