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Home My WebLink AboutPacket, DRC PLANNER 11/14/2009 CITY OF SPRINGFIELD - or -:LOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE , ~ -'I.... .. DISTRIBUTION DATE November 14, 2009 TO: ' RECEIVED Current Planning Staff: G. Karp, J. Donovan, Liz Millerl M M~tz,qe~ Lissa Davis, , "'" L. Pauly, Tara Jones, Andy Limbird, Dave Reesor, Steve Hopkins, Molly Markarian ' "Matt Stouder, Engineering - Public Works Department Brian Bamett, Traffic EngineerlPE, Public Works Department (agenda only 2/02) "Jon Driscoll, Transportation Planning Engineer, Public Works Department "Gilbert Gordon, Deputy Fire Marshall, Fire & Life Safety Department Melissa Fechtel, Fire Agenda only "Ronni Price, Planner, Willamalane Park and Recreation District *Tamara Johnson, Springfield Utility Board (Electric) "Bart McKee, Springfield Utility Board (Water) Jack Foster, Springfield Utility Board (Energy Conservation) Amy Chinitz, Springfield Utility Board (Drinking Water) Jim Henry, Central Lane Communications 911 (Subdivisions, Street name changes) Dave White, U.S.P.S. (Growth Mgmt. Coordinator) Dave Shore, Northwest Natural Gas (needs full packets for Partitions/Subdivisions) "Celia Barry, Lane County Transportation Thomas Jeffreys, Emerald People's Utility District (EPUD) ---,/ Lane County Land Management [Urban Transition Zone] L George Ehlers, Lane County Sanitarian [Urban Transition Zone] (if applicable) Tim Hanely, Rainbow Water Districtr only if in the North Spfld area) (If applicable) Ralph Johnston, Lane Regional Air Pollution Authority (if applicable) Dale Ledyard, Operations Chief, McKenzie Fire District (If applicable) Tom Henerty, Comcast Cable (If applicable) Debbie Crampton, EWEB (electric) (" If in Glenwood) Dick HelgesoniMel Damewood, EWEB (water) (*If In Glenwood) Steve Moe, Glenwood Water District rlf In Glenwood) Bill Grile - Development Services Director (agenda) John T amulonis, Economic & Community Development Manager "Dave Puent, Building Official (agenda) Lisa Hopper, Building Services Representative (agenda) " Greg Ferschweiler, Keith Miyata, Brian Conlon, PW Dept. "Craig Fitzgerald, Maintenance PW Dept George Walker, Environmental Works Dept., (agenda only) Deanna Buckem, Engineering Assistant, Public Works Dept. (agenda) Police Chief, Jerry Smith, Police Department (agenda) *Will Mueller, L m ' Norm Palmer, Quest Corporation (agenda Dennis Nuuanu Santos, ODOT, State Highway Division (agenda) Jeff DeFranco, Springfield School District (agenda) William Lewis, Financial Services, Springfield School District ( agenda) Susan Palmer, Reporter, Eugene Register-Guard (agenda) INCLUDE WEEKLY LAND USE INFO Joe Leahy, City Attorney Dennis Ernst, City Surveyor ./ :2 v ..L .L 7' -;:7. -7 -.7 ~ ""7 7 7 ;Y 1/ 2' ;/ 7' ~ v 2:: -P NOV 14 2009 By: ))~P~c!d- I af-20~ (agenda) (agenda) A request for land use action, as described on the attached agenda, has been received by the Development Services Office. Specific concerns of your divisionldepartmenVagency should be addressed. If you have comments or requirements of this proposal, please send them in writing to the assigned planner @ Development Services Department, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield, OR 97477. If your written comments are not received by Friday, November 27, 2009 specific concerns of your divisionldepartmenVagency will not be addressed unless you attend the meeting on December 1, 2009. The Development Review Committee holds staff review meetings on Tuesday @ 8:00 -10:00 a.m. You should also plan to attend the staff meeting on Tuesday if you have specific concerns so that the Planning representative can discuss them prior to meeting with the applicant. If the Planner feels it is necessary for you to participate in the public meetings he/she will let you know on Tuesday. " will receive a full packet ~. AGENDA' DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT 225 FIFTH STREET Conference Room 615 Staff Review: December 1, 2009 @ 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. 1 SITE TENTATIVE #DRC2009-00043 WILLAMALANE PARKS 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Assessor's Map: 18-03-02-14 TL 600,802 Assessor's Map: 18-03-11-00TL 1800 Assessor's Map: 18-03-01-00 TL 1100, 3100, 3101, 3200 Assessor's Map: 18-03-12-00 TL 500 ' Address: 205 Dorris Street - Dorris Ranch to Clearwater Park . Existing Use: Parks and Recreation/Residential/Open Space/Quarry & Mine Operations Applicant submitted plans for construction of Phase I, approximately 4- miles of a proposed 8-mile . multi-use path between Dorris Ranch and Clearwater Park. Planner: Mark Metzger 2. WILLAMETTE GREENWAY/DISC USE #SHR2009-00005 W1LLAMALANE PARKS Assessor's Map: 18-03-02-14 TL 600,802 8:00'- 9:00 a.m. Assessor's Map: 18-03-11-00TL 1800 Assessor's Map: 18-03-01-00 TL 1100, 3100, 3101, 3200 Assessor's Map: 18-03-12-00 TL 500 Address: 205 Dorris Street - Dorris Ranch to Clearwater Park Existing Use: Parks and Recreation/ResidentiaVOpen Space/Quarry & Mine Operations Applicant submitted plans for construction of Phase I, approximately 4- miles of a proposed 8~mile multi-use path between Dorris Ranch and Clearwater Park within the Willamette Greenway Overlay District. Planner: Mark Metzger 3: ZONING MAP AMENDMENT #lON2009-00023 SPFLD CEMETERY ACQUISTION Assessor's Map: 17-02-35-00 TL 3704,3705,3706 9:00 -10:00 a.m. Address: 7390 McKenzie Highway Existing Use: Cemetery Applicant submitted plans requesting a zone change for 2.95 acres on three tax lots, totaling 10.23 acres in size from LOR to PLO. This would expand Springfield Memorial Gardens eastward for future development. Planner: Andy Limbird 1 ~ City of Springfield Development Services Department 22 5 Fifth Street Springfield, OR 97477 Willamette Greenway Overlay District Development . -. . . - - Applicant Name: Willamalane Park and Recreation District IAPPlicant's Rep.: Colin McArthur, AICP Icompany: !Address: I I Property Owner: Willamalane Park and Recreation District lcompany: ,Address: I I Multiple - See Attached I ASSESSOR'S MAP NO: ~t.tpmpnt TAX LOT NO(S): Multiple - See Attached Statement I Property Address: Multiple - See Attached Statement ISize of Property: 8.3 I IZonina: \Existina Use: 'Description of If you are filling in this form by hand, piease attach your proposal description to this application. Proposal: See Attached Prooosal .company: Address: Phone: 541.736.4055 WiIlamalane Park and Recreation District Fax: 541.736.4043 250 S. 32nd. Street, Springfield OR 97478-6302 Cameron McCarthv Gilbert & Scheibe I Phone: 541.485.7385 IFax: 541.485.7389 Iphone: 541.736.4055 IFax: 541. 