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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOpen House Summary Rd 1Deschutes County Open House Round 1 Summary Page 1 Deschutes County Comprehensive Plan Update Summary of Open House Engagement Round 1 February 6, 2023 INTRODUCTION Deschutes County is in the process of updating its Comprehensive Plan. A robust engagement effort, with a wide range of County residents and stakeholders is a fundamental part of this process. This memorandum provides a high-level summary of engagement conducted in the first round of this comprehensive plan through in person and online open house formats. It aims to describe the breadth and diversity of opinions shared so far, but does not purport to include all ideas that might not have been shared with County staff or the project team. The comments are presented as heard, and have not yet been vetted as policies or goals. This concepts will continue to be refined throughout the process. The intent at this stage in the process is to make sure that all of the ideas, issues, and perspectives are represented. Specific comments are captured in the Appendices to this summary, while themes representing the ideas and directions, as well as differences of opinion related to specific topics are presented here. OVERVIEW OF OPEN HOUSE ACTIVITIES AND TOPICS This round of open house engagement focused on the vision for the County’s Comprehensive Plan and the opportunities and constraints associated with various topics. Other open-ended input was welcomed as well. These topics included: • Population Growth and Housing • Economy and Jobs • Agricultural and Forest Land Uses • Natural Resources • Natural Hazards • Water Use • Public Facilities and Parks • Transportation Open House and Online Survey Summary Page 2 IN-PERSON OPEN HOUSES Engagement activities included several in-person open houses at various locations in the County, including the following. BEND AREA OPEN HOUSE Wednesday, October 19, 5:30 – 7:30 PM Deschutes County Service Center SISTERS AREA OPEN HOUSE Thursday, October 20, 4:00 – 6:00 PM Sisters High School – Lecture Room SUNRIVER AREA OPEN HOUSE Monday, October 24, 4:00 – 6:30 PM SHARC – Benham Hall REDMOND AREA OPEN HOUSE Tuesday, October 25, 6:00 – 8:00 PM Redmond City Hall In total, approximately 175 people attended the open houses and/or RSVPed via the Open House Eventbrite page. These four open houses provided the opportunity for community members to share their vision for the future of Deschutes County County staff and members of the consultant team facilitated the open houses. Attendees had the opportunity to learn about the project through a series of poster boards and conversations with the project team. Feedback on the posters was welcomed via comments on post-it notes comment. Open House and Online Survey Summary Page 3 Throughout each open house, four small group conversations were held to gather more specific feedback on the following topics, with each group meeting up to three times, depending on the level of attendance during the events: • Population growth and housing • Economic and job opportunities, including agriculture, forestry, and other resource-based activities • Natural resources and hazards • Public facilities, parks, transportation, and infrastructure ONLINE OPEN HOUSE An online open house was conducted in parallel with these in-person events, allowing community members to provide feedback on the vision and topic areas at a time that worked best for them. An Online Open House and Survey was conducted concurrently with the in-person open houses to offer those unable to attend an in-person event the opportunity to provide their input in other ways. The online open house was live from October 19 through November 18, 2022 and received between 150 and 200 responses, with the number of responses varying by survey question. KEY THEMES AND SENTIMENTS Key themes drawn from comments and conversations as part of the initial round of open houses are listed below. A number of these themes are interrelated. More detailed discussion of community feedback and themes from each individual open house can be found in later sections of this summary. • Water availability, use and management. The supply and management of water is an important issue that has implications for a variety of other planning topics as well. Specific comments and concerns include perceived decreases in groundwater supply and impacts on individual wells, impacts of irrigation including strategies to improve irrigation efficiency (e.g., Open House and Online Survey Summary Page 4 piping), decreasing snowpack and increasing incidence of drought, and the impact of water- intensive uses such as golf courses and destination resorts on water supply. • Potential impacts of growth on County character and livability. Participants voiced concerns about the impact of continued residential growth on the rural nature of the unincorporated areas of the County, demand for access to recreation, rising homelessness, potential increases in wildfire risks and impacts, and potential growth related to climate change and impacts in other parts of the country. • Destination Resort impacts. Participants noted that destination resorts have an impact on water use, access to recreation, demand for County services, and population growth in rural parts of the County. Many questioned the need for, or benefits of, continued destination resort development or expansion. • Wildlife populations. Participants noted the importance of protecting wildlife for the sake of the wildlife, as well as their positive impacts on quality of life, an intrinsic element of the natural environment, and a draw for visitors to the County. • Recreation and access to nature. This is a key component of life in Deschutes County and a primary attraction of both residents and visitors. Participants noted concerns about increasing recreational use or overuse, conflicts among different users, and the need for permitting or other strategies to manage use, particularly in popular locations. • Disaster prevention and preparedness, particularly related to wildfires. Continued efforts to help reduce the risks of, and improve responses and mitigation of natural disasters and hazards is a key issue for any participants, particularly related to wildfires but also including potential earthquakes, pandemics, and impacts of climate change. • Dark skies goals and requirements. A number of participants voiced support for additional requirements to help maintain dark skies in the County, particularly in rural areas and advocated for a new dark skies ordinance, as well as public education to achieve this goal. The remainder of this report describes the key themes and sentiments received through public engagement activities. This report attempts to highlight differences of opinion, especially if there is an apparent difference based on the location of the participant. Themes and sentiments are grouped by topic and sub-topic, though there is significant overlap in some cases. Online open house respondents were given the opportunity to rank their highest priority of topics. These are shown in the figure below – Housing was the issue that Open House and Online Survey Summary Page 5 more participants wanted to address than any other. Figure 1. Online Open House Topic Importance COMPREHENSIVE PLAN VISION Participants were asked to reflect on the Community Vision that has guided Deschutes County since the creation of the 2010 Comprehensive Plan, shown below: The high quality of life in Deschutes County stems from: I. The beauty, bounty and richness of a healthy natural environment, II. A community of caring people, III. A strong and diverse economy, IV. Access to a wide variety of outdoor recreational opportunities, V. The rural character of the region, and VI. Maintaining a balance between property rights and community interests. In the online open house, respondents could rate their support for the Vision. The average score on a scale of 0 to 10 was 5.7. An overall summary of the ratings and several representative comments on the vision are included here. A more complete list of comments can be found in the appendices. Open House and Online Survey Summary Page 6 Figure 2. Vision Statement Results POPULATION GROWTH AND HOUSING Deschutes County has been growing rapidly for many years, and the topic of growth and its impacts were clearly on the minds of those who participated in engagement activities and events. Open house participants frequently mentioned: • Need for support services for residents experiencing homelessness. • The need for more housing, especially more affordable options. • Balancing the need for more housing with protection of natural areas that are so valuable to the community. More detailed comments on this topic are provided below. A full list of comments can be found in the appendices. Online open house respondents were asked to rank housing issues in order of importance, 1 being the highest most important ranking, and 5 being the lowest, least important ranking. Figure 1 shows the summary of those rankings. “Housing affordability” and “Supporting housing in appropriate locations” were the top two highest priority items. “Limiting housing in inappropriate locations” was also ranked as important by many participants. Online open house participants were also asked to score their support for the housing goals “as written.” The average support score was 79.1 out of 100 – a fairly high score. Open House and Online Survey Summary Page 7 Figure 3. Ranking Housing Issues URBAN FORM AND DEVELOPMENT Comments about the location and type of housing to support future growth included the following. • Develop a housing plan that slowly radiates out from a town/city center. • Development of taller/denser housing in urban areas will help protect rural areas and natural places. • Thoughtful planning for new developments to ensure access to open space and nature for residents. • Increase housing where infrastructure can support it, and where risks of natural hazards are lower. • Explore tiny homes, cottage clusters, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), and other innovative housing types – including in areas outside of city limits. • Sprawl is not an answer. • The development process should include dedications/offsets for conservation/natural preservation. • High cost of housing due to building code, development code, zoning requirements. • Rural ADUs will result in more lost habitat, more traffic, more crowding. • Loosen restrictions on ADU’s and second homes. • We should avoid robust development on most high-risk areas of wildland urban interface. “Smart growth is crucial to preserve and support healthy wildlife populations. We must avoid sprawl.” Online Open House comment “ADU’s in rural land is permitted by state law. Proposed regulations by Commissioners are too strict, especially as to size (too small) location on property, etc. Must be used to expand our housing supply for rentals (not vacation rentals).” Online Open House comment. Open House and Online Survey Summary Page 8 • Consider impacts on wildlife and habitat – infill development is better for environmental impacts. • There will always be a high demand to live here – we can’t accommodate everybody. • Cottage development can help by reducing the number of wells/septic areas needed. • Keep new housing inside Urban Growth Boundaries. • When moving the UGB boundaries, use existing man-made boundaries like paved roads and rivers as boundaries. This help provide a fire break between subdivisions and the WUI. • Not everyone wants to live within the UGB. Encourage more options for rural residential living, which makes Deschutes County great. • Mis-designated EFU land may be appropriate for residential growth. • Preserve rural character of Deschutes County. HOMELESSNESS Participants had a lot to say about homelessness in Deschutes County, both about the negative impacts of illegal camping and the need for more services and “safe parking” areas for people. Some comments and topics are shown below. • [We need] a strong plan to get the homeless population under control and off of our streets and BLM lands. [Consider] drug treatment facilities, mental health services, Re-locating out of the area. • No more RV and tent cities/communities, they don't pay taxes and use abundant resources in our community at the taxpayer expense. • Lack of available “Safe parking” areas for people in cities. Provide facilities for people living in vans/RVs. • Not enough services/shelter locations in Deschutes County. • Address homeless camps on public land, this is a huge hazard on many levels. • Find a way to keep homeless out of our forests beyond the 14 day limit, which could mean gates on forest service roads. WORKFORCE HOUSING These comments address the need for housing of people in the Deschutes County workforce generally earning the area’s median income or lower. • There is not enough housing at prices that teachers, healthcare workers, emergency responders, service industry workers, and public sector employees can afford. “[Deschutes County needs] better preventative measures for houselessness.” Online Open House comment “We need slow, managed, careful growth.” Online Open House comment “Grow up, not out. Do not allow Central Oregon to sprawl like the Denver area.” Online Open House comment Open House and Online Survey Summary Page 9 • Destination resorts should be required to have employee housing (dorms, apartments) to reduce traffic/emissions. • Missing middle housing and workforce housing should be developed. • Affordable housing is critical. Consider county-owned properties. RURAL HOUSING Forms of development in rural areas was mentioned, as summarized below: • Rural housing development is mimicking urban development, which is a problem. • Look to other communities for sustainable/appropriate rural development. • Rural zoning should recognize local CCRs. ROLE OF THE COUNTY Many comments addressed the importance of Deschutes County’s governance system and their ability to enact the Comprehensive Plan’s goals. • The Commission structure is not functioning well/is problematic. • The County should enforce existing rules. • Work with partners (UDWSC, USFS, others) to address issues. • The county should monitor/track development and other metrics. • Advocacy bodies are a problem for sensible regulations in Central Oregon. WATER USE The issue of water use in Deschutes County is connected to most others addressed in the Comprehensive Plan. While participants discussed water rights in relation to Population Growth and Housing, the topic is described in its own heading in more detail later in this document. ECONOMY & JOBS Open house participants had a broad range of thoughts about economic development and jobs in Deschutes County. The figure below shows a high level of support from online open house participants for the