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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPacket, Pre PLANNER 8/24/2009 r' PRE-SUBMITT/ T, " DISTRIBUTION LIST: Date Distributed: . 8'- cJ +-00 /~ Dave Puent - Building / Gilbert GordonlMelissa Fechtel- Fire //Jon Driscoll- Traffic V Matt Stouder - Public Works/Engineering Dennis Ernst/Chris Moorhead, Surveying Planner, 'In (jJJL Yvr 1/ ;it; ;'A'A t ' .~~-~ <' RECEIVED AUG 24 2009 By: ?r~f- SlJ8A.UrfKL- 'Pit u..e.--t I oJ:? l o;f =pa5eS I , , , i City of Springfield ! Development ServiceS Department 225 Fifth Street Springfield, OR 97477 541-725-3753 Phone' 541-726-3689 Fax i;i- Pre-Submittal Meeting Case Number Assigned: PRE2009-00022 Date Submitted: 8/21/2009 APPLICANT: OREGON DEPARTMENT OF TRANS 680 COTTAGE ST NE SALEM OR 97301 Proiect Name: 1-5 WILL RIVER BRIDGE REPLMNT Project Description: Pre-submittal Meeting - Site Plan Review Phase II ofI-5Willamette River Bridge Replacement. Application Type: Site Plan Review Job Address: 3001 Franklin Blvd Assessor'~ & Tax Lot #: 1703334402600 DISCLAIMER: Applications will not be exempt from Development Code or procedural amendments that may occur between the time of the Pre-Submittal Meeting and Submittal of the Application for Development Review. Please contact our office at 541-726-3753 with any questions or concerns. A Planner will be assigned the following business day and will contact' you to confirm the meeting date and time. ~ PRE.SUBMIITAL REC'O . AUG 2 1 2009 PlanJobPrint.rpt 8/21/2009 11:32:13AIV 're-Su- Jmitta~ YIeeting Development Services Department Room 615/616 PRE-SUBMITTAL MEETING DATE: Friday, September 11,2009 1. PRE-SUBMITTAL MTG #PRE2009-00022 (SITE TENT) OD01' $346 Assessor's Map: 17-03-33-441L 2600 Address: 1-5 @Milepost192.18-193.00 Existing Use: ODOT 1-5 ROW, Parks and Open Space The applicant submitted plans for the construction of Phase II ofI-5 Willainette River Bridge Replacement. Meeting Date/Time: Friday, September 11, 2009 10:00 -11:00 DSD 616 Planner: Mark Metzger '.;. . . City of S pri ngfield Development Services Department, 225 Fifth Street Springfield, OR 97477 Site Pia n Review . .. Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOn Phone: (503) 986-4445 I Fax: (503) 986-4469 Applicant Name: GeoffCrook ICompany: /Address: , IAPplicant's Rep,: Colin McArthur. AICP Icompany: IAddress: , I Property Owner: Oregon Depal1lnent of Transportation (ODOT) I COmpany: Maior Proiects Branch IAddress: 680 Coltage Street NE. Salem OR 97301-2412 , 1'1-03'33-'('/n.,oo,~/J""-~ 17-0'J'.33'1'fll."j 17-o3-J3 ''/1 1Z- 101 ASSESSOR'S MAP NO: Multiple (see Table 2-1) TAX LOT NOeS): Multiple(seeTable2.1) I Property Address: Interstate 5 (Pacific Highwav I); Milepost 192,18 - 193.00 ISi;ze of Property: 27,7 Acres I:g] Sauare Feet 0 I Proposed Name of Pr'oject: Willamelle River Bridge Phase I 680 Cottage Street NE. Salem OR 97301.2412 , Phone: '(541) 485-7385 Cameron McCarthv Gilbe'1 & Scheibe Fax: (541) 485-7389 I I I I Description of Proposal: 160 East Broadwav. Eugene OR 97401 Phone: (503) 986-4445 Fax: (503) 986.4469 If you are filling in this form by hand, please attach your proposal description to thIs application, Phase II construction for the 1-5 Willamcttc River Bridge Proiect Existing Use: ODOT 1-5 ROW: Pa,'ks and Open Space _New Impervious Surface Coverage (Including Bldg. Gross Floor Area): 7.540 Si natures: Please si nand rint your name and date in the ao rooriate box on the next Associated Applications: I~ :.-----~ Iga~~-~~: eK:'E~ 0)(')(1- ()01) ;i:L lAP plication F~e: $ 'l;iIl1, (; n ITOTAL FEES: $ '!iL/(ttrC I ".'.,:.'.' ':"";';''''';''':'.:';i..'::.;'.':',~,;,:."_",, ". Sians: Date: I Reviewed by: Date: (611-/ I {!q I Reviewed by: I>t.-- ITechnical Fe~: $ 16 Ip~staae Fee: $ XS I PROJECT NUMBER: f)::'j)lCiJi, CCC6>~ ','''' '.i "''';'';.''.<.-.~. Y>.,.'-:..::, v..... .....:'..;;.:,,,::-...."',.~'~.;,;;::"..;.,:,;ft':.:-'l::'~'::.,-:.,,:;;:'.:"I."",:',;',-....'.': ~":'.;: ;",~' ",.,:-.;-.~,:,\,.,' :f::'.;-.:': :,-,.:,..;;. ,',", '. , . '. ,. , .. :.;':q rKt-;'Ul}!\!ii!'iAL I<tL;'U AUG 2 1 2009 ....,"~;~,,'.:.:': .... ,- ,..;.::-;<<". Revised 1/1/08 Molly Markarian 1 of 10 Owner Signatures This applicatio,n form is used for both the required pre-submittal meeting and subsequent complete application submittal. Owner signatures are required at both stages in the application process, An application without the Owner's original signature will not be accepted. Pre-Subm itta I . , The undersigned acknowledges that the information in"this application is correct and accurate for scheduling of the Pre- Submittal Meeting. Owner: ~-- Signature ~ Date: srh<;A4 c =~~ C/'k>;"~_ Print Submittal . J represent this application to be complete for submittal to the City, Consistent with the <:omp!eteness check performed on this application at the Pre-Submittal Meeting, I affirm the information identified by the City as necessary for processing the application is provided herein or the information will not be provided if not otherwise contained within the submittal, and the City may begin processing the application with the information as submitted. This statement serves as written notice pursuant to the requirements of ORS 227,178 pertaining to a complete application, . Owner: Date: Signature ,.'. Print PRE-SllBMITTAl REC'D' AUG 2 1 2009 Revised 1/1/08 Molly Markarian 2 of 10 'Site Plan Review Application Process 1. Applicant Submits a Site Plan Review Application for Pre-Submittal . The application must conform to the Site Plan Review Submittal Requirements Checklist on pages 4-7 of this application packet. . A pre-submittal meeting to discuss completeness is mandatory, and pre-submittal meetings are conducted every Tuesday and Friday~ from 10:00 am - noon. . Planning Division staff strives to conduct pre-submittal meetings within five to seven working days of receiving an application. 2. Applicant and the City Conduct the Pre-Submittal Meeting . The applicant, owner, and design team are strongly encouraged to attend the pre- submittal meeting. . The meeting is held with representatives from Public Works Engineering and Transportation, Community Services (Building), Fire Marshall's office, and the Planning Division and is scheduled for'30 to 60 minutes. . . The Planner provides the applicant with a Pre-Submittal Checklist specifying the items required to make the application complete if it is not already complete, and the applicant has 180 days submit a complete application to the City. 3. Applicant Submits a CompieteOApplication, City Staff Revie~ the:Application and Issue a Decision ' ' . A complete application must conform to the Site Plan Review Submittal Requirements Checklist on pages 4-7 ,of this application packet. . . A Type II decision, made after public notice, but without a public hearing, unless appealed, is issued within 120 days of submittal of a complete application. . Mailed notice is provided to property owners and occupants within 300 feet of the property being reviewed imd to any applicable neighborhood association. In Oaddition, the applicant must post one sign, provided by the City, on the subject property. . There is a 14-day public comment period, starting on the date notice is mailed. . Applications are distributed to the Development Review Committee, and their comments are incorporated into a decision that addresses all applicable approvaf criteria and/or development standards, as well as any written comments from those given notice. . Applications may be approved, approved with conditions, or denied. · At the applicant's request, the Planner can provide a copy of the draft land use'decision prior to issuing the final land use decision. · The City mails the applicant and any party of standing a copy of the decision;' which is effective onthe day it is mailed. · The decision issued.is the final decision of the City but may be appealed within 15 calendar days to the Planning Commission or Hearings Official. ','; Ou;:.I::, i 'RMiIT.A: l, RrC'D i 1'(,. \.11.1"0'0.1" . !: AUG 2 1 2009 Revised 1/1/08 Molly M,arkarian 3 of 10 Site Plan Review Submittal Requirements Checklist NOTE: o ' ALL of the following items MUST be submittE!d for BOTH Pre-Submittal and Submittal. o If you feel an item on the list below does not apply to your specific application, please state the reason why and attach the explanation to this form. I:'8l Application Fee - refer to the Development Code Fee Schedule for the appropriate fee calculation formula. A copy of the fee schedule is available at the Development Services Department. Any applicable application, technology, and postage fees are collected at tte pre-submittal and submittal stages. I:'8l Site Plan Revi,ew Application Form, I:'8l Narrative explaining the purpose of the proposed development, the existing use of the property, and any additional information that may have a bearing in determining t!1e action to be taken. The narrative should also include the proposed number of employeef and future expansion plans, if known. I:'8l Copy of the Deed I:'8l Copy of a Preliminary Title Report issued within the past 30 days documenting ownership and listing all encumbrances. I:'8l Co'py of the Site Plan Reduced to 8'h"x 11'~, which will be mailed as part of the required neighboring property notification packet. o Right~of-Way Approach Permit Application provided where the property has frontag ':' on an Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) facility. I:'8l Three (3) Copies of the Stormwater Management System Study with Completed Storm water Scoping Sheet Attached - The plan, supporting calculations and documentation must be consistent with the Engineering Design Standards and Procedures Manual. ' o Three (3) Copies of the Traffic Impact Study prepared by a Traffic Engineer in accordance with SDC 4.2-105 AA. Traffic Impact Studies (TIS) allow the City to analyze and evaluate the traffic impacts and mitigation of a development on the City's transportation system. In general, a TIS must explain how the traffic from a 'given development affects the transportation system in terms of safety, traffic operations, access and mobility, and immediate and adjoining street systems. A TIS must also address, if needed, City, metro plan and state land use and transportation policies and objectives. I:'8l Seven (7) Copies of the Following Plan Sets for Pre-Submittal OR . Eighteen (18) Copies of the Following Plan Sets for Submittal I:'8l All of the following plans must include the scale appropriate to the area involved and sufficient to show detail of the plan' and related data, north arrow, and date of ' preparation. I:'8l All plan sets must be folded to 8'h" by 11" and bound by rul;lJ;l.,~ )?W,d~AI R-C'D Pt<t'~liBMI iI 'b . t . a. Site Assessment of Existing Conditions ' , , , . '. . AUf:;'l ?,[lQ9 I:'8l Prepared by an Oregon licensed Landscape Architect or Eng~5u!:)I~ldAL ~tC'D I:'8l Vicinity Map ~11~ " ' 7" . Revised 1/1/08 'Molly Markarian, 40f 10 ~ The name, location and dimensions of all existing site features including buildings, curb cuts, trees and impervious surface areas, clearly indicating what is remaining ,and what , is being removed. For existing structures to remain, also indicate present use, size, setbacks fr.om property lines, and distance between buildings. . ~ The name, location, dimensions, direction of flow and top of bank of all watercourses and required riparian setbClck that are shown on the Water Quality Limited Watercourse Map on file in the Development SerVices Department ~ The 100-year floodplain and flood way boundaries on the site, as specified in the latest adopted FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps or FEMA approved Letter of Map'Amendment or Letter of Map Revision ~ The Time of Travel Zones, as specified in SDC 3.3-200 and delineated on the Wellhead Protection Areas Map on file in the Development Services Department ~ Physical features including, but not limited to trees 5" in diameter or greater when measured 4 '/2 feet above the ground, significant clusters of trees and shrubs, riparian areas, wetlands and rock outcroppings ~ Soil types and water table information as mapped and specified in the Soils Survey of Lane County. A' Geotechnical Report prepared by an Engineer must be submitted concurrently if the Soils Survey indicates the proposed development area has unstable soils and/or a high water table b. Site Plan ~ Prepared .by an Oregon licensed Architect, Landscape Architect, or Engineer ~ Proposed buildings: location, dimensions, size (gross floor area applicable to the parking requirement for the proposed use(s)), setbacks from property lines, and distance between buildings " ' ' ~ Location and height of existing or proposed fences, walls, outdoor equipment, storage, trash receptacles, and signs . ~ Location, dimensions, and number of typical, compact and disabled parking spaces; including aisles, wheel bumpers, directional signs, and striping ~ Dimensions of the development area, as well as area and percentage of the site proposed for buildings, structures, parking and vehicular areas, sidewalks, patios, and other impervious surfaces D Observance of solar access requirements as specified in the applicable zoning district D On-site loading areas and vehicular and pedestrian circulation D Access to streets, alleys, and properties to be serVed, including the location and dimensions of existing and proposed curb cuts and curb cuts proposed to be closed D Location, type, and number of bicycle parking spaces ~ Location of existing and proposed transit facilities D Area and dimensions of all property to be conveyed, dedicated, or reserved for common open spaces, recreational areas, and other similar public and semi-public uses D Phased Development Plan - where applicable, the Site Plan application must include a phasing plan indicating any proposed phases for development, including the boundaries and sequencing of each phase. Phasing must progress in a sequence promoting street connectivity between the various phases of the development and accommodating other required public improvements, including but not limited toP~iF\1f~r5Y.f;seweri;I,i5fdrrmwater "'~,:~/i'\! Ii ~h h:.-" L.I AUG 21 2009 Revised 1/1/08 Molly Markarian 5 of 10 management, water, and electricity. The applicant must indicate which phases apply to the Site Plan application being submitted. c. Improvement and Public Utilities P,lan ~ Prepared by an Oregon licensed Civil Engineer ~ Location and width of all existing, and proposed easements ~ Location, widths (of paving and right-of-way), and names of all existing and proposec streets, alleys, dedications or, other right-of~ways within or adjacent to the proposed development, including ownership and maintenance status, if applicable. ~ Location and type of existing and proposed street lighting ~ Location of existing and required traffic control devices, fire hydrants, power poles, transfo~mers, neighborhood mailbox units, and similar public facilities ~ Location, width, and construction material of all existing and proposed sidewalks, sidewalk ramps, pedestrian access ways, and trails " , ~ Location and size of existing and proposed utilities on andadja"cent to the site includillg sanitary sewer mains, stormwater management systems, water mains, power, gas, telephone, and cable TV. Indicate the proposed connection points d. Grading, Paving, &. Stormwater Management Plan ~,Prepared by an Oregon licensed Civil Engineer ~ Planting plan prepared by an Oregon licensed Landscape Architect where plants are proposed as part of the stormwater management system o Roof drainage p~tterns and discharge locations ~ Pervious and Impervious area drainage patterns ~ The size and location of stormwater management systems components, including but not limited to: drain lines, catch basins, dry wells and/or detention ponds; stormwater quality measures; and natural drainageways to be retained ~ Existing and proposed spot elevations and contours lines drawn at 1 foot intervals (fo' land with a slope over 10 percent, the contour lines may be at 5 foot intervals)' ~ Amount of proposed cut and fill e. Landscape Plan ~ Drawn by a Landscape Architect ~ Location and dimensions of landscaping and open space areas to include calculation of landscape coverage ~ Screening in accordance with SDC 4.4-110 o Written description, including specifications, of the permanent irrigation system ~ Location and type of street trees ~ List in chart form the proposed types of landscape materials (trees, shrubs, ground cover). Include in the chart genus, spec.ies, common name, quantity, size, spacing, and method of planting f. Architectural Plans '~ Exterior elevations of all buildings and structures proPos~~EobWBM~bIR/iGiBt site, including height AUG 2 1 2009 Revised 1/1{08 Molly Markarian Gof 10 o Cenceptual fleer plans , g. On-Site Lighting Plan ~ Lecatien, erientatien, and maximum height ef exterier light fixtures, beth free standing and attached . , ) ~ Type and extent ef shielding, including cut-eff angles, and type ef illuminatien, wattage, and lumineus area ~ Phetem'etric test repert fer each light seurce ~ Additional Materials That May be Required IT IS THE APf)LICANT'S RESPONSIBILITY TO DETERMINE IF ADDITIONAL STANDARDS/APPLICATIONS APPLY TO THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT. THE APPLICANT SHOULD CONSIDER UTILIZING PRE-DEVELOPMENT MEETINGS AS DISCUSSED IN SDC 5.1-120: o Where a multi-family develepment is prepo~ed, any additienal materials to, derT)enstrate cempliance with SDC 3.2-240 ~ Riparian Area Pretectien Repert fer properties lecated within 150 feet ef the tep ef bank efany Water Quality Limited Waterceurses (WQLW) er within 100 feet ef the tep ef bank ef any direct tributaries ef WQLW ' A Geetechnical Repert prepared by an engineer must be submitted cencurrently if there are unstable seils Cilnd/er a high water table present Where the develepment area is within an everlay district, address the additienal standards ef the everlay district ' If five er mere trees are prepesed to, be remeved, a Tree Felling Permit as specified in SDC 5.19-100 A wetland delineatien appreved by the Oregen Divisien ef State Lands must be submitted cencurrently where there is a wetland en the property Any required federal er state permit must be submitted cencurrently er evidence the permit applicatien. has been submitted fer review ' Where any grading, filling er excavating is propesed with the develepment, a Land' and Drainage ~Iteratien permit must be submitted prier to, develepment Where applicable, any Discretienary Use or Variance as specified in SDC 5.9-100 and,5.21-100 An Annexatien applicatien, as specified in SDC 5.7-100, where a develepment is prepesed eutside ef the city limits but within the City's urban service area and can be served by sanitary sewer 0 ~. .. 0 ~ ~ ~ [8] 0 " < '\i'.. PRE-SUBMnTAL REC'D AUG 2 1 2009 , Revised 1/1/08 Moliy Markarian 7 of 10 1~~JNGF.1E' ' ,r Ir If , ~'"_" r PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT I Engineering Division Phone: (541) 726-3753 Fax: (541) 736-1021 MARCH 5, 2004 , REQUIRED STORMW ATER SCOPING SHEET USE POLICY: In October 2003, Springfield Public Works released a trial "stormwater scoping sheet," provided to help engineers and developers meet stormwater requirements in the Springfield Development Code (SDC) and Engineering Design Standards and Procedures Manual (EDSPM). After a five month trial period, it became apparent that users of the scoping sheet submitted much more complete applications than non-users. An added bonus was a decrease in the overall review time spent on the applications, resulting in quicker rlOtice of decisions. As a result of the benefits of the scoping sheets, the City has decided to make their use a mandatory process. As of April 12, 2004, the use of storm water scoping sheets will be required for all 'applications which require development review. All applications submitted to the City shall provide four (4) copies of a completed stormwater scoping' sheet with the application packet. Attached with this letter is the latest version of the scoping sheet, which reflects changes requested by the development community. ' PLEASE NOTE: SUBMITTED APPLICATIONS WILL NOW BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A COMPLETED STORMW ATER SCOPING SHEET, STORMW A TER STUDY AND PLANS IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE SCOPE REQUIREMENTS DIRECTIONS ,FOR USING STORMW ATER SCOPING SHEETS ARE AS FOLLOWS: 1. Obtain scopingsheet,from application packet, city website, or other location 2. Fill out project information (top half offront sheet) prior to commencement of work on stormwater study (note: do not sign scoping sbeet until it is received from the City with requirements checked). '3. Mail, fax, or email all pages to: City of Springfield, Public Works Dept., Attn: Matt Stouder 4. Receive completed scoping sheet (filled outby the City) indicating minimnm requirements for a complete stormwater study '5. Include four (4) copies of complete scoping sheet (signed by engineer at the bottom of page 2), , stormwater study and plans that comply with the minimum required scope with submittal of application packet. The scoping sheet shall be included as an attachment, inside the front cover of the stormwater'study.' , . Stormwater scoping sheets can be found'with all application packets (City website and the Public Works front counter) as well as on the Public Works webpage at either: www.cLsorinQJield.or.us/Pubworks/whatsnew.htm or under the link for "fillable forms" at www.ci,sprinQfield,oLus/Pubworks/Desi[m/start.htm. Thank you in advance for working with the City of Springfield with this new process. ,... _Sincerely, Matt Stouder, Civil Engineer City of Springfield, Public WorkslEngineering Email: mstouder@ci.springfield.or.us Phone: (541) 736-1035 Fax: (541) 736-1021 ; ;,t.SUBMIITAL RECID AUG 2 1 2009 Revised 1/1/08 Molly Markarian 8 of 10 _ :;---1 ~,r ' I'I-i 'Tj'',-i <1-1 " I It) fl '--.J ~\ PERMNIENTBRIOGE . ~./. """""""'" ,,//'::/ ! ,;~' , If. Pl.-l_ I /, &. g~~~;'-~_== -.4,?,~9'",~-c, iI~r;p- ,""}~~~~-~/ :~/ ""',j" ;',' . /"'~'~ ' .- RE'i'AININGWALLIt21126 j) V ~--~-- ' >"/' f1/1 t /-~ - '_-,_ - V~Waa"'TEoswM '" ' " --'~:-.r.::'l~'~- -: - ~c 1,jZt~Ji -:i-'r?i;'Tj U'':::=:=.. _,,->-::0 .,..... .J5OI.Jll-I8Ol.JMSOUNDWALLClt13ll .-'1 ' Il r -'"]-,- ~ . - 1, I ~-_:~~-~_Ltt.J---1I~ ~\~..._ rr";~r" ur'_'-=lNGWAl.L~1128 -~'~T--<:=-["TJ'-'--=:--';"": -, ' ~!!.-s'~-,FI ' i 1,11 1!_It:..-=t~,:,,:~nu~_:-;=ir,T},x~ -~ rl! 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H0333ol<lOOlOO Tu l<lt. 11033$4100101 T&IlLcl'17033~ t:t::l~ Tul..<ll..170JJ30M0:2WJ Tul.Dl.,llO:103ODOOIOl TlIll!..ol"B03032OO2OO1 Tu 1..<11.11' ll1030321Xl2OO3 1000' , DURALL liTE PUN I _n o;~'.o. 13-AUG-2009 10:00 A.M. F"I~ ND. :;r~[ SlJBMlfJAt-RfC'D AUG 2 1 2009 CITY OF SPRINGFIELD VICINITY MAP PRE2009-00022 Interstate Highway, Transportation Corridor SITE Map 17-03-33-14 Tax Lot 600; Map 17-03-33-41 TL 101; Map 17-03-33-44 TL 100,200,300,2500 2600 North t l PRE-SUBMIITAl REC'O AUG 2 I 2009 City of Springfield Development Services Department 225 Fifth Street Springfield, OR 97477 Floodplain Overlay District Development .. . . . Geoff Crook Phone: (503) 986-4445 Fax: (503) 986-4469 Applicant Name: Icompa~Y: IAddress: Oregon DeDal1ment of Transportation (ODOT) 680 Cottage Street NE. Salem OR 97301-241'2 Company: IAddress: IpropertYOwner: Oregon DeDarlment of Transnortation (ODOT) ICompany: IAddress: , IASSESSOR'S MAP NO: Muliiple(SeeTable2-11 ITAX LOT NO(S): IPropertv Address: Interstate 5 (Pacific Highwav I); Milepost 192,18 - 193.00 ISize of Property: 27.7' Cameron McCal1hv,Gilbel1 & Scheibe Phone: '(541) 485-7385 Fax: (541) 485-7389 , Applicant's Rep.: Colin McArthur. AICP ']60 East Broadway. Eugene OR 97401 MaioI' Proiects Branch Phone: (503) 986-4445 Fax: (503) 986-4469 , I I I , I I ~ I I I I 680 Cottage Street NE. Salem OR 97301-24]2 Multiple (see Table 2-1) Acres I2(J Sauare Feet Izonina: I Existina Use: Description of Proposal: Public Land Ooen Soace (PLO) ODOT 1;5 ROW: Parks and Onei, SDace If you are rillfng in this form by hand, please ,attach your proposal description to this application, Phase II construction for the 1-5 WillametteRiver Bridge Proiect Associated Cases: lease No.: I Applicatio~' F~e::;$: F,i:. ITOTAL FEES: $ , I Date: ITeChnical Fee: $ I Reviewed by: 'jpostage Fee: '$0 PROJECT NUMBER: ' PRE.SUBMITTAL REeD AUG2 1 2009 Revised 111/08 Molly Markarian 1 of 4 Signatures The undersigned acknowledges that the inFormation in this application is correct and accurate, Applicant: ~ Signature ,~- Date: R'/J"1/d "" . ~d~ L:!/1..L90L., Print If the applicant is not the owner, the owner hereby grants permission for the applicant to act in his/her behalf. Owner: Date: Signature Print PRE.SUBMITTAl REC'O AUG2 1 2009 ''') -{"A ,L\nL\:j{ .....,""'., Revised 1/1/08 Molly Markarian 2 of 4 'Floodplain Overlay District Development Application Process 1. Applicant Submits a Floodplain Overlay District Development Application to the Development Services Department ' . The application must conform to the Floodplain Overlay District Development Submittal Requirements Checklist on page 4 of this applic~tion packet. . Planning Division staff screen the submittal at the front counter to determine whether all required items listed in the Floodplain Overlay District Development Submittal Requirements Checklist have been submitted. ' . Applications missing required items will not be accepted for submittal. 2. City Staff Conduct Detailed Completeness Check . Planning Division staff conducts a detailed completeness check within 30 days of submittal. The assigned Planner notifies the applicant in writing regarding the completeness of the application. An application is not be deemed technically complete until all information necessary to evaluate the proposed development, its ir:npacts, and its compliance with the provisions of the Springfield Development Code and other applicable codes and statutes have been provided. Incomplete applications, as well as insufficient or unClear data, will delay the application review process a~d may result in denial. " ,:. City Staff Review the Application and Issue a Decision . This is a Type I decision and thus is made without public notice arid without a public hearing since there are clear and objective approval criteria and/or development standards that do not require the use of discretion. . Decisions address all the applicable approval criteria and/or development standards. . Applications may be approved, approved with conditions, or denied. o The City mails the applicant and any party of standing a copy of the decision, which is effective on the day it is mailed. ' o The decision issued is the final decision of the City and may not be appealed. . o . , }'.: P~(f.SUBMI1TAL REC'O AllG 2 1 2009 Revised 1/1/08 Molly Markarian 30f4 Floodplain Overlay District Development Submittal Requirements Checklist NOTE: If you feel an item does not apply, please state the reason why and attach the explanation to this form. o Submitted Concurrently with Site Plan Review, Minimum Development Standards, or Residential Building Permit applications, where applicable IZJ Application Fee - refer to the Development Code Fee Schedule for the appropriate fee calculation formula. A copy of the fee schedule is available at the Development Services Department. The applicable application, technology, and postage fees are collected at.t~ e time of complete application submittal. IZJ Floodplain Development Application Form IZJ Copy of the Deed IZJ Preliminary Title Report issued within the past 30 days documenting ownership and listing all encumbrances~ IZJ Narrative explaining the proposal and any additional information that may have a bearing in determining the action to be taken, including findings demonstrating compliance with the Floodplain Overlay District Development Standards described in SDC 3.3-420. NOTE: Before the Director can approve a Floodplain Overlay District Development request, information submitted by the applicant must adequately support the request. PII of the Floodplain Overlay District Development Standards must be addressed by the applicant. Incomplete applications, as well as insufficient or unclear data, will delay the application review process and may result in denial. Three (3) ,Copies of a Plot Plan drawn to scale to include: IZJ Name, location, and dimensions of an existing and proposed structures IZJ Name, location, and dimensions of all fill' IZJ Name, location, and dimensions of ,all storage of materials IZJ Name, location, and dimensions of all drainage facilities IZJ Base flood elevation area IZJ Elevation in relation to mean sea level IZJ Of the existing grade of the proposed development (for residential structures, show elevations at the corners of the proposed structures) , o Of the lowest floor (including basement) of all structures o To which any structure has been flood-proofed o For residential structures, elevations at the corners of proposed structures IZJ IZJ Certification by an Oregon licensed Engineer or Architect that flood-proofing me.tbods,Jo~~.nY non-residential structure meet the flood-proofing criteria in SDC 3.3-42) B.2;'!' ,', ", . , Description of the extent to whiCh any watercourse wm})~ .~tIW~1 r.,€a~d as a res lit of the proposed development ,~. 1<1: ';)UDIVIIIIHL Kt\.- U , ' AUG 2 12009 o Revised 1{1{08 Moily Markarian 4014 City of Springfield , DevelopmentServices Department 225 Fifth Street , Springfield, OR 97477 ' SPRINGFIELD ~- Willamette Greenway Overlay District Development Applicant Name: Icompany: IAddress: , IAPPlicant's Rep.: [company: IAddress: Geoff Crook Phone: (503) 986-4445 Fax: (503) 986-4469 Ore~on Depat1ment of Transportation (ODOT) 680 Cottage Street NE. Salem OR 97301-2412 Colin McArthur, AlCP Phone: (541) 485-7385 Fax: (541)485.7389 Cameron McCarthv Gilbert & Scheibe 160 E Broadwav, ElI~ene OR 97401 Property Owner:' Ore~on Dcpal1ment of TransDoration (ODOT) Phone: (503) 986-4445 Company: IAddress: . Maior Proiects Branch Fax: (503) 986-4469 680 Cottage Street NE. Salem OR 97301-2412 IASSESSOR'S MAP NO: MultiDle (see Table 2-1) 'ITAX LOT NOeS): 'MlIltiole(SeeTable2.1) I Property Address: Interstate 5 (Pacific Highwav I): Milepost 192.18- 193.00 ISize of Prooertv: 27.7 Acres ~ Sauare Feet 0 , Izonina: Public Land .aDen SDace (PLO) I Existing Use:, Parks and ODen SDace I Description of If you a~e filling in this form by hand, please attach your proposal description to this application, Proposal: Phase II construction for the 1-5 Willamette River Bridge Proiect ISignat~res: Please siqn and ... - t . ..- Associated Cases:'" lease NO'.: IAOPlication Fee: $ Siqns: I 'Date: Reviewed bv: ITechnical Fee: $ Ipostaae Fee: $ I PROJECT NUMBER: Revised 1/1/08 Molly Markarian PRE-SUBMITTAL REC'D AUG 2 1 2009 lof4 . Signatures The un~ersi9ned acknowledges that the information in this application is correct and accurate. Applicant: ~-- Signature - Date: ?hqjc:J,,! G-~PF ~..." Print If the applicant is not the owner, the owner hereby grants permission for the applicant to act in his/her behalf. Owner: Date: Signature Print PRE.SUBMIlTAL REC'D AUG 2 1 2009 ( '10-" :'.il.' Revised 1/1/08 Molly' Markarian 2 of 4 , Willamette Greenway Overlay District Development Application Process 1. Appl,icant Submits a Willamette Greenway Overlay District Development Appl,ication to the Development Services Department . The application must conform to the Willamette Greenway Overlay District Development Submittal Requirements Checklist on page 4 of this application ~~ '.' , . .Planning Division staff screen the submittal at the front 'counter to determine , whether all required items listed in the Willamette Greenway Overlay District Development Submittal Requirements Checklist have been submitted. . Applicatiohs missing required items will not be accepted for submittal. , 2. City Staff Conduct Detailed Completeness Check . Planning Divis'ion staff'conducts a detailed completeness check within 30 days of ' submittal. . The assigned Planner notifies the applicant in writing regarding the completeness of the application. . An application is not be deemed technically complete until all information necessary to evaluate the proposed developm~nt, its impacts, and its compliance with the provisions of the Springfield Development Code and other applicable codes and statutes have been provided. . Incomplete applications, as well as insufficient or unclear data, will delay the application review process and may result in denial. 3. Planning Commission or Hearings Official Review the Appl,ication, Hold a Publ,ic Hearing, and Issue a Decision ' . This is a Type III decision and thus is made after a public hearing. . A notice is posted in the newspaper, and notice is mailed to property owne,s and occupants within 300 feet of the property being reviewed and to any applicable neighborhood association. In addition, the applicant must post one sign, provided by the City, on the subject property. . . Written comments may be submitted to the Development Services Department through the day of the public hearing or comments may be provided in person during the public hearing. . Applications are distributed to the Development Review Committee. . After a public hearing, the Planning Commission or Hearings Official issues a decision that addresses all applicable approval criteria and/or development sta~dards,:.~~.~ell as any written or oral testimony. . ApplicMions 'may' be approved, approved with conditions, or denied. · The City mails the applicant and any party of standing a copy of the decision, which is effective 'on the day it is mailed. . The decision issued is the final, decision of the City but the Planning Commission's decision may be appealed within 15 calendar days to the City Council, and the Hear, ings Official's decision may be appealed within 21 cale~.9W !JjjlCi.t.Il.thE1,.land Use Board of Appeals. 11<1:.~UtlIVIIIIAlI<EC'D WG Oyerlay District Development Submittal Requirements ChecWf5~ I 2009 Revised 1/1/08 Molly Markarian 3 of 4 NOTE: If you feel an item does not apply, please state the 'reason why and attach the explanation to this form. D Submitted Concurrently with Site Plan Review or Minimum Development Standards' applications, where applicable. , ' o Application F~e - refer to the Development Code Fee Schedu/efo~ th'e appropriate fee calculation formula. A copy of the fee schedule is available at the Development Services Department. The applicable application, technology, and postage fees are collected at the time of complete application submittal. o WG Overlay District Development Application Form o Copy of the Deed o Copy of a Preliminary Title Report issued within the past 30 days documenting ownership and listing all encumbrances. o Narrative explaining the proposal and any additional information that may have a bearillg in determining the action to be taken, including findings demonstrating compliance with: o WG Overlay District Development Standards as specified in SDC 3.3-330 o Discretionary Uses Criteria as specified in SDC 5.9-120 o Floodplain, stormwater, and hydraulic analyses, where applicable NOTE: Before the Planning ComQ1ission or Hearings Official can determine the Greenway Setback Line and can approve a Discretionary Use request, information submitted by the applicant must adequately support the request. All of the WG Overlay District Development Standards and Discretionary Use Criteria must be addressed by the applicant. Incomplete applications, as well as insufficient or unclear data, will delay the application review process and may result in denial., In certain circumstances, it is , advisable to hire a professional planner or land use attorney to prepare the required findings. ' - o Plot Plan to Include the Following: o Top of bank .~- --- ._--. --. o High and low waterlines , 0 Proposed setback line o Greenway overlay boundary PRE.SUBMITTAL REC'D AUG2 l' 2009 ' t'. ,,; ,. , ' Revised 1/1/08 Molly Markarian 4014 City of Springfield Development Services Department 225 Fifth Street Springfield, OR 97477 Discretionary Use SPRINGFIELD ~. Phone: (503) 986.4445 , Applicant Name: GeoffCrook Icompany: IAddress: , IAPplicant's Rep.: Colin McArthur. AlCP Icompany: Cameron McC8I1hv Gilbert & Scheibe IAddress: 160 E Broadwav. Eugene OR 97401 I Property Owner: Oregon Dep"11ment ofTransporation (ODOn Icompany: Maior Proiects Branch IAddress: 680 Cottage Street NE. Salem OR 97301-2412 IASSESSOR'S MAP NO: Multiple(secTable2-]) '!TAX LOT NO(S): MultiplelseeTable2-1) I Property Address: Interstate 5 (Pacific Highwav ]); Milepost 192.18 - 193,00 ISize of Property: 27.7 Acres IX] Sauare Feet D IDescriPtion of If you are filling in this form by hand, please ~ttach your pr~posal description to this application; Proposal: Phase II construction for the 1-5 WiIlamette River Bridge Proieet IExistinCl Use: ODOT 1-5 ROW: Parks and Ooen Soace ISi natures: Please si rint your name and date in the a prooriate box on the next oaqe. , . , , . - . Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOn Fax: (503) 986-4469 680 Cottage Street NE. Salem OR 97301-2412 Phone: (54])485-7385 Fax: (54]) 485-7389 Phone: (503) 986-4445 Fax: (503) 986-4469 .. . . ~ Associated Applications: Icase No.: IAPPlication Fee: $ ,';" ,"," 'ITOTAL FEES: Signs:' ' I Date: ITechnical Fee: $ Reviewed by: 'postage Fee: $ PROJECT NUMBER: PRE-SUBMITTAL REeD AUG 2 12009 Revised 1/1/08 Molly Markarian 1 of 4 Signatures Applicant: Owner: "~i: ". ~;..', The undersigned acknowledges that the information in this application Is correct and accurate. S. . ~------ .gnature g-h~/.;<'J -. Date: G-iE...t=F CA...",.e.-_ Print If the applicant is not t~e owner, the owner hereby grants permission for the applicant to act in his/herbehalf. Date: Signature Print , PRE.SUBMlTIALREC'D AUG2 1 2009 '.'.-, ReviSed 1/1/08 Molly Markarian, 2 of 4 , Discretionary Use Application Process' 1. Applicant Submits a Discretionary Use Application to the Development Services Department . The application must conform to the Discretionary Use Submittal Requirements Checklist on page 4 of this application packet. . . . . Planning Division staff scr~en the submittal at the front counter to determine whether all required items listed in the Discretionary Use Submittal Requirements Checklist have been submitted. . Applications missing required items will not be accepted for submittal., 2. City Staff Conduct Detailed Completeness Check . Planning Division staff conducts a detailed completeness check within 30 days of submittal.' . . The assigned Planner notifies the applicant in writing regarding the completeness of , the application. . An application is not be deemed technically complete until all information necessary to evaluate the proposed development, its impacts, and its compliance with the provisions of the Springfield Development Code and other applicable codes and statutes have been provided. ' . Incomplete applications, as well as insufficient or unclear data, will delay the application rev.iew process and may result in denial. I. Planning Commission or Hearings Official Review the Application, Hold a Public Hearing, and Issue a Decision ' . This is a Type III decision and thus is made after a public hearing. . A notice is posted in the newspaper, and notice is mailed to property owners and occupants within 300 feet of the property being reviewed and to any applicable neighborhood association. In addition, the applicant must post one sign, provided by the City, onthe subject property. ' . Written comments may be submitted to the Development Services Department through the day of the public hearing or comments may be provided'in person during the public hearing. . Applications are distributed to the Development Review Committee. . After a public hearing, the Planning Commission or Hearings Official issues a deci$i.on that addresses all applicable approval criteria and/or development ,stancJ'a-'rds,as well as any written or oral testimony. .' Applicati.ons may be approved, approved with conditions, or denied. . The City mails the applicant and any party of standing a copy of the decision, which is effective on the day it is mailed. . The decision issued is the final decision of the City but the Planning Commission's decision may be appealed within 15 calendar days to the City Council, and the Hearings Official's decision may be appealed within 21 calendar days to the Land Use Board of Appeals. ' PRE.SUBMITTAl REC'O AUG 2 I 2009 Revised 1/1/08 Molly Markarian 30f4 Discretionary Use Submittal Requirements Checklist NOTE: If you feel an item does not apply, please state the reason why and attach the explanation to this form. ' D Submitted Concurrently with Site Plan Review application, where applicable IZI Application Fee - refer to the Development Code Fee Schedule for the appropriate fee calculation formula. A copy of the fee schedule is available at the Development Services Department. The applicable application, technology, and postage fees are collected at th ~ time of complete application submittal. ' IZI Discretionary Use Application Form IZI Copy of the Deed IZI Copy of a Preliminary Title Report issued within the past 30 days documenting ownership and listing all encumbrances. ' IZI Copy of the Associated Site Plan Reduced to 8112" by 11", which will be mailed as part of the required neighboring property notification packet. IZI Narrative - explaining the proposal and any additional information that may have a bearing in determining the action to be taken, including findings demonstrating , compliance with the Discretionary Use Criteria described inSDC 5.9-120. NOTE: Before the Planning Commission or Hearings Official can approve a Discretionary Use request, information submitted by the applicant must adequately support the reques .. All of the Discretionary Use Criteria must be addressed by the applicant. Incomplete applications, as well as insufficient or unclear data, will delay the application review process and may result in denial. PRE.SUBMITTAL REC'D AUG 2 1 2009 .\, ' Revised 1/1/08 Molly Markarian 40f4 PRE.SUBMITTAl REC'O AUG 2 1 2009 IMe . oG 0[8 ) 'i '-. 1-5 WILLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE II WILLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT ryvG), DISCRETIONARY USE (DU), SITE PlAN REVIEW (SPR), & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION I INDEX WILLAMETTE GREENWAY FORM ..........................................;...........................................- DISCRETIONARY USE FORM ..............................................................................................- S,ITE PLAN REVIEW FORM .........:.........................................................................................- FLOODPLAIN FORM....................................................;.........................................................- WRITTEN STATEMENT ............................................................................,............................- li1dex................~...~....:.............................................................................................................- Project Information.............,....................................................................................:. I Description of Proposal ...........................................;..........:..................................... 3 Project Background...................................................................................................7 Detailed Project Description ....;............................................................................ II Submittal Requirements........................................................................................ 25 Approval' Criteria and Standards...............................................................,.......... 37 EXH I BITS ........:.... .............. ................ ............................................................ ................ .......... - , , Exhibit A - Deeds...............:................................................................................................ A, Exhibit B - Preliminary Title Reports ......................;...............;........................:............... B Exhibit C- Plan Set...;................:......;.............;..........,.............:..;....................................... C Exhibit D ,=- Stormwater Management Report................................................................ D, Exhibit E - Wetland Delineation Reports and RemovallFiII Permits .........,..................E Exhibit F - Riparian Area Protection Report ...............................~..................................F , Exhibit G - Traffic Management Plan and Traffic Impact Studies ............................... G Exhibit H - No-Rise Certification .....................................................;.............................. H Exhibit 1- Hydraulic and Scour Analysis Report ...................................................;.........1 ie' . ExhibitJ - FEMA Flood Cross Sections ......;..........................................:............................J Exhibit K - Development Agreement ....................................................P.R~:S.U~MJ.DN. RECIO AUG2 1 2@9 CMGS " INITIAL SUBMITTAL I August 17, 2009 INDEX \ ~ \, ,1-5 WllLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE" WllLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (WG), DISCRETIONARY USE (DU), SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR), & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION' "- 1.0 PROJECT INFORMATION Applicant's Request: Phase II construction for the 1-5 Willamette River Bridge Project Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) 680 Cottage St. NE Salem, OR 97301-2412 503.986.4445 Property Owner: Willamalane Park and Recreation District 250 S. 32nd St. Springfield, OR 97478 541.736.4544 Applicant: Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) 680 Cottage St. NE Salem, OR 97301-2412 503.986.4445 ' Applicant's Representative: Colin McArthur, AICP Cameron McCarthy Gilbert & Scheibe 160 E Broadway, Eugene OR 9740 I 541.485.7385 coliniCVcm!':sla.com Project Name: Subject Property: Location: 1-5 Willamette River Bridge Project ~ Phase II ODOT 1-5 right-of-way Multiple Tax Lots (see Table 2-1) Interstate 5 (Pacific Highway I) Milepost /92./8 - /93.00 27.7 acres (1,208,285 square feet) ODOT 1-5 right-of-way Parks and Open Space Development Area: Plan Designation: Zoning: :" .'~j',:; l ,:. Overlay Z<>nit.g:' . . , '! ~:' " . . ~ Refinement Plan: ;, ~ '" t ' ODOT 1-5 right-of-way PLO - Public, Land & Open Space N/A N/A ...; C'" Associated Applications: SHR 2008-00009; SHR 2009-0000 I; DRC 2009-00007; MA 07- 3; LRP 2003-0012; PRE 2008-00077 PRE.SUBMITTAL REC'D Allr,21 2009 CMGS INITIAL SUBMITTAL I August 17,2009 ~ ( .....,.'. ., ,(, .. " ._'.....'.. _.. -,t:-- c. . ~"'" ._ ... " ',;,...." j I-S WllLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHAsE II WllLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (WG), DISCRETIONARY USE (DU), SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR), & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION . This page intentionally left blank. / PRE.SUBMITTAl REC'D AUG2 1 2009 ! .""T~'!;\:i.~;:} '; .' .::., CMGS INITIAL SUBMITTAL I August 17, 2009 2 , ! '\ 1-5 WllLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE II , WllLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT r;YG), DISCRETIONARY USE (DU), SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR), & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION 2.0 DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL 2.1 Introduction The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) ("the Applicant") requests approva('for' Phase II construction of the Interstate 5 (1-5) Willamette River Bridge Project (Project, Proposal). The Project replaces the decommissioned Willamette River and Canoe Canal bridges and detour bridges with new bridges. The existing 1-5 Willamette River Bridge is located within both the cities of Eugene and Springfield, with the decommissioned bridge center line constituting the boundary line separating th~ two cities. The Applicant proposes to locate the replacement bridge in essentially the same location as the existing 1-5 bridge. Demonstration of compliance with applicable land use regulations of both jurisdictions is required. The Project site is comprised of state-owned right-of-way (ROW), state-owned property, railroad ROW, and city-owned property. The majority of the Project site is within state-owned ROW associated with 1-5, the Willamette River corridor, and Franklin Boulevard. Parcels within the Project site (discussed below) and within Eugene and Springfield jurisdiction are identified in Table 2-1. , Within Eugene jurisdiction, temporary and permanent Phase II work is proposed on three parcels; Tax Lot No.SOO (Map No. 17-03-32-11), Tax Lot No. 800 (Map No. 17-03-33-14), and Tax Lot No. 100 (Map No. 17-03-33-41). Temporary or permanent improvements are not proposed on ' any of the remaining parcels identified in Table 2-1 within Eugene jurisdiction. These parcels are included for reference purposes because they will be utilized for construction access during the Project. Within Springfield jurisdiction, temporary and permanent Phase II work is proposed on three parcels; Tax Lot No. 101 (Map No. 17-03-33-41) and Tax Lot No's. 100 and 2600 (Map No. 17-03- 33-44). Temporary or permanent improvements are not proposed on the remaining parcel identified in table 2-1 within Springfield jurisdicti<;>n. This parcel is included for reference purposes because it will be utilized for construction access during the Project. Table 2' I. Phase I Project-Site Parcels within Eugene and Springfield , . 'I" ., 17-03-28-30 01501 Eugene 1'1A03S32~1I~~ 00500~ EUien~",~ . tt!03f3~1J4~I'11ji',l!I:!~ OO~ Ellielie~~ 17-03-33-21 00102 Eugene 17-03-33-21 00121 Eugene 17-03-33-21 00122 Eugene 17-03-33-21 00123 Eugene 17-03-33-21 00129 Eugene 17-03-33-21 00131 lEUgene 17-03-33-24 00100 Eugene liliQ3~3r\U~~IOO]OO~J~~ r?f!l3m]!l~~IOOIOJ~~~ ' Ii1A03}j3Jjg'.ti~Ji.~OOl00jl~~iliil'tIII~1Se~~ l'l.i03~J3~~~~IOU~~~lsar;l1it.elil~ ' 37'03'33'<14" > 102500 ISpringfield PRE-SUBMITTAL RECIO AUG2 1 Z009 .:; .' ';' CMGS INITIAL SUBMITI Al I August 17, 2009, 3 ( _,I (~. ! 1-5 WILLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE II WILLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAYDI5TRICT DEVELOPMENT rNG), DISCRETIONARY USE (DU),SITE PLAN , REVIEW (5PR), & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION . The Proposal complies with all applicable Springfield Development Code (SDC) criteria listed in SDC 3.3-325, SDC 5.9-120, SDC 5.17-125, and SDC 3.3-420 and the submittal requirements listed on the Type III WilIamette Greenway Overlay District Development, the Type III Discretionary' Use, the Type II Site Plan Review, and the Type I Floodplain Overlay District Development forms. The attached materials and enclosed findings demonstrate that the proposal is also consistent with applicable policies contained in the Metro Plan and .other relevant refinement plans. 2.2 Purpose and Need , The purpose of the Project is to improve safety and maintain connectivity and mobility for all users of 1-5 over the Willamette River in the Eugene/Springfield Metropolitan Area. 1-5 is a major transportation artery and the only freeway that traverses the entire length ofthe west coast from' Mexico to Canada. Regional economies depend on the reliable use of it in the Eugene/Springfield area. The Project replaces the decommissioned Willamette River and Canoe Canal bridges and temporary detour bridges with p.ermanent bridges to accommodate current and future traffic volumes. The Project proposes two new bridges that will carry traffic in one direction each, northbound (NB) and southbound (SB). The Project is part of the Oregon Transportation Investment Act (OTIA) III State Bridge Delivery Program, which involves the repair and replacement of more than'300 bridges statewide over a ten year period. The Project is the largest in the $1.3 billion OTIA III Program. The current estimated completion date for the Project is December 12, 2012. 2.3 Summary of Proposal The proposed Project consists of the following main components: . Demolition of the decommissioned Willamette River Bridge, Canoe Canal Bridge, and detour bridges (salvaged portions of the bridges will be recycled or reused as much as feasible): . Construction of replacement bridges; . Reconstruction of the roadway near the bridges including the Franklin Blvd. on- and off- ramps; and ' . Construction of park bicycle and pedestrian path'improvements to pr~serve and enhance public access along the river. The new bridges will be constructed in essentially the same location as the existing bridges; including relatively minor shifts of alignment, as well as minor changes to the Franklin Boulevard ramps. The new bridges will be designed with enough width to eventually carry up to six lanes of traffic (three in each direction) to meet the projected traffic needs for the next 20 years. However, upon Project completion, the new bridges' will be striped to carry two lanes in each di~~5tion, matching the current 1-5 configuration in this area. Sch~duling, ~oristruction, and permitting for the Project is occurring in two phases (Phase I and Phase II) to allow for adequate time to finalize project components including final design of the , replacement bridges, final design of compensatory mitigation and site restoration plans (including ,'. final landscaping plans), final design of negotiated park improvements, and final storPMBMffl'Al. RE( 'D CMGS INITIAL SUBMITTAL I August 17, 2009 AUG 2 1 2009 4 '. ! '\ '-- 1-5 WllLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE II WllLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT r;wG), DISCRETIONARY USE (DU), SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR), & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION On February 18, 2009, the Springfield Planning Commission granted Willamette Greenway Overlay District Development and Di,scretionary Use approvals of the Applicant's request to commence Phase I work, which includes temporary improvements within city-owned property and permanent improvements within state-owned ROW. On April 25, the City of Springfield granted Site Plan Review approval and on April 14, 2009 the City of Springfield granted Floodplain Overlay District Development approval for Phase I work. . This concurrent Willamette Greenway Overlay District Development (yVG), Discretionary Use (DU), Site Plan Review (SPR), and Floodplain Overlay District Development (FP) application involves Phase II work only. Proposed work occurring within ODOT (state-owned) ROW is provided for informational purposes to anow the reader a comprehensive understanding of the Proposal and work planned. 2.4 Overview of Project Phases Phase II activities, the subject of this application, involve the fonowing components: Outside of ODOT ROW . Bicycle/pedestrian path improvements . Landscaping, revegetation, restoration, and mitigation . Stormwater management facilities Within ,ODOT ROW . Construction of new bridges and miscenaneous structures . Construction of roadway approaches and reconstruction of NB off-ramp . Demolition of detour bridges . Removal of temporary work bridges . Bicycle/pedestrian path improvements . Landscaping, revegetation, restoration, and mitigation , . Stormwater management facilities and site utilities . Aesthetic enhancements Phase I activities involve the fonowing components and were permitted separately from Phase II through WG 08-4, SDR 08-7: Outside of ODOT ROW . Developrl)en.tof,temporary construction staging areas and access routes ,. .."." p.., ';; . . Const~u~tioriof temporary bicyclelpedestrian paths in the Whilamut Natural Area and Easi:gate Woodlands . Temporary reconfiguration of bicycle/pedestrian paths in the Eastgate Woodlands ~ ',)Cons~ruction of a temporary bicycle/pedestrian path along the south side of the Willamette River . Associated site utilities and stormwater treatment facilities PRE.SUBMITTAl REC'O AUG 2 1 2009 CMGS INITIAL SUBMITTAL I August 17, 2009 5 (' -, " ~(.... j 1-5 WllLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE II WllLAMETIE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT CNG), DISCRETIONARY USE (DU), SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR), & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION . Temporary landscaping and revegetation Within ODOT ROW . Constructio,n of temporary work bridges (in-water) . Installation of cofferdams to enclose the new bridge sub-structure (in-water) . Demolition of the decommissioned Willamette River Bridge (in-water) . Construction of new bridge sub-structures (in-water) . Construction of temporary and permanent bicycle/pedestrian paths' . Reconstruction of the Franklin Blvd. 5B 1-5 on-ramp . 1-5 mainline work including temporary widening, erosion control measures, earthwork, and paving PRE.SUBMIlTAL REC'D AUG '2 1 Z009 " CMGS INITIAL SUBMITI Al I August 17. 2009 6 '1 '-- -, " 1-5 WILLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE II WILLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (WG), DISCRETIONARY USE (DU), SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR), & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION 3.0 PROJECT BACKGROUND 3.1 Project Origin In 2002, during an inspection of the,existing 1-5 Willamette River Bridge, it was found to have major structural problems that threatened the stability and safety of the bridge, including cracks in the supporting structures.' Based on the inspection analysis, weight limits were placed on the bridge that required a 200-mile detour for heavy haul trucks. To eliminate the 200-mile detour for heavy haul trucks and improve traffic mobility, a temporary detour bridge was built in 2004 and the existing Willamette River and Canoe Canal bridges were taken out of servite (decommissioned). The detour bridges over the Willamette River and Canoe Canal carry both the NB and SB lanes on a single bridge: All traffic is now using the temporary detour bridge. The detour bridge does not meet current seismic standards and the construction methods used to build the bridge only met environmental requirements as they apply to temporary, not permanent, bridges. The detour bridge has a design life of approximately 10 years. The decommissioned Willamette River Bridge (constructed in 1962) cannot feasibly be repaired or widened to accommodate the traffic flow and vehicle capacity demands that are projected 20 years in the future. ODOT estimates that it would cost roughly $50 million to repair the decommissioned bridge to keep it in service for 20 more years, Those repairs would not widen the bridge. The decommissioned bridge also does not meet current design standards. It was designed using bridge standards that are 'no longer appropriate for the size of longer and heavier, modern freight trucks. In addition, the bridge has substandard shoulders that do not provide enough room for disabled vehicles to move completely out of the travel lanes, creating a safety problem. 3.2 Budget and Funding Source The 1-5 WilIamette River Bridge project is part ofthe Oregon Transportation OTIA III State Bridge ,Delivery Program, which involves the repair and replacement of more than 300 bridges statewide over a 10 year period. The 1-5 WilIamette River Bridge project is the largest in the $1.3 billion OTIA III program. . The project is funded at $180 million, which includes preliminary engineering and design, ROW acquisition (if needed), demolition; road work, structures,ties to the existing transpon:ation system, and all construction and'inspection. Of the overall budget, approximately $70 million is designated just for the bridge structures crossing the river, railroad, and Franklin Boulevard, and Canoe Canal. This,includes approximately $10 million designated for additional bridge aesthetics. The Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient, Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy-for Users, a federal transportation funding package, will provide $30 million for this Project supplementing the $150 , ,million, f~9.[l1 ;s,t~~e s()urces. The OTIA III program emphasizes using local subcontractors and 'materialsuppliers;therefore, a substantial portion ofthe project.cost is expected to 2e s~lnt in the Eugene/Springfield area over a four year period. PRE.~UBlvIIlTAL REC'O AUG 2 l' Z009 I The inspection resulted in a sufficiency rating of 20 on a 100 point scale, A bridge qualifies for replacement funding from the Federal Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Funding Program if it hils a sufficiency rating below-, 50, , CMGS INITIAL SUBMITTAL I August 1.7, 2009 7 ( j / ..'"," I-S WllLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE II ,WllLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT ewG), DISCRETIONARY USE (DU), SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR), & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION 3.3 Planning Context In 2003, Lane County and the Cities. of Eugene and Springfield approved a Metro Plan amendment and an exception to Statewide Planning GoaJ 15 (Willamette River Greenway) authorizing construction of the temporary detour bridge and its removal following completion of the permanent replacement bridges. The exception was adopted to Metro Plan text, Policy No. .13, Chapter III, Section D.2 The detour bridge is located entirely within the jurisdictional boundaries of the City of Springfield. In 200a, Lane County and the Cities of Eugene and Springfield approved a Metro Plan amendment and an exception to Goal 15 authorizing the construction of the permanent replacement bridges and removal of the decommissioned and detour bridges. The exception was adopted to Metro Plan text, Policy No. II, Chapter II, Section D.' The Eugene ordinance also amended the Willakenzie Area Plan textfor portions of paragraph one in the Willamette Greenway section to , , provide an. exception for, "[r]eplacement or expansion of the 1-5 Willamette River Bridge and its approaches. ... On December 2, 200a, the Applicant requested concurrent Willamette Greenway Overlay District Development and Discretionary Use approvals by the City of Springfield for Phase I of the Project including: temporary construction work such as staging areas, work bridges and roads; bicycle path, relocation; permanent bridge substructures; Franklin Blvd. southbound on-ramp work; utilities; and bridge demolition. Approvals for Site Plan Review and Floodplain Overlay District Development were subsequently submitted to the City of.Springfield, On February la, 2009, the Springfield Planning Commission granted Willamette Greenway Overlay District Development and Discretionary Use approvals of the Applicant's request. On April 25, 2009 the City of Springfield granted Site Plan Review approval and on April 14, ,2009 the City of Springfield granted Floodplain Overlay District Development approval for Phase I work. On April 25,2009, a development agreement for Phase I work was executed between the Applicant and the City of Springfield, which contains the conditions of approval and additional requirements.s The development agreement is included as Appendix K. 3.4 Public Involvement Efforts The Applicant recognizes the need for citizen participation in all phases of this project, Public , outreach and involvement for the Project have included: project information provided to the public through newsletters and project website; public open house meetings to provide project information and solicit public input; briefings to neighborhood and civic groups and local elected bodies; and meetings of the project's Citizens Advisory Group (CAG). The CAG functions in an advisory role and provides recommendations to the Project Development Team (PDT). The PDT consists of ten members that include representatives from ODOT, Federal,Highway Administration (FHWA), the Cities of Eugene and Springfield, Lane County, and the CAG. PRE.SUBMITTAL REC'O \';,: : ". AUG2 1 2009 . ~ - ~ , , Springfield File lRP 2003-0012. ' l Eugene Ordinance No. 20414 and 2041S; Springfield Ordinance No. 6227; and Lane County Ordinance No. PA 1247. , Eugene File MA 07-3 and RA 08-1. , Willamette Greenway and Standards Review Performance Agreement ewG 08-4/SDR 08-7) CMGS INITIAL SUBMiTTAL I August 17. 2009 8 ) 1-5 WllLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE II WllLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT rNG), DISCRETIONARY USE (DU), SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR), & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION ' '~ " "1 Public ,opportunities to ask questions and provide input on the Project have been pr~vided by the Applicant through the project website, at open houses, by mail, and by direct contact with ODOT staff. I'ublic involvement activities to date are summarized below: . Environmental Assessment (EA) open houses in Eugene and Springfield January 3 I, 2008, . CAG meeting June 17, 2008 . CAG meeting July IS, 2008 . Stakeholder newsletter mailed week of July 21, 2008 " . Design Kickoff/Type Selection public meeting and self-guided tour event held July 26, 2008 . CAG meeting August 5, 2008 . ODOT outreach to local public officials and media to announce type selection: week of September 8, 2008 . Joint CAG and PDT meeting October 14, 2008 . Joint CAG and PDT meeting October 30, 2008 . Joint CAG and PDT design theme discussion workshop November 20, 2008 . CAG meeting December 2, 2008 . PDT meeting December 5, 2008 . Public open houses in Eugene and Springfield February 9, 2009 . CAG meeting January 28, 2009 . PDT meeting January 30, 2009 . Public Hearing in Springfield February 18, 2009 (SHR 2008-0009) . Design workshop February 21, 2009 . Design workshop February 28, 2009 . CAG meeting March II, 2009 . PDT meeting March 13, 2009 . Public Hearing in Eugene March 18,2009 0NG 08-4, SDR 08-7} . Sound wall meeting with the Laurel Hill Valley Citizens neighborhood association April 7, 2009 . CAGmeetirigApril15, 2009 , ".' .'. .. ~ . PDT meeting ~nd April 17, 2009 . Bicycle-pedestrian in-park outreach April 17 and April 18, 2009 . Presentations to Lane County Board of Commissioners (April 28, 2009) and Springfield City Council (May 4, 2009) PRE.SUBMITTAL REC'O AUG 2 12009 . News release for construction kick-off distributed May 6, 2009 CMGS 'INITIAL SUBMITTAL I August 17, 2009 9 (/ ( 1-5 WllLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE II WllLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (WG). DISCRETIONARY USE (DU), SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR), & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION . Presentatiori to Harlow Neighbors May 13, 2009 , , . Construction Update mailed to stakeholders May IS, 2009 . Presentation to Springfield Mohawk Lions ,May 29, 2009 . . Affected property owners in laurel Hill Valley surveyed and support sound wall installation, June 2009 . News release for updated construction schedule distributed June 8, 2009 . Joint CAG and PDT meeting June 17, 2009 . Presentation to Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee July 9, 2009' . Presentation to Springfield Mohawk Rotary Club July 15, 2009 . Joint CAG and PDT meeting planried for August 2009. ,. Current project information posted to projectwebsite, wwwwillamettebrid",e.on: PRE.SUBMITIAL RECIO AUG2 1 2009 "", , '.", CMGS INITIAL SUBMITTAL I August 17, 2009 10 . 1-5 WllLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE II , WllLAMETTEGREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (WG).DI5CRETIONARY USE (DU), SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR), & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLlCATIOt':/, ;;; '\. '-' 4.0 DETAILED PROJECT DESCRIPTION 4.1' Project Overview The 1-5 Willamette River Bridge Project proposes to replace both the decommissioned bridge and the temporary detour bridge across the Willamette River, Franklin Bouleva~d, and the Union Pacific railroad tracks with two new parallel bridges (one NB and one 5B). In addition, the existing bridges across the Canoe Canal will be removed and replaced with new bridges. The new crossing will be composed of two bridges over the Willamette River: one dedicated to carrying NB traffic and the other carrying 5B traffic. The new bridges will be wider than the decommissioned bridge to accommodate additional travel lanes in the future. Additional travel, lanes are not proposed as part of this Project and the new bridge will be striped to match the existing travel lanes at both the north and south ends (i.e., two lanes in each direction). There would be a slight shift in die alignment of 1-5; however the vast majority of all roadway and bridge improvements will remain within. the existing ODOT ROW. The shift in alignment for the new Willamette River bridges will require the replacement of the decommissioned and temporary detour Canoe Canal bridges. Therefore, the existing 1-5 crossing of the Canoe Canal north of the Willamette Riverwill also be replaced by a pair of new bridges. ' The new bridges will be constructed in the same gerierallocation as the existing bridges. As noted above, the new bridge location will require some minor shifts of alignment, as well as reconstruction of portions of the NB and 5B on/off ramps to Franklin Boulevard. The new bridges will be higher than the decommissioned bridge to provide more clearance over Franklin Boulevard, which will provide flexibility to local jurisdictions for future improvements to the Franklin Boulevard corridor, as well as meet current vertical clearance requirements for state highways and railroads. Although there are no specific plans for future improvements to Franklin Boulevard, the proposed clearances would allow the addition of turning or through lanes, sidewalks or bicyclelpedestrian paths, transitlanes, aesthetic. treatments, or other improvements. For the purpose of this request, the new bridges over the Willamette River and the Canoe Canal will be considered the same facility. These bridges will meet current safety and design standards for all travel needs typical on this section of 1-5. T raffle volumes will not change as a result of the ,proposed bridge replacement. No additional lanes or permanent speed zone changes are planned, although th~ new bridges will be designed to accommodate future traffic need.s., 4.2 Bridge Type ' The Project is the subject of a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) e~vironmental . assessment (EA) which identifies proposed measures that avoid, minimize, andlor mitigate environmental impacts. During the NEPA process, alternative conceptual bridge designs were developed that involved varying numbers of piers and footing locations. To minimize the bridges' footprints as much as feasible within the Willamette River and its associated riparian area, the EA ,includes two footing options (Option A and Option B) for the replacement bridges. Both options ir;c1u'de ,one' footing location in the center of the river channel and two footing locations on or near the. north and,~outh ban~s ~fthe river. T~e EA thereby established that no mRF.lf. tll~n three bents would be constructed Within or near the river channel. rKt.~lIRMI1TAL REC'O AUG 2 I Z009 CMGS INITIAL SUBMITTAL I August 17,2009 ...--.11 , (. - .,,~. ":"' ". IS j 1-5 WILLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE II WILLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT CWG), DISCRETIONARY USE (DU), SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR), & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION The footing locations in the EA established an important parameter for the design of the replacement bridges, but several different bridge types could meet this requirement. The Applicant's design team conducted a comprehensive evaluation of possible alternatives. Seven main span alternatives were investigated. These alternatives were compared based on their performance on goals established by ODOT, the OTIA III State Bridge Delivery Program, and a Citizen Advisory Group (CAG) convened 'for the project. A concrete deck arch bridge type was , , ultimately selected based on its comparative impact, cost, aesthetic appeal, and ease of maintenance, among other factors. ' The concrete deck arch can be designed With a true or tied arch support system. The Applicant , ' initially envisioned a true arch, which is a demanding bridge type in terms of the lateral load to be resisted by foundation elements. Geotechnical analysis of the project area indicates that the', foundation bedrock is adequate to support a true arch or tied arch system. A tied arch, however, is substantially more complex to construct requiring a longer duration of temporary impacts in the Willamette River. After reviewing the relative impact on the Willamette River from these two alternatives, as well as other differentiating factors, 'the Applicant selected the true arch system for the bridges.' The selection of this design represents a significant reduction in the duration of temporary impacts that will be placed below the Willamette River Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM). 