736.4043 160 E. Broadway, Eugene OR 97401 Willamalane Park and Recreation District 250 S. 32nd. Street, Springfield OR 97478-6302 Acres ~ Sauare Feet 0 Public Land Open Space (PLO) Parks and Recreation, Residential, Open Space, Quarry and Mine Operations ... -....- Si natures: Please si Associated Cases: P ~(" 'U9:>Ci - oroL('ly CSq!?-) Case No.: 5~ 2&>'1- C5l:%'OS' I Date: 11/(7.)0'1 Application Fee: $ 02iD2.0) ITechnical Fee: $ L(f<;'.)O Postaae Fee: $")S'\ ~ TOTAL FEES: $ ) [) I 36 Z. ' } s I PROJECT NUMBER: (~J~ _ ~l~ ~ Sians: I -io ~ /rI C(~ R~viewed by: ~ I I I Date Received: NQV I 2 2009 Revised 1/1/08 Molly Markarian 1 of 4 Originlll ~ul;>rni!tal City of Springfield Development Services Department 225 Fifth Street Springfield, OR 97477 Discretionary Use . , - - Aoolicant Name: Icomoany: IAddress: IAoolicant's Reo.: Company: Willamalane Park and Recreation Disrrict Phone: 541.736.4055 Fax: 541.736.4043 Willamalane Park and Recreation Disrrict 250 S. 32nd. Street, Springfield OR 97478-6302 Colin McArthur. AICP Phone: 541.485.7385 Cameron McCarthy Gilbert & Scheibe Fax: 541.485.7389 Address: I Property Owner: Icompany: IAddress: 160 E. Broadway, Eugene OR 9740 I David and Cynthia Reinagel Phone: 510.418.4309 N/A Fax: N/A 2511 West Avenue I 34th. San Leandro, CA 94577 I Multiple - See Attached I ASSESSOR'S MAP NO: Stotoment TAX LOT NO(S): Multiole-SeeAttachedStatement I Property Address: Multiple - See Attached Statement ISize of Property: 8.3 Acres C8] Square Feet 0 I Description of If you are filling in this form by hand, please attach your proposal description to this application. Proposal: See Attached Proposal I Existing Use: Parks and Recreation, Residential, Open Space. Quarry and Mine Operations Si natures: Please si '. , -. . . - , . - - Associated Applications: Si!:ms: Icase No.: ~~'1' OQ:X)5 I Date: Reyie''IIed by: IAPPlication Fee: $ ITechnical Fee: $ Postage Fee: $ !~T~L..F~~~ $ _~,_,,___.., n- -..k~WJ ~~ -- ,...~~.,. .......,..~ .- Revised 1/1/08 Molly Markarian 10f4 CITY OF SPRINGFIELD VICINITY MAP SHR2009-00005 Willamalane Park and Recreation District Dorris Ranch to Clearwater Lane Ramp ~-~--L~T"'l SITE Map 18-03-01-00 Tax Lot 3100,3101,3200, 1100 18-03-02-00 TL 600,802 18-03-11-00 TL 1800 18-03-12 TL 500 + ~- I~ o 0:: ~~ IJ . ~I ~ O{\. \~ ," North Date Received: NOV 1 2 2009 Original Submittal Ordinary low Water Une I a~'~ r o;ma~~.~~A'nOJI .. -.-.w .... ..______ -- ----...---- - ---....--- - ..----- ~ I MIDDLE FORK WILL,UeJTE RIVER LOOP 'A Ta ....f'\I\\~c:JI' '.DlD IT. - CLURWUER PARI ".os~rt.":r"""'\ CITY or SPlllNCFIElD ~9>~:~ lANE COUNTY ',:\' ~9-C.:t,""'I\I" I D..rOl'1 T-.... lead... - OOEC ,,~,\ OeelQnedBy-ClolCS 0' 150'300' 600' \. 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' /;;/'!' 1 ' ' : , , . 1 ,-' m'::;:::"""-,,,'m_, ~~-"'t"-- i ,:~___n,--n '-----n-n___L___n---L_____-+__ i I in n__=--_~ f . )':.' - ': II OVERALL SITE PLAN SCAl..E:l'-JOO' R.., -( VICINITY MAP !:EGEND UmitofWork --- Sprlngfleldl Lane County Boundary WlUamette Greenway Boundary WillameUe Greenway Setback FEMA Floodway FEMA 100 Year Floodplain Top of Bank Ordlnery High WeterUne OYERALL lITE PLAN I ~-,--- 051,,0 ~~JV 1 2 2009 Orif'in",; Submittal , u MIDDLE FORK WILLAMETIE RIVER LOOP PATH WILLAMETIE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT f:NG) & DISCRETIONARY USE (DU) PERMIT APPLICATION 1.0 PROJECT INFORMATION Property Owners: Construction of a multi-use path between Dorris Ranch and Quarry Creek along the Middle Fork Willamette River Willamalane Park and Recreation District (WPRD) 250 South 32"d Street Springfield, OR 97478 541.736.4544 Applicant's Request: Springfield Utility Board (SUB) 250 "An St~eet Springfield, OR 97477 . 541.746.8451 Oregon Department of State Lands 775 Summer St, NE Suite 100 Salem, OR 97301-1279 503.986.5200 Alfred and Jacqueline Allen PO Box 1363 Springfield, OR 97477 541.746,3830 David & Cynthia Reinagel 2511 West Avenue 134th San Leandro, CA 94577 5 J 0.418.4309 Metro Rock & Construction Co. 32260 Old Hwy 64 Tangent, OR 97389 541,928.6491 Applicant: Willamalane Park and Recreation District (WPRD) 250 South 32"d Street Springfield, OR 97478 , 541.736.4544 Applicant's Representative: Project Name: Colin McArthur, AICP , Cameron McCarthy Gilbert & SchJibe Date Received: 160 E Broadway, Eugene OR 9740 ( 541.485.7385 NOV 12 2009 colinfa)cmr<sla.com Original Submittal Middle Fork Willamette River Loop Path CMGS FINA[ SUBMITTAL I Novembec 6, 2009 MIDDLE FORK WILLAMETTE RIVER LOOP PATH' WILLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (WG) & DISCRETIONARY USE (DU) PERMIT APPLICATION Subject Property: Multiple Tax Lots (see Table 2-1) Location: Middle Fork Willamette River, Dorris Ranch to Clearwater Park (Dorris Ranch to Quarry Creek within City land use jurisdiction) Development Area: Plan Designation: Zoning: 8.30 acres (361,670 square feet) Parks and Open Space; Sand and Gravel Public Land and Open Space (PL); Quarry and Mine Operations (QM) Overlay Zoning: Willamette Greenway Overlay District; Floodplain Overlay District; Site Plan Review Associated Applications: ZON 2007-00030 ZON 2009-00021 