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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStrawberry_365_PA-T1-2020-00146A 11� RLQUEST FOR TYPE I 51 Winbum Way CITY OF PUBLIC NOTICE ASHLAND Ashland, OR 97520 Date of Request: --LLL� Requestor's Name: Mai li ng Address City: f\ �"A State: zip—! ADDITIONAL INFOIMATION: Date of Request: Requestor's N=e: Mailing Address: Date of Request: Requestor's Marne: Mailing Address: City: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: State: State: m zip: LAW OFFICE OF DEBORAH K. VINCENT A ttorney at Law May 1, 2021 Mr. Aaron Anderson, CFM Associate Planner City of Ashland, Community Development 51 Winburn Way Ashland, Oregon 97520 aaroii.andersori(j(a-,hlanci.or.us RE: Application for Physical Constraints Permit and Exceptions Planning Action PA-T 1 -2020-00146 regarding 265 Strawberry Lane Dear Mr. Anderson: I have been retained by Ms. Patricia Zolene to assist her with her valid concerns and objections to the above referenced application. Ms. Zolene has owned her residential property at 240 Nutley, Ashland, Oregon since 1992 which is adjacent to the proposed development. She has already provided the City of' Ashland with a letter dated April 15, 2021 during the comment period. The purpose of'this letter is to inform you that I would like to be added to the list of people to receive notice of any staff decision, hearing, or changes submitted by the applicant. I understand that the applicant has received all of the objections from his neighbors and is considering changes to his plan, however his changes will likely be futile. The Hillside Design Standards for this area are very specific. I do not understand how the City of Ashland could even consider approval of development on steep slopes (>45%) on this lot.The building, envelope was cut from the same steep slope and the retaining walls proposed will also be cut on the steep, slopes. I have attached an opinion from the Land Use Board of Appeals that I litigated on a City. of Jacksonville land development case. The Assignment of Error I is found on pages 6 - 9 of the opinion. The City of Jacksonville's approval of construction on the applicant's steep slopes of >30% despite the neighbor's objections (my client) and the city codes caused a swift remand. What appears to be happening in this application at hand is the same thing. It might be worth taking a look at how LUBA feels about approvals that violate the Hillside Design Standards. Thank you. cerely, Deborah K. Vincent P'.O. Box 4606, Medford, Oregon. 97501 Phone/Fax (541) 840-0479 I BEFORE THE LAND USE BOARD OF APPEALS 2 OF THE STATE OF OREGON 3 4 ERNEST McCULLOH and PAM McCULLOH, 5 Petitioners, 6 7 8 9 CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, 0 Resliondent, 1 2 and 3 4 DAN I 1AWKINS and RHONDA HAW1,CINS, 5 Intei-venors-Respondent. 6 7 LUBA No. 2003-061 8 9 FINAL OPINION 0 AND ORDER 2 Appeal fi-orn City of Jacksonville, Debbie V. Minder, Medford, filed the petition for review and argued on behalf of petitioners. No appearance by City of Jacksonville. Alan D. B. Harper, Medford, filed the response brief and argued on behalf of ii-itervellors- respondent. With him on the brief was Hornecker, Cowling, Hassen and Heysell, LLP. BASSHAM, Board Chair; BRIGGS, Board Member; HOLSTUN, Board Member, participated in the decision. REMANDED 01/20/2004 You are entitled to judicial review of this Order. Judicial review is governed by the provisions of ORS 197,850. Page 1 I Opinion by Bassliam. 2 NATURIE, OF THE DECISION 3 Petitioners appeal city approval of a.fotir-lot residential subdivision. 4 FACTS, 5 The subject property is a 6.37-acre parcel zoned Hillside Residential (HR), situated on a 6 west -facing slope of the Daisy Creek drainage, The property is, rectangular in shape, and extends 7 from 3rd Street on the west, across a portion of Daisy Creek, and thence up an increasingly steep 8 and wooded slope. A single family dwelling is located on the western third of the property near 9 Daisy Creek. The 14R zone allows two single-fairffly dwelling urrits per acre, and allows subdivision 10 only with conditional use approval. The conditional use standards at Jacksonville 1'w'lui­ii6pal Code I I (JMC) 17.104 and standards governing hillside residential development at JMC 17.16 apply to 12 such conditional use approvals. 13 On August 13, 2002, intervenors- respondent (intervenors) applied to the city for a 14 conditional use permit to divide the property ititofour residential lots. Lot I is .75-acre in size, and 15 includes the portion of Daisy Creek next to 3rd Street. Lot 2 is also .75-acre in size, and includes 16 the existing dwelling. Lot 3 is .55 acre in size, and is located just above the existing dwelling. Ilie 17 eastern two-thirds of the property consists of Lot 4, which is 4.0 acres in size. 18 Intervenors propose construction of a new public street, Lily Road, to provide access from 19 3rd Street to lots 1, 2, 3 and 4. The proposed new street runs along the southern border of the 20 subject property, and dead -ends at the western boundary of lot 4. The anticipated finished grade of 21 Lily Road will be 14 percent. The building footprint for the proposed dwelling on lot 4 is located in 22 the approximate middle of that lot, accessed by a serpentine driveway that winds up past a 23 proposed office/guest cottage fl-irough two S-curves to a hanirrierhead turnaround adjacent to the 24 dwelling, The proposed driveway crosses slopes greater than 30 percent, for which intervenor 25 proposes engineered cuts and fills to reduce the slopes to a maximum 18 percent grade. Page 2 The plarining commission held a public healing oil the application October 9, 2002, at which 2 petitioners, who own the property to the south of intervenors' parcel, appeared in opposition. The 3 healing was continued several tinies at intervenors' request in order to submit additional evidence. 4 The continued hearing was uhnnately scheduled for March 12, 2003, On Febl-Liary 19, 2003, city 5 staff agreed with intervenors that intervenor could submit additional evidence no later than March 3, 6 2003, for the March 12, 2003 hearing. On February 24, 2003, petitioners objected that the 7 proposed schedule did not provide sufficient time for petitioners' expert to prepare for the March 8 12, 2003 hearitig. On March 3, 2003, intervenors subri-littcd additional material consisting of a 9 revised tentative subdivision map, a 48-page geologic hazards and geotechnical study, engineered 10 plans for roadways and drainage, a tree survey, traffic count, tree removal and mitigation plan, draft I I covenants, conditions and restrictions (CC&Rs), a real estate market analysis, a street section 12 diagram, an erosion control plan, and proposed lindings, of fact and conclusions of law, with 13 suggested conditions of approval. City staff issued a staff report March 6, 2003, 14 The planning commission denied petitioners" motion to continue the March 12, 2003 15 hearing, but left the evidentiary record open until March 21, 2003, On March 21, 2003, 16 intervenors Submitted a third revised tentative subdivision map, revised engineering plans, a new tree 17 inventory and a landscape plan. Petitioners subs pitted additional evidence with respect to uniform 18 fire code requirements. The planning commission allowed the parties, until March 28, 2003, to 19 respond to the new evidence submitted March 21, 2003. Petitioners submitted a response Oil 20 March 28, 2003. On April 4, 2003, intervenors submitted their final written rebuttal. The planning 21 cornmission deliberated oil April 7, 2003, and voted April 9, 2003, to approve the application with 22 conditions. This appeal followed, 23 FOURTH ASSIGNMENT OF ERROR 24 Petitioners argue that the planning conuilission erred in denying petitioners' request to 25 continue the March 12, 2003 hearing. Page 3 I According to petitioners, the city allowed intervenor to submit a significant volurne of 2 technical evidence, found at Record 166 to 319, just 10 days prior to the March 12, 2003 hearing, 3 Petitioners contend that the revised subdivision plat and other new inforination amounted to a new 4 or at least significantly modified application. Petitioners explain that they appeared at county staff 5 offices on March 3, 2003, but due to intervenors' filing late in the day and the volume of new 6 evidence, petitioners were not able to obtain copies of the submitted material until the following day, 7 March 4, 2003. Petitioners assert that nine days was insufficient time to allow petitioners' experts 8 to examine the new evidence and prepare oral and written testimony for the hearing. For exaniple, 9 petitioners argue, with stifficient time their engineer could have prepared three-dimensional 10 computer -aided drawings depicting the impacts to the viewshed resulting from the proposed cuts, 11 fills and retaining wall on the newly revised lot 4, and presented that evidence at the hearing. 12 In addition, petitioners note that the notice of the March 12, 2003 hearing stated that, while 13 written comments may be submitted at the public hearing, Copies Would only be provided to the 14 planning commission inn advance of the hearing if received by March 6,, 2003. Petitioners contend 15 that two to three days is insufficient time to prepare written testimony, and argue that the city 16 effectively denied petitioners the same opportunity granted to intervenors to place written testimony 17 before the planning commission prior to the March 12, 2003 hearing, Similarly, petitioners note that 18 the supplemental staff report was not available until Match 6, 2003, the same day written coinnients 19 were due and six days prior to the hearing, which made it impossible for petitioners to provide 20 written responses to the staff report in advance of the hearing, Petitioners contend that city's 21 actions in this case prejudiced their substantial rights to prepare and participate in the evidentiary 22 proceedings. 23 JMC 16.12.14 provides in relevant part that the complete application for subdivision 24 approval "and all evidence to be used by the applicant in seeking approval" must be made available 25 for public inspection "no less than 14 days prior to the first public hearing date regarding the 26 proposal." Petitioners argue that the March 12, 2003 hearing should be viewed as the "first public Page 4 I hearing date regarding the proposal," given the substantive changes to the application submitted 2 March 3, 2003, and therefore the city violated JMC 16.12.14 in providing less than 14 days for the 3 public to inspect all the evidence used by the applicant. Even if the March 12, 2003 hearing is not 4 viewed as the first public heating for purposes of JMC 16.1114, petitioners contend that implicit in 5 JMC 16,12.14 is the requirement that the public have an adequate opportunity to inspect significant 6 new evidence or revised applications submitted for continued hearitigs prior to such hearings, and 7 that an adequate opportunity was not provided in the present case. 8 Intervenors concede that the staff report was not made available a full seven days prior to 9 the hearing, as required by ORS 197.763(4)(b), but dispute that the city committed any other. 10 procedural error, or that any error prejudiced petitioners' substantial rights. According to I I intervenors, the plarining commission left the record open to all parties an additional nine days after 12 the hearing, until March 21, 2003, and further allowed petitioners until March 28, 2003, to submit 13 rebuttal arguments related to any new evidence that was submitted on or before March 21, 2001 14 Intervenors argue that such post hearing, opportunities to submit evidence and argunient prevented 15 any prejudice that might have occurred to petitioners' right to participate in the city's proceedings. 16 We disagree with petitioners that the March 12, 2003 bearing should be viewed as the "first 17 public hearing" for purposes of JMC 16,12,14, Nothing in the text of the code suggests that 18 evidentiary submissions subsequent to the initial evidentiary hearing convert a subsequent hearing 19 into the "first public hearing." Even if JMC 16.12.14 ii-nplicitly requires that the city provide the 20 public with an adequate opportunity to inspect substantial new evidence submitted prior to a 21 continued hearing, we agree with intervenors that any prejudice that petitioners might have suffered 22 from having insufficient time to prepare testimony in response to the evidence submitted March 3, 23 2003, was avoided by allowing petitioners to submit additional evidence and argument following the 24 March 12, 2003 hearing, The statutes governing quasi-judicial hearings at ORS 197.763(6) 25 provide for past -bearing written submissions as an appropriate and sufficient means of allowing 26 participants to respond to new evidence submitted at or following a quasi-judicial hearing. Page 5 I Petitioners do not explain why the similar post -hearing process employed here was insufficient to 2 avoid any prejudice to petitioners' substantial rights that might otherwise have resulted from the late: 3 staff report and late evidentiary submissions by intervenors, 4 The fourth assignment of error is denied. 