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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMiscellaneous Correspondence 1985-6-26 (2) '. .~' .-- . lilT}'. OF SPRINGFIELD 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). I . , ~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". t> , \ ' ~25 North 5th Street. Spring:field, Oregon 97477 . 503/726-3705 .- . . 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. /,SincerelY, UUfJ IG~, ry U SUlor .