Date Received', NOV 1 2 2009 Original submittal CMGS FINAL SUBMITTAL I November 6, 2009 -"., 2 MIDDLE FORK WILLAMETTE RIVER LOOP PATH WILLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (WG) & DISCRETIONARY USE (DU) PERMIT APPLICATION 2.0 DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL 2.1 Introduction Willamalane Park & Recreation District is the recipient of a federal transportation appropriation administered by-the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) to construct a multi-use path from Dorris Ranch Living History Farm to Clearwater Park, Willamalane Park and Recreation District (WPRD) ("the Applicant") requests Willamette Greenway Overlay District Development, Discretionary Use, and Site Plan Review permit approval to begin staging and construction for the . Middle Fork Willamette River Loop Path (Middle Fork Path, MFP, multi-use path, path) Project , (Project, Proposal). The multi-use path is proposed to be constructed along the north bank of the Middle Fork Willamette River, south of the City of Springfield; Oregon. The proposed 4-mile long Middle Fork Path project is Phase I of a proposed 8-mile loop in . Springfield and Lane County and part of the Eugene-Springfield riverfront path and trail system. In addition to contributing to the 8-mile loop, the proposed path will link to an extensive riverfront Path system in Eugene and Springfield and is planned to eventually provide access to the Lane County 2,200-acre Howard Buford Recreation Area. The proposed path is located entirely within the Eugene-Springfield Metropolitan Area General Plan (Metro Plan) Boundary. Portions of the proposed path are within City of Springfield's urban growth boundary (UGB) and portions are within Lane County's Rural Comprehensive Plan (RCP) boundary, Over 80 percent of the property needed for: construction of the path is in current public ownership, I WPRD is in the process of obtaining easements, both temporary construction easements and permanent accesses easements, to construct and operate the path on all parcels not solely owned by WPRD. ' The proposed path is approximately 4 miles in length. Approximately J.5 miles (8,020 linear feet) of the path is within Springfield's UGB. The properties the proposed path transverses within the UGB are located entirely outside the Springfield City Limits, Approximately 2.5 miles (13,185 linear feet) of the path is located outside the UGB and within Lane County jurisdiction. The Applicant is submitting concurrent application packages to both Lane County and Springfield to permit the entire project. . 2.2 Location The project corridor is located within the City of Springfield and unincorporated Lane County; approximately one mile east of Interstate 5 (1-5) and the confluence of the Coast and Middle Forks of the Willamette River. The Project corridor lies within Township 18 South, Range 3 West, Sections I, 2, II and 12; and Range 2 West, Sections 5, 6, and 7. The Middle Fork Willamette River (River Mile 1-4) parallels the project corridor to the south. The 4-mile project corridor closely parallels the north bank of the Middle Fork Willamette River from Date Received: I Public ownership consists of four agencies: WPRD; City of Springfield; Springfield Utility Boar~QYd b~g~~09 Department of State Lands ' Original Submittal CMGS FINA[ SUBMITTAL I November 6, 2009 3 MIDDLE FORK WILLAMETTE RIVER LOOP PATH WILLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (WG) & DISCRETIONARY USE (DU)' PERMIT APPLICATION Clearwater Park to Dorris Ranch Living History Farm, where the Project corridor turns away from the Middle Fork Willamette River to the north, terminating at S. 20d Street, at the entrance to Dorris Ranch (see Exhibit C Context Map). The proposed project corridor is approximately 40 feet wide along the centerline of the proposed path. The corridor includes a 20-foot wide permanent easement and a I O-foot wide temporary work easement on each side of the permanent easement. The project corridor is located primarily in prior developed (existing gravel roadbed, public park, and maintained grounds), upland forested, and riparian forested areas along the north bank of the Middle Fork Willamette River (see Exhibit D Existing Conditions Map), The project corridor crosses several small tributaries to the Middle Fork Willamette River including Quarry Creek and Springfield Millrace. The project corridor is located on.21 public and private properties (parcels), Within Springfield jurisdiction, construction is proposed on 7 parcels: Tax Lots 3100, 310 I, 3200 (Map No. 18-03-01- 00); Tax Lots 600 and 802 (Map No, 18-03-02-00); Tax Lot 1800 (Map No, 18-03-11-00); and Tax Lot 500 (Map No. 18-03-12-00). Within Lane County, construction is proposed on 14 parcels; Tax Lot 1800 (Map No. 18-02-05-00); Tax Lots 1500, 1600, and 4501 (Map No. 18-02-06-00); Tax Lot 80 I (Map No. 18-02-07-00); Tax Lots 300, 400, 500, 600, and 602 (Map No. 18-02-08-00); and Tax Lots 2700, 2800, 3000, and 3200 (Map No. 18-03-01-00), Within Springfield two parcels are owned outright by WPRD; one parcel is owned by Springfield Utility Board (SUB); three parcels are owned by private entities; and one parcel is owned by the state of Oregon (Oregon Department of State Lands, DSL)? The Applicant is in the process of obtaining easements across all properties not under sole ownership by WPRD, Table 2-1 displays the Assessor's Map numbers, Tax Lot numbers, Zoning designation, Metro Plan designation, ownership, and size of parcels within Lane County jurisdiction associated with the project. . Date Received: NOV 1 2 2009 Original submittal 2 DSL is currently in negotiations with WRPD to acquire necessary right-of-way on Tax Lot 3200 (18-03-01-00). It is anticipated (and required by the project's funding agency) that all necessary right-of-way,will be under'WPRD control prior to start of construction. CMGS FINAL SUBMITTAL I November 6, 2009 4 MIDDLE FORK WILLAMETTE RIVER LOOP PATH WILLAMETTE GREENWAY OVE~LAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT ryvG) & DISCRETIONARY USE (DU) PERMIT APPLICATION Table 2-1. Project i>arcels within Lane County Jurisdiction 18-03.01.00 PUBLIC LAND & OPEN SPACE I 18.03.01-00 PUBLIC LAND & OPEN SPACE 118.03-01-00 QM QUARRY & MINE OPERATIONS I 18.03.02.00 . QM QUARRY & MINE OPERATIONS , I 18-03-02-00 . PL PUBLIC LAND & OPEN SPACE I 18.03.11-00 PL PUBLIC LAND & OPEN SPACE I 18.03-12,00 . 