5 FIRST ASSIGNMENT OF ERROR 6 JMC 17,16,090, which imposes "required conditions" for development iti the HR District, 7 provides that "[t]here shall be no construction on slopes greater than 30 [percent]." 8 JMC 17.16.090(C). Petitioners argue that the term "construction" includes roads, driveways, 9 retaining walls and other structures,, and therefore JMC 17.16.090(C) prohibits the proposed 10 driveway and retaining walls on lot 4, which will be built across slopes that exceed 30 percent. I I The planning commission interpreted JMC 17,16.090(C) to prohibit only construction 12 within a building envelope on slopes that exceed 30 percent, The: plarining conrinission concluded 13 that the proposed driveway and retaining walls are not "construction" for prit-poses, of 14 JMC 17.16.09O because they are not within the residential building envelope proposed for lot 4,' ' The planning commission findings state, in relevant part: "The Commission concludes that, based on the * * * revised subdivision plan and the engineering plans submitted by Applicant, * * * all future hornesites, as depicted by tile indicated building envelopes, are located on less than a 30 [percent] slope, By action of the Planning Commission, moved and adopted, the: Commission determined that the terin ,construction' in this criterion does not, as a matter of law, apply to roadways, driveways or utilities. The Commission specifically interpreted this term to refer to the construction of buildings or structures. This conclusion is based on the following factors: The terin 'construction' is not specifically defined in the JMC. The purpose of this Chapter and historic use has been to apply (lie limitation to buildings or structures. A more expansive interpretation apply to roadways, driveways or utilities would not be consistent with the City's understanding of the available future buildable land inventory. Roadway and driveway construction are specifically governed by other JMC provisions. Page 6 I Petitioners dispute that interpretation, arguing that nothing in the text or context of 2 JMC 17,16,090(C) limits the plain meaning of "construction" to buildings or structures erected 3 within a proposed building envelope, or would exclude construction of the proposed road with its 2 4 two switchbacks and engineered retaining walls. Petitioners note that other code provisions 5 contain specific limitations with respect to "building envelopes" and development on slopes 6 exceeding 30 percent, and argue that the city council clearly knows how to limit regulatory 7 application to "building envelopes" when that is its intent.' According to petitioners, the planning 8 coriiiiiission interpretation impermissibly reads JMC 17.16.090(C) to state that "[t]here shall be no 9 construction -�Wthin hitilcling envelopes on slopes greater than 30 [percent]," thus inserting 10 language not found in the code. 11 In addition, petitioners argue that one purpose of fMC 17,16.090(Q is to implement 12 comprehensive plan Policies requiring regulations that limit potential erosion, displacement of 13 vegetation and visual scarring that may result from development oil steep slopes within the HR 14 zone.`' According to petitioners, the plarinirig commission's interpretation of JMC 17 . 16,090(C) is This provision should be interpreted to be consistent with [JMC] 18.20,090A(2) and 18,20,080(E)(1)(a) which limit the slope of buildingenvelopes." Record 22. 'The county's code does not define the term "construction." JMC 1,04,030 states in relevant part that "[alll words and phrases shall be construed according to the common and approve(] usage of the language Petitioners note that the dictionary definition of "construction" includes "the act of putting parts together to form a complete integrated object," Filebster's Third Neiv MCI Dictionary 489 (Unabridged ed 1976). Petitioners argue that that broad definition would seem to include construction of the proposed driveway and retsuiuuirug walls, ' Both the decision and petitioners cite to JMC 18.20,080(A)(2) and 18.20,080(E)(l) as context. The former provides that "[a]tl newly created lots either by subdivision or partition shall contain a building envelope with a slope of 30 [percent] or less," The latter provides standards for "building locations" in the HP zone and provides in relevant part that "[flhe building envelope shall contain a buildable area with a slope of 30 [percent] or less," ' Petitioners cite to the following language frown the description of Hillside and Border Residential Zoning in the Jacksonville Comprehensive Plan (JCP): "In addition to the density and spatial separation issues, the urban/wildlife interface area also presents problems for fire prevention and control while retaining wildlife habitat. The preceding Comprehensive Plan stated that implementing ordinances should have provided for special development standards in forest areas to minimize erosion problems, fire hazard, the Page 7 I inconsistent with its purpose, because that interpretation allows significant cuts and fills for road 2 construction if that construction is outside a proposed building envelope. Petitioners argues that the 3 proposed road construction raises at least as much, if not more, concern regarding erosion, loss of 4 vegetation and visual scarring than would construction of a single - farnily dwelling within a building 5 envelope. 6 Intervenors respond that the planning con-anission interpretation of JMC 17.16.090(C) is 7 entitled to deference under Clark v. Jackson County, 313 Or 508, 836 P2d 710 (1992) and 8 Church v. Grant Counv, 187 Or App 518, 69 P3d 759 (2003). According to intervenors, the 9 planning commission is empowered to interpret and apply the city's land use regulations, and is the 10 final decision maker for matters related to subdivision approval. Because the planinrig commission I I stands in the shoes of the governing body in this matter, We understand intervenors to argue, its 12 code interpretation is entitled to the same deference that would be given to the governing body's 13 code interpretation. 14 We disagree. The deference described in Clark and Church applies only to a governing 15 body's interpretation of its local plan or code provisions. Gage v City qfPortland, 319 Or 308, 16 317, 877 P2d 1187 (1994) (Clark deference applies to governing body's code interpretation, not 17 a hearings officer's interpretation). LA,,e an interpretation of a hearings officer, a planning 18 coininission code interpretation is not entitled to deference under Clark. Derry v. Douglas 19 County, 132 Or App 386, 390, 888 P2d 588 (1995), The appropriate standard of review of the 20 planning comirrission's interpretation of local land use regulations is whether the interpretation is 21 reasonable and correct. McCoy v. Linn County, 90 Or App 271, 275-76, 752 P2d 323 (19'88). 22 We agree with petitioners that the planning con-linission's interpretation of 23 JMC 17.16.090(C) is incorrect. Nothhig in the text of JMC 1,7,16.090(C) suggests that unnecessary displacement of natural vegetation and visual scarring of the landscape that results from excessive cuts and fills for buildings and road construction. (Page I t6), Therefore, new Hillside Residential and Border Residential zoning districts need to be created to address the above issues." JCP Open Space Element 10. Page 8 I "constitictioif'is limited to constiuctiontliat occurs within abuilding envelope. The plain meaning of 2 that term would seem to include construction of the proposed driveway and retaining walls. As 3 petitioners point out, the city council Icnows how to apply regulations governing steep slopes to 4 "building envelopes" and apparently chose not to do so in adopting JMC 17,16.090(C), That 5 apparent legislative choice is eliminated by the planning con-unission interpretation, which effectively 6 reduces JMC 17.16.090,(C) to the same regulatory scope as other code provisions that govern 7 construction on steel) slopes, such as JMC 18.20,080(E)(1). See n 3. Moreover, intervenors do 8 not dispute that the purposes of JMC 17,16.090(C) include limiting erosion, the loss of vegetation 9 and visual scarring on steep slopes iri the HR zone. Intervenors do not explain why those regulatory 10 concerns are not equally present when applied to the proposed driveway with its switchbacks and 11 engineered retaining walls. Intervenors express concern, as does the planning commission decision, 12 that viewing JMC IT 1 6.090(C) to regulate construction outside building envelopes may impact the 13 city's buildable lands inventory and render some, parcels effectively unbuildable,' Even if those 14 concerns are well -taken, which intervenors make no effort to demonstrate, that would not allow the 15 planning coniniission to, interpret JMC IT 16,090(C) to state what it plainly does not." 16 The first assignment of error is Sustained, 17 SECOND ASSIGNMENT OF ERROR 18 Petitioners argue that the planning commission failed to adopt adequate findings of 19 compliance with tentative subdivision approval criteria, and that the adopted findings are not 20 supported by Substantial evidence. 5 Those concerns do not appear to be applicable here, either with respect to the parcel as a whole or to lot 4. As petitioners point out, the staff report recommended that the single-Camily dwelling building envelope on lot 4 be relocated near the terminus of Lily Road and combined with the office/guest cottage site, thus eliminating the steep driveway, which suggests that lot 4 can be developed in compliance with JMC 17.16.090(c). Record 164. 6 Even if applying JMC IT16,090(C) as it is written could make development of some parcels difficult or impossible, the variance procedures at JMC Chapter 17,100 would seem to be potentially applicable to allow development. Page 9 I A. Historic And Architectural Review Commission (11A17C) Approval of 2 CC&Rs (JMC 16.12.24(3)) 3 JMC 16.12.24(3), requires for tentative subdivision approval a finding that "all proposed 4 deed restrictions have been approved by the HARC for historic compatibility." The planning 5 conarnission found in response to JMC 16,12.24(3) that "[t]he applicant has submitted proposed 6 CC&Rs, the adoption and recordation of which, in SUbstantially the same form, will be required for 7 final plat approval and HARC review, and will be a condition of this approval," Record 26. The 8 planning commission required several changes to the draft CC&Rs; submitted to the planning 9 commission. Record 50-51. Contrary to the above -quoted finding, the conditions of approval 10 attached to the planning commission decision do not appear to require HARC review and approval 11 of the draft CC&,Rs,' -1d. Nor do the conditions require adoption and recordation of the draft 12 CC&Rs, in any form, as a condition of final plat approval. 13 Petitioners contend that at the time of the planning commission decision, HARC had not yet 14 approved the draft CC&Rs, Therefore, petitioners argue, it was impossible for the planning 15 commission to conclude, as it arguably did, that the CC&Rs "have been approved" by HARC. 16 Petitioners explain that HARC review is a separate procedure governed by separate criteria at 17 fMC Title 18, and argue that the city's code apparently contemplates that FIARC complete its IS review of proposed CC&Rs prior to planning commission tentative subdivision approval. 19 Intervenors respond that the planning corriti-iission properly found compliance with 20 J.MC 16.12.24(3), subject to the condition that intervenors obtain HARC approval of the CC&Rs, 21 as modified by the planning commission. 22 Petitioners are Correct that JMC 16.12,24(3) appears to contemplate that a planning 23 commission tentative subdivision decision occur after HARC has, reviewed and approved the draft 24 CC&Rs for that subdivision for compatibility with standards in JMC Title 18, The planning ' Condition 19 do"- require that "subsequent residential development" be subject to HARC review under JMC Title 1, 9. Record 51. However, condition 19 does riot reference or require HARC review of tire proposed CC&Rs. Page 10 I comiTtission decision does not recognize the sequence of events that JMC 16,12,24(3) appears to 2 require, or explain why JMC 16 . 