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HomeMy WebLinkAboutComments SUB 5/8/2008 .. . . SPRINGFIELD UTILITY BOARD w,,"rER SERVICE CE:--ITE R 202 South 18th Street Springfield, OR 97477-5240 Tel 541.726.2396 Fax 541.747.7348 www.subutil.com May 5, 2008 Andy Limbird Development Services City of Springfield 225 5th Street Springfield, OR 97477 RE: WELLHEAD PROTECTION RESPONSE TO SITE PLAN REViEW # DRC2008-00025 ASSESSORS MAP: 17-02-32-32 TAX LOT: 300 ADDRESS: 42'" & Smith Way jCommercial Avenue Dear Andy: The proposed car lot development is within Springfield's adopted Drinking Water Protection Area. The property overlies portions of the 20-year time-of-travel (TOT) zone to the Maia Well. This area is highly susceptible to contamination from chemicals that may spill or leak onto the ground surface. Any chemical spills or leaks must be cleaned up immediately and cleanup materials disposed off-site and in accordance with Lane County and DEQ requirements. In every case, care shall be taken to prevent groundwater cont:amiilati'on, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Chemical handling, storage, and use: Contractors/developers shall be responsible for the safe handling and storage of chemicals, petroleum products, and fertilizers and the prevention of groundwater and storm water runoff contamination, Chemicals used during construction, including paint and cleaning materials/wastes, must not enter the soil or be washed into the storm water system. All chemicals should be stored in adequate secondary containment. Equipment maintenance and fueling: Precautions must be taken to prevent fluid-containing equipment located outside from leaking, including providing a dedicated area for fueling and maintenance of equipment. This area should be prepared and maintained in a way that prevents spills or leaks from migrating to the soil or storm water drainage system. No fill materials containing hazardous materials shall be used on this site. OPERATIONS: Rooftop mounted equipment and other fluid-containing equipment located outside the building should be sealed and provided with secondary containment or a weather resistant enclosure. In the event of a spill or leak, this will prevent any fluids from migrating into the , . .4/;uof Date flece,,,ed.-, Planner. Ai.. - . . storm water drainage system. If applicable, chemicals stored outdoors (fertilizers, pesticides, etc.) should be covered and placed in secondary containment. STORM WATER: Because storm water recharges the aquifer, SUB requests that wellhead protection signs be placed temporarily at the constructipn site and permanently during operations near the building entrance and at the trash enclosure to alert contractors, subcontractors, employees, and others to the importance of reporting and cleaning up any spills (sign standard attached). Please contact Amy Chinitz (541-744-3745) if you prefer to purchase signs directly from SUB at the cost of$15jsign. Feel free to contact me at 541-744-3745 for further details or with any questions. Sincerely, ~c.~ Amy E. Chinitz Water Quality Protection Coordinator AEC:mk cc: East & West Coast Auto, 1710 W. 7'" Avenue, Eugene, OR 97402 David Nichois, Pacific West Engineering Services, 3610 Goodpasture Loop, Eugene, OR 97401 Dat~ Received:~)8/"J<'ot Planner: AL S:\SITEPLAN\42nd & Smith Way-Commercial Ave_East West Coast Auto_DWP.doc