500 QM QUARRY & MINE OPERATIONS Source: Lane County, RLlD PARKS AND OPEN SPACE PARKS AND OPEN SPACE I SAND AND GRAVEL I SAND AND GRAVEL I PARKS AND OPEN SPACE .1 PARKS AND OPEN SPACE I PARKS AND OPEN SPACE I 2.58 SUB 46.73 METRO ROCK 9.0S DSL 42.0S ALLEN 177.81 WPRD 7S,07 WPRD 3,17 REINAGEL 2.3 Purpose and Need Development of the proposed Middle Fork Willamette River Loop Path is a high priority of WPRD, which is the recipient of a federal appropriation administered by ODOT to construct a multi-use path project. This Project, approximately 4-miles long, is Phase I of a proposed a-mile loop in Springfield. In addition to contributing to the a-mile loop, the path will connect to an extensive riverfront path system in Eugene and will eventually provide access to the 2,200-acre Howard Buford Recreation Area, Currently, there are no existing off-street bicycle' and pedestrian paths south of Main Street, connecting the east and west sides of Springfield, The proposed Middle Fork Path will enhance the ability of Springfield-area residents and the, public at large to access the natural environment in close proximity to their homes. The Middle Fork Path is included as a priority project in the 2004 Park and Recreation Comprehensive plan adopted by WPRD, the City of Springfield, and Lane County.3 The plan included input from over 750 local residents who identified the provision of off-street bicycle paths as the most desired outdoor facility the park district could provide. The proposed Middle Fork Path is identified as a significant regional bicycle and pedestrian route in the Springfield Bicycle Plan 'adopted by the City of Springfield.. The Middle Fork Path is identified as Project No. 21 in Trans Plan, the metropolitan area's regional transportation plan.s The Project is identified as Project No, 21 in the Central Lane Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Regional Transportation Plan (RTP).' The Project is also included in the 2003 Rivers to Ridges Open Space Study endorsed by metro-area governments.] . The purpose ofthe project is as follows: . To comply with the goals and objectives of Traf!s Plan and the RTP to provide bicycle and pedestrian routes that meet current and future transportation demands in the region . To implement a priority project listed in the WPRD Comprehensive Plan Date Received: NOV 1 2 2009 '. OriQinal Submittal 3 Willamalane Park and Recreation District Park and Recreation Comprehensive Plan. MIG,lnc. 20tH. · Springfield Bicycle Plan. City of Springfield, Oregon. David Evans & Associates. 1998. 5 Trans Plan. The Eugene-Springfield Transportation System Plan. Lane Council of Governments (LCOG). 2002. , Regionai Transportation Plan (RTP). Central Lane Metropolitan 'Planning Organization (MPO). 2007. ] Rivers to Ridges Open Space Study. Lane Council of GovernmentS (LCOG). 2003. CMGS FINAl SUBMITTAL I November 6, 2009 S MIDDLE FORK WILLAMETTE RIVER LOOP PATH . WILLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (':NG) & DISCRETIONARY USE (DU) PERMIT APPLICATION " To meet the needs of Springfield and Lane County residents who desire off-street bicycle and pedestrian paths . . To. provide public access along the Middle Fork Willamette River, a regional recreation resource Based on the Applicant's Biological Assessment for the project, on July 28, 2009, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) provided written concurrence that the effects of the proposed Middle Fork Willamette River Loop Path project are not likely to adversely affect (NLAA) species listed as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) or their designated critical habitat.' 2.4 Land Use Requirements Within Springfield's land use jurisdiction, project parcels are within the Public Land and Open Space (PLO) and Quarry and Mine Operations (QMO) zoning districts. Low impact public facilities are permitted as secondary uses, subject to Site Plan Review al1d specific development standards in SDC 4.7-203, in the PLO zoning district. Low impact public facilities are permitted, subject to Site Plan Review, in the QMO zoning district, Springfield staff has stated that the proposed project falls under the definition of low impact public facilities: . The majority of the project is proposed within the Willamette River Greenway. Oregon Statewide Planning Goal 15 (OAR 660-015-0005) ensures protection, conservation, enhancement, and maintenance of the Willamette River Greenway. Changes or intensification of use, or construction that has a significant visual impact within the Willamette Greenway requires development permit approval. The project is proposed within the WillametteGreenway 0NG) Overlay District. Uses allowed in the WG Overlay District are the same as those in the underlying zoning districts. The proposed project is considered an intensification of use and requires Development Permit approval in accordance with SDC 3.3-325. The majority of the project is proposed on parcels that do not have an established Greenway Setback Line. Only two parcels, Tax Lot 802 (Map No, 18-03-02-00) and Tax Lot 1800 (Map No, 18-03-11-00) have an established Greenway Setback Line, A request for development approval on land without an established Greenway Setback Line must be accompanied by an application for establishment ofthe Greenway Setback Line. The proposed project