4.3 Bridge Design As noted above, the proposed replacem~nt bridge will be constructed within the same general horizontal alignment as the existing decommissioned bridge, as illustrated on Sheet OS 1.0 Overall Site Plan (Exhibit C). From the 1-5 approach on either side of the river, the proposed bridge splits into separate NB and SB structures. The configuration of each structure is nearly identical. The proposed concrete deck arch structure over the Willamette River will span 806 feet and will be supported by four bents (piers, footings, sub-structures) founded on drilled shafts.' Bent I is located approximately 200 feet north of the OHWM and Bent 2 is located approximately 100 feet north of the OHWM. Bent 3 is located near the center of the river channel, approximately 270 feet from the northern OHWM. Bent 4 is located at the southern OHWM boundary. .Additional bents (Bents 5-10) are located south of the Willamette River and will support the structure as it spans approximately I ;000 feet over Franklin Boulevard and the Union Pacific Railroad ROW. Bent locations are illustrated in the enclosed Plan Set (Exhibit C). Bent locations were established and activities necessary to construct the sub-structure were authorized through the prior approved Phase I application (lNG 08-4, SDR 08-7) and are included herein for context. The bents and arch ribs have been designed to maximize hydraulic efficiency and minimize effects to the aquatic environment. The proposed replacement bridges have a larger hydraulic opening than the existing decommissioned bridge and include a reduction of the bent area below the water surface elevation of the Willamette River. The reduction in hardened surfaces in the river channel , will improve flow dynamics, minimize hydraulic drag a~d scour, and result i~R1:~crB~I1TAl REC'D AUG2 1 2009' 'rO.. · The Applicant notes that Bent I is the approach span connecting the 1-5 roadway to the deck arch structure. CMGS INITIAL SUBMITTAL August 17. 2009 12 . 1-5 WllLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE II, ' WllLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (WG), DISCRETIONARY USE (DU), SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR), & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION I ,~ , -' , environmental improvement at the river crossing. New bridge sub-structures will occupy 1.8% of the 709-foot active channel width and less than 4% ofthe streambed width.7 The proposed 1-5 ~eplacement bridge over Canoe Canal is a single structure. The superstructure will be supported by two driven steel pile end bents. The new alignment will shift slightly west of the existing alignment and will fully span the Canoe Canal OHWM elevation. Demolition of the existing bridge (Phase I) and construction of the new bridge will result in permanent removal of fill in the Willamette River. Where existing footings and columns are removed. the structures will be cut to 'at least three feet below the substrate surface. and the holes in the streambed will be filled with clean. native substrates that match the surrounding streambed materials. In areas where the footings and columns are surrounded by bedrock, the structures will be cut flush with the bedrock substrate surface to minimize additional impacts from bedrock excavation. The Project will result in 'a' net loss of structure and non-native fill below the Willamette River OHWM. Therefore. an increase in overall habitat function and reduction in fish passage impediments is expected following completion of the Project. 4.4 Phase II Work The Proposal involves Phase II 'construction activities. as described below, and identified by applicable jurisdiction (Eugene or Springfield). Phase 1 of the Projeot, the subject of a prior approved WG and SDR application (WG"08-4. SDR,08-7). involves only~ development' of construction access routes and staging areas; removal of the decommissioned Willamette River Bridge, including construction of a temporary work bridge; construction of new bridge sub- . structures; installation of cofferdams to enclose the new bridge sub-structure; reconstruction of 1-5 SB on-ramp; and reconfiguration and construction of bicycle and pedestrian path improvements to maintain public access along the river. Following is a detailed summary of Phase II activities: Willamette River Bridge , The Proposal involves construction of a new crossing over the Willamette River. The new crossing will be composed of two bridges; one dedicated to carrying NB traffic and the oth~r carrying SB traffic. The new bridges will be constructed in the same generarlocation as the existing bridges. The new bridges will be slightly higher (approximately 5-feet) than the de~ommissioned bridge to provide more clearance over Franklin Boulevard as well as meet current vertical clearance requirements for state highways and railroads. The configuration of each proposed structure is nearly identical. The proposed bridge structures are 1.760 feet long (SB) and 1.985 feet long (NB)., The proposed bridges will each be approximately 67.5 feet wide, The bridges are composed of three structure types from north to south: a cast-in-place concrete girder span (approach span); two concrete deck arch spans over the Willamette River (Willamette River Bridge); and several spans of cast-in-place concrete box girders over Frankl,inBoulevard. UPRR. and the NB exit ramp from 1-5 to Franklin Bouleva'rd (approach . "'. :','1 7 Fish Passage Plan; Bridge'08329, Highwayl over Willamette River (Willamette River Bridge),.,~fI,fl~'.l1M \OiRPJ,.'D Inc. February 4, 2009. " ,I'KI:-J OIVIlIIf\L I<t\" CMGS INITIAL SUBMITTAL I August 17,2009 AUG 2 1 2009 13 'f, f/ ~ 1-5 WllLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE II WllLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT 0NG), DISCRETIONARY USE (DU), SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR). & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION spans). As noted above, the arches are configured .in two spans, with 390 feet for the north span and 416 feet for the south span. The bridges will be supported by three bents founded on drilled shafts. Bent locations were established through the prior approved Phase I application (yVG 08-4, SDR 08-7). " The concrete deck arch bridge type proposed is aesthetically ,classic. Modern engineering and constructioniechniques enable concrete deck arches to be built with slender arch ribs and without bracing, making them more sleek and 'uncluttered in appearance. Slenderness provides added aesthetic appeal due ,in part to an implicit understanding by the public that such structures, although light and graceful, are also strong and durable. This understanding has evolved by the incremental increases of noteworthy structures in the built environment that have trended toward sienderness. , The deck arch design employs a relatively lightweight floor system for concrete. The proposed arch ribs are slender in profile view, but deeper perpendicular to their axis. This appearance reinforces their role aesthetically as the supporting elemEmts of the spans.8 ' The new NB and SB bridges will be constructed in tMfO stages over a four-year period. Stage I (2009-20 II) involves demolition ofthe decommissioned bridge (Phase I), construction of the 5B bridge, and demolition ofthe detour bridge. Stage 2 (2011-2012) involves construction ofthe NB bridge, removal of temporary work bridges, falsework, and cofferdams, and associated site restoration and mitigation. Approach Spans , The Proposal involves construction of several approach spans to connect the proposed concrete deck arch bridge to thel-S roadway, On the north side ofthe Willamette River, a single concrete girder span will connect the I-S roadway ,to the concrete deck arch bridge. On, the south side of the Willamette River, seven concrete girder spans will be elevated over Franklin Boulevard, UPRR, and the NB exit ramp from I-S to Frankiin Boulevard, to connect the concrete deck arch bridge to the I-S roadway. The approach spans use a deck and girder system that appears visually similar to the arch spans. This thematic consistency leads to a clear appearance of the whole structure. Canoe Canal Bridge The Proposal involves replacement of the Canoe Canal crossing. The proposed bridge is a single structure, 180 feet long by 140.S feet wide at the northern end and 146.S feet wide at the southern end. The structure yvill be supported on driven steel pile end bents. The new alignment will shift slightly west of the existing alignment and will fully span the Canoe Canal. The proposed project will not affect hydraulics through the bridge opening. Demolition of Detour Bridge 'The Proposal involves demolition of the Detour Bridge. Demolition of the decommissioned bridge 'is a component of the Phase I approval. The,Applicant's contractor will remove the detour bridge in 20 II following the completion of the SB bridge. Once completed, the SB bridge will maintain both directions of traffic until the NB bridge is completed. The removal of in-water components of PRE-SUBMITTAL REC'[ . AUG2 1 2009 · Final Design,Acceptance Package Report. 1-5: WillametteRiver Bridge - Bundle 220 Lane County, Oregon, OBEC , ConsultingEngineers. December 17,2008. CMGS INITIAL SUBMITTAL I August 17, 2009 14 . .. '-- . 1-5 WllLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE II WllLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (ViIG), DISCRETIONARY USE (DU), SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR), & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION ' the detour bridge will occu~ during the ODFW established in-water work period (IWWP). 9 The detou'r bridge has six bents within the Willamette River. Prior to removal. of the bents in the Willamette River, the Applicant's .contractor will install precast concrete barriers upstream and downstream and a U-shaped floating turbidity curtain downstream 'of the work area to deflect . flows and trap sediment. 1-5 NB Off-Ramp (NB Exit Ramp to Franklin Boulevard) The Proposal involves reconstruction ofthe NB Exit Rami> (off~ramp)'toFranklin Boulevard. Reconstruction of the SB On-Ramp to 1-5 is a component of the Phase I approval. The NB off- ramp will be reconstructed horizontally and vertically in generally the same 'location, with minor' shifts in alignment, from the Riverview Street intersection to its departure from 1-5 (approximately 1,900 feet). The reconstruction will consist of a single-lane ramp with a 16-foot travel lane. ' Miscellaneous Structures Several miscellaneous structures; including soundwalls and retaining walls, are required in support of the replacement of the Willamette River Bridge. Following is a brief description of each structure, including location and applicable jurisdictional boundaries. Northbound Soundwall #21124 (Anderson Lane Subdivision) The Proposal includes a soundwall along 1-5 NB, west of the Anderson Lane Subdivision in Springfield. As illustrated on Sheet A4.0A Retaining Wall Elevations and Sections (Exhibit C), the soundwall is 720 feet long and nominally 16 to 17 feet in height. The soundwall is located entirely within state-owned ROWand within Springfield. A small segment of the soundwall, roughly 34 feet, extends into the Willamette Greenway, Southbound Saundwall #21 f 30 (Laurel Hill Subdivision) The Proposal includes a soundwall along 1-5 SB, east of'the Layrel Hill subdivision in Eugene. The soundwall is 1800 feet long and nominally 12 to 16 feet high. The soundwall height varies in height along its length, in-line with 1-5. The soundwall is located in Eugene,'outside WG and /WR boundaries, and entirely within state-owned ROW. The soundwall is detailed in the Phase I submittal. Retaining Wall #21125 (Canoe Canal) The Proposal includes a retaining wall along the south embankment of the Canoe C~nal Bridge and the east embankment of the 1-5 mainline. As illustrated on Sheet A4.0A Retaining Wall Elevations and Sections (Exhibit C), the wall is 536 feet long and 4 to 12 feet high. The retaining wall is located in Eugene and Springfield, within the WG boundary, outside /WR boundaries, and entirely within state-owned ROW. Retaining Wall #21126 (Between NB Off-ramp and the 1-5 Mainline) 'Th,e:P~op~~,ali9dudes a retaining wall along the south abutment of the Willamette River Bridge to provic;ie 'grade separation between the finish grade for NB 1-5 and the NB off,ramp, as the ramp drops below 'the bridge south abutment. As illustrated on 5heet A4.0A Retaining Wall Elevations , In-water work periods (IWWP) for the Project are as follows: pile driving activities are allowed f~~SUBMltfAl REC'O 30 and from July I to October 31; non-pile driving activities are allowed from June I to October 31.' , . AUG2 1 2009 CMGS INITIAL SUBMITTAL I August 17, 2009 15 Iff '-..C -;'-':~'.'~"'1'''''; '.., " ....~;~'"'..~.. ~,; \.) ....<I,.~~~ ...... ~ ~o.,;j."'" ..;J.;'..~ 1-5 WllLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE II WllLAMffiE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (WG), DISCRETIONARY USE (DU). SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR), & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION and Sections (Exhibit C), the wall is 645 feet long and a maximum height at the south abutment of 24 feet. reducing to approximately 15 feet at the south end. The wall is located in Eugene and Sp,ringfield, outside the WG boundary, and entirely within state-owned ROW. Retaining Wall #2 I 128 (Alang the T emparary Fill Slope) The Proposal includes a retaining wall located roughly five feet from the east ROW boundary of I- S, adjacent to the NB off-ramp. As illustrated on Sheet A4.0 Retaining Wall Elevations and Sections (Exhibit C), the proposed wall is 350 feet long and nominally 6 to, 12 feet high. The purpose of the retaining wall is to contain the proposed finished grade and restorelremove an existing embankment. The wall is located in Springfield, outside the WG boundary, and ~ntirely within state-owned ROW. ' Retaining Wall #2//29 (A/ong Side of NB Off-ramp) The Proposal includes a retaining wall to protect the unnamed tributary associated with Glenwood Slough drainage that parallels the NB ramp alignment and continues through an existing'pipe culvert ' flowing northward. As illustrated on Sheet A4.0 Retaining Wall Elevations and Sections (Exhibit C), the proposed wall, is 415 feet long and 6 to 12 feet high, The wall is located in Springfield, outside the WG boundary, and entirely within state-owned ROW. Retaining wall studied as part of the Hydraulics Report. The conclusion was that the wall will not cause any impacts or increased flooding. Stairway and StepPing Stones (Eastgate Woodlands) The Proposal includes a stairway, composed of gravel and concrete, and an enhancement area, consisting of basalt boulders and concrete stepping stones organized in a grid pattern, located in the Eastgate Woodlands. The stairway is proposed to provide'an access route from the bark path underneath North Walnut Bridge to the surface of the bridge, The stepping stones are proposed as an aesthetic enhancement. The stairway and stepping stones are located in Springfield; within the WG boundary. Pedestrian Bridge at Restored Stream Channel The Proposal includes two pedestrian bridges crossing the restored stream channel on the south side of the Willamette River. The northern bridge will serve the proposed South Bank Viaduct, located on the north side of Glenwood Boulevard, and the southern bridge will serve the . .' . 'reconstructed South Bank Path, located on the south side of Glenwood Boulevard. As illustrated on Sheet A7.0 Elevations (Exhibit C). the pedestrian bridges are approximately 116 feet long and 16 feet wide. The bridges are located in Eugene, within the WG boundary. partly within /WG boundaries, and entirely within state-owned ROW. ' ' Bicycie/Pedestrian Path an Trail Improvements As part of the project. permanent improvements to the overall path and trail~,l{p:e,mm fhe Pro~ect , area are proposed. Following is a brief description of each improvement. incltR1~tm:lWMt(EC'D applicable j~risdictional boundaries. AUG2 1 2009 North Wa/nut Path The existing North Walnut Path will be slightly realigned and reconstructed within the Project area. This improvement includes reconstruction of the ,connecting segment between North Walnut Path CMGS INITIAL SUBMITTAL I August 17, 2009 16 . - '.5 WILLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE II WILLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY. DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT 0NG), DISCRETIONARY USE (DU), SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR), & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION and Knickerbocker Pedestrian Bridge. The proposed asphalt path is 12 feet wide. The path is within Eugene and Springfield, within WG and /WR boundaries, and within both parkland and state- owned ROW. . ' North Walnut Path to Canoe Canal Path The improvement includes reconstruction of the north-south connector between North Walnut Path and Canoe Canal Path, located west of the 1-5 Bridge. The reconstruction will follow generally the same alignment as the existing path. The proposed .asphalt path is 12 feet wide. The path is within Eugene, within the WG boundary, partly within /WR boundaries, and entirely within state-owned ROW. Canoe Canal Path The existing path beneath the Canoe Canal bridge will be realigned t9 straighten it out and improve sight distance and safety for path users, The proposed path realignment moves the path from its present location between the south edge of the Canoe Canal and the existing south intermediate bent to a location between the the new bridge 'end bents. The proposed asphalt path is 12 feet wide. The path is,within Eugene and Springfield, within WG and /WR boundaries, and entirely within statecowned ROW. North Bank Trail The existing path 'along the North Bank will be realigned and reconstructed at its eastern terminus with North Walnut Path. The proposed asphalt path is 12 feet wide. The path is within Eugene, within the WG boundary. partly within /WR boundaries, and within the Whilamut Natural Area. South Bank PathlPedestrian Viaduct The Proposal involves a proposed path along the north side of Franklin Boulevard, extending east from Knickerbocker Pedestrian Bridge. The proposed path will be elevated on piers within the Project area and will be 16 feet wide.' The path will include a span crossing the restored stream channel. The path is within Eugene, within WG and /WR boundaries. and entirely within state- owned ROW. South Bonk Path The existing south bank path will be realigned and reconstructed. The path extends east from Knickerbocker Pedestrian Bridge and accesses the south side of Franklin Boulevard. The proposed asphalt path is 12 feet wide. The path is within Eugene and Springfield. within the WG boundary, partly within /WR boundaries, and entirely within state-ownEid ROW. Pre's Trail (Whilamut Natural Area) The Proposal involves extensive improvements to Pre's Trail within the Project area, An existing segment along the north bank of the Willamette River and the segment extending under Canoe Canal will be realigned and reconstructed. The proposed bark trail is 10 feet wide. The trail is within Eugene'an~Sl?ringfield. within WG boundaries, partly within /WR boundaries. and both p. .-,., -', .' \. . within parkland and state-owned ROW. , , PRE.SUBMIITAL REC'O AUG2 1 2009 ','- ;1 CMGS' INITIAL SUBMITTAL I Augu'st 17, 2009 17 , .." ( " , 1-5 WILLAMElTE RIVER BRIDGE-PROJECT - PHASE II WILLAr1ETTE GREENWAY 9VERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT i"NG), DISCRETIONARY USE (DU), SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR), & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION ... lI--...'~"'. -. \! .....: 'F ~- ......~.~"'.,. ~. ~../ , ~. ~.... "I"~.' Pre's Trail (Eastgate Woodlands) The existing asphalt path under the North Walnut Bridge in the Eastgate Woodlands will be removed and replaced with a bark trail, connecting to Pre's Trail. The proposed bark trail is 8 feet wide. The trail is within Springfield and within the WG boundary. Stormwater Management The Proposal involvesstormwater management facilities designed to treat pollutants from the roadway, bridge surfaces, and other impervious surfaces. The Project will construct 3.53 acres of net new impervious area at the bridge and Franklin Boulevard interchange. This additional impervious area will be treated with the existing 14.39 impervious acres, for a 17.92-acre impervious area. The Project site is naturally divided into two hydrologiC sections (north and south) by the Willamette River. The proposed storm sewer and stormwater management systems for the Project provide capture, conveyance, treatment and detention/retention of site runoff as required by the ODOT Stormwater Management Program and by DEQ, NMFS, and the City of Eugene and the City of Springfield stormwater regulations. The proposed system provides capture and conveyance of runoff and directs runoff into stormwater management facilities consisting of vegetated swales, filter strips, and bio-retention ponds, all with soil amendments. These facilities provide treatment of roadway, bridge, and path runoff, and address total maximum daily load (TMDl) constituents listed for the receiving waters. Proposed stormwater facilities' are detailed ,in the Stormwater Management Report (Exhibit D) and illustrated on Sheets CO.2, CO.2A, C2.0-C2.6 Stormwater and Utilities Plan (Exhibit C). Proposed drainage facilities for the Willamette River Bridge are a combination of storm sewer and stormwater management facilities. North of the bridge, inlets located within the shoulders of the roadway are proposed to capture runoff from the bridge and roadway. No deck drains are proposed on the Canoe Canal Bridge, and one deck drain is proposed on the Willamette River Bridge. Runoff from the bridges is conveyed in the shoulder and collected by the one 'deck drain on the Willamette River Bridge and the inlets located at the end of the bridges. In addition to the permanent stdrmwater facilities installed during the Project, a number of temporary storm sewer facilities will be installed during the staged construction of the roadway and bridge elements.. Temporary storm facilities are indicated in the Applicant's Construction Site Management Plan (CSMP - Eugene only) and land Drainage and Alteration Permit (lDAP- Springfield only) and are not shown on the attached Plan Set (Exhibit B); The temporary storm sewer facilities are designed to the I O-year storm event and will consist of inlets, pipes, scuppered barrier runs, and gutters hung on the bridges. In order to minimize the number of temporary installations, p,ermanent facilities are installed where possible to serve ,the temporary conditions. Utilities The Proposal involves the relocation of site utilities. In the proposed design, storm sewer and stormwater management facilities are located to prevent conflicts with existing utilities where' possible.. l:iowever, in cases where conflicts are unavoidable, utilities will be relocated to alleviate " confi.iC:s.Utility relocations are illustrated on Sheets C2.0-C2.6 StormwatWu~l}qll,J,tNiti~~D (ExhibIt q. .: " . ., PRE.:) loMIIIRL KC AUG2 12009 CMGS INITIAL SUBMITTAL August 17, 2009 18 lit ~ . '.. . 't.~ .' '-5 WILLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE II WILLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVElOPMENT (VyG), DISCRETIONARY USE (DU), SITE pLAN REVIEW (SPR), & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION Two major utility relocations are required due to proposed stormwater management work on the I ,- .- . Project, A 16-inch gas line owned by Williams Gas will be relocated due to the construction of a stormwater pond between the NB and SB ramps. The gas main currently passes directly under the pond bottom, and will be relocated completely outside the stormwater pond. Construction of the stormwater pond will also require that facilities owned by Eugene Water and Electric Board (EWEB) be relocated. The EWEB facilities, a buried three phase electric line and a ,fiber optic line sharing the same trench, will be .relocated by placing them adjacent to the existing facility alignment and in a deeper trench to maintain adequate cover. Additional facilities to be relocated as part of the Project include two EWEB water lines: a 16 inch waterline between the NB Off-ramp and UPRR tracks has been relocated to avoid construction of new bridge piers; ~nd, a 24 inch waterline between the UPRR track and the Willamette River will be relocated to avoid stream restoration. In addition, a Qwest underground fiber optic cable located along the bike path between UPRR tracks and the Willamette River and a Comcast underground fiber optic cable located on the north side of Franklin Boulevard may be relocated as part of the Project. Site Restoration The Project will result in a maximum of approximately 27.9 acres of temporary ground disturbance and vegetation removal due to grading, staging, and construction access. All temporary disturbed areas within the Project area .will be returned to pre-construction conditions and planted per Sheets LO.3-LO.3D, L3.0-L3.6 Landscape Plan (Exhibit C). Within ODOT ROW, site restoration consists of slope stabilization and erosion control through planting, seeding, and bioengineered streambank structures. Areas disturbed by the Project within the Whilamut Natural Area (Eugene) will be converted from disturbed grassland into native upland prairie. Site restoration within the Whilamut Natural Area will also include converting disturbed , . grassland into native riparian forest. Disturbed riparian forest within the Eastgate Woodlands (Springfield) will be returned to pre-existing conditions. , , Native species will be used throughout the Project with the exception of small areas adjacent to soundwalls and within medians where native-analog plantings with particular aesthetic and functional qualities will be incorporated. Native plantings will be installed in areas of less than 2: I ' slopes and in areas throughout ODOT ROW where visual buffers are deemed necessary, Native grass and forb mixes are proposed to restore environmental functio~s, such as noxious weed control, water quality, habitat preservation, and erosion control. All temporarily disturbed wetlands will be seeded with Wetland seeding mix, All disturbed areas on the north and south banks of the 'Willamette River will be restored with the ,Riparian Plant mix. Several seed mixes will be used exclusively within the Whilamut Natural Area and Eastgate Woodlands per City of Eugene and City of Springfield requirements. Native species will be used ex'c1usivelywithin the park and all riparian 'areas. Compensatory Mitigation The Applicant has purchased 0.05 credits at the West Eugene Wetland Mitigation Bank to compensate fo!: the permanent loss of a small amount of wetland area and function. Compensatory mitigation 'for temporary and permanent waters impacts includes planting and , establishment ofa 1;,9-acre riparian forest with the Wilamut Natural Are:pf?f!gtlRMl1fArr~te'Jjd 'AUG 2 1 2009 CMGS INITIAL SUBMITTAL I August 17, 2009' 19 .-; ~.. \Jj , , . 1-5 WllLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE II , WllLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (yVG). DISCRETIONARY USE (DU). SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR). & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICTDEVELOPMENT(FP) APPLICATION associated riparian area restoration In the concrete-lined unnamed tributary of the Willamette River, located south of the river. . - ~, The Project will improve fish, passage by conducting mitigation to restore the unnamed tributary. The restoration of the creek's lower reach involves replacing the overflow channel's concrete lined banks with natural stream material (gravel, cobbles and boulders), planting native riparian vegetation along the fringe of the creek's lower reach, replacing two failed culverts under the pedestrian path with a new full-spanning bridge structure, and plugging the culvert under Franklin Boulevard so that the water is directed down the restored channel. The upland area along the southern tributary will be widened and flattened to create a wider floodplain and facilitate development of a forested/scrub-shrub riparian fringe. Pool and riffle areas will be interspersed at appropriate locations along the channel., Additional water mitigation will be accomplished by reducing, the number,offootings currently associated with the detour and decommissioned bridges within the Willamette River, which equals a O.03-acre net reduction of artificial structures. ' Aesthetic Enhancements The Proposal involves a number of proposed aesthetic enhancements within the Project area. Since Project inception, the CAG and PDT have provided significant input to ODOT on aesthetic enhancement opportunities. A subset of these members developed an overall theme for the Project - "Whilamut Passage" - incorporating elements of different places, users, images and languages to guide design and establish an enduring identity for the area surrounding the bridge. The development of the Whilamut Passage theme was followed by a sequence of design workshops with local professionals aimed at creatinga palette of aesthetic enhancement opportunities. The'potential opportunities are plannedto be designed and detailed by local designlartist teams during construction of the Project and are therefore included as concepts in the Proposal. Following is a summary of aesthetic enhancement concepts. 1-5 Median Sculpture(s) This item consists 'of sculptural art piece(s) located within the 1-5 median on the north side of the Willamette River, between the Canoe Canal Bridge and the Willamette River Bridge~ The proposed median sculpture(s) are located within ODOT ROWand mostly within Springfield; maximum length 420-feet, maximum height 30-feet; and maximum width, 20-feet. Willamette River and Canoe Canal Bridge Railings The proposed bridges will include one of two railing types; a three-tube open railing or solid concrete barrier with tubular top railing. Enhancements to the railing may include color choices, railing insets, andlor textures. , Northbound Soundwall Materials Material choices for the proposed NB soundwall may include use of surface-mounted or applied durable materials. PRE.SUBMITTAl REC'D AUG 2 1 2009 CMGS INITIAL SUBMITTAL I August' 7. 2009 20 . 1-5 WllLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE II WllLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (WG), DISCRETIONARY USE (DU), SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR), & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION ,~ ' Canoe Canal Underpass Improvements Improvements proposed at Canoe Canal consist of a multi-use path, railing adjacent to Canoe' Canal, andreiaining wall. Path railing types under c~nsideration corisist of metal, wood, stone, or concrete material choices. Path surfaces under consideration consist of ADA-accessible textural pavers, tiles, painted accents, andlor decorative features enibedded within pavement. The retaining wall may indude textur~, surface-mounted, or applied durable materials. Slope Pavements at Canoe Candl and Willamette River Bridge The slope embankments underneath the Canoe Canal and Willamette River Bridges will be paved. , Aesthetic enhancements include alternative pavement materials, decorative features embedded within pavement, textural enhancement to paving, and color selection. North Bank Path Enhancements Aesthetic enhancements to the reconstructed North Bank Path include ADA-accessible textural' pavers, tiles, painted accents, andlor decorative features embedded within the pavement. North Bank Interpretive Area Aesthetic enhancements along the reconstructed North Bank Path include an interpretive kiosk dedicated to the Confederated Tribes of Grande Ronde, enhanced native upland prairie plantings, and additional native plantings including native bulbs. The enhancements proposed are within the Whilamut Natural Area and state-owned ROW. ' North Bank Forest-Meadow Transition Zone This aesthetic enhancement involves a forest-meadow transition zone, consisting of native planting, in the Whilamut Natural Area. Union Padrc Railroad Protection Fence Proposed along the Union Pacific Railroad tracks. this protection fence includes material choices consisting of chainlink, ornamental iron, or artistic-design panels. The proposed fence may be extended along the entire length of the approach spans for continuity. The proposed fence is located entirely within state-owned ROW. Willamette River Bridge Arch Lighting Aesthetic enhancements to the Willamette River Bridge, involve low-level fiber optic rope lighting along arch ribs. The single color lighting output will be no more than an average maintained luminance of 0.9 foot-candle at grade. Proposed lighting design will comply with "dark sky" requirements. Glenwood Trailhead This enhanceme!1t involves a proposed asphalt parking area with several parking spaces and an interpretive kiosk. The trailhead is located within state-owned ROW, in Springfield, and within the WG boundary.' The.Kiosk shall be no more than a-feet tall and 16-square feet per face,in surface area. PRE-SIIRMIITAL REC'O AUG 2 1 2009 " CMGS INITIAL SUBMITTAL I August 17,.2009 21 If \ \.\ ) 1-5 WllLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT ~ PHASE II WllLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (WG), DISCRETIONARY USE (DU), SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR), & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRiCt DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION South Bonk Millrace and Stream Restoration Interpretive Areo This enhancement involves an interpretive area adjacent to the historic millrace ruins and the proposed stream restoration of the unnamed tributary on the south side of the Willamette River. The area is located within state-owned ROW, in Eugene jurisdiction, and within the WG boundary. South Bank BicyclelPedestrian Path Proposed path surfaces under consideration include textural, embedded, or painted aesthetic enhancements. The path shall maintain ADA-accessibility.' , 4.5 Duration and Sequence of Construction Construction is planned to take up to four years: Construction began in June 2009 and is proposed to continue through 2012. The Applicant requests approval for Phase II work descri~ed herein through December 12, 2012.' ' Demolition of the existing bridges and construction ofthe new facilities will require four summers , of in-water work (IWW), which is only allowed from April I to April 30 and June I to October 31. The proposed southbound bridge will be constructed wh'ile the existing detour bridge is in use. Due to the largeWillamette River channel width, temporary work bridges are required during demolition and construction. As established in Phase I, The first temporary work bridge will be constructed during the 2009 IWW period. Two, additional work/containment bridge configurations will be constructed during the 20 I 0 IWW period, Removal ofthe work/containment bridge configurations will occur during the 20 II and 2012 IWW periods. The actual sequence of construction for Phase II. work has not been, determined, but a likely' sequence is as follows: . Construction of temporary work access, staging areas, and work bridges (Phase I) . Removal of decommissioned bridges (Phase I) . Construction of new SB bridges and connecting roadway (Phase II) Temporarily route both directions of 1-5 traffic on the new SB bridges (Phase II) . Removal of detour bridge and construction of temporary work bridge (Phase II) . Construction of new NB bridges and connecting roadway (Phase II) . Construction of stormwater facilities (Phase II) . , Construction of bicycle and pedestrian path ilTlprovements (Phase II) . Removal of work bridges, staging, and access areas (Phase II) . Site restoration and enhancement of the Project area (Phase II) Traffic will be maintained on 1-5, Franklin Boulevard, the railroad, and the bicyclelpedestrian paths throughout construction. The Applicant will implement a Traffic Control Plan (TCP) for paths and trails; will coordinate with Eugene POS on path and trail closures; and will provide advance' public notice of path and trail closures. ,Some short term road closures may be required, but these would be limited to afev.' hours or occur on weekend days. Road c1osl!res may affect Franklin Boulevard, ' however any potential closure of Franklin Boulevard would also occur on a wee~~'N1[H~ITT^1 REe' ) continuous route across ODOT ROW for the bicyclelpedestrian pathways willlf~~Uc!lI6\\o AUG'2 1 2009 CMGS INITIAL SUBMITTAL I August 17, 2009 22 ) 1-5 WILLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE II . WILLAMETTEGREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (WG), DISCRETIONARY USE (DU), SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR), & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION .~,..' -';". . \, ,both the north side and south side of the river during construction, although there will be occasions when the contractor will have to control bicycle and pedestrian traffic on the paths via flagger control with a maximum allowed delay of 20 minutes. ' 4.6 Overview of Proposed Mitigation Measures The Applicant seeks to preserve scenic, aesthetic, historic, and environmental resources throughout the proposed Project.' The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) environmental assessment (EA) prepared for the Project identifies proposed measures that avoid, minimize, andlor mitigate environmental impacts.'o In response to the EA, FHW A issued a "finding of no significant effect" (FONSI) letter for the proposed project on November 25, 2008. Construction activities will follow the best management practices designed to minimize impacts to resources. Such practices include, but are not limited to, dust, noise, and erosion control. To avoid, minimize, andlor mitigate the impacts of this Project, the Applicant proposes the following general measures, among others: . Meet OTIA III Environmental Performance Standards (EPS) in order to meet the requirements of the programmatic environmental permits that apply to the statewide bridge program. (EPS for the Project were included in the Phase I application) . Continue public involvement through construction . Plan traffic management to keep all travel modesopen and safe during construction . Limit Work hours . Limit project noise . Install soundwalls and stormwater management facilities . Restore and enhance affected areas Specific mitigation measures are described in Section 6 and illustrated in the attached Plan Set (Exhibit C). ,".";. " :',.r. t,.., . PRE.~I ,p~mIT~l REC'O ~ "';2 1 2009 , 10 1-5 Willamette River Bridge Environmental Assessment, Federal Highway Administration and ODOT. January 2008. CMGS INITIAL SUBMITTAL I August 17,)009 23 ~"; \. I-S WllLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT _ PHASE II '-f WllLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (WG), DISCRETIONARY USE (DU), SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR); & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) ApPLICATION This page intentionally left blank. .-:'<, PRE.SUBMITTAL RECIO AUG2 1 2009 ...,,;: '. CMGS INITIAL SUBMITTAL I August 17, 2009 24 . .., " " ..."...~..'fl. ~ . .' 1-5 WllLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE II WllLA.METTE GREENWAY OVERLA.Y DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (yVG), DISCRETIONARY USE (DU), SITE PLA.N REVIEW (SPR), & FlOODPLA.IN OVERLA.Y DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION 5.0 'SUBMITTAL REQIJIREMENTS 5.1 Willamette Greenway Overlay District Development Subm~ttal Requirements I) Submitted Concurrently This Proposal is a concurrent request for Willamette Greenway Overlay District Development Discretionary Use, Site Plan Review, and Floodplain Overlay District Development approval. 2) Application Fee The required filing fee of $3,417.40 is enclosed with the initial submittal. 3) WG Overlay District Development Application Form The WG Overlay District Development Application Form is enclosed herein. 4) Deed I Deeds are included as Exhibit A. 5) Preliminary Title Report Preliminary title reports are included as Exhibit B. 6) Narrative Written narrative explaining the proposal is provided as part of final application submittal. Findings of compliance with appliCable criteria in SDC 3.3-330 and SDC 5.9-120 are provided in Section 6. 7) Plot Plan The Plan Set, including the Site Plan (Plot Plan), is provided as Exhibit C. (a) Top of Bank The Willamette River top of bank is shown on Sheets LO,2-LO.2A, L2.0-L2.6 Site Plan (Exhibit C). (bLHigh and Low Waterlines 'fhl?,Willamette River ordinary high and low water lines are shown on the project Vicinity Map, located on Sheet T 1.0 Cover (Exhibit C) and on Sheets LO.2-LO.2A, L2.0-L2.6 Site Plan (Exhibit C). (c) Proposed Setback Line The subject properties have established Greenway Setback lines. This requirement does not apply (d) Greenway Overlay Boundary PRE.SUBMIITAL REC'D' AUG 2 1 2009 CMGS INITIAL SUBMITTAL I August 17~ 2009 , 25 " \.J./ ~ 1-5 WllLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE II WllLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT 0NG), DISCRETIONARY USE (DU), SITE PLAN . REVIEW (SPR), & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION The Greenway Overlay Boundary is shown on the project Vicinity Map located on.Sheet T 1.0 , Cover (Exhibit C) and on Sheets LO.2-LO.2A, L2.0-L2.6 Site Plan (Exhibit C). , 5.2 Discretionary Use Submittal Requirements I) Submitted Concurrently _ This Proposal is a concurrent request for Willamette Greenway Overlay District Development Discretionary Use, Site Plan Review, and Floodplain Overlay District Development approval. 2) Application Fee The required filing fee of $3,417.40 is enclosed with the initial submittal. 3) Discretionary Use Application Form The Discretionary Use Application Form is enclosed herein, 4) Deed. Deeds are included as Exhibit A 5) Preliminary Title Report Preliminary tide reports are included as Exhibit B. 6) Associated Site Plan (Reduced to 8 Y." x II") The Plan Set, including the Site Plan (Plot Plan), is provided as Exhibit C. A reduced copy of the Site Plan is also enclosed. ' 7) Narrative . Written narrative explaining the proposal is provided as part of final application submittal. Findings of compliance with applicable criteria in SDC 3.3-330 and SDC 5.9-120 are provided in Section 6. ' , 5.3' Site Plan Review Submittal Requirements I) Application Fee 2) Site Plan Review Application Form PRE.SUBMITTAL REC'D AUG 2 1 2009 The required filing fee of $4,S93.1 0 is enclosed with the initial submittal. This Site Plan Review application form is included in the submittal. 3) Narrative Written 'naFrat'ive explaining the proposal is provided as part of initial application submittal. Findings of compliance with applicable criteria in SDC 5.16-125 are provided in Section 6. CMGS INITIAL SUBMITTAL I August 17, 2009 26 r- ) - " 1-5 WILLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE", , WILLAMETTE GREENWAYOVERLAY.DISTRICTPEVELOPMENT CWG), DISCRETIONARY USE (DU), SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR), & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION 4) Deed Deeds are included as Exhibit A 5) Preliminary Title Report Preliminary title reports are included as Exhibit B. 6) Reduced Copy ofthe Site Plan (BV," x II") A reduced copy of the Site Plan is included in the submittal: 7) Right-of-Way Approach Permit Application The Project does not involve new access onto a state highway, The standard does not apply. B) Stormwater Management System Study and Scoping Sheets. The Stormwater Management Report and completed scoping sheets are included as Exhibit D. 9) Traffic Impact Study The Project does not involve a'Variance request or proposed uses that would generate 500 or more vehicle trips per day, as specified in SDC 4.2-105 A(4.)(a.) and (b.). A Traffic Management , Plan (TMP) that describes measures that will be put in place for the construction of the project, as 'well as to minimize disruptions to motorists, the freight industry and communities, without compromising public or worker safety, or the quality of work being performed is included in Exhibit G. Traffic Impact Studies for Franklin Boulevard and the 1-5 Ramps are also included in Exhibit G. IO)Plan Set The Plan Set for the Project is'included as Exhibit C. (a) Site Assessment of Existing Conditions I. Prepared by an Oregon's Licensed Landscape Architect or Engineer Existing conditions are illustrated on Sheets GO.I, G I.O-G 1.6 Site Assessment of Existing Conditions (Exhibit C). The sheets were prepared by Landscape Architects with Cameron McCarthy Gilbert &.Scheibe (CMGS) and Engineers with OBEC Consulting Engineers. ' ,PRE.SUBMITTAL REC'[ AUG 2 1 2009 2. Vicinity Map A Project Vicinity Map is included on Sheet T 1.0 Cover (Exhibit C). .;""." 3. Name, location and dimensions of all existing site features including b,ui.l.dings, curb cuts, trees and impervious surface areas. For existing . "structures to remain, indicate present use, size, setbacks from property lines, and distance between buildings ,CMGS INITIAL SUBMITTAL I August 17, 2009 27 - (~ 1-5 WILLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE II WILLA,METTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVE,LOPMENT ryvG), DISCRETIONARY USE (DU). SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR), & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP)APPLlCATION I. 1....(' Name, location, and dimensions of existing site features are illustrated on Sheets GO.I, G I.O-G 1.6 Site Assessment of Existing Conditions (Exhibit C). The only existing structures within the project site are the detour bridge, decommissioned bridge, and canoe canal bridge. The decommissioned bridge is proposed to be removed in Phase I, The detour bridge and canoe canal bridge are proposed to be removed in Phase II. 4. Name, location, dimensions, direction of flow and top of bank of all watercourses and required riparian setback that are shown on the Water Quality Limited Watercourse Map on file in the Development Services Department Within the project site, the Willamette River is listed as a W(jLW. The required riparian setback is shown on Sheets GO.I, G I.O-G 1.6 Site Assessment of Existing Conditions (Exhibit C). Name, location, dimensions, and direction of flow of the Willamette River are shown on Sheets GO.I, G I.O-G 1.6 Site Assessment of Existing ,Conditions (Exhibit C); 5. . I OO-year floodplain and f100dway boundaries on the site, as specified in the latest adopted FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps or FEMA approved Letter of Map Amendment or Letter of Map Revision The 100-year floodplain and floodway boundaries are sliown on Sheets GO.I, G I.O-G 1.6 Site Assessment of Existing Conditions (Exhibit C). 6. The Time of Travel Zones, as specified in SDC 3.3-200 and delineated on the Wellhead Protection Areas Map on file in the Development Services Department The project site is not within a designated Time of Travel Zone, as specified in SDC 3.3-200. This standard does not apply. 7. Physical features including, but not limited to trees 5" indiameter or greater when measured 4 y, feet above the ground, significant clusters of trees and shrubs, riparian areas, wetlands and rock outcroppings PhysiCal features, including clusters of trees and shrubs, riparian areas, and wetlands are shown on Sheets GO.I, G I.O-G 1.6 Site Assessment of Existing Conditions (Exhibit C). Trees 5" in diameter or greater are shown on Sheets LO.I" L 1.0-L 1.6, L1.9A-L I. 9C Tree Preservation and Removal Plan (Exhibit C). 'The Phase II project site does not contain any rock outcroppings. Within the vicinity . : 'qf the Project, Judkins Point is a significant Metro-wide rock outcropping; however this physical '. feature: is located outside the project area and entirely within Eugene jurisdiction. 8. Soil types and water table information as mapped and specified in the Soils Survey of Lane County. A Geotechnical Report prepared by an Engineer must be submitted concurrently if the Soils Survey indicates the proposed development area has unstabl~~~~.{1TAL ~Joater , table " . AUG2 1 2009 CMGS INITIAL SUBMITTAL I' August 17, 2009, 28 \ \ ,\ 1-5 WILLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE II 'ijILLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT .cVI/G), DISCRETIONARY USE (DU), SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR), & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION ' Soil types and water table information are noted on Sheets GO.I, G I.O-G 1,6 Site Assessment of Existing Conditions (Exhibit C). Preliminary geotechnical analysis for the Project has been prepared and is available upon request. The project site is not known to be affected by unstable soils andlor a high water table. (b) Site Plan I. Prepared by an Oregon licens,ed Architect, Landscape Architect, or Engineer The Site plan is included as Sheets LO.2-L2:A, L2.0-L2.6 Site Plan '(Exhibit C). The sheets are prepared by Landscape Architects with Cameron McCarthy Gilbert & Scheibe (CMGS), 2. Proposed buildings: location, dimensions, size (gross floor area applicable to the parking requirement for the proposed use(s)), setbacks from property lines, and distance between buildings. No buildings are proposed. This standard does not apply. 3. Location and height of existing or proposed fences, walls, outdoor equipment, storage, trash receptacles, and signs Existing fences, walls, trash receptacles, and signs are shown on Sheets GO.I, G I.O-G 1.4, & G 1:7 Site Assessment of Existing Conditions (Exhibit C). Proposed fences, walls, and signs are shown on Sheets LO.2-LO.2A" L2.0-L2.6 Site Plan (Exhibit C). Phase II does not propose new permanent outdoor equipment, storage, or trash receptacles. 4. Location, dimensions, and number of typical, compact and disabled parking spaces including aisles, wheel bumpers, directional signs, 'and striping Proposed parking spaces, associated with the Glenwood Trailhead, are shown on Sheets LO.2- LO.2A, L2.0-L2.6 Site Plan (Exhibit C). 5. Dimensions of the development area, as well as area and percentage of the site proposed for buildings, structures, parking and vehicular areas, sidewalks, patios, and other impervious surfaces Dimensions of the development area are shown on Sheets TI.O Cover (Exhibit C). A tabulation of site coverage, including structures, vehicular areas, and other impervious surfaces is included on Sheet T 1.0 Cover (Exhibit C). 6. Observance of solar access requirements as specified in the applicable zoning,district Phase II of the Project' does not involve fences or structures that would otherwise affect solar , access regu,:re~~~ts. This standard does not apply.' , PRE.SUBMIITAL REC'D .. - .' , . ....: , :,'" .. ,'.. ,'I' ,',: On~site loading areas and vehicular and pedestrian circulaAi~& 2 1 2009 'CMGS ,INITIAL SUBMITT ALl August 17, 2009 29 I, ....'"'; '\ ,- ( 1-5 WllLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE II WllLAHETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (WG), DISCRETIONARY USE (DU). SITE PlAN REVIEW (SPR), & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION ,The proposed contractor staging area will be utilized for loading and un-Imiding of materials necessary for construction, as illustrated on Sheets LO,2-LO.2A, L2.0-L2.6 Site Plan (Exhi,bit C). Vehicular and pedestrian - circulation is shown on Sheets LO.2-LO.2A, L2.0-L2.6 Site Plan (Exhibit C). 8. Access to streets, alleys, and properties to be served, including the location and dimensions of existing and proposed 'curb cuts and curb cuts proposed to be closed Access routes to the project site are shown on Sheets LO.2-LO.2A, L2.0-L2.6 Site Plan (Exhibit C). Existing curb cuts along Franklin Boulevard in the vicinity of the project area are shown on Sheets GO.I, G I.O-G 1.6 Site Assessment of Exiting Conditions (Exhibit C). No new curb cuts or curb cuts to be 'closed are proposed. 9. Location, type, and number of bicycle parking spaces The project site does not contain any existing bicycle parking spates and no new bicycle parking spaces are proposed. This standard does not apply. I O. Location of existing and proposed transit facilities Existing transit facilities along Franklin Boulevard are shown on Sheets LO.2-LO.2A, L2.0-L2.6 Site Plan (Exhibit C). No transit facilities are prClposed. II.Area and dimensions of all property to be conveyed, dedicated, or reserved for common open spaces, recreational areas, and other similar public and semi-public uses The Project does not involve the conveyance, dedication, or reservation of common open spaces, recreation areas, or other similar uses. This standard does not apply. 12.,Phased Development Plan - where applicable The Project Phasing Plan is illustrated on Sheet OS 1.0 Overall Site Plan (Exhibit C). (c) Improvement and Public Utilities Plan I. Prepared by an Oregon licensed Civil Engineer Improvements and utilities are shown on Sheets CO.2, CO.2A, C2.0-C2.6 Stormwater and Utilities Plan (Exhibit C). The sheets are prepared by Engineers with OBEC Consulting Engineers. 2. Location and width of all existing and proposed easements Existing and proposed easements are shown on Sheets GO.I, G 1.0-G1.6 Site Assessment of Existing Conditions (Exhibit C). 3. Location, widths (of paving and right~of-way), and names of all existing and proposed streets, alleys, dedications PRE'-mm1Ec'D ;, .'~;. AUG 2 1 2009 CMGS' INITIAL SUBMITTAL I August 17, 2009 30 ) I~S WllLAMElTE RIVE~ BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE II WllLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT rNG), DISCRETIONARY liSE (DU), SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR), & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION ,~ ways within or adjacent to the proposed development, including ownership and maintenance status, if applicable. Location, width, and names of existing streets and other right-of-ways are shown on Sheets GO.I, G I.O-G 1.6 Site Assessment of Existing Conditions (Exhibit C). The Project involves the acquisition of additional right-of-way from Lane County Waste Management. The proj~ct does not involve' new streets. 4. Location and type of existing and proposed street lighting Existing street lighting along Franklin Boulevard is shown on Sheets GO.I, G I.O-G 1.6 Site Assessment of Existing Conditions (Exhibit C). No new street lighting is proposed in Phase II. Proposed lighting along die south path reconfiguration is shown on Sheets LO.2-LO.2A, L2.0-L2.6 Site Plan (Exhibit C). 5. Location of existing and required traffic control devices, fire hydrants, power poles, transformers, neighborhood mailbox units, and similar public facilities . Existing public facilities are shown on Sheets GO.I, G I.O-G 1.6 Site Assessment of Existing Conditions (Exhibit C). Proposed public facilities are shown on Sheets LO.2,LO.2A, L2.0-L2.6 Site Plan (Exhibit C). ":-:-.. 6. Location, width, and construction material of all existing and proposed sidewalks, sidewalk ramps, pedestrian access ways, and trails The location, width, and construction material of existing sidewalks, paths, and trails are shown on Sheets GO.I, G I.O-G 1.6 Site Assessment of Existing Conditions (Exhibit C). Proposed temporary and permanent paths ,!nd trails are shown on Sheets LO.2-LO.2A, L2.0-L2.6 Site Plan (Exhibit C), 7. Location and size of existing and proposed utilities on and adjacent to the site including sanitary sewer mains, stormwater management systems, water mains, power, gas, telephone, and cable TV. Indicate the proposed connection points Existing and proposed utilities are shown on Sheets GO.I, G I.O-G 1.6 Site Assessment of Existing Conditions (Exhibit C). Phase II of the Project involves the extension of power to supply lighting along the sou'th bank path relocation. (d) Grading, Paving, & Stormwater Management Plan I. Prepared by an Oregon licensed Civil Engineer The Grading Plan is included as Sheets CO. I , C I.O-C 1.6 Grading Plan (Exhibit C). Paving is shown on Sheets LO.2-LO.2A, L2.0-L2.6 Site Plan (Exhibit C). Stormwater management facilities are shown on She~ts C:O.+,S~.2, A;C,: 2.0-C2.6 Stormw~ter an? Utilities ,Plan (Exhibit C). T~%!Wllfr~ C' prepar.ed byEnglne~rs With OBEC Consulting Engineers. rl<t-~UI1IVIIIIA1. RE 0 ,AUG212009 CMGS - INITIAL SUBMITTAL I August 17. 2009 31 - ......;7 ( I-S WllLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE II , WllLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (yVG). DISCRETIONARY USE (DU), SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR), & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION 2. Planting plan prepared by an Oregon licensed Landscape Architect, The Planting Plan is includedas Sheet LO.3-LO.3D. L3.0-L3.6A Landscape'Plan (Exhibit C). The sheet is prepared by a Landscape Architect with CMGS. 3. Roof drainage patterns and discharge locations The project site does not contain any buildings and no buildings are proposed. This standard does not apply. 4. Pervious and impervious area drainage patterns Pervious and imperiious area drainage patterns are shown on Sheets CO. I. C I.O-C 1.6 Grading Plan , (Exhibit C) and described in the Stormwater Management Report (Exhibit D). ' 5. The size and location of stormwater management systems components, including but not limited to:'drain lines, catch basins, dry wells and/or detention ponds; stormwater quality measures; and, natural drainageways to be retained Size and location of existing and proposed stormwater management systems are shown on Sheets CO.2. CO.2A. C2.0-C2.6 Stormwater and Utilities Plan (Exhibit C) and described in the Stormwater Management Report (Exhibit D). 6. Existing and proposed spot elevations and contours lines drawn at I foot intervals (for land with a slope over 10 percent, the contour lines may be at 5 foot intervals) Existing ana proposes spot elevations and contour lines are shown on Sheets CO. I , C I.O-C'I.6 Grading Plan (Exhibit C). , 7. Amount of proposed cut and fill The amount of proposed cut, and fill is noted on Sheets CO. I , C I.O-C 1.6 Grading Plan (Exhibit C). (e) Landscape Plan I. Drawn by a Landscape Architect The Landscape Plan is included as Sheet LO.3-L0.3D. L3,O-L3.6A Landscape Plan (Exhibit C). , The sheet is prepared by Landscape Architects with Cameron McCarthy Gilbert & Scheibe (CMGS). 2. Location 'and dimensions of landscaping and open space areas to include calculation of landscape coverage Location and dimensions of proposed landscape areas are shown on Sheet LO.3-LO.3D; L3.0-L3.6A Landscape Plan (Exhibit C). A calculation of existing and proposed landscape coverage in included on Sheet,n.O Cover (Exhibit C). PRE.SUBMITTAL REC'O AUG2 1 2009 CMGS INITIAL SUBMITTAL I August 17; 2009 32 I~S WllLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE II WllLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (WG), DISCRETIONARY USE (DU), SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR). & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION' , '3. Screening in accordance with SDC 4.4-110 Landscape screening in accordance with SDC 4.4-110 is not required or proposed. This standard does not apply. 4. Written description, including specifications, of the permanent irrigation system The Project does not include a permanent irrigation system'. This standard does not apply. 5. Location and type ofstreet trees The location and type of existing street trees is shown on Sheets GO.I, G I.O-G 1.6 Site Assessment of Existing Conditions (Exhibit C). No new street trees are, proposed. 6. List in chart form the proposed types of landscape materials (trees, shrubs, ground cover). Include in the chart genus, species, common name; quantity, size! spacing, and method of planting Proposed types of landscape materials. including' genus. speCies. common name. quantity. size. spacing. and method of planting. is shown on Sheets LO.3-LO.3D. L3.0-L3.6A Landscape Plan (Exhibit C). (f) Architectural Plans I. Exterior elevations of all buildings and structures proposed for the development site, including height No buildings are proposed. Elevations ,of the bridges, including height. are shown on Sheets A I.OA. A2.0-A-A4.0A Elevations, Sections. Enlargements (Exhibit C). 2. Conceptual floor plans No buildings are proposed. T~is standard does not ,apply. (g) On-Site Lighting Plan I. Location, orientation, and maximum height of exterior light fixtures, both free standing and attached ' Location, orientation, and height of proposed lighting is'shown on Sheets EO. I , E 1.0, E 1.2 Lighting Plan (Exhibit C). 2. Type and extent of shielding, including cut-offangles, and type of illumination, wattage, and luminous area Type and extent of shielding is indicated on Sheets EO.I, E 1.0. E 1.2 Lighting Plan (Exhibit C). ',: .,iJi ":~~6tometric test report for each light source PRE..SIIRMITTAL REC'O AUG 2 1 2009 CMGS INITIAL SUBMITTAL I August 17, 2009 33 . > -,"~ 1-5 WILLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE II WILLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (wG).DISCRETlONARY USE (DU). SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR). & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION Photometric test reports for light sources are shown on SheetS EO.I, E 1.0, E 1.2 Lighting Plan (Exhibit C). II )Additional Materials That May be Required (h) Where a multi-family development is proposed, any additional materials to demonstrate compliance with SDC 3.2-240 The Project does not involve multi-family development. This standard does not apply. (i) Riparian Area Protection Report for properties located within 150 feet of the top of bank of any Water Quality Limited Watercourses (WQL W) or within 100 feet of the top of bank of any direct tributaries of WQLW The project site is located within 150 of the top of bank of the Willamette River, a WQL W. A Riparian Area Protection Report is included as Exhibit F. . (j) A Geotechnical Report prepared by an engineer must be submitted concurrently if there are unstable soils and/or a high water table present Preliminary geotechnical analysis for the Project has been prepared and is 'available upon request. The project site is not known to be affected by unstable soils andlor a high water table. (k) Where the development area is within an overlay district, address the ,additional standards,ofthe overlay district The project site is within the Willamette Greenway and Floodplain Overlay Districts. Applicable standards in the overlay districts are addressed in Section 6. (I) If five or more trees are proposed to be removed, a Tree Felling Permit' as specified in SDC 5.19-100 No trees within Springfield jurisdiction are proposed for removal in Phase II of the Project. A' Tree Felling Permit is not required. Trees removed during Phase I are not shown on the Plan Set (Exhibit C); reference the Phase I application for tree removal within state-owned ROW. This standard does not apply. (m)A wetland delineation approved by the Oregon Division of State Lands must besLibmitted concurrently where there is a wetland on the property Wetland Delineation Reports and letter of concurrence from ODSL are included as Exhibit E. (n) Any required federal or state permit must be submitted concurrently or evidence the permit application has been submitted for review The, Project has obtained required ODSL and ACOE removal-fill permits for impacts to wetlands and \Vaters of,thestate. The permits are included in Exhibit E. PRE.SUBMITTAL REC'O AUG2 1 '2009 CMGS INITIAL SUBMITTAL I August 17,2009 34 1-5 WILLAMETIE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE II WILLAMETIE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT f'NG), DISCRETIONARY USE (DU);SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR), & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION / (0) Where any grading, filling or excavating is proposed with the development, a Land and Drainage Alteration permit must be submitted prior to development The Applicant will submit a Land and Drainage Alteration permit (LDAP) application prior to development. (p) Where applicable, any Discretionary Use or Variance as specified in SDC 5.9-100 and 5.21-100 The Project is subject to Discretionary Use criteria, which are addressed in Section 6. (q) An Annexation application, as specified in SDC 5.7-100, where a development is proposed outside ofthe city limits but within the City's urban service area and can be served by sanitary sewer The Project does not involve annexation. This standard does not apply. 5.4 Floodplain Overlay District Development Submittal Requirements I) Submitted Concurrently This Proposal is a concurrent request for Willamette Greenway Overlay District Development Discretionary Use, Site Plan Review, and Floodplain Overlay District Development approval. 2) Application Fee The required filing fee of $1 ,319.85 is included with the initial submittal. 3) Floodplain Development Application Form This Floodplain Development application form is included in the submittal. 4) Deed Deeds are inCluded as Exhibit A. 5) Narrative Written narrative explaining the proposal is provided as part of initial application submittal. Findings of compliance with applicable criteria in SDC 3.3-420 are provided in Section 6. , .' < 6)' +h~J~'(3) copies of plot plan '. , - Exhibit C.is included as the required plot plan. The Sheets containing the name, location and dimensions of all existing and proposed structures, fill, material storage and drainage facilities are submitted herewith. As required, the Sheets indicate the base flood elevation and elevation relative to mean sea level. . PRE.~IIRMITTAl REC'O AlJG 2 1 2009 CMGS IN!TIAL SUBMITIAL , August 17. 2009 ' 35 ,1 c 1-5 WllLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE ,PROJECT - PHASE \I WllLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (WG), DISCRETIONARY USE (DU), SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR), & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION 7) Certification by an Oregon licensed Engineer or Architect As required by this standard and the review standards established in SDC 3.3-4ISB.6.b and 3.3- 420B.2.a.iii, the applicant has submitted a statement from the project engineer certifying that the design and methods of construction proposed in Phase II conform to accepted standards and practice for meeting the provisions of this subsection. The engineer's certification is included herewith as Exhibit H. 8) Description The Project does not involve the alteration or relocation ofa watercourse. The extent of Phase II construction activities are included above in the project narrative. PRE.SUBMIITAl REC'O AUG2 1 2009 CMGS INITIAL SUBMITTAL I August 17, 2009 36 \, 1-5 WllLAMETTERIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE II WllLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT rNG). DISCRETIONARY USE (DU), SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR), & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION 6.0 APPROVAL CRITERIA AND STANDARDS 6.1 Willamette Greenway Overlay District Development Standards (SDC 3.3~330) Statewide Planning Goal IS, Willamette River Greenway, provides that: "The qualities of the Willamette River shall be protected, conserved" enhanced and maintained consistent with the lawful uses present on December 6, 1.974. Intensification of uses, changes in use or developments may be 'permitted after this date only when they are consistent with the Willamette Greenway Statute, this Goal and [other standards]." The Applicant has demonstrated that the Project is consistent with the Willamette Greenway Statute and Goal 15 through an approved Metro Plan amendment, including an exception to Goal IS, by Lane County and the Cities of Eugene and Springfield. " . ,. I ' Regarding "other standards" SDC 3.3-300, Willamette River Greenway Permits, provides that:, "SDC 3.3-305 Purpose: The Willamette Greenway (WG) Overlay District is established to protect and preserve natural scenic, historic, and recreational qualities of lands along 'the Willamette River." (SDC 3.3-305) "SDC 3.3-310 Applicability: The WG Overlay District applies to all lands which are within 150 feet of the ordinary low water line on the channel of the Willamette River, or are adjacent to the river and are publicly owned for park and recreation purposes." (SDC 3.3- 310) "SDC3.3-320 Permitted and Discretionary Uses: Uses allowed in the WG'Overly District are the same as those in the underlying zoning districts. Anv chanee or intensification of use, or construction that has sienificant visual imoact shall reauire Discretionarv Use Aooroval." (Emphasis added). Because the proposed project will have a "significant visual impact," the project requires Discretionary Use approval. The Discretionary Use approval criteria are addressed below in Section 6.2. In addition to Discretionary Use criteria specified in Section 5.9-120, projects located in the Willamette Greenway Overlay District shall also meet the standards specifi~d in Section 3.3-325. SDC 3.3-325 Greenway Setback: A Greenway Setback Line i~ established to protect, maintain, preserve and enhance the natural, scenic, historic and recreational qualities of the Willamette Greenway. Only water-dependant or . water-related uses are permitted between the Willamette River and the Greenway Setback Line. The Greenway Overlay District shall substitute , temporarily as the Greenway Setback Line for all properties. within the Overlay District that do not have an established Setback Line.* * *. ,...1.- PRE.~IIRM!ITAL REC'O illIG 21 2009 . , . -' " Ordinance No 622:1' ,CMGS INITIAL SUBMITTAL I August 17, 2009 37 1-5 WILLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE II WllLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT 0NG). DISCRETIONARY USE (DU), SITE PLAN , REVIEW (SPR), & FLOODPLAIN OVERLJW DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION In the context of the statewide coastal goals (Goals '16-19), the Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commission (LCDC) has determined that bridges and bridge approach ramps on piles are water-related or water-dependant uses. However, bridges and bridge approach ramps on , fill are not considered to be water-dependant or water-related uses.12 ' The Metro Plan's Willamette Greenway policies require a goal exception to locate a non-water 'dependant transportation facility within the Greenway setback. I) In 2008, Lane County and the cities of Springfield and Eugene approved a Metro Plan amendment and an exception to Goal 15 authorizing the construction of the permanent replacement bridges on fill within the Willamette Greenway. ' Phase II of the Project involves: construction of replacement Willamette River and Canoe Canal bridges; removal of the existing temporary detour bridge; removal of temporary work bridges; and, improvement andlor replacement of multi-use paths, interpretive signage, stormwater facilities, natural area restoration and associated landscaping and utility improve,ments. Temporary construction staging areas and access routes will be restored to pre-construction conditions at the completion of the project and will not require permanent fill. Construction of temporary work bridges and staging areas will require temporary fill, however all temporary fill will be removed prior to the completion of the project and the affected areas will be restored to their pre- construction condition. Demolition of the existing bridge was permitted as part of Phase I and does not require fill. The existing network of multi-use paths and trails along the Willamette' River are water-related uses. Based on these findings, the Project is allowed in the Greenway Setback. The City of Springfield has adopted Greenway setback lines for both the north and south side of the river that extend from the Springfield/Eugene jurisdictional boundary line (the 1-5 bridge centerline) eastward past the detour bridge. On the north side, the setback extends northward well beyond the bank of the river and includes the Eastgate Woodlands. On the south side, it extends southward a short distance from the river bank. Established Greenway setback lines are shown on Sheet T 1.0 Cover (Exhibit C) and on Sheets LO.2-LO.2A, L2.0-L2.6 Site Plans (Exhibit C), These findings together with the site plans submitted herewith demonstrate that this criterion is satisfied. A. Local, regional and State recreational needs shall be provided for consistent with the carrying capacity ofthe land. The possibility that public recreation use might disturb adjacent property shall be considered and minimized to the greatest extent possible. Existing lands devoted to recreation within the Project area include the Whilamu't Natural Area of Alton Baker Park and the Eastgate Woodlands. Within the Project area, the North Bank Trail extends along the northern border of the Willamette River though the Whilamut Natural Area and the Eastgate Woodlands. The southeast loop of Pre's Trail is located within the Whilamut'Natural Area with an extension to the Eastgate Woodlands. There are additional connecting paths ,located' 12 1-5 Willamett;"R'iv~r Bridge Project land Use Approvals Memorandum. Bridge Delivery Partners. April 2007. Il Metro Plan, Chapter III, Section D, Policy II. Draft MemorMe..s~At Rren . AUG 2 12009 CMGS INITIAL SUBMITTAL I August 17, 2009 38 ~, , , I'S WllLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE II WllLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (WG), DISCRETIONARY USE (DU), SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR), & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION throughout the Whilamut Natural Area, on the Knickerbocker Bridge, and along Franklin Boulevard. . As part of the Project, the Applicant proposes to conduct minor reconstruction and improvement of the path and trail system in the Ea~tgate Woodlands. The improvements are proposed to facilitate bicycle and pedestrian movements through the project area during and following construction. The improvements have been developed in coordination with the Willamalane Park and Recreation District (WPp,D) and the Whilamut Natural Area Citizen's Planning Committee (CPC). The Applicant has coordinated extensively with WPRD regarding potential impacts and mitigation measures within and the Eastgate Woodlands. Based on this coordination, a comprehensive program of mitigation measures has been proposed by the Applicant. These mitigation measures are detailed in the Phase I approval and incorporated by reference herein. Except for minor reconfiguration of bicycle and pedestrian paths, rio new public recreation uses are proposed as part ofthis project. These activities have been carefully coordinated with the Whilamut Natural Area CPC and will have a negligible effect on adjacent properties during construction. The applicant notes that to the extent the Willamette River is used for recreational fishing and ' boating purposes, Phase II construction activities will improve river conditions overall. Specifically, the proposed bridges will each have two piers in the main channel of the river. By comparison, the decommissioned bridge has five piers in the water, and the detour bridge has six - a total of II piers. The net reduction of piers in the water will increase the hydraulic opening, improve fish passage, and reduce in-st'ream work and associated environmental impacts during the proposed construction as well as during future bridge maintenance. From both aesthetic and navigation safety perspectives, this project will provide improved recreational benefits to those,' using the river. These findings together with the Plan Set (Exhibit C) and documentation submitted herewith demonstrate that this criterion has been met to the greatest extent practicable. B. Adequate public access to the river shall be provided. Within the Project area, the North Bank Trail extends aiong the north~rn border of the ' : ' Wiilamette River though the Whilamut Natural Area and the Eastgate Woo9lands. The southe~st loop of Pre's Trail is located within the Whilamut Natural Area with an extension to the Eastgate Woodlands. There are additional connecting paths throughout the ,Whilamut Natural Area" on the Knickerbocker Bridge, and along Franklin Boulevard. As proposed and approved in the Applicant's Phase I applications, construction activities and" staging locations have impacted the existing network of multi-use (bicycle and pedestrian) paths and walking/jogging trails extendirig along the north side of the Willamette River. In order to continue to provide for public access along the river between the communities of Eugene and Springfield' during Pha~e II construction, the Applicant will maintain all temp~rary paved and soft paths proposed in' Phase I to route traffic around and through the'Project site for the duration of constructipri.:. At die conclusion of Phase II bridge construction activities, the paths will be , '";,', " ' " , , ' PRE-SUBMIITAl REC'O .