Ord 2337 - Annex.01-04 Parr Rd
COUNCIL BILL NO. 2448
ORDINANCE NO. 2337
AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING INTO THE CITY OF WOODBURN 4.69 ACRES OF
PROPERTY LOCATED SOUTH OF PARR ROAD AND WEST OF ELANA DRIVE;
GRANTING A ZONE CHANGE FROM MARION COUNTY "URBAN TRANSITION
FARM (UTF)" TO CITY OF WOODBURN "PUBLIC AND SEMI-PUBLIC (P/SP)";
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION CASE NO. 02-08; APPROVING
DESIGN REVIEW APPLICATION CASE NO. 02-19; DENYING VARIANCE
APPLICATION CASE NO. 03-03; APPROVING VARIANCE APPLICATION CASE NO.
03-04; APPROVING VARIANCE APPLICATION CASE NO. 03-05; AND APPROVING
EXCEPTION TO STREET RIGHT OF WAY AND IMPROVEMENTS REQUIREMENT
APPLICATION CASE NO. 03-03; AND ATTACHING CERTAIN CONDITIONS
THERETO.
WHEREAS, the applicant, City of Woodburn, submitted the following applications:
Annexation 01-04, Zone Change 01-03, Conditional Use 02-08, Design Review 02-19, Variance
03-03, Variance 03-04, Variance 03-05 and Exception to Street Right of Way and Improvements
Requirement 03-03; and
WHEREAS, the Woodburn Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map have established
certain land uses within the City of Woodburn's Urban Growth Boundary; and
WHEREAS, the Woodburn City Council has reviewed the record pertaining to said
applications and heard all public testimony presented on said applications; NOW,
THEREFORE,
THE CITY OF WOODBURN ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the subject property is owned by the City of Woodburn and is legally
described in Exhibit "A" which is affixed hereto and by this reference incorporated herein.
Section 2. That the subject property is depicted on the Exhibit Map for Annexation
which is affixed hereto as Exhibit "B" and is by this reference incorporated herein.
Section 3. That based upon the Findings in Support, which is affixed hereto as Exhibit
"c" and is by this reference incorporated herein, the subject property is hereby annexed to the
City of Woodburn.
Section 4. That the Woodburn Zoning Map is hereby amended as to the property
described in Exhibit "A" to this Ordinance from Marion County "Urban Transition Farm (UTF)"
to the City of Woodburn "Public and Semi-Public (P/SP) District" based upon the Findings in
Support which is affixed hereto as Exhibit "C".
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Section 5. Development permit applications Conditional Use 02-08 and Design Review
02-19; and Variance 03-04, Variance 03-05 and Exception to Street Right of Way and
Improvements Requirement 03-03; are hereby approved, and Variance 03-03 is hereby denied;
based upon the Findings which are affixed hereto as Exhibit "C".
Section 6. That Annexation 01-04, Zone Change 01-03, Conditional Use 02-08, Design
Review 02-19, Variance 03-04, Variance 03-05 and Exception to Street Right of Way and
Improvements Requirement 03-03 approvals are subject to the conditions contained in Exhibit
"D", which is affixed hereto and incorporated herein, which the Council finds reasonable.
Approved as to form:~ ~
City Attorney
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Passed by the Council
Submitted to the Mayor
Approved by the Mayor
Filed in the Office of the Recorder
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Mary ant City Recorder
City of W oodbum, Oregon
May 12, 2003
May 14, 2003
May 14, 2003
May 14, 2003
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ORDINANCE NO. 2337
Exhibit" A"
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Beginning in the center of County Road at a point which is North 000 15' 00" East
540.5 feet and South 890 39' 00" East 1868.56 feet from the most Northerly
Northwest corner of the Peter Raymond Donation Land Claim in Township 5 South,
Range 2 West of the Willamette Meridian in Marion County, Oregon; thence South 000
18' 15" West 1625.84 feet to the South line of a tract of land conveyed to Dan Widmer
and Elfie M. Widmer, husband and wife, by that certain instrument dated May 24,
1944, and recorded June 14, 1944 in Volume 304, Page 98, Deed Records for Marion
County, Oregon; thence South 890 18' 15" East 802.30 feet along the South line of
said tract; thence North 000 18' 15" East 1629.90 feet to the center of said County
Road; thence North 890 39' 00" West 802.30 feet West along the center of said
County Road to the place of beginning.
SAVE AND EXCEPT: Beginning in the center of County Road at a point which is North
000 15' 00" East 540.5 feet and South 890 39' 00" East 1868.56 feet from the most
Northerly Northwest corner of the Peter Raymond Donation Land Claim in Township 5
South, Range 2 West of the Willamette Meridian in Marion County, Oregon; thence
South 00018' 15" West 1625.84 feet to the South line of a tract of land conveyed to
Dan Widmer and Elfie M. Widmer, husband and wife, by that certain instrument dated
May 24, 1944, and recorded June 14, 1944 in Volume 304, Page 98, Deed Records
for Marion County, Oregon; thence South 890 18' 15" East 802.30 feet along the South
line of said tract; thence North 000 18' 15" East 1146.26 feet; thence North 890 39' 00"
West 450.00 feet; thence North 000 18' 15" East 484.00 feet to a point on the center of
County Road No. 517; thence North 890 39' 00" West 352.30 feet to the place of
beginning and containing 24.98 acres of land.
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Exhibit "C"
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS
Annexation 01-04
Zone Change 01-03
Conditional Use 02-08
Design Review 02-19
Variance 03-03
Variance 03-04
Variance 03-05
Exception to Str~et Right of Way and Improvements Requirement 03-03
I. APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Applicant & Property Owner:
City of Woodburn
270 Montgomery Street
Woodburn, Or 97071
II. NATURE OF APPLICATION
The applicant is requesting to annex a 4.69 acre parcel into the City of Woodburn
and change its zoning from a Marion County "Urban Transition Farm (UTF)" to
City of Woodburn "Public and Semi-Public (p/SP)". The applicant is requesting
conditional use and design review approval for a 3,800 square foot treatment
plant, filters, 80,000 gallon backwash tank, 2,700,000 gallon storage reservoir
and 400 square foot well house. The applicant is requesting three variances to
allow for a barbed wire fence; the height of the water storage reservoir to be 52
feet when 35 feet is the maximum allowable height in the P/SP zone; and the
rear yard setback for the water storage reservoir to be 12 feet when a 36 foot
minimum rear yard setback is required in the P/SP zone. The applicant is also
requesting an exception to street right of way and improvement requirements to
allow for a reduced right of way and the modification of the street cross section
for the bike lane to be located to the south of the sidewalk as has been done on
the properties to the east.
III. RELEVANT FACTS:
The property is located at 828 Parr Road, further described on Marion County
Assessor Maps as Township 5 South, Range 2 West, Section 13, Tax Lot 600.
The site is in Marion County and is designated as "Urban Transition Farm (UTF)."
The property is designated as "Public Use" on the City of Woodburn
Comprehensive Plan Map and would be zoned as "Public and Semi-Public
(P/SP)" at the time of annexation.
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An existing single family dwelling is located on the northern edge of the subject
site. The remainder of the property is bare ground and berry vines. The property
is flat and 4.69 acres in size. No wetlands or floodplains are located on the
property.
The adjacent property to the north (across Parr Road) is also located outside of
the City. The property to the north is under the Marion County zoning
designation of "UTF" and is designated for residential greater than 12 units per
acre on the Woodburn Comprehensive Plan. It is an undeveloped site. The
properties to the south, west and east are located within the Woodburn city limits.
The property to the west and south is zoned P/SP and designated for public use
on the Woodburn Comprehensive Plan. A city park is located on this property.
The property to the east is zoned "Single Family Residential (RS) and designated
residential less than 12 units per acre on the Woodburn Comprehensive Plan
Map. A school is located on this property. Parr Road runs along the northern
edge of the subject site.
The property owner is requesting annexation of the property so that a 3,800
square foot treatment plant, filters, 80,000 gallon backwash tank, 2,700,000
gallon storage reservoir and 400 square foot well house can be constructed on
the subject site. The proposed facility is part of the implementation of the capital
improvements specified in the city's Water Master Plan. The facility is part of a
project that will improve the aesthetic quality of the water through the removal of
iron and manganese from the city's water supply. The reservoirs will allow for
the water supply system to handle peak demands of water and provide water
reserves for an emergency situation. The proposed plant will also ensure that the
water supply will comply with new regulations regarding maximum arsenic levels
and have the capability to deal with proposed radon limits and other potential
changes to the Safe Drinking Water Act. The proposed water treatment facility
use of the property is a conditional use in the P/SP zone.
The Annexation and Zone Change applications are subject to the Woodburn
Zoning Ordinance because they were submitted prior to the July 1, 2002 effective
date of the new Woodburn Development Ordinance. The Conditional Use,
Design Review, Variances, and Exception to Street Right of Way and
Improvements Requirement applications are subject to the new Woodburn
Development Ordinance because they were submitted after July 1, 2002.
IV. RELEVANT APPROVAL CRITERIA
ANNEXATION 01-04
A. OREGON STATEWIDE PLANNING GOALS
B. WOODBURN COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
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IX. Goals and Policies
D. Annexation Goals and Policies
H. Public Services Goals and Policies
I. Wastewater Goals and Policies
J. Water Goals and Policies
L. Growth Goal
M. Growth and Urbanization Policies
R. Recreation and Parks Goals and policies
C. WOODBURN TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS PLAN
ZONE CHANGE 01-03
A. WOODBURN COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
B. WOODBl,)RN ZONING ORDINANCE
1. Chapter 15 Zone Change Procedures
2. Chapter 16 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Procedures
Conditional Use 02-08:
1) WOODBURN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
Section 5.103.01 Conditional Use
Desiqn Review 02-19:
1) WOODBU~N DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
Section 2.111 Public and Semi-Public (P/SP)
Section 3.101 Street Standards
Section 3.102 Utilities and Easements
Section 3.103 Setbacks, Open Space and Lot Standards,
Generally
Access
Off Street Parking and Loading
Landscaping Standards
Architectural Design Guidelines and Standards
Design Review for All Structures 1000 Sq. Ft. OR
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Section 3.104
Section 3.105
Section 3.106
Section 3.107
Section 5.103.02
2) WOODBURN TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PLAN
Variance 03-03:
1) WOODBURN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
Section 2.202.03.0 Construction Materials Prohibited
Section 5.103.11 Variance
Variance 03-04:
1) WOODBU~N DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
Section 2.111.05.B Building Height
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Section 5.103.11
Variance
Variance 03-05:
1) WOODBURN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
Section 2.111.05.C.2 Interior Side and Rear Yard Setbacks
Section 5.103.11 Variance
Exception to Str~et RiQht of Way and Improvements Requirement 03-03
1) WOODBURN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
Section 3.101 Street Standards
Section 5.103.12 Exception to Street Right of Way and Improvements
Requirement
V. FINDINGS:
Annexation 01-M
A. OreQon St,tewide PlanninQ Goals
FINDING: The property is proposed to be annexed into the City under the
"Public and Semi-Public (P/SP)" zone. It is currently designated as public
use on the Woodburn Comprehensive Plan and is within the Urban Growth
Boundary. The P/SP zone is consistent with the public use designation of the
Woodburn Comprehensive Plan. The Woodburn Comprehensive Plan was
acknowledged by the State of Oregon in the 1980s. As a result, the statewide
planning goals are being implemented through the acknowledged
Comprehensive Plan. This approval criterion is met.
