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CITY OF STAYTON
APPLICATION FOR PRELIMINARY PLAN APPROVAL
MASTER PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
APPLICATION AND DECISION MAKING PROCEDURES
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RE-APPLICATION MEETING
Prior to submittal of an application, a pre-application meeting with City Staff is required. A completed pre-
application form and sketch plan drawing need to be submitted at least 7 days in advance of the meeting.
Meetings are held on Tuesday afternoons and there is no fee for the first required pre-application meeting.
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PPLICATION FEE
Submission of a completed application form, with a plan and attachments, and payment of the application fees
are required before the review process begins. The application and fees shall be submitted to the Planning and
Development Department during regular business hours. The fee for this application is $1,050 if already within
the city limits and $1,300 if accompanied by an application for annexation. Major annexations require an
additional fee of $4,500 to cover the city’s cost of holding a referendum on the annexation. If the cost to the City
does not reach the amount of the fee paid, the excess fee will be refunded to the applicant after the file is closed.
If during the processing of the application, the costs to the City exceed 75% of the fee paid, the applicant will be
required to pay an additional 50% of the fee amount, to assure that there are adequate funds to continue to
process the application.
3. R
EVIEW FOR COMPLETENESS AND SCHEDULING A HEARING
The Planning and Development Director will review the submitted application for completeness and, within 30
days from the date of submittal, determine if the applicant has provided all required information. If the
application is incomplete, the Planning and Development Director will notify the applicant of the items which
need to be submitted. Once the application is deemed complete, the Director will schedule a hearing before the
Stayton Planning Commission. Planning Commission meetings are regularly scheduled for the last Monday of the
month.
4. S
TAFF REPORT
Once a hearing date is set, the Planning and Development Director will prepare a staff report and draft order
summarizing the applicant’s proposal, the decision criteria, comments from other agencies or the public, and
address whether the application complies with code requirements or suggest conditions to meet those
requirements. A copy of the staff report and draft order will be provided to the applicant no less than 7 days
prior to the public hearing.
5. P
UBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE STAYTON PLANNING COMMISSION
Prior to the public hearing, notice is required to be sent to all property owners within 300 feet of the property 20
days before the hearing, so the hearing will be scheduled at the first regular meeting following the notice period.
The hearing is to give all interested parties an opportunity to comment on the application. The hearing is
conducted by the Chairperson in accordance with the Stayton Public Hearing Rules of Procedure. These rules are
available at the Planning Department.
At the conclusion of the hearing and deliberation, the Planning Commission will adopt an order stating the
decision criteria, findings of fact, conclusions whether the application meets any applicable standards and the
Commission’s decision. The Commission may decide to deny, approve, or approve the application with
conditions.
6. P
UBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE STAYTON CITY COUNCIL
An application may be called up by, or appealed to the City Council. If called up, the Council will also conduct a
public hearing. If appealed, the Council will decide whether to hear the appeal and hold a public hearing. A
notice is required 10 days prior to the hearing which will be held at the regular Council meeting, which meets the
first and third Mondays of every month. Staff reports, Planning Commission findings, and any new information
will be presented to Council for consideration. The purpose of the hearing is to receive further public testimony,
to review the application and consider the Planning Commission’s decision and conditions. Generally, the
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Council will make a decision at the conclusion of the hearing process, but may delay the decision for further
information or action by the applicant. The Council will then adopt an order either approving or denying the
application.
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PPEALS
Council actions may be appealed to the State Land Use Board of Appeals pursuant to ORS 197.805 through
197.855.
8. F
OR MORE INFORMATION
Call or write to City of Stayton Planning Dept., (mailing address) 362 N. Third Avenue, (building address) 311 N.
Third Avenue, Stayton, Oregon 97383. (503) 769 2998; email: dfleishman@ci.stayton.or.us.