~" , . -' . ",', - . ;_.'. c' AUG2 12009 CMGS' , INITIAL SUBMITTAL I August /7, 2009 , 3? .,-"" , , ~ ~ ''''.! 1-5 WILLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE" ' WILLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (WG), DISCRETIONARY USE (DU), SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR), & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRlCTDEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION restored to their original locations prior to construction or reconfigured to locations agreed upon by Eugene POS and WPRD. The applicant's Phase I Proposal, as approved, also included construction of a reconfigured, temporary bicycle/pedestrian path along the south side of the Willamette River. Within the state- owned ROW on the south side of the Willamette River, the Proposal includes a new multi-use ' path along the north side of Franklin Boulevard (South Bank PathlPedestrian Viaduct) and an improved South Bank Path along the south side of Franklin Boulevard, as illustrated on Sheet L2,4 Site Plan (Exhibit q, The new South Bank Path/Pedestrian Viaduct will extend east from the Knickerbocker Pedestrian Bridge, along the north side of Franklin Boulevard. Although the path is proposed to extend outside of the Project area, only the portion within the Project area is included in the Proposal. The'proposed path is the subject of a pending Metro Plan Amendment ' application.14 The existing 'South Bank Path along the south side of Franklin Boulevard will be realigned and reconstructed., the path extends east from Knickerbocker P~destrian Bridge and accesses the south side of Franklin Boulevard. ' Paths and trails will, to the maximum extent practicable, be kept open,safe, and useable during Phase II construction, A continuous route across state-owned right of way for the bicyclelpedestrian pathways will be kept open and accessible at all times along the north side, and to the extent practicable, along the south side of the river during construction. Pedestrian and bicycle traffic will be detoured around the construction site work areas immediately adjacent 1-5 and along the Willamette River and rerouted on new temporary and permanent alignments. To minimize disruptions, the Applicant will implement a Traffic Control Plan (TCP) for paths and trails; will coordinate with WPRD on path and trail closures; and will'provide advance public notice of path and trail closures. These findings together with the Plan Set and documentation submitted herewith demonstrate that this criterion has been met to the greatest extern practicable. C. Significant fish and wildlife habitats shall be protected. , The Metro Plan Natural Assets and Constraints Working Paper identifies the Willamette River Greenway in Figure J I and identifies the Willamette River as a fish spawning river. According to ODFW, two salmonid populations listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) are documented as occurring within the reach of the Willamette River that flows through the project area: . Upper Willamette River spring Chinook (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) and Critical Habitat - federally threatened (FT) . Columbia River bull trout (Sa/velinus con~uentus)Distinct Population Segment (DPS) and Critical Habitat - FT Construction activities will require in-water work and are anticipated to require four in-water work periods. Temporary effects from in-water work will include construction or removal of piling/piers, which involves site preparation, pile driving, dewatering and isolation, and rewatering once work is complete. Work area isolation will require fish capture and release operations in the PRE.SUBMITTAl REC'D 14 South Bank Path/Pedestrian Viaduct Metro Plan Am~ndment Application, MA 09-4. July I, 2AV\; 2 1 2009 CMGS , INITIAL SUBMITTAL I August 17, 2009 40 <1..",: \ I~S WllLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE" . , WllLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (WG), DISCRETIONARY USE (DU), SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR), & FLOODPLAIN OYER LAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION Willamette River, which could affect both listed and non,listed fish species. All fis~ capture and release operations will be conducted by experienced biologists following guidelines established by ODFW and NMFS. ' A species list provided by. ORNHIC indicated that there are no federal- or state-listed ESA terrestrial wildlife species known to reside within the project area. There are reports of sensiti,ve or species of concern terrestrial wildlife within two miles of the project area; however there is . ,habitat that would support only one of these sensitive species in the project area (i.e., the northwestern pond turtle). There is a great blue heron rookery (which may have become inactive) along the Canoe Canal located about 800 feet east of the project area Eugene POS and WPRD staff have noted the ephemeral ponds located throughout the Whilamut Natural Area of Alton Baker Park provide habitat for amphibian species. Western meadowlark nesting habitat has been documented in the vicinity of the meadow immediately northwest of the project area. To avoid fish and wildlife species"and minimize temporary impacts from construction activities, all applicable OTIA III State Bridge Delivery Program EPS will be folloyved. Project EPS are included in the Phase J application. The Applicant proposed additional mitigation measures also identified in the Phase J approval and incorporated by reference herein. These findings together with the Plan Set and documentation submitted herewith demonstrate that this standard has been met to the greatest extent practicable. D. Identified scenic qualities and view-points shall be preserved. The proposed Project is located within ODOT's 1-5 right-of-way in essentially the same locatio~ as the decommissioned bridge. The decommissioned bridge is not considered a scenic resource. Upon completion, the Project will significantly reduce the amount of structures, specifically piers; within the Willamette River which will open up views of the river from surrounding vantage points (i.e'-the views from Alton Baker Park and the Eastgate Woodlands) and the river itself. The new bridges will have one pier near the center of the Willamette River and one on or near the south . bank of the riv~r to 'support the bridge structures. By comparison, the dec~mmissioned bridge has five piers 'in the water, and the detour bridge has six, for a total of II piers. The new bridges will provide a substantial net reduction in piers and visibility and vividness of the ,surrounding landforms and vegetation will be enhanced over the existing conditions. As such, the project will have' a " positive effect on scenic qualities, and viewpoints. These findings together with the Plan Set and documentation submitted herewith demonstrate that this standard has been met to the greatest extent practicable. E: The maintenance of public safety and protection of public and private property, especially from vandalism and trespass shall be provided for, to the maximum extent practicable. Paths and trails,widiin the Project site will, to the maximum extent practicable, be kept open, safe, and useable during construction. A continuous route across state-owned righooc~m'll1wl DtC'D bicycle/pedestrianpathways will be kept open and accessibl~ at all times on th~ \)bi=tIT'S1\fM,IMiYt fCI- , " AUG 21 2009 ,CMGS INITIAL SUBMITTAL I August 17, 2009 41 ~..-,,; ..1'" '.... 1-5 WllLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT -PHASE II , ' WllLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (WG), DISCRETIONARY USE (DU); SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR), & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION the extent practicable, the south side of th'e river during construction. Pedestrian and bicycle traffic will be detoured around the construction site work areas immediately adjacent 1-5 and along the Willamette River and rerouted on new temporary and permanent alignments. To minimize disruptions, the Applicant will implement TCPs for paths and trails; will coordinate with WPRD, EPOS and CPC on path and trail closures; and will provide advance public notice of' path and trail dosures. The Applicant's contractor will employ safety and security measures to minimize the potential for vandalism and trespass within construction staging and access areas. The majority of construction staging areas will be fully enclosed with security fencing to prevent vandalism and trespass. During 'construction activities, the Applicant's contractor will monitor access routes through the' construction zone, provide flagging for vehicles and pedestrians/bicyclists at appropriate areas within areas designated for construction operations, all of which will maintain safety and protect public property. Public property impacted by construction will be restored and enhanced prior to completion of , , the Project, as illustrated on Sheets LO.3-LO.3D, L3.0-L3.6A Landscape Plan (Exhibit C). These findings together with the Plan Set and documentation submitted herewith demonstrate that , this standard has been met to the greatest extent practicable. F. The natural vegetative fringe along the river shall be enhanced and protected to the maximum extent practicable. To minimize impacts to riparian vegetation during construction and operational activities the project will continue coordination with resource agencies (federal, state, and local) and implement OTIA III EPS, obtain regulatory permits (DSL Removal-Fill, USACE Section 404), provide site restoration and compensatory mitigation, and identify additional opportunities to minimize disturbances and enhance restoration. To minimize the extent of direct and indirect impacts to riparian'vegetation, additional mitigation measures will be. Proposed mitigation measures are identified in Section 4 and the Phase I application, and incorporated by reference herein. The Applicant has entered into formal agreements with WPRD regarding mitigation and conservation measures that will be executed during and following construction. Additional landscape mitigation measures included in the Proposal consist of: removal of invasive plants: replanting with native understory plants in riparian areas near the project; planting native vegetation to reestablish a riparian forest in other areas; and restoration of areas disturbed by the project to pre-construction conditions. Impacts to riparian areas during Project c~nstruction are unavoidable. The Project is designed to avoid aDd minimize impacts as much as feasible. Prior to completion of Phase II construction, landscape and open spaces areas will ,be replanted and/or restored to pre-construction conditions or better. The Project will result in a net increase of landscape areas, open space, and vegetation and will provide the maximum possible amount of ,landscape' area and open space following completion, as illustrated on Sheets LO.3-L0.3D, L3.0-L3.6A Landscape PlanlExhibit Cl , " " PJ<E.SUBMITIAL REC'D AUG 2 1 2009 CMGS INITIAL SUBMITTAL I August 17, 2009 42 1~5 WllLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE II . WllLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (WG). DISCRETIONARY USE (DU), SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR), & FlOOD~LA'IN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION ' These findings together with the Plan Set and documentation submitted herewith demonstrate that . this standard has been met to the greatest extent practicable. G. The location of known aggregate deposits shall be considered. Aggregate extraction may be permitted outside the Greenway Setback Area subject to compliance with State law, the underlying zoning district and conditions of approval designed to minimize adverse effects on water quality, fish and wildlife, vegetation, bank stabilization, strea~ flow, visual quality, quiet and safety and to guarantee reclamation. The Project will have no effect on existing locations of aggregate deposits. The Project proposed to replace the existing 1-5 bridges in essentially the same location. The Project does ni:lt involve aggregate extraction. The'standard does not apply. ;, H. Developments shall be directed away from the river to the greatest possible degree; provided, however, lands committed to urban uses shall be permitted to continue as urban uses, including port, public, industrial, commercial and residential uses, uses pertaining to navigational requirements, water and land access needs and related facilities. \ The Project site is located on land committed to an urban use. Statewide Planning Goal 15, Section K(2) defines "lands committed to urban use" in part as "those lands upon which the economic, developmental and locational factors have, when considered together, made the use of the property for other then urban purposes inappropriate." The Project site is physically developed with an interstate highway which will be active in its present location for the foreseeable future. Under numerous interpretations'of LCDC Goal 12 (Transportation), state highways are considered "urban uses." Multi-use pathways are also considered "urban uses" as they serve a transportation function. Accordingly, the proposed Project is an "urban use", is on land "committed" to "urban uses", and can continue as an "urban use" through' development of the replacement bridges and associated infrastructur.e. These findings together with the Plan Set and documentation, submitted herewith demonstrate tfiat this standard has been meno the greatest extent practicable. PRE.SIIRMITTAl REC'O AUG 2 1 2009 ,!.. CMGS' " INITIAL SUBMITTAL I August 17, 2009 43 .~...., .- <led .'-"0." .....;I9;;:f-' 1-5 WILLAMETIE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE II WILLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (WG), DISCRETIONARY USE (DU), SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR). & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION 6.2 DISCRETIONARY USE The Applicant notes that the City of Springfield has already reviewed and approved the Project and Phase I construction activities associated therewith as a Discretionary Use. Because Phase II simply permits the completion of Project construction as outlined in the applicant's Phase I submittal, reconsideration of the use here is in some respects redundant. Even so, the, Applicant provides findings of fact demonstrating compliance with all applicable discretionary use standards for Phase II below. To the extent that the Phase I Discretionary Use approval serves as justification to approve this application request, said 'justification is. incorporated herein by reference. SDC 5.9.120 Criteria: A Discretionary Use may be approved onlY,ifthe Planning Commission or Hearings Official finds that the proposOlI conforms with the Site Plan Review approval criteria specified in Section 5.17-125, where applicable, and the following approval criteria:, The Project is subject to Site Plan Review. The Applicant's Site Plan Review application, submitted concurrently herewith, demonstrates that the proposal conforms to all applicable approval criteria specified in Section 5.17-125. A. The proposed use conforms with applicable: I. Provisions of the Metro Plan; Pages III-D-4 and 5 of the Metro Plan set out the Willamette Greenway policies. Many of these' policies are directed to local governments rather than to individual propertY owners or to the use of individual properties. Of theremaining policies, only two (presented below in italics) are potentially relevant to the subject request: Policy 0.5: New development that locates along river corridors and watelWays shall be limited to uses that are compatible with the natural, scenic, and environmental qualities of those water f~atures. This policy has limited applicability to this proposal. Technically speaking, the proposed project is new 'development' due to the magnitude and duration of construction activities necessary to carry out the work. However, in essence the project proposed to replace the existing decommissioned bridges with new bridges in roughly the same location. The new bridges will be slightly wider and built to modern construction and safety standards. The Project may correctly be categorized as 'replacement' rather than new 'development', Demonstration that the proposed use is compatible with the natural, scenic, and environmental qualities of the Willamette River is found in the current use. On July 21, 2008, the Springfield City Council, together with the City of Eugene and Lane County, , adopted Ordinance No: 6227 amending the Metro Plan text including an exception to Goal 15 for the 1-5 Willamette Bridge Project. The Ordinance specifically amended the text of Policy D.II of the MetroPlan"for the "purposes of removing and replacing the decommissioned 1-5 bridge, the temporary detour bridge and the Canoe Canal bridge with two new parallel bridges * * *." This exception was found to comply with the statutory requirements governing the Greenway. PRE.SUBMITTAl REC'O CMGS INITIAL SUBMITTAL I August 17,2009 AU\i21Z0D5 ,44 / I-S WllLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE" WllLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAYDISTRICT DEVELOPMENT IyVG), DISCRETIONARY USE (DU), SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR), & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION Regarding the above policy, the Applicant has conducted extensive environmental investigation and documentation to plan, design, and execute the Project in a manner that is compatible with the natural, scenic, and environmental qualities of the Willamette'River. As described elsewhere in this application and the applications submitted concurrently herewith, the proposed use has been designed and sited to minimize impacts on resources to the greatest extent possible. The mitigation strategies and findings from the Applicant's Environmental Assessment are incorporated by reference herein. Palicy 0.11:' The taking .of an exception shall be required if a ~anwater-dependent transpanatian facility requires placing .of fill within the Willamette River greenway setback. Ordinance No. 6227 specifically amended the text of Policy D.ll of the Metro Plan as follows: ':4n exception to 'Statewide Planning Goal 15 Willa~ette River Greenway was appraved far Or~gan Depanment afTransponatian (ODOT) far purpases of removing and replacing the decommissianed 1-5 bridge, the temparary detaur bridge and the Canae Canal bridge with twa new parallel bridges (.one southbound and .one nanhbaund) within the 1-5 right-ar-way crassing the ' Willamette River and Canae Canol and within the Willamette River Greenway Setback line. The exceptian authorizes constructian and later removal .of .one .or mare temparary work bridges, demalitian .of the decammissioned 1-5 Willamette River Bridge, Canae Canol Bridge, and detour bridges; canstructian .of the twa replacement bridges; recanstructian .of the raadway appraaches ta the bridges (1-5 and ramps); rehabilitatian .of the praject area; and campletian .of any required mitigatian .of praject impaas. In assaciation with these tasks, the exceptian '(unher autharizes within the Willamette River Greenway Setback lin~ the additian and rem .ova; .offill within ODOT right-ar-way and rem .oval .of fill within 0 temparary slope easement east, of 1-5, This exceptian satisfies the criteria .of Oregon Administrative Rule '(OAR) 660-004-0022(6),.Willamette Greenway, and the exceptian requirements .of OAR 660-004-0020 Gaal 2 Pan lI(c) far a 'reasans' exceptian and pursuant ta OAR 660-004-0015, is hereby adapted as an amendment ta the Metro Plan text, Palicy 0.11, Chapter III, Sectian 0." The adopted Metro Plan text allows: I. The intensificatian .of use and develapment proposed by the bridge replacement praject and' assaciated multi-use path and pork facility impravements; , 2. The siting of non water-dependent or water-related uses within the Greenway setback line; and 3. The placing .of fill for a nan water-dependent transponatian facility within the Greenway setback line. As a whole the proposal is consistent with the applicable Willamette Greenway policies set out in the Metro Plan. These findings together with the Plan Set (Exhibit C) and documentation submitted herewith demonstrate that this standard has been met to the greatest extent practicable. 2. Refinement plans; The Project site is n'ot located within an area subject to an adopted refinement plan. This standard does nota'pply. ..;' ' PRE-SUBMI1TAl RECIO AUr2 1 ?nnQ ,U 4S CMGS INITIAL SUBMITTAL I August 17, 2009 ". "At .~,,*'~'":l.'" .... :..;", 1-5 WllLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE II , WllLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT ('NG), DISCRETIONARY USE (DU). SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR), & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION 3. Plan District standards; The Project is proposed on land within the PLO - Public Land & Open Space zoning district and within ODOT's 1-5 right-of-way. Low impact publidacilities are permitted outright as secondary uses in the PLO district. The Proposal involves reconfiguration of bicycle and pedestrian paths in the Eastgate Woodlands, within the PLO district. SDC 6.1-110 defines low impact public facilities as U[a]ny public or semi-public facility that has minimal olfactory, visual or auditory impacts which is permitted subject to the design standards of this Code." Bicycle and pedestrian facilities by their ' nature meet the stated definition of low impact public facilities, The Proposal complies with PLO district standards. Further demonstration oficompliance with applicable standards is found in the Applicant's Site Plan Review application for the Project, submitted concurrently herewith. These findings together with the Plan Set (Exhibit C) and documentation submitted herewith demonstrate that this standard has been met to, the greatest extent practicable. ' 4. Conceptual Development Plans, or The Project is not within an area subject to an approved conceptual development plan. This standard does not apply. 5. Specific Development Standards in this Code; The Project is located partially on land within the PLO district. SDC 4.7-203 sets out specific development standards for the PLO district. The specific development standards apply to: a) access on arterial or collector streets; b) stadiums, swimming pools and other major noise generators; c) community and regional parks; d) special uses; e) RV parks and campgroul)ds within regional parks; f) elementary and middle school~; g) wellness centers; and, h) pedestrian amenities for public buildings in mixed uses Metro Plan land use designations. The Proposal does not involve uses subject to specific development standards as noted above. This standard does not apply. - B. The site under consideration is suitable for the proposed use, considering: I. The location, size, design and operating characteristics of the use (operating characteristics include but are not limited to parking, traffic, noise, vibration, emissions, light, glare, odor, dust, visibility, safety, and aesthetic conside~ations, where applicable); , As part of Discretionary Use approval for. the detour bridge, the City determined that this criterion would be met if the application met the standards for an exception authorizing non-water dependant or non-water related uses within the Greenway. . On July 21, 2008, the Springfield City Council, together with the City of Eugene and Lane County, 'adopted Ordinance No 6227 amending the Metro Plan text including an exception to Goal 15 for' the 1-5 WilIamette Bridge Project. The adopted metro plan text allows ufilhe sitin;..of nRP~fl.ter- dependent or wat,er-related uses within the Greenway setback line." PRI:.SUBMh IAL t<tl",U ' AUG 2 1 2009 CMGS INITIAL SUBMITT All August 17, 2009 > 46 i-s WlLLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE II WILLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT CNG), DISCRETIONARY. USE (DU), SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR), & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY, DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION The Project has been granted an exception authorizing non-water dependen.t or non-water related uses within the Greenway. This standard is satisfied. 2. Adequate and safe circulation exists for vehicular access to and from the proposed site, and on-site circulation and emergency response as well as pedestrian, bicycle and transit circulation; Construction access to the project site will be provided from state-owned property adjacent to Jenkins Drive, extending south from Franklin Boulevard. As part of Phase I work, the Applicant proposed to construct a temporary access route extending from this property to access the south side ofthe project site. Besides Franklin Boulevard, no o~her streets or roads within Springfield will be impacted by Phase II work and ~he Proposal will not impact on-site vehicular circulation or emergency response. Judkins Road, a Lane County facility, was closed permanently as part of the Project. Intermittent staging/closures will be required on 1-5 and local roadways during construction. Closures and traffic control will be required to provide movement of construction equipment and traffic inlout construction sites, as well as during demolition of several existing bridge spans. ' Pedestrian and bike traffic will be detoured around the construction site work areas immediately adjacent 1-5 and along the Willamette River and rerouted on new temporary and permanent alignments. Paths and trails will, to the maximum extent practicable, be kept open, safe, and useable during, construction. A continuous route across state-owned rightoof-way for the bicyclelpedestrian pathways will be kept open and accessible at all times on both the north side, and to the extent practicable, the south side of the river during construction. A Traffic Management Plan (TMP) will be implementedto provide the details behind the development of Traffic Control Plan (TCP) and other measures that will be put in place for the, construction ofthe Project, ,as well as to minimize disruptions to motorists, emergency response, the freight industry, and communities, withoutcompromising public or worker safety, or the quality of work being performed. These findings together with the documentation submitted herewith demonstrate that this standard has been met to the greatest extent practicable. 3. The natural and physical features of the site, including but not limited to, riparian areas, regulated wetlands, natural stormwater management/drainage areas and wooded areas shall be adequately considered in the project design; . North of the Willamette River, Springfield has designated the Whilamut Natural Area as a significant Goal 5 resource. On the south side of the river, Springfield has established 75 foot riparian setbacks along the Willamette River to comply with federal the Clean Water Act and Endangered Species Act. The Metro Plan Natural Assets and Constraints Working Paper identifies the Willamette River Greenway i~ Figure JI and identifies the Willamette River as a fish spawning'river. According to PRE.SUBMITTAL REC'O AUG 2 1 Z009 CMGS INITIAL SUBMITTAL I August 17,2009 47 ". 'i:... ~. ~,-" 1-5 WllLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE II WllLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (WG). DISCRETIONARY USE (DU), SITE PLAN , REVIEW (SPR), & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION ODFW, two salmonid populations listed wider the Endangered Species Act (ESA) are documented as occurring within the reach of the Willamette River that flows through the project area: . Upper Willamette River spring Chinook (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) and Critical Habitat- federally threatened (FT) . Columbia River bull trout (Salvelinus confiuentus) Distinct Population Segment (DPS) .and Critical Habitat - FT Construction activities will require incwater work and are 'anticipated to require four in-water work periods. Temporary effects from in-water work will include construction or removal of piling/piers, which involves site preparation, pile driving, dewatering and isolation,and rewatering once work is complete. Work area isolation will require fish capture and release operations in the Willamette River, which could affect both listed and non-listed fish species. All fish capture and release operations will, be conducted by experienced biologists following guidelines established by ODFW and NMFS. A species list provided by ORNHIC indicated that there are no federal- or state-listed ESA terrestrial wildlife species known to reside within the project area. There are reports of sensitive or species of concern terrestrial wildlife within two miles of the project area; however there is habitat that would support only one of these sensitive species in the project area (i.e., the northwestern pond turtle). There is a great blue heron rookery (which may have become inactive) along the Canoe Canal located about 800 feet east of the project area. Eugene POS and WPRD staff have noted the ephemeral ponds located throughout the Whilamut Natural Area of Alton Baker Park provide habitat for amphibian species, Western meadowlark nesting habitat has been documented in the vicinity of the meadow immediately northwest of the p~oject area. To avoid fish and wildlife species and minimize temporary impacts from construction activities, all applicable OTIA III State Bridge Delivery Program' EPS will be implemented to reduce the extent of direct and indirect impacts to fish and wildlife species. The Applicant's Riparian Area Protection Report (Exhibit F) addresses the proposed riparian area protection and restoration methods relative to the Project. The Project has been designed to minimize impacts to areas currently within the riparian protection area associated with the project site. The majority of impacts will occur in areas that are currently degraded, contain little vegetation, and are dominated by non-native vegetation. The short-term impacts to the riparian corridor,' including tree removal and ground disturbance;will be mitigated using the proposed methods described in the submittal materials. These methods will restore and improve riparian area functions by assisting the maintenance of temperature, channel stability; flood storage and groundwater recharge, decreasing sedimentation, and increasing wildlife habitat by removing invasive species and increasing native vegetation. To minimize the impacts to riparian vegetation during construction and operational activities the project will continue coordination with resource agencies (federal, state, and local) and implement OTIA III EPS, comply with regulatory permits (DSL Removal-Fill, USACE Section 404), provide site restoration and compensatory mitigatiof], and identify additional opportup~~ffAteREC'D ' AUG 2 1 2009 CMGS INITIAL SUBMITTAL I August 17, 2009 48 ~ ~ ,:",,'" ,. ; 'f r;,. ,.... 