B. Woodburn Comprehensive Plan
FINDING: The property is designated as public use on the City of Woodburn
Comprehensive Plan Map. It is proposed to be annexed into the City under
the P/SP zone. The existing single family dwelling is not a permitted use in
the P/SP zone. A condition of approval is that the single family dwelling shall
be removed prior to building permit issuance. The applicant is proposing a
water treatment facility on the subject site which is a conditional use in the
P/SP zone. The applicant has requested conditional use approval, design
review approval, three variance approvals, and an exception to street right of
way and improvements requirement approval to allow for the proposed use.
IX. Goals and Policies
D. Annexation Goals and Policies
0-1. The goal is to guide the shape and geographic area of the City
within the urban growth boundary so the City limits:
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A. Define a compact service area for the City;
B. Reflect a cohesive land area that is all contained within the
City; and
C. Provide the opportunity for growth in keeping with the
City's goals and capacity to serve urban development.
0-2. The goal is to clearly establish the intent of each proposed
expansion of the City; to assess the proposal's conformance
with the City's plans and facility capacity and to assess its
impact on the community prior to deeming an annexation
application complete.
0-3. The goal is to achieve greater utilization of land within the City
by:
a. Incorporating all of the territory within the City limits that
will be of benefit to the City into the City.
b. Providing the opportunity for the urban in-fill of vacant and
under utilized property that is currently unincorporated and
surrounded by the City.
c. Fostering an efficient pattern of urban development in the
City, maximizing the use of existing City facilities and
services, and balancing the costs of City services among
all benefited residents and development by incorporating
all territory into the City limits that will be of benefit.
FINDING: The parcel to be annexed is contiguous to the city limits on
three sides. The annexation of the subject site promotes a cohesive
land use pattern since it is planned for public use and adjoins land used
for two other public uses, a park and a school. Installation of a water
treatment facility on this site will improve the aesthetic quality of the city's
water and allow for a water supply to accommodate growth. Annexation
of this property is also in conformance with the city's infrastructure
master plan and capital improvement plan. These approval criteria are
met.
H. Public Services Goals and Policies
H-1. Public facilities and services shall be provided at levels
necessary and suitable for existing uses. The provision for
future public facilities and services in these areas shall be
based upon (1) the time required to provide the service, (2)
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reliability of service, (3) financial cost, and (4) levels of service
needed and desired.
FINDING: The subject site is proposed to be used for a water treatment
facility that will improve the aesthetic quality of the city's water supply
and provide increased water storage to deal with emergency uses. The
treatment facility will also serve to meet growth needs for water supply
within the city. This approval criterion is met.
I. Wastewater Goals and Policies
FINDIN!G: The discharge from the treatment facility will not impact the
city's wastewater treatment facility. This approval criterion is met.
J. Water Goals and Policies
J-1. Develop a system that will provide the water system's
customers with safe drinking water that meets quality
expectations in sufficient quantity to meet demand.
J-1-2. Develop a plan to treat the city's water supply to reduce
elevated levels of iron and manganese which provides
undesirable aesthetic effects.
J-1-3. Develop a supply and distribution system that provides
for reliable fire protection.
J-2. Develop a plan that will economically provide safe,
plentiful drinking water to the city's water system
customers accounting for projected growth through the
year 2020 in accordance with the City of Woodburn
Water Master Plan.
FINDING: The property owner is requesting annexation of the property
so that a 3,800 square foot treatment plant, filters, 80,000 gallon
backwash tank, 2,700,000 gallon storage reservoir and 400 square foot
well house can be constructed on the subject site. The proposed facility
is part of the implementation of the capital improvements specified in the
city's Water Master Plan. The facility is part of a project that will improve
the aesthetic quality of the water through the removal of iron and
manganese from the city's water supply. The reservoirs will allow for the
water supply system to handle peak demands of water and provide
water reserves for an emergency situation. The proposed plant will also
ensure that the water supply will comply with new regulations regarding
maximum arsenic levels and have the capability to deal with proposed
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radon limits and other potential changes to the Safe Drinking Water Act.
These approval criteria are met.
L. Growth Goals
FINDING: The water treatment facility planned to be placed on the
subject property will ensure areas added to the city in the future will have
an aesthetically high quality of water and safe supply of drinking water.
The proposed annexation is within the urban growth boundary. The
property is adjacent to two other public used properties. The applicant
will improve Parr Road as part of the development of the treatment plant.
The proposed treatment plant is part of the city's approved Water Master
Plan and Capital Improvement Plan. The annexation request has been
forwarded to Marion County for their comments. This approval criterion
is met.
M. Growth and Urbanization Policies
M-1. To insure that growth is orderly and efficient, the City shall
phase the needed public services in accordance with the
expected rate of growth. The extensions of the existing public
services should be in accordance with the master plans in this
Comprehensive Plan.
FINDING: Public services are available to the subject site. The water
treatment facility planned to be placed on this property will ensure areas
added to the city in the future will have an aesthetically high quality of
water and safe supply of drinking water. The proposed treatment plant
is part of the city's approved Water Master Plan and Capital
Improvement Plan. These approval criteria are met.
R. Recreation and Parks Goals and Policies
FINDING: The proposed annexation is adjacent to an existing city park
(Centennial Park). The planned water treatment facility is not anticipated
to utilize the entire parcel. If the unused property is not required for
future plant expansion. then it can be used as an expansion of
Centennial Park.
C. Woodburn Transportation Systems Plan (TSP)
FINDING: The applicant is proposing to provide the full street improvement
required for Parr Road which is classified as a service collector in the TSP. The
applicant is requesting an exception to street right of way and improvements
requirement for the required right of way to be reduced from 74 feet to 60 feet
and the modification of the street cross section for the bike lane to be located to
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the south of the sidewalk as has been done on the properties to the east. The
exception to street right of way and improvements requirement request is
discussed later in this report.
Zone Chanae 01-03
A. Woodburn Comprehensive Plan
FINDING: Applicable goals and policies have been satisfied through the
implementation of the Woodburn Zoning Ordinance and other applicable
ordinances in affect at the time of approval. The designated land use for the
property is Public Use on the Comprehensive Plan Map which is consistent
with the proposed "Public and Semi-Public (P/SP)" zone designation. This
approval criterion is met.
B. WOODBUftN ZONING ORDINANCE
1. Chapter 15 Zone Change Procedure
Section 15.010. Amendments. A Zone Change is a reclassification
of any area from one zone or district to another, after the proposed
change has been reviewed and a recommendation made by the
Planning Commission. Such change shall be by an ordinance
enacted by the Common Council after proceedings have been
accomplished in accordance with the following provisions.
Section 15.035. Hearing Before the Planning Commission. The
Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing as described in
Chapter 7 of the Zoning Ordinance. After concluding its hearing, the
Planning Commission shall prepare a report setting forth a
summary of facts and conditions involved in the reclassification and
submit the same, together with its recommendation to the Common
Council.
Section 15.040. Hearing Before the Common Council. If the
Common Council so desires, it may hold a public hearing on any
proposed Zone Change or reclassification as provided in Chapter 7.
Any Zone Change or reclassification of property shall be by
ordinance, and shall not be passed until after the conclusion of a
public hearing held either by the Planning Commission or Common
Council. Denial of a Zone Change or reclassification shall be by
motion. The petitioner may present written or oral information to
the Common Council at the time the rezone or reclassification is
considered. Whenever any change is authorized by the Common
Council, the Official Zoning Map shall be changed as provided in
Section 4.050.
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FINDING: A zone change is being requested as part of this proposal from
Marion County "Urban Transition Farm (UTF)" to City of Woodburn "Public
and Semi-Public (P/SP)." The zone change is necessary in order for City
zoning to be established on the property once it is annexed from Marion
County. This zone designation is compatible with the proposed use on the
subject property as well as with the public use designation on the
Comprehensive Plan Map.
2. Chapter 16. Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment Procedure.
Section 16.080. Burden of Proof. The following specific questions
shall be given consideration in evaluating requests regarding plan
and zoning amendments and are as follows:
(b) To support a zone change, the applicant shall:
(1) Show there is a need for the use proposed;
FINDING: The property owner is requesting the annexation and zone
change on the subject site so that a 3,800 square foot treatment plant,
filters, 80,000 gallon backwash tank, 2,700,000 gallon storage
reservoir and 400 square foot well house can be built. The proposed
facility is part of the implementation of the capital improvements
specified in the city's Water Master Plan. The facility is part of a
project that will improve the aesthetic quality of the water through the
removal of iron and manganese from the city's water supply. The
reservoirs will allow for the water supply system to handle peak
demands of water and provide water reserves for an emergency
situation. The proposed plant will also ensure that the water supply will
comply with new regulations regarding maximum arsenic levels and
have the capability to deal with proposed radon limits and other
potential changes to the Safe Drinking Water Act. This approval
criterion is met.
(2) Show that the particular piece of property in question will best
meet that need:
FINDING: The city's Water Master Plan specifies that one of three
required treatment plants has to be located in the south quadrant of the
city. The subject site meets this requirement. There is an existing city
water supply well on the site that will supply water to the proposed
water treatment facility.
The subject property is also adjacent to two other public uses, a city
park and school. The treatment plant is compatible with these uses
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because it is quiet and odor free. A shared driveway access is
proposed on the subject site between the treatment facility and
Centennial Park, located to the west and south of the subject site, to
improve traffic circulation. In addition, if the entire subject site is not
utilized by the proposed water treatment facility and future expansion,
then there is an opportunity for the western portion of the site to be
utilized for an expansion of Centennial Park. This approval criterion is
met.
Conditional Use 02-08:
1) WOODBURN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
Section 5.103.01 Conditional Use
A. Purpose. A conditional use is an activity which is permitted in
a zone but which, because of some characteristics which are
not entirely compatible with other uses allowed in the zone,
cannot be permitted outright. A public hearing and review of
the proposed conditional use and the imposition of conditions,
if necessary, is intended to insure that the use proposed will be
as compatible as practical with surrounding uses, and is in
conformance with the requirements of the district and with
other applicable criteria and standards. Conditions that
increase the maximum development standard of the WDO may
be imposed without a concurrent variance. Conditions that
decrease the minimum standards of a WDO development
standard require a concurrent variance.
FINDING: The property owner is proposing a 3,800 square foot
treatment plant, filters, 80,000 gallon backwash tank, 2,700,000
gallon storage reservoir and 400 square foot well house on the
subject site. A government public utility building is a conditional use
in the P/SP zone. A public hearing is being held for the review of this
application.
B. Application Requirements. An application shall include a
completed City application form, filing fee, deeds, notification
area map and labels, written narrative statement regarding
compliance with criteria, location map and the following
additional exhibits:
1. Street and Utility Plan;
2. Transportation Impact Analysis (TIA), as applicable; and
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3. Site Plan.
FINDING: The applicant has submitted all of the above listed items
exoept a Transportation Impact Analysis (TIA). There will be a
minimal increase in vehicular traffic since only daily maintenance
checks will occur on the site. A TIA was not required because the
daily maintenance checks required on the subject site will not
generate 100 or more additional, peak hour trips, or 1,000 or more
additional daily trips, within ten years of the development
application. This approval criterion is met.
C. Criteria.
1. The proposed use shall be permitted as a conditional
use within the zoning district.
FINDING: The property owner is proposing a 3,800 square foot
treatment plant, filters, 80,000 gallon backwash tank, 2,700,000
gallon storage reservoir and 400 square foot well house on the
subject site. A government public utility building is a conditional
use in the P/SP zone. This approval criterion is met.
2. The proposed use shall comply with the development
standards of the zoning district.
FINDING: The proposed development complies with the
development standards of the P/SP zone, as discussed throughout
this staff report with the exception of a proposed barbed wire fence,
a proposed water storage reservoir which exceeds the maximum
height requirement and the minimum rear yard setback in the P/SP
zone and the dedication of less than the required right of way on
Parr Road, a service collector. The applicant is requesting three
variances and an exception to the street right of way and
improvements requirement as discussed later in this report. This
approval criterion is met.