County’s existing economic goal in the Comprehensive Plan. Figure 4. Online Open House Support for Jobs & Economy Goal Open House and Online Survey Summary Page 10 Participants in engagement activities frequently mentioned: • The need for a strong and diverse economy overall. • Tensions between economic uses of land (tourism, urban development) and other priorities such as natural resources. • Need for more job training/education opportunities in Central Oregon. • Opportunities for County incentives in particular industries to support strategic economic development. • Workforce housing and childcare as an impediment to economic development. More detailed comments on this topic of Economy and Jobs are provided below. ECONOMIC STRENGTH AND DIVERSITY Participants in engagement events cited strong interested in a robust local economy, though they differed in opinion about the emphasis the County should have and the economic and other tradeoffs that ought to be made. • A more diverse economy is needed. • Maintain rural lifestyle by supporting rural economic sectors like Outdoor Recreation and Agriculture on rural lands. • Dense urban areas are a strong economic driver. • Aerospace is an opportunity. • Development of more housing is an economic driver. • Urban development does more harm than good in terms of the economy. Open House and Online Survey Summary Page 11 • Short-term rentals are an economic driver, bringing tourists and commerce to the county. • Wildlife is an economic asset – bird watchers, hunters, etc. • Natural resources (especially dark skies) are an economic asset. • County should be more of an advocate for businesses. • More public and private partnerships. • The high cost of living is an impediment to economic development. • Improvements to the airport are an economic opportunity. • Destination resorts are not a source of sustainable economic development. • The recreation-themed economy is a major strength of the county. • Small businesses/home occupations should be supported by the County. JOB TRAINING/EDUCATION Respondents mentioned opportunities to educate and train the labor force in Central Oregon with high quality universities and job training. • Improve education opportunities for the local labor force, including emerging sectors and continuing education. • Target sustainable sectors/greenhouse gas reductions for growth in the county. • A diverse economy is important. • Be strategic about business recruitment in the County. AGRICULTURAL JOBS Deschutes County has a long tradition of agriculture. The topic of agricultural jobs was mentioned frequently in open house comments. These comments included: • Jobs related to agriculture are a foundational part of Deschutes County. • Hobby farms can be a small-scale economic driver and support restaurants. • Support Community Supported Agriculture. • Vegetable farming isn’t very profitable in the county – greenhouses, and livestock are. • Agricultural tourism/ecotourism in smaller communities. • Local support for family farms. “East Oregon will need a university center in par with U of O and O State to anchor future technologies development.” -Online Open House comment Open House and Online Survey Summary Page 12 AGRICULTURAL AND FOREST LAND USES Deschutes County is comprised primarily of agricultural and forest lands, and how this land is used was a key topic for open house participants. Participants frequently mentioned: • Need for changes to the “Exclusive Farm Use” zone that better align with the growing capacity of the land. • No new development on EFU land. • There need to be more allowances for development on EFU land. • Water conservation and preservation practices. More detailed comments on the topic of Agricultural Land and Forest Uses are provided below. A full list of comments can be found in the appendix. In addition, there is some overlap between these comments and those related to agricultural jobs in the previous section. FARMLAND AND FARM PRACTICES Respondents mentioned the preservation of farmland and discussed key farm practices. • Identify good farmland for preservation. Reassess the current criteria for “high value” farmland. • Prioritize farmers and ranchers farmland. • Improve and modernize farming practices. • Farmland is beneficial to wildlife for feeding, even if they generally live on BLM/Forest Service land. • Rezone marginal farmland. • Create more opportunities for hobby farming. • Small hobby farms are better suited for residential uses. • Forest land should not be used for logging. • Support sustainable/organic agriculture. • High desert soils are unsuitable for crops. • Educate urban residents about rural land use. • Preserve and foster healthy farm land, forest land, and water. • Low value crops (hay) versus other crops. • Re-evaluate irrigation/water rights. • Think about water conservation for farmland. (vertical farming). • Development on farmland is a problem. FOREST LAND AND FORESTRY PRACTICES Deschutes County has vast forest land and a long tradition of forest practices. The topic of forest land was mentioned frequently. • Focus on forest thinning in the Wildland Urban Interface. “The County needs to partner with K-12 and post-secondary schools, farming organizations & businesses, and researchers to promote ag skills, science, and opportunities to children, teens and college students.” Online Open House comment Open House and Online Survey Summary Page 13 “Create an incentive based program for juniper tree removal. They are a major fire hazard and removal could help with groundwater recharge.” Online Open House comment • Do not approve development in forest areas. • Forest land that is not high quality may be a good area for new residential development. • Forest management is important for wildfire prevention. • Forest areas are important for recreation. • Skyline Forest should be protected from development. • Loss of forest land is occurring too quickly. • The County should manage its own forest land and harvest its forest resources. JUNIPER TREE REMOVAL Many comments mentioned removal of Juniper trees as a solution to water problems. • Remove Juniper trees to alleviate water issues and improve biodiversity. Pay landowners to remove these trees. • Incentives for removing junipers for water reasons. • Greatly reduce juniper on public and private lands to improve water table and biodiversity. DIFFERENCES OF OPINION: FARMS AND FORESTS • A range of opinions were expressed on the best use of farm and forest land. In particular, many respondents said that farm/forest designations use allows too much development, too many hobby farms, etc.; while other respondents indicated that farm/forest designations are applied to land that is unproductive and could be better used for urban uses. • It was not clear that any particular location or other characteristic was associated with a particular opinion on this topic. Open House and Online Survey Summary Page 14 RECREATION AND TOURISM Recreation and tourism are important parts of what makes Deschutes County great. Online open house participants were asked to rank their level of support for existing recreation goals in the Comprehensive Plan. Figure 5. Online Open House Rating of Recreation Goals Participants in engagement activities frequently mentioned: • Tourism draws of natural resources, wildlife, dark skies, and scenic views. • Negative impacts to wildlife and habitat of heavy recreational in natural areas. • Concern about the development of destination resorts and their impacts. More detailed comments on the topic of Recreation and Tourism are provided below. A full list of comments can be found in the appendices. DESTINATION RESORTS Open House and Online Survey Summary Page 15 Numerous comments about destination resorts were received – many of them are included as part of other topics in this report. Comments included: • Balance protection of wildlife while expanding recreational access. • Do not build more destination resorts, golf courses, etc. • We need more destination resort development. • Remember, Mt. Bachelor is a destination resort. • Destination resorts are a water issue. The County should impose restrictions on operations/development. PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES FOR RECREATION The tension between recreational use and natural resource protection is evident among participants. • Fish and water conservation are key for recreation. • Maintain open space and protect wildlife for recreation. • There are increased demands on recreation areas without declining natural habitat. • Not all areas are recreational – protect natural habitat. VISITORS The impact of visitors on the County’s natural areas and recreation sites was a concern for participants. • More permits could mean too many visitors and cause a serious impact to wildlife. • Infrastructure maintenance and expansion is needed with population increase. • Our county is overly reliant on recreation/tourism. • The hiking permit system needs refinement. • Floaters in the Deschutes River are a problem. Specifically, because of bathroom needs. • We need to balance the need for tourists and the need for environmental sustainability. RECREATIONAL FACILITIES Participants had some ideas for new recreational facilities that the County could support, and issues with current facilities. • The current mountain bike trails are great, keep improving them. • Electric bikes/quads are a problem on trails. Rider education is important. • Sharing trails with horses is problematic. • We need better parking at Tumalo Falls. • Access to recreation is important for Deschutes County. • Preserve Skyline Forest for habitat and recreation. • We should have more community events (arts fairs, etc.). • County should encourage USFS and BLM to provide recreational facilities. Open House and Online Survey Summary Page 16 HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES Acknowledging previous landowners and preserving the County’s historical and cultural resources are both important, as noted by respondents. • Land acknowledgement of previous landowners, native tribes, indigenous cultures is important. Especially at historic sites. A signage program would be appropriate. • Preserve Worrel Wayside. • The High Desert Museum is a great asset and should continue to support indigenous culture. • The dry climate helps preservation. • Less emphasis on white settlers. • Deschutes Historical Museum is a cultural resource. DIFFERENCES OF OPINION: RECREATION AND TOURISM • Online open house participants who gave their zip code as 97707 (the Sunriver area) had a higher level of support for the County’s existing recreation policies (an average rating of 48/100) than respondents from other areas, though the number of respondents was small. • Respondents generally appeared to appreciate recreational opportunities but most comments that mentioned recreation and tourism were in opposition to new destination resorts. “Develop modern cultural resources, [don’t] just preserve old ones. Bend and surrounding communities need performance space and large venues for sporting events.” Online open house comment Open House and Online Survey Summary Page 17 NATURAL RESOURCES Deschutes County’s natural resources are a key component of its high quality of life. Participants in engagement activities frequently mentioned: • Impacts of human activity such as development, fencing, and recreation on wildlife habitat and migration. • Dark skies as a natural resource. • Scenic views as a natural resource. • The County has a role in preserving wilderness and dark skies by conducting inventories and creating/enforcing regulations. More detailed comments on the topic of Natural Resources are provided below. A full list of comments can be found in the appendices. WILDLIFE AND HABITAT Many comments addressed the importance of Deschutes County’s wildlife and their habitat. • Loss of habitat is harming all wildlife in Central Oregon. • We need education for natural habitat management on private properties. • Fencing is a big issue for habitat migration. • Residential and commercial development have a large impact on birds. • Preserve native species, including plants. • Identify and protect wildlife corridors throughout the County. • Update wildlife inventories. • Build more wildlife passages beneath roadways. • Construction with glass causes bird collisions. • Partner with USFS for firewood cutting permits to help with thinning. • Protect Sage Grouse habitat. • Protect mule deer and their migration routes. • Reduce cougar predation. • The goals in the Comprehensive Plan are good, but we are not doing a good job of meeting them. • No ADUs, no solar power development in wildlife areas. • We need to protect trees, they provide ecosystem services. “We can lead the way in preserving our wildlife and natural spaces by not allowing them to be destroyed despite pressure." Online open house comment Open House and Online Survey Summary Page 18 Dark Skies lighting ordinance. DARK SKIES "Dark skies” refers to implementing ordinances or policies that reduce the amount of light pollution caused by development. Many community members shared interest in the County enforcing a • Dark skies are an important amenity and important for wildlife migration. • Require dark skies design and enforce current standards (Code provision 2.15.2400). • Provide funding for dark skies improvements. • Educate the public about rules and the importance of dark skies. WATER USE The issue of water use in Deschutes County is connected to many other topics addressed in the Comprehensive Plan. While participants discussed water rights in relation to Natural Resources, the topic is described in its own heading here and elsewhere in this document. DIFFERENCES OF OPINION: NATURAL RESOURCES • Dark Skies. These comments were most prevalent at the Redmond Area and Sisters Area open houses, though it is hard to infer that dark skies matter more to community members in any particular location. “We have done a poor job of considering and planning for actual habitat connectivity that facilitates animal movement." Online open house comment Open House and Online Survey Summary Page 19 NATURAL HAZARDS Participants in engagement activities were very interested in the topic of Natural Hazards, including local events such as fire, drought, and winter storms, as well as the impacts of global events such as climate change and habitat loss. Participants frequently mentioned the following: • The Comprehensive Plan should other address other hazards, including: o Climate Change o Cascadia Subduction Zone Earthquake o Drought • Development in hazardous areas should be avoided. • Development poses a strain to the water system in Central Oregon. • Loss of agricultural land (soil, nutrients) is a hazard. More detailed comments on the topic of Natural Hazards are provided below. A full list of comments can be found in the appendices. CLIMATE CHANGE • Climate Change is a natural hazard and should be addressed in the Comprehensive Plan. • Climate change will affect temperatures and snowfall in Central Oregon. • We should do more to address the causes of some of these hazards and become carbon neutral as a County. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS These comments address the need to prepare for emergencies that were identified in Deschutes County. These include earthquakes, wildfires, climate change, droughts, etc. • Surprise that “Winter Storm” ranked highly. • Community events and drills for disaster preparedness are a good idea. • Need to ensure emergency evacuation routes in rural areas. • Create inventory of properties with backup power. “We cannot continue to build in the wild land/urban interface.” Online open house comment Open House and Online Survey Summary Page 20 • Education about defensible space, landscaping, and water use is important. Especially for new residents. • Stop rezones to rural residential, this leads to hazardous development. EARTHQUAKES Even though direct seismic impacts of a Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake are likely to be low for Deschutes County, commentors noted that there will be significant economic and other impacts following such an event. • No mention of Cascadia event in current materials. • Need for stricter building standards (steel- reinforced cement) for safety. • We need to prepare for the Cascadia event which will make our region the center for much of Oregon. WILDFIRE PREVENTION AND MITIGATION Deschutes County residents are aware of the need for wildfire mitigation and prevention. Commentors noted threats and offered suggestions for decreasing fires. • Dry forests near residential areas are a problem. • Education and standards for defensible space and evacuation are important. • More coordination between federal, state, and county is needed to address wildfire prevention. • Insurance against wildfire is costly. • Many people (elderly and vulnerable people especially) need grant funds to help with fire mitigation. • Crooked River Ranch area needs better evacuation signage. • Fuel breaks for homes are a problem for wildlife. • Need county coordination and enforcement of wildfire mitigation. • Illegal camping is a wildfire threat. • Direct development away from areas of high risk. Especially resort development. • Fuel reductions are important. • Direct resources to home hardening, not fuel reductions. • Wildfire smoke is also a threat. “Wildfire is our biggest issue.” Online open house comment “Earthquakes are not common here, but they can destroy large areas and population centers. All new buildings should be built to withstand these events.” Online open house comment “While not a direct impact seismically, Deschutes County will be the statewide response center, impacting traffic, airport use, and fairgrounds.” Online open house comment Open House and Online Survey Summary Page 21 REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT The following comments relate to the requirements for new development that participants in engagement activities suggested. • Mandate sprinklers, fire resistant construction, fire department access, for all new development. • Fire-safe design should be required in all new buildings. • Change the building code and landscaping requirements. • New rural development (homes, ADUs) should pay for needed roads. Open House and Online Survey Summary Page 22 WATER USE Drought, water conservation, and the role that Deschutes County plays were frequently mentioned by participants in engagement activities. This topic touches on many aspects of the Comprehensive Plan. This was not identified in engagement materials as a primary topic for the Open Houses, but comments related to water are summarized here, given the extent of discussion around it. More detailed comments on the topic of Water Use are provided below. A full list of comments can be found in the appendices. Generally: • Access to water is the biggest issue for the County. • Education about the important of water conservation is important. • Education about how abundant the aquifer in Deschutes County is important. • Don’t allow wells for new recreational purposes. No new manmade lakes or golf courses. • Reuse and conserve water. • Remove Juniper trees to help aquifer. • Pipe the canal to conserve water. • Piping the canal will negatively impact homes. Only few will benefit. • Piping canals will benefit all – use reclaimed land for paths. • Access to well water for rural residents is a serious issue. Wells are drying up. • Protect water rights for farmers. • Look to other arid locations for examples. WATER RIGHTS Water use is governed by a system of water rights in Deschutes County. Participants in engagement activities participants expressed interest in changing this regime. • Water rights system is outdated and run counter to the County’s goals. The law needs to be rewritten to encourage conservation. • Wickiup Reservoir protocols can help the County. • Hobby farms are a problem for water use – their water rights are valuable even if not used. • County needs to ensure water availability to allow new development. • Incentives are wrong in current water regime. • Deny development to preserve water for other uses. • New residential development will increase domestic water needs. “Rethink how water is distributed get away from "use it or lose it" mentality. Reward farmers for conservation and sharing.” Online open house comment Open House and Online Survey Summary Page 23 PUBLIC FACILITIES AND PARKS Public facilities and parks were a topic of discussion during the open house. Participants mentioned infrastructure investments such as internet service in rural areas, and the need for a parks and recreation department. Comments are summarized below: • A need for a parks department and more recreation opportunities, including campgrounds, trails, indoor pool facilities, etc. • Support the expansion of high-speed internet to rural communities. This supports residents and enables residents to work from home. • Support more funding for our school systems and opportunities for our children. • Parks are needed in Tumalo specifically, Cook + 4th irrigation district owned property. • Access to Whychus Creek needed. • Maintain Dusty Loop. • E-bikes on trails - friction between users. TRANSPORTATION Transportation was a major topic of discussion during the engagement events (characterized as “Getting Around” in open house materials). The topic of transportation includes personal vehicles, freight movement, and transit, as well as bicycle/pedestrian transportation in urban areas as well as rural areas. Participants frequently mentioned: • Heavy congestion on rural roads and on county highways. • Desire for bicycle connectivity between cities and access to recreational areas. • Conflicts between transportation and access for vehicles/bicycles and wildlife. • Desire for expanded regional public transportation and access to recreation via transit. • Desire for more electric vehicle charging locations and other alternative transportation options. • Suggestion that special accommodations for e-bikes (which may increase the range of riders and can also lead to greater conflicts on bike paths/trails) are needed. • Recognition that not everyone can ride a bike everywhere – safe, efficient, and reliable transportation via cars is still very important. • Plan for future growth and traffic congestion. More detailed comments on the topic of Transportation are provided below. A full list of comments can be found in the appendices. WALKING, BIKING, AND EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES Community members expressed the need for upgrades to facilities for walking and biking as a mode of transportation and recreation. Commenters expressed a desire for safety related improvements and regional connections. Separation between users, such as equestrian users and cyclists, or e-bike Open House and Online Survey Summary Page 24 users and non-motorized bikes was also noted as a community concern. Participants frequently mentioned: • Safe bike routes along major highways are needed (since there aren’t many alternative routes). Some of these are scenic bikeways and warrant wider pavement or their own paths. • Sidewalks and bike lanes needed Eagle Road at Neff/Butler Market Road. • Ways to cross Highway 97 (in Bend specifically) are needed. • Rickard Road is a popular cycling route, but it was recently re-paved without a bike lane. • Off-road paths for bicycles, e-bikes, and electric vehicles would be beneficial. Especially connecting urban areas and connecting communities in Sisters Country. • Bike path from Lava Butte to Bend. • More bike and horse trails, and paved pathways to walk/roll. • E-bikes are going to become increasingly popular and will change transportation needs in the County. More types of users on trails will require the need for more trails. • Create e-bike paths on road shoulders (rather than new paved paths in the forest). • Updating roads to handle our increased traffic and provide bike lanes on newly paved roads. For example, roads out east, like Rickard Road, have recently been updated and paved, but a bike lane was not included. • Bike paths linking crossroads and Sisters and outlying communities to each other and to Metolius and Black Butte. • Bike lane and sidewalk on Eagle Rd between Neff and Butler Market. TRANSIT Participants had comments about bus and rail transit opportunities in the county to help move people around without relying on personal automobiles. The comments are below: • Consider a passenger rail to Hood River, Bend, Redmond. • Transit from La Pine to Madras is needed. • Transit to population centers, employment centers, and recreational areas is needed, better transit will reduce congestion on roadways. • Add park-and-ride facilities in key locations. • Passenger rail is possible and needed in the County, there are rail rights-of-way that can be used and expanded. • Transit from Bend to Redmond, including the Airport. • Need for a reliable and convenient bus system. • Regional train from Klamath to Bend to Portland, Bend to Boise. • The limited bus service in Bend is quite successful and offers rides within the city limits. The neighboring communities like Tumalo, Sisters, Redmond, and La Pine would benefit from “Support non-gas powered modes of transportation: bikes, walking, etc. How might these be a priority for how we design our community?” Online Open House comment “1 in 3 Redmondites commute to Bend daily (I'm one of them). To maintain regional economies, inter-city access needs to be possible for workers without a vehicle.” Online open house comment Open House and Online Survey Summary Page 25 good public transportation as well. If the service were coordinated with the same times that traffic is bad in Bend, like at 7:30 am, 10 am, noon, 3 pm and 5:30 pm, it would help with congestion as well. • Consider park-and-ride places for those in outlying areas like Tumalo, La Pine, and Sunriver to reduce the number of vehicles on the roads. • Acknowledge that not everyone rides a bike or is comfortable using public transportation. • Transportation needs to be integral and coincide with development. New development should come with a transportation plan to accommodate it. ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS Participants had comments about specific roadway improvements, noted here. • 97 Bypass needed (though probably impossible now). • Highway 97 and Baker Road needs improvements. • Planning for future increased travel on the roads; 97 cannot handle the traffic volume and that overflow is being pushed onto Old Bend Redmond Road. • Need to improve 97 for through traffic (Sisters specifically). • Roads are often too narrow for the amount of traffic they see. • Hemholtz/126 interchange needs improvement; there is currently no way South on Hemholtz. • 126/Camp Polk Rd needs turn lanes. • Cloverdale/Fryrear and 126 need better sight distances. • Don’t make Hamby another 27th (Bend). • Commuter traffic between Redmond and Bend is increasing. • Wickiup Junction improvements. • Need better connections between Redmond Airport and Bend (bypass Bend to the east). • Transportation improvements have not kept pace with the rate of growth in the County. • Over/under crossings of rail lines needed. • Prepare roads for snowfall. • Take the traffic around the city, not through it. Create another east/west access crossing. • Make Wall and Bond in old town pedestrian-only. • Repair and maintenance of roads, focused on the east side of town and less on the west side of town. • Consider alternate planning system, many roads are dead ends or zig roads. This is from years of lack of planning for future growth. The amount of money spent on traffic circles is ridiculous when roads are not maintained. ACCESS TO RECREATION/NATURE Getting to the County’s many natural areas and recreation sites is an important role of the transportation system, as noted by respondents. • Consider opportunities for enhanced connections to BLM and national forest. • Better transit access to recreation would reduce number of cars and parking needs. “Acknowledge that not everyone rides a bike or is comfortable using public transportation. [We need] safe roads and enforcement of traffic laws.” Online open house comment Open House and Online Survey Summary Page 26 • Pollution from transportation has negative effects on the environment and dark skies. • Improving access to nature and to the Deschutes River in particular can have negative impacts. • Parking areas at major recreational attractions are needed for safety (Tumalo Falls specifically). • Mt. Bachelor Ski Area should provide a bus service to and from the mountain throughout the day, as the road in winter can get crowded. This reduces the huge carbon footprint too. FUNDING Participants provided input on how to weigh the costs and benefits of transportation improvements. • Funding should be allocated to road improvement and maintenance. • Local gas tax or vehicle registration fee can offset funding costs. • Save money and let congestion happen. • Sprawling development patterns lead to higher road maintenance costs. SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE Transportation safety and maintenance of existing facilities was mentioned by participants, as well as the need for safer roads for all users. Comments included: • Speeding is dangerous to pedestrians and other road users. • Irresponsible behavior from some recreational users (ATVs, cyclists, e-bikes). • Too many deer are getting killed on roads. • The County can do a better job with plowing during the snow season. • Safer systems and routes and multi-modal transportation options. • We need safer roads with reduced speed limits. ONGOING ENGAGEMENT AND NEXT STEPS This was the first of two major pushes for public engagement as part of the Deschutes 