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APPLICATION CHECKLIST FOR PRELIMINARY MASTER PLANNED DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS
This checklist has been prepared to assist applicants in submitting an application that includes all the submission
requirements in Sections 17.24.040.2, 040.3, 040.4, 090.4 and 17.26.050. Please note that this checklist may
paraphrase the requirements from the Code. It is the applicant’s responsibility to read and understand the
requirements of the Code. Review of an application will not begin until a complete application has been submitted.
If you have questions, contact the Planning Department.
Lot and block description or a metes and bounds description, marked Exhibit A.
Property Owner Authorization: If the applicant is not the owner of the property, the application must
include written indication of the applicant’s right to file the application. This may be a purchase and
sale agreement, an option or other document that gives the applicant some legal interest in the
property. If the applicant is to be represented by another individual (planning consultant, engineer,
attorney) the application must be accompanied by a notarized statement certifying that the
applicant’s representative has the authorization of the applicant(s) to file the application.
Three copies of the preliminary conceptual site plan at a scale of 1 inch equals not more than 50 feet
and 7 reduced copies of the plan sized 11 inches by 17 inches with the following information
included or accompanying the plan.
o Lot configuration and identification of proposed uses.
o Average density (by phase if a phased project)
o Building footprints
o Circulation including all rights-of-way for streets, parking areas, and pedestrian and bicycle
facilities.
1) The approximate location, widths, and names of existing or platted streets or other public ways
(including easements) within or adjacent to the tract.
2) A proposed street plan showing the name and widths of the proposed streets and alleys in
accordance with the City’s Transportation Systems Plan.
3) Location of existing and proposed access point(s) on both sides of the roadway.
4) Distances from proposed access points to any adjacent access points, median openings, traffic
signals, intersections or other transportation features.
5) All planned transportation features such as sidewalks, bikeways, signs, signals, etc.
o Appropriate identification clearly stating the drawing is a preliminary plan.
o North point, graphic scale, and date of preparation.
o The proposed name of the development.
o Names and addresses of the landowners, applicant, the engineer, surveyor, land planner, landscape
architect, or any other person responsible for designing the preliminary plan.
o An appropriate space on the face of the plan to indicate the action of the Planning Commission,
including the date of decision.
o Map number (township, range and section) and tax lot number or account of the tract being divided.
o The boundary lines of the tract to be divided and approximate area of the property in acres or
square feet.
o Existing permanent buildings and any addresses for the buildings.
o Railroad rights-of-way.
o Section lines and county or city boundaries.
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o The location of existing sewerage systems for the tract being divided.
o The approximate location of water mains, culverts, drainage ways, or other underground utilities or
structures within the tract or immediately adjacent to the tract.
o Predominant natural features such as water courses (including direction of their flow), wetlands,
rock outcroppings, and areas subject to flooding or other natural hazards.
o A plan showing soils information and any proposed cuts or fills of more than 24 inches.
o A proposed general plan for draining surface water from the development developed in accordance
with the City’s Stormwater Master Plan.
o A proposed plan for means and location of sewage disposal and water supply systems in accordance
with the City’s Wastewater and Water Master Plans.
o Existing and proposed easements, together with their dimensions, purpose and restrictions on use.
o The location and dimensions of all proposed areas for common open spaces, public parks,
recreational areas, or similar areas and uses.
o Proposed parcels, dimensions, sizes and boundaries. Residential parcels shall be numbered
consecutively. Parcels that are to be used for other than residential purposes shall be identified with
letters.
o An inventory of existing trees and other vegetation that has a diameter of 6 or more inches at 4 feet
above grade and any proposals for vegetation removal, detailing numbers, sizes and species to be
removed.
Vicinity Map: The vicinity map may be drawn on the same map as the preliminary master plan. The
vicinity map shall show the following:
o Topography within and adjacent to the proposed master planned development. Contour
intervals shall be no greater than 2 feet for slopes of less than 10 percent and no greater than 5
feet for slopes of more than 10 percent.
o The relationship of the proposed master planned development to surrounding developments,
streets, storm drainage, sewer, water and utility services.