3. The proposed use shall be compatible with the surrounding
properties.
FINDING: The proposed water treatment facility will be compatible
with the surrounding properties based on the discussion of the
following considerations.
Considerations. Relevant factors to be considered in
determining whether the proposed use is compatible
include:
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a. The suitability of the size, shape, location and
topography of the site for the proposed use
FINDING: The subject site faces onto a service collector
street (Parr Road) and is flat in character. There is an
existing city water supply well on the site that will supply
water to the proposed water treatment facility. A new exit
from the existing Centennial Park, to the west of the subject
site, will be provided as part of the proposed access drive on
the east side of the subject property to improve traffic
circulation in the park.
The 4.69 acre site is large enough for the proposed water
treatment plan facility. If the entire site is not utilized by the
proposed water treatment facility and future expansion, then
there is an opportunity for the western portion of the site to
be utilized for an expansion of Centennial Park.
b. The capacity of public water, sewerage, drainage,
street and pedestrian facilities serving the proposed
use;
FINDING: The Public Works Department commented that
there is sufficient capacity for all infrastructure in the area to
support the proposed project. Water, sewer and storm
sewer connections are available on site or on the adjacent
city street network and are of sufficient size to handle the
additional load placed by this facility. The applicant is
proposing a full street improvement on Parr Road, a collector
street. The applicant, however, is not proposing to provide
the full required right of way on Parr Road adjacent to the
subject site. The applicant is requesting an exception to the
street right of way and improvements requirement to allow
for a reduced right of way on Parr Road. The exception
request is discussed later in this report.
c. The impact of the proposed use on the quality of the
living environment:
1. Noise;
FINDING: A noise study was prepared for a treatment
facility proposed to be located on the north side of the city in
a primarily residential area where noise generation was a
concern of the city. A copy of the noise study is attached to
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this report. The study concluded that the normal operation
of this type of water treatment plant can be described as
very quiet. During standard operations, the noise levels at
the receiver property line will be well below the established
code limits, and below the existing ambient conditions.
During the filter back washing, which happens infrequently
every second or third day, the noise levels increase
dramatically for a three minute time period. During this time,
the blowers release the pressure and excessive noise is
generated in the blower room radiating through the air intake
louvers and the exhaust fan. The consultants presented
recommendations on how to limit the exterior noise levels to
below code requirements. One of the recommendations was
to schedule the cleaning of the filters during daytime only.
After the pressure is released, the back washing of the filters
continues for about four more hours during which the noise
levels drop well below the code requirements.
The properties to the west, south and east that directly abut
the subject site are used for a park and school. These uses
will not be negatively impacted by the noises generated from
the proposed water treatment facility. These uses do not
operate during the night hours.
2. Illumination;
FINDING: The applicant states that lights will be placed on
the subject site for security purposes. The applicant states
that the lighting will be directed inward toward the site. A
condition of approval is that the applicant provide a lighting
plan to the Community Development Department for review
and approval.
3. Hours of operation;
FINDING: This facility will operate unmanned with
operations directed from a central control center. There will
be daily maintenance checks of the proposed facility. The
adjacent uses, park and school, will not be negatively
impacted by the hours of operation because few vehicular
trips will be made to the site and no employees will be
working permanently on the site.
4. Air quality;
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FINDING: The applicant states that nothing included in the
proposed project affects air quality. Small quantities of
radon will be released from the reservoir to allow the city to
be in compliance with anticipated regulatory levels that are
expected to be established under the federal Safe Drinking
Water Act of 1996. Regulatory agencies were consulted on
potential permitting requirements for the proposed radon
reduction operation. It was concluded that no permits will be
required.
5. Aesthetics; and
FINDING: An earth tone color of paint will be required on
the exterior of the proposed facilities so they meld with
abutting buildings. A condition of approval is that the
applicant shall submit a color elevation of all the proposed
facilities for review and approval by the Community
Development Director. Landscaping in front of a proposed
chain link fence along the north side of the subject site with
street trees planted in a planter strip to the north of the fence
will be required. The street trees and landscaping will
improve the curb appearance of the site. A row of arborvitae
will be required along the east and south property lines of
the subject site to screen the facility from the park and
school to the south and east of the subject site.
6. Vehicular traffic.
FINDING: The Public Works Department commented that
there will be a minimal increase in traffic since only daily
maintenance checks will be made on the subject site. The
traffic generated does not require a traffic impact analysis as
previously discussed in this report.
d. The conformance of the proposed use with applicable
Comprehensive Plan policies; and
FINDING: A discussion of how this proposal complies with
applicable Comprehensive Plan policies was included in the
beginning of this report as part of the applicant's annexation
request. This approval criterion is met.
e. The suitability of proposed conditions of approval to
insure compatibility of the proposed use with other uses
in the vicinity.
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FINDING: The recommended conditions of approval
regarding landscaping, paving, and painting of building
exteriors, discussed in this staff report will insure
compatibility of the proposed use with the surrounding uses.
The applicant states that the conditions related to
compatibility with other uses in the vicinity will be complied
with. This approval criterion is met.
Design Review 02-19:
1) WOODBURN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
Section 2.111 Public and Semi-Public (P/SP)
Section 2.111.03 Conditional Uses
The following uses may be permitted in the P/SP zone subject to the
applicable development standards of the WDO and to the conditions
of conditional use approval:
F. Government and public utility buildings and structures
EXCEPT uses permitted in Section 2.111.01 and
telecommunications facilities subject to Section 2.204.03.
FINDING: The proposed 3,800 square foot treatment plant, filters, 80,000
gallon backwash tank, 2,700,000 gallon storage reservoir and 400 square
foot well house are conditional uses in the P/SP zone. A discussion of the
proposed use and its compliance with the conditional use criteria was
discussed previously in this report.
A single family dwelling is currently located on the subject site. This use is
not allowed in the P/SP zone. Section 1.104.02 of the WOO states that
".. .the nonconforming use of a building, structure or land shall be
considered terminated if the Community Development Director finds the
use of the building, structure or land ceased, for any reason, for a
continuous period of 6 months..." The applicant has indicated that the
single family dwelling has been vacant for more that 6 months. A
condition of approval requires that the single family dwelling on the subject
site to be removed prior to building permit issuance.
Section 2.111.04 Accessory Uses
The following uses are permitted as accessory uses subject to
Sections 2.202.B. Fence or free standing wall.
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FINDING: The applicant is proposing a barbed wire fence to be located
around the water treatment facility. Barbed wire is not allowed as a
fencing material in the P/SP zone. The applicant has requested a
variance to allow for the proposed fence to be constructed with barbed
wire. This variance is discussed later in this report.
Section 2.111.05 Dimensional Standards
The following dimensional standards shall be the minimum
requirements for all development in the P/SP zone.
A. Lot Standards.
Lots in a P/SP zone shall comply with the applicable standards of
Table 2.1.19.
TABLE 2.1.19 Lot Standards for Uses in a P/SP Zone
In a P/SP zone the lot area for a non-residential use shall be
adequate to contain all structures within the required setbacks.
There shall be no minimum width or depth.
FINDING: All of the required setbacks are met except for the required
rear yard setback from the proposed water storage reservoir to the south
property line. The applicant is proposing a 12 foot rear yard when 36 feet
is required for a building more than 28 feet tall. The applicant has
submitted a variance application to the rear yard setback which is
discussed later in this staff report.
B. Building Height.
The maximum height of buildings, EXCEPT chimneys, spires, domes,
flag poles and other features not used for human habitation (EXCEPT
telecommunication facilities), shall be 35 feet.
FINDING: The highest height proposed for the treatment plant is 27 feet,
for the backwash tank is 27 feet and for the well house is 14 feet which
meets the 35 foot maximum height requirement. The water storage
reservoir is proposed to be 52 feet in height which exceeds the 35 foot
maximum height allowed in the P/SP zone. The applicant has submitted a
variance request to allow for an increased height for the proposed water
storage reservoir. The variance request is discussed later in this report.
C. Setback and Buffer Improvement Standards.
1. Front Yard Setback and Setback Abutting a Street:
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a. Dimensions:
The minimum setback abutting a street shall be 20 feet
plus any Special Setback, Section 3.103.05.
FINDING: The required minimum setback along Parr Road is 20
feet plus the special setback of 37 feet for a total of 57 feet from the
centerline. The closest proposed building (well house) on the
subject site is 85 feet from the centerline of Parr Road which meets
the 57 foot special setback and front yard setback from the
centerline of Parr Road. This approval criterion is met.
b. Off Street Parking, Maneuvering and Storage:
1) Off street parking and storage shall be prohibited
within a required setback.
2) The distance between the sidewalk on a public
street and a loading dock shall be sized to
preclude vehicles using the dock from projecting
over the sidewalk.
FINDING: The proposed parking is located 160 feet from the
centerline of Parr Road which meets the required 57 foot front yard
setback from the centerline of Parr Road. The proposed parking is
located 55 feet from the west property line, 130 feet from the east
property line, and 295 feet from the south property line which meets
the 24 foot interior yard setback (for a parking area). This approval
criterion is met.
c. Clear Vision Area: Fences, walls, landscaping and signs
shall be subject to clear vision area standards, Section
3.103.10.
FINDING: No fences, walls, landscaping and signs are proposed to
be located in the vision clearance areas. This approval criterion is
met.
d. Vehicular Access: Permitted in conformance with
Section 3.104.
FINDING: The applicant is proposing to share access with the park
located to the west. Vehicles will enter the existing Centennial Park
access and exit the treatment plant site via a one-way driveway on
the northeast side of the subject property. Vehicular access is
discussed later in this report.
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TABLE 2.1.20
Abutting Property
Permitted Use in a P/SP
Zone Abutting
RS, RIS, RM, CO, P/SP,
Existing residential unit.
Conditional and/or
Accessory Use in a P/SP
Zone Abutting:
RS, RIS, RM, CO, P/SP
Zone; or
Existing residential unit.
Conditional and/or
Accessory Use in a P/SP
Zone Abutting:
DOC, CG. IP or IL zone.
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2. Interior Side and Rear Yard Setbacks.
a. Development in an P/SP zone shall be subject to the
setback and buffer requirements of Table 2.1.20.
Interior Yard and Buffer Standards for P/SP Zones
Landscaping
Wall
Interior Setback
All interior yards shall be
fully landscaped subject to
Section 3. 106.
No wall required.
20 feet.
There is no buffer yard
landscaping requirement for
an interior yard abutting a
buffer wall.
Wall requirements shall be
determined in conjunction
with the applicable Design
Review process.
24 fl from any portion of
main building 16 ft. or less
in height.
30 ft. from any portion of a
main building more than 16
ft. and less than 28 ft.in
height.
36 ft. from any portion of a
main building more than 28
ft. and less than 35 ft. in
height.
There is no buffer yard
landscaping requirement for
and interior yard abutting a
buffer wall.
Wall requirements shall be
determined in conjunction
with the applicable Design
Review process.
20 ft.
FINDING: The proposed water treatment facility is a conditional
use that abuts properties zoned P/SP. The required interior
setback is 24 feet for a building 16 feet or less, 30 feet for a building
16 feet to 28 feet, and 36 feet for a building that is more than 28
feet and less than 35 feet.
The proposed well house is 14 feet in height. It is located over 100
feet from the east property line, over 200 feet from the west
property line, and over 370 feet from the south property line which
meets the 24 foot required interior yard setback. The treatment
plant building is 27 feet in height. It is located 95 feet from the east
property line, over 200 feet from the west property line and south
property line which meets the 30 foot interior setback requirement.
The backwash recovery tanks are 27 feet in height. They are
located a minimum of 30 feet from the east property line, over 200
feet from the west property line and over 135 feet from the south
property line which meets the required 30 foot interior yard setback.
