Development Bulletin Special Interest

Development Bulletin
Special Interest
Staffing Changes
Assistant Director
Robert Chandler started his new duties
as Assistant Public Works Director on
August 31, 2009. Robert was chosen
after a lengthy and rigorous selection
process.
Robert graduated with a degree in
mechanical engineering and served for
ten years in the U.S. Navy as a nuclear
submarine officer, serving on both fast
attack and ballistic missile submarines.
After he left active duty, he obtained
his master’s and doctoral degrees in
civil engineering from the University of
Washington.
Prior to joining Salem Public Works,
he spent the previous 14 years at Seattle
Public Utilities, working primarily in the
stormwater arena. Beyond his work in
the civilian world, Robert has continued
to serve in the Navy reserves.
Permit Specialist
Marci Dumble has joined Public
Works Development Services as a permit
specialist. She previously worked as
a permit specialist in the Engineering
Division of Public Works and is quite
familiar with permitting development
projects in Salem.
Volume 2
Development Districts
(Continued from page 1)
• S
alem Alliance Church, a 47,000­-​
square-foot mixed-use building on
Broadway Street NE.
• “Home Depot,” a 466,000-​squarefoot distribution center on Aumsville
Highway SE.
• Maplewood Estates, a 20-lot
subdivision on Skyline Road S.
Final Design
• First Church of the Nazarene,
a 77,000-​square-foot building
expansion on Market Street NE.
• Top to Bottom, a 19,000-square-foot
retail clothing store on Lancaster
Drive NE.
Development Activity Charts
NEW Single Family Permits
100
NEW Commercial Permits
30
20
50
10
0
0
Jul - Oct - Jan - Apr - Jul - OctSep '08 Dec '08 Mar '09 Jun '09 Sep '09 Dec '09
Jul - Oct - Jan - Apr - Jul - OctSep '08 Dec '08 Mar '09 Jun '09 Sep '09 Dec '09
Speculation and Land Use
• Simpson Hills and Sustainable
Fairview mixed-use developments at
the 256-acre Fairview Training Center
property on Strong Road SE.
• Pringle Square mixed-use development
at the Boise Cascade property on
Commercial Street SE.
• Salem Renewable Energy and
Technology Center, an 80-acre
technology center on Gaffin Road SE.
• Mill Creek Corporate Center, a 500acre industrial development between
Highway 22, Kuebler Boulevard SE,
Turner Road SE, and Deer Park
Road SE.
• Multiple new schools proposed
throughout Salem as part of the Salem/
Keizer School District bond approved
by voters.
Salem has seen consistent development
throughout 2009, despite the reduction
in residential development projects.
We look forward to new economic
opportunities in 2010.
a publication of the City of Salem Public Works Development Services Section
December 2009
Development
Projects
Salem has seen some exciting
developments in the past year, and we
continue to see a steady stream of new
projects at all phases of development.
Below are several noteworthy projects
that are moving forward in the
development process:
Under Construction
• O
regon State Hospital renovation
on Center Street NE, including a
new street connection from Center
Street NE to State Street.
Site Plan Review
(Continued from page 2)
• W
ater Place, a 41,000-square-foot
commercial building on Liberty
Road S along Pringle Creek.
Credits
4
3
2
1
0
Jul - Oct - Jan - Apr - Jul - Oct-Dec
Sep '08 Dec '08 Mar '09 Jun '09 Sep '09 '09
Editor—Glenn Davis
Layout/Design—Louise Klukis
Articles Contributed by Sara Jondahl,
Bryan Colbourne, Bryce Bishop, and Gerry
Pappe
503-588-6211
http://www.cityofsalem.net/
555 Liberty Street SE Room 325
Unified Development Code
With the help of a consultant, City staff is working to reorganize and consolidate
the zoning code, and other applicable Salem Revised Code chapters relating to
development, into a new Unified Development Code (UDC). The overall goal is to create
a development code that is more user-friendly and easier to administer. The new code
organization and structure is intended to rectify existing inconsistencies in the current
development codes.