requires Greenway Setback Line establishment on five parcels in accordance with SDC 3,3-325. Within the WG Overlay District, any change or intensification of use, or construction that has significant visual impact shall require Discretionary Use approval. The proposed project is considered an intensification of use and requires Discretionary Use approval in accordance with SDC 5.9-120. Date Received NOV 1 2 2009 . Original Submittal 8 National Marine Fisheries Service, Northwest Region. NMFS No. 2008/08184. July 28, 2009. , Development Issues Meeting. May 7, 2007. ZON 2007-00030 CMGS FINAL SUBMITTAL I November 6,2009 6 MIDDLE FORK WILLAMETTE RIVER Loop PATH WILLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (WG) & DISCRETIONARY USE (DU) PERMIT APPLICATION The proposed project is permitted, subject to Site Plan Review, in the PLO and QMO zoning districts. The proposed project requires Site Plan Review approval in accordance with SDC 5.17- 125. Portions of the project are proposed within the. I OO-year Floodplain and Floodway of the Middle Fork Willamette River and within the Floodplain (FP) Overlay District. Development within the FP Overlay District is subject to the development standards of SDC 3.3-420. The project requires FP Overlay District development permit approval for development in the Floodplain/Floodway, including an engineer's certification Of No Net Rise in flood levels. A FP Overlay District Development Permit will be submitted by the Applicant. . The proposed project involves the removal of more than five trees 5'inch dbh (diameter at breast height) or larger as part of construction. The project requires Tree Felling Permit approval for removal or more than five trees 5-inch dbh or larger in accordance with SDC 5.19-125, A Tree Felling Permit will be submitted by the Applicant, In addition, the project requires Greenway Development Permit; Floodplain Development Permit; Special Use Permit, E-25; and Special Use Permit, PRapprovals from Lane County for the portion of the project within Lane County's land use jurisdiction. Applications to Lane County were submitted on August 28, 2009 are reviewed separate from this request by Lane County Land Management Division staff. 2.5 Summary of Request This proposal is a concurrent request for: . Type II Willamette Greenway Setback Line establishment on five parcels within the PLO and QMO zoning districts as provided by SDC 3.3-325. . Type III Willa'mette Greenway Overlay District Develop'ment Permit approval as provided by SDC 3,3-325. . Type III Discretionary Use Permit approval as provided by SDC 5.9-120. . Type II Site Plan Review approval as.provided by SDC 5.17-125, The proposal complies with all applicable Springfield Development Code (SDC) approval criteria and development standards; the submittal requirements listed in SDC 3.3-300, SDC 5.9-100, SDC 5.17-120. SDC 3,3-400, and SDC 5.19-120; and the submittal requirements listed on the Willamette Greenway Overlay District Development Permit, Discretionary Use, and Site Plan Review application forms. The Applicant will submit separate Type II Tree Felling Permit and Type I Floodplain Development Permit applications to the City of Springfield for review at the time of final submittal. The attached materials and enclosed findings demonstrate that the proposal is consistent with the Springfield Development Code and other applicable policies contained in the Metro Plan and other relevant plans. Date Received: NOV 1 2 2009 Original SUbmittal__ CMGS FINAl SUBMITTAL I November 6, 2009 7 MIDDLE FORK WILLAMETTE RIVER LOOP PATH WILLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (WG) & DISCRETIONARY USE (DU) PERMIT APPLICATION This page intentionally left blank. Date Received: NOV I 2 2009 Original Submittal CMGS FINAL SUBMITTAL I November 6,2009 8 MIDDLE FORK WILLAMETTE RIVER LOOP PATH WILLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT CNG) & DISCRETIONARY USE (DU) PERMIT APPLICATION 3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 3.1 Overview The proposed multi-use path is approximately 4 miles long and 14 feet wide. The 14-foot wide width includes a I O-foot wide asphalt path and 2-foot wide unpaved shoulders on either side. The majority of the proposed path will be constructed on existing graveled roads and an unimproved trail while the remainder of the proposed path will be constructed' in maintained park and utility property, disturbed riparian and upland forested areas, and relatively undisturbed riparian and upland forested areas. Trailheads with vehicle parking areas are proposed at each end of the path (Clearwater Trailhead and Dorris Ranch Trailhead), A turnaround destination point is proposed at Quarry Creek, approximately mid-way on the path, small landscape/wildlife viewing areas with benches wiil be located at approximate half mile points along the path, and water access points are proposed at ap'propriate, locations. Within Springfield's land use jurisdiction, the proposed path begins at South 2"d Street and extends east to a proposed bridge at Quacry Creek, which is within ~ane County jurisdiction. A trailhead is proposed within Dorris Ranch Living History Farm, located near the intersection of South 2"d Street and Dorris Lane, The proposed path extends from the Dorris Ranch Trailhead southeasterly behind the historic T omseth House toward the north bank of the Middle Fork Willamette River and the base of Quarry Butte. The path continues easterly along the river bank and the base of Quarry Butte, crossing several private properties between Dorris Ranch and Quarry Creek. The private parcels involved in the request include the Allen property, the Reinagel property, and the Knife River rock quarry. The Springfield portion of the project, within Springfield's UGB, terminates at a proposed bridge crossing Quarry Creek. Implementation of the Middle Fork Path Project