1-5 WllLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE II WllLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (WG), DISCRETIONARY USE (DU), SITE PLAN .REVIEW (SPR), & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRicT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION disturbances, The Applicant proposes additional mitigation measures identified in the Phase I 'approval and incorporated by reference herein. . The City of Springfield Local and National Wetlands Inventory.. (L WI) identifies wetlands within the project site associated with Canoe Canal. The Applicant has conducted detailed wetland delineations of the project site, which are included as Exhibit E. As shown o~ Sheets LO.2-LO.2A, , L2.0-L2.6 Site Plan (Exhibit q, Phase II development will result in permanent impacts to designated wetlands. The applicant will mitigate these permanent wetland impacts through the purchase of credits in an approved off-site wetland mitigation bank. The applicant has, purchased 0,05 credits at the West Eugene Wetland Mitigation Bank as compensatory mitigation for permanent wetland impacts. Compensatory mitigation for temporary and permanent waters , impacts includes planting and establishment of a 1.907-acre riparian forest within the northwest quadrant of the river crossing and 1.026-acre of stream and associated riparian area restoration in the concrete lined unnamed tributary of the Willamette River (Waters 4) in the southwest quadrant of the river crossing. Additional waters mitigation will be accomplished by reducing' the number of bjlnt footings currently associated with the detour and decommissioned bridges within the Willa.mette River (0.027-acre net reduction in bent area). Wetland. impacts described herein are based on the entire project (Phase I and Phase II). At Project completion, disturbed wetland vegetation and hydrology will be reestablished (for temporary impacts) or mitigated (for permanent impacts), as illustrated Sheets LO.3-LO.3D, L3.0-L3.6A Landscape Plan (Exhibit q. As illustrated on Sheets LO.2-LO.2A, L2.0-L2.6 Site Plan (Exhibit.q and Sheets CO. I , C I.O-C 1.6 Grading Plan (Exhibit q, the Project will not alter natural drainageways that serve a stormwater treatment function or affect existing stormwater treatment facilities. The Project involves reconfiguration of bicycle and pedestrian paths in the Eastgate Woodlands and south of Franklin Boulevard. The paths will be paved and will require new stormwater treatment facilities as described below. North of the Willamette River in Springfield the proposed path is located approximately 180 feet from Canoe Canal and 200 feet from the Willamette River. Runoff from the path flows overland and is infiltrated prior to reaching either Canoe Canal or the Willamette River. This path currently , receives stormwater treatment ,from the combination of the existing vegetation and infiltration. The proposed path will be treated by overland flow and infiltration using the existing vegetation and ground surrounding the path, as illustrated on Sheets CO.2, CO.2A,' C2.0-C2.6 Stormwater and Utilities Plan (Exhibit q. South of the Willamette River runoff from the existing path flows overland to an unnamed tributary associated with Glenwood Slough and then flows into the Willamette River. This path receives water quality treatment via sheet flow through existing vegetation. A segment of the path, from the existing Willamette River Bridge to the end of the proposed relocation, currently receives no stormwater treatment. Runoff from this section of the path flows directly into either, the concrete-lined channel associated with the unnamed tributary or into a path-side ditch and is conveyed to the Willamette River: The proposed path will be treated via construction of a 5-foot vegetated filter strip, as illustrated on Sheets CO.2, CO.2A, C2.0-C2.6 Stormwater and Utilities Plan (Exhibit C). PRE.SIIRMITTAL REC'O AUG 2 1 2009 CMGS INITIAL SUBMITTAL I August 17,2009 49 , 1-5 WllLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE II WllLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (yVG). DISCRETIONARY USE (DU), SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR), & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION Within the project site, the Eastgate Woodlands are primarily forested and contain extensive' wooded areas. Trees are also found within the ODOT 1-5 ROW., As described in the Applicant's Environmental Assessment (EA), the Project has ,been designed to minimize impacts to trees and wooded areas. The Project will not result in any tree removal within'the Eastgate Woodlands. ' The Applicant proposes extensive tree preservation and protection activities, as illustrated on Sheets LO,I, L 1.0-L 1.6, L 1.9A-L 1.9C Tree Preservation and Removal Plan (Exhibit C), to preserve and protect wooded areas not affected by the proposed construction activities. Furthermore, the Applicant's proposed restoration activities, as illustrated Sheets LO.3-LO.3D,L3.0-L3~6A Landscape Plan (Exhibit C). will enhance wooded areas and 'restore areas impacted by construction to pre- construction conditions following the completion of work. These findings together with the Plan Set (Exhibit C) and documentation submitted herewith demonstrate that this standard has been met to the greatest extent practicable. 4. Adequate public 'facilities and services are available, including but not limited to, utilities, streets, storm drainage facilities, sanitary sewer and other public infrastructure. The Project does not involve the extension of public utilities or expansion of existing storm drainage facilities. Streets in the vicinity of the project site are adequate to serve construction access requirements. This standard is satisfied. C. Any adverse effects of the proposed use on adjacent properties and on the public can be 'mitigated through the: I. Application of other Code standards (including, but not limited to: buffering from less intensive uses and increased setbacks); Phase II work outside of ODOT's 1-5 ROW is subject to development standards in SDC Chapter' 4. A comprehensive review Jor compliance with development code standards will occur at the time of construction permit submittal. The Applicarit's Site Plan Review and Floodplain Overlay District Development applications for the Project, submitted herewith, provide further demonstration of compliance with development standards subject to Phase II work. These __ findings together with the Plan Set (Exhibit C) and documentation ,submitted herewith demonstrate that this standard is met. 2. Site Plan Review approval conditions, where applicable; Site Plan Review is required for the Project. The City can impose approval conditions as they deem necessary. This standard is satisfied. 3. Other approval conditions that may be required by the Approval Authority; and/or Through this application and concurrent Site Plan Review and Floodplain Overlay District Development applications. the City can impose approval conditions as they deem necessary. This standard is satisfied. PRE.SUBMITIAL REC'D AUG 2 12009 CMGS INITIAL SUBMITTAL I August 17,2009 50 , 1:5 WILLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE" , WILLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT ryvG), DISCRETIONARY USE (DU), SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR), & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP).APPLlCATIOI\I 4. A proposal by the applicant that meets or exceed~ the cited Code' standards and/or approval conditions. This Proposal documents extensive mitigation measures proposed by the Applicant, as described in Section 4. Those measures together with the findings, Plan Set (Exhibit C). ~nd 'documentation submitted herewith demonstrate that the Proposal meets and exceeds applicable Code standards. The Project is not subject to any existing approval conditions. This standard is satisfied. D. Applicable Discretionary Use criteria in other Sections ofthis Code: I. Wiioeless telecommunications systems facilities requiring Discretionary Use approval are exempt from Subsections A;-C., above but shall comply with the approval criteria specified in Section 4.3-145. The Project does not involve a wireless telecommunications systems facility, This standard does not apply. " 2. Alternative design standards, for multifamily development are exempt from Subsections A.-C~, above but shall comply with the approval criteria specified in Section 3.2-245;' , The Project does'not involve multifamily development. This standard does not apply. 3. Fences requiring Discretionary Use approval are exempt from Subsections A.-C., above b!Jt shall comply with the approval criteria specified in Section 4.4-115C. ' The Project does not involve fences requiring Discretionary Use approval. This standard does not apply. 4. The siting of public elementary, middle and high schools requiring, Discretionary Use approval is exempt from Subsections A.:....C., above but shall comply with the approval criteria specified in Section 4.7- 195. ' The Project does not involve public elementary, middle. or high schools, This standard does not ~~~ ' PRE-~IIRMITTAL REC'O AUG2 1 2009 " '. CMGS INITIAL SUBMITTAL I August 17,2009 , 51 1-5 yYlLLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE II WlLLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT 0NG), DISCRETIONARY' USE (DU), SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR). & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION, 6.3 Site Plan Review Approval Criteria (SDC 5.1.7-125) The enclosed findings apply to Phase II work as described earlier in this Proposal. A. The zoning is consistent with the Metro Plan diagram, and/or the appl~cable Refinement,Plan diagram, Plan D,istriCt map, and Conceptual Development Plan. . The Eugene-Springfield Metropolitan Area General Plan (Metro Plan) diagram shows the area impacted by this Proposal as being within the Parks and Open Space, Willamene River Greenway and HeavY Industri<l;1 plan designations. To the extent that the proposed activities are for transportation facilities and are located within existing public rights-of-way, the proposed activities are consistent with the land use diagram as ancillary transportation facilities and uses. The project site is not located within the boundaries of any applicable Refinement Plan, Plan Districts, or Conceptual Development Plans. The following findings of compliance address applicable Metro Plan Policies. Economic Element Policy B.18: Encourage the development o( transponotion (acilities, which would improve access to industrial and commercial areas and improve (reight inovement capabilities by implementing the policies and projects in the Eugene-Springfield Metropolitan Area Transponation Plan (JronsPlan) and the Eugene Airpon Master Plan. Replacing the decommissioned 1-5 Willamette River Bridge with two new bridges will maintain access, mobility, and freight movement capabilities that the decommissioned bridge and temporary detour bridge have provided. By ensuring that mobility is maintained along the Interstate highway system through Eugene, and Springfield, the replacement bridges will provide convenient access to industrial and commercial areas on connecting roads. Reconstructing the bridges to modern design standards is identified as Project 150 in TransPlan. ' Environmental Resources Element Metro Plan policies C.15, C.16 and C.I? identify the applicable wetland, significant wildlife habitat and significant riparian corridor maps that shall be used to identify said resources for notice and pro,tection. This Proposal is a concurrent Willamette Greenway Overlay District Development, Discretionary Use, and Floodplain Overlay District Development application. The criteria of approval for stated applications in addressed by the Applicant in Section 6. The Metro Plan Natural Assets and Constraints Working Paper identifies the Willamette River Greenway in Figure J I and identifies the Willamette River as a fish spawning river. According to ODFW, two salmonid populations listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) are documented as occurring ,within the reach of the Willamette River that flows through the project area; Upper Willamette River spring Chinook (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) and Columbia River,bull trout (Salvelinus con~uentus). North of the Willamette River, Springfield has designated the Whilamut Natural Area as a significant GoalS resource. On the south side of the river, Springfield hapRE~SUBMmAL~~C'D NJ~9~ 1.2.009 CMGS INITIAL SUBMITTAL I August 17, 2009 52 '.'.. I~S WILLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE" WILLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (WG), DiSCRETIONARY USE (DU), SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR), & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION ' riparian setbacks along the Willamette River to comply with federal the Clean Water-Act and Endangered Species Act. A species list provided by ORNHIC indicated that there are no federal- or state-listed ESA terrestrial wildlife species known to reside within the project area. There isa great blue heron rookery (which may have become inactive) along the Canoe Canal located about 800 feet east of the project area, Eugene POS and WPRD staff have noted the ephemeral ponds located, throughout the Whilamut Natural Area of Alton Baker Park provide habitat ,for amphi_bian species. Western meadowlark nesting habitat has been documented in the vicinity of,the meadow immediately northwest of the project area. To avoid fish and wildlife species and minimize temporary impacts from construction activities, all applicable OTIA III State Bridge Delivery Program EPS will be implemented to reduce the extent of direct and indirect impacts to fish and wildlife species. Construction activities will require in-water work and are antiCipated to require four in-water work periods. Temporary effects from in-water work will include construction or removal of piling/piers, which involves site' preparation,pile driving, dewatering and isolation, and rewatering once work is,complete. W,ork area isolation will require fish capture and release operations in the Willamette River, which could affect both listed and non-listed fish species, All fish capture and release operations will be conducted by experienced biologists following guidelines established by ODFW and NMFS. As shown on Sheets LO,2-LO.2A, L2.0-L2.6 Site Plan (Exhibit C), Phase II development will result in permanerit impacts to designated wetlands. The Applicant proposes to mitigate these ' permanent .wetland impacts through the purchase of credits in an approved off-site wetland mitigation bank. Specifically, the Applicant has purchased 0.05 credits at the West Eugene Wetland Mitigation Bank as compensatory mitigation for permanent wetland impacts. Compensatory , mitigation for temporary and permanent waters impacts includes planting and establishment of a 1.907-acre riparian forest within the northwest quadrant of the river crossing and I.026-acre of stream and associated riparian area restoration in the concrete lined unnamed tributary of the : . Willamette River (Waters 4) in the southwest quadrant of the river crossing. Additional waters mitigation will be accomplished by reducing the n,umber of bent footings currently associated with the detour and decommissioned bridges within the Willamette River (0.027-acre net. reduction in bent area). Site restoration within the Project area is designed.to restore all areas disturbed during construction of the Project.' The objectives of site restoration for the Project are to prevent erosion, to provide stream bank stabilization, to improve water quality, to improve native plant species composition, to improve fish and wildlife habitat, and to provide aesthetically pleasing vegetation composition within key Project areas. All wetlands temporarily impacted by the proje.ct will be restored and enhanced, as illustrated on Sheets LO.3-LOJD, L3.0-L3.6A Landscape Plan ~~0 ' ".,' Metro Plan policies C22, C23 and C24 address noise and appropriate noise mitigation measures for the d~sign of rew highway facilities. For the Project, it is predicted that changes in noise levels will range frori'd:Feduction of I dBA to an increase 'of 3 dBA over existing conditions. Changes in noise levels are anticipated due to minor changes in roadway alignment, adjustments in noise shielding through construction of new soundwalls (discussed further below) an~~:StmlVltrrAL~tC'D All/" 'l 1 7nnq CMGS INITIAL SUBMITTAL I August 17, 2009 " ..--.:. - ~ S3 ri"''''''''__'''' 1-5 WILLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE II WILLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (WG), DISCRETIONARY USE (DU), SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR), & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION not associated with the Project. The January 2008 Environmental Assessment concluded that no substantial noise level increases (i.e., an increase of 10 dBA over existing levels) would result from the Project. These findings demonstrate that no noise mitigation' measures, beyond those already proposed, are needed as part of this application request. The Applicant notes that two soundwalls are identified in the original project requirements and are defined within the Agency report titled 1-5 Willamette River Bridge Projea Bundle 220, Noise Technical : Repart, dated January 2008 (copy available on request). Within Springfield's jurisdictional boundary, the applicant proposes to construct a northbound soundwall on the north side of the Willamette River, as illustrated on Sheets LO.2-LO.2A, L2.0-L2.6 Site Plan (Exhibit C). The soundwall will mitigate noise impacts on residential development located in the adjacent Anderson Lane Subdivision. Palicy C.30: Except as atherwise allowed according ta Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) regulations; development shall be prohibited in floodways if it could result in an increased flood level. The floadway is the channel of a river ar 'ather water course and the adjacent land area that must be reserved to discharge a one-percent-chance flood in any given year. ' The 1-5 Willamette River Bridge is located within a FEMA designated regulatory f100dway and floodplain. Therefore, the design of the replacement bridge must satisfy the regulations set forth in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The NFIP requires that any modifications that cause a rise in the Base Flood Elevations (BFEs, which corresponds to water surface elevations associated with the I OO-year flood event) must be approved by FEMA. The proposed structure satisfies the requirements of the NFIP and will not cause a rise in BFEs; therefore FEMA approval is not required. The no-rise condition is also a requirement of ODOT for any bridge replacement project. In planning the Project, two pier location scenarios were considered (Proposed Option A and Proposed Option B) as shown in the Environmental Assessment for the project. The Phase I construction approval permitted the construction of bridge sub-structures (piers) which conform to Option A. For the Environmental Assessment (EA), the hydraulic conditions of the 1-5 Willamette River Bridge Project were analyzed using the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers' HEC-RAS model. Natural, existing, and proposed conditions (with pier locations Options A and B) were modeled. Conservative assumptions regarding pier size were used for this modeling, The Applicant has conducted detailed hydraulic analysis for, the Project confirming that, at the conclusion of Phase II construction activities, the Project will result in.no net rise of the base flood elevation. The hydraulic analysis is a component of the Applicant's Floodplain Overlay District Development application and included in the submittal as Section 6.4. The FP application is' subject to review and approval by the City of Springfield and is submitted concurrently herewith. Acting as the local authority to irnplement FEMA regulations, the City of Springfield's review of the Project for compliance with the development standards at SDC 3.3-420 will provide assurance that the above criterion is satisfied, PRE.SUBMITIAl REC'O AUG 212.009 CMGS INITIAL SUBMITTAL I Augustl?,2009 54 1~5 WILLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE II, '. WILLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (yVG), DISCRETIONARY USE (DU), SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR), & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION ' As detailed in the applicant's approved Phase I Floodplain Overlay District Development permit . application, '5 temporary f100dway encroachments are,needed to facilitate construction of the replacement bridge. Exhibit J, 1-5 Willamette River Bridge FEMA Cross Sections, shows that Phase II construction activities will result in a net decrease in floodplain elevations as compared with the pre project condition. Given (I) the temporary nature of the Phase I floodplain impacts, (2) that the Phase I impacts, as approved, are necessary to achieve the net decrease in floodplain elevation resulting from the Phase II construction activIties proposed herein, and (3) that the project engineer has demonstrated and certified that'Phase II construction activities will result in a net decrease in floodplain elevations compared to the pre project condition, the Project meets the intent of Policy C.30. ' Policy C.3/: When development is allowed to occur in the f100dway or,f1oodwoy fringe, local regulations shall control such development in order to mini;'ize the potential danger to life and property. Within the UGB, development should result in in-filling of partially developed land. Outside the UGB, areas affeaed by the f100dway and f100dway fringe shall be proteaed for their agricultural and sand and gravel resource values, their open space and recreational potential, and their value to water resources. The proposed replacement bridges are located within the Urban Growth Boundaries of Eugene and Springfield. Portions of the Project area consist of developed urban lands and portions of the Project area consist of non-urban areas. Both Eugene and Springfield have adopted ordinances' regulating construction within floodplains and f1oodways. The following permit(s), submitted herewith, demonstrate compliance with those sections of the Springfield ordinance regulating development in the f100dway or floodplain: . A Type I Floodplain Overlay District Development permit will be obtained from the City of Springfield for all Phase II construction activities occurring in designated floodplain or f100dway boundaries within Springfield. ' , The project, will comply with approval conditions imposed during the permitting process. Willamette River Greenwav. River Corridors. arid Waterwavs Element Policy 0.5: New development that locates along river corridors and waterways shall be limited to uses that are compatible with the natural, scenic, and environmental qualities of those water features. This policy has limited applicability to this proposal. Technically speaking, the Project is new 'development' due to the magnitude and duration of construction activities necessary to carry out the work., The, Project is not a change of 'use'. In essence, the Project proposes to replace the existingd~~<;>mmissioned bridge and detour bridge with new bridges in roughly the same location. The niNv'liridges will be slightly wider and built to modern construction and safety standards. The Project may.sorrectly be categorized as 'replacement' rather than new 'development'. 15 SHR 2009-00001. City of Springfield. , PRE-SUBMITTAL REC'O AUG2 1 2009 CMGS iNITIAL SUBMITTAL I August. I 7, 2009 55 J ".' 1-5 WILLAMmE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE II WILLAMmE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (WG). DISCRETIONARY USE (DU). SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR), & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPI..ICATION ,Demonstration that the proposed,use is compatible with the natural, scenic, and environmental qualities of the Willamette River is found in the current use. On July 21, 2008, the Springfield City Council, together with the City of Eugene and Lane County, adopted Ordinance No 6227 amending the Metro Plan text including an exception to, Goal 15 for the 1-5 Willamette Bridge Project. The Ordinance specifically amended the text of Policy D.I.I of the Metro, Plan for the "purposes of removing and replacing the decommissioned 1-5 bridge, the temporary detour bridge and the Canoe Canal bridge with tWo new parallel bridges * * *." This exception was found to comply with the statutory requirements governing the Greenway. In regards to the above policy, the Applicant has conducted extensive environmental investigation , and documentation to plan, design, and execute the Project in a manner that is compatible with the natural, scenic, and environmental qualities of the Willamette River, As described elsewhere in this application, the proposed use has been designed and sited to minimize impacts on resources to the greatest extent possible. The mitigation strategies and findings from the Applicant's Environmental Assessment are incorporated by reference herein. Policy 0.11: The taking o( an exception shall be required i( a nonwater-dependent transportation (acility requires placing o( fill within the Wil/amette River Greenway setback. As noted above, on July 21, 2008, the Springfield City Council, together with the City of Eugene and Lane County, adopted Ordinance No 6227 amending the M,etro Plan text including an exception to Goal 15 for the 1-5 Willamette Bridge Project. The Ordinance specifically amended the text of Policy D.11 ofthe Metro Plan as follows: "An exception to Statewide Planning Goal 15 Wil/amette River Greenway was approved (or Oregon Department o( Transportation (ODOT) (or purposes o( removing and replacing the , decommissioned 1-5 bridge, the temporary detour bridge cmd the Canoe Canal bridge with two new parallel bridges (one southbound and one northbound) within the 1-5 right-of-way crossing the Wil/amette River and Canoe Canal and within the Wil/amette River Greenway Setback line. The exception authorizes construction and later removal o( one or more temporary work bridges, demolition o( the decommissioned 1-5 Wil/amette River Bridge, Canoe Canal Bridge.. and detour , bridges; construaion o( the two replacement bridges; reconstruction o( the roadway approaches to the bridges (1-5 and ramps); rehabilitation o( the projea area; and completion o( any required mitigation o( projea impacts. In association with these tasks, the exception (urther authorizes within the Wil/amette River Greenway Setback line the addition and removal offill within ODOT right-of-way and removal o( fill within a temporary slope easement east o( 1-5. This exception satisfies the criteria o(Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 660-004-0022(6), Wil/amette Greenway, and the exception requirements o( OAR 660-004-0020 Goal 2 Part lI(c) (or a 'reasons' exception and pursuant to OAR 660-004-00 IS, is hereby adopted as an amendment to the Metro Plan text, Policy 0.11, Chapter III, Section D." PRE.SUBMITIAl RECID AUG2 1 2009 ' I. The' intensification o( use and development proposed by the bridge replacement projea and associated multi-use path and park (acility improvements; The adopted metro plan text allows: 2. The siting o( non water-dependent or water-related uses within the Greenway setback line; and CMGS INITIAL'SUBMITT AL r August 17, 2009 56 .. r-5 WllLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE II , WllLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAYDI5TRICT DEVELOPMENT rNG), DISCRETIONARY USE (DU), SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR), & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION 3. The placing 0((,11 (or a non water-dependent transportation (acility within the Greenway setback h ' As a whole the proposal is consistent with the applicable Willamette Greenway policies set out in the Metro Plan, This criterion is satisfied. Environmental Desip'n Element Policy E4:Public and private (acilities shall be designed and located:in a manner thOt preserves and enhances desirable (eatures o( local and neighborhood areas and promotes their sense o( identity. The Applicant notes that public participation and involvement has occurred throughout the planning, design and'development process in accordance with Statewide Planning Goal I and ODOT administrative rules. As parr of the Project, ODOT established a Community Advisory , Group (CAG) composed of representatives of local neighborhood associations, parks departments (Eugene and Willamalane), the Citizen Planning Committee for the Whilamut Natural Area, chambers of commerce, and the University of Oregon that has been involved in the development of the project with continued involvement during selection of the bridge tYpe; its design, and ' construction. In addition to the aesthetic elements of the bridge itself, the Project also includes a number of riparian area, pedestrian and bicycle path, and alternative mode infrastructure, enhancements as' well as natural and historic restoration activities including but not limited to: Restoration and enhancement of the unnamed tributary associated with Glenwood Slough on the south side ofthe Willamette River(Phase II) . Development of a South Bank Interpretive Area including an informational kiosk (Phase II) . Permanent extensions of the multi-use paths, including the Canoe Canal Path, on the north and south sides of the river (Phase II) - . Extensive landscaping and riparian area restoration within the greenway (Phase II) In addition to the enhancements described generally above, a subset of the CAG has developed on overall theme, identified as the "Whilamut Passage," intended to establish an enduring identity for the area surrounding the bridge. The theme uses different places, uses, images, and language to ' integrate and reflect aesthetic enhancements in the project. Subsequent to development of the Whilamut Passage theme, the Applicant has facilitated a sequence of design workshops to generate a palette of potential aesthetic enhancement opportunities. The aesthetic enhancements are listed in Section 4.4 and incorporated by reference herein. The Applicant is currently in the process of refining the list and identifying the artists, craftspeople and subcontractors needed to create the enhancements. The proposed projects will preserve and enhance the existing features of the environment imm'ediately surrounding the 1-5 Bridge. In addition, the Bridge itself will preserve and enhance desirable features of the local area and promote a sense of identity. These improvements, together with the Bridge, will contribute to and promote the area's identity as a primary gateway between Eugene and Springfield. .. ; ~ ~, . '.' PRE-SUBMllTAL REC'O AUG 2 1 2009 F./O: Protect'and manage existing and (uture transportation infrastructure. CMGS , INITIAL SUBMITTAL I August 17. 2009' 57 ~; iJ 1-5 WILLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE II WILLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT 0NG). DISCRETIONARY USE (DU),.5ITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR), & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION The 1-5 Willamette River Bridge Projecueplaces a structurally deficient bridge withtwo new permanent bridges built to accommodate anticipated future traffic volumes, freight loads and natural hazard events (e.g. floods" earthquakes, etc.). The project contributes to the long-term resiliency of the interstate transportation network and ensures local access to essential goods and services during an emergency. This bridge replacement reflects an effort to manage and protect the 1-5 corridor, an essential part of the region and state's existing transportation infrastructure. Policy F.14: Address the mobility and safety needs of motorists, transponation users, bicyclists, pedestrians, and the needs of emergency vehicles when planning and constructing roadway system improvements. 1-5 across the Willamette River is an existing transportation facility identified in T ransPlan and the Oregon Highway Plan (OHP). Because the original 1-5 bridge is structurally deficient and had to be decommissioned, a new permanent bridge is needed to address the safety and mobility needs of motorists and facilitate efficient movement of emergency vehicles between die north and south sections of Eugene and Springfield. The new permanent replacement bridges can and will be designed to meet applicable state and federal safety and mobility standards. The temporary detour bridge cannot accommodate the safety needs of motorists because it does not meet current seismic standards and the construction methods used to build it only met environmental requirements as they applied to temporary, not permanent, structures. In regard to the mobility and safety needs of bicyclists and pedestrians, construction activities and staging locations will impact the existing network of multi~use (bicycle and pedestrian) paths extending along the north and south sides of the Willamette River. This Proposal involves a comprehensive program to reconstruct and improve paths and trails affected by the project to ensure that necessary and adequate public access will be provided along both sides of the Willamette River at the completion 'of the Project. The findings from SDC 3.3-3.25 D, are incorporated by reference herein. ' Paths and trails will, to the maximum extent practicable, be kept open, safe, and useable during construction. To minimize disruptions to paths and emergency access routes, the Applicant will implement a Traffic Control Plan (TCP); will coordinate with WPRD on path and trail closures; and will provide advance public notice of path and trail closures. Policy F.15: Motor vehicle level of service policy: 'a) Use motor vehicle level of service standards to maintain acceptable and reliable performance on the roadway system. These standards shall be used for: ' ( I) Identifying capacity deficiencies on the roadway system. (2) Evaluating the impaas, on roadways of amendments to transponation plans, acknowledged comprehensive plans and land-use regulations, pursuant to the TPR (OAR 660-012-0060). , (3) Evaluating development applications for consistency with the land~use regulations of the, applicable local government jurisdiction. ' PRE-SUBMITIAl REC'O AUG 2 1 2009 CMGS INITIAL SUBMITTAL I August 17. 2009 58 I 1:5 WlLLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE II , WILLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DlSTRICT,DEVELOPMENT f'NG). DISCRETIONARY USE (DU), SITE PLAN , ' , REVIEW (SPR). &FLOODP,LAlN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION b) Acceptable and reliable performance is defined by the following levels o( service under peok hour traffic conditions: LOS E within Eugene's Central Areo Transportation Study (CATS) area and LOS D elsewhere. c) Performance standards (ram the OHP shall be applied on state (acilities in the Eugene-Springfield metropolitan orea. This Prop'osalis intended to implement the prior Metro Plan Amendment decision which ensures that mobility is maintained over the planning period. The 1-5 Willamene River replacement bridges will be striped to provide two travel lanes in each direction, consistent with current striping panerns, The bridges will be built to accommodate future restriping to three travel lanes in each direction when the adjacent sections of 1-5 are widened to three lanes in each direction. TransPlan projects 150 and 260 provide for the future widening of 1-5 from four to six travel lanes north and south of the Willamette River. Because the '-5 Willamette River Bridge is already recognized in T ransPla~, there is no need to amend the plan. These findings address the consistency ofthe needed plan amendments with applicable Metro Plan requirements and land 'use regulations. Other applicable land use regulations are addressed in th'e findings contained herein. The 1999 Oregon HighwaiPlan (OHP) classifies Ic5 as an "interstate highway" - its highest' category of state highway - and identifies it as a major freight route. As an interstate highway, 1-5 provides connections to major cities, regions of the state, and other states. Within the Eugene- Springfield'metropolitan area, it also provides connections for regional trips. As ODOT representatives testified during the Metro Plan Amendment process, the bridge will be striped with two travel lanes to meet existing ODOT volume to capaCity performance standards, ' The additional travel lane will meet ODOT volume to capacity performance standards in the future., F./6: Promote or develop a regional roadway system that meets the combined needs (or travel through, within and outside the region. 1-5 is a state facility that serves both statewide and regional transportation needs as defined in the TPR. Specifically, the highway meets the needs for movement of people and goods (I) betwee'1 and through regions of the state and between states (state need), and (2) between and through, communities and accessibility to regional destinations within a metropolitan area (regional need). As such, it is: an integral element ofthe Eugene-Springfield metropolitan area's regional roadway system. Indeed, it is likely the principal arterial serving the combined needs for travel through, within, and outside the region. Replacing the existing structurally deficient bridge with two new , bridges promotes the maintenance and continuation of the regional roadway system serving the combined needs for travel through, within, and outside the,region. F.29: Support reasonable ond reliable travel times (or (reightlgoods movement in the Eugene- Springfield region. Connecting: 1-5 north and south of the 'Willamene River via a new, structurally safe bridge crossing is essential to ensuring that reasonable and reliable travel times for moving freight and goods in the region are maintained. Without the connection, tens of thousands ofvehicles daily would be required tol seek alternative meandor crossing the river, clogging capacity and causing congestion "an~ delay th~o.~ghout Eugene and Springfield. Existing roadways'lack sufficient C~~~lj~MITTAl REC'O AUG2 1 2009 CMGS INITIAL-SUBMITTAL I August 17, 20~9 59 , _'~ ." >.~ 't>t....., .' ''''''''-',' .' 