Because the scope of the UDC project is focused primarily on the reorganization
and clean-up of the Code, it is not the intent to address major policy issues relating to
development. Any major policy issues identified through the process will, however, be
catalogued and set aside for consideration through future Code amendments following an
update to the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
The new Code provisions are scheduled to be available for public review in Spring 2010.
If you have any questions about the Unified Development Code, contact Bryce Bishop at
[email protected].
Special Development Fees
NEW Subdivision Permits
5
Code Revisions
(Continued on page 2)
• S
almon Run Industrial Park, a
61,000-square-foot industrial
building on McGilchrist Drive SE.
This public meeting is intended to help
customers determine what type of SPR
their project requires; discuss what sort
of conditions of approval, if any, might
be expected; and generally promote good
communication between City staff and
the applicant early in the process.
Of course, staff is still available from
8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday
to assist you at the site plan review
intake counter in the Permit Application
Center or by request for a formal preapplication conference.
Issue 3
(Continued on page 4)
As featured in a previous newsletter,
special development fees include
development district fees, reimbursement
district fees, temporary access fees, and
connection fees. Many of these special
development fees have successfully
enabled development projects to be
constructed while also ensuring that
infrastructure is adequately funded.
The infrastructure constructed using
special development fees provides
additional capacity for existing users and
future development projects. Examples of
projects using special development fees are
as follows:
Development Districts
• M
ill Creek Corporate Center provides
funding for major street, water,
stormwater, and sewer infrastructure
needed to serve development projects
on land previously used by the State of
Oregon for agriculture.
• Fairview Development District
provides funding for major street and
water infrastructure needed to serve
development projects on the Fairview
Training Center property.
Reimbursement Districts
• B
rush College Reimbursement District
provides funding for a trunk sewer main
constructed in Brush College Road NW
that serves approximately 800 acres of
land west of Doaks Ferry Road NW in
West Salem.
• Bailey Ridge Reimbursement District
provides funding for a trunk sewer main
constructed along River Road S that
serves approximately 1,300 acres of land
in the Croisan/Illahe area.
• Wallace Ridge Reimbursement District
provides funding for stormwater
improvements constructed along
Liberty Road S.
Temporary Access Fees
• T
emporary access fees provide
funding for Skyline #2 Reservoir
near Davis Road S at Skyline Road S.
Approved projects include Bella
Cresta Subdivision, VanNatta Place,
Mendenhall Heights, Reserve at
Red Leaf, Whispering Winds, and
Maplewood Estates.
• Temporary access fees for Bonaventure
provide funding for the Boone Road
Pump Station, which serves water to a
significant portion of South Salem.
Development Community News
Procedures
Site Plan Review (SPR)
On January 1, 2009, the City of Salem began implementing the new Site Plan
Review Ordinance. Site plan review applies to most new commercial, industrial, and
multi-family development requiring a building permit. So far, the City has processed
174 Type One Site Plan Review applications and 28 Type Two Site Plan Review
applications.
Site Plan review is a land use application to review and approve site plans associated
with new building permits. SPR applications may be submitted prior to or concurrent
with a building permit application. It does not apply to single family dwellings or
duplex development.
Wednesday Site Plan Review Meetings
The Salem Planning Division is now offering a new service for SPR applicants and
those preparing to submit applications. Planning and Public Works staff are available
every Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m. in the Community Development Department
Large Conference Room 305, City Hall, to review, discuss, and assist with SPR
questions. There is no fee and no appointment is necessary to attend.
(Continued on page 4) Final Plat Reviews
The City Surveyor has observed that final plats often require multiple reviews.
Developers and surveyors are advised the base fee for final plat reviews provides
funding for only the first review and one revision. Additional reviews require extra
plan review fees based on actual staff costs. If you have any questions, contact Gerry
Pappe, City Surveyor, at [email protected].