The proposed water reservoir is 52 feet tall. It is located 100 feet
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from the east property line, over 200 feet from the west property
line and 12 feet from the south property line. The required 36 foot
interior yard setback is met from the east and west property lines
but not the south property line. The applicant is requesting a
variance to allow for a 12 foot setback from the south property line.
This variance is discussed later in this report.
Table 2.1.20 specifies that the wall requirement shall be determined
in conjunction with the applicable Design Review process. A public
park abuts the south and west sides of the subject site. A school
abuts the east side of the subject site. A wall is not necessary on
the south and west property lines of the subject site since the
parking lot for the park is located to the south and over 200 feet of
land separates the proposed development from the west property
line. Access is being shared between the park and the proposed
treatment facility and there is an opportunity for the western portion
of the subject site to be utilized for an expansion of the park. A wall
is also not necessary on the east property line because a vacant
field and parking area for the school separate the proposed
development from the school buildings.
The applicant is proposing arborvitae and fencing on the east and
south property lines and trees to the west of the proposed
developed area to buffer the proposed use from the adjacent
properties. The treatment plant is compatible with the park and
school because it is quiet and odor free.
b. The building setback from a private access easement
shall be a minimum of 5 feet.
FINDING: All proposed buildings are located more than 10 feet
from the private access on the subject site. This approval criterion
is met.
Section 2.111.06 Development Standards
All development in the P/SP zone shall comply with the applicable
provisions of the WDO. The following standards specifically apply to
uses in the P/SP zone
D. Signs.
Signs shall be subject to the Woodburn Sign Ordinance.
FINDING: The applicant is not proposing signs at this time. Any signs
proposed in the future shall be subject to the Woodburn Sign Ordinance.
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E. Landscaping and Sidewalks.
3. Common refuse collection facilities shall be screened on all
sides by an architectural block wall and solid gate, both
with an anti-graffiti surface, a minimum of six feet and a
maximum of seven feet in height.
FINDING: Common refuse facilities are not shown on the site plan. Any
future common refuse collection facility will be required to meet this
requirement.
Section 3.101 Street Standards
Section 3.101.02 General Provisions
B. No access permit shall be issued unless the internal
street(s), boundary street(s) and abutting street(s) are
constructed pursuant to Section 3.101.02.C, UNLESS or
until the applicant has obtained an exception as
provided in this section.
C. Design and Construction Standards.
1. All public streets under the jurisdiction of the City
of Woodburn shall comply with the applicable
cross section design standards noted in Section
3.101.03 and construction specifications of the
Public Works Department.
D. Street Right of Way and Improvement Standards for
Development
Any development subject to an access permit, Section
3.104, shall be responsible for adequate street rights of
way and improvements. The standards of Section
3.101.02.D may only be modified subject to the approval
of an exception, Section 5.103.12. In no instance may
standards be reduced below specified minimum, non-
variable standards...
2.
Boundary Street Standard. (Figure 6.12)
a.
Right of Way Standard. The full right of way
for the subject street classification, Section
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3.101.03, shall be required for a boundary
street without an approved exception or
variance.
The minimum standard for a boundary
street right of way shall be no less than the
width necessary to accommodate the
boundary street improvement standard.
b. Street Improvement Standard. The full
street improvement for the subject street
classification, Section 3.101.03, shall be
provided for a boundary street without an
approved exception or variance.
The minimum boundary street improvement
standard shall be equivalent to:
(1) One, 12 foot wide travel lane in each
direction, including curbs in each
direction where the classification
specifies a maximum standard of two
travel lanes;
(2) Required drainage facilities; and
(3) In addition to the improvements cited
in 1) above, the full improvement of
the street from the center line to the
boundary of the subject property
plus any center turn lane as
described for the street
classification.
J. Sidewalks. All sidewalks shall be a minimum of 5 feet
wide, excluding the curb, and located one foot from the
right of way line EXCEPT in the DOC Zone or as
otherwise approved by variance.
Section 3.101.03
Right of Way and Improvement
Standards (Figure 6.9)
A. The street right of way and improvement cross-sectional
standards required for development are depicted in the
Woodburn Transportation System Plan Figure 30,
EXCLUDING: Local Residential WI Parking Both Sides -
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"Skinny" Street; Local Residential WI Parking One Side -
"Skinny" Street; and Local Residential Street WI No Parking.
(See Figure 6.6)
FINDING: Parr Road abuts the north side of the subject site. The
applicant is not proposing to meet the full right of way and street
improvements. The applicant is proposing to meet the minimum
boundary street improvements required for an exception to the
street standards. The applicant is requesting an exception to allow
for access permits to be issued without the full street right of way
dedication on Parr Road and the modification of the street cross
section for the bike lane to be located to the south of the sidewalk
as has been done on the properties to the east. The applicant's
exception request is described later in this staff report.
Section 3.102 Utilities and Easements
Section 3.102.01 Water, Sanitary Sewer and Storm Drainage
Facilities
Municipal water, sanitary sewer and storm drainage facilities shall
be installed to applicable Public Works Department and state
standards.
FINDING: The Public Works Department states in the submitted
narrative that".. .there is sufficient capacity for all infrastructure in the
area to support the small additional load. Water, sewer and storm
sewer connections are available on the site or on the adjacent city
street network and are of sufficient size to handle the small additional
load placed by this facility..." This approval criterion is met.
Section 3.103
Setbacks, Open Space and Lot Standards,
Generally
Section 3.103.05. Special Street Setbacks
B. Setback Requirements.
Required setbacks adjacent to a street shall be in addition to
the special setbacks required in this Section. The special
setback distances shall be measured at right angles to the
center line of the original street right of way.
C. Special Provisions.
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Buildings, structures and paved surfaces shall not be located
within the special setbacks EXCEPT as specifically provided
for in the WDO. Any portion of a building or structure lawfully
established within a special street setback prior to date of
WDO shall be considered a nonconforming structure.
A. Special Setback Standards.
Special setback standards by street classification are
established in Table 3.1.1. The special setback standards shall
be applied to streets within the City of Woodburn as
functionally classified in the Woodburn Transportation System
Plan.
TABLE 3.1.1 Special Setback Standards by Street Classification
WTSP Functional Classification Special Setback from Center Une
Major Arterial 50 feet
Minor Arterial 37 feet
Service Collector 37 feet
Access Street with Parking or Golf 35 feet
Carts
Access Street with Bike Lanes 30 feet
FINDING: Parr Road is classified as a Service Collector in the
Woodburn Transportation System Plan (TSP). The Special setback
from the center line is 37 feet plus the required 20 foot front yard
setback in the P/SP zone which totals 57 feet. The closest
proposed building (well house) on the subject site is 85 feet from
the centerline of Parr Road which meets the 57 foot front yard
setback from the centerline of Parr Road. These approval criteria
are met.
Section 3.104 Access
Section 3.104.01 Applicability
A. Street Access Required.
1. Every lot shall have direct access to an abutting public
street or to a public street by an irrevocable access
easement.
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2. Every joint driveway or cross connection between
separate lots shall be established by an irrevocable
access easement.
FINDING: The applicant is proposing shared access with
Centennial Park located to the west of the subject site. Vehicles
will enter the existing Centennial Park access and exit the
treatment plant site via a one-way driveway to improve vehicle
circulation in the park. This approval criterion is met.
B. Access to City Streets, Permit Required.
1. A City permit shall be required for any new or
modified vehicular access to a street that is under
City jurisdiction. The following types of access
shall be subject to such a permit:
a. Site access to and/or from a City street;
b. An extension of an existing City street; or
c. A new public or private street connecting to
a City street.
FINDING: An access permit will be required for the
proposed new access on Parr Road prior to the issuance of
a building permit
2. A Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) may be required by
the Public Works Director prior to the approval of
a City access or street construction permit when
the Director estimates a development proposal
may generate either 100 or more additional, peak
hour trips, or 1,000 or more additional daily trips,
within ten years of a development application. A
TIA shall evaluate the traffic impacts projected of
a development proposal and the estimated
effectiveness of potential traffic impact mitigation
measures. The methodology for a TIA shall be
consistent with Public Works Department
guidelines.
FINDING: The Public Works Department commented that
there will be a minimal increase in traffic since only daily
maintenance checks will be made on the subject site. The
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traffic generated does not require a traffic impact analysis as
previously discussed in this report. This approval criterion is
met.
Section 3.104.03 Driveway Access Guidelines, Type II and III
Applications
A. Guidelines for the Number and Location of Driveways, Type II
and Type III Applications.
3. Cross Connections.
a. Similar, and/or compatible, uses on abutting lots
should have interconnected on-site access and
parking facilities. Such shared facilities serving
properties under separate ownership shall be
subject to legal documentation, to the satisfaction
of the City Attorney, establishing permanent use
of the access and parking facilities. The
agreement shall be recorded with the County
Recorder and filed with the Community
Development Director.
FINDING: The applicant is proposing shared access with
Centennial Park located to the west of the subject site. Vehicles
will enter the existing Centennial Park access and exit the
treatment plant site via a one-way driveway. An irrevocable access
easement will not be required for the shared access because the
abutting lots are under the same ownership. This approval criterion
is met.
5. Dysfunctional or unused driveways should be closed.
FINDING: Three existing driveways are located on the subject site.
Two of the driveways serve a single family home which is
conditioned to be removed. These driveways will also be
conditioned to be removed prior to the issuance of final occupancy
because they will no longer be needed. The third driveway is not
shown as being utilized on the submitted site plan. It shall also be
removed prior to the issuance of the final occupancy.
B. Driveway Spacing Guidelines, Type II and III
Applications.
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The minimum separation of a driveway from: a) the special
setback of a parallel major street, b) the right of way of a parallel
local street, or c) a from another driveway should be as follows.
a) Major Arterial Street: 300 feet;
b) Minor Arterial Street: 245 feet; and
c) Service Collector, Access or Local Street: 50 feet
EXCEPT where pre-existing conditions preclude such separation
the separation should be maximized.
FINDING: A new access (exit only) to the subject site is proposed on
Parr Road which is classified as a service collector in the TSP. The
proposed access is located over 200 feet from the west property line
and over 50 feet from the nearest driveway located on the adjacent
property to the east. This approval criterion is met.
Section 3.104.02 Driveway and Drive-Through Measurements and
Dimensions
A. Driveways Crossing a Setback.
The portion of a driveway crossing a setback shall be
perpendicular to the setback lines.
FINDING: The front yard setback in the P/SP zone is 20 feet from
the front property line. The proposed new driveway access on Parr
Road has a throat length of 30 feet that is perpendicular to the front
yard setback line. This approval criterion is met.
3.104.05 Driveway Dimension and Improvement Standards, Type
I, II and III Applications
E. Commercial and Industrial Use.
1. Paved Two-way Driveway Width.
a. With no turn lane: Throat and travel lane width 26 feet
minimum, 36 feet maximum. ("No parking" restrictions
shall be posted by the owner.)
FINDING: The applicant is proposing a new 16 foot wide one-way
driveway access on Parr Road (service collector). The WOO does
not have a one-way driveway width standard for a commercial or
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industrial use. A one-way driveway for a multi-family use is
required to be a minimum of 12 feet with no parking restrictions
posted by the owner. The 16 foot one-way driveway proposed on
Parr Road for this water treatment facility project should work using
the above stated standard as a minimum driveway width guideline.
F. Improvement Standards
1. Drainage shall be subject to Department of Public Works
policies and standards.
FINDING: The applicant states in the submitted narrative that
".. .all water, sanitary sewer and storm drain connections will be to
city standards. Any required easements will be provided..." This
criterion will be met.
2. Paved Surface.
a. The portion of driveway within the public right of
way: Portland cement concrete.
b. The portion of driveway on private property:
Portland cement concrete or asphalt.
