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TYPE I TENTATIVE MINIMUM
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
STAFF REPORT & DECISION
Project Name: Welby's
Nature of Application: Auto repair shop
Case Number: DRC2009-00053
Project Location: 1820 Main St
Current Site Conditions: Existing building, fencing and parking lot.
Zoning: CC (Community Commercial)
Metro Plan Designation: Community Commercial
Zoning of Surrounding Properties: CC (Community Commercial)
Application Submitted Date: December 29, 2009
Site Visit Conducted Date: January 15, 2010
Decision Issued Date: January 21, 2010
CITY OF SPRINGFIELD DEVELOPMENT REVIEW TEAM
POSITION REVIEW OF NAME PHONE
Project Manager Planning Steve Hopkins 726-3649
Transportation Planning Transportation Jon Driscoll 726-3679
Engineer
Public Works ElT Sanitary & Storm Sewer Clayton 736-1036
Mceachern
Deputy Fire Marshal Fire and Life Safety Gilbert Gordon 726-2293
Community Services Manager Building Dave Puent 726-3660
Owner/Applicant: Representative:
Mark Worman Steve Keating
Welby's Collision LLC Keating Engineering LLC
3415 main St 159 E 16th Ave
Springfield OR 97477 , Eugene OR 97401
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Purpose: Minimum Development Standards (MDS) are intended to support economic
development by minimizing City review for minor additions, expansions or changes in
use. MDS shall ensure compliance with specific appearance; transportation safety and
efficiency; and stormwater management standards specified in the Springfield
Development Code (SDC) and otherwise protect public health, safety and welfare.
5.15-120 SDC Standards Applicable to MDS Approval
Criteria of Approval: In order to grant MDS approval, the Director shall determine
compliance with all applicable standards specified below. Final occupancy is contingent
upon the completion of required site improvements.
A) A five-foot wide landscaped planter strip, including street trees, with
approved irrigation or approved drought resistant plants as specified in SDC
Sections 4.4-100 and 4.2-140 shall be installed between the sidewalk and
parking areas or buildings.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. Where there is an unimproved street, a four foot wide landscaped planter strip shall
be required to be set back one foot from the property line.
2. Where there is insufficient space for the landscaped strip required in Subsection A.,
above due to existing buildings, street width, paved parking, changes of elevation or
location of utilities including catch basins, the Director may approve:
a. Decorative fencing located immediately behind the property line. The
fencing may be wrought iron or masonry and shall be subject to the fence
height standards of the applicable zoning district and the vision clearance
setbacks of Section 4.2-130: and/or
b. Landscaping equivalent to the amount required in Subsection A., above
may be placed at the property comers or other areas of the property that are
visible from the street.
o Complies as Shown on Plot Plan
X Proposal Complies when the following Condition(s) is/ are met:
1. The decorative fencing shall be extended along the entire 18th Street
frontage.
B) Trash receptacles and outdoor storage areas shall be screened by a structure or
enclosure permanently affixed to the ground as specified in SDC Section 4.4-100.
o Complies as Shown on Plot Plan .
X Proposal Complies when the following Condition(s) is/ are met:
2. The trash enclosure along 18th Street shall be removed.
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C) Bicycle parking spaces shall be added to meet the numerical standards for the
appropriate use or upgraded to meet the standards set in SDC Sections 4.6-140, 4.6145
and 4.6-155.
Complies as Shown on Plot Plan
X Proposal Complies when the following Condition(s) is/ are met:
3. The existing bicycle parking structure on the west side of the building must
remain, or provision for 3 bicycle parking spaces shall be provided
elsewhere on the site.
D) Parking and circulation areas shall be paved and striped and wheel stops installed
as specified in SDC Sections 4.6-100 and 4.6-120. Required paving and other
impervious surfaces on the site shall comply with on-site stormwater management
standards as specified in SDC Section 4.3-110 for required parking, circulation area
and storage area impervious surfaces only.
EXCEPTION: In cases where the number of vehicular parking spaces cannot be met
due to lot size or physical constraint, the Director, in consultation with the
Transportation Planning Engineer, may reduce the standard without a Minor
Variance if a finding is made that the reduction will not have an adverse impact on
public safety.
EJ Complies as Shown on Plot Plan
X Proposal Complies when the following Condition(s) is/are met:
4. The new trash enclosure area shall be hydraulically separated, piped to
sanitary sewer and covered.
5. Install wheel stops at all parking stalls that do not have them in accordance
with SDC 4.6-120, which includes that the stops be a minimum of 6 feet in
length.
6. The gate in the eastern parking lot must be constructed so that the 20 foot
opening is within the 24 foot drive aisle.
E) Access onto the public right-of-way shall comply with SDC Section 4.2-120.
Complies as Shown on Plot Plan
j2g Proposal Complies when the following Condition(s) is/ are met:
7. Revise the fence to establish and maintain a 25' clear vision triangle at the
intersection of 18th and Main.
8. Submit a copy of the approved ODOT access permit.
9. Establish and maintain a 10' clear vision triangle at the driveway to Main
Street. As shown, the 6' high fence encroaches into that triangle.