Fire Service Plans
City staff has observed that applicants have been confused by the City’s process
concerning fire service plans. After receiving building plans, City staff will generally
review for fire services within the first few days. If a fire service is proposed, then City
staff will instruct the applicant to make a supplemental fire service plan submittal
to the Public Works Department, including any additional plan review fees. This
submittal will be routed to appropriate City departments and coordinated with the
building plan review process. If you have any questions about fire service plan reviews,
contact Sara Jondahl at [email protected].
A revision to Salem Revised Code
Chapter 66 appeared before City
Council on December 8, 2009. The
revision changes the expiration process
for Preliminary Declarations for Urban
Growth Area Development Permits.
Instead of a two-year expiration
period, the Preliminary Declarations
are proposed to remain valid as long as
other associated development permits
remain valid. City Council is still
reviewing the proposed Code revision.
Design
Standards
City staff is in the process of
modifying all of the Public Works
Design Standards. The most significant
changes are proposed in the Stormwater
Management Design Standards as
described in previous newsletters.
Once the final draft of the Design
Standards is completed, they will
be made available for review and
comment before adoption through an
Administrative Rule process. If you
have any questions about the Design
Standards, contact Ralph Lambert at
[email protected].
Specifications
A developer has requested to add high
density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe to the
approved list of materials for City water
mains. Currently, ductile iron pipe is the
only authorized pipe material for public
water mains in Salem.
Public Works staff is reviewing the
proposal for cost effectiveness over the
life of the facility, which includes factors
such as installation cost, watertightness,
longevity, safety, and ease of maintenance
and operation.
For comments or questions regarding
the approval process for new materials,
contact Ken Roley at kroley@cityofsalem.
net.
Driveways/Sidewalks
on Private Streets
(Continued from page 1)
SRC Chapter 66
Neighborhood and Environmental Impacts
This Code revision would reduce the
need for tracking expiration dates and
issuing extensions for projects that are
moving forward in the development
process. Notification of the Code
revision was submitted to Neighborhood
Association chairs. If you have any
questions about the Code revisions,
contact Glenn Davis, Chief Development
Services Engineer, at gdavis@cityofsalem.
net.
Applicants may not be aware that
Public Works permits are required
on private streets. In particular,
Public Works staff has observed that
contractors often overlook inspection
requests for new driveways and
sidewalks on private streets. Property
owners and contractors making street,
sidewalk, or driveway improvements
on private streets are advised to contact
Public Works Development Services at
503-588-6211 prior to starting work to
determine if permits are required.
Neighborhood
Outreach
A property owner in South Salem
submitted an application to construct
a garage and driveway along Croisan
Scenic Trail. Because of the impacts
to the trail, City staff requested a
public meeting at the Sunnyslope
Neighborhood Association.
Approximately 30 neighbors
participated in the discussion at the
Sunnyslope meeting. As a result of
the input from neighbors and users of
the trail, City staff was able to ensure
that the driveway would not have any
significant negative impact on the trail.
Neighborhood association members
are encouraged to contact Public
Works Development Services staff with
questions about development projects
by contacting Glenn Davis at gdavis@
cityofsalem.net.
AMANDA Permit
System Upgrade
City staff is upgrading the
AMANDA permit system to improve
efficiency and effectiveness of the
development process. Benefits of the
system upgrades include the following:
• New capabilities for web access by
applicants to make payments, file
applications, schedule inspections,
and view project information on-line.
• Remote access for field inspectors so
inspection results can be viewed by
applicants immediately.
• More efficient identification of Code
requirements so applicants have clear
instructions when corrections are
required
• Improved tracking of public inquiries
for better customer service
The project schedule for the
AMANDA upgrades is still being
established. City staff hopes to
complete the upgrades by summer
2010. If you have any questions, please
contact Leah deVries at ldevries@
cityofsalem.net or Kelly Marshall at
[email protected].