will occur in four phases: I) temporary infrastructure construction, 2) permanent infrastructure construction, 3) removal of temporary infrastructure, and 4) project site restoration/mitigation. Temporary infrastructure consists of project elements that are necessary to construct the, Project such as staging areas, and access roads, Permanent infrastructure includes the asphalt path, trailheads, rest areas, a permanent bridge over Quarry Creek (Lane County jurisdiction), a permanent bridge over the Springfield Millrace (Lane County jurisdiction), retaining walls, and stormwater treatment systems. Once all Project work is completed, temporary structures will be removed and the Project corridor will be restored to pre-construction conditions or enhanced to improved conditions, as described, below. Unless otherwise specified, project work described in.Section 3,2 and throughout the remainder of this proposal refers only to work that is proposed to occur within Springfield's land use , , jurisdiction. Proposed construction activities are detailed in Section 3.2. Date Received: NOV j 2 2009 Original Submittal CMGS FINAL' SUBMITTAL I .November 6, 2009 9 MIDDLE FORK WILLAMETTE RIVER LOOP PATH. WltLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT fyVG)& DISCRETIONARY USE (DU) PERMIT APPLICATION 3.2 Proposed Uses and Activities The Proposal involves the following primary construction activities within Springfield's land use. jurisdiction: Pedestrian/Bicycle Path The typical path section consists of a I O-foot wide paved asphalt surface with a 2-foot wide unpaved shoulder on each side. A minimum of 2,5 inches of asphalt will be placed over 4-6 inches of aggregate base to form the path surface. The shoulders consist of 2-foot wide gravel strips on each side bordered ,by compacted native soil seeded with native grasses. Pedestrian rails will be installed in areas where, there are slopes steeper than 1:2 or where the embankment drops off and may pose a hazard to users. Retaining walls will be constructed where the path is along side-slopes along the base of Quarry Butte and adjacent to the banks of Quarry Creek, as discussed below. To prevent water ponding on the upland side of the path, cross culverts will be installed under the path where the alignment crosses existing, non-fish bearing drainage channels and ditches. A vehicle parking area is proposed at the west end the path (Dorris Ranch Trailhead), as discussed' below. Stormwater from the parking areas will flow to vegetated infiltration swales, as discussed below. .Dorris Ranch Trailhead The proposed Dorris Ranch Trailhead is located in Dorris Ranch Living History Farm, east of the park's access drive and southeast of the intersection of South 2'd Street and Dorris Lane, as illustrated on Sheet L 1.0 Site Plan (Exhibit E). The trailhead includes an asphalt parking area with 21 vehicle parking spaces (two are ADA compliant), seven bicycle parking spaces, a restroom, an interpretivelinformational kiosk, and associated site utilities, landscaping, and stormwater treatment facilities, as discussed below. Viewing Areas and Water Access Points Small viewing areas with benches are proposed at appropriate locations along the path. The locations of viewing areas were selected based on opportunities for wildlife observation and to highlight selected landscape views. In addition, within Lane County, the proposal includes two water access points on the former Georgia Pacific property currently in joint ownership by WPRD, City of Springfield, and SUB, The proposed water access points will extend from viewing areas and involve informal stairs, constructed of gravel and concrete, extending to the OHWM of the Middle Fork Willamette River, No work is proposed below the OWHM for construction of the water access points. The water access points are designed to provide swimming, fishing, and eMe"Receivec : motorized boating (i.e. canoe, kayak, etc.) opportunities for path users. Retaining Walls. NOV 1 2 2009 As the proposed alignment approaches the Middle Fork Willamette River from Dor~i~ Ranch, th~ alignment turns east to northeast and continues along bench-like topography for~919c:&~lPlttal deposits, As it continues east, the alignment crosses areas of fill, likely produced during mining operations of the quarry located to the north. In the vicinity of Quarry Creek, the alignment passes several outcrops of relatively hard basalt, Within this narrow corridor that directly parallels the Middle Fork Willamette River described above, retaining walls are proposed adjacent to the path. Proposed retaining walls are located between the river top-of-bank and extreme slopes associated with Quarry Butte, as illustrated on CMGS FINAL SUSMITT AL I November 6, 2009 10 MIDDLE FORK WILLAMETTE RIVER LOOP PATH WILLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (WG) & DISCRETIONARY USE (DU) PERMIT APPLICATION Sheets L 1.3-L 1.5 Site Plan (Exhibit E). Proposed retaining walls are designed to minimize environmental impacts by avoiding excessive excavation on the uphill side ofthe path and avoiding fill on the downhill side of the path. During the Feasibility Study for the project, the Applicant evaluated alternative alignments that placed the path further from the river and higher up on the slopes of Quarry Butte. The southern alignment was selected based on factors including: the ability to locate the path on flatter bench-like topography adjacent to the river as opposed to the extreme side slopes of Quarry Butte; a desire to be at or near existing grade approaching Quarry Creek in order to avoid construction of switchbacks extending from higher slopes to reach the proposed Quarry Creek Bridge crossing; and, the need to keep a safe distance from the active quarry operation. Retaining walls proposed are the minimum necessary to construct the project, designed to reduce the overall