12,24(3) does not in fact require that sequence of events. It may 3 that JMC 16.12,24(3) can be interpreted to allow planning commission tentative plat approval to 4 precede HARC approval of the CC&Rs. If so, intervenors may be correct the planning 5 commission could find compliance or feasibility of compliance with JMC 16.12,24(3), with 6 imposition of appropriate conditions. See RhYne v. Multnomah County, 23 Or LUBA 442, 447- 7 48 (1992) (where there is conflicting evidence regardirig compliance with approval criteria, a local 8 government inust either (1) find compliance or feasibility of compliance with approval criteria and 9 impose conditions necessary to assure compliance, (2) deny the application, or (3) defer a finding of 10 compliance with criteria to a second stage that affords opportunity for notice: and hearing). I I However, the planning- comrnission decision does not explain why the sequence that 12 JMC 16,12,24(3) appears to require can be dispensed with. To the extent the decision attempts to 13 condition tentative plat approval on subsequent HARC approval of the CC&Rs, as explained 14 above the decision does not in fact appear to impose any such condition,' 15 'This subassignment of error is sustained. 16 B. Street Grade and Safety Standards (JMC 18.21.050 and 16.12.24(9)) 17 JMC 18.21,050 limits street grades to 12 percent, but allows a grade of up to 14 percent 18 Linder certain conditions.9 Relatedly, JMC 16.12,24(9) requires a finding that the project's 'All this may be academic, however, as we understand that subsequent to the close of the record before the. planning commission regarding the proposed subdivision intervenors in fact obtained IIARC approval of the draft CC&Rs. That HARC approval was separately appealed to LUBA and is CUrITTItly pending, AlIcCulloh v. Cily of Jacksonville, LUBA No. 2003-083. If on remand in this case the planning commission can conclude that the CC&Rs "have been approved" by HARC then there would obviously be no need to interpret JMC 16,12.24(3) or to impose conditions to ensure compliance with that standard. JMC 18,21.050(l) provides: 11* * * No street or highway shall have a grade of more than twelve percent (12%) unless, because of topographical conditions, the planning commission determines that a grade in excess of twelve percent is necessary, Permission may be granted to construct grades Lip to fourteen percent (14%) if the following conditions are met: Page 11. I proposed transportation plan "affords the most economic, safe, efficient and least environmentally 2 damaging circulation of people * * *," Intervenors requested, and the planning commission 3 approved, a 14 percent grade for Lily Road, The planning cortunission concluded that a 14 percent 4 grade was "necessary" for purposes of JMC 18.21.50 and was also consistent with 5 JMC 16J2,24(9)-"' 6 Petitioners contend that the entire length of Lily Road as proposed is 14 percent in grade, 7 including where it hitcrsects with 3rd Street. Record 98, Petitioners challenge the planning 111. A contour map of the subdivision or development is presented showing, tile proposed subdivision in relationship to existing contours. * * * "2. That the location of the excessive grade be a minimum distance as determined by the planning commission. "1 That the location of the excessive gradient be outside the area of traffic turning moveinents, or that guardrails or other protective structures be constructed along the area of excessive grades. * * * "4, The developer sliall present all information required by the planning commission W determine the necessity for the excessive gradient in a written document." to The planning commission findings state, in relevant part: "The Commission concludes that it does grant and approve an excessive grade for the Proposed Public street, Lily Road, Up to 14 [percent] [pursuant to JMC 18.21,050], as depicted in tile revised engineering plans submitted by the applicant. * * * it was determined that the length of the excessive grade as shown is the ininimuni length necessary to build this public way, taking into account the efforts to ininimize visual and natural resource impacts, limit the amount Of Cut and fill required, the topographical limitations of the parcel and the desired length of this public -,xay as proposed by the City's future transportation plan (which calls for a public way that extend[s] far enough into this parcel to then extend south to serve future Hillside Residential development). It is further concluded that no turning movements are currently proposed oil Lily Road so no guardrails or other barriers are made a condition of this approval and gra tit, * * * " Record 48. -* * * The Commission concludes that, based on the public testimony and entire series of revisions to the subdivision plan and engineering proposals, the length of Lily Road has been designed to be the least enviromrientally damaging and is requested to be the minimum length of 14 [percent] grade necessary and possible, The Commission further concludes that locating Lily Road oil [lie north side of this parcel would cause greater environmental damage and that it would significantly impact Daisy Creek and the riparian boundary of that Class 11 stream. The Commission concludes that by avoiding having to construct a public road oil or through that riparian corridor, the applicant has designed tile project in such a way as to provide an efficient transportation system to each lot and, yet, minimize environmental damage. * * " Record 30. Page 12 I corm-nission's finding that "no turning movements are currently proposed on Lily Road" and the 2 consequent failure to require guardrails or other barriers, as required by JMC 18.21,050(3), While 3 that finding may be accurate with respect to the uphill terminus of Lily Road, which is proposed as a 4 dead-end until proposed future connections to the south are made, petitioners contend that the 5 plani-ring corrinrission failed to take into account the fact that vehicles will conduct turning iriovenients 6 through the intersection of Lily Road and 3rd Street, According to petitioners, the excessive grade 7 at the intersection creates unsafe situations where in icy conditions cars may slide down Lily Road 8 into oncoming traffic on 3rd Street. For this reason, petitioners argue, the city's Findings of 9 compliance with JMC 18,21.050(3) and 16.12.24(9) are inadequate and not supported by 10 substantial evidence. 11 Intervenors do not dispute that the grade at the Lily Road/3rd Street intersection is 14 12 percent, or specifically respond to petitioners' challenge to the city's findings with respect to turning 13 movements under JMC 18.21,050(3) and the related issue of safety under JMC 16. 12,24(9), We 14 agree with petitioners that the firidirig that no turning movements are proposed on Lily Road does 15 not appear to take into account turning movements at the Lily Road/3rd Street intersection or, for 16 that matter, turning movements to and from the proposed driveways along Lily Road, For that 17 reason we agree with petitioners that the platirling commission's -findings with respect to turning 18 movenients and the safety of Lily Road are inadequate. Because those findings are inadequate,, we 19 need not address petitioners' evidentiary challenge to those findings, 20 This subassigni-nent Of error is Sustained, in pail. 21 C. Dead End Street (JMC 17.40.00(A)) 22 JMC 17.40,030(A) provides that "'[a]ll new public roads must have at least two access 23 points; no dead-end streets or cul-de-sacs unless no, other option is available or [can be] made 24 available," 'flie planning corntriission found that until Lily Road is extended to the south, as 25 contemplated in the city future transportation plan, a dead-end configuration is "the only option for 26 the construction of this public road[.]" Record 21. Page 13 I Petitioners contend that the planning cormnission erred in approving Lily Road as a dead- 2 end road, contrary to JMC 17.40.030(A), According to petitioners, the planning commission 3 should have considered denial, rather than approving a dead-end road. However, as intervenors 4 point out, JMC 17,40,03,0(N) specifically allows a dead-end road if "no, other option" is available. 5 Petitioners identify no other road configuration that would not result in a dead-end, We disagree 6 with petitioners that the planning conunission was required to deny the application under these 7 circumstances. 8 This subassignment of error is denied. 9 D. Water Pressure (JMC 16.12.24(8)(3)) 10 JMC 16,12.24(8) requires that the project de►nonstrate the "adequate availability" of I I "municipal water facilities," among other public services. Petitioners cite to testirriony by the city 12 public works director that "additional engineering" will be necessary to ensure adequate water 13 pressure to all building sites and hydrants. Petitioners -argue that without the requested "additional 14 engineering" the city cannot adopt a finding of compliance with JMC 16,12,24(8)(3), and that the 15 city essentially deferred a finding of compliance with JMC 16.12,24(8)(3) to a second stage of 16 review that does not afford notice or opportunity for public participation. Rh.Yne, 23 Or LUBA at 17 447-48. 18 The city's findings recite evidence that adequate water capacity exists and conclude that 19 "adequate water• pressure for dornestic use and fire service can and will be available to each 20 subdivision lot." Record 17. Rather than defer a finding of compliai-ice, it appears that the city 21 found compliance with JMC 16.12.24(8)(3), Under such circumstances, the question becomes 22 whether that finding is adequate and Supported by substantial evidence. Salo v, City of Oregon. 23 City, 36 Cr LUBA 415, 425 (1999). Petitioners rely on a statement by the city public works 24 director that "additional engineering" is necessary to ensure adequate pressure. The full statement of 25 the director is that "there is adequate water and sewer to supply services, however, additional 26 engineering will be needed to ensure adequate pressure to all building sites and/or hydrants," Page 14 I Record 149, That testimony does not indicate, as petitioners suggest, that "additional engineering" 2 evidence must be presented to the planning commission in order to conclude that there will Tie 3 adequate water pressure for purposes of JMC 1, 6,12,24(8)(3). Rather, it simply notes that ensuring 4 adequate water pressure will require additional engineering, Nothing cited to us in the record 5 suggests that providing the engineering necessary to ensure adequate water pressure will present any 6 difficulty, and certainly the public works director's testfinony does not make that suggestion, The 7 plarming conimission's conclusion that "adequate water pressure * * * can and will be available to 8 each subdivision lot" is adequate and supported by substantial evidence, 9 This Slibassigi-anent of error is denied. 10 E. Fire Services (JMC 16.12.24(8)(5)) 11 Among other things, JMC 16.12,24(8) requires "adequate availability" of "fire services," 12 The city's decision concludes that "[t]he development will be acceptable for fire protection provided 13 that the driveways are constructed pursuant to Unifortri Fire Code specifications * * *." Record 14 18. The Uniform Fire Code (UFC) requires that "fire apparatus access roads" have an 15 "unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet" and an "unobstructed vertical clearance of not less 16 than 13 feet 6, inches[.]" UPC 902.2.2.1, However, applicable city standards at 17 JMC 17,40.030(D) provide that "[d]rive ways shall be built and maintained to provide a ininimurn 18 15-foot width with a 12-foot all-weather surface capable of supporting a fire apparatus weight of 19 24,000 pounds per rear axle and a vertical clearance of 13 [feet] 6 [inches]," The decision 20 approves driveways, including the long driveway on lot 4, with a 15-foot width and a 12-foot all- 21 weather surface, pursuant to JMC 17.40.030(D). In the alternative, the city adopted the position of 22 the city fire chief that even if UFC standards apply, those standards do not require a 20-foot built 23 width, as petitioners, asserted, but rather that access is "Unobstructed" for the required width. 24 Record 104, The city found that there is a 20-foot unobstructed access way for each driveway. 25 Petitioners contend that the city erred in relying on the 15-foot width standard at 26 JMC 17.40.30(D) rather than the 20-foot width UFC standard, Petitioners recognize that Page 15 1 ORS 368.039(l) authorizes the city to supersede UFC requirements, but argues that the city has 2 not in fact done so in adopting JMC 17,40.030(D)," Petitioners point out that the city has adopted 3 the UFC by reference into the JMC, and argue that the UFC 20-foot width road standard has thus 4 not been superseded. Record 75, We disagree. It is not clear to us why the city adopted the UFC 5 by reference, but the city's code must be read as a whole. JMC 17.40,030(D) provides specific 6 design standards intended to allow for adequate fire apparatus access that vary in one dimension 7 from analogous UFC standards. We conclude, as did the city, that JMC 17,40,031)(D) Supersedes 8 the UFC width standards, 9 This subassignment of error is denied, 10 F. Housing Need (JMC 16.12,24(14) 11 JMC 16.12.24(14) requires a finding that "based on current market information there exists 12 a current need for the type of housing proposed by the project and that the project will not be 13 deleterious to any of Jacksonville's housing infill or rehabilitation policies that may exist at the time of 14 the application," The city found a current need for the proposed single-faliffly dwellings in the I-R 15 zone, based on a market analysis of current listings by a real estate agent. Record 32. 