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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCorrespondence SUB 7/20/2010 AQJ . . SPRINGFIELD UTILITY 1l0ARD WATER SERVICE CEl\'TER 202 South 18th Street Springfield, OR 97477-5240 Tel 541.726.2396 Fax 541.747.7348 www.subutil.com July IS, 2010 Steve Hopkins City of Springfield 225 N. 5th Street Springfield, OR 97477 Dear Steve: SUBJECT: SUBDNISIONTENTATNE #SUB201O-00008 LARKIN/BACK PORCH PROPERTIES. Tax Map 17-02-32-33, Tax Lot 1701, Vacant Lot on South 42"d Street Services and hydrant have already been installed for this property. If any changes to the water services are required, then listed below are our comments for the above referenced development proposal: I. The proposed development is within the Springfield city limits and will receive water service from the Springfield Utility Board (SUB). 2. All new water system facilities and modifications towater'systemfac.{lities both.'in:~ide a!,d, adjacent to the proposed development shall be placed instreetright-of-way'i1:t'.i'location\ind '. depth of bury that meets the standards of the SUB Water Division. .' . 3. All water facility materials shall be to a standard that must meet SUB Water DiviSion specifications, 4. All workinanship shall be performed to meet or exceed SUB Water Division construction standards, 5. Size of waterline and other facilities, including water meters, must meet the needs of the SUB Water Division and the long-range needs of the City, These needs include, but are not limited to, meter location and access, sizes of water distribution and transmission lines, pumping facilities, and communication lines, 6. Please ask the developer to contact the SUB Water Division for detailed information on the materials and construction standards, detailed costs for installing SUB water facilities, and a schedule of construction. Construction expenses may be reduced with good planning of required water facilities, good timing of facilities installation, and joint trench opportunities. 7. All water meters will be placed in public right-of-way at a location identified by the developer, Each lot or parcel must have its own water service. 8. Water service facilities will be installed upon collection of developme~t charges,' D~velop~ent policies and charges identified in this letterare subjectto change. Actual charges will be those in effect at the time water service is requested, S:\S[TEPLAN\327 S 42nd St tentative subdivision 7.[ S-IO.docx Date Received: 7 - z: () - I b Planner: SH . . 9. Springfield has several wellhead protection areas. Ninety percent of Springfield's drinking water comes from wells. In every instance, care shall be taken to prevent groundwater contamination. Contractors/developers/owners shall be responsible for the safe handling and storage of chemicals, petroleum products, feliilizers, and the prevention of groundwater and storm water runoff contamination. Special requirements may be necessary for groundwater protection at this development. Contact Amy Cliinitz at Springfield Utility Board Water Division for details at 726-2396. 10. Backflow prevention devices will be required for this service. Please contact Scott Higley at 726- 2396 prior to installing water service. Scott can help in the selection of the most economical device and location. Water service will not be provided until a backflow plan has been submitted to SUB Water Engineering and approved for installation. PLEASE NOTE: SUB development charges are paid directly to SUB Water Division and SUB Electric Division. Si"~~ Rebecca Templin, P.E. Water Engineering Supervisor - Water Division RAT:mt cc: Greg Larkin, Back Porch Properties, LLC, P.O. Box 832, Sweet Home, Oregon 97386 Scott Morris, Olson & Morris, 380 Q Street, Suite 200, Springfield, Oregon 97477 S:\SITEPLAN\327 S 42nd St tentative subdivision 7-15-IO.docx Date Received: Planner: SH l~ to 10