project footprint, and minimize cut and fill, as noted above. The proposed retaining walls along the path will be comprised of 9 separate segments, as illustrated on Sheets A I.O-A 1.7 Plans and Elevations (Exhibit E). The walls vary in height from approximately 3 feet up to 12 feet. Two types of retaining walls are proposed; soil nail walls and block walls, Based on recommendations contained in the project geotechnical report (Exhibit J), soil nail walls are proposed where the retained slope is l.sH: IV or steeper and where the required wall height for the retained slope is greater than 10 feet.'D Block walls are proposed for locations with flatter slopes and lower wall heights. Of the 9 segments, only one wall segment (Wall #6) will require work near the OHWM of the Middle Fork Willamette River. The extreme steepness of the uphill slope in this segment of the project prevents locating the path .further from the river bank. All heavy equipment used during wall construction will be stationed above the OHWM of the. Middle Fork Willamette River. Containment measures associated with work below the OHWM of the Middle Fork.Willamette River include erosion control measures, as illustrated on Sheets CO. I , C I.O-C 1.5 Grading Plan (Exhibit E) and detailed in the Applicant's construction contractor's Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (ESCP), Stormwater Management The .proposed project will result in approximately 2.21 acres of net new impervious surface and is subject to stormwater quality and quantity performance standards from multiple federal, state, and local agencies including USFWS, NMFS, ODEQ, ODOT. Lane County. and the City of Springfield. The applicability of a water quality standard is confined only to the parking lots at the trail heads (Dorris Ranch and Clearwater Park). Through discussions and correspondence with NMFS and ODEQ it has been confirmed that the stormwater runoff from pedestrian/bike trails does not require typical treatment through Best Management Practices (BMPs) associated with roadways. Additionally, current.ODOT policy states that water quality mitigation is not required for non- traffic bearing elements, such as sidewalks and separated bike paths." I " Date Received: NOV I 2 2009 10 As used in this section and throughout, "V;, indicates vertical and "H" indicates horizgrfm.inal Submittal II Biological Assessment (BA). Middle Fork Willamette River Loop Path, South 2" Street to Clearwater Park Mason, Bruce & Girard, Inc. December 2, 2008. CMGS FINAl SUBMITTAL I November 6, 2009 .11 MIDDLE FORK WILLAMETTE RIVER LOOP PATH WILLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (WG) & DISCRETIONARY USE (DU) PERMIT APPLICATION Stormwater runoff from the proposed path will be treated via overland flow through native soils planted with grass and vegetation to facilitate 100 percent infiltration of stormwater generated from paved surfaces. In areas where runoff from the path becomes concentrated or extensive during storm events, existing upland and riparian vegetation that borders the length' ofthe path, as well as proposed restoration measures, ,will prevent erosion. Erosion control BMPs will be installed and maintained throughout the duration of the Project, as illustrated on Sheets CO. I , C I.O-C 1.5 Grading Plan (Exhibit E). The Dorris Ranch Trailhead will create approximately 0.37-acre of new paved impervious surface. This includes 0.3 I-acre for vehicular traffic and parking, and O,06-acre for bike and pedestrian areas. The trailhead includes proposed water quality treatment facilities for the vehicular traffic and parking areas, as illustrated on Sheet L 1.0 Site Plan (Exhibit E). The bike and pedestrian areas will be allowed to sheet-flow and infiltrate into restored areas. The parl<inglot will be constructed without curbs to allow runoff to sheet-flow. . Vegetated infiltration basins designed to capture and. infiltrate stormwater will catch runoff leaving the parking area. -Site Restoration and Mitigation Within Springfield's land use jurisdiction, the total estimated area of ground disturbance, both temporary and permanent, within the Project corridor is roughly 8.30 acres. Ground disturbing activities include path and parking lot grading and construction, retaining wall construction, and bridge construction. Approximately 122 trees are proposed for removal in Springfield. Approximately 1.4 acres of riparian and upland vegetation will be removed as a result of project activities. All stream banks, soils, and vegetation (outside permanent path and bridge footprints) disturbed by the Project will_be restored to pre-construction conditions or enhanced to better conditions. Disturbed areas will be seeded and mulched with a permanent erosion control native seed mix or planted with native woody veg-etation where appropriate, In addition to site restoration in disturbed areas adjacent to the proposed path alignment , approximately 1.4 acres of riparian habitat will be restored in a proposed Riparian Mitigation Site. This additional mitigation site is an area of low riparian area function, due the prevalence of invasive species and remnant riprap deposits. The proposed Riparian Mitigation Site Is shown in Exhibit I Riparian Mitigation Plans and.is located on property jointly purchased by WPRD, the City of Springfield, and SUB for the purposes of open space preservation and recreation, The property is located within Lane County's land use jurisdiction. The Riparian Mitigation Site was carefully chosen based on factors including: consultation with NMFS, ODFW, City of Springfield, and project biologists and ecologists; a desire to concentrate mitigation efforts within one large site rather than several sites; and, the joint public. ownership of the parcel, which ensures long-term viability of the mitigation project. Proposed restoration and mitigation will compensate