16 Petitioners fault the city for failing to require or conduct a detailed analysis of housing supply 17 and demand, including potential for redevelopment of developed lots and an updated population 18 projection. Petitioners also argue that the city's findings fail entirely to address whether the 19 proposed housing is deleterious to any housing infill or rehabilitation policies, 20 Intervenors respond, and we agree, that JMC 16.12.24(14) does not require the detailed 21 housing supply and demand analysis petitioners believe it does. JMC 16. 12.24(14) simply requires 22 a finding, of cur -rent need based upon "current rnarhet information," which was supplied in this case. ORS 368,039(l) provides, in relevant part: "When the governing body of a county or city adopts specifications and standards, including standards for width for roads and streets under the jurisdiction of the governing body, such specifications and standards shall supersede and prevail over any specifications and standards for roads and streets that are set forth in [the UFC]. Page 16 1 While petitioners are correct that the city's findings do not address whether the proposed housing is 2 deleterious to applicable: housing infill or rehabilitation policies, petitioners do not argue that any SLICII 3 policies exist. Absent some indication that such policies exist and apply to the proposed 4 development, the city's failure to adopt an express finding addressing such policies is not a basis for 5 reversal or remand. 6 This subassignment of error is denied. 7 G. Wildlife Habitat (JMC 16.12.24(7) 8 JMC 16.12,24(7) requires a finding that "the project identifies, preserves, and protects 9 natural wildlife habitats and wetlands," The city found compliance with JMC 16. 12,24(7), based on 10 (1) the proposed dwelling density, which is less than the two dwellings per half -acre allowed in the 11 EIR zone, (2) the large hillside area left undisturbed on lot 4, and (3) the absence of encroachment 12 into the riparian areas of Daisy Creek. Record 29, 13 Petitioners argue that intervenors failed to "identify" the wildlife existing on the: property, and 14 without such evidence the record cannot support compliance with JMC 16.12.24(7). Petitioners 15 also dispute the city's reliance on the proposed density and the maxii-n-urn density a I towed in the I-M 16 zone. According to petitioners, given other code restrictions that poterifiatly limit development of the 17 property, intervenors are actually maximizing the residential density allowed under the code, 18 notwithstanding the theoretical maximum density allowed in the FIR zone. 19 Intervenors respond, and we agree, that JMC 16.12.47(7) requires identification of wildlife 20 habitat, not the specific wildlife species that currently reside on or use the property. Intervenor 21 argues that the wildlife habitat (principally the wooded hillside) is adequately identified by the tree 22 inventory and other evidence in the record. Intervenor further notes that the proposal retains 65 23 percent of the parcel in its natural wooded state. We agree with intervenors that petitioners have 24 failed to demonstrate evidentiary insufficiency with respect to the identification and preservation of 25 wildlife habitat, for piii-poses of JMC 16,1124(7). We also agree that the city did not err in relying Page 17 I in part on the difference between the proposed and zoned density for purposes of finding that 2 intervenors had adequately "protected" wildlife habitat under JMC 16.12.24(7). 3 This subassigni-rent of error is denied. 4 H. Handicap Access (JMC: 16.12.24(11)) 5 JMC 16.12.24(11) requires a finding that "the project, through sensitive housing and site 6 design, mirunuzes the cost of housing and barriers to the handicapped." The city found that the 7 proposed development complies with this standard, based on the location of three building 8 envelopes on less steep portions of the parcel, the almost level driveways to lots 1, 2 and 3, and the 9 tact that lots L, 2 and 3 will be roughly the minimum size allowed for new lots, and thus more 10 affordable than larger lots. Record 31. I I Petitioners fault the city for failing to explain how the proposal minimizes "barriers" to the 12 handicapped, and argues that there is no evidence in the record with respect to "barriers," 13 Petitioners do not identify what barriers the city failed to address, or suggest that another site design 14 could better minimize the barriers to the handicapped inherent in residential development on steel) 15 slopes, Absent a more developed argument, petitioners have failed to demonstrate reversible error 16 with respect to the city's finding of compliance with JMC 16.12.24(11). 17 This sr bassiginnent of error is denied. The second assignment of error is sustained, in part. 19 THHZD ASSIGNMENT OF EIZROR 20 Petitioners challenge the city's findings with respect to three conditional use criteria, 21 A. Code Violations (JMC 17.104.050(C)(1)) 22 JMC 17,104.05O(C)(1) requires a finding that "[flhere are no outstanding code violations 23 on the subject property," The city concluded that intervenors had adequately resolved two 24 potential code violations existing on the property, involving unauthorized removal of a tree and 25 unauthorized grading of an existing driveway in the approximate right of way of the proposed Lily Page, 18 I Road. Intervenors agreed to provide mitigation for the removed tree and, if Lily Road was not 2 approved, return the graded portion of the existing driveway to its prior condition. Record 34. 3 Petitioners dispute the city's finding that intervenors had adequately resolved these potential 4 code violations. Petitioners contend that "mitigation" is not sufficient under the city's code 5 enforcement provisions, which specify fines for unauthorized tree removal. Further, petitioners 6 contend that a contingent agreement to restore the graded area to its prior condition in the event Lily 7 Road is not approved does not correct the existing code violation, or allow a finding that "there are 8 no outstanding code violations," as JMC 17.104.050(C)(1) requires. 9 JMC 17.104.050(C)(1) is apparently a means to require conditional use permit applicants 10 to correct or mitigate code violations, in order to obtain a conditional use permit. We disagree with 11 petitioners that JMC 17.104.050(C)(1) requires the city to formally adjudicate potential code 12 violations and impose the penalties that might be imposed in such proceedings, or that it requires 13 applicants to restore conditions to the status quo ante, notwithstanding that the existing condition is 14 consistent with the development application, if approved. 15 This subassignment of error is denied. 16 B. Need for Conditional Use (JMC 17.104.050(C)(3)) 17 JMC 17.104.050(C)(3) requires a finding that, if a conditional use is a permitted use in any 18 other zone in the city, the "need would best be met by allowing the conditional use" on the subject 19 property. The city found that the subdivision of a FIR -zoned parcel is a `use" that is permitted only 20 in the subject zone, and is thus not a use that is a "permitted use in any other zone." Record 35. 21 Petitioners apparently view the proposed conditional use to be single-family dwellings rather 22 than a subdivision, and repeat their arguments that the analysis of market need challenged in the 23 second assignment of error under JMC 16.12.24(14) is inadequate to show that the need for single 24 family dwelling is best met on the subject property, for purposes of JMC 17.104.050(C)(3). 25 Petitioners fail to challenge the city's actual finding that the proposed conditional use is not a Page 19 I permitted use in any other zone in the city. Petitioners' misdirected challenge provides no basis for 2 reversal or remand. 3 C. Complementary Design (JMC 17.104.050(C)(7)) 4 JMC 17.104.050(C)(7) requires a finding that, in areas designated as requiring preservation 5 of historic attributes, "proposed structures will be of a design complementary to the surrounding 6 area. The city addressed this criterion by simply concluding that "residential development will be 7 subject to the design review process found in Chapter 18 of the JMC and be subject to HARC 8 review." Record 38. 9 Petitioners note that intervenors failed to provide architectural drawings of the proposed 10 dwelluags in submitting the subdivision application, as required by JMC 16.12.04(D).12 Petitioners I I argue that, without such drawings, the planning commission could not, and did not, fund that the 12 proposed structures will be of a design complementary to the surrounding areas, as required by 13 JMC 17.104.050(C)(7). Instead, petitioners contend, the planning commission appears to defer 14 any finding of compliance with JMC 17.104.050(C)(7) to future HARC review. Petitioners argue 15 that such a finding is the responsibility of the planning commission. 16 Intervenors respond that deferral of findings regarding architectural details to HARC is 17 appropriate and permissible under Rhyne. Intervenors note that the design review process at 18 HARC affords notice and opportunity for a hearing, as required for deferral to a scond-stage 19 under Rhyne, and that in addition the city unposed a condition requiring that any HARC review of 20 proposed residential development provide the same notice and opportunity for hearing required by 21 state law, notwithstanding any conflicting notice provisions in JMC Title 18, Record 51. 12 JMC 16.12.04 prescribes the information that must be submitted for tentative subdivision plat approval, and requires, in relevant part: "D. Architectural Details. The applicant shall submit the details of any structures proposed to be built in conjunction with the proposed subdivision. The applicant shall acquire a Certificate of Appropriateness from [HARC] for such structures prior to Final Plat approval in accordance with the City's Historic Protection Regulations," Page 20 I Given the absence of architectural drawings in the record, and evidence regarding the 2 architectural character of the neighborhood, the planning commission clearly chose to defer a finding 3 of compliance with that criterion to a second stage of review that affords notice and opportunity for 4 public participation, as Rhyne authorizes, rather than to deny the application. Petitioners do not 5 dispute that proceedings before HARC, as conditioned by this decision, will provide the same b notice and opportunity for public participation as would a second stage proceeding before the 7 planning commission. Nor do petitioners advance any reason to believe that HARC is incapable of 8 addressing the requirements of JMC 17.104.050(C)(7). We agree with intervenors that the 9 planning commission's deferral with respect to JMC 17.104.050(C)(7) does not provide a basis for 10 reversal or remand. i 1 This subassignment of error is denied. 12 The third assiginnent of error is denied. 13 The city's decision is remanded. Page 21 Ii Planning Department, 51 WinL,.,n Way, Ashland, Oregon 97520 CITY OF 541-488-5305 Fax:541-552-2050 www,ashland,or,us TTY:1-800-735-2900 -ASHLAND NOTICE OF APPLICATION PLANNING ACTION: PA-T1-2020-00146 SUBJECT PROPERTY: 365 Strawberry Ln. APPLICANTIOWNER: Rogue Development Services / William Potts DESCRIPTION: A request for a Physical and Environmental Constraints Review Permit for Hillside Development to, allow the construction of a new, 1600 square foot, two story shop building with conditioned home off space above. The request includes an exception to the hillside design standards with respect to the horizontal planes being greater than 36-feet. The application also includes a request to remove five trees that are greater than six -inches DBH to alVo,w the construction of the building, COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DESIGNATION: Low Density Residential; ZONING: RR-.5; MAP: 39 1E 08 AC; TAX LOT: 602. NOTE: The Ashland Tree Commission wild review this Planning Action at an electronic public hearing on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 6:00 PM. See page 2 of this notice for information about participating in the electronic public hearing. OVER G��coiiini-dcv%planniii&l�Planoiii�g ActionsTAs by S4rect\SM1Sitawberry%Straeybeny__�65\Slra�yberiy_,365_PA-7,-2021-00146\Noticfing�Stra%vberry,,36.9—PA-TI-2021-001,16-NOC docx Tree Commission Meetings Notice is hereby given that the Tree Commission will hold an electronic public hearing on the above described planning action on the meeting date and time shown on Page 1. If you would like to watch and listen to the Tree Commission meeting virtually, but not participate in any discussion, you can use the Zoom link posted on the City of Ashland calendar website https://www.ashland�or.0 /cale Dcla r.,asl� , Oral testimony will be taken during the electronic public hearing. If you wish to provide oral testimony during the electronic meeting, send an email to PC-public-testimony@ashland.or.us by 10:00 a.m. on Thursday April 8, 2021I.In order to provide testimony at the public hearing, please provide the following information: 1) make the subject fine of the email "Advisory Commission Testimony Request", 2) include your name, 3) specify the date and commission meeting you wish to testify at, 4) specify the agenda item you wish to speak to, 5) specify if you will be participating by computer or telephone, and 6) the name you will use if participating by computer or the telephone number you will use if participating by telephone. In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Administrator's of at 541-488-6002 (TTY phone number 1-800-735-2900). Notification 72 hours, prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting. (28 CFR 35.102.