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update. Additional meetings with the Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners are underway regarding Comprehensive Plan policies, and another phase of outreach will be conducted in Summer 2023. Additional input is always welcome at the project website. “Get rail mass transit easements set now for Bend to Redmond (including airport) to Sisters and La Pine.” Online open house comment Open House and Online Survey Summary Page 27 APPENDIX: A. OPEN HOUSE POSTERS B. OPEN HOUSE COMMENTS C. ONLINE OPEN HOUSE RESULTS DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix A APPENDIX A. OPEN HOUSE POSTERS DESCHUTES COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE OPEN HOUSE RESULTS, FALL 2022 WELCOME Project Timeline What challenges do you see? What opportunities do you see? Getting Around Deschutes County regularly updates its Transportation System Plan, which serves as the component of the Comprehensive Plan addressing walking, rolling, driving, and other forms of transportation in the County. The majority of roadways within the County are owned and operated by the County, US Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), or ODOT. As of March 2021, the County maintained approximately 41% of the lane miles of roadways within the unincorporated areas, ODOT maintained approximately 10%, and the US Forest Service/BLM maintained approximately 12%. The County is currently updating the Transportation System Plan, and more information is available at the Transportation System Plan Update website and Virtual Open House 1. Key Issues for the Comprehensive Plan Update: • Topics surrounding transportation are being reviewed and addressed through current Transportation System Plan (TSP) Update. The TSP will be adopted as the Transportation component of the Comprehensive Plan. H:\24\24964 - Deschutes County TSP\gis\Roadway Jurisdictions.mxd Date: 3/11/2021 BEARWALLOW RD PINE ST COFFEY RD S E SHERMANRD GLASS BUTTE RD GRINSTEAD RD F O X B U T T E R D MERRILL RD BARR RD C A M P C R E E K R D S I S E M O R E R D MONTGOMERY RD FORD RD S U G A R PIN E B U T T E R D FREDERICK BUTTE RD MOFFITTRD PINE MOUNTAIN RD NERSHALL RD TO D D LAKE R D S C H R A E DER RD vÍÎ31 vÍÎ126vÍÎ242 ß/97 ß/20 PO W ELL B U T T E H W Y S C E N T U R Y D R DAY RD W ARDRD FRYREAR R D THREECREEKS RD M ASTENRD W ILT RD RICKARD RD CLINEFALLSRD SKYLINER S R D DODDS RD HUNTINGTONRD NW LOWER BRIDGE WAY HOLMESRD FS22 ALFALFA MARKET RD BURGES S R D FS 15 FS 41 R IV E R S U M M IT DR FS 40 FS44 PAU L INA LAKE RD FS4606 FS 23 CHINAHATRD BendUGB La PineUGB RedmondUGB SistersUGB State Roads County Roads BLM/Forest Service Local Access Road Private Unknown Parks Water Data Source: Deschutes County Figure 2 Functional Roadway ClassificationsDeschutes County, Oregon [0 8 Miles What challenges do you see? What opportunities do you see? Housing is a foundational issue for Deschutes County and its residents. The County plays a variety of roles to help meet housing needs, as follows: • The County partners with incorporated communities to coordinate land in the vicinity of Urban Growth Boundaries • Rural Residential developments in Resort communities such as Sunriver and Black Butte are under the jurisdiction of the County. • Deschutes County provides building permit services for some jurisdictions • Deschutes County partners with NeighborImpact, Housing Works, Veterans village, and other organizations to address affordable housing. New housing in Oregon is generally limited to areas within Urban Growth Boundaries. In Deschutes County, this means the cities of Bend, Redmond, La Pine, and Sisters. Other “Rural Residential” areas outside of Urban Growth Boundaries face strict limitations - therefore most growth in the County is expected to occur within its Urban Growth Boundaries. Housing 23,100 30,442 62,142 74,958 115,367 157,211 187,621 199,793 244,018 289,225 334,042 385,803 432,930 - 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 250,000 300,000 350,000 400,000 450,000 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 2018 2020 2030 2040 2050 2060 2068 Key Issues for the Comprehensive Plan Update: • Continued strong overall population growth, coupled with significant rural residential development is creating rural residential growth pressures and concerns about impacts on County character and resources • Increased growth and development in cities likely will continue to lead to urban/rural conflicts and pressures on rural facilities • Relationship to wildfire risk and impacts (see natural hazards) • Increased growth may impact wildlife and their habitat Historical and Forecast Population for Deschutes County What challenges do you see? What opportunities do you see? Informed by an understanding of natural hazards, Deschutes County can reduce the risks to property, environmental quality, and human safety by planning for land use patterns and site- specific development. The County’s policies provide the framework for evaluating land use actions for their exposure to potential harm from natural hazards. Deschutes County, along with regional partners, developed a Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan in 2021. Wildfire The last 10 years have seen a dramatic increase in homes and communities building farther into the “Wildland Urban Interface” (WUI) throughout the West, and Deschutes County is no exception. While Oregon’s land use and zoning laws limit WUI building more than most Western states, the County has still seen a significant increase in building and population growth – statistically increasing the chance of property damage and/or loss of life due to wildfire. Drought and Water Use Recent years have seen “exceptional drought” levels which have led to irrigation shutoffs especially in the less senior North Irrigation district. Increasing temperatures, longer growing seasons, and earlier snowmelt peak are all likely to exacerbate this problem. Deschutes County is in collaboration with Oregon Water Resources Department staff to better understand and address this issue. These measures include capping and piping irrigation canals in the Central Oregon Irrigation District and transferring rights between the districts while maintaining delivered volumes. Winter Storms Deschutes County is susceptible to extreme winter storms and rainfall. High rainfall accumulation in a short period of time increases the probability of landslides. Models predict that the changing climate will result in more extreme winter storms and rainfall in the Pacific Northwest. However, many of the climatic factors that drive those extreme storms are confined to the west side of the Cascades. Natural Hazards Key Issues for the Comprehensive Plan Update: • Most significant hazards: winter storms, wildfires, windstorms, drought • Significant attention on wildfire prevention and mitigation strategies, given increasing prevalence and impacts; exacerbated by rising temperatures and water supply impacts • Strong relationship between water supply, water infrastructure, and wildfire- related impacts • Increasing growth in rural development and housing leading to increasing risk and proximity to wildfires (wildfire urban interface) • Winter storms are most significant hazard identified in county; policies needed to address • Continued increases in temperature likely to lead to decreasing snowpack • Hydrologic conditions in most of County indicate continued adequate supply of water (some debate) • Availability and access of well water for residential uses. • Interest in incentives and policies surrounding water conservation for all users. What challenges do you see? What opportunities do you see? Deschutes County does not directly provide parks and recreation services. The County partners with local parks and recreation districts (such as the Bend Parks and Recreation District, La Pine Parks and Recreation District, Redmond Area Parks and Recreation District, and Sisters Parks and Recreation District), as well as the federal Bureau of Land Management to provide recreation opportunities. The only public parks the County maintains are a section of the County Fairgrounds and the Worrell Wayside in downtown Bend. However, although there is no County parks department, there are County-owned properties which are designated as park lands. Starting in 1994 the County began to designate certain sensitive properties along rivers, creeks or streams or with wildlife, wetlands or other values, as open space. Destination resorts are another important recreational asset in Deschutes County. The County administers land use regulations governing the siting and other aspects of destination resorts to balance their economic benefit with natural resources, scenic views, safety, and other issues. Recreation Key Issues for the Comprehensive Plan Update: • Access to recreation a defining characteristic and economic driver in County • Most recreational opportunities and resources managed by other agencies and operators • County not a significant parks provider but does own property throughout the county, many of which are designated for natural resource/open space protection • Recreation in the future is expected to be impacted by increased wildfire and smoke, water quality issues, drought, and increased human activity; managing these conditions in coordination with the County’s partners will be a key challenge for the future • Conflicts between different types of recreational users are important to address What challenges do you see? What opportunities do you see? Deschutes County has 13 nationally registered historic and cultural sites and 35 locally significant historic sites. The County currently administers grant programs and zoning requirements to preserve and restore these sites. In 2022, the County’s Historic Landmarks Commission identified three key goals: • Collaborate: Strengthen the network of historic preservation and community partners through collaboration. • Coordinate: Facilitate program administration and special projects that provide opportunities to expand the scope and benefits of the historic preservation. • Educate: Promote educational opportunities highlight the value, benefits, responsibilities, and requirements of historic preservation. Historic & Cultural Resources What challenges do you see? What opportunities do you see? Farming in Deschutes County According to the 2017 Census of Agriculture, Deschutes County has 134,600 acres in farms, of which 36,000 (about 27%) is irrigated. The 2017 Census of Agriculture profiles Deschutes County as primarily consisting of small acreage, hobby farms and other relatively small agricultural operations. As of 2017, there are approximately 1,484 farms, an increase of 16% from 2012. The average size of a farm in Deschutes County is 91 acres (a decrease of 11% from 2012). Lands engaged in farming activities total 134,600 acres, a minor 3% increase from 2012. Only 27% (26,029 acres) of land engaged in farm activities are irrigated. The majority of farm related operations are permitted outright in the Exclusive Farm Use Zone. The largest trend in non-residential approvals on farmland between 2018 and 2019 were for marijuana production followed by processing of farm crops, and accessory uses related to other activities on the property. Water usage in the county is strictly regulated and dependent on precipitation in the Cascades. The total water available for human use, including municipal and irrigation uses, is fixed. No additional water rights can be issued without the decommissioning of a previous claim. Therefore, there is little opportunity to expand irrigated farming in the county. Existing farms, however, have relatively generous irrigation rights, which have rarely been fully utilized, and are expected to have sufficient water to cope with increasing temperatures. Forest Land in Deschutes County Approximately 1,032,436 acres of Deschutes County area zoned for Forest Use. A third of these are on public lands, in which the County has no planning authority. Historically, forestry on public and private land was a primary industry in Central Oregon with key mill sites along the Deschutes River in Bend. Over time, species protections, international competition, and new technologies have reduced the overall footprint of the timber industry in Central Oregon. Recently, land uses are shifting toward recreation and residential development in these natural resource areas. Farms & Forests Key Issues for the Comprehensive Plan Update: • Prevalence of small “hobby farms” with low farm income • Increased desire/need for agri-tourism activities to supplement farm land • Preservation and support of high quality farm land • Declining timber production, particularly on public land • Prevalence of non-farm dwellings in resource zones in comparison to other counties; due in part to less productive soils and irrigation constraints • Challenges with irrigation piping projects • Changes in water supply and growing season likely to impact future agricultural production • Interest in opportunities to improve on- farm water efficiencies, including off- stream water storage What challenges do you see? What opportunities do you see? Deschutes County’s economy was initially built around farming and logging. As those sectors declined, recreation and tourism increased as people were drawn to the beauty and opportunities to recreate on public lands. The high quality of life became a draw for employers and employees alike. Deschutes County partners with Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO) to meet the needs of current and future businesses in the County. EDCO has identified the following key industries for the County: • Bioscience • Specialty Food & Beverage • Advanced Manufacturing • Outdoor • High Technology (software and hardware) • Aviation and Aerospace • Agriculture • Brewing & Distilling COVID-19 Impacts Deschutes County’s economy was impacted by the impacts of COVID-19. The State of Oregon Governor’s Regional Solutions Team for Central Oregon has identified the following priorities as emerging issues impacting Deschutes County and its cities in a post-COVID-19 world. • Grow Oregon State University – Cascades campus and programming • Increase workforce housing • Increase supply of qualified workers • Funding and completion of significant infrastructure projects • Childcare • Small business recovery • Encourage water conservation/restoration, improve availability • Resilience/emergency preparedness Jobs & Economy Photo Credit: Bend Research Photo Credit: Tim Park Key Issues for the Comprehensive Plan Update: • Continued strong economic growth, including in trade and transportation, education and health care, tourism, and agriculture/forestry (at a somewhat declining rate) • EDCO is the County’s economic development agency; continued strong coordination with them is essential • Increased pressure to rezone or expand property already in Rural