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CASE NUMBER: ZON2010-o0010 (
FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND ORDER
NATURE OF THE APPLICATION
The application is for a Major Variance to reduce the hardship created by the protection of an
inventoried wetland and the placement of a city stormwater pipe on vacant property located south of
Aster Street on S. 59th. The property is identified on the Lane County Assessor's Map as 17-02-34-33,
Tax Lot 503. The applicant is also requesting a variance to the rear yard setback for structures and to
the utility easement setback protecting a 36"storm sewer pipe that cuts across the property.
CONCLUSION
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The application was presented for approval under Sections 4.3-117 and 5.21-130 of the Springfield
Development Code (SDC) which describe the t'riteria to be used in approving the proposed variances.
On the basis of this record, the primary variance for partial relief from wetland protection standards is
found by staff to be consistent with the criteria of approval found in SDC Section 5.21-130 and additional
criteria specific to the wetland variance found in Section 4.3-117 (J) (2) and is recommended to the
Planning Commission for approval. Staff made recommendations concerning additional variances that
were requested: 1) A 5-foot variance to the lO-foot rear-yard setback is recommended for approval: 2)
the proposed encroachment on the utility easement protecting a storm water pipe is not recommended
for approval: and 3) a variance to the maximum driveway width allowed in the MDR zoning district is not
recommended for approval.
These general findings are supported by specific findings of fact and conclusions found in the Staff
Report and Recommendations that is attached hereto.
DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
On September 8, 2010, the Springfield Planning Commission conducted a public hearing to accept
testimony and to hear comments on this proposal. The Planning Commission is now ready to take
action on this proposal based upon the above recommendation and the evidence and testimony already
in the record as well as the evidence and testimony presented at this public hearing held in the matter
of the proposed variances to the Springfield Development Code.
The following "Recommended Actions" are proposed by staff for Planning Commission consideration
in response to the application:
Recommended Action #1: The variance to the maximum driveway width shall not be approved. The
applicant should revise the site layout to show:two separate driveways along the frontage to divide the
driveway into separate entrances for the single family dwelling and the duplex. The driveway for the
single family unit shall not exceed the 16 foot maximum for a i-Way Single-family driveway. The
driveway for the duplex unit shall not exceed the 35-foot maximum for a 2-Way Multifamily Residential
driveway. '
It is the DECISION of the Planning Commission of Springfield that Recommended Action #1, Case
Number ZON20i0-000i0 (be approved) (be approved with revisions or condition~~eei'feal:
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Recommended Action #2: The requested variance to the 10-foot rear yard setback standard shall be
approved to allow a minimum 5-foot setback from the property line for any rear yard or side yard.
It is the DECISION of the Planning Commission'of Springfield that Recommended Action #2, Case
Number ZON2010-00010 (be approved) (be approved with revisions or conditions) (be denied) (no
action be taken at this time).
Recommended Action #3: The applicant's request to impact approximately .007 wetland acres shall be
approved. By reason of the discussion found in Findings #23 through #26, it is further recommended
that up to a total of 1000 additional square feet (.023 acres) of wetland be allowed for development, as
needed, to provide additional flexibility in the layout of development on the property.
It is the DECISION of the Planning Commission, of Springfield that Recommended Action #3, Case
Number ZON201O-0001O (be approved) (be approved with revisions or conditions) (be denied) (no
action be taken at this time).
Recommended Action #4: The applicant shall revise the site plan lavout to show a 20-foot wide utilitv
easement over the 36" storm pipe. A revised easement document should be prepared and recorded.
The revised layout of the dwelling units shall not encroach on the new easement.
It is the DECISION of the Planning Commissiori' of Springfield that Recommended Action #4, Case
Number ZON201O-00010 (be approved) (be approved with revisions or conditions) (be denied) (no
action be taken at this time).
. THESE DECISIONS were presented to and approved by the f' nning Commission on September 8, 2010.
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