FINDING: The proposed driveway will be required to meet this
standard.
Section 3.105 Off Street Parking and Loading
Section 3.105.01 Applicability
The provisions of this Section shall apply to the following types
of development:
A. New Building or Structure.
All requirements and standards of Section 3.105 shall apply to
any new building or structure erected after the effective date of
the WDO.
FINDING: The proposed water treatment use is not listed in Table
3.1.2 in regard to a required parking ratio. The proposed use is
listed in Table 3.1.3 in regard to a required loading space.
B.
Expansion or Change of Use.
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Any additional parking and/or loading required by the WDO to
accommodate a change in use, or expansion of an existing
use shall be subject to the following.
1. Applications subject to Type III Design Review, Section
5.103.02, shall conform all parking, loading and
landscaping for the subject use to the standards of the
WDO.
FINDING: The proposed use on the subject site shall conform to all
parking, loading and landscaping because the proposed water
treatment facility is subject to the Type III Design Review process.
3.105.02 General Provisions for Off Street Parking and Loading
E. Off Street Vehicle Parking Requirements.
1. Off street vehicle parking spaces shall be provided in
amounts not less than those set forth in Table 3.1.2.
FINDING: The proposed water treatment facility is a use that is not
listed in Table 3.1.2 in regard to a required parking ratio. The
applicant is proposing four parking spaces (one of which is a
handicap accessible parking space) to the north of the proposed
treatment building. The proposed four spaces will be adequate for
the proposed use since no full time employees will be located on
the site. Only daily maintenance checks will be made a few times
a day. In addition, no public access is being proposed for the
treatment facility.
3. The number of disabled person vehicle parking spaces
shall be provided to the standards of the state Building
Code and applicable federal standards. The number of
disabled person vehicle parking spaces shall be
included as part of total required vehicle parking
spaces.
FINDING: One disabled person vehicle parking space is required
per the Building Code. The applicant is proposing one disabled
vehicle parking space. This approval criterion is met.
G. Off Street Loading Requirements.
1. Off street loading spaces shall comply with the dimensional
standards and amounts not less than those set forth in
Table 3.1.3.
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2. The off street loading facilities shall be on the same lot, or
site, as the use or structure they are intended to serve.
Required loading spaces and required parking spaces shall
be separate and distinct.
FINDING: The proposed buildings (treatment building and well
house) total 4,200 square feet. Table 3.1.3 requires one loading
space for 0-9,999 sfgfa with a width of 12 feet, length of 30 feet and
height of 14 feet.
The applicant is proposing three loading areas on the subject site,
to the east of the well house and north and south of the treatment
building. The proposed loading areas to the north and south of the
treatment building are 14 feet wide and 35 feet long and 12 feet
wide by 50 feet long. The proposed loading area to the east of the
well house is 30 feet wide and 30 feet long. All of these loading
areas exceed the 12 foot wide and 30 foot long dimension
requirement. This approval criterion is met.
H. On-site Vehicle Parking and Loading Area Improvement
Requirements.
1. Surfacing. All vehicle parking and loading areas shall
be paved with asphalt, concrete or other hard surfacing
approved by the Public Works Director.
FINDING: The applicant is proposing to pave the vehicle and
loading areas. A condition of approval is that all vehicle parking
and loading areas shall be paved. This approval criterion is met.
2. Drainage. All vehicle parking and loading areas shall be
graded and provide storm drainage facilities approved
by the Public Works Director.
FINDING: A condition of approval is that all vehicle parking and
loading areas shall be graded and provide storm drainage facilities
approved by the Public Works Director.
Bumper Guards and Wheel Barriers. All vehicle parking
spaces, EXCEPT those for single family and duplex dwellings,
shall be constructed with bumper guards or wheel barriers
that prevent vehicles from damaging structures or projecting
over walkways, access ways or abutting property or rights of
way.
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FINDING: Bumper guards are required for the proposed 4 parking
spaces to the north of the treatment building because they would
project over the 5 foot sidewalk without them.
4. Size of Vehicular Parking Spaces and Maneuvering
Areas within Off Street Parking Areas.
a. Off street vehicle parking spaces and
maneuvering areas, EXCEPT those for single
family and duplex dwellings and those for
disabled persons, within off street parking areas
shall be designed in compliance with Table 3.1.4.
Three or more off street parking spaces provided
subject to Table 3.1.4 shall be designed so that no
backing or maneuvering within a public street
right of way is required.
FINDING: The applicant is proposing 3 parking spaces
(excluding the handicap accessible parking space) that are
subject to the dimensions specified in Table 3.4.1. The
proposed spaces are 9 feet wide and 20 feet long which
meet the 9 foot wide and 19 foot long requirement. This
approval criterion is met.
c. Off street parking for disabled persons shall be
designed to the standards of the state Building Code
and applicable federal standards.
FINDING: The applicant is proposing one disabled persons
vehicular parking space. A condition of approval is that this
space shall be designed to the standards of the state
Building Code and applicable federal standards. This
approval criterion will be met.
5. Directional Marking. EXCEPT for vehicle parking areas
for single family and duplex dwellings, off street parking
and maneuvering areas shall have directional markings
and signs to control vehicle movement.
FINDING: A condition of approval is that the applicant shall show
markings and signs on a revised site plan for review and approval
by the Community Development Director prior to building permit
issuance.
6.
Space Marking. EXCEPT for vehicle parking areas for
single family and duplex dwellings, off street parking
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spaces shall be delineated by double parallel lines on
each side of a space. The total width of the lines shall
delineate a separation of 2 feet.
FINDING: A condition of approval is that the applicant shall revise
the parking on the site plan to show double parallel lines on each
side of a parking space. The total width of the lines shall delineate
a separation of 2 feet.
8. Outdoor Lighting. EXCEPT for vehicle parking areas for
single family and duplex dwellings, all outdoor lighting
shall be designed so as not to shine or reflect into any
adjacent residentially zoned or used property, and shall not
cast a glare onto moving vehicles on any public street.
FINDING: The applicant states that lights will be placed on the
subject site for security purposes. The applicant states that the
lighting will be directed inward toward the site. A condition of
approval is that the applicant shall submit a lighting plan for review
and approval by the Community Development Director prior to
issuance of the building permit to ensure that this standard is met.
9. Landscaping. EXCEPT for vehicle parking spaces for
single family and duplex dwellings, all parking areas
shall be landscaped to the standards of Section 3.106.
FINDING: The applicant is proposing to landscape the areas
adjacent to the proposed parking and loading areas. This approval
criterion is met.
Section 3.106 Landscaping Standards
3.106.01 Applicability
The provisions of this section shall apply:
D. To the site area for all new structures and related parking
EXCLUDING single-family and duplex dwellings and accessory
structures; and
E. To the entire site area of the development, where the
cumulative effect of additions to structures and/or parking
areas increases the total area covered by structure and
parking by 50 percent or more than existed at the date of the
WDO adoption.
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FINDING: The proposed water treatment facility is subject to the
landscaping requirements in this section of the WDO.
3.106.02
General Requirements
1) Landscaping and Irrigation Plans Required.
Building plans for all uses subject to landscaping requirements
shall be accompanied by landscaping and irrigation plans to City
standards.
FINDING: The applicant submitted a Planting Plan that shows the
proposed landscaping. This approval criterion is met.
2) Irrigation.
All required landscaped areas shall be permanently irrigated
unless a planting plan without irrigation is submitted by a licensed
landscape architect or a licensed nursery person demonstrating
that the proposed landscaping will thrive without irrigation.
FINDING: Irrigation will be required on the subject site. Irrigation
information will be required to be shown on the final landscaping plan.
3) Plant Materials.
All shrubs and ground cover shall be of a size upon installation so
as to attain 80% of ground coverage within 3 years.
FINDING: A condition of approval is that all shrubs and ground cover
shall be of a size upon installation so as to attain 80% of ground
coverage within 3 years.
4) Installation of Plant Materials and Irrigation.
Installation of plant materials and irrigation specified in an
approved landscaping plan shall occur at the time of development
and shall be a condition of final occupancy. Should site
conditions or seasonal conditions make immediate installation
impractical, an acceptable performance guarantee may be
approved subject to Section 4.102.07.
FINDING: A condition of approval specifies that the applicant shall
comply with the approved Planting Plan date stamped 12/16/02.
5)
Maintenance.
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The property owner shall be responsible for maintaining all
landscaping in good condition so as to present a healthy and
orderly appearance. Unhealthy and dead plants shall be removed
and replaced in conformance with the original landscape plan.
FINDING: This requirement is a condition of approval.
3.106.03
Landscaping Standards
A. Streetscape.
1. Street Trees. Within the public street right of way
abutting a development, or within an alley right of way in
the DOC zone, street trees shall be planted to City
standards prior to final occupancy.
a. Acceptable Types of Trees. See Section 6.103 for
a description of acceptable and unacceptable
trees for this purpose, classified by size and
species.
b. Tree Density. Trees shall be planted at the
following intervals within the right of way, subject
to Clear Vision Area standards, Section 3.103.10
and Section 6.103:
(1) Four (4) small trees per 100 feet of street
frontage;
(2) Three (3) medium trees per 100 feet of
street frontage; or
(3) Two (2) large trees per 100 feet of street
frontage.
FINDING: The applicant is proposing 3 large trees along Parr
Road (200 feet of street frontage abutting the proposed
development area of the site). An additional large tree is required.
A condition of approval is that applicant revise the landscaping plan
to show shrubs in front of the proposed chain link fence along with
street trees located on the north side of the fence. The required
number and spacing of street trees will be required to comply with
the standard listed above.
2.
Front Yard and Yard Abutting a Street.
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a. Landscaping Density for non-residential uses in the
RS and R1S zone and all uses in the RM, P, IL and IP
zones. All front yards and yards abutting a street
shall be landscaped at a density of one (1) plant unit
(PU) per 20 sq. ft.
FINDING: The applicant has shown landscaping 20 feet from the
property line along the entire frontage of the proposed developed
area of the subject site. This approval criterion is met.
B. Buffer Yards.
All buffer yards shall be landscaped at the rate of one (1) plant
unit (PU) per 20 sq. ft. EXCEPT for interior buffer yards
abutting a wall which are paved and which may be used for
parking or site access and vehicular circulation.
FINDING: The buffer yards for the project are located on the south,
west and east sides of the proposed development. The amount of
landscaping in the buffer yard necessary for this development is
determined as part of the design review process. Parking lots are
located to the south and east of the subject site. Over 200 feet of land
separates the proposed use from the park use to the west of the
subject site.
The applicant is proposing that the rear yard setback on the south side
of the property be landscaped with lawn, shrubs and trees. A row of
arborvitae is required to be planted along the south property line as a
condition of approval to further screen the proposed development on
the subject site from the park use to the south. The applicant is
proposing an access road on the east side of the site with lawn, shrubs
and trees to be planted west of the access road and east of the
proposed buildings and structures. A row of arborvitae is also required
to be planted along the east property line as a condition of approval to
further screen the proposed development on the subject site from the
adjacent school use to the east. A fenced-in field further separates
the subject site from the school parking area. The applicant has shown
lawn and a row of alder trees along the west side of the proposed
buildings and structures on the submitted planting plan. This
landscaping and the over 200 feet of separation between this use and
the park use to the west will provide an adequate buffer between the
two uses. This approval criterion is met.
C.
Off Street Parking Areas.
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FINDING: The applicant is proposing landscaping around the parking
area and all of the loading areas. One tree is being provided adjacent
to the proposed 4 parking spaces which meets the minimum
requirement of 1 small tree per 5 parking spaces. This approval
criterion is met.
Section 3.106.05 Planting Standards
C. Curbs.
A six-inch concrete curb shall be provided between a
landscaped area and a parking area or access way.