Developing in the Floodplain
The regulatory floodplain is defined
by the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) as the area inundated
during a flood event large enough to
have only a 1 percent probability of
occurring in any given year. Because
water can flow miles away from the
actual stream channel during major
flood events, properties may be in the
regulated floodplain even though miles
away from the normal stream channel.
Floodplain Development
Permits
Floodplain development permits
(FDPs) are required for most
development activities within
floodplains. In Salem, contractors
and property owners have been
surprised when discovering floodplain
development permits are required,
especially for work not appearing to have
any effect on flooding.
FDPs are generally divided into two
categories—ground-disturbing and
nonground-disturbing.
Ground-disturbing Activities
Ground-disturbing activities that
require FDPs include larger projects,
such as new structures, exterior building
additions, and site grading. However,
smaller projects also require FDPs
including but not limited to sewer or
Peace Plaza
The 2009 annual fall
Peace Plaza photo is
shown at right. For 20
years, Public Works
staff has taken an
annual fall photo of the
Peace Plaza, which can
be seen on the City’s
Public Works website at
www.cityofsalem.net.
storm repairs, water line replacement,
irrigation system installation, paving, and
fence installation or excavation.
Nonground-disturbing Activities
Nonground-disturbing activities require
FDPs when permits are required under
the building code. Examples would
include replacement of a water heater,
electrical system upgrade or repair,
interior remodel, or re-roofing.
If you question whether or not a
permit is required, contact Public Works
Development Services in Room 320,
555 Liberty Street SE or at 503-588-6211.
Emerging Trends
City staff consistently reviews existing
codes to determine if any changes are
needed. The City’s floodplain code is
currently under review for a few potential
changes: (1) reducing the number
of nonground-disturbing projects
that require an FDP; (2) lowering the
freeboard requirements for bridge
structures; and (3) modifying the
setback requirements for new buildings
and alterations to existing buildings.
Any proposed Code changes will be
reviewed by the Planning Commission,
City Council, and state agencies before
approval. If you would like to provide
input on potential revisions, e-mail Sara
Jondahl, the City’s Floodplain Manager,
at [email protected].
Development Community News
Procedures
Site Plan Review (SPR)
On January 1, 2009, the City of Salem began implementing the new Site Plan
Review Ordinance. Site plan review applies to most new commercial, industrial, and
multi-family development requiring a building permit. So far, the City has processed
174 Type One Site Plan Review applications and 28 Type Two Site Plan Review
applications.
Site Plan review is a land use application to review and approve site plans associated
with new building permits. SPR applications may be submitted prior to or concurrent
with a building permit application. It does not apply to single family dwellings or
duplex development.
Wednesday Site Plan Review Meetings
The Salem Planning Division is now offering a new service for SPR applicants and
those preparing to submit applications. Planning and Public Works staff are available
every Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m. in the Community Development Department
Large Conference Room 305, City Hall, to review, discuss, and assist with SPR
questions. There is no fee and no appointment is necessary to attend.
(Continued on page 4) Final Plat Reviews
The City Surveyor has observed that final plats often require multiple reviews.
Developers and surveyors are advised the base fee for final plat reviews provides
funding for only the first review and one revision. Additional reviews require extra
plan review fees based on actual staff costs. If you have any questions, contact Gerry
Pappe, City Surveyor, at [email protected].
Fire Service Plans
City staff has observed that applicants have been confused by the City’s process
concerning fire service plans. After receiving building plans, City staff will generally
review for fire services within the first few days. If a fire service is proposed, then City
staff will instruct the applicant to make a supplemental fire service plan submittal
to the Public Works Department, including any additional plan review fees. This
submittal will be routed to appropriate City departments and coordinated with the
building plan review process. If you have any questions about fire service plan reviews,
contact Sara Jondahl at [email protected].
A revision to Salem Revised Code
Chapter 66 appeared before City
Council on December 8, 2009. The
revision changes the expiration process
for Preliminary Declarations for Urban
Growth Area Development Permits.