Copies of all existing or proposed restrictions or covenants affecting the property.
Five copies of either a Transportation Assessment Letter or a Transportation Impact Analysis. A
Transportation Impact Analysis is required if:
1) The development generates 25 or more peak-hour trips or 250 or more daily trips.
2) An access spacing exception is required for the site access driveway(s) and the development
generates 10 or more peak-hour trips or 100 or more daily trips.
3) The development is expected to impact intersections that are currently operating at the upper
limits of the acceptable range of level of service during the peak operating hour.
4) The development is expected to significantly impact adjacent roadways and intersections that
have previously been identified as high crash locations or areas that contain a high concentration
of pedestrians or bicyclists such as a school.
The Transportation Impact Analysis shall be based on the standards and requirements in Section
17.26.050. If a Transportation Impact Analysis is not required, a Transportation Assessment Letter
shall be submitted that meets the requirements of 17.26.050.2.
A description of the compliance of the proposal with the master planned development design
standards of Section 17.24.100.
A description of the character of the proposed development and the rationale behind the
assumptions and choices made by the applicant.
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BURDEN OF PROOF
This is a quasi-judicial application in which the applicant has the burden of proof. According to law, the
applicant must present to the decision maker facts, evidence, analysis, and justification for each and every
decisional criteria in order to carry out that burden of proof. It is important to remember that there is no
assumption that the applicant is entitled to this approval. The burden of proof lies with the applicant to
prove how the proposal complies with the land use ordinances, not with the City of Stayton.
A statement of the applicant’s intentions with regard to the future sale or lease of all or portions of
the proposed development.
The location and functional characteristics of any wetlands on the property as shown in the City of
Stayton Local Wetlands and Riparian Inventory, July 1998.
A statement indicating the proposed timing of installation of all proposed improvements.
If the proposed development is phased, then a development schedule indicating the phases of
development and a timeline for the phases.
Grading concept plan (for steep slopes where extensive grading is anticipated).
Landscaping plan for all common or non-residential areas.
Architectural concept plan including:
o Typical elevations of buildings sufficient to describe the architectural style.
o Building heights.
o General Materials
Sign concept plan that includes the general style, size and location of any proposed signs.
Stayton Municipal Code Title 17, Land Use and Development, is available online at: www.staytonoregon.gov.
Click on the Document Center tab and select Municipal Code.
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CITY OF STAYTON
APPLICATION FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF A
MASTER PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
PROPERTY OWNER:
Address:
City/State/Zip:
Phone: ( ) - Email:
APPLICANT:
Address:
City/State/Zip:
Phone: ( ) - Email:
APPLICANTS REPRESENTATIVE:
Address:
City/State/Zip:
Phone: ( ) - Email:
PROFESSIONAL DESIGN TEAM: A professional design team is required for all master planned developments. Please list
below the consultants on the design team.
A
RCHITECT/ PROFESSIONAL DESIGNER ENGINEER
Name: Name:
Address: Address:
City/State/Zip: City/State/Zip:
Phone: ( ) _______ - ____________________ Phone: ( ) _______-
Email: Email:
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT/LANDSCAPE DESIGNER PLANNING CONSULTANT
Name: Name:
Address: Address:
City/State/Zip: City/State/Zip:
Phone: ( ) _______ - ____________________ Phone: ( ) _______-
Email: Email:
Select one of the above as the principal contact to whom correspondence from the Planning Department should be
addressed:
owner applicant applicant’s representative architect/professional designer engineer
landscape architect/landscape designer planning consultant
Submit Via Email
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LOCATION:
Street Address:
Assessor's Tax Lot Number and Tax Map Number:
Closest Intersecting Streets:
DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: Total Acreage: ________ No. of Lots _________ Average Residential Density ___________
ZONING DISTRICT:
NAME OF PROPOSED MASTER PLANNED DEVELOPMENT: _____________________________________________________
L
IST PUBLIC SERVICES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE TO THE SITE:
Water Supply: - inch line available in Street.