-35.104 ADA Title 1). The Ashland Planning Division Staff has received a complete application for the property noted on Page 1 of this notice. Because of the COVI D-1 9 pandernic, application materials are provided online and comments will be accepted by email. Alternative arrangements for reviewing the application or submitting comments, can be made by contacting (541) 488-5305 or planning COash land. or. us,. A copy of the application, including all documents, evidence and applicable criteria are available online at "What's Happening in my City" at hops./ ashlandqrL s/gleyelopmeritpmp�gsals/. Copies of application materials will be provided at reasonable cost, if requested. Under extenuating circumstances, applicafion materials may be requested to be reviewed in -person at the Ashland Community Development & Engineering Services Building, 51 WinbUrn Way, via a pre -arranged appointment by calling (541) 488-5305 or emailing 0anniagj1a&gasnh1La�ndor us, Any affected property owner or resident has a right to submit written comments to 0anningl2ashiand.or.us or to the City of Ashland Planning Division,, 51 Winburn Way, Ashland, Oregon 97520 prior to 4-.30 p.m, on the deadline date shown on Page Ashland Planning Division Staff determine if a Land Use application is complete within 30 days of submittal. Upon determination of completeness, a notice is sent to surrounding properties within 200 feet of the property Submitting application which allows for a 14-day comment period. After the comment period and not rnore than 45 days from the application being deemed complete, the Planning Division Staff shall make a final decision on the application. A notice of decision is mailed to the same properties within 5 days, of decision. An appeal to the Planning Commission of the Planning Division Staff's decision must be made in writing to the Ashland Planning Division within 12 days from the date of the mailing of final decision, (AMC 18,5,1,050.0) The ordinance criteria applicable to this, application are attached to this notice. Oregon law states that failure to raise an objection concerning this application, by letter, or failure to provide sufficient specificity to afford the decision maker an opportunity to respond to the issue, precludes your right of appeal to the Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) on that issue. Failure to specify which ordinance criterion the objection is based on also precludes your right of appeal to LUBA on that criterion, Failure of the applicant to raise constitutional or other issues relating to proposed conditions of approval with sufficient specificity to allow this Department to respond to the issue precludes an action for damages in circuit court. If you have questions or comments concerning this request, please feel free to contact Aaron Anderson at Aarop,An derson gash _1and. or. Lis or 541-488-5305. (i:Nc,:ufnm-devplannii)g' PLinning Aefians9M by 3651S1Fa1VbCrFY .305PA-T I -2U21-00146\Noticiyic,,',Strawbefry., 165_PAIA-2021-00146 NOCdocx PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRAINT 18.3.10.050 An application for a Physical Constraints Review Permit is subject to the Type I procedure in section 18.5.1,050 and shall be approved if the proposal meets all of the following criteria. A. Through the application of the development standards of this chapter, the potential impacts to the property and nearby areas have been considered, and adverse impacts have been minimized. B. That the applicant has considered the potential hazards that the development may create and implemented measures to mitigate the potential hazards caused by the development. C. That the applicant has taken all reasonable steps to reduce the adverse impact on the environment. Irreversible actions shall be considered more seriously than reversible actions, The Staff Advisor or Planning Commission shall consider the existing development of the surrounding area, and the maximum development permitted by this ordinance. Tree That is Not a Hazard. A Tree Removal Permit for a tree that is not a hazard shall be granted if the approval authority finds that the application meets all of the following criteria, or can be made to conform through the imposition of conditions. a. The tree is proposed for removal in order to permit the application to be consistent with other applicable Land Use Ordinance requirements and standards, including but not limited to applicable Site Development and Design Standards in part 18.4 and Physical and Environmental Constraints in part 18.10. b. Removal of the tree will not have a significant negative impact on erosion, soil stability, flow of surface waters, protection of adjacent trees, or existing windbreaks. c. Removal of the tree will not have a significant negative impact on the tree densities, sizes, canopies, and species diversity within 200 feet of the subject property. The City shall grant an exception to this criterion when alternatives to the tree removal have been considered and no reasonable alternative exists to allow the property to be used as permitted in the zone. d, Nothing in this section shall require that the residential density to be reduced below the permitted density allowed by the zone. In making this determination, the City may consider alternative site plans or placement of structures of alternate landscaping designs that would lessen the impact on trees, so long as the alternatives continue to comply with the other provisions of this ordinance. e. The City shall require the applicant to mitigate for the removal of each tree granted approval pursuant to section 18.5.7.050. Such mitigation requirements shall be a condition of approval of the permit. GAcomm-dev\p1anningT1anning Actions',Ms by Street\SlStrawbeny\Strawberry_3651Strawbeny_365_PA-T]-2021-001461Naticing\Stm vberry_365—PA-T I-2021-00146_NOC.docx AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING STATE OF OREGON County of Jackson The undersigned being first duly sworn states that: 1. I am employed by the City of Ashland, 20 East Main Street, Ashland, Oregon 97520, in the Community Development Department 2. On April 1, 2021, 1 caused to be mailed, by regular mail, in a sealed envelope with postage fully prepaid, a copy of the attached planning action notice to each person listed on the attached mailing list at such addresses as set forth on this list under each person's name for the Planning Action #PA-T1-2021-00146, 365 Strawberry Lane. ;Ze X Signature of Employee G:tcamm devVannin&1anning Acttonsfts by StreetlS4Strawberry4Strawberry-3WStrawberry_365_PA-T1-2021-001461NogdnglStrawbefry_365_PA-11-2021-00146_AfioNaiiing.docx 411I2021 „”' wr /�'���i � v" "�`N'w ,y�'"rt''�.n ,y? is :p'�✓.r" z"%"�"',. '�"ar'�Y'�^'��Yi" 4--vI V-n 'WgIl .r PA-T1-2021-00146 391E08AD5300 BURTON BOB & LENNA TRUST ETA 187 STRAWBERRY LN ASHLAND, OR 97520 PA-T1-2021-00146 391E08AD5302 XOENIG GREGORY A TRUSTEE ETA j 162 ALN UT ST ASHLAND, OR 97520 'PA-T1-2021-00146 391E08DB100 IOURSLER DAVID PAUL 252 STRAWBERRY LN 'ASHLAND, OR 97520 .PA-T1-2021-00146 391E08DB101 REECK JAY BERKLEY i230 STRAWBERRY LN ASHLAND, OR 97520 PA-T1-2021-00146 TERRAIN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE `33 N. CENTRAL AVE #215 QEDFORD, OR 97501 i l PA-T1-2021-00146 391EOSAD5201 GILBERT RO BERT TRUSTEE ET AL 360 STRAWBERRY LN ASHLAND, OR 97520 PA-T1-2021-00146 391E08AC501 MOZINGO GEORGE LTRUSTEE ETA 360 STRAWBERRY LN ASHLAND, OR 97520 PA-T1-2021-00146 391E08AC602 POTTS WILLIAM J/ESTERLING SAR 365 STRAWBERRY LN ASHLAND, OR 97520 PA-T1-2021-00146 391EOBAD8000 HEN IGSON LEAH K TRUSTEE ET AL 232 N UTLEY ST ASHLAND, OR 97520 PA-T1-2021-00146 391E08AC502 OLSON MARGARETJ BROWN TRUSTE 385 STRAWBERRY LN ASHLAND, OR 97520 PA-T1-2021-00146 391E08AC601 POTTS WILLIAM JOHN ET AL 365 STRAWBERRY LN ASHLAND, OR 97520 PA-T1-2021-00146 PA-T1-2021-00146 391E08AC500 ROGUE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT STRAWBERRY LANE MEADOWS HOMEO CENTER DRIVE PMB 457 838 BLACKBERRY LN MEDFORD, OR 97501 ASHLAND, OR 97520 PA-T1-2021-00146 391E08AC700 PA-T1-2021-00146 ZOLINE PATRICIA TRUSTEE 365 Strawberry 240 NUTLEY ST NOC 14 ASHLAND, OR 97520 c 4.1.2021 4� 1A A I Q44 m'_ Date: March 26, 2021 To: Bill Potts P 541- 771-7115 From: Rick Swanson, P.E., G.E. F 54 FT79-4079 1120 i A I JA(. I S( b'N P0 N)X 4'90 NA F 1) H ) R P t )R 97O 1 n hJ Pfin C, IV RE: Soil Engineering Design Recommendations F KP 179, Proposed Shop Building at 365 Strawberry Lane, Ashland, Oregon MAI Job No. 21-1066 As requested, we have prepared this letter for your proposed shop building that you will construct near your residence at 365 Strawberry Lane in Ashland, Oregon, As part of the preparation of this letter, we met with you at your property on March 23, 2021, observed the existing conditions and the staked location of the structure, and discussed the proposed construction. We also reviewed the building plans (3 pages, prepared by Steve Renard) and the drawings (13) prepared by Terrain Landscape Architecture from a soil engineering standpoint. The shop building will be a two-story, wood -frame structure with a ground level slab floor and will be about 21' by 40' in plan dimensions. Due to existing hillside slopes, the uphill (west) side of the building will likely be a 6' or so high, concrete/masonry building retaining wall. The building site lies on a graded, cut -fill pad on a steeply sloping, east -facing hillside. We understand the grading was performed by the previous property owner. The existing soil conditions at the site appear to be brown decomposed granite silty sand underlain at some depth by decomposed granitic bedrock. The observed (surficial) portion of the silty sand soils includes three soil types: (1) organic -laden soil (topsoil), mostly on the slope on the west edge of the pad, (2) fill or disturbed natural silty sand along the east edge of the building pad, and (3) original, undisturbed silty sand. No groundwater seeps were observed within the building pad area. Soil Engineering Recommendations We recommend the following soil engineering and foundation design criteria for the proposed structure: All existing organic -laden soil and all existing old fill/disturbed soil, and any other weak or deleterious soil, should be removed from beneath building footings and building stabs. The expected removal depths will vary across the pad from perhaps less than 6" deep on the uphill side to as much as perhaps 4' deep on the downhill side. Where the excavations slope downhill, the excavations should be benched flat and stepped downhill. IrAif11 PlanningDivision t 51 Winburn Way, Ashland OR 97520 CITY OF 541-488-5305 Fax 541-488-6006 ASHLAND alm' DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT P&E for Hillside Development, tree removal, exception to the hillside design standards DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY Pursuing LEEDO Certification? El YES III NO Street Address 365 Strawberry Lane Assessor's Map No. 39 1E 08AC i Tax Lot(s) 6 0 2 Comp Plan Degnation Ru'ral Residential APPLICANT Name Roque Planning & Development Services Phone 541-951-4020 E-mail am Inter. plan n i ngag mail,.com Address Center Dr., PMB #457 - I City Medford_ zip 97501 — PROPERTY OWNER WilliPotts d Sarah Etli650-799-7870 am os and Phone Name E-Mail Wjpottssesq(5)qrnai1Corn Add,,, 365 Strawberry Lane City Ashland, _zip 97520 SURVEYOR, ENGINEER, ARCHITECT, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, OTHER Title Landscape Architect Name Terrain Landscape Architecture Phone 541 -500-4776 E-Mail sam@terrainarch.com Address.33 N Central Avenue #215 -City Medford _zip 97501 — Title —Name Phone E-Mail Address I hereby certify that the statements and