1-5 WllLAMmE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE II WllLAMmE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT IY'IG), DISCRETIONARY USE (DU), SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR), & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION accommodate the existing 49,000 daily vehicle trips or the 73,000 daily vehicle trips anticipated on the 1-5 Willamette River Bridge by 2030. These findings together with the Plan Set (Exhibit C) and supporting documentation submitted herewith demonstrate that the proposed Project is consistent with the Metro Plan. B. Capacity requirements of public and private facilities, including but not limited to, water 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 serve 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. The proposed Project is needed to address significant sti-ucturalproblems with the existing 1-5 Bridge. The existing bridge was decolTlmissioned in 2004 after ODOT found substantial structural problems including cracks in the supporting structures. Built in 1962, the existing bridge was designed using bridge standards that are no longer sufficient for the size of modern freight trucks. Replacement of the 1-5 Willamette River Bridge is needed to meet state and federal safety and mobility policies and to ensure that future vehicle and freight capacity, along the 1:5 corridor is not compromised. The overall goal of the Project is to replace the existing bridge over the Willamette , River, Franklin Boulevard, UPRR tracks, 1-5 NB exit to Franklin Boulevard, and bicyclelpedestrian facilities such that freight mobility is unrestricted and the Oregon economy is stimulated. With respect to capacity concerns at the local level, the City of Springfield will be impacted primarily by traffic control and mobility constraints during construction of the Project. Specifically, periodic closure to Franklin Boulevard will occasionally eliminate all public and private transportation movements between Springfield and Eugene through the project area. Said closures will be needed to facilitate the deconstruction of the existing bridge spans and movement of . equipment into and out of the area. It is assumed at this time that only short-term closures will be needed on Franklin Boulevard, the NB off-ramp to Franklin Boulevard, and SB on-ramp to 1-5. The removal of the existing bridges will require two-day closures of Franklin Boulevard. The NB off- ramp and SB on-ramp is a partial interchange serving to connect 1-5 traffic south of the Willamette River to and from Franklin Boulevard west of 1-5. Access for all other movements can be served by the full movement interchange at Glenwood Boulevard. The Franklin and Glenwood ramps are. spaced about 1,200 feet apart, and are connected with a continuous auxiliary lane in each direction. Based on movement capabilities and the, limited distance between interchanges, the Glenwood, interchange is a functional alternate route during construction. The Project does not involve a Variance request or proposed uses that would generate 500 or more vehicle trips per day, as specified in SDC 4.2-105 A(4.)(a.) and (b.). The Applicant will implement a Traffic Management Plan (TMP) to provide the details behind the development of Traffic Control Plans (TCPs) and other measures that will be put in place for the construction, as well as to minimize disruptions to motorists, the freight industry and communities, without compromising public or worker safety, or the quaiity of work being performed. Local roadway . capacity.will be impacted by the Project, but only on a periodic and temporary' basis. Further, the TMP and TCPs will demonstrate that all adverse impacts on the local transpo~utMllflJ'~~C'D 1I11r.21 2009 60 CMGS INITIAL SUBMITTAL I August Ii, 2009 .: I. ~ '.: i.";. 1:5 WllLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE II WllLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (WG), DISCRETIONARY USE (DU), SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR), & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION be mitigated to the extent possible through advance notice of the closures, signage and local detour routes around the construction area.' In addition to the bridge facility, local bike and pedestrian capacity will be increased through this project. Specifically, permanent reconfigured multi-purpose paths are proposed on both the north and south sides of the river. These paths will remain open during the duration of construction and improve existing andlor increase alternative mode access ,in the vicinity of the 1-5 Bridge. Once ' operational, the Project will not generate additional use of facilities and will not result in an exceeded capacity of 1-5 or any other public facilities. These findings together with the Plan Set (Exhibit C) and supporting documentation submitted herewith demonstrate that this criterion is satisfied. ' C. The proposed development shall comply with all applicable public and private design and construction standards contained in this Code 'and other applicable regulations. SDC 4.2-105 Public Streets No new streets are proposed and no existing local streets will be impacted by the proposed development. Judkins Road, a Lane County facility, was permanent closed as part of the Project. The Project will conform to the ODOT Highway Design Manual, 2003 (English) and AASHTO 2002 Roadside Design Guide. All construction plans and associated documents will be prepared in accordance with the ODOT Oregon Standard Specifications for Construction, 2008; and the ODOT Bridge Design and Drafting Manual (BOOM). Because all public automobile transportation facilities will be constructed within state-owned ROW, local street standards do not apply. These findings together with the Plan Set and supporting documentation submitted herewith demonstrate that this standard is met. SDC 4.2-110 Private Streets The Project does not involve private streets as part of Phase II development. This standard does not apply. ' SDC 4.2-1 I 5 Block Length No new local streets are proposed as part of Phase II development. This standard does not apply. SDC 4.2-120 Site Access and Driveways No new lots or parcels are proposed. As a result, no new permanent access points or driveways are needed or proposed. 'The Applicant notes the improvements to existing '-5 access ramps shown on'Sheets LO.2-LO.2A, L2:0-L2.6' Site Plan (Exhibit C) have been designed and shall be constructed in' accordance with ODOT policies, procedures and design guidelines. These findings demonstrate that this standard do~s ~ot apply. ' " "'., ,.,.",.".., ;, .;..,,, 'PRE.SIIRMIITAl REC'O AUG 2 1 2009 'SDC 4.2-125 Intersections CMGS INITIAL SUBMITTAL I August 11,2009 61 .. ~' - .. .~ . ",,~., '\ r>-t-..... . - #.~ ..~~..;:t 1-5 WlLLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE II WILLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (yVG), DISCRETIONARY USE (DU), SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR). & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION , No new intersections are proposed as part of Phase II development. This standard does not apply. SDe 4.1-130 Vision Clearance No new local streets ~ill be constructed as part of Phase II development. This standard does not apply. SDe 4.2-135 Sidewalks No new sidewalks will be constructed as part of Phase II development. This standard does not ' apply. SDe 4.2-140 Street Trees No new local streets will be installed as part of Phase,lI development. This standard does not apply. SDe 4.2-145 Street Lighting No new streets will be constructed as part of Phase II development. Therefore, this standard does not apply. The Applicant notes that a segment of the existing lighting along the access ramps between, Franklin Boulevard and Riverview Street will be removed in Phase II, as part of the proposed redesign and reconfiguration of the ramps to connect with the new bridge approaches. Proposed replacement lighting is show on Sheets EO.I, E 1.0, E 1.2 Lighting Plan (Exhibit C). Further, the applicant notes that temporary multi-use path and construction lighting has been instalied during Phase I and permanent lighting will be installed during Phase II where necessary to ensure public safety and provide secure contractor mobilization and staging areas. Proposed lighting is designed in compliance with SDC design and constructio,n standards and other applicable regulations. Standards review of proposed temporary lightingis provided under SDC 4.5 below. SDe 4.2-150 Bikeways ' Within the Project area, the North Bank Trail extends along the northern border of the Willamette River though the Whilamut Natural Area and the Eastgate Woodlands. The southeast loop of Pre's Trail is located within the Whilamut Natural Area'with an extension to the Eastgate Woodlands. There are additional connecting paths throughout the Whilamut Natural Area, on the Knickerbocker Bridge, and along Franklin Boulevard. As part of Phase I construction and mobilization activities, the Applicant has constructed both temporary paved and soft paths to route traffic around and through the Project site. As shown on the applicant's site plans, Phase II proposes either (I) restoration of all impacted paths to their' original, pre-construction iocations or (2) reconfiguration to locations agreed upon by Eugene POS, WPRD, and Springfield. As part of Phase II construction, the applicant proposes the following specific multi-use path improvements: . On the north side of the river. the existing asphalt bicycle and pedestrian path located e,astof " the Canoe Canal bridge will be converted to bark (Sheet L2.0 Site Plan)PRE-SUBMlHAL REC'D AUG 2,1 2009 CMGS INITIAL SUBMITTAL I August 17,2009 62 I-SWILLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE II WILLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (WG). DISCRETIONARY USE (DU), SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR), & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION . Construction of a new 12-foot wide asphalt path on the south side of the Canoe Canal connecting the Woodlands Trail to Canoe Canal path (Sheet L2.3 Site Plan) ,. Reconstruction of North Walnut Path, a 12-foot wide asphalt path on the north side of the Willamette River connecting Eastgate Woodlands to Alton Baker Park underneath the Willamette River Bridge (Sheet L2.4 Site Plan) . Construction of a new 16-foot wide elevated path (South Bank PathlPedestrian Viaduct) on the south side o~ the Willamette River connecting Knickerbocker Pedestrian Bridge to the Glenwood riverfront (Sheet L2.5 Site Plan) . Reconstruction of a 12-foot wide asphalt path on the south side of the Willamette River, connecting the Knickerbocker Pedestrian Bridge to Springfield and the south side of Franklin Boulevard (Sheet L2.5 Site Plan)' Paths and trails will, to the maximum extent practicable, be kept open, safe, anduseable during Phase II construction. A continuous route across state-owned right of way for the bicyclelpedestrian 'pathways will be kept open and accessible at all times on both the north side, and to the extent practicable, the south side of the river during construction. Pedestrian and bicycle traffic will be detoured around the construction site work areas immediately adjacent 1-5 and along the Willamette River and rerouted on new temporary and permanent alignments. Detour routes may be subject to short-term closures during Project construction, at which times, f1aggers will be utilized to direct pedestrianslbicyclists safely through the construction zone. All temporary paths will be removed at the conclusion of construction; all existing bicycle and pedestrian facilities will be restored to their pre-construction condition at the, conclusion of construction, To minimize disruptions, the Applicant will implement a Traffic Control Plan (TCP) for paths and trails; will coordinate with WPRD and the CPC on path and trail closures; and will provide advance public I)otice of path and trail closures. The Applicant notes that local bike and pedestrian capacity will be increased significantly as a result of this Project. All bicycle and pedestrian facilities have been designed using WPRD and City of Springfield typical sections, per direction from the respective agencies. As noted above, the Applicant is in ongoing coordination with representatives from WPRD, CPC, City of Spdngfield Public Works, and other affected agencies to ensure that all local, regional and statewide transportation policies, procedures and standards are being satisfied. These findings together with the Plan Set and supporting documentation submitted herewith demonstrate that this criterion has been satisfied. ' SDC 4.2-155 Pedestrian Trails To the extent that pedestrian trails include multi use paths, Phase II construction activities and staging locations will impact the existing netWork of multi-use (bicycle and pedestrian) paths within the project boundary. The findings contained in SC 4.2-150 above pertain to'multi-use (bicycle and pedestrian) paths. Said findings are incorporated herein by reference as proof that this criterion is met. To the extent that the existing and proposed multi-use path impacts are located on or within .. citY:owned'parks property, no new public trail easements or rights-of-way are reqpRE~'SUBMITTAL REC'O , AU" ~ 16?j:009 CMGS INITIAL SUBMITTAL I August" 17, 2009 u ~ - ".-. . 1-5 WllLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE II WllLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT ryvG), DISCRETIONARY USE (DU), SITE PlAN REVIEW (SPR). & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION In addition, as part of Phase II construction, the applicant proposes the following specific pedestrian (running) trail improvements: ' . A new 8-foot wide bark trail located within the Eastgate Woodlands on the south side of the Canoe Canal connecting to Pre's Trail in Alton Baker Park (Sheets L2.0 and L2.3 Site Plan) These findings together with the Plan Set and supporting documentation submitted herewith demonstrate that this standard is satisfied, . SDC 4.2-160 Accessways Because no new parcels or lots will be created as part of this Proposal, no new accessways will be constructed or required as part of construction activities. Therefore, this standard does not apply. SDC 4.3-1 OS Sanitary Sewers The proposed Phase II improvements are non-occupied transportation structures and associated facilities. The Project does not involve the extension, expansion or corinection to existing public sanitary sewer facilities. Therefore, this standard does not apply. SDC4.3-110 Stormwater Management All stormwater management for this project (Phase I and Phase II) is designed to meet the OTIA III Environmental Performance Standards (EPS). To meet the goals of the EPS, water quality and quantity facilities will follow the guidelines established in the 2008 OOOT Stormwater Management Initiative supplemented with the guidelines from the local jurisdictions of the Cities of Eugerie and Springfield, which the project will also need to satisfy. OOOT stormwater standards are described further below. The 2008 OOOT Stormwater Management Initiative guidelines require all stormwater runoff to be treated for water quality and water quantity only when runoff from the new impervio~s surface increases flow by 0.5 cfs. The OOOT Stormwater Management Initiative divides the state into nine climate zones for stormwater treatment. The WRB site is in climate zone 2, which requires 50 percent of the two-year, 24-hour duration storm to be treated for water quality. For water quantity treatment, the OOOT Stormwater Management Initiative guidelines provide an exception for water quantity treatment if the discharge directly outfalls into a large body of water, in this' case the Willamette River, or it is shown by hydraulic calculations that the geomorphic channel ' conditions are not changed by the net effects of the increased runoff. The City of Springfield has adopted, in the interim, the stormwater management guidelines from the City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services and Washington County Clean Water Services. The City of Springfield accepts stormwater management plans to be designed using either guideline. The City of Springfield also uses 0.5 cfs as the threshold for water quantity flow control. The new OOOT and OEQ requirements for contributing drainage area will be followed for the amount of stormwater, runoff to be treated. The new guidelines apply to stormwater flowing irito the project from OOOT right-of-way that is hydraulically connected to the project. The additional contributing drainage areas that are required to meetthe new directive include 1-5 from the end of the defined project up to the Glenwood overpass; Franklin Boulevard from the cPRf~lffAteRECJ ) AUG 2' 1 'Z009 CMGS INITIAL SUBMITTAL I August 17, 2009 64 "j" ~ 1-5 WILLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE II WILLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (liVG), DISCRETIONARY USE (DU), SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR), & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION just west of the Franklin Boulevard overpass bridge to the end of the bridge; and the 1-5 NB off- ramp from the intersection of Riverview Drive to the Eugene city limits. The Best Management Practices (BMPs) selected for stormwater manageme~t on this project include biosl6pes, grassy swale with amended soils, bio-infiltration swales, and dry detention ponds. All of the BMPs selected provide a high effectiveness for the removal of sediments, nutrients, and' heavy metals both dissolved and particulates; and provide moderate effectiveness for removal of hydrocarbons and polyaromatic hydrocarbons. Stormwater management facilities included in Phase II, including the location and the type of BMP's selected to meet the EPS, are discussed in the Stormwater Management Report (Exhibit D). In the northernmost 900 feet of the project, there is no increase in impervious area; therefore, only water quality is required to meet the EPS.Bioslopes on both the NB' and SB lanes were chosen for these areas because of the limited right-of-way. The northern 700 feet, up to and including the Canoe Canal Bridge, will utilize bio-infiltration swales to provide water qualitY and quantity. The bio-infiltration ,swales will have an overflow system that will discharge into Canoe Canal. A bio-retention pond, in between the northbound off-ramp and southbound on-ramp, is not a required stormwater management facility, but was included as part the design to alleviate potential stormwwater impacts to the UPRR culvert. Phase II stormwater management improvements fall into three main categClries: (I) mechanical systems, (2) BMP's (engineered vegetative systems), and (3) overlandflow/filtration systems. Specific improvements proposed under each of these categories, are summarized below: Mechanical Systems The applicant's Phase II Storm Drainage and Utilities Plan shows stormwater inlets, including rim , and invert elevations, for all catch basins located within the NB and SB lanes bf 1-5, including those proposed on the new bridge. The technical evaluation ohhe location, type, and size of each catch basin is documented in the applicant's, Stormwater Management Report (Exhibit D). All underground stormwater pipe locations and sizes are also shown on the Sheets CO;2, CO.2A, C2.0- C2.6 Storm Drainage, and Utilities Plan (Exhibit C). These mechanical.systems are needed to collect and convey surface water runoff generated from impervious highway surfaces in accordance with the 2008 ODOT Stormwater Management Initiative guidelines described above. Where practical, runoff is conveyed to and treated with the BMP's described below.' BMP's (engineered vegetative systems) The applicant's Phase II Sheets <:0.2, CO.2A, C2.0-C2.6 Storm Drainage and Utilities Plan (Exhibit C) show the locations of all stormwater BMP facilities as follows: An approximately 200-foot long vegetated swale located on the east side of the highway north of Canoe Canal (Sheet C2.3 Storm Drainage and Utilities Plan) . An approximately 100-foot long vegetated swale located on the east side of the highway south of Franklin Boulevard (Sheet C 2.4 Storm Drainage and Utilities 'Plan) . An approximately 200-foot long vegetated swale located on the east side of the highway sO,uth of the northbound off-ramp (Sheet C 2.5 Storm Drainage and Utilities Plan) CMGS INITIAL SUBMITTAL I August 17,2009 ' . PRE.SUBMI1TAL REC'O AUll 2 J. lJGj 65 ,.'- . .....;.on~1"..lI"..c-~.{". ,. ( ,.""1...... ~.> \ l-S WllLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE II WllLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT CNG), DISCRETIONARY USE (DU), SITE PLAN' REVIEW (SPR), & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION Overland FlowlFiltration Systems All Phase II multi-use path stormwater treatment will be addressed through the use of filter strips along proposed permanent bike path reconfigurations (in accordance with the City of Springfield's Engineering Design Standards and Procedures Manual). The location of said filtration systems are illustrated on Sheets CO.2, CO.2A, C2.0-C2,6 Stormwater and Utility Plan (Exhibit C), North of the river, in the Eastgate Woodlands, path reconfigurations will be treated by overland flow and infiltration using existing vegetation arid soil adjacent to the path (Springfield). . These findings together with the Plan Set and documentation submitted herewith demonstrate that this standard is met. SDC 4.3-115 Water Quality Protection ' The Willamette River is the 'receiving water for the Project area. The Willamette River in the vicinity ofthe Project is listed on the DEQ 303(d) List (Section 303[d] ofthe CW A) of water bodies that do not meet water quality standards. The Willamette River is listed for temperature, arsenic, chlorophyll a, dioxin, dissolved oxygen, E. coli, fecal coliform, manganese, mercury, and iron. Phase II construction activities will include vegetation removal and soil disturbance, which could lead to erosion and increased sedimentation to wetlands and waterways, resulting in water quality impacts. Additionally, there is the potential for releases of ' hazardous materials and wastes such as oil, grease, and fuels used for construction equipment or releases of products (concrete, silicants, etc.) which, i(entered wetlands or waterways, would result in decreased water quality. i Phase II construction activities will require incwater work. Direct impacts associated with in- water work include construction or removal of piers which involves site preparation, pile driving, dewatering and isolation, and rewatering once work is complete. There is also the potential for materials to drop into waterway during demolition and new construction. Increased turbidity associated with in-water work should be minimal because-the new and temporary piers for the work bridges would be drilled or driven into bedrock. There may be a slight increase of turbidity during rewatering of the isolation area from pulling isolation structure(s). This slight increase would be expected to be within allowable limits, which is an increase of up to 10 percent over natural background turbidity 100 feet downstream of the fill point. Potential temporary impacts to water quality during construction will be mitigated through use of standard Best Management Practices (BMPs) and erosion c'ontrol measures. These me.asures will follow the ODOT Erosion Control Manual (ODOT 2005) and Oregon Standard Specifications (ODOT 2008). The Applicant's Land Drainage and Alteration Permit (LDAP), detailing erosion and sediment control measures to be used during construction, was approved for Phase I construction and the Applicant will gain approval for Phase II construction. A Pollution and , Erosion Control Plan (PECP) will be implemented prior to construction by the Applicant's contractor to minimize or avoid project ~ffects to water quality. The Project also adheres to the conditions of the CW A 40 I Water Quality Certification issued for the USACE Section 404 permit. T~ese finding~ together with the Plan Set and documentation submitted herevrl~Ull1llfll"1'1\-f! ~t'D' thIs standard IS met. rKC.\l DIVII 1t\L Kt' AUG 2 1 2009 CMGS INITIAL SUBMITTAL I August I?, 2009 66 , . . '" "j ~.' .. .,"~':'~,' :..:,:.,- 1'5 WllLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE II , WllLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (WG), DISCRETIONARY USE (DU). SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR). & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT(FP) APPLICATION, SDC 4.3-117 Natural Resource Protection Areas . . . i . During Phase II construction, temporary and permanent impacts to site features including parks, open space, and natural resource protection areas are unavoidable. The uses proposed in Phase II are allowed in natural resource areas per SDC 4.3-117(E)(2) subsections (m),(n) and (0). In accordance with SDC 4.3-117(K), the proposed transportation facilities and structures will replace ,existing facilities and will be located within existing state-owned ROW to the greatest extent practicable. North of the Willamette River, Springfield has designated the Whilamut Natural Area as a significant Goal 5 resource, On the south side of the river, Springfield has established 75 foot riparian setbacks along the Willamette River to comply with federal the Clean Water Act and Endangered Species Act. The Metro Plan Natural Assets and Constraints Working Paper identifies the Willamette River Greenway in Figure J I and identifies the Willamette River as a fish spawning river. Endangered Species According to ODFW, two salmonid populations listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) are documented as occurring within the reach of ' the Willamette River that flows through the project , area: . Upper Willamette River spring Chinook (Oncorhynchus tshowytscha) and Critical Habitat- federally threatened (FT). . Columbia River bull trout (5alvelinus confluentus) Distinct Population Segment (DPS) and Critical Habitat - FT " Construction activities will require in-water work and are anticipated to require four in-water work periods. Temporary effects from in-water work will include construction or removal of piling/piers,whichinvolves site preparation, pile driving, dewatering and isolation, and rewatering once work is complete. Work area isolation will require fish capture,and release operations in the Willamette River, which would affect both listed and non-listed fish species. All fish capture and release operations will be conducted by experienced biologists following guidelines established by ODFW and NMFS. A species list provided by ORNHIC indicated that there are no federal- or state-listed ESA terrestrial wildlife species known to reside within the project area. There are reports of sensitive or species of concern terrestrial wildlife within two miles of the project area; however there is habitat that would support only one of these sensitive species in the project area (I.e., the nort~~estern pond turtle). There is a gr~at blue heron rookery '(which may have become inactive) along the Canoe Canal located about 800 feet east of the project area. Eugene pas and WPRD staff have noted the ephemeral ponds located throughout the Whilamut Natural Area of Alton Baker Park provide habitatfor amphibian species. Western meadowlark nesting habitat has been documented in the vicinity of the meadow immediately northwest of the project area. PRE.~IIRMITTAl REC'D AUG2 12009 CMGS INITIAL SUBMITTAL I August 17, 2009 67 "- I-S WILLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE II ,. WILLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT 0NG), DISCRETIONARY USE (DU), SITE P~N REVIEW (SPR), & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION , .+t.' To avoid fish and wildlife species and minimize temporary impacts from construction activities, the Applicant has imPlement a Fish Passage Plan (FPP) and all applicable OTIA III State Bridge Delivery Program EPS have been followed for Phase I and will continue during Phase II to reduce the extent of direct,and indirect impacts to fish and wildlife species. To minimize the impacts to riparian vegetation during construction and operational activities the project will continue coordination with resource agencies (federal, state, and local) and implement OTIA III EPS, obtain' regulatory permits (DSL Removal-Fill, USACE Section 404), provide site restoration and compensatory mitigation, and identify additional opportunities to minimize disturbances. The applicant's Phase I Willamette Greenway Permit and Discretionary Use application sections Section 5.6, -5.7, and 5.8 propose additional mitigation measures which are incorporated herein by reference. Vegetation and Habitat Vegetation and habitat types within the Project area are generally associated with urban development or naturallopen space areas. The urban developed areas include residential, commercial, and transportation (roadways and railroads) that have been planted with landscaping. The open space areas include a combination of forested and emergent wetlands, upland forest (mixed deciduous-coniferous type), mixed deciduous-coniferous riparian, and grassland type habitats that are predominantly managed grass areas within the 1-5 corridor. These natural/open" space areas are vegetated with a predominance of native species, although disturbance has allowed encroachment of invasive species. Some of the most common identified invasive species known to occur within the project area include: Himalayan blackberry (Rubus armeniacus); Scotch broom' "(Cytisus scoparius); Pennyroyal (Mentha pu/egium); Tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea); Italian ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum); English ivy (Hedera helix); Reed canarygrass (Phalaris arundinacea); European birch (Betulapendula); and False brome (Brachypodium sylvaticum). No federal or state Endangered Species Act (ESA)-Iistedplant species or plant habitats have been identified within the project area. North of the Willamette River, Springfield has designated the Whilamut Natural Area as a significant GoalS resource. 'On the south side of the river, Springfield has established 75 foot riparian setbacks along the Willamette River to comply with federal the Clean Water Act and Endangered Species Act. Eugene POS and WPRD staff have noted the ' ephemeral ponds located throughout the Whilamut Natural Area of Alton Baker Park provide habitatfor amphibian species. Western meadowlark nesting habitat has been documented in the vicinity of the meadow immediately northwest of the project area. , As shown on Sheets LO.2-LO.2A, L2.0-L2.6 Site Plan (Exhibit C), Phase II development will result in permanent impacts to designated wetlands. The Applicant proposes to mitigate these permanent wetland impacts through the purchase of credits in an approved, off-site wetland mitigation bank. Specifically, the Applicant has purchased 0.05 credits at the West Eugene Wetland Mitigation Bank as compensatory mitigation for permanent wetland impacts. Compensatory mitigation for temporary and permanent waters impacts includes planting and establishment of a 1.907-acre riparian forest within the northwest quadrant of the river crossing and L026-acre of stream and associated riparian area restoration in the concrete lined unnamed tributary of the Willamette River (Waters 4) in the southwest quadrant ofthe river crossing. Additionalwaters mitigation will be accomplished by reducing the number of b~nt footings cPRE~SOBMlrrArREC~D AUG 2 1 2009 CMGS INITIAL SUBMITTAL I August 17, 2009 68 1:5 WILLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE II WILLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (WG), DISCRETIONARY USE (DU); SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR), & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION the detour and decommissioned bridges within the Willamette River (0.027-acre net reduction in bent area). Site restoration within the Project area is designed to restore all areas disturbed during construction of the Project, The' objectives of site restoration for the Project are to prevent erosion, to provide streambank stabilization, to improve water quality, to improve native plant species composition, to improve fish and wildlife habitat, and to provide aesthetically pleasing vegetation composition within key Project areas. All wetlands temporarily impacted by the Project will be restored and enhanced, as illustrated on Sheets LO.3-LO.3D,L3.0-L3.6A Landscape Plan (Exhibit C). Water Bodies. The project area includes 13 bodies of water: the,Willamette River (and MillRace), Canoe Canal (Patterson Slough), Augusta Creek/Laurel Valley Creek, and several unnamed streams and roadside ditches: eight of which are located within the City of Eugene limits and three of the waterways connect/flow to waterways within City of Springfield limits. ,As noted above" the Applicant proposes restoration of the concrete lined unnamed tributary of the Willamette River (Waters 4) in the southwest quadrant of the river crossing. Additional waters mitigation will be accomplished by reducing the number of bent footings currently associated with the detour and decommissioned bridges within the Willamette River (0.027-acre net reduction in bent area). The findings contained under SDC 4.3-115 above are incorporated herein by reference as further proof that this standard is met. Wetlands Fourteen wetlands have been identified and deline'!ted within the project area. Wetland delineation reports for the Project area are included as Exhibit E. A total of II wetlands have been located within the City of Eugene (one of which is located in both the Cities of Eugene and Springfield). The remaining three wetlands are located within the city limits of Springfield. . The wetlands include emergent, shrub-scrub, an~ forested wetland types. ' r The proposed Phase" activities will have impacts on wetland and water resources within the project site from the construction of the replacement Willamette River Bridges, 'the removal of the existing temporary detour bridge and removal of the temporary work bridge, plus associated construction activities such as clearing, grading, excavation, and the construction and use of staging areas, and hauling routes. In addition, Phase II activities will include the restoration, reconstruction and associated improvements to landscaping, drainage features and multi-use pathways illustrated in the applicant's Site Plans. ' Approximately 0.03 acre of wetlands and 0.08 acre of waters will be temporarily disturbed during construction activities, Temporary disturbances will include vegetation removal, excavation/fill associated with temporary work bridges, removal of the decommissioned bridge, arid creation and use of construction staging areas. Approximately 0.04 acre of wetlands and Q.45 acre of waters will be permanently impacted with implementation of the proposed Project. Wetland impacts described herein are based on the entire project (Phase I and Phase II). The Applicant proposes to mitigat~ ~lie's~ permanent wetland 'impacts through the purchase of credits in an approved off- , " , " PRE-SUBMIlTAl REC'O . -.t- r'\lIG2 ~ ?n~9 CMGS INITIAL SUBMITTAL I August 17, 2009 69 ."........ 