Commercial and Rural Industrial zoned properties due to limited economic potential in other zones. • Increased economic activity in unincorporated communities (Tumalo, Terrebonne, Sunriver). • Economic opportunities and challenges from destination resort development. • Potential for new or innovate economic activities What challenges do you see? What opportunities do you see? Deschutes County is home to many natural resources, which form the basis for the County’s vibrant outdoor recreation opportunities. Natural resources in Deschutes County are abundant. Wildlife, scenic views of forests and peaks, and open spaces to preserve habitat and native vegetation are among the County’s top assets. Oregon Statewide Planning Goal 5 governs Natural Resources, Scenic and Historic Areas, and Open Spaces. Through this goal, the County maintains an inventory of protected resources in order to preserve them for future generations. Protected Wildlife Resources Deschutes County has some of the broadest and most robust wildlife protections in the State of Oregon, covering a variety of species. Some of these protections include mapped habitats such as Deer Winter Range, Deer Migration Range, Antelope Habitat, Golden Eagle – Sensitive Bird Habitat, and Elk Habitat. Other species are commonly found in protected riparian areas, such as wetlands and floodplains. Unmapped habitats exist for fish, furbearers, waterfowl, and upland game birds. Scenic Views and Open Space The 2010 Greenprint for Deschutes County listed protection of scenic viewsheds as one of the top five community priorities for conservation in the rural County. The County has several designated scenic corridors, including scenic bikeways, highways, and wild and scenic river sections. With close to 80% of the County under public ownership, many community members enjoy access to natural resources on public lands. A perennial issue among community members is preserving scenic views and open spaces closer to home on undeveloped private properties. Natural Resources & Open Space Key Issues for the Comprehensive Plan Update: • Continued development pressures impacting wildlife populations, in particular mule deer. • Interest in continued preservation of scenic views and open spaces throughout Deschutes County • Recognition of benefits of “dark skies” to residents and the economy DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix B APPENDIX B. COMMUNITY FEEDBACK MATRIX DESCHUTES COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE OPEN HOUSE RESULTS, FALL 2022 Redmond OH 10.25.22 Natural Resources Challenges Opportunities Updating data related to wildlife habitats and sensitive  riparian areas Recognizing that ag land is beneficial to wildlife. US F&W  has reconized in other areas in the state that a large % of  wildlife feed on ag lands but go back to BLM and FS land at  night Please push "dark skies" regulations, we Eliminate commission structure to provide a balanced  appraoch to wildlife resource mgmt. Establish sub‐group  to manage. Pressure to change land use law Stronger economy = move support for protecting natural  values 500 million birds die on residential zones each year.  Similiar amount on commercial = 1 billion birds a year lost.  non‐raptor birds like songbirds, waterbirds (herons), game  brids (quail), grassland birds. State of birds 2022 = loss in  across most birds Habitat loss could be addressed through educational  campaigns Let growth be  slow and controlled. We don't need golf  courses and resorts dropped into beautiful rural  environments Regulations and guidance on preventing window collisions  on both residential and commercial buildings. Cities across  US are doing this. Existing Commission disregards the responsibility to  protect wildlife resources Loss of habitat urbanization, window collissions as more  glass is used Loss of habitat is harming all CO wildlife Recreation Challenges Opportunities Balance protection of wildlife while expanding recreational  access More awareness, more ag ‐ urban partnerships Infrastructure maintenance and expansion with population  increase Birdwatching $$ requires thinking about more species than  deer and eagles. BW = 70 billion in US $$ More permits = too many people = serious impacts to  wildlife Page 1 Redmond OH 10.25.22 Farm Forest Challenges Opportunities I think it is short sighted to not look at EFU's that are not  productive as possible inclusion in UGB's.  Establish a process and regulations under which neighbors  can successfully complain about neighbors who do not  manage weed! Corporate farming and ranching (more in Jeff Co) Consistency in zoning in rural areas.  The build of nonfarming housing should be prohibited.  Only building that are beneficial to the farm should be  allowed. Farms with multiple housing for families living  and working on the farm should be allowed. water irrigation is currently outdated. Piping is overly  expensive and counter‐productive. Work with COID to  create improved balanced distribution... wasteful use upriver plenty of water but in the wrong places Housing Challenges Opportunities Minimum build costs due to code/zoning Infill (+1) housing should slowly radiate out from a town/city center Permitting ADUs outside of the city limits ‐ for county tax  payers Please, no more golf courses, "destination resorts", etc.  They are an insult to the rest of us that abide by  regulations they are an insult to the landscape ADUs  in rural land is permitted by state law. Proposed  regulations by Commissioners is too strict, especially as to  size (too small) location on property, etc. Must be used to  expand our housing suppply for rentals (not vacation  rentals). ADUS = more lost habitat, more roade use (that county  does not maintain) more wildlife collision a strong plan to get the homeles population under control  and off of our streets and BLM lands. Drug Treatment,   mental health services. Re‐locating out of the area. No  more RV and tent cities/communities. They don't pay taxes  and use abundant resources in our community @ tax  payer expense. providing housing for teachers, nurses, fire, public service  workers to retain, high quality experts Keep housing within UGB lines (+1) Page 2 Redmond OH 10.25.22 Nat Hazards Challenges Opportunities restrictions on resorts especially golf courses that use a lot  of water that a high desert doesn't have. Especially during  droughts encourage water‐wise landscaping The rural areas outside the SW of Redmond are  experiencing drying wells at an exceptional rate. Growth  ofplans such as destination resorts need to mitigate the  acceleration of drought and trying well water for  surrounding uses lobby for new legislation that addresses antiquated water  rights Buy out farms in upper ID. they waste water! Will the piping of the canals make the wells go dry? Is  there any compensation to help rural residents with the  expense of drilling their wells deeper.  Water going to hobby farms instead of wildlife, people,  and true farms.  Having personel of the water district do there job correctly  so water get to everyone. not just at the begining of the  irrgiation ditches Historical/Cultural Resources Challenges Opportunities The requirements when a historic site is on private  properties (+1) increased grant funding for landmark preservation (+1) lack of land acknowledgement of previous landowners ‐  native tribes, indigenous cultures Preservation! The dry climate helps. Don't lose the  opportunities! especially at hisotric sites but throughout County  acknowledge by erecting monuments to indigenous  cultures that have been on land before europeans Getting Around Challenges Opportunities Too many deer getting killed on roads re‐route hwy 97 bypass to actually bypass the mid‐town  area. Maybe go out by the airport and tie back in @ yew  ave. Veterans way is too  congested infill vs rural roads, less sprawl = longer county roads multi‐modal transportation options sprawl high cost of road maintenance public support for more roads improve connection btween RDM and Bend, bypass Bend  to east. Jobs Challenges Opportunities overreliance on RE and tourism Make sole proprietorships easy to form and run Keeping agriuclture and natural resources in the County so  they are an integral part in Deschutes County Wildlife resources esp birdwatching 320 species come thru  CO We can keep the natural environment as it is, and improve  it start up hubs Page 3 Redmond OH 10.25.22 Small Groups Pub Facilities/Rec 97 bypass was needed, probably impossible now increase in public transportation Save money, let congestion happen Change h20 laws Do/create h20‐shed/collaborative planning encourage hydrogen trains between Bend and Redmond Wildlife crossings  H20 for horse hobby farms should not take precedence  encourage canal piping Extend passenger rail to Bend/RDM, CO partner for  make "state of the County" address more public or  Small Groups Natural Resources/Hazards Wildfire! Climate change Increased costs for fire insurance Grants for fire mitigation should be directed to  elderly/vulnerable communities Better evacuation signage (crooked river ranch area) Education and/or regulations for windows to prevent bird  collisions Updates to wildlife overlays Education for natural habitat managment on private  properties Defensible space standards that incorporate wildlife  habitat protections Preservation of native plants Protections of dark skies and scenic views Balance concerns about housing w/habitat and natural  resources Advocate for water reuse and water conservation Page 4 Redmond OH 10.25.22 Small Groups Economy, Forestry, Ag Expansion/flexibility in sole property/home occupation Continous care retirement center ‐ nonprofit water (x2) local support for family farms (x2) Flexibility in agri‐tourism local commerce finding use for juniper trees (managing/removal and tax  breaks/incentives) increased support for CSAs Support for piping projects (x2), finding compromise (x2) lease opportunities for hobby farming partnership with USFS for firewood cutting permits, helps  with thinning UGB expansion econonmic development/assistance expansion of continuing education opportunities Tree mitigation/enhancement Small Groups Land use and Housing don't expand UGBs into Ag/EFU lands (x3) Destination resorts shouldn't be allowed to develop as  densely as they have. Equity for all property owners.  Updates to DR plan map ‐ remaining areas. Agency coordination issues for zone changes Dark skies panel ‐ need for ranchers, differing  perspectives. County should provide compliant light  fixtures in cases of CE or retrofitting Farm zoning ‐ needs more use allowances water access/irrigation an dlow farm profitability Development leads to decrease in wildlife habitat (x2) regs addressing wildlife collisions with cars, avian collisions  with windows need for regional approach in SB 100 development leads to road impacts/damage BOCC redone as a citizen/community committee or as  general vote to people on specific proposals True map‐based LR comp planning for residential  development Destination resorts/water impacts Development process should include dedications/offsets  for conservation/natural preservation Dwelling fuel breaks can lead to wildlife habitat loss Page 5 Redmond OH 10.25.22 Resdiential facilities ‐ need for continous care service  centers for aging population ‐ non‐profit,neighborhood  integrated ADUs in county for long term rental noxious week code enforcement and wildfire risk Psilocbyin use promoted in county, promote local support County/local supporting to bring commercial uses to  county (PR/marketing, general farm use support) County website for CSAs/farm connections Tiny homes ‐ opportunities? Challenges? more short term rental opportunities needed ‐ increased  commerce ?s on state requirements for separation between ADUs  and dwellings ‐ can county alter state‐level requirements? 710 Eden not responsible housing solution Proper communication locally Development = decreased wildlife habitat Consider the total impacts of different land use proposals Page 6 Sunriver OH 10.24.22 Natural Resources Challenges Opportunities How do we preserve the natural resoruces we have? Focus on more forest thinning Cutting out too much brush and trees, hur habitat and food sources. Land is becoming sterile - reference Sunriver.. all focus (too much) on fire (?landscape?)building up NOT out to limit urban growth boundary enforcement of wetland rules versus development \ Recreation Challenges Opportunities Can we afford an increased drain on our water resources? Great job w/ mountain bike trails (national forest) Hiking permit system needs refinement, find ways to  eliminate no shows maintain open space, protect wildlife too many floaters on Deschutes River ‐ they need places to  stop so that entire river's edge doesn't get pedestrian  overuse keep riparian areas safe. Floating port‐a‐potties?  (Agree!) Farm Forest Challenges Opportunities How do we address forest management to minimize fire  risks when the federal govt owns so much of Deschutes Co? Thin out USFS lands reduce wildfire threats rethink how water is distributed get away from "use it or  lose it" mentality. Reward farmers for conservation and  sharing. Housing Challenges Opportunities Do we have the water resoruces for the projected growth? access to recreation Affordable housing is critical Support maintaining urban growth boundaries/high density  urban areas Rural housing development  ‐wildlife combing zone ‐fences too high ‐clear cutting lots firewise mgmt turning forest area into city type landscape ‐longer commutes We have ENOUGH "Destination Resorts" How do we preserve the natural wonder that we have today Affordable housing for all income groups, especially workers  in communities  Page 7 Sunriver OH 10.24.22 Nat Hazards Challenges Opportunities nearby dry forests and dropping water table leves increase  risk of wildfire threat to homes and decreased ability to fight  the house fires review/revisit water master control protocols @wickiup  reservoir ‐ how can this help mitigate river levels for water  needs not nearly enough is being done on wildfire prevention.  