Instead of a two-year expiration
period, the Preliminary Declarations
are proposed to remain valid as long as
other associated development permits
remain valid. City Council is still
reviewing the proposed Code revision.
Design
Standards
City staff is in the process of
modifying all of the Public Works
Design Standards. The most significant
changes are proposed in the Stormwater
Management Design Standards as
described in previous newsletters.
Once the final draft of the Design
Standards is completed, they will
be made available for review and
comment before adoption through an
Administrative Rule process. If you
have any questions about the Design
Standards, contact Ralph Lambert at
[email protected].
Specifications
A developer has requested to add high
density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe to the
approved list of materials for City water
mains. Currently, ductile iron pipe is the
only authorized pipe material for public
water mains in Salem.
Public Works staff is reviewing the
proposal for cost effectiveness over the
life of the facility, which includes factors
such as installation cost, watertightness,
longevity, safety, and ease of maintenance
and operation.
For comments or questions regarding
the approval process for new materials,
contact Ken Roley at kroley@cityofsalem.
net.
Driveways/Sidewalks
on Private Streets
(Continued from page 1)
SRC Chapter 66
Neighborhood and Environmental Impacts
This Code revision would reduce the
need for tracking expiration dates and
issuing extensions for projects that are
moving forward in the development
process. Notification of the Code
revision was submitted to Neighborhood
Association chairs. If you have any
questions about the Code revisions,
contact Glenn Davis, Chief Development
Services Engineer, at gdavis@cityofsalem.
net.
Applicants may not be aware that
Public Works permits are required
on private streets. In particular,
Public Works staff has observed that
contractors often overlook inspection
requests for new driveways and
sidewalks on private streets. Property
owners and contractors making street,
sidewalk, or driveway improvements
on private streets are advised to contact
Public Works Development Services at
503-588-6211 prior to starting work to
determine if permits are required.
Neighborhood
Outreach
A property owner in South Salem
submitted an application to construct
a garage and driveway along Croisan
Scenic Trail. Because of the impacts
to the trail, City staff requested a
public meeting at the Sunnyslope
Neighborhood Association.
Approximately 30 neighbors
participated in the discussion at the
Sunnyslope meeting. As a result of
the input from neighbors and users of
the trail, City staff was able to ensure
that the driveway would not have any
significant negative impact on the trail.
Neighborhood association members
are encouraged to contact Public
Works Development Services staff with
questions about development projects
by contacting Glenn Davis at gdavis@
cityofsalem.net.
AMANDA Permit
System Upgrade
City staff is upgrading the
AMANDA permit system to improve
efficiency and effectiveness of the
development process. Benefits of the
system upgrades include the following:
• New capabilities for web access by
applicants to make payments, file
applications, schedule inspections,
and view project information on-line.
• Remote access for field inspectors so
inspection results can be viewed by
applicants immediately.
• More efficient identification of Code
requirements so applicants have clear
instructions when corrections are
required
• Improved tracking of public inquiries
for better customer service
The project schedule for the
AMANDA upgrades is still being
established. City staff hopes to
complete the upgrades by summer
2010. If you have any questions, please
contact Leah deVries at ldevries@
cityofsalem.net or Kelly Marshall at
[email protected].
Developing in the Floodplain
The regulatory floodplain is defined
by the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) as the area inundated
during a flood event large enough to
have only a 1 percent probability of
occurring in any given year. Because
water can flow miles away from the
actual stream channel during major
flood events, properties may be in the
regulated floodplain even though miles
away from the normal stream channel.
Floodplain Development
Permits
Floodplain development permits
(FDPs) are required for most
development activities within
floodplains. In Salem, contractors
and property owners have been
surprised when discovering floodplain
development permits are required,
especially for work not appearing to have
any effect on flooding.
FDPs are generally divided into two
categories—ground-disturbing and
nonground-disturbing.