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F) Concrete sidewalks shall be installed where the site abuts a curb and gutter street
as specified in SDC Section 4.2-135.
X Complies as Shown on Plot Plan
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Proposal Complies when the following Condition(s) is/ are met:
G) Streetlights shall be installed as specified in SDC Section 4.2-135.
Complies as Shown on Plot Plan
~ Proposal Complies when the following Condition(s) is/are met:
10. All outside lighting, including existing lighting and wall packs, shall contain
full cut off shields and be directed downward. "Full cut off" means the bulb
is not visible when viewed from the side.
H) The development shall connect to public utilities as specified in Sections 4.3-105,
4.3-110 and 4.3-120 of the SDC and comply with the Springfield Building-5afety
Codes, where applicable. Easements may be required as specified in Subsection 4.3-
140 of this Code.
Complies as Shown on Plot Plan
~ Proposal Complies when the following Condition(s) is/ are met:
11. To meet water quality requirements, install and maintain a filter in the
existing catch basin locate at the north side of the building.
12. No improvements shall be made to the vehicle work area; Occupancy Class
Fl, acc LD 19, until the DWP application (DRC2010-00003) is approved.
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Timelines and Conditions of Approval: The property owner and/ or applicant has 30
days from the date of this decision to submit a Final Plot Plan (the Final Plot Plan must
be to scale and indicate the scale on the plan) demonstrating compliance with the
following Conditions of Approval:
1. The decorative fencing shall be extended along the entire 18th Street frontage.
2. The trash enclosure along 18th Street shall be removed.
3. The existing bicycle parking structure on the west side of the building must
remain, or provision for 3 bicycle parking spaces shall be provided elsewhere on
the site.
4. The new trash enclosure area shall be covered, hydraulically separated and
piped to sanitary sewer.
5. Install wheel stops at all parking stalls that do not have them in accordance with
SDC 4.6-120, which includes that the stops be a minimum of 6 feet in length.
6. The gate in the eastern parking lot must be constructed so that the 20 foot
opening is within the 24 foot drive aisle.
7. Revise the fence to establish and maintain a 25' clear vision triangle at the
intersection of 18th and Main.
S. Prior to final occupancy, submit a copy of the approved ODOT access permit.
9. Establish and maintain a 10' clear vision triangle at the driveway to Main Street.
As shown, the 6' high fence encroaches into that triangle.
10. All outside lighting, including existing lighting and wall packs, shall contain full
cut off shields and be directed downward. "Full cut off" means the bulb is not
visible when viewed from the side.
11. Install and maintain a filter in the existing catch basin locate at the north side of
the building.
12. No improvements shall be made to the vehicle work area; Occupancy Gass Fl,
OCC LD 19, until the DWP application (DRC2010-00003) is approved.
In order to complete the review process, a Development Agreement is required within
45 days from the date of this decision to ensure the terms and conditions of this
application are binding upon both the applicant and the City. This agreement will be
prepared by Staff and upon approval of the Final Plot Plan, must be signed by the
property owner prior to issuance of a building permit and land use approval.
The construction of the required improvements shall begin within 90 days of the date of
this decision. If the established time line cannot be met, the applicant may submit a
written request for a time line extension as specified in SDC Section 5.15-125.
The Director may allow a one-time extension of the 90-day start of construction time line
due to situations including but not limited to, required permits from the City or other
agencies, weather conditions and the unavailability of asphalt or the unavailability of
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street trees. If the time extension is allowed, security shall be provided as specified in
. SDC Section 5.17-150 of.this Article. The time line extension shall not exceed 90 days.
If the established time line is not met and the applicant has not requested an extension,
the Director shall declare the application null and void if the property is occupied and
the property owner shall be considered in violation of this Code. If the established time
line is not met and the applicant has requested an extension and that time line has not
been met, the Director may require the improvements be installed as specified in SDC
Section 5.7-150.
Permits That May Be Required:
. All new sewer taps will require permits from the Public Works Department prior
to connection.
. Sidewalks and driveway curb cuts and closures require permits from the Public
Works Department.
. Building permits will be required for the construction of the building and the
paving of the parking lot. .
. An LDAP permit will be required for all grading, fil1ing and excavating being
done.
. Sign Permit-NOTE: Signs are regulated by the Springfield Municipal Code
Article 9, Chapter7. The number and placement of signs must be coordinated
with the Community Services Division. The location of signs on a Site Plan does
not constitute approval from the Community Services Division.
Additional Information: The application, all documents, and evidence relied upon by
the applicant, and the applicable criteria of approval are available for free inspection and
copies are available for a fee at the Development Services Department, 225 Fifth Street,
Springfield, Oregon.
Appeals: This Type I decision is exempt from the provisions of ORS 197.195,197.763 and
227.173 and therefore cannot be subject to the appeal provisions of SDC Section 5.3-100,
Appeals.
Questions: Please call Steve Hopkins in the Planning Division of the Development
Services Department at (541)726-3649 if you have any questions regarding this process.
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