FINDING: A condition of approval is that a six-inch concrete curb shall
be provided between a landscaped area and a parking area or access
way.
Section 3.107 Architectural Design Guidelines and Standards
3.107.06 Guidelines and Standards for Non-Residential
Structures in RS, R1S, RM, CO, CG and P/SP Zones
A. Applicability.
The following design guidelines shall be applicable to all non-
residential structures and buildings in the RS, R1 S, RM, CO, CG
and P zones.
B. Architectural Design Guidelines.
1. Mass & Bulk Articulation Guidelines.
a. Building facades visible from streets and public parking
areas should be articulated in order to avoid the
appearance of box-like structures with unbroken wall
surfaces.
b. The appearance of exterior walls should be enhanced by
incorporating three dimensional design features,
including the following:
1 )Public doorways and/or passage ways through
the building.
2)Wall offsets and/or projections.
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3)Variation in building materials and/or textures.
4)Arcades, awnings, canopies and/or porches.
2. Materials and Textures Guidelines.
a. Building exteriors should exhibit finishes and textures
that reduce the visual monotony of bulky structures
and large structural spaces; enhance visual interest
of wall surfaces and harmonize with the structural
design.
b. The appearance of exterior surfaces should be
enhanced by incorporating the following:
1. At least 30% of the wall surface abutting
a street should be glass.
2. All walls visible from a street or public
parking area should be surfaced with
wood, brick, stone, designer block, or
stucco or with siding that has the
appearance of wood lap siding.
3. The use of plain concrete, plain concrete
block, corrugated metal, plywood, T -111
and sheet composite siding as exterior
finish materials for walls visible from a
street or parking area should be avoided.
4. The color of at least 90 percent of the
wall, roof and awning surface visible
from a street or public parking area
should be an "earth tone" color
containing 10 parts or more of brown or a
"tinted" color containing 10 parts or more
white. Flourescent, "day-glo," or any
similar bright color should not be used
on the building exterior.
FINDING: The proposed 400 square foot well house has a box
like appearance and no windows. The proposed treatment
facility has an awning and split roof line that prevent it from
having a box-like appearance. The treatment facility has one
window on the north elevation facing the street which accounts
for 2% of the wall surface which does not meet the
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recommended 30% of window coverage on the wall surface
facing the street. Each of the proposed buildings will house
equipment to be used to run the water treatment facility.
Windows have been minimized so that sound generated from
the equipment can be minimized and security of the buildings
enhanced.
A condition of approval is that landscaping, including shrubs and
trees, be planted to north of the proposed well house to provide
a visual screen of the treatment facilities from Parr Road.
Landscaping and a row of arborvitae are required to be planted
on the south and east property lines to provide a visual screen
of the proposed water treatment facilities from the abutting park
and school uses. The applicant is also required to submit a
color elevation of all the proposed facilities for review and
approval by the Community Development Director. Staff will
require the color of paint on the treatment facilities to meld with
the surrounding uses.
3. Multi-planed Roof Guidelines.
a. The roof line at the top of a structure should
establish a distinctive top to the building.
b. The roof line should not be flat or hold the same
roof line over extended distances. Rather the roof
line should incorporate variations, such as:
1. Offsets and/or jogs in the plane of
the roof.
2. Changes in the height of the
exterior wall for flat roof buildings,
including parapet walls with
variations in elevation and/or
cornices.
FINDING: The proposed well house and treatment plant have
variations in the roof line. This approval criterion is met.
4. Roof Mounted Equipment Guidelines. All roof mounted
equipment, EXCEPT solar collectors, should be screened
from view from streets abutting the building site by:
a. Locating roof mounted equipment below the highest
vertical element of the building; or
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b. Screening roof top equipment using materials of the
same character as the structure's basic materials.
FINDING: Roof mounted equipment is located on the well house
and not on the treatment facility. A removable roof hatch will block
the view of the roof mounted equipment from Parr Road. This
approval criterion is met.
5. Weather Protection Guidelines. All building faces abutting a
street or a public parking area should provide weather
protection for pedestrians. Features to provide this
protection should include:
a. A continuous walkway at least 8 feet wide along the
face of the building utilizing a roof overhang, arcade,
awnings and/or canopies.
b. Awnings and canopies that incorporate the following
design features:
1. Angled or curved surfaces facing a street
or parking area.
2. A covering of canvas, treated canvas,
awning fabric, or matte finish vinyl.
3. A constant color and pattern scheme for
all buildings within the same
development.
4. No internal back lighting.
FINDING: The well house and treatment facility do not meet the
above recommended standards. Both facilities will house the water
treatment equipment. The only people visiting the site will be
maintenance check personnel. Thus, weather protection guidelines
are not needed.
6. Landscaping and Screening Guidelines. The landscaping
required by the standards of the WDO should be augmented
to address site specific visual impacts of abutting uses and
the visual character of the surrounding area.
FINDING: Landscaping will be required on the north side of the site
to screen the water treatment facilities from the street. A row of
arborvitae and additional landscaping will be required on the west
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and south property lines (adjacent to this development) to screen
the subject site from the park and school uses to the west and
south. Over 200 feet of land separates the developed area of this
site with the property to the west. A row of trees and additional
landscaping are proposed on the west side of the development to
screen the proposed development from the park use to the west.
This approval criterion is met.
8. Buffer Wall. A solid brick or architectural wall with anti-
graffiti surface, no less than 6 feet or greater than 7 feet
in height:
a. Should be constructed on the perimeter property line
of non-residential development to mitigate adverse
visual, noise and/or light impacts on the abutting use
when no comparable buffer exists, and
b. Shall be constructed where the standards of the
underlying zone require such a wall for a non-
residential use in, or abutting, a RS, R1S, or RM
zoning district.
FINDING: The P/SP zone does not require a buffer wall for the
proposed project.
9. Sidewalk Location and Street Trees. Sidewalks should be
located at the property line along streets with street trees,
Section 3.106.
FINDING: Sidewalk placement will match the existing sidewalk
pattern along Parr Road.
10. Solar Access Protection. Obstruction of existing solar
collectors on abutting properties by site development
should be mitigated.
FINDING:
properties.
Proposed buildings will not overhang on abutting
C. Site and Building Access Guidelines.
1. Access to and from the site and circulation within the
site should separate facilities for cars, trucks and transit
from those for bicycles and pedestrians.
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FINDING: Pedestrians would not be able to access the water
treatment facilities due to security fencing. Thus, the access on the
site does not need to separate pedestrian and vehicles.
2. Site access in compliance with Section 3.104 should be
augmented by the following considerations:
a. Vehicle Access.
1. Vehicle access points should be
identified by accentuated landscaped
areas, by entrance throats designed to
control access from abutting parking and
by monument type entrance signs.
2. New parking lots abutting major streets
should connect internally with the
parking lots of abutting commercial uses
or land zoned for commercial use.
FINDING: The vehicle access is proposed to be landscaped
where it connects with Parr Road. The proposed vehicle
access on the east side of the site connects with the property
located to the south and west of the subject site for shared
access. This approval criterion is met.
c. Pedestrian Access and Circulation.
1. The buildings should be linked to the
sidewalks on abutting streets by internal
pedestrian ways. Such pedestrian ways
should be either raised or delineated by
distinctive pavers.
FINDING: The treatment facilities will be enclosed by
security fencing so access to the site will be from staff
performing maintenance checks and not by pedestrians.
Pedestrian access is not necessary.
D. Building Location Guidelines.
Within the prescribed setbacks, building location and orientation
should compliment abutting uses and development patterns.
FINDING: Landscaping is being required on the north side of the site
to screen the water treatment facilities from the street. A row of
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arborvitae will be required on the west and south property lines
(adjacent to this development) to screen the subject site from the uses
to the west and south. Over 200 feet of land separates the developed
area of this site with the property to the west.
E. Parking Location Guidelines.
Off street parking between the architectural front of a building
and the setback line abutting street should be limited to a depth
of not more than 130 feet.
FINDING: The well house is the closest building proposed to Parr
Road. A loading area is shown as extending 5 feet in front of this
building which complies with this standard. A parking area shown to
the north of the treatment plant is more than 130 feet from Parr Road.
This parking area is, however, screened from Parr Road by proposed
trees and the well house to the north.
F. Design Standards.
1. Outdoor Storage Standards. Outdoor storage, when
permitted, shall be screened from the view of abutting
streets by a solid brick or architectural block wall not less
than 6, nor more than 9 feet in height.
FINDING:
No outdoor storage is being proposed.
2. Outdoor Lighting Standards. All outdoor lighting shall
be designed so that:
1. Parking areas are evenly illuminated at ground level
at one foot candle;
2. Entrance and loading areas are illuminated at ground
level of two foot candles;
3. Illumination does not shine or reflect into any
adjacent residentially zoned or used property; and
4. Lighting does not cast a glare onto moving vehicles
on any public street.
FINDING: This is a condition of approval.
Section 5.103.02 Design Review for All Structures 1000 Sq. Ft.
OR MORE
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B. Application Requirements. An application shall include a
completed City application form, filing fee, deeds, notification
area map and labels, written narrative statement regarding
compliance with criteria, location map and the following
additional exhibits:
1. Street and Utilities Plan, as applicable;
2. Site Design Plan;
3. Grading Plan;
4. Architectural drawings (plan view and elevations) and
materials sample board; and
5. Traffic Impact Analysis, as may be required in
compliance with Section 3.104.01.8.2.
FINDING: The applicant submitted all of the applicable items listed
above. This approval criterion is met.
C. Criteria. The criteria are pursuant to the standards and
guidelines of Section 3.1. and other applicable sections of the
WDO.
FINDING: The compliance of the applicant's proposal with the
applicable standards and guidelines of the WOO is discussed
throughout this report. This approval criterion is met.
2) WOODBURN TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PLAN (TSP)
FINDING: Parr Road is classified as a Service Collector in the Woodburn
Transportation System Plan (TSP) which has a required cross section that
includes a 74 foot of right of way, 48 foot improved surface, 4.5 foot
planter strips and 6 foot sidewalks on both sides. Adjacent to the
proposed water treatment plant the existing right of way is 60 feet in width
and the street width is approximately 22 feet with no curbs and no
improved drainage. A ten-foot sidewalk/bike lane has been installed on
the south side of the subject property, extending to the west boundary of
Centennial Park, located adjacent to the proposed water treatment plant
development.
The recently improved portion of Parr Road to the east of the water
treatment plant development has been modified in regard to the
dimensions of the TSP cross section. The improvement does provide the
required elements of a turn lane, travel lanes, bike lane and sidewalks.
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The major difference is that the bike lane has been removed from the
street surface and placed to the south of the sidewalk to protect bicyclists
from cars on the road surface. Parr Road to the east of the water
treatment plant development provides a 39 foot improved surface
providing two travel lanes and one turn lane. There is a 3-foot planter
strip and a five foot sidewalk provided.
The applicant is requesting an exception to allow for the required right of
way to be decreased from 74 feet to 60 feet and allow for the street cross
section to be modified so that it is consistent with the street improvement
to the east. The exception is discussed later in this report.
Variance 03-03:
The applicant is proposing a barbed wire fence to be located around the water
treatment facility. Barbed wire is not allowed as a fencing material in the P/SP
zone per Section 2.202.03.D of the WDO. The applicant has requested a
variance to allow for the proposed fence to be constructed with barbed wire.
1) WOODBURN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
Section 5.103.11 Variance
B. Application Requirements. An application shall include a
completed City application form, filing fee, deeds, notification area
map and labels, written narrative statement regarding compliance
with criteria, location map and the following additional exhibits:
1. Street and Utility Plan as applicable; and
2. Site Plan
FINDING: The applicant submitted the required application materials.