Ground-disturbing Activities
Ground-disturbing activities that
require FDPs include larger projects,
such as new structures, exterior building
additions, and site grading. However,
smaller projects also require FDPs
including but not limited to sewer or
Peace Plaza
The 2009 annual fall
Peace Plaza photo is
shown at right. For 20
years, Public Works
staff has taken an
annual fall photo of the
Peace Plaza, which can
be seen on the City’s
Public Works website at
www.cityofsalem.net.
storm repairs, water line replacement,
irrigation system installation, paving, and
fence installation or excavation.
Nonground-disturbing Activities
Nonground-disturbing activities require
FDPs when permits are required under
the building code. Examples would
include replacement of a water heater,
electrical system upgrade or repair,
interior remodel, or re-roofing.
If you question whether or not a
permit is required, contact Public Works
Development Services in Room 320,
555 Liberty Street SE or at 503-588-6211.
Emerging Trends
City staff consistently reviews existing
codes to determine if any changes are
needed. The City’s floodplain code is
currently under review for a few potential
changes: (1) reducing the number
of nonground-disturbing projects
that require an FDP; (2) lowering the
freeboard requirements for bridge
structures; and (3) modifying the
setback requirements for new buildings
and alterations to existing buildings.
Any proposed Code changes will be
reviewed by the Planning Commission,
City Council, and state agencies before
approval. If you would like to provide
input on potential revisions, e-mail Sara
Jondahl, the City’s Floodplain Manager,
at [email protected].
Development Bulletin
Special Interest
Staffing Changes
Assistant Director
Robert Chandler started his new duties
as Assistant Public Works Director on
August 31, 2009. Robert was chosen
after a lengthy and rigorous selection
process.
Robert graduated with a degree in
mechanical engineering and served for
ten years in the U.S. Navy as a nuclear
submarine officer, serving on both fast
attack and ballistic missile submarines.
After he left active duty, he obtained
his master’s and doctoral degrees in
civil engineering from the University of
Washington.
Prior to joining Salem Public Works,
he spent the previous 14 years at Seattle
Public Utilities, working primarily in the
stormwater arena. Beyond his work in
the civilian world, Robert has continued
to serve in the Navy reserves.
Permit Specialist
Marci Dumble has joined Public
Works Development Services as a permit
specialist. She previously worked as
a permit specialist in the Engineering
Division of Public Works and is quite
familiar with permitting development
projects in Salem.
Volume 2
Development Districts
(Continued from page 1)
• S
alem Alliance Church, a 47,000­-​
square-foot mixed-use building on
Broadway Street NE.
• “Home Depot,” a 466,000-​squarefoot distribution center on Aumsville
Highway SE.
• Maplewood Estates, a 20-lot
subdivision on Skyline Road S.
Final Design
• First Church of the Nazarene,
a 77,000-​square-foot building
expansion on Market Street NE.
• Top to Bottom, a 19,000-square-foot
retail clothing store on Lancaster
Drive NE.
Development Activity Charts
NEW Single Family Permits
100
NEW Commercial Permits
30
20
50
10
0
0
Jul - Oct - Jan - Apr - Jul - OctSep '08 Dec '08 Mar '09 Jun '09 Sep '09 Dec '09
Jul - Oct - Jan - Apr - Jul - OctSep '08 Dec '08 Mar '09 Jun '09 Sep '09 Dec '09
Speculation and Land Use
• Simpson Hills and Sustainable
Fairview mixed-use developments at
the 256-acre Fairview Training Center
property on Strong Road SE.
• Pringle Square mixed-use development
at the Boise Cascade property on
Commercial Street SE.
• Salem Renewable Energy and
Technology Center, an 80-acre
technology center on Gaffin Road SE.
• Mill Creek Corporate Center, a 500acre industrial development between
Highway 22, Kuebler Boulevard SE,
Turner Road SE, and Deer Park
Road SE.
• Multiple new schools proposed
throughout Salem as part of the Salem/
Keizer School District bond approved
by voters.
Salem has seen consistent development
throughout 2009, despite the reduction
in residential development projects.