Sanitary Sewer: - inch line available in Street.
Storm Sewer: - inch line available in Street.
Natural Gas: - inch line available in Street.
Telephone: is (or) is not available in Street.
Cable TV: is (or) is not available in Street.
Electrical: is (or) is not available in Street.
IS ANY PORTION OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED IN A FLOOD PLAIN? YES NO
IS ANY PORTION OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED ADJACENT TO A WATERWAY? YES NO
ARE THERE ANY WETLANDS ON THE SITE? YES NO
ARE THERE ANY SLOPES OF 15% OR GREATER ON THE SITE? YES NO
ARE THERE ANY OTHER IMPORTANT NATURAL FEATURES ON THE SITE? YES NO
IF YES, IDENTIFY ________________________________________________________________
ARE THERE ANY HISTORIC SITES OR STRUCTURES LISTED ON THE CITY OF STAYTON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN HISTORIC LANDMARKS
INVENTORY ON OR ADJACENT TO THE PROPERTY? YES NO
IF YES, IDENTIFY ________________________________________________________________
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT:________________________________________________________________________
DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE
Application received by: Date: Fee Paid: $ Receipt No.
Land Use File#________________
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QUESTIONS TO BE ADDRESSED IN NARRATIVE STATEMENT
The Stayton Planning Commission, with assistance from the Planning and Development Department and the Public
Works Department will use the information provided by the applicant to analyze the merits of this application. A
decision to approve or deny the application is made based on how well the applicant presents information to show
the application meets the standards and criteria set forth in Sections 17.24.040.5 and 17.24.090.5. Please provide
the following information in full and to this application.
1. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CONFORMANCE: How does the proposed master planned development meet the
applicable goals of the Comprehensive Plan?
2. COMPATIBILITY WITH SURROUNDING AREA: How are the uses proposed for the master planned development
compatible with the surrounding neighborhood?
3. PUBLIC SERVICES: All master planned developments are required to have all public improvements installed as
part of any land division process. Therefore, the applicant must be prepared to install the required street,
water, sewer, and storm drainage and other improvements.
a. How will the applicant assure there are adequate water, sewer, street, and storm drainage facilities
available to serve the proposed master planned development?
b. Will existing City public services need to be replaced or upgraded to accommodate the demands created
by the master planned development? Explain.
4. DESIGN LAYOUT/PATTERN OF DEVELOPMENT: How does the design layout of the proposed parcels, lots, and roads
fit with the existing pattern of development in the area?
5. NATURAL, PHYSICAL AND GEOGRAPHIC FEATURES:
a. Flood Hazards:
If any portion of the parcel is in the flood plain or adjacent to a water body, how will the proposed
master planned development comply with all standards for riparian setbacks, flood hazard protection, or
the Natural Resources Overlay District?
b. Wetlands:
If any portion of the parcel contains wetlands, are any of these wetlands identified in the Stayton
Comprehensive Plan? How will the proposed development comply with all wetland development
requirements?
c. Steep Slopes:
If there are any slopes of 15% or greater on the site, how will the proposed development address the
potential impacts of the steep slopes?
d. Natural Features:
If there are other important natural, cultural, or historic features on the site, how will the proposed master
planned development address potential impacts to those features?
How do the above physical or geographic conditions warrant a departure from the standard requirements of the
zoning district where the master planned development is located?
6. H
ISTORIC SITES OR STRUCTURES:
If any historic sites or structures exist on or adjacent the property, how will the proposed master planned
development comply with all historic preservation standards?
7. P
HASED DEVELOPMENT: If the master planned development is a phased development, how will those phases
comply with the standards for phasing?
8. DEED COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS: Will any deed covenants or deed restrictions apply to the proposed
master planned development? If yes, attach as Exhibit C.