0"' 1-5 WllLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE II WllLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT C'NG), DISCRETIONARY USE (DU), SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR), & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION site wetland mitigation bank. Specifically, the Applicant has purchased 0.05 credits at the West Eugene Wetland Mitigation Bank as compensatory mitigation for permanent wetland impacts. Concurrence was received from DSL and USACE for compensatory migration to wetlands. At the conclusion of major construction activIties, any wetland vegetation and hydrology disturbed during Phases lor II will be reestablished, Wetlands temporarily impacted during construction (including areas occupied by temporary work bridges, staging areas, and the decommissioned and detour bridge locations) will be restored to pre-existing conditions following the completion of work. It is anticipated the wetlands will return to a functioning state within five years. Vegetation plantings associated with site restoration will be made in accordance with SDC 4.3-117(M) and will increase the number of native plant and tree seed banks, 'Which could improve localized genetic diversity and minimize distances necessary for plant pollination. The project may eradicate some noxious weeds througti vegetative and seed bank removal. Additional Mitigation Activities To minimize the impacts to vegetation and habitat during construction and operational activities the project will continue coordination with resource agencies (federal, state, and local) and implement OTIA 1\1 EPS, obtain regulatory permits (DSL Removal-Fill, USACE Section 404), provide site restoration and compensatory mitigation, and identify additional opportunities to minimize disturbances to vegetation and habitat. The Applicant has conducted extensive coordination with ODFW to minimize habitat disturbance and has obtained all required regulatory permits. To avoid and minimize impacts of vegetation removal and replacement, in accordance with, SC 4.3-117(M), additional mitigation measures will be implemented to reduc,e the extent of direct and indirect impacts to habitat. These include: . Minimize effects to natural stream and floodplain by keeping the work area within the smallest footprint needed. . Implement a plan to prevent construction debris from dropping into the Willamette River and to remove materials that may drop with a minimum disturbance to aquatic habitat. . Prepare site restoration plans for upland, wetland, and streambank areas to include native plant species and noxious weed abatement techniques, and use large wood and rock as' components of streambed protection treatments. ' .. . Flag boundaries of clearing limits and sensitive areas to be avoided during construction. . Coordinate with WPRD, Eugene POS, and the Citizen Planning Committee (CPC) regarding sensitive areas in the Whilamut Natural Area of Alton Baker Park, which should be avoided during construction. . Restore and revegetate disturbed areas using native plant species and noxious weed abatement techniques. Disturbed areas will be restor~d to the same or better condition than before construction. . Where practical, revegetate riparian areas beneath new bridges with native plants appropriate for limited light conditions. . Employ a five-year, post-construction monitoring and maintenance P~Rr-SOBM"r+IRhlfi"A'D areas, 1/ Il'\ll(t\'" AUG2 1 2009 CMGS' INITIAL SUBMITTAL I August 17, 2009 70 ,. t-5 WILLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE II WILLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (WG), DISCRETIONARY USE (DU); SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR), & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION . The Applicant will provide training for the contractor staff and construction inspectors regarding sensitive species in the project area. If Northwestern pond turtles or other sensitive species are encountered during construction, they will be relocated by qualified personnel to an appropriate area outside of the project construction area. . The contractor will implement the Noxious Weed Management Plan and clean vehicles and equipment to prevent tracking and spread of noxious weed seeds. . The Applicant has entered into formal agreements with the WPRD and Eugene POS regarding the mitigation and conservation measures that will be executed during and following construction. In addition to the above noted mitigation measures, the Applicant proposes the following measures: . Plant the area immediately west'of 1-5 in the Whilamut Natural Area with native vegetation to extend the riparian forest to the area bet"":een the Willamette River and the Canoe Canal. . Remove invasive plant species from the riparian forest,area immediately west of 1-5 and south of the Canoe Canal. . Plan and implement the above enhancement measures in coordination with Eugene POS and the Citizen Planning Committee for the Whilamut Natural Area. These ,areas will be monitored and maintained by the Applicant for on~ year. These findings together with the Plan Set and documentation submitted herewith demonstrate that this standard is met. SDC 4.3-120 Utility Provider Coo.rdination No above ground utilities are proposed as part of Phase II development. Therefore, this standard does not apply. The Applicant notes that the location and flow line elevations of existing public' water, wastewater, stormwater and electrical lines are shown on Sheets CO:2, CO.2A, C2.0-C2.6 Stormwater and Utilities Plan (Exhibit C). The Applicant's contractor will coordinate with utility providers regarding any utility extension and relocation (above or below ground). . . " SDC 4.3-125 Underground Placement of Utilities The Proposal involves the relocation of site utilities. In the proposed design, storm sewer and stormwater management facilities are located to prevent conflicts with existing utilities where possible. However, in cases where conflicts are unavoidable, utilities will be relocated to alleviate conflicts, as illustrated on Sheets CO.2, CO.2A, C2.0-C2.6 Stormwater and Utilities Plan (Exhibit C). Two major utility relocations are required due to proposed stormwater management work on the Project. A 16-inch gas line owned by Williams Gas will be relocated due to the construction of a stormwater pond between the NB andSB ramps. The gas main currently passes directly under the pond bottom, and will be relocated completely outside the stormwater pond, Construction of the stormwater pond will also require that facilities owned by EWEB be 'relocated. The EWEB facilities,.a buried three phase electric line and a fiber optic line sharing the same trench, will be relocated by placing them adjacent to the existing facility alignment and in a deeper trench to ' maintain adequate cover. Additional facilities to be relocated as part of the. pr~R~.~h RECIO "0" ! ll~n~ CMGS INITIAL SUBMITTAL I August 17,2009 ,'. 0-\ Ii ' 71 -,<- , 1-5 WllLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE II . V" WllLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (WG), DISCRETIONARY USE (DU), SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR), & ~lOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION ' ' EWEB water lines: a 16 inch waterline between the NB Off-ramp and UPRR tracks has been relocated to avoid construction of new bridge piers; and, a 24 inch waterline between the UPRR track and the Willamette River will be relocated to avoid stream restoration. In addition, a Qwest underground fiber optic cable located along the bike path between UPRR tracks and the Willamette River and a Com cast underground fiber optic cable located on the north,side of Franklin Boulevard may be relocated as part of the Project. The Applicant has and .will continue to coordinate with utility providers regarding relocations. ' SDC 4.4-130 Water Service and Fire Protection The proposed Phase II improvements are non-occupied transportation structures and associated facilities. Existing,fire hydrants are shown on Sheets CO.2, CO.2A, C2,O-C2.6 Stormwater and Utilities Plan (Exhibit C). As part of Phase I approval, a condition of approval required the Applicant install a fire hydrant at the construction staging area south of Franklin Boulevard. The Project does not involve the development or construction of any new facilities requiring new water service or fire protection. Therefore, this standard does not apply. ' SDC 4.3-135 Major Electrical PO'!ller Transmission Lines The proposed Phase II improvements are non-occupied transportation structures and associated facilities. The Project does not require increased electrical power capacity or new major electrical power transmission lines. Therefore, this standard does not apply. SDC 4.3-140 Public Easements No new public utility easements are proposed or required as pare of Phase II construction activities as no new public utilities are proposed. All watercourses and riparian areas included in the Phase II construction boundary are located on public lands or are otherwise covered by existing public easement. None?f the proposed improvements will limit the City of Springfield's ability to maintain existing watercourse or riparian areas. This standard is met. , SDC 4.3-145 Wireless Telecommunications Systems Facilities No new wireless telecommunications system facilities will be' constructed as part Phase II development. Therefore, this standard does not apply. SDC 4.4-1 05 Landscaping Location, species and size of existing vegetation is indicted on Sheets GO.I, G I.O-G 1.6 Site Assessment of Existing Conditions (Exhibit C). Riparian vegetation is also shown on Sheets GO.I, G I.O-G 1.6 Site Assessment of Existing Conditions (Exhibit C). Landscaping proposed for Phase II is shown on Sheet LO.3-L0.3D, L3.0-L3.6A Landscape Plan (Exhibit C). Phase II landscaping, as shown on the Landscape Plan, meets all City of Springfield Planting Standards contained in SC 4.4- 105(1). Landscaping for the purposes of site restoration within the Project area is designed to ,restore all areas disturbed during construction of the Project. The objectives of site restoration for the Project are to prevent erosion, to provide streambank stabilization,. to im~~_HA1!im:e'D AUG2 1 2009 CMGS INITIAL SUBMITTAL I August 17,2009 72 " 1-5 WllLAMETIE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE II . ' WllLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (WG), DISCRETIONARY USE (DU), SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR), & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION , improve native plant species composition, to improve fish and wildlife habitat, and to provide aesthetically pleasing vegetation composition within key Project areas. These findings together with the Plan Set and documentation submitted herewith demonstrate that this standard is met. SDC 4.4-11 0 Screening None ofthe uses proposed in Phase II require screening per SC 4.4-11 O(a). Therefore, this standard does not apply. SDC 4.4-115 Fences No permanent fences. are proposed as part of Phase lI.development. Therefore, this standard does not apply. SDC 4.5-1 10 Illumination and Height Phase II construction activities involve temporary public rriulti-use path and construction staging area lighting as needed to ensure the safety and security of the public. All proposed lighting meets the exception criteria contained in SC 4.5-1 05(C)(3). The applicant proposes to construct permanent highway and multi-use path lighting to ensure the safety and security for all applicable transportation modes. Sheets EO.I, E 1.0, E 1.2 Lighting Plan (Exhibit C) show the location of all permanent lighting. Light fixture details demonstrating compliance with minimum glare shielding is presented on Sheets EO. I , E 1.0, E 1.2 Lighting Plan (ExhibitC). SDC 4.6-100 Vehicle Parking, loadi"lg and Bicycle Parking Standards Phase II involves the construction of a trailhead parking area in Glenwood,'as illustrated on Sheet L2.4 Site Plan (Exhibit C). The parking area is designed to serve the proposed South Bank ' Path/Pedestrian Viaduct and the extensive riverfront path network. The proposed parking area is designed in accordance with applicable Springfield development standards. This standard is met. SDC 4.7-1 00 Specific Development Standards None ofthe uses/activities listed in SC 4.7-100 are applicable to ,the subject application.. To the extent that SC 4.7-200 and SC 4.7-203 relate to public parks, public land and open space, specific findings demonstrating that said code sections are not applicable are presented below. SDC 4.7-200 Public and Private Parks While the Project will impact existing public parkland, no new parks or open space areas are proposed. Therefore, this standard does not apply. SDC 4.7-203 Public land and Open Space None of the uses described in subsections (A) through(C) apply to the construction activities proposed in Phase II. Therefore, this criterion does not apply. These findings together with the Plan Set and documentation submitted herewith demonstrate that this standard is satisfied. '"" . PRE-SlIRMITIAL REC'O -:':,' AUG 2 1 2009 'CMGS INITIAL SUBMITTAL I August, 1.7, 2009 73 1-5 WILLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE II WILLAMETIE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (WG), DISCRETIONARY USE (DU), SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR), & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION ~ D. 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 driveways 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. Phase II involves the construction.of a trailhead parking area in Glenwood, as illustrated on Sheet L2.4 Site Plan (EXhibit C). The parking area is designed to serve the proposed South Bank ' Path/Pedestrian Viaduct arid the extensive riverfront path network. The proposed parking area is designed in accordance with applicable Springfield development standards. This standard is met. E. Physical features, including, but not limited to: steep slopes with unstable soil or geologic conditions; areas with susceptibility of flooding; significant clusters of trees and shrubs; watercourses shown on the WQl W Map and their associated riparian areas; other riparian areas and wetlands specified in Section 4.3-117; rock outcroppings; open spaces; and areas of historic and/or archaeological significance, as may be specified in Section 3.3-900 or ORS 97.740-760,358.905-955 and 390.235-240, shall be protected as specified in this Code or in'State or Federal law. The Phase II project site does not include any areas of steep slopes, unstable soil, or rock outcroppings. 'The project area has been surveyed for significant archaeological sites and none were found within'the Project boundary. The project area does contain one site of potential historic significance, the Eugene Millrace and Dam (Millrace), which is eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Eleven Millrace features have been identified within the project area, including, but not limited to, a diversion dam, weir-intake bay, channel remnants, log- crib, intake gate, and pump house. Many of the remnant Millrace features have been impacted by prior 1-5 bridge construction activities. Elements of the diversion dam and intake have remained, for the most part in their original positions and retain a substantial degree of integrity. A study of possible project impacts to the Millrace was prepared as part of the EA for the Project by Heritage Research Associates (HRA) and submitted to the Oregon State Historic Preservation,Office (SHPO).'6 The SHPO concurred with the HRA study finding that the proposed project would have no adverse effects on the Millrace. Said findings are incorporated by reference herein. A copy of both the HRA study ,and SHPO's response is available on request. To the extent that flood zones, vegetation, watercourses, riparian areas, wetlands and open spaces are impacted, the applicable findings contained under SDc 5.17-125 C. above are incorporated herein by reference as proof that the referenced physical features will be protected to the greatest extent practicable as specified in the Springfield Development Code or State or Federal law. In 'addition, the Project is subject to both Willamette Greenway Permit and Discretionary Use approval, findings for which are included elsewhere in this submittal. The Willamette Greenway , ' '~ ,Heritage Research Associates. 2007. An Archeological Assessment of the Eugene Millroce Diversion Dam and Intake for the '-5 Willamette River Bridge Project. ' CMGS INITIAL SUBMITTAL I August 17,2009 PRE-SUBMITTAL REC'D AUG i 1 Z(;Q3 74 , , , 1:5 WILLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE II , WILLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (WG), DISCRETIONARY USE (DU), SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR), & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP)APPLlOiTION ' (WG) Overlay District is established to protect and preserve natural scenic, historic and recreational qualities of lands along the Willamette River and is subject to Type III Review by the Planning Commission. The findings from the Willamette Greenway Permit and Discretionary Use applications area incorporated by reference herein as further proof that this criterion is met. These findings together with the applicant's written statement, Plan Set (EXhibit C) and documentation submitted herewith demonstrate that this criterion is met. .j' ,PRE.SlIBMITTAl REC'O , AUG2 1.2009 '1." ::;< CMGS INITIAL SUBMITTAL,I August 17,2009 75 , 1-5 WILLAMETIE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT -, PHASE II WILLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (WG), DISCRETIONARY USE (DU), SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR), & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION ~ 6.4 Floodplain Development Standards (SDc 3.3-420) The enclosed findings apply to Phase II work associated with the Project and described herein. Phase I work was detailed in a prior approved Floodplain Overlay District Development application (SHR 2009-0000 I). A. General Standards: I. Anchoring. All new construction * * * subject to less than 18 inches of flood water during a 100 year flood shall be anchored to prevent floatation, collapse or lateral movement of the structure and shall be installed using methods and practices that minimize flood damage * * * . Phase II construction activities will involve the construction of the superstructure and decks associated with two new replacement bridges. All required bridge supports and anchors, including all proposed bents, were detailed, reviewed and approved as part of the applicant's Phase I application submittals (refer to City of Springfield Floodplain Overlay District Development permit SHR 2009-0000 '1). No additional bridge supports are needed or proposed as part of Phase II construction activities. In addition to the bridge construction activities proposed above, Phase II proposes the deconstruction and removal of the existing temporary detour bridge and removal of the temporary work bridge (TWB). Because these structures will be removed from the f1oodplainlfloodway, the anchoring provisions do not apply. The applicant notes that removal of these structures will improve hydraulic conditions through the elimination of piers within the channel. Specifically, Phase II activities will increase the hydraulic opening, improve fish passage, and reduce in-stream work and associated environmental impacts during the proposed construction as well as during future bridge maintenance. In addition to the activities described above, the applicant proposes multi-use path, interpretive signage, stormwater facilities, natural area restoration and associated landscaping and utility improvements as part of Phase II construction activities. The applicant notes that all permanent and multi-use path construction and any ancillary construction activities will be constructed using methods appropriate within a flood zone. However, the specific anchoring standards described above do not apply. ' These findings together with the Plan Set and supporting documentation submitted herewith demonstrate that this standard is satisfied. 2.a. All new construction and substantial improvements shall be constructed with approved materials and utility equipment resistant to flood damage. c~ncrete and structural steel will be the primary construction materials for the proposed bridge footings, anchorages and superstructure. Concrete and structural steel 'are common bridge building materials and are appropriate for use within flood zones due to their inherent durability and resistance to long term water exposure and flood damage. These findings together with the Plan Set (Exhibit C) and supporting documentation submitted herewith demonstrate that this standard is satisfied. PRE.SUBMITTAL RECID AUG 2 1 2009 CMGS INITIAL SUBMITTAL I August 17, 2009 76 , , " J 1~5 WILLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE II , WILLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (WG), DISCRETIONARY USE (DU), SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR), & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION 2.b. All new construction and substantial improvements shall be constructed with approved methods and practices that minimize flood damage. The applicant's Hydraulic and Scour Analysis Report (Exhibit I) outlines proposed construction methods and practices that will be employed.to reduce and minimize flood damage during Phase II activities. As discussed therein, temporary work-bridge and replacement-bridge design and engineering addresses the specific site conditions that exist within the construction zone. The construction methods and practices employed during Phase II construction are common to interstate bridge construction of tris type and are designed to minimize flood damage to the greatest extent possible given federal, state and local requirements. The findings and analysis , ' presented in the applicant's Hydraulic Report is incorporated herein by reference as further proof that this standard is met. ,'. These findings together with the Plan Set and sup~orting documentation submitted herewith demonstrate that this standard is satisfied. 2.c. Electrical, heating, ventilation, plumbing and air conditioning equipment and other service facilities shall be designed and/or otherwise elevated or located to prevent water from entering or accumulating within the components during conditions of flooding. The proposed Phase II construction activities do not include heating, ventilation, plumbing or air- conditioning equipment or other serviCe facilities. The applicant proposes to install underground , electrical facilities as necessary for multi-use path lighting. Said facilities will be constructed and installed in accordance with the Springfield Engineering and Design Standards Manual (EDSM) and ODOT requirements. This standard is satisfied. 3.a. All new and replacement water supply systems * * * . No new or replacement water supply systems are proposed within the floodplain as part of Phase II construction activities. The'refore, this standard does not apply, 3.b. New and replacement sanitary sewage,systems * * * . No new or replacement sanitary sewage systems are proposed within the floodplain as part of Phase II construction activities. Therefore, this standard'does not apply. 3.c. On-site waste disposal systems * * * . No new or replacement on-site waste systems are proposed within the floodplain as part of Phase II construction activities. Therefore, this standard does not apply. 4. Subdivision Proposals (including 4.a. through 4.f.) No subdivision or lot creation activities are proposed within the floodplain as part of Phase II construction. Therefore, these standards do not apply. , PRE.SUBMITTAl REC'O AUG 2 1 2009 CMGS INITIAL SUBMITTAL I August 17, 2009 77 1-5 WILLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE II WILLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (WG), DISCRETIONARY USE (DU), SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR), & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION ~ 5. Review of Building Permits. Where base flood elevation data is not available' *** As discussed under SDc 3.3-420AI above and as shown on Figure 2 of the applicant's Hydraulic and Scour Analysis 'Report (Exhibit I) and the corresponding Floodway Data table (Table 7), the establi~hed Flood Insurance Study (FIS) base flood elevation is 432.11. Because an established base flood elevation exists, the building permit evaluation methodology outlined in this'standard does not apply. B. Specific Standards I. Residential Construction (including La. through I.b) No residential construction activities are proposed within the floodplain as part of Phase,lI construction. Therefore, these standards do not apply. ,2; Nonresidential Construction 2.a. New construction and substantial improvement of any commercial, industrial or other nonresidential structure shall have either the lowest floor, including basement, elevated to a level at least I foot above the base flood , elevation; or together with utility and sanitary facilities shall: i. Be flood-proofed to I foot above the base flood level, ,so that the structure is watertight with walls substantially impermeable to the passage of water. ' None of the structures proposed as part of Phase II 'construction activities meet the Floodplain Overlay District definition of structure contained in SDc 6.1-110. Because none of the infrastructure proposed is habitable, walled or roofed, this standard does not apply. ii. Have structural components capable of resisting hy~rostatic and hrdrodynamic loads and effects of buoyancy. " The Applicant's Hydraulic and Scour Analysis Report (Exhibit I) describes the structural components that will be constructed and installed to resist anticipated hydrostatic and hydrodynamic loads as well as any effects of buoyancy (discussion regarding hydraulic design occurs on Pages 7 and 8 of the report). Specifically, the applicant proposed extensive anchoring as detailed and approved in Springfield Floodplain Permit SHR 2009-0000 I of both the temporary work bridge and the proposed bridge support str.ucture. In addition, the design and shape of bridge itself, as well as those components of the structure built within the f1oodway, will further reduce structural susceptibility to flood damage. For example, the proposed concrete deck arch bridges will each have two piers in the main channel ofthe river. One pier is located at the center of the span, and one pier is located just inside ordinary high water ,on the south bank of the river. The configuration of these piers and the arch ribs they support has been developed with consideration given to hydraulic efficiency. The hydraulic opening will be improved relative to the existing bridge by reducing the pier area in the stream cross section under the LQq,-~H w'~~ . " ' PRE.SUtlMIlIf\L Rtl,'D :'UG21 '~Q(lQ CMGS INITIAL SUBMITTAL I August 17, 2009 78 " , 1:5 WILLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE II WILLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOP.MENT (WG), DISCRETIONARY USE (DU), SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR), & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION surface elevation. This reduced area will result'in a reduction of friction losses through the bridge opening, thus tending to lower the water surface elevations. These findings together with the Plan Set (Exhibit C) and supporting documentation submitted herewith demonstrate that this standard is satisfied. ' iii. Be certified by an engineer or architect that the design and methods of construction are in accordance with accepted standards of practice for meeting provisions of this Subsection based on their development and/or ' review of the structural design, specifications 'and plans. The certifications shall be provi~ed to the Building Officiai as specified in Section 3-415B.6.b. ' , ' As required by this standard and the review standards establishec;l in SDc 3.3-415B.6.b, the applicant has submitted a statement from the project engineer certifying that the design and' methods of construction proposed in Phase II conform to accepted standards and practice for meeting the provisions of this subsection. The engineer's certification is included herein as Exhibit ,- -, , H. These findings together with the Plan Set (Exhibit C) and supporting documentation submitted herewith demonstrate that this standard is satisfied. ' 2.b. Nonresidential structures that are elevated, not flood-proofed, shall meet the same standards for space below the lowest floor as specified in Subsection B.l.b., above. . None of the structures proposed as part of Phase II construction activities, meet the Floodplain Overlay District definition of structure contained ip SDc 6.1-110. Because none of the infrastructure proposed is habitable, walled or roofed, this standard does not apply. 2.c. Applicant's flood-proofing nonresidential buildings * * * . No nonresidential buildings are, proposed within the floodplain as part of Phase II construction. Therefore, this standard does not apply. 3. Manufactured Homes (including 3.a. through 3.c.). No manufactured homes are proposed within the floodplain as part of Phase II construction. Therefore, these standards do not apply. 4. Foundations. Foundations for all new construction, substantial i'mprovements and manufactured homes subject to 18 inches or'less of flood water during a I OO-year flood shall be as specified in the Springfield Building Safety Codes. Foundations for all new construction, substantial improvements and manufactured homes not in a Mobile Home Park or Subdivision subject to 18 inches or more offlood water during a I OO-year flood or located within a designated f100dway shall be certified by an engineer to meet the following requirements: · PRE.SUBMITTAL REC'O CMGS INITIAL SUBMITTAL I August 17, 2009 ;'UG 2 1 2~O~ 79 < / ( 1-5 WILLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE II WILLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (WG), DISCRETIONARY USE (DU), SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR), & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION 4.a. Concrete footings sized for 1000 psf soil pressure unless data to substantiate the use of higher values are submitted; The Applicant submitted preliminary foundation analysis as part of their Phase I submittal. Subsequently, the applicant completed final foundation analysis which demonstrates that the vertical bearing capacities for both the spread footings and drilled shafts are allowable with application of commonly used safety factors. The final lateral load resistance for the spread footings is based upon limit strength with no safety factor applied. For the drilled shaft, the load/deformation relationship also does not i,nclude a safety factor. A complete account of the bridge foundation assumptions used in developing the bridge information can be found in the applicant's Final Foundation Analysis Technical Memorandum (available upon request). City of Springfield review, and approval of the Applicant's construction permit submittals demonstrate that all previously approved bridge foundations meet the specifications 'of the Springfield Building Safety Codes. The Applicant's engineer's certification of No Net Rise is provided as Exhibit H. No additional foundations are proposed' as ,part of Phase II construction activities. All proposed concrete footings are sized for I 000 psf soil pressure. These findings together with the Plan Set (Exhibit C) and supporting documentation submitted , herewith demonstrate that this standard is satisfied. ' 4.b. Footings shall extend not less than 18 inches below the undisturbed natural grade or engineered fill and in no case less than the frost line depth; and, All footings, foundations and anchorages proposed and approved as part of Phase lI'extend beyond 18 inches below the undisturbed natural grade and in to solid bedrock. Specifically, rock anchors for the temporary work bridge are ,drilled into bedrock up to 30,000 pounds; replacement bridge support structures consist of six to eight foot wide shafts/columns drilled into bedrock. These findings together with the Plan Set (Exhibit C) and supporcing documentation submitted herewith demonstrate that this standard is satisfied. ' 4.c. Reinforced concrete, reinforced masonry, or other suitably designed supporting systems to resist all vertical and lateral loads which may reasonably occur independently or combined. . The applicant has utilized reinforced concrete and steel for all footings, piers and anchorage points. The materials selected are designed to achieve the vertical and 'lateral support needed to withstand the vertic~1 and lateral loads from anticiRated flood events. These findings together with the Plan Set (Exhibit C) and supporting documentation submitted herewith demonstrate that this standard is satisfied. - 5. Streets 5.a. Adequate provisions shall be made for accessibility during a I OO-year flood, 'to:ensure ingress and egress for ordinary and emergency vehicles and services during potential future flooding. PRE.SUBMITTAl REC1D Ant. 2 1 2009 CMGS INITIAL SUBMITTAL I August 17,2009 80 :" " 1-5 WILLAMETTE RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE II WILLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (WG), DISCRETlONp,RYUSE (DU), SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR), & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOI'MENT (FP) APPLICATION . All proposed Phase II construction activities are intended to facilitate or implement replacement of existing transportation infrastructure. As currently constructed; the existing infrastructure provides ingress and egress to the construction area for applicable non,motored and motored ordinary and emergency vehicles. In that the Applicant does not propose any new residentiai, commercial or industrial development, no new streets are proposed or required. These fi~dings together with the Plan Set (Exhibit C) and supporting documentation submitted herewith demonstrate that this standard is satisfied. 5.b. No street or surface of any new street shall be at an elevation of h!ss than I foot below the base flood height. No temporary or permanent streets or street surfaces are proposed as part of Phase II construction activities. Therefore, this criterion does,not apply. ' C. Floodways. located within areas of special flood hazard established in Section 3.3-41 OA. and B. are areas designated as f1oodways. Since the f100dway is an extremely hazardous area due to the velocity of flood waters which carry debris, potential projectiles, and erosion potential, the following provisions apply: " I. Encroachments, including fill, new construction, substantial improvement, and other development is prohibited unless certification from an engineer or architect is provided demonstrating that encroachments shall not result in any increase in flood levels during the occurrence of the base flood discharge. Phase II activities do not involve the construction of any new, substantial encroachments into the f1oodway; all coffer dams and footings associated with, the temporary work bridge and new replacement bridge were permitted in Phase I. The applicant notes that the top of the temporary work bridge (TWB) is at elevation 437.4 feet. The bottom of the TWB is at elevation 433.4 feet. The TWB was built in stages and is anchored on the leading edge of the pile~ by drilling rock anchors into the bedrock to 30,000 pounds to prevent up-lift. As outlined above, the City of Springfield required a "No-Rise" analysis for the TWB as part of the, applicant's prior approved Floodplain Overlay District Development application. The analysis for the TWB showed a slight increase in water surface elevation during a 100-year flood event while the TWB is, in place (2009-2012). The City of Springfield reviewed the applicant's floodplain , application and determined that the rise is acceptable for the duration of the project. Exhibit J, 1-5 Willamette Ri"er Bri~g~ FEMA Cross Sections, illustrates the temporary effect on the 100:year base flood elevatiori:: ' ": " , At the completion of Phase II, the proposed replacement bridges will improve hydraulic conditions through the elimination of piers within the channel. The proposed bridges will each have two piers in the main channel of the river. By comparison, the decommissioned bridge has five piers in the water, and the detour bridge has six - a total of II piers. The net reduction of piers in the water improves the hydraulic opening, improves fish passage, and reduces in-stream work and associated environmental impacts during the proposed construction as well as during future bridge PRE-SUBMITTAL RECIO ,\UG U 7009 81 CMGS INITIAL SUBMITTAL I Augustl7, 2009 (' ,,... ./ ,c. :, ''>- 1-5 WILLAMETTE ~IVER BRIDGE PROJECT - PHASE II WILLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (WG), DISCRETIONARY USE (DU), SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR), & FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (FP) APPLICATION maintenan'ce. At the conclusion of Phase II construction activities, the backwater flood elevation, " , caused by the 100-year base flood; will be reduced from 433.41 feet for the existing 1-5 and detour bridges to 431.32 feet for,the proposed bridge. This is a net reduction in 100-year base flood water surface elevation of 1.11 feet: 2. If the requirements of subsection c.1 above are satisfied, all new construction and substantial improvements shall comply with all applicable special flood hazard reduction provisions ,of Subsection B above. The Applicant's findings under Subsection B above are incorporated herein by reference as proof that this standard is met. 3. Subdivision and partitioning of hind for residential purposes is prohibited if land is located entirely within the f1oodway. No land partition or subdivision is proposed as part of Phase II construction activities. Therefore, this standard is met. PRE.SUBMITTAL REC'O AUG2 1 2009 CMGS INITIAL SUBMITTAL I August 17, 2009 82