for potential impacts associated with riparian vegetation removal within the project corridor. Restored riparian areas will be replanted with a diverse mix of native shrubs and trees, as illustrated on Sheets LO.2, L2,O-L2.5 I...a.ndsca~ Plan, . (Exhibit E). lJate KeCelVedd NOV 1 2 2009 CMGS FINAL SUB'MITT AL I November 6, 2009 unglnal ,=>uomlltal :2 , . MIDDLE FORK WILLAMETTE RIVER LOOP PATH WILLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT CNG) & DISCRETIONARY USE (DU) PERMIT APPLICATION Native riparian vegetation removed during construction activities will be replaced by an equal or greater amount, and riparian trees greater than 6 inches in DBH will be replanted at a minimum 2: I ratio within the project area. The Applicant proposes planting 348 trees to compensate for the removal of 122 trees within Springfield's land use jurisdiction. A total of 0.028-acre of wetlands will be impacted by the project.'2 Compensatory mitigation for wetland impacts will be accomplished through the purchase of 0.03 wetland mitigation credits at the West Eugene Mitigation Bank . In-Water Work The proposed project will require work below the OHWM of the Middle Fork Willamette River. All work below the OHWM for the Project will be conducted during the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) in-water work period for the Middle Fork Willamette River Qune I - October 31). Work to be completed in this period will consist of retaining wall construction. During the in-water work period for the Middle Fork Willamette River, water levels will likely be well below the OHWM of these systems, as water levels generally peak in December. Therefore, work is not expected to occur within the wetted channel of the Middle Fork Willamette River, Construction below the OHWM during this period will minimize potential impacts to Chinook salmon and other sensitive fish species present in the Middle Fork Willamette River and/or Quarry Creek 13 3.3 Conservation Measures The Applicant's BA for the project details conservation measures which are summarized below and incorporated by reference herein, Conservation measures are intended to minimize or avoid environmental impacts to species and their habitat. Conservation measures are incorporated into the project design to minimize and avoid adverse effects to Chinook Salmon, as well as other fish species and Essential Fish Habitat (EFH). Conservation measures are described below: . All work conducted below the OHWM of Quarry Creek and the Middle Fork Willamette River shall be conducted during the ODFW agreed upon in-water work period Qune I - October 31), . Sediment fencing and straw wattles will be used during installation of the temporary work bridge and during construction of the retaining walls to prevent downstream increases in turbidity. . Compost blankets will be installed along the Project corridor, and the project will only use handwork instead of large machinery below the OHWM to further prevent soil erosion and increases in turbidity. . Vegetation clearing for the Project will be minimized to the extent practicable. The removal of riparian trees will be replanted within the project area at a minimum 2: I ratio. Date Received: NO\' I 2 2009 12 Total wetland.impacts noted above include both Springfield and Lane County po,QOOi~~~ttaJ Il See Footnote No.7, CMGS FINAt SUBMITTAL I November 6, 2009 13 . , MIDDLE FORK WILLAMETTE RIVER LOOP PATH WILLAMETTE GREENWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT (WG) & DISCRETIONARY USE (DU) PERMIT APPLICATION . . " Staging of all equipment shall occur at least 150 feet away from all jurisdictional waters, in areas that have been previously disturbed' and/or developed, to avoid impacts to natural resources. . All exposed fill slopes and disturbed areas shall be seeded and mulched according to ODOT (2008) standard specifications and all disturbed ground will be restored to pre-construction conditions or enhanced to better conditions, . An Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (E5CP) and Pollution Control Plan (PCP) will be implemented to minimize adverse water quality effects. 3.4 Duration and Sequence of Construction The project is planned for construction in two phases: I) Clearwater Park to Quarry Creek, and 2) Quarry Creek to Dorris Ranch. Phase I involves the Lane County portion of the project and is expected to begin with surveying and tree clearing in June 20 I 0, Substantial construction for Phase I is expected to be completed by December 20 10, with general site restoration, planting; and erosion control continuing into February 20 II. Phase 2 involves the Springfield portion of the project and is expected to begin in 20 II, however funding is not yet secured, Construction of Phase I of the project will begin at the Clearwater Trailhead: A general sequence for proposed project activities is provided below: I) Survey path location/clearing limits and coriduct tree clearing in compliance with the MBT A. 2) Conduct overall Project mobiliza~ion, remove down .trees, implement environmental controls (i,e, containment and sediment control measures), and establish staging areas and access routes. . 3) Construct path, bridges, and ClearWater Trailhead, 4) Conduct site restoration/stabilization (grading, planting, seeding), remove temporary facilities, complete implementation of landscape plan and riparian mitigation. The actual construction sequence, determined by the construction contractor, may vary from the above sequence: All temporary erosion controls will be installed according to the ECSP developed for the project by the Applicant's construction contractor. A pollution control plan (PCP) will also be developed by the construction contractor to prevent project-related pollution in the project corridor. Date Received: NOV 1 2 2009 Original Submittal CMGS FINAL SUSMITT AL I November 6, 2009 14