We look forward to new economic
opportunities in 2010.
a publication of the City of Salem Public Works Development Services Section
December 2009
Development
Projects
Salem has seen some exciting
developments in the past year, and we
continue to see a steady stream of new
projects at all phases of development.
Below are several noteworthy projects
that are moving forward in the
development process:
Under Construction
• O
regon State Hospital renovation
on Center Street NE, including a
new street connection from Center
Street NE to State Street.
Site Plan Review
(Continued from page 2)
• W
ater Place, a 41,000-square-foot
commercial building on Liberty
Road S along Pringle Creek.
Credits
4
3
2
1
0
Jul - Oct - Jan - Apr - Jul - Oct-Dec
Sep '08 Dec '08 Mar '09 Jun '09 Sep '09 '09
Editor—Glenn Davis
Layout/Design—Louise Klukis
Articles Contributed by Sara Jondahl,
Bryan Colbourne, Bryce Bishop, and Gerry
Pappe
503-588-6211
http://www.cityofsalem.net/
555 Liberty Street SE Room 325
Unified Development Code
With the help of a consultant, City staff is working to reorganize and consolidate
the zoning code, and other applicable Salem Revised Code chapters relating to
development, into a new Unified Development Code (UDC). The overall goal is to create
a development code that is more user-friendly and easier to administer. The new code
organization and structure is intended to rectify existing inconsistencies in the current
development codes.
Because the scope of the UDC project is focused primarily on the reorganization
and clean-up of the Code, it is not the intent to address major policy issues relating to
development. Any major policy issues identified through the process will, however, be
catalogued and set aside for consideration through future Code amendments following an
update to the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
The new Code provisions are scheduled to be available for public review in Spring 2010.
If you have any questions about the Unified Development Code, contact Bryce Bishop at
[email protected].
Special Development Fees
NEW Subdivision Permits
5
Code Revisions
(Continued on page 2)
• S
almon Run Industrial Park, a
61,000-square-foot industrial
building on McGilchrist Drive SE.
This public meeting is intended to help
customers determine what type of SPR
their project requires; discuss what sort
of conditions of approval, if any, might
be expected; and generally promote good
communication between City staff and
the applicant early in the process.
Of course, staff is still available from
8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday
to assist you at the site plan review
intake counter in the Permit Application
Center or by request for a formal preapplication conference.
Issue 3
(Continued on page 4)
As featured in a previous newsletter,
special development fees include
development district fees, reimbursement
district fees, temporary access fees, and
connection fees. Many of these special
development fees have successfully
enabled development projects to be
constructed while also ensuring that
infrastructure is adequately funded.
The infrastructure constructed using
special development fees provides
additional capacity for existing users and
future development projects. Examples of
projects using special development fees are
as follows:
Development Districts
• M
ill Creek Corporate Center provides
funding for major street, water,
stormwater, and sewer infrastructure
needed to serve development projects
on land previously used by the State of
Oregon for agriculture.
• Fairview Development District
provides funding for major street and
water infrastructure needed to serve
development projects on the Fairview
Training Center property.
Reimbursement Districts
• B
rush College Reimbursement District
provides funding for a trunk sewer main
constructed in Brush College Road NW
that serves approximately 800 acres of
land west of Doaks Ferry Road NW in
West Salem.
• Bailey Ridge Reimbursement District
provides funding for a trunk sewer main
constructed along River Road S that
serves approximately 1,300 acres of land
in the Croisan/Illahe area.
• Wallace Ridge Reimbursement District
provides funding for stormwater
improvements constructed along
Liberty Road S.
Temporary Access Fees
• T
emporary access fees provide
funding for Skyline #2 Reservoir
near Davis Road S at Skyline Road S.
Approved projects include Bella
Cresta Subdivision, VanNatta Place,
Mendenhall Heights, Reserve at
Red Leaf, Whispering Winds, and
Maplewood Estates.
• Temporary access fees for Bonaventure
provide funding for the Boone Road
Pump Station, which serves water to a
significant portion of South Salem.