This criterion is met.
c. Criteria. A determination of whether the criteria set forth are
satisfied necessarily involves the balancing of competing and
conflicting interest. The factors that are listed to be
considered are not criteria and are not intended to be an
exclusive list. The factors to be considered are used as a
guide in deliberations on the application.
FINDING: This variance should not be approved because it did not meet
the following considerations discussed below.
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1. The variance is necessary to prevent unnecessary
hardship relating to the land or structure which would
cause the property to be un buildable by application of
the WDO. Factors to consider in determining whether
hardship exists, include:
a. Physical circumstances over which the applicant
has no control related to the piece of property
involved that distinguish it from other land in the
zone, including but not limited to lot size, shape,
topography.
b. Whether reasonable use similar to other
properties can be made of the property without
the variance.
c. Whether the hardship was created by the person
requesting the variance.
FINDING: The property owner, for the water treatment and storage
facility on Parr Road, is requesting a variance to allow for the
installation of a six (6) foot chain link fence with barbed wire on the
top around the treatment and storage facility to enhance the
security of the facility in the interest of public safety.
The proposed water treatment facility needs to be secured to
prevent unauthorized entry and possible contamination of the City's
water supply. The City Council is not convinced that an alternate
design, which is more compatible with the surrounding uses, could
not be developed. A condition of approval is that proposed fencing
shall be approved by the Planning Commission in a subsequent
Planning Commission meeting since more time is required to
develop ideas about alternative types of security fencing that are
more aesthetically pleasing.
2. Development consistent with the request will not be
materially injurious to adjacent properties. Factors to be
considered in determining whether development consistent
with the variance materially injurious include but are not
limited to:
a.
Physical impacts such development will have
because of the variance, such as visual, noise,
traffic and drainage, erosion and landslide
hazards.
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b. Incremental impacts occurring as a result of the
proposed variance.
FINDING: The proposed barbed wire would not be aesthetically
pleasing or meld with the character of the area. The City Council is
not convinced that an alternate design, which is more compatible
with the surrounding residential uses, could not be developed. A
condition of approval is that proposed fencing shall be approved by
the Planning Commission in a subsequent Planning Commission
meeting since more time is required to develop ideas about
alternative types of security fencing that are more aesthetically
pleasing.
3. Existing physical and natural systems, such as but not
limited to traffic, drainage, dramatic land forms or parks
will not be adversely affected because of the variance.
FINDING: The proposed fencing will not impede traffic on the
subject property because it is located to the west of the proposed
access road on the east side of the subject property. Drainage and
land forms will not be affected by the proposed fencing material.
4. The variance is the minimum deviation necessary to
make reasonable economic use of the property;
FINDING: Fencing on the site is critical to the security of these
facilities. The City Council is not convinced that an alternate
design, which is more compatible with the surrounding residential
uses, could not be developed. A condition of approval is that
proposed fencing shall be approved by the Planning Commission in
a subsequent Planning Commission meeting since more time is
required to develop ideas about alternative types of security fencing
that are more aesthetically pleasing.
5. The variance does not conflict with the Woodburn
Comprehensive Plan.
FINDING: The Woodburn Development Ordinance implements the
goals and policies in the Woodburn Comprehensive Plan. The
applicant has not proven that an alternative fencing which would be
more compatible with the surrounding uses could not be utilized to
protect the water treatment facilities.
Variance 03-04:
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Section 2.111.05.8 of the Woodburn Development Ordinance (WOO) states that
the maximum height of a building in the P/SP zone is 35 feet. The property
owner is requesting a variance to allow for a proposed 52 foot high water
storage reservoir, located on the south side of the site, to exceed this standard.
1) WOODBURN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
Section 5.103.11 Variance
B. Application Requirements. An application shall include a
completed City application form, filing fee, deeds, notification area
map and labels, written narrative statement regarding compliance
with criteria, location map and the following additional exhibits:
1. Street and Utility Plan as applicable; and
2. Site Plan
FINDING: The applicant submitted the required application materials.
This criterion is met.
c. Criteria. A determination of whether the criteria set forth are
satisfied necessarily involves the balancing of competing and
conflicting interest. The factors that are listed to be
considered are not criteria and are not intended to be an
exclusive list. The factors to be considered are used as a
guide in deliberations on the application.
This variance should be approved because it met the following
considerations discussed below.
1. The variance is necessary to prevent unnecessary
hardship relating to the land or structure which would
cause the property to be unbuildable by application of
the WDO. Factors to consider in determining whether
hardship exists, include:
a.
Physical circumstances over which the applicant
has no control related to the piece of property
involved that distinguish it from other land in the
zone, including but not limited to lot size, shape,
topography.
b.
Whether reasonable use similar to other
properties can be made of the property without
the variance.
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c. Whether the hardship was created by the person
requesting the variance.
FINDING: The water treatment and storage facility on Parr Road
will contain a 2,700,000 gallon water storage reservoir. This
reservoir will be 107 feet in diameter and approximately 49.5 feet
high at the crown. The reservoir will be constructed on a slightly
elevated base making the crown approximately 52 feet above the
predominate surface elevation surrounding the reservoir location.
There are structural considerations related to roof span and support
that restrict the diameter of steel tanks. The tank could be built
with a larger diameter and reduced height but elaborate and
expensive roof support structures would have to be used. The
large storage volume of the tank requires circulation systems to be
installed to insure that water mixes properly and does not stagnate
in certain areas of the tank so that fresh water is delivered to city
residents. Larger diameter tanks than the one proposed require
elaborate circulation systems that often do not consistently provide
the desired mixing to maintain a fresh water supply.
2. Development consistent with the request will not be
materially injurious to adjacent properties. Factors to
be considered in determining whether development
consistent with the variance materially injurious include
but are not limited to:
a. Physical impacts such development will have
because of the variance, such as visual, noise,
traffic and drainage, erosion and landslide
hazards.
b. Incremental impacts occurring as a result of the
proposed variance.
FINDING: The water storage reservoir is located on the south side
of the subject site, adjacent to Centennial Park, approximately 365
feet from the centerline of Parr Road. The water storage reservoir
was located as far as possible from Parr Road to minimize its visual
impact from the road and the property to the north of the subject
site which is designated on the Woodburn Comprehensive Plan as
residential greater than 12 units per acre. It also had to be located
on the rear of the site to allow for other water treatment facilities
(and access to them) to be located closer to Parr Road.
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Centennial Park, which is also owned by the city, is located to the
south of the proposed water storage reservoir. A parking lot for the
park is located directly adjacent to the subject site. The height of
the water storage reservoir will not negatively impact the parking lot
use to the south.
A school is located to the east of the subject site. A vacant field
(directly adjacent to the east property line of the subject site), a
school access road and parking area are located adjacent to the
east property line. The height of the water storage reservoir will
not negatively impact the school because the vacant field, school
parking area and access road provide a physical separation of the
school buildings from the east property line of the subject site. In
addition, the two story school building has a scale similar to the
storage reservoir. The applicant is also required to provide staff
with a color plan for the storage reservoir as a condition of approval
so that a color can be approved that helps meld this structure with
the surrounding properties.
3. Existing physical and natural systems, such as but not
limited to traffic, drainage, dramatic land forms or parks
will not be adversely affected because of the variance.
FINDING: There are no physical or natural systems that are
affected.
4. The variance is the minimum deviation necessary to
make reasonable economic use of the property;
FINDING: There are structural considerations related to roof span
and support that restrict the diameter of steel tanks. The tank
could be built with a larger diameter and reduced height but
elaborate and expensive roof support structures would have to be
used. The large storage volume of the tank requires circulation
systems to be installed to insure that water mixes properly and
does not stagnate in certain areas of the tank and that fresh water
is delivered to city residents. Larger diameter tanks than the one
proposed require elaborate circulation systems that often do not
consistently provide the desired mixing to maintain a fresh water
supply. This minimum deviation to the height requirement is
necessary because larger tanks are much more expensive and not
as effective.
5.
The variance does not conflict with the Woodburn
Comprehensive Plan.
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FINDING: The Woodburn Development Ordinance implements the
goals and policies in the Woodburn Comprehensive Plan. The
proposed water storage reservoir is a required element in the
proposed water treatment facility on the subject site. The applicant
has proven that the proposed water storage reservoir is required to
exceed the maximum height allowed in the P/SP zone to minimize
the cost and provide the best water quality possible to the citizens
of Woodburn.
Variance 03-05:
Table 2.1.20 of the Woodburn Development Ordinance (WOO) states that a main
building more than 28 feet in height must have an interior setback of 36 feet. The
applicant is proposing a 12 foot interior setback form the south property line for a
52 foot high water storage reservoir.
1) WOODBURN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
Section 5.103.11 Variance
B. Application Requirements. An application shall include a
completed City application form, filing fee, deeds, notification area
map and labels, written narrative statement regarding compliance
with criteria, location map and the following additional exhibits:
1. Street and Utility Plan as applicable; and
2. Site Plan
FINDING: The applicant submitted the required application materials.
This criterion is met.
c. Criteria. A determination of whether the criteria set forth are
satisfied necessarily involves the balancing of competing and
conflicting interest. The factors that are listed to be
considered are not criteria and are not intended to be an
exclusive list. The factors to be considered are used as a
guide in deliberations on the application.
FINDING: This variance should be approved because it met the following
considerations discussed below.
1.
The variance is necessary to prevent unnecessary
hardship relating to the land or structure which would
cause the property to be unbuildable by application of
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the WDO. Factors to consider in determining whether
hardship exists, include:
a. Physical circumstances over which the applicant
has no control related to the piece of property
involved that distinguish it from other land in the
zone, including but not limited to lot size, shape,
topography.
b. Whether reasonable use similar to other
properties can be made of the property without
the variance.
c. Whether the hardship was created by the person
requesting the variance.
FINDING: The proposed water storage reservoir is a required
element in the proposed water treatment facility on the subject site.
The water storage reservoir is located on the south side of the
subject site, adjacent to Centennial Park, approximately 365 feet
from the centerline of Parr Road. Due to the imposing height and
width of the water storage reservoir, it was located as far as
possible from Parr Road to minimize its visual impact from the road
and the property to the north of the subject site which is designated
on the Woodburn Comprehensive Plan as residential greater than
12 units per acre. It also had to be located 12 feet from the rear
property line of the subject site to allow for other water treatment
facilities (and access to them) to be located closer to Parr Road.
A parking lot for Centennial Park is located directly adjacent to the
south property line of the subject site. The closer distance of the
reservoir, as is allowed in the WOO, to the south property line will
not negatively impact the parking lot use to the south. A row of
arborvitae will be placed along the south property line to help
screen the reservoir from the parking lot.
2. Development consistent with the request will not be
materially injurious to adjacent properties. Factors to
be considered in determining whether development
consistent with the variance materially injurious include
but are not limited to:
a.
Physical impacts such development will have
because of the variance, such as visual, noise,
traffic and drainage, erosion and landslide
hazards.
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b. Incremental impacts occurring as a result of the
proposed variance.
FINDING: The water storage reservoir is located on the south side
of the subject site, adjacent to Centennial Park, approximately 365
feet from the centerline of Parr Road. The water storage reservoir
was located as far as possible from Parr Road to minimize its visual
impact from the road and the property to the north of the subject
site which is designated on the Woodburn Comprehensive Plan as
residential greater than 12 units per acre. It also had to be located
12 feet from the rear property line of the subject site to allow for
other water treatment facilities (and access to them) to be located
closer to Parr Road.
A parking lot for Centennial Park is located directly adjacent to the
south property line of the subject site. The height of the water
storage reservoir will not negatively impact the parking lot use to
the south. A row of arborvitae will be placed along the south
property line to screen the reservoir from the parking lot.
3. Existing physical and natural systems, such as but not
limited to traffic, drainage, dramatic land forms or parks
will not be adversely affected because of the variance.