There needs to be more fed/state/Co coordination. People  talk (?) then are reluctant to change, time is running ot Get ready for winter storms ELIMINATE LAWN IRRIGATION, especially for business (E.G.  surf thru car wash near fed meyer) and lawns residentials Historical/Cultural Resources Challenges Opportunities Add new historical buildings to inventory provide tour maps for day road trips so kids can lear our  history curriculum @ school to keep Deschutes history alive Getting Around Challenges Opportunities ? / Road crossing Butler. Wickiup Junction Focus on Wood bridge, Butler Market, (??) and Burgess Rd Regular busses from La Pine>Bend>Redmond 2‐4 times a day Completion of paved path from Lava Butte to Bend to  benefit E‐bike and other bke transp. More paved, more pathway for people and bike Jobs Challenges Opportunities commercial use in rural areas. County needs to respect  CC&Rs for HOA communities. Pole barn for rent in Homesite  DDRH unit 9 ‐ is negatively impacting the neighborhood  livability and property values good jobs good wages worker housing East oregon will need a university center in par with U of O  and O State to anchor future technologies development Page 8 Sunriver OH 10.24.22 Small Groups Pub Facilities/Rec Water levels in wells are dropping Water is the biggest issue (waste, enforcement needed) Facilities for people living in vans/RVs Wildfire is biggest issue Spread info on funds/programs available especially for low  income Bridges over railroad crossings 3 fire evacuations in past 5 years (all started by illegal  activity) How to encourage low water‐usage How will landfill handle pop growth? Terrebonne road projects should have happened Road system at edge of city limits EV charging stations ‐ county take lead on establishing,  better design to minimize wait time internet access for rural areas remove juniper to conserve water river is primiary recreation in area fire management in national forests ‐ who is leading? Love harper bridge access Bathroom faciltiies for people floating river Need proper parking lot for safety Natural Resources/Hazards mandatory fire sprinklers for all development additional fire dept access (ingress and egress) for all new  development County maintained registry of properties with backup power  and those vulnerable to isolation in hazard events Engage with federal and state agencies concerning wildfire  mitigation Engage with HOAs and other organizations on a County‐wide  wildfire standards Need a county‐wide wildfire mitigation plan and  enforcement mechanisms Voluntary wildfire mitigation review from community  members (UDRC.org) concerns about water waste and natural resource  management Page 9 Sunriver OH 10.24.22 Economy, Forestry, Ag Industry‐focused educational facilities (2 degree,  universities) as a foundation for Central and Eastern Oregon  (x6) What is Desch. Co's anchor/foundation? Ag, forestry... Hobby farms ‐ city/restaurant use H2O resources vs. econ development Keep Ag Land as Ag land More planned recreation, community‐grwoth. Quality of life,  macro‐big picture communal growth high‐speed internet providers and infrastructure Keep up the recreation themed economy (x2) Reliable bus/public tranpsortation system ‐ ease  traffic/commutes, park and ride? more seasonal/community events (art fairs, etc.) Take short‐term rental impacts into account Airport improvements Community ‐ care for your hometown. Hobby farms ‐ farmer's markets, providing for restaurants,  etc. Cost of living vs. job availability (x4) Increased school systems Increased children/childhood opportunities Land use and Housing zoning should recognize local CCRs (x2) Impacts on wildlife and habitat Stronger CE in WA zone, support for CE division More design criteria for resdiential Dev Water (x2) Wildlife as a consideration for Res. Dev Better wildfire managmeent in residential areas Better preventative measures for houselessness Focus on natural resources and wildfire for res dev Greater focus and increased research/transparency for  water resources in DC Better Understanding of regional capacity and expasion of  urban areas Consideration of transportation, minimize congestion Page 10 Sisters OH 10.20.22 Natural Resources Challenges Opportunities Educate/ban "party" lights ‐ dark sky and impacts on  migration patterns Monitor development in view corridors Work with UDWSC on river protection/banks pay landowners to remove junipers Need to reduce cougar predation o populations Trails The night sky is a natural resource humans need for the vast  gain of knowledge. Light pollution affects our access to this  resource but I don't see it being limited Dark sky ordinance  Partnership with cities and other agency on migration routes Educate poeple about importance of dark skies. A not ein  every water bill? We can lead the way in preserving our wildlife and natural  spaces by not allowing them to be destroyed despite  "pressure". Infill the UGB! Don't crowd the wildlife out.  Please. protect dark skies and improve animals and nautral  reousrces (habitats, use of sky and migration Set and keep focus on development plans that do not  distrub current areas protect mountain views (x) Housing Challenges Opportunities urban growth is impacting the effect on de‐forestation the  forest is a natural resource that shouldn't be taken for  granted and it is harming a lot of wildlife habitat Destination resorts need to be required to have employee  housing (dorms, apartments) to reduce traffic/emissions the continuous growth will affect traffic patterns and that  will cause many more accidents, especially in the smaller  communities like Sisters and La Pine don't turn CO into urban sprawl. Who says you should  should build it so they will come. We need ^ slow , managed  careful growth This includes no infomration on development code section  2.15.400 which is trying to protect our dark skies rezone marginal farm land Business as usual, developers financial motivation without  regard for ecosystems, community and sprawl ‐ elected  officials who promote growth ADUs in farm zone extending urban growth boundaries sw/o good plans for  impacts ‐ traffic (++) lack of clear guidance on "hardening" houses to  prevent/limit wildfire damage infill ‐ not out.  ADU use in RR "missing middle" we have programs/housing for haves and  have nots! well water ‐ recharge depth explained to new home owners. why can't we embrace SLOW growth? I disagree we have to  match the demand! An area should not be obligated to  grwoth and provide housing capacity just because everyone  wants to move here. Taken to the ridiculous example: I want  to live on Mt. Bahelor, doesn't mean it should happen.  Page 11 Sisters OH 10.20.22 Need to limit challenges from Central Oregon Landwatch don't see any requirements under 2.15.400 being upheld by  new developments The effect on rural residency's water wells/access to ground  water, wells drying up golf courses and articula lakes and unwise water use.  LAWNS! Education, education, education. Teach wise use of water in  schools eradicate juniper trees to improve groundwater recharge Nat Hazards Challenges Opportunities educating "new" residents about what to expect  ‐ where to  go/why evac routes may change due to fire location, wind foster wood products and biomass around fuels reduction,  especially for junipers Fear of lack of knowledge for ongoing groundwater for wells improve fire resistance through reduction of fuels cascadia subduction quake * steel re‐enforced cement building for safety from natural  hazards do not open up the UGB for expansion. Keep the population  under control for fire fighting and natural resources to be  manageable education of new people ‐ xeriscape ‐  put power underground better use of data to assess vs. political agendas Historical/Cultural Resources Challenges Opportunities money/volunteers more focus on how first nations lived in tis region before  europeans arrived DesCo needs a parks department and more recreation  opportunities. Campgrounds, trails, etc partnering with historical societies money to support . Use  TLT to promote sites, stewardship include history before the area was taken from indigenous  people PUBLIC ACCESS  Bridger and monuments  Page 12 Sisters OH 10.20.22 Getting Around Challenges Opportunities Need to improve hwy 97 for through traffic horse and bike trails! (x) ability to continue to fund and add funding for sorely needed  road improvement Road improvements Turn lanes onto Camp Polk Rd from H 126 going north Improvement of sight lines from Cloverdale Rd and Fryrear  on Hwy 126 transportation pollution and it's effect on the environment.  Bike paths linking crossroads and sisters and outlying  communities to each other and to Metolius and Black Butte Shoulder paths for E‐bike/bikes. stay out of paving in woods ‐ cutting trees Maintain Dusty Loop Improve shoulders for bikes/walkers on Holmes Rd. Too  many close calls wtih trucks and cars and bikers Huge need for more multi‐use trails in age of E‐bikes as tool  for alternative transportation Jobs Challenges Opportunities expansion of high speed internet to rural communities for  work from home purchase TID property in Tumalo @ Cook Ave and 4th for  recreational infrastructure, etc. County and industry need to put pressure on USFS and BLM  to support the recreation industry focusing on the nature of the place and arts and music and  creativity rather than industrial development dismal (?) of our educational system ‐ reinstitute  perofrmance/learning standards focus on nautre and wildlife vs. playground for wealthy  water conservation Page 13 Sisters OH 10.20.22 Small Groups Pub Facilities/Rec hwy 126 speeding cloverdale/20 Cloverdale/126 ‐ line of sight (trees) Add turn lane on 126 @ Camp Polk Rd E‐bikes on trails ‐ friction between users More education ‐ possible permit with education/instruction  (free) ‐ agreed x3 Sisters aquifer ‐ being measured? broadband availability widen or build roads for bike lanes ‐ esp. scenic bikeways Access to Whychus Creek County should play a bigger role in Parks Could County provide indoor rec facilities such as pools Resorts and H2O use Well draw downs from rural subdivisions Measure H2O seepage from canals to understand well  impacts TID in Tumalo rezone to MUA Off stream H2) storage (reservoirs) Page 14 Sisters OH 10.20.22 Natural Resources/Hazards Traffic&Housing issues impact natural resources Dark skies (x3) ‐ specific lighting standards, enforcing current  standards, balance with safety, funding for dark skies Tourism x2 littering water supply from destination resorts and golf courses wildlife corridors throughout the County Water supply generally ‐ can we use data decisionmaking about urbanization incentives for removing junipers for water reasons trails are a resource > very successful and popular Bicycle trails needed global warming and CO2, Temperatures + snowfall floodplain ‐ risk from mountain lakes (south of sisters) carver  lake Cougars as wildlife resource? Deer vs. cougars? Education of property owners Juniper removal for water supply Private lakes + water parks Open water vs. piping underground power lines parks ‐ in Tumalo specifically, Cook + 4th irrigation district  owned Parks dept generally? Solar panels and electric vehicles sustainable development Page 15 Sisters OH 10.20.22 Economy, Forestry, Ag Increased residential density as econ driver cost implication/distribution of growth improve education opportunities for labor force Hobby farms as a small scale economic drive (x2) create a more diver economy Strategic business recruitment (innovative econ opp) Identify good farm lands ‐ preservation (lzst) stronger advocacy for businesses Stronger advocacy for rural development (rezoning, tax  incentives for wildlife habitat) Support developers More public/private partnerships Land use and Housing more rural housing opportunities (x5) Rural ADUs Defensible space for dwellings, and "home hardening"  standards (clear standards and education) More nuance to solar setback standards Short term rental regulations Homelessness issues broadly Homeless issues generally and increased housing supply  where available (x3) Look at county‐owned properties for affordable housing development code section 2.15.400 (light pollution, dark  skies enforcement) ‐ use educational materials non‐complaint based code enforcement support "home hardening" standards for wildfire mitigation Page 16 Bend OH 10.19.22 Natural Resources Challenges Opportunities Please map wildlife migration/corridors accurately ‐ taking  them into RR‐10 and MUA lands rather than some artifical  but conveneinet boundary Fences are a major contributer to ungulate mortality.  Promote wildlife friendly options promote cluster development goal 5 inventory lists for mule deer, elk, and many other  species should be prioritized public lands need to be regulated to sustainable use for all  County needs to lead in conservation measures lby  xeriscaping, solar installations, EV fleet, night sky lighting or  lack of lighting smart growth is crucial to preserve and support healthy  wildlife populations. We must avoid sprawl Dark skies are an economic value support intl dark skies  parks and communities (+1) resort impact (thornburg, skyline), is on eo fthe bigger  threats to open space, natural resources, and environmental  water impacts (+1) No rural ADUs/no solar in wildlife overlay zones I own 3 acres of "mother nature" I have the same deer,  badgers over 116 birds becuase of the natural landscapes false, manipulative messaging from central oregon  landwatch. We need honest conversations about the  County's natural resources 77% of deschutes county land is federal. Not much for the  folks who live here ( and are moving here ‐ you can't stop  growth...). Mis‐information and mis‐education by   "organizations" like Central Oregon Landwatch Increased development pressure in rural areas.  must work to maintain large in‐tact ecosystems Thornburg and Eden developments (+1) Coordinate state and federal agencies in land use planning  and decisions Page 17 Bend OH 10.19.22 Recreation Challenges Opportunities take Worrell Park off the table for a parking option. There  are other options. already have CET to Bachelor model for encouraging transit  to recreational areas no more resorts! no more golf courses (I agree, yes!) (+1) skyline community forest preservation primarily for natural  habitat and recreation water rights assoc with the sub‐division of 710 acres of EFU  into 71 10‐acre RR10 lots ‐ wells are not monitored stronger emphasis on cluster development to protect open  space. overuse damage to the areas natural resources and a serious  impact on wildlife (me too ‐ I agree) plan ahead in new developments so children have parks to  play in and provide nature interaction Leave Worrell Wayside alone! vertical growth preservation of EFU land (x2 me too) climate impact on natural areas. Increased demands on rec  areas. Declining natural habitat. Keep Worrell Wayside!!! why doesn't deschutes county provide county parks?? (just  suprised!)  People have a bad perspective/view of dest. resorts.  (bachelor is one..) little/no greenspace/parks in new development (NE Bend) Managing traffic/parking; improving alternative transit to  recreation sites Page 18 Bend OH 10.19.22 Farm Forest Challenges Opportunities water quantity and soil quality can they stay high with the #  of marijuana production operations  water  conservation my biggest concern for future ag.  