information contained in this application, including the enclosed drawings and the required findings offact, are in ailrespects, true and correct I understand that all property pins must be shown on the drawings and visible upon the site inspection. In the event the pins are not shown or their location found to be incorrect, the owner assumes full responsibility. I further understand that if this request is subsequently contested, the burden will be on me to establish, 1) that J produced sufficient factual evidence at the hearing to support this request; 2) that the findings of fact furnished Justifies the granting of the request; 3) that the findings of fact furnished by me are adequate; and further 4) that all structures or improvements are properly located on the ground. Failure in this regard will resuff most likely in not only the request being set aside, but also possibly in my structures being built in reliance thereon being required to be removed at my expense. If I have any doubts, I am advised to seek competent professional advice and assistance. RgA Ry i -d by A�.y Guntw Amy Gunter D.L.': 202.1g.02.26 12:052 -08'00' 2/2612021 Applicant's Signature MB As owner of the property involved in this request, I have read and understood the complete application arid its consequences to me as a property owner, Property Owner's Signature (required) Date [ro be complelad by City SM9 Date Received Zoning Permit Type Filing Fee $ OVER IliR E I V E D BY EMAIL 0 3 / 01 (:515112, 0 22, , I —,& HandoutsVaning Permit Appltcation,doc ZONING PERMIT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS APPLICATION FORM must be completed and signed by both applicant and property owner, FINDINGS OF FACT — Respond to the appropriate zoning requirements in the form of factual statements or findings of fact and supported by evidence. List the findings criteria and the evidence that supports it. Include information necessary to address all issues detailed in the Pre -Application Comment document. 2 SETS OF SCALED PLANS no larger than 11 "x17", Include site plan, building elevations, parking and landscape details. (Optional —1 additional large set of plans, 2'0% to use in meetings) FEE (Check, Charge or Cash) LEEDO CERTIFICATION (optional) — Applicant's wishing to receive priority planning action processing shall provide the following documentation with the application demonstrating the completion of the following steps: • Hiring and retaining a LEEDO Accredited Professional as part of the project team throughout design and construction of the project; and • The LEEDO checklist indicating the credits that will be pursued. NOTE: • Applications are accepted on a first come, first served basis. • Applications will not be accepted without a complete application form signed by the applicant(s) AND property owner(s), all required materials and full payment. • All applications received are reviewed for completeness by staff within 30 days from application date in accordance with ORS 227,17& • The first fifteen COMPLETE applications submitted are processed at the next available Planning Commission meeting. (Planning Commission meetings include the Hearings Board, which meets at 1:30 pm, or the full Planning Commission, which meets at 7:00 pm on the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held at the City Council Chambers at 1175 East Main St). • A notice of the project request will be sent to neighboring properties for their comments or concerns. • If applicable, the application will also be reviewed by the Tree and/or Historic Commissions. RECEIVED 1 EMAIL 0 3/ 512,021,-s & Handouts\Zmng Pemiit Appheation_doe 365 STRAWBERRY LANE Physical Constraints Review Permit Aft ROGUE PLANNING G DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, LLC RECEIVED BY EMAIL 03/15/202 March 12, 2021 Physical Constraints Review Permit for Hillside Development Address: 365 Strawberry Lane Map & Tax Lot: 39 1E 08 AC; 602 Zoning: Rural Residential (RR-.5) Overlay Zones: Hillside Overlay including Severe Constraints Wildfire Land Overlay Property Owners: Building Designer: William Potts and Sarah Esterling 365 Strawberry Lane Ashland, OR 97520 Steve Renard Building Plans 2640 E Barnett Road E-210 Medford, OR 97504 Engineering and Geotech: Marquess and Associates Planning Consultant: Rogue Planning & Development Services 1314-B Center Dr., PMB #457 Medford, OR 97501 Request: The request is for Physical and Environmental Constraints Review Permit for Hillside Development to allow the construction of a new,1,600 square foot, two story shop building with conditioned home office space above. The request includes an exception to the hillside design standards with respect to horizontal planes being greater than 36-feet. Property Description: The subject property is located on the east side of Strawberry Lane. The parcel is north of the Alnutt Street and Strawberry Lane intersection. Ditch Road (unimproved) follows the Ashland Canal which is at the top of the RECEIVED BY EMAIL 03/15/2021 Page 1of16 The subject property is zoned RR-.5, Rural Residential zoning with a '/-acre minimum lot size. The irregular shaped lot was platted in 1977. A property line adjustment occurred in 2019 and increased the lot area from just under % acre to a .96 acre, 41,640.68 square foot parcel. The property slopes steeply, downhill from Strawberry above towards the property to the east and Alutt Street. The average slope of the property is 32 percent, the majority of the property is more than 35 percent slopes, nearly all areas of the property excepting the building pad area. There are a few level areas of the property. One is the pad area for the residence, garage, and parking area, the others are the walkway from the front of the garage to the rear of the residence and the rear patio and yard area. A slope analysis has been provided. Proposal: The request is to allow for the construction of a 1,600 square foot, two story shop building with home office. The footprint of the structure is 858 square feet in area. The shop building provides an area for the property owners to work on their projects, crafts, and to allow for telecommuting, the property owner has worked internationally and with the COVID and travel restrictions all work is now occurring at home. The proposed structure complies with all setbacks. The structure is proposed to be more than 90-feet from Strawberry Lane and more than 60-feet from Alnutt Street. The structure is more than 56 feet from the north property line. The structures eave line and ridge line run parallel to the slope of the property and is tucked into the hillside and built upon an area of fill to limit the new area of disturbance to the areas immediately in the area of the structure and the access to the and around the structure. The RR-.5 zoned lot allows for up to 8,328.00 square feet of area, with up to 200 SF of pervious deck area for a total allowed coverage of 8,528 square feet. The proposed lot coverage of 8,512 square feet, includes 8,312.1 square feet of impervious including some of the area of the pervious 740 square foot deck. Of the 740 square foot of decking, 200 sf is allowed as a pervious coverage allotment. In this case, the existing structure, and existing hardscape, proposed structure and proposed hardscape, the parcel complies with the maximum allowed lot coverage of 8,528.1 square feet or 20.48 percent and there is 20.4 percent coverage. The lot area, 41,640.68 square foot lot is required to retain 57 percent of the total lot as natural area. The proposed layout, limited footprint area. No terracing and limited excavation and fill, reduces the impacts to the hillside slopes the majority of the lot area is in a natural state. There are significant slopes across the property ranging between 15.1 percent to over 45 percent. The majority of the property exceeds the maximum slope areas allowed for development with more than 35 percent slopes. The slope of the property is pre-existing, non -conforming hillside parcel. Marquess & Associates has provided a site -specific geotechnical review. The project geotechnical and structural engineer will review all of the proposed documents for the land use application and provide RECEIVED BY EMAIL 03/15/2021 Page 2of16 engineering, storm drainage, erosion control and long-term maintenance guidance for the proposed site development. There are five (5) trees proposed for removal. A 16-inch DBH, dead Ponderosa Pine, 24-inch DBH Ponderosa Pine tree, two seven-inch DBH oak trees, and a 22-inch DBH Ponderosa Pine Street. Findings addressing the approval criteria for Physical and Environmental Constraints Review for Hillside Development and Wildfire Overlay, and tree removal permit are addressed below. CRITERIA FOR APPROVAL Ph sical and Environmental Constraints Review Permit for Hillside Development: 18.3.10.050 Approval Criteria A. Through the application of the development standards of this chapter, the potential impacts to the property and nearby areas have been considered, and adverse impacts have been minimized. Finding: Through the application of the requirements of the Hillside Ordinance, the oversight of a geotechnical expert, a structural engineer, implementation of the erosion control plan, potential adverse impacts have been minimized. The proposed site development has structural retaining walls to lessen the impact of a structure on the lot, no terracing limited tree removal is proposed. The proposed structure is to be cut into the uphill side of the structure and construction on retained fill on the downhill side of the structure. The area of fill is limited to the provide just the amount needed to withstand the surcharge of the structure and not to create a yard area. The proposed development complies with lot coverage and has little disturbance areas outside of the footprint of the building to accommodate construction. All proposed construction occurs within the boundaries of the property. The proposed residence does not include gable ends on the downhill side. This reduces the building height and mass, limiting visual impacts to the adjacent properties. B. That the applicant has considered the potential hazards that the development may create and implemented measures to mitigate the potential hazards caused by the development. Finding RECEIVED BY EMAIL 03/15/2021 Page 3of16 The entire property exceeds 25 percent slopes and the majority of the parcel area exceeds 45 percent. The average slope of the property is 32-percent. Based on the findings of the geotechnical expert, the site is stable for construction. According to the geotechnical report, and based on geotechnical engineer reconnaissance, the soils comprising the slope include granitic sands with variable silt/clay overlying decomposed granitic bedrock. The proposed excavations for the foundation walls are expected to expose decomposed granitic bedrock. There are no known concerns for liquefaction, ground rupture or landslide issues or problems in the vicinity. The site, though steep displays no slipping or slumping (since the walls were fixed in 2019). Erosion control systems utilizing the installation of silt fencing and storm water drainage consistent with the recommendations of the report from the Marquess and Associates, the proposed site development will not create any hazards. The foundation and structural retaining walls will be engineered, and the geotechnical expert will provide periodic inspections of the site to verify the development recommendations are being complied with. Erosion control measures including silt fencing and bio-bags where required are proposed for erosion control measures. Specific drainage recommendations are provided by the geotechnical expert that will be incorporated into the grading and drainage plans created by the project engineer. All erosion control measures will remain in place throughout the duration of the site work portions of construction. C. That the applicant has taken all reasonable steps to reduce the adverse impact on the environment. Irreversible actions shall be considered more seriously than reversible actions. The Staff Advisor or Planning Commission shall consider the existing development of the surrounding area, and the maximum development permitted by this ordinance. Findings: The limited footprint size and location of the proposed structure reduces the impacts of the proposed development. The proposal utilizes cut and fill to create a buildable pad. The fill is retained by an an engineered retaining wall on the east side. Construction inspections will occur under the direction and guidance of the geotechnical expert, the structurally engineered single family residence and the associated site development has taken all reasonable steps to reduce adverse impact to the environment. The limited building footprint, reduced driveway minimized driveway length and resulting impervious surface reduction, demonstrate all reasonable steps have been taken to reduce adverse impacts on the environment. RECEIVED BY EMAIL 03/15/2021 Page 4of16 18.3.10.090 Development Standards for Hillside Lands A. General Requirements. The following general requirements shall apply in Hillside Lands. 