FINDING: There are no physical or natural systems that are
affected.
4. The variance is the minimum deviation necessary to
make reasonable economic use of the property;
FINDING: The water storage reservoir had to be located closer to
the rear property line, than the code allows, so that the other
required treatment facilities and access to them could be located
closer to Parr Road. The applicant also maximized the distance of
the reservoir from Parr Road so that it would not negatively impact
the view of pedestrians on Parr Road and the future residences on
the property to the north (across Parr Road) which is designated on
the Woodburn Comprehensive Plan as residential greater than 12
units per acre. The proposed water storage reservoir is a required
element in the proposed water treatment facility on the subject site.
5.
The variance does not conflict with the Woodburn
Comprehensive Plan.
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FINDING: The Woodburn Development Ordinance implements the
goals and policies in the Woodburn Comprehensive Plan. The
applicant has proven that the proposed water storage reservoir can
be located closer to the rear property line and not negatively impact
the adjacent parking lot use.
EXCEPTION TO STREET RIGHT OF WAY AND IMPROVEMENT
REQUIREMENTS 03-03
1) WOODBURN DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
Section 5.103.12 Exception to Street Right of Way and Improvements
Requirement
FINDING: Parr Road is classified as a Service Collector in the Woodburn
Transportation System Plan (TSP) which has a required cross section that
includes a 74 foot of right of way, 48 foot improved surface, 4.5 foot
planter strips and 6 foot sidewalks on both sides. The existing right of
way, adjacent to the proposed water treatment plant, is 60 feet in width.
The street width is approximately 22 feet with no curbs and no improved
drainage. The applicant will provide the required curb and drainage as
part of the street improvement. A ten-foot sidewalk/bike lane has been
installed on the south side of the subject property, extending to the west
boundary of Centennial Park, located adjacent to the proposed water
treatment plant development.
The recently improved portion of Parr Road to the east of the water
treatment plant development has been modified in regard to the
dimensions of the TSP cross section. The improvement does provide the
required elements of a turn lane, travel lanes, bike lane and sidewalks.
The major difference is that the bike lane has been removed from the
street surface and placed to the south of the sidewalk to protect bicyclists
from cars on the road surface. Parr Road to the east of the water
treatment plant development provides a 39 foot improved surface
providing two travel lanes and one turn lane. A 3-foot planter strip and a
five foot sidewalk are provided which is consistent with the Parr Road
Street improvement for the properties to the east of Settlemier Road.
The applicant is requesting an exception to allow for the required right of
way to be decreased from 74 feet to 60 feet and allow for the street cross
section to be modified so that it is consistent with the street improvement
to the east.
A.
Purpose. The purpose of an exception is to allow a deviation
from a WDO development standard cited in Section 3.101.02.
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FINDING: Section 3.101.02D2.b of the WDO specifies that the
minimum deviation allowed to the required street improvement on a
boundary street through an exception is listed as follows:
1) One 12 foot wide travel lane in each direction, including
curbs in each direction where the classification specifies a
maximum standard of two lanes;
2) Required drainage facilities; and
3) In addition to the improvements cited in 1) above, the full
improvement of the street from the center line to the
boundary of the subject property plus any center turn lane as
described for the street classification.
The applicant is proposing the reduction of the required right of way
on a service collector from 74 feet to 60 feet. The applicant is also
proposing the rearrangement of the required elements in the cross
section for a service collector to allow for the bike lane to be
removed from the street surface and placed to the south of the
sidewalk as has been required for the properties to the east of the
subject site.
B. Application Requirements. An application shall include a
completed City application form, filing fee, deeds, notification
area map and labels, written narrative statement regarding
compliance with criteria, location map and the following
additional exhibits:
1. Street and Utility Plan as applicable;
2. Site Plan; and
3. A "rough proportionality" report prepared by a qualified civil
or traffic engineer addressing the approval criteria.
FINDING: The applicant submitted the required application materials.
C. Criteria.
FINDING: The applicant has proven that the proposed exception on Parr
Road is justified based on the responses to the exception criteria
discussed below.
1. The estimated extent, on a qualitative basis, to which the right of
way and improvements will be used by persons served by the
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building or development, whether the use is for safety or
convenience;
FINDING: The construction of the municipal water treatment facility will
result in no full time use of the facility by employees. The water treatment
facility will operate unattended and will be controlled by a computer
monitored control system that will be monitored at a central facility. There
will be a small number of daily trips as a result of maintenance and
monitoring of the water treatment facility. The maximum number of daily
trips to the facility is anticipated to be eight, the average daily trips will be
four and the maximum number during the PM peak hour is anticipated to
be two.
2. The estimated level, on a qualitative basis, of rights of way and
improvements needed to meet the estimated extent of use by
persons served by the building or development;
FINDING: The right of way, although it does not meet the standards of the
city's Transportation System Plan (TSP) for new service collector
roadways, is sufficient to meet the use generated by the additional
demand placed by the water treatment facility. A street that is consistent
with the recently completed Parr Road to the east will be constructed as
part of the water treatment plant development. The improvement does
provide the required TSP elements of a turn lane, travel lanes, bike lanes
and sidewalks in a cross section that is slightly modified from the TSP
profile.
3. The estimated impact, on a quantitative basis, of the building or
development on the public infrastructure system of which the
rights of way and improvements will be a part; and
FINDING: The right of way, although not available in the width consistent
with the standards of the city's TSP for new arterial roadways, is sufficient
to meet the use generated by the additional demand placed by the
treatment facility. It is also sufficient to construct a new street that is
consistent with the recently completed section of Parr Road to the east
which does provide all required TSP elements.
4. The estimated level, on a qualitative basis, of rights of way and
improvements needed to mitigate the estimated impact on the
public infrastructure system.
FINDING: A street that modifies slightly the TSP Service Collector
requirements will be constructed as part of the water treatment plant
development. The street will be consistent with the existing cross section
of Parr Road constructed to the east of the proposed improvement. No
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additional right of way is needed to construct and utilize the street
improvement.
VI CONCLUSION:
Based on the findings of fact contained herein, all relevant approval criteria
relating to approval of Annexation 01-04, Zone Change 01-03, Conditional Use
02-08, Design Review 02-19, Variance 03-04, Variance 03-05, and Exception to
Street Right of Way and Improvements Requirement 03-03 have been satisfied.
Based on the findings of fact contained herein, all relevant approval criteria
relating to approval of Variance 03-03 have not been satisfied.
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Exhibit "0"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Conditional Use 02-08 & DesiQn Review 02-19
1. The proposed development shall be in substantial conformance with this
approval and the attached preliminary plans provided in Exhibit "A" (Site Plan
date stamped 2/10/03, Elevations date stamped 12/16/02 and 2/3/03, and
Planting Plan date stamped 12/16/02), except as herein modified by these
conditions of approval.
2. The applicant shall submit a site plan showing the following revisions for
review and approval by the Community Development Director prior to the
issuance of the building permit:
a. Show directional markings and signs.
b. Show double parallel lines on each side of a parking space. The
total width of the lines shall delineate a separation of 2 feet.
c. A six-inch concrete curb shall be shown between a landscaped
area and a parking area or access way.
d. Show bumper guards for the 4 proposed parking spaces to the
north of the treatment building.
e. Show all proposed fences, height of fences, and proposed barbed
wire.
3. The single family dwelling and accessory structure shall be removed prior to
the building occupancy of the facility.
4. The three existing driveways on the subject site shall be removed prior to
issuance of final occupancy.
5. The applicant shall submit an access permit to be reviewed and approved by
the Public Works Department prior to the issuance of a building permit.
6. The applicant shall submit a color elevation of all the proposed facilities for
review and approval by the Community Development Director.
7. All vehicle parking and loading areas shall be graded and provide storm
drainage facilities approved by the Public Works Director prior to issuance of
building permit final occupancy.
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8. Off-street parking for disabled persons shall be designed to the standards of
the state Building Code and applicable federal standards.
9. A final landscape, irrigation, and lighting plan shall be submitted to the
Community Development Department for approval prior to issuance of
building permits. The landscape plan shall show a row of arborvitae along
the east and south property lines of the subject site. An additional large tree
shall be shown adjacent to the street frontage. Shrubs and trees shall be
shown on the north side of the proposed fence along the street frontage to
screen the facility from Parr Road. All outdoor lighting shall be shown on the
lighting plan showing that the lighting has been designed so that parking
areas are evenly illuminated at ground level at one foot candle, and entrance
and loading areas are illuminated at ground level of two foot candles,
Illumination does not shine or reflect into any adjacent residentially zoned or
used property; and lighting does not cast a glare onto moving vehicles on
any public street. All shrubs and ground cover shall be of a size upon
installation so as to attain 80% of ground coverage within 3 years.
10. The property owner shall be responsible for maintaining all landscaping in
good condition so as to present a healthy and orderly appearance.
Unhealthy and dead plants shall be removed and replaced in conformance
with the original landscape plan.
11. The property owner/applicant shall submit to the Community Development
Department a signed "Acceptance of Conditions" agreeing to all conditions of
approval prior to the issuance of building permits for the project.
12. No buildings, structures, storage of materials, or parking shall be permitted
within the required landscape and buffer areas. All landscape and buffer
areas shall be maintained and kept free of all debris, weeds and tall grass.
13. Proposed fencing shall be subject to approval of the Planning Commission
prior to installation.
Variance 03-04
14. Variance approval allows the proposed 52 foot high water storage
reservoir, located on the south side of the site, to exceed the 35 foot
maximum building height in the P/SP zone.
Variance 03-05
15. Variance approval allows for the reduction of the required interior yard
setback adjacenMo the south property line from 36 feet to 12 feet for the
water storage reservoir.
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Exception to Street Ri~ht of Way and Improvements Requirement 03-03
16. Exception approval allows for the reduction of the required right of way on
Parr Road from 74 to 60 feet. Also allows for the modification of the street
cross section for the bike lane to be located to the south of the sidewalk
and planting strip as has been done on the property to the east.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
GENERAL CONDITIONS:
17. Final plans shall conform to the construction plan review procedures and
standards.
18. The applicant, not the city is responsible for obtaining permits from any
state and/or federal agencies, which may require approval and/or permit.
19. All work within the public rights-of-way shall require plan approval and
permit issuance from the Public Works Department
20. System Development fees shall be paid at the time of building permit
issuance.
STREET AND DRAINAGE:
21. The applicant shall provide the proper right of way dedications and the
street shall be improved in accordance to the cross sectional requirements
of the TSP unless an exception or a variance is approved in accordance
with the Woodburn Development Ordinance (WOO) for a boundary street.
22. Access shall comply with the requirements of WOO. Dysfunctional
driveways shall be removed and new access shall comply with
dimensional and spacing requirements and be improved in accordance
with City Of Woodburn standards and specifications.
23. On site detention shall be provided in accordance with the Strom Water
Management Plan. Hydraulic analysis shall be provided to the Public
Works Department for review and approval.
24. With the improvement of the boundary street, a public storm water
conveyance system shall be required in conformance with the Strom
Water Management Plan.
SANITARY SEWER:
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25. Sanitary sewer service is to be provided by using an on-site pump system
to the existing gravity system located on the park property. The existing
gravity system does not have sufficient depth to serve the proposed
building. This will be a private system and shall be installed and permitted
by the regulatory agency having permit authority.
26. The existing dwelling unit on the property is currently on a subsurface
waste disposal system. This system shall be abandoned in accordance
with state requirements.
WATER:
27. Domestic, lawn irrigation and/or fire sprinkler system shall require the
installation of a proper type of backflow preventer. Contact Larry Arendt,
City of Woodburn Cross Connection Inspector, for type and installation
requirements at 503-982-5283.
28. Fire hydrant locations and fire protection requirements shall comply with
the Woodburn Fire Districts requirements.
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