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MEMORANDUM
City of Springfield
DATE: December 29, 2010
TO: Andy Limbird, Planner II
FROM: Kyle Greene, Civil E.LT.
SUBJECT: PREI0-00008 American Medical Concepts - McMac
Development Issues Meeting Public Works Land Development
Comments
The Land Development Division has reviewed the subject application for the possible
construction of a two-story management office building within the Liberty Professional
Center Business Park.
1. The approved Master Plan for Liberty Professional Center is based upon
the premise that Lot #3 would be the initial phase of development. This
development has not occurred, and it appears likely that this project on Lot
#4 will be the first to be developed. This presents a couple of questions
related to phasing:
a.) The master Plan shows two driveway entrances for Lot #4, one within
the common easement at the west side of Lot #5, and one at the easement
at the southeast corner of Lot #2. We propose to utilize the access at Lot
#2, and to postpone the development of the shared driveway at the west
side of Lot #5 until the adjoining Lot #3 and #5 properties are developed
and there is a need created. Please confirm that this would be acceptable.
. PW Transportation
b.) The Master Plan indicates two options for extending water to Lot #3,
via a public easement across the west side of Lot #4 or else via a looped
water line extending through the driveway easement at the west side of
Lot #5. We propose to omit this water line at this time, since Lot #3 is not
currently posed for development. Please confirm that this would be
acceptable.
. SUB Water
2. Springfield Development Code Section 21.070 (3) states "There shall be
planted setbacks from property lines of 20 feet in front, street-side and
through-lot rear yards where adjacent to local streets, and 30 feet where
adjacent to arterial or collector streets".
We are showing a 30 ft. setback along the front yard facing International
Way, and 20 ft. setbacks at each side yard. The rear yard is not adjacent to
any local street, and we therefore are showing only a 10 ft. wide setback at
the rear. Please confirm that this is acceptable.
Note: As is stated in your Development Issues Application: The Development Issues Meeting is not a land use
decision and does not confer any development rights, establish any conditions, or bind the applicant or the City to any
course of action. The meeting conveys the status of known development opportunities and constraints. The status may
change over time as development conditions or standards change.
Date, V,eceived:
Planner: AL
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3. The Oregon Structural Specialties Code Section 1108.3.1.1 allows an
exception to the requirement for an elevator in a building of fewer than
three stories when the upper level does not exceed 3000 sq. ft. The attached
sketches depict a second floor plan with an occupied area of approximately
2400 sq. ft., excluding stairway and mechanical areas. Please confirm that
there is no requirement for an elevator with the proposed configuration.
. DSD Building/Fire
4. The Master Plan states that exterior wall materials shall be fire resistant.
The Owner would prefer to use cedar siding. Would cedar siding be
permitted by the City? Would we need to apply for a variance?
. DSD Building/Fire
5. The site plan configuration, driveway locations, and utility connections are
nearly identical to the approved Master Plan. We are hopeful that the Site
Review process can be accelerated because of this. Please provide an
anticipated timeline for Site Review, as it would apply to this specific
project.
. The site plan meets the intent of the master plan as far as PW Engineering
is concerned.
Note: As is stated in your Development Issues Application: The Development Issues Meeting is not a land use
decision and does not confer any development rights, establish any conditions, or bind the applicant or the City to any
course of action. The meeting conveys the status of known development opportunities and constraints. The status may
change over time as development conditions or standards change. '"'ate. '"" . d 11.,]" ! " /,;
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