1. Buildable Area. All development shall occur on lands defined as having buildable area. Finding: The subject property is steep with an average slope of 32 percent. The proposed shop and home office structure is in an area with the least slope, and that has been previously disturbed (graded out and a pad with woodshed present). The parcel was created in 1977. Prior to the site development standards. The average slope of the property is 32 percent, the majority of the property is more than 35 percent slopes, nearly all areas of the property excepting the building pad area. There are a few level areas of the property. One is the pad area for the residence, garage, and parking area, the others are the walkway from the front of the garage to the rear of the residence and the rear patio and yard area. The only areas to build on the property includes lands of more than 35 percent. The lot is buildable and based on the analysis of the Geotechnical firm, of the site is stable for construction. 2. Building Envglo2e. All newly created lots either by subdivision or partition shall contain a building envelope with a slope of 35 percent or less. Finding: The parcel was created in 1977, prior to the adoption of this code. 3. New Streets and Driveways. New streets, flag drives, and driveways shall be constructed on lands of less than or equal to 35 percent slope with the following exceptions. Findin No new street, driveway of flag driveway is proposed. 4. Geotechnical Studies. For all applications on Hillside Lands involving subdivisions or partitions, the following additional information is required: A geotechnical study prepared by a geotechnical expert indicating that the site is stable for the proposed use and development. The study shall include the following information. Finding: A geotechnical study that contains the elements listed in the code, prepared by a geotechnical expert has been undertaken. The site has been determined to be stable for construction. B. Hillside Grading and Erosion Control. All development on lands classified as Hillside shall provide plans conforming to the following items. RECEIVED BY EMAIL 03/1512021 Page 5 of 16 1. All grading, retaining wall design, drainage, and erosion control plans for development on Hillside Lands shall be designed by a geotechnical expert. All cuts, grading or fills shall conform to the International Building Code and be consistent with the provisions of this ordinance. Erosion control measures on the development site shall be required to minimize the solids in runoff from disturbed areas. Finding: The project Geotech and the engineering firm, Marquess and Associates has provided geotechnical oversite. The project P.E. has reviewed the grading, erosion control, drainage, foundation and retaining wail plans that have been designed by others with demonstrable expertise in the development of Hillside Lands. The plans provided demonstrate compliance with the standards from the Land Use Ordinance. Silt fencing is the proposed method of erosion control. The proposed erosion control measures are consistent with the provisions of this ordinance. The construction of a retaining wall for fill, and a limited cut area outside of the area of the foundation will minimize the disturbance of the soil. 2. Timing of Improvements. Finding: The structure would be constructed during the allowed window of time and all excavation will occur between May 1 and October 31. 3. Retention in natural state. Finding: The lot area, 41,640.68 square foot lot is required to retain 57 percent of the total lot as natural area. The proposed small footprint, and limited area of disturbance allows the majority of the property to remain in a natural state. There is approximately 8500 square feet of area that is covered with surfaces and disturbed areas. The majority of the site that is outside of the coverage areas is in a natural state. More than 79 percent of the total site area is undisturbed by this proposal. 4. Grading - Cuts. On all cut slopes on areas classified as Hillside Lands, the following standards shall apply. a. Cut slope angles shall be determined in relationship to the type of materials of which they are composed. Where the soil permits, limit the total area exposed to precipitation and erosion. Steep cut slopes shall be retained with stacked rock, retaining walls, or functional equivalent to control erosion and provide slope stability when necessary. Where cut slopes are required to be laid back RECEIVED BY EMAIL 03/15/2021 Page 6 of 16 (1:1 or less steep), the slope shall be protected with erosion control getting or structural equivalent installed per manufacturers specifications, and revegetated. Finding: The cut slope will be [aid back following the foundation installation. The cut slope and the structures foundation drains will limit the area of exposed slope. b. Exposed cut slopes, such as those for streets, driveway accesses, or yard areas, greater than seven feet in height shall be terraced. Cut faces on a terraced section shall not exceed a maximum height of five feet. Terrace widths shall be a minimum of three feet to allow for the introduction of vegetation for erosion control. Total cut slopes shall not exceed a maximum vertical height of 15 feet. The top of cut slopes not utilizing structural retaining walls shall be located a minimum setback of one-half the height of the cut slope from the nearest property line. Finding: No exposed cut slopes are proposed. c. Cut slopes for structure foundations which reduce the effective visual bulls, such as split pad or stepped footings, shall be exempted from the height limitations of this section. Finding: The entire west side of the structure is cut into the hill and the structures foundation retains the hillside. d. Revegetation of cut slope terraces shall include the provision of a planting plan, introduction of top soil where necessary, and the use of irrigation if necessary. The vegetation used for these areas shall be native, or species similar in resource value to native plants, which will survive, help reduce the visual impact of the cut slope, and assist in providing long term slope stabilization. Trees, bush - type plantings, and cascading vine -type plantings may be appropriate. Finding: The cut slope will be revegetated against the uphill side of the structure. 5. Grading - Fill. On all fill slopes on lands classified as Hillside Lands, the following standards shall apply. a. Fill slopes shall not exceed a total vertical height of 20 feet. The toe of the fill slope area not utilizing structural retaining shall be a minimum of six feet from the nearest property line. Finding: The proposed fill will be retained. The vertical height is less than 20-feet. There is substantially more than six feet from the property lines to the retained fill. RECEIVED BY EMAIL 03/1512021 Page 7of16 b. Fill slopes shall be protected with an erosion control netting, blanket or functional equivalent. Netting or blankets shall only be used in conjunction with an organic mulch such as straw or wood fiber. The blanket must be applied so that it is in complete contact with the soil so that erosion does not occur beneath it. Erosion netting or blankets shall be securely anchored to the slope in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations. Finding: No un-retained fill slopes are proposed. No erosion control blankets, or netting is necessary and are not proposed. c. Whenever possible, utilities shall not be located or installed on or in fill slopes. When determined that it necessary to install utilities on fill slopes, all plans shall be designed by a geotechnical expert. Finding The proposed structures utilities will connect to the existing residence. The area where the utilities connect is on the bench that provides the grade for the proposed structure foundation. There will not be utilities located in or on fill slopes. d. Revegetation of fill slopes shall utilize native vegetation or vegetation similar in resource value and which will survive and stabilize the surface. Irrigation may be provided to ensure growth if necessary. Evidence shall be required indicating long-term viability of the proposed vegetation for the purposes of erosion control on disturbed areas. Finding - No unretained fill slopes are proposed. 6. Revegetation Requirements. Where required by this chapter, all required revegetation of cut and fill slopes shall be installed prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, signature of a required survey plat, or other time as determined by the hearing authority. Vegetation shall be installed in such a manner as to be substantially established within one year of installation. Finding: No unretained cut or fill slopes are proposed. 7. Maintenance, Security, and Penalties for Erosion Control Measures. a. Maintenance. All measures installed for the purposes of long-term erosion control, including but not limited to vegetative cover, rock walls, and landscaping, shall be maintained in perpetuity on all areas which have been disturbed, including public rights -of -way. The applicant shall provide evidence indicating the mechanisms in place to ensure maintenance of measures. RECEIVED BY EIiVAIAIL 03/15/2021 Page 8of16 Findings: The retaining walls and landscaping will be maintained in perpetuity. b. Security. Finding: The parcel of land predates the period of time when a security bond can be required. 8. Site Grading. The grading of a site on Hillside Lands shall be reviewed considering the following factors. a. No terracing shall be allowed except for the purposes of developing a level building pad and for providing vehicular access to the pad. Findin : A structural retaining wall on the downhill side is proposed. This is to create a level building pad and not to create a terraced yard area. b. & c. Avoid hazardous or unstable portions of the site. Finding: There were previously unstable cut slopes that had eroded. in late 2018 and early 2019. With the site work that occurred at that time, the previously retained and eroding cut slopes were repaired. There is no longer any physical evidence on the site of any hazardous or unstable portions of the site. d. Building pads should be of minimum size to accommodate the structure and a reasonable amount of yard space. fads for tennis courts, swimming pools and large lawns are discouraged. As much of the remaining lot area as possible should be kept in the natural state of the original slope. Finding: The proposed structure has a limited footprint to minimize the disturbance area. The location of the structure is a previously graded pad and a small woodshed area. The majority of the parcel is kept in the natural state of the original slope. 9. Inspections and Final Report. Prior to the acceptance of a subdivision by the City, signature of the final survey plat on partitions, or issuance of a certificate of occupancy for individual structures, the project geotechnical expert shall provide a final report indicating that the approved grading, drainage, and erosion control measures were installed as per the approved plans, and that all scheduled inspections, as per 18.3.10.090.A.4 j were conducted by the project geotechnical expert periodically throughout the project. RECEIVED BY EMAIL 03/15/2021 Page 9of16 Finding: The final inspection report completed by the geotechnical expert will be provided prior to the issuance of the certificate of occupancy. C. Surface and Groundwater Drainage. Finding: The surface and groundwater drainage on the site will be directed into the city's storm drain system and designed in accordance with the Geotechnical Experts recommendations. D. Tree Conservation, Protection and Removal. All development on Hillside Lands shall conform to the following requirements. 1. Inventory of Existing Trees. Finding: There are numerous trees on the site. There are five trees in the immediate vicinity of the proposed structure that require tree removal permits. Findings addressing tree removal are provided. E. Building Location and Design Standards. All buildings and buildable areas proposed for Hillside Lands shall be designed and constructed in compliance with the following standards. 1. Building Envelopes. Finding: The subject property was created via a partition in 1977, prior to the adoption of the Physical Constraints Development for Hillside Development and Severe Constraint Standards. No building envelopes were adopted in 1977. 