Irrigation canals as a source of H2O waste in need of  correction, but big opportunities. See california's solar  canals. poor watering done on farms. Wasted, evaporated, and used  just to keep their rights, even if not needed. poor soils in some EFU ‐ not productive farms CO isn't a good place to grow things ‐ too many challenges  (unless greenhouse) strengthening local economy and food system through how  we treat farmland How can you say that farm will have sufficient water to cope  with increasing temperatures? There are farms going under simplifying the rezoning process if your parcel does not meet  the state land use definition of agricultural/EFU land water/irrigation for profit farms improve canal efficiency no more golf courses or like that use water for recreation using the median acreage/gross sales test for farm dwellings poor soils based on what criteria? Deschutes Cnty,  productive soils cannot and should not be based by west‐ side of the cascade range soils.  thin/put state and federal $$ into thinning in the WUI ‐ stop  approving new forest dwellings climate change take rangeland seriously for agricultural use/keep farmland  primed for farmers protecting farmland teach proper watering (dawn/dusk, not flooding in midday  heat) nonfarm dwellings/housing/ADU's to alleviate home prices CO farms focus on other more profitable endeavors ‐ sadly  veggie farming isn't one...:( (greenhouses, animals, etc) soil may lack nitrogen but ‐ without irrigation central OR will  look like going to Burns except 10 years of weeds first couldn't we encourage resort or cluster development  instead of individual exempt wells and septics? Water  systems take water rights so allow them! doesn't non‐irrigated poor soil farmland and forest land  offer opportunities for higher density maybe as destination  resorts that are primarily owner occupied or cluster  developments giving away too much EFU...once repurposed soil is  destroyed ‐ nutrient content reduces with climate change =  more farm needed not less blanket zone encourage EFU properties to be useful open  space as PUD Keep our resource lands in place!! too many zone  changes/plan am. of resource lands when one of our commissioners espouses cutting down  juniper to solve our water problem ‐ she is a problem! water rights are not equal and ability to farm less than 90+  acres is not sustainable Page 19 Bend OH 10.19.22 Housing Challenges Opportunities do not build beyond urban growth boundary do not expand UGB do not allow AG land to be developed sprawl into the wildland urban itnerface is not an answer to  housing hope to keep urban growth boundaries where they are.  North (OB Riley Rd) no more destination resorts! housing supply catching up with current/future housing  demand within current UGB there are opportunities for density, & density could, on turn,  reduce certain transportation issues avoid robust development on most high risk areas of  wildland urban interface simplify the rezoning process to help make increasing the  housing supply more feasible. building housing for homeless and for lower income vs.  building for 2nd home use &/or STR use allow ADU's in EFU's. it's people's private land allow useless land that's categorized as EFU to become  housing change oregon land use laws. They are causing prices to  increase and antiquitous. grow up, not out. Do not allow central oregon to sprawl like  the Denver area safe parking ordinance everyone does not want to live within the UGB. Encourage  more options for rural residential living, which makes  Deschutes County great! keep housing in the UGB‐one‐off zone changes to rural  residential on the edges of town we hope to grow = issue strict restrictiosn, misinformation, and a plethora of building  permits slowing down growth. low supply of housing causing increased house prices. More  housing = lower prices Central Oregon Landwatch is increasing housing costs  through litigation costs. please facilitate and expedite the upcoming expansion of the  Redmond and Bend UGBs. keep development wtihin UGB not developing EFU! what are new models of unincorporated rural housing. See  Babcock Ranch near Ft. Myers Fla. Sustainable and reilient Developers aren't the only business! Don't let them frame  city lenders by saying they'll go bankrupt if you don't  approve our project. support SB 391 for rural ADUs! 1. homelessness 2. piping the canal in county neighborhoods negatively  impacts those homes promote housing in cities where as supported by  infrastructure/less of a strain on system esp. w/climate  change/fire/water maintain rural of the County. ‐if/when city boundary becomes full ‐ do not expand UGB ‐not everyone can live here strict firewise building codes and additional road  infrastructure paid for by homeowners and adding rural  ADUs in WUI high risk and extreme risk WUIs should be excluded from  higher density development or ADU missing middle housing workforce h. rethink short term rentals 3rd ave mixed use area (city of Bend) Page 20 Bend OH 10.19.22 Better use of EFU lands that do not allow dev. adjusting the policies on ADUs in rural residential  neighborhoods Addressing homelessness please expand the UGB soon if you expect this kind of  growth. People in Bend are not for vertical growth Nat Hazards Challenges Opportunities no mention of cascadia subduction here. While not a direct  impact seimically, Deschutes County will be the statewide  response center, impacting traffic, airport use, and  fairgrounds Stop developing/approving zone changes of resource land to  rural residential ‐higher fire risk/water strain increased growth and increased building while water is going  down resorts and golf course water should be reduced or shut off  before doing so to farms we are cutting trees at an alarming rate. We need them to  control temps and fresh air. Please protect them! dont allow new development in high and extreme fire risk  areas spared of grossly large auto‐dependent s. family  development update zones of impact for mitigation program to better  reflect groundwater and surface water  connection/especially east of sisters fault zone I question  who benefits from piping irrigation canals?  Farmers mainly. I don't like spending millions benefitting a  few The general zone of impact does not describe g.w. flow and  recharge ‐ exempt well owners could monitor their use and  track water levles if technology available and affordable wildfire prevention and preparedness Provide more public education opportunities to learn about  maintaining your residence for defensible space. Also, tech  the public about our robust aquifer in Deschutes County piping irrigation canals will destroy ecosystems and disrupt  so many households and private property. This is not a  viable solution. Water rights for farms are antiquitous and  not helpful in worst cases Create an incentive based program for juniper tree removal.  They area major fire hazard and removal could help with  groundwater recharge. Review Tim Deboodt's research on  juniper removal for proof Reduce sprawl into the wildland urban interface. Promote  denser cluster developments Consider inventives/systems to promote efficient use of  water, especially in irrigation districts w/senior water  Historical/Cultural Resources Challenges Opportunities erasure and lack of inclusion of indigenous people and POC there are a lot of community partners that could help with  this (HDM, WS) is there another option for the AJ Tucker building besides  demo for the courthouse expansion keep Worrell Wayside! We're losing too much of our historic  sites to development as it is! why are all of these photos of white settlers histroic sites?? Page 21 Bend OH 10.19.22 Getting Around Challenges Opportunities bike lane and sidewalk on Eagle Rd between Neff and Butler  Market need public transportation Chemult amtrack N to Hood River La Pine > Madras High speed rail ‐ off road paths for bike and electric vehicles The Baker/97 interchange really needs to be done. With H.S.  and M.S. going in, population greatly increases. local gas tax or local vehicle registration fee Speeding traffic in high‐pedestrian areas with little law  enforcement "lethal lefts" too many blind turns with car fatalities Increased traffic/use for Bend's small roads. no E > W and vice versa greenway for pedestrians to get  around 97 lights, round‐a‐bouts, or slower speeds (+ enforcement) for  the "lethal lefts" no good bike routes between cities a pedestrian/bike friendly greenway from E>W to cross 97  safely improvements to the Helmholtz and Hwy 126 interchange in  Redmond. Currently not a straight crossing south on  Helmholtz crossing 126 enhanced connections to BLM and national forest don't make hamby another 27th street. chance for transportation options that support recreation  but reduce # of cars driving to rural/wildland  locations/better public transportation in general increaesd commuter traffic between Bend and Redmond Jobs Challenges Opportunities I don't think the County has started early enough to site a  new landfill Both lean into "zoom town" and diversity on‐site work. Workforce housing not enough affordable housing for service workers more jobs targeting sustainable and GHG reductions landfill status? needs a lot of public interaction in decision to lower house prices, supply must increase (to allow for  more affordable workforce housing). Come up with a plan to  build Bend out where enivronmentally feasible (old back 9  golf course, in rural areas mis‐categorized as rural). zoning laws and standards protect our quality of life and  living conditions compacted housing does not. promote ag/eco‐tourism in smaller communities destination resorts are more of a concern for environment,  water and traffic than they are a source of sustainable  economic development Aerospace! Page 22 Bend OH 10.19.22 Small Groups Pub Facilities/Rec New rural subdivisions on farmland, esp. H20 but also  transp. (x2) Piping irrigation canals ‐ $$ ‐ drying up wells (x4) Metering rural water users Speed up Baker/97 interchange (x2) Emphasize multi‐modal (x2) Recreation and overuse vs. permits Golf courses: too many, H2O use Link between recreational responsibility and education on  proper behavior Mtn bikes/horses/people, conflict quads are a real problem ‐ irresponsible behavior e‐bike use by youngsters in rural development ‐ could there be shared water/sewer  systems? (x2) H20 rights laws are outdated, re‐evaluate to beneficial use  and encourage efficency EV charging stations Congestion on rural roads General overuse of recreation facilities Be careful w/ improving access to River to not encourage too  much use Parking structure @ Tumalo falls access Natural Resources/Hazards firewise education and grants Evacuation in rural areas (education and emergency access) mule deer inventory is important land and water loss due to destination resorts pandemic cascadia earthquake Deschutes County maybe "High ground" Economic disruptions Farmland as resource "good"lands Lot sof support for dark skies and Goal 5 update Rural residential ‐ development impacting wildlife habitat  and individual wells Rethink water rights Septic issues ‐ residential uses Forest managmeent + recovery from fires Cascadia Subduction Impacts Migration due to climate impacts Ecological value of deserts, as well as forests Sage grouse habitat Page 23 Bend OH 10.19.22 Economy, Forestry, Ag County should educate what happens w/o irrigation (#1  issue) Sewer's role in econ dev (#2 issue) Preserve farm land, meh on hobby famrs (split +‐) #2 issue ‐  tie Support high quality farm land (#3 issue) Support piping of canals (#4 issue) Irrigation piping support adverse effects, educate farmers on being waterwise ‐ cut  H20 to DR's first, not farmers RI/RC pressure on EFU non or quasi farm uses on EFU land, open up commercial  activity H20 rights fungible ‐ does Desch. Co have a role? Loss of EFU to RR10 and MUA 10 Changing (decrease) h20 supply  Don't disrupt wildlife corridors for desintation resorts Land use and Housing looser restrictions on ADUs/2nd homes min lot sizes even if developing affordably, must be metered/timed to not  overwhlem land/neighborhoods homeless coordination with city (# of homeless in county vs.  cities) tiny homes? Homelessness servces and sheltering ‐locations in DC?, safe  parking, lack of available in cities Affordable housing ‐ RV/MAHO parks and campgrounds Page 24 DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-1 APPENDIX C. ONLINE OPEN HOUSE RESPONSE DATA DESCHUTES COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE ONLINE SURVEY RESULTS, FALL 2022 How well does this vision fit Deschutes County today? 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Average: 5.7 Number of Responses Along a Slider 0 -10Not at all Fits perfectly! Number of Respondents: 129 Most Important Topic 1% 9% 10% 14% 16% 21% 29% Historic and CulturalResources Jobs and Economy Natural Hazards Getting Around Recreation Farms and Forests Housing 0%5%10%15%20%25%30%35% Number of Respondents: 149 Housing: Level of support for these goals as written 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 0-10 11-20 21-30 31-40 41-50 51-60 61-70 71-80 81-90 91-100 Average: 79.1 Number of Responses Along a Slider 0 -100 No Support Strong Support Number of Respondents: 76 Please rank issues related to housing in order of importance for the County. 0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100% Property values Housing safety Limiting housing in inappropriate locations Supporting housing in appropriate locations Housing affordability Ranking Housing Issues (1= highest rank, 5= lowest rank) 5 4 3 2 1 Number of Respondents: 92-97 Jobs & Economy: Level of support for the goal as written 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 0-10 11-20 21-30 31-40 41-50 51-60 61-70 71-80 81-90 91-100 Average: 80.4 Number of Responses Along a Slider 0 -100 No Support Strong Support Number of Respondents: 59 Recreation: Level of support for the goal as written 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 0-10 11-20 21-30 31-40 41-50 51-60 61-70 71-80 81-90 91-100 Average: 39.7 Number of Responses Along a Slider 0 -100 No Support Strong Support Number of Respondents: 59 My yearly household income is: 2% 7% 10% 22% 19% 24% 1% 17% Less than $35,000 $35,000-$50,000 $50,000-$75,000 $75,000-$100,000 $100,000-$150,000 $150,000 and above I do not know I prefer not to answer 0%5%10%15%20%25% Number of Respondents: 115 Which of the following most accurately describes your race and ethnic identities. (check all that apply) 2% 2% 1% 3% 1% 83% 11% 4% 0%20%40%60%80%100% First Nation/American Indian/Indigenous Asian or Asian American or South Asian Hispanic or Latino/a or Chicano/a Pacific Islander White/European American I prefer not to answer If you prefer to self-describe your racial/ethnic identity, please do so here: Percent Number of Respondents: 112 I live in the following Zip Code ZIP Code # of Responses General Location 97701 13 North Bend and Tumalo 97702 40 South Bend 97703 26 Bend 97707 12 Sunriver South 97739 1 LaPine 97756 11 Redmond 97759 5 Sisters 97760 2 Terrebonne Number of Respondents: 110 DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-10 OPEN-ENDED RESPONSES The following are provided as entered with a reference number and the topic the response is associated with. Ref Number Topic Comment 1 30 Years from Now 1/2 the population 2 30 Years from Now A balance between long term rentals and short term rentals 3 30 Years from Now A balanced economy. 