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Type I tentative Minimum Development
Standards,
Staff Report &. Decision
Project Name: Riverstone Clinic Lane County
Nature of Application: Lane County has purchased the existing "Olympic Building" near the
intersection of 21" and Olympic Street as a relocation site for the Riverstone Clinic. The building
is a three-story office building that was formerly occupied by the SELCO Credit Union and
various other professional offices. The County is remodeling the building to use as a clinic
facility.
Case Number: DRC2009-00042
Project Location: 2073 Olympic Street, Map No. 17-03-25-42 TL 1000 and 1100
Current Site Conditions: The Olympic Building is a three-story office building with
approximately 22,000 square feet of interior space. The site takes access from 21" Street and
from Olympic. The site depends upon a joint access agreement for shared parking to meet
parking space minimums for office use. Existing landscaping is compliant with code. There is no
exterior trash receptacle area shown on the site plan and no dumpsters were evident at the
time of site inspection.
Application Submitted Date: November 10, Site Visit Conducted Date: December 4, 2009
2009
Decision Issued Date: January 20, 2010
Recommendation: Approval as conditioned
Zoning: Major Retail Commercial Metro Plan Designation: Major Retail Center
Refinement Plan: Not Applicable Zoning of Surrounding Properties: North,
West and East - Major Retail Commercial;
South --Medium Density Residential
CITY OF SPRINGFIELD DEVELOPMENT REVIEW TEAM
POSITION REVIEW OF NAME PHONE
Project Manager Planning Liz Miller 726-2301
Transportation Planning Engineer Transportation Jon Driscoll - 726-3679
Public Works EIT Sanitary & Storm Sewer Eric Walter 736-1034
Deputy Fire Marshal Fire and Life Safety Gilbert Gordon 726-2293
Building Inspector III Building Robert Castile 726-3666
Owner: Applicant's Representative:
Lane County Bill Seider
David Suchart PIVOT Architecture ~~te Received: k 20 -/0
125 E. 8th Avenue 72 West Broadway
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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.
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Criteria of Approval: In order to grant MDS approval, the Director shall determine compliance
with all applicable standards specified below:
Special Use Standards:
1. SDC section 3.2-315 requires properties zoned Major Retail Commercial which are
abutting residential properties to maintain a landscaped setback area of S feet.
~ Complies as Shown on Plot Plan
o Proposal Complies when the following Condition(s) is/are met:
AI 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 ofthe
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 corners or other areas of the property that are visible from the
street.
~ Complies as Shown on Plot Plan
o Proposal Complies when the following Condition(s) is/are met:
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BI 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.
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D Complies as Shown on Plot Plan
~ Proposal Complies when the following Condition(s) is/are met:
Condition #1: A covered trash enclosure shall be installed consistent with stormwater
management standards found in Section 4.4.2 of the Portland Environmental Services
Bureau Stormwater management manual which has been adopted for implementation
in Springfield. The applicant has supplied an update to the site plan and construction
drawings showing the required trash encloshure that meets city design standards.
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.
[8l Complies as Shown on Plot Plan
D Proposal Complies when the following Condition(s) is/are met:
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 ~pecified 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.
~ Complies as Shown on Plot Plan
D Proposal Complies when the following Condition(s) is/are met:
Parking minimums are met through the joint use agreement that entitles clients and
staff to park on adjacent properties along Olympic to the west.
E) Access onto the public right-of-way shall comply with SDC Section 4.2-120.
~ Complies as Shown on Plot Plan
D Proposal Complies when the following Condition(s) is/are met:
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f) Concrete sidewalks shall be installed where the site abuts a curb and gutter street as
specified in SOC Section 4.2-135.
[g] Complies as Shown on Plot Plan
D Proposal Complies when the following Condition(s) is/are met:
G) Streetlights shall be installed as specified in SOC Section 4.2-135.
[g] Complies as Shown on Plot Plan
D Proposal Complies when the following Condition(s) is/are met:
H) The development shall connect to public utilities as specified in Sections 4.3-105, 4.3-110
and 4.3-120 of the SOC and comply with the Springfield Building Safety Codes, where
applicable. Easements may be required as specified in Subsection 4.3-140 of this Code.
[g] Complies as Shown on Plot Plan
D Proposal Complies when the following Condition(s) is/are met:
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:
Condition #1: A covered trash enclosure shall be installed consistent with storinwater
management standards found in Section 4.4.2 of the Portland Environmental Services Bureau
Stormwater management manual which has been adopted for implementation in Springfield.
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Note: on January 19, 2010, the applicant provided an amendment to the original site plan
showing the required enclosed trash enclosure. This amendment shall be added to the
original drawing and will be accepted as the Final Plot Plan.
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 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 ofthis 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 De'partment 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, filling 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.
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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 Mark Metzger in the Planning Division of the Development Services
Department at (541)726-3775 if you have any questions regarding this process.
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