2. Building Design. To reduce hillside disturbance through the use of slope responsive design techniques, buildings on hillside Lands, excepting those lands within the designated Historic District, shall incorporate the following into the building design and indicate features on required building permits. a. The height of all structures shall be measured vertically from the natural grade to the uppermost point of the roof edge or peak, wall, parapet, mansard, or other feature perpendicular to that grade. Maximum hillside building height shall. be 35 feet. Finding: The structure is substantially less than 35-feet in height. RECEIVED BY EMAIL 03/15/2021 Page 10of16 b. Cut buildings into hillsides to reduce effective visual bulls. Finding: The structure is cut into the hillside which falls steeply away from the street. The structure is substantially below the surface of Strawberry Lane and more than 90-feet from the right-of-way. The structure is more than 60-feet from Alnut Street below. i. Split pad or stepped footings shall be incorporated into building design to allow the structure to more closely follow the slope. Finding: The proposed structure is proposed on a bench. There is a cut on the uphill side and retained fill on the downhill side. ii. Reduce building mass by utilizing below grade rooms cut into the natural slope. Finding: The structure is cut into the hill on the uphill side and retained fill is proposed on the downhill side. c. A building step back shall be required on all downhill building walls greater than 20 feet in height, as measured above natural grade. Step -backs shall be a minimum of six feet. Decks projecting out from the building wall and hillside shall not be considered a building step -back. No vertical walls on the downhill elevations of new buildings shall exceed a maximum height of 20 feet above natural grade. Finding: The downhill building wall is not more than 20-feet in height. The height from grade to the eave on the downhill wall is 18.37-feet. d. Continuous horizontal building planes shall not exceed a maximum length of 36 feet. Planes longer than 36 feet shall include a minimum offset of six feet. Finding: No horizontal planes exceed 36-feet in length without any offset. e, It is recommended that roof forms and roof lines for new structures be broken into a series of smaller building components to reflect the irregular forms of the surrounding hillside. Long, linear unbroken roof lines are discouraged. Large gable ends on downhill elevations should be avoided, however smaller gables may be permitted. RECEIVED BY EMAIL 03/15/2021 Page 11of16 Finding; The structure is small shop building with a low pitch roof that is below the grade of Strawberry Lane above and is parallel to the hillside. There are no gable ends on the downhill elevation. f. It is recommended that roofs of lower floor levels be used to provide deck or outdoor space for upper floor levels. The use of overhanging decks with vertical supports in excess of 12 feet on downhill elevations should be avoided. Finding: There are no overhanging decks proposed. g. It is recommended that color selection for new structures be coordinated with the predominant colors of the surrounding landscape to minimize contrast between the structure and the natural environment. Finding: Natural colors selected from the predominant colors of the landscape will be used for the exterior paint finishes. The metal roof will be non -reflective metal or class B or better shingles. The exterior materials consist of natural wood, and stucco. F. All structures on Hillside Lands shall have foundations designed by an engineer or architect with demonstrable geotechnical design experience. A designer, as defined, shall not complete working drawings without having foundations designed by an engineer. Finding: The foundation plans will be engineered by Marquess and Associates. The engineered foundation plans will be provided with the building permit set. G. All newly created lots or lots modified by a lot line adjustment must include building envelopes containing a buildable area less than 35 percent slope of sufficient size to accommodate the uses permitted in the underlying zone, unless the division or lot line adjustment is for open space or conservation purposes. Finding: This section is not applicable. H. Exception to the Development Standards for Hillside Lands. 1. There is demonstrable difficulty in meeting the specific requirements of this chapter due to a unique or unusual aspect of the site or proposed use of the site. RECEIVED BY EMAIL 03/15/2021 Page 12of16 Finding The proposal requests an exception to the standards for continuous horizontal building plane of 36-feet (AMC 18.3.10.090.E.2.d) The proposed structure is utilizing the least steep area of the property that is accessible from the primary dwelling. It is an area that has previously been graded to allow for the construction of a shed structure (by previous owner) and with the steep lot slopes and presence of large stature trees, It is difficult to construct a structure that is of adequate area to accommodate the property owner's hobby and business that has a six-foot break in the length of the wall and not disturb more areas of the steep hillside than is necessary to disturb with the requested with four, additional feet of building length. The structure has limited plate heights, excavation into the hill to limit fill, compliance with the specific standard is not possible to achieve the area necessary far the property owners to do the projects and work that is intended with the space. The structure is proposed to be built on a narrow bench with a cut into the uphill side and fill on the downhill side, the structure is only 21 feet wide and a 6 foot off -set either substantially reduces the building width or causes additional hillside disturbance by cutting further into the hill of filling more to provide more area around the structure on the downhill side. The proposal is for a 40-foot horizontal plan vs. a 36-foot horizontal. 2. The exception will result in equal or greater protection of the resources protected under this chapter. Finding: The proposed exception allows for a detached, office and shop building very steep lot. The requested exception to the horizonal plane limits excavation into the uphill slope for a six- foot offset, or for a larger retaining wall and fill to support bumping the wall six feet out of the hillside. The proposed are for construction utilizes an existing cut limiting additional cut and fill areas. This reduces the areas of disturbance for cutting. On the east side if the structure stepped out for six -feet, additional large stature tree removal is necessary. The proposed location provides the greatest protection to the resources. 3. The exception is the minimum necessary to alleviate the difficulty. Finding: The requested exception is the minimum necessary to alleviate the difficulty of construction of the proposed residence on the site. RECEIVED BY EMAIL 03/15/2021 Page 13of16 The steep lot has very limited useable area. The shop cannot be located in the flat area near the house as that is the back up and turn around area and guest parking area. Impacts to adjacent neighbors is limited due to the large setbacks provided from all property lines and the substantial distance from any public rights -of -way. The structure is only slightly longer than allowed by code without an off -set and it is the minimum necessary to allow for the construction of the proposed structure. 4. The exception is consistent with the stated Purpose and Intent of chapter 1.8.3.10 Physical and Environmental Constraints Overlay chapter and section 18.3.10.090 Development Standards for Hillside Lands. The requested increase in the horizontal wall plane is due to the need to limit disturbance on the very steep lot. This is consistent with the purpose and intent of the Physical and Environmental Constraints chapter, allows for the protection of the natural and topographic character of the property. More than 79 percent of the site is proposed to be unexcavated or left in a natural state. 18.3.10.100 Development Standards for Wildfire Lands B. Requirements for Construction of All Structures. Fin. dingy The property is within the wildfire overlay. There is a substantial amount of vegetation on the large area property. Sheet 1-1.1 includes the Tree Protection / Tree Removal Plan. There is a detailed site plan that shows canopies and demonstrates spacing is met. Fire trees require removal for the new structure to comply with the wildfire and structural spacing standards. All newly planted vegetation within 50 feet of any building or deck will not include species listed on the City's Prohibited Flammable Plant List. According to the Fire Flow tests conducted by the Fire Department, there is adequate fire flow. 18.5.7.030. B. Tree Removal Permit. 2. Tree that is Not a Hazard. a. The tree is proposed for removal in order to permit the application to be consistent with other applicable Land Use Ordinance requirements and standards, including but not limited to applicable Site Development and Design Standards in part 18.4 and Physical and Environmental Constraints in part 1.8.3.10. RECEIVED BY EMAIL 03/15/2021 Page 14of16 Finding According to the table of allowed uses in the zone, the construction of a single-family residence associated outbuildings is a permitted use in the RR-.5 zone. A permitted use is allowed provided they comply with chapter and are subject to the development standards of the zone. The proposal is to remove two larger (22 and 24-inch DBH Pine trees) and two smaller, 7-inch DBH Oak trees, an additional 16-inch DBH dead pine is proposed for removal. Due to the large optimal tree protection zone, and the wildfire hazard, spacing standards, any construction would negatively impact the pine trees and the oak trees root systems. The proposal is to retain that majority of the trees on the site while allowing for a permitted use structure to be constructed. The removal of the trees allows for the site to be developed in accordance with the outright permitted uses allowed in the zone, a detached accessory building. b. Removal of the tree will not have a significant negative impact on erosion, soil stability, flow of surface waters, protection of adjacent trees, or existing windbreaks. Findin The removal of the Ponderosa pines and small diameter oaks will not have any negative impacts on erosion, soil stability, flow of surface waters and it is not part of any windbreak. The proposed structure will be located on the site in the location that allows for the preservation for the majority of the trees and does not create any erosion or soil stability issues. The surface waters (Ashland Canal) are just off the site to the north. c. Removal of the tree will not have a significant negative impact on the tree densities, sizes, canopies, and species diversity within 200 feet of the subject property. The City shall grant an exception to this criterion when alternatives to the tree removal have been considered and no reasonable alternative exists to allow the property to be used as permitted in the zone. Finding_:. The tree removals will not have a negative impact on tree densities, sizes, canopies or species diversity within 200 feet of the property. There are a number of other Ponderosa pines to be retained on the subject property and the adjacent parcels. With the property being so close to the urban wildland interface, there are a large number of Ponderosa pines and other conifer trees and numerous other deciduous trees found within 200-feet of the property. d. Nothing in this section shall require that the residential density to be reduced below the permitted density allowed by the zone. In making this determination, the City may consider alternative site plans or placement of structures of alternate landscaping designs that would lessen the impact on trees, so long as the alternatives continue to comply with the other provisions of this ordinance. RECEIVED Y EMAIL 03/ 5/2021 Page 15 of 16 Finding: The proposal is to allow for the tree removals in order to allow for the construction of a detached structure that complies with the minimum setback, lot coverage and parking standards. The tree removal will allow for the construction of a detached structure. The property is within the wildfire hazard area and the site is required to comply with the standards for wildfire hazard areas found in AMC 18.3.10.100.13. A detailed tree inventory is provided with the application plan set that details the trees, their canopies and the tree protection areas. e. The City shall require the applicant to mitigate for the removal of each tree granted approval pursuant to section 18.5.7.050. Such mitigation requirements shall be a condition of approval of the permit. See below. 18.5.7.050 Mitigation Required One or more of the following shall satisfy the mitigation requirement. A. Replanting On -Site. The applicant shall plant either a minimum 1 %z-inch caliper healthy and well - branched deciduous tree or a five to six-foot tall evergreen tree for each tree removed. 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