4 30 Years from Now A better solution for the intersection at Baker/Cheyenne/Hwy 97/Country Store 5 30 Years from Now A busy city with a mountain feel that still feels like the old bend 6 30 Years from Now A clean city 7 30 Years from Now A community with public transit options that work 8 30 Years from Now A dense, walkable urban area with publicly owned and accessible lands surrounding Bend 9 30 Years from Now A diverse and thriving community 10 30 Years from Now A few more restaurants and an urgent care 11 30 Years from Now A fire resilient community. 12 30 Years from Now A healthy, protected natural environment 13 30 Years from Now A local gov ran with complete and total transparency. 14 30 Years from Now a lot less crowding 15 30 Years from Now A mid-urban area with the look and personality of a small town DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-11 Ref Number Topic Comment 16 30 Years from Now A more manageable cost of living so its possible to have diversity in several ways. That there is opportunity for people of different races and ethnicities to move here, opportunity for young people to move and work here and afford to do so. I think if you can lower the cost of living and make affording to be in bend more manageable, it will greatly benefit Central Oregon 17 30 Years from Now A place where people not only want to visit on vacation, but make it home 18 30 Years from Now A place where people not only want to visit on vacation, but make it home 19 30 Years from Now A place with low taxes and efficient government. 20 30 Years from Now A safe bike path between Bend and Redmond! People walk/bike on 97 every day. People die every year. This is a problem with a straightforward solution. 21 30 Years from Now A water wise community 22 30 Years from Now Abundant open space in our rural areas, no more large scale rural developments 23 30 Years from Now Abundant wildlife in protected habitats. 24 30 Years from Now Abundant, helathy wildlife populations 25 30 Years from Now Access to public land 26 30 Years from Now Actual affordable housing for the working class. Childcare access. 27 30 Years from Now Actual public transportation 28 30 Years from Now aDUs on EFU, MUA, RR10 29 30 Years from Now Affordable 30 30 Years from Now affordable 31 30 Years from Now affordable 32 30 Years from Now Affordable education that is available to all children and opportunities for college as well as education in the trades. Opportunities for folks to enjoy the arts.y for \ DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-12 Ref Number Topic Comment 33 30 Years from Now Affordable for everyone 34 30 Years from Now Affordable housing 35 30 Years from Now Affordable housing 36 30 Years from Now Affordable housing 37 30 Years from Now Affordable housing available for all people 38 30 Years from Now Affordable housing for people that work here 39 30 Years from Now Affordable housing for people that work here 40 30 Years from Now Affordable housing for people that work here 41 30 Years from Now affordable housing opportunities 42 30 Years from Now affordable housing options/community supported housing options for unhoused folks 43 30 Years from Now affordable housing so my kids can live here someday 44 30 Years from Now Agricultural is thriving through significant water conservation, sustainable practices and land use decisions that preserve the ability to farm. 45 30 Years from Now Agriculture 46 30 Years from Now Also that they figure out that all the main roads need to be at least 4 lanes like 3rd and greenwood the traffic here is ridiculous now. 47 30 Years from Now An abundance of trees and parks, especially in newer neighborhoods. 48 30 Years from Now an efficient public transportation system that connects them all without relying on the state highway system. 49 30 Years from Now An independent minded place promoting personal responsibilities/freedoms. 50 30 Years from Now An overall feeling and attitude of a close, tight knit community 51 30 Years from Now Balance between community and nature 52 30 Years from Now bat habitat 53 30 Years from Now Beautiful landscaped streets DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-13 Ref Number Topic Comment 54 30 Years from Now Being able to walk and bike 55 30 Years from Now Bend has grown up, not out 56 30 Years from Now Bend preserves and grows green space and tree canopy 57 30 Years from Now Bend turns into a memory of its formal thriving and happy community 58 30 Years from Now Better air quality 59 30 Years from Now better cuisine 60 30 Years from Now Better development (better streets for reducing traffic) 61 30 Years from Now Better mass transit to downtown and other shopping areas 62 30 Years from Now Better public transportation 63 30 Years from Now Better public transportation- a comprehensive, interconnected network that's fast, convenient and reliable. Not busses, more like a train from Sister/Bend/Prineville/Redmond 64 30 Years from Now better roads 65 30 Years from Now Better roads/traffic solutions 66 30 Years from Now Better traffic /road management 67 30 Years from Now Better traffic flow 68 30 Years from Now Better traffic movement 69 30 Years from Now better transit 70 30 Years from Now better transportation infrastructure 71 30 Years from Now Better, updated transportation corridors including multi-use paths that connect all parts of the city so one can travel on bike around the entire city 72 30 Years from Now Bike and pedestrian friendly 73 30 Years from Now Bike and pedestrian trails connecting major areas of the county 74 30 Years from Now Bike and walking paths for safe commuting 75 30 Years from Now Bikes, pedestrians 76 30 Years from Now Building with less impact on the natural beauty DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-14 Ref Number Topic Comment 77 30 Years from Now Built environment grows up not out 78 30 Years from Now canals piped to save water with green belt/parks along routes 79 30 Years from Now Carbon neutral development and good inner and intra city transit 80 30 Years from Now Clean 81 30 Years from Now Clean and abundant water in the rivers 82 30 Years from Now clean living 83 30 Years from Now Clean water and air 84 30 Years from Now Clean water and clean air, with burn bans county wide 85 30 Years from Now Clean, well-maintained 86 30 Years from Now Clear air 87 30 Years from Now Clear air (no smoke) 88 30 Years from Now Clear air and clean water 89 30 Years from Now Clear air and clean water 90 30 Years from Now Clearly defined housing versus rural areas 91 30 Years from Now Climate Change Adaptation 92 30 Years from Now Comfortable and safe multi-modal transportation connections 93 30 Years from Now Community 94 30 Years from Now compact 95 30 Years from Now Compact urban areas where everyone lives in walkable neighborhoods with school, work, food, and entertainment within a 10 minute walk. 96 30 Years from Now Compact urban development. 97 30 Years from Now Compact urban development. 98 30 Years from Now Complete communities 99 30 Years from Now Comprehensive carbon-neutral public transportation options, green spaces, and recreational opportunities woven through the counties infrastructure. DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-15 Ref Number Topic Comment 100 30 Years from Now Continuation of enhanced parks, greenways 101 30 Years from Now Continued drought 102 30 Years from Now Controlled and purposeful growth 103 30 Years from Now Controlled expansion of urban area. Protection of wildlife and wildcards. Protected waterways/watershed. Restricted urban development/expansion. 104 30 Years from Now Controlled slow growth 105 30 Years from Now Convenient grocery shopping to senior living 106 30 Years from Now Costco moved to its new proposed location, cutting traffic in the rapidly-expanding eastside 107 30 Years from Now County coordinates human dignity issues and solves homelessness 108 30 Years from Now crowding 109 30 Years from Now Cycling infrastructure. 110 30 Years from Now dark night skies 111 30 Years from Now dark skies 112 30 Years from Now Dark skies 113 30 Years from Now Dark skies with little to no light pollution and dark sky outdoor lighting strictly enforced 114 30 Years from Now Dark skies! Appropriately shielded lighting where you need it, not in the sky. 115 30 Years from Now Dense mid-rise mixed use development 116 30 Years from Now Dense walkable cities with preserved rural lands inbetween 117 30 Years from Now Density rather than spread 118 30 Years from Now Denuded of forest 119 30 Years from Now Developer greed was curbed with sound legislation that requires taxes home builder profits build affordable homes with yards and parks and vast amounts of open space for nature 120 30 Years from Now Diverse DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-16 Ref Number Topic Comment 121 30 Years from Now Diverse and inclusive community 122 30 Years from Now Diverse and inclusive populations leads to innovation, job growth, and communities that support the well-being of all. 123 30 Years from Now diverse populations that work and live here 124 30 Years from Now diversity 125 30 Years from Now diversity 126 30 Years from Now Dry 127 30 Years from Now Ease of transportation: air, auto, bike, bus 128 30 Years from Now Easy access to outdoor spaces - including both local parks and areas within the city as well as areas outside the city such as the DNF 129 30 Years from Now Efficient roadways, bike lanes, less traffic. 130 30 Years from Now Efficient supply chain 131 30 Years from Now Efficient transportation network sans traffic 132 30 Years from Now efficient use of infill lots and density leaving wide open spaces throughout 133 30 Years from Now Endless parks, outdoor recreation areas, and protected lands everywhere 134 30 Years from Now enhanced transportation infrastructure to minimize congestion 135 30 Years from Now Enough housing of all types 136 30 Years from Now Environmentally friendly intentional design 137 30 Years from Now existing recreation areas preserved 138 30 Years from Now Expansion of affordable housing opportunities, to keep the vital service industry supported. Expansion of transportation infrastructure to support growth. 139 30 Years from Now Extreme Juniper Removal 140 30 Years from Now Farm, forest, & wildlife habitat protected DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-17 Ref Number Topic Comment 141 30 Years from Now Farms thriving! They've figured out how to re-allocate water in Deschutes County so working farms get the water they need without the river drying up! 142 30 Years from Now Fewer homeless people 143 30 Years from Now Fewer STR 144 30 Years from Now Find more water sources so we don't destroy the rivers. 145 30 Years from Now Flourishing central district within all city propers 146 30 Years from Now Forest/trees conservation 147 30 Years from Now Free/inexpensive local buses throughout neighborhoods so traffic will not increase 148 30 Years from Now Fully staff businesses 149 30 Years from Now good roads 150 30 Years from Now Good roads, less traffic 151 30 Years from Now Good transportation options 152 30 Years from Now Great mass transit/train line between Sisters, Bend, Redmond, Airport, Sunriver and La Pine 153 30 Years from Now great open spaces and trails 154 30 Years from Now Green spaces 155 30 Years from Now habitat restoration 156 30 Years from Now Happy people working together 157 30 Years from Now Happy people working together 158 30 Years from Now Harmony 159 30 Years from Now Have been realistic about the number of people who can live here 160 30 Years from Now Have better controlled the water regulations 161 30 Years from Now Having adhered to land use regs, the beauty of this place has been preserved DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-18 Ref Number Topic Comment 162 30 Years from Now Health promotion is everywhere and no indication that alcohol, marijuana or other drugs are sold or used in this community 163 30 Years from Now Healthy forest, rivers and air 164 30 Years from Now Healthy forests 165 30 Years from Now healthy forests and less smoke 166 30 Years from Now Healthy river 167 30 Years from Now Helathy habitats that promote landscape connectivity for animals 168 30 Years from Now High rise density in Bend and Redmond. 169 30 Years from Now Hiking/biking trails and access to the river 170 30 Years from Now Hotter weather, more fires in summer, 171 30 Years from Now Houseless people given the support they need, and safely allowed to live in cities near resources and services. As long as housing is a market-based economy, we will have people experiencing houselessness in Deschutes County. We should plan well to have safe spaces near services for people to live, for a short time while they're down on their luck. 172 30 Years from Now Housing for homeless 173 30 Years from Now I also see rural service centers (Terrebonne, Tumalo) in areas like Sundance, Millican, Cloverdale, Lower Bridge with - 174 30 Years from Now I hope there's more concern for wildlife and building more eco- friendly. 175 30 Years from Now I see that farm land & recreational land have remained in tact. 176 30 Years from Now I see that the county commissioners have stopped giving everybody with deep pockets water permits 177 30 Years from Now I see that there has been no more resorts and golf courses built 178 30 Years from Now I wan to see that farmlands have been protected 179 30 Years from Now I wan to see that water conservation has been prioritized 180 30 Years from Now I want to see recreation lands and opportunities have been developed DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-19 Ref Number Topic Comment 181 30 Years from Now Improved public amenities 182 30 Years from Now Improved road infrastructure to handle the population growth 183 30 Years from Now Improved the roads to account for growth 184 30 Years from Now inclusive 185 30 Years from Now Inclusive community 186 30 Years from Now Inclusive/Accessible 187 30 Years from Now Increased social diversity 188 30 Years from Now Indigenous land stewardship 189 30 Years from Now intact 190 30 Years from Now intentional and curbed development 191 30 Years from Now Intentional community space built into cities 192 30 Years from Now kaiser hospitals 193 30 Years from Now Lack of traffic because of good infrastructure for all users 194 30 Years from Now Land Back 195 30 Years from Now Lands that are protected for clean water, clean air, and native soil and landscapes for a sustainable future that accounts for all the aspects the land provides our community. 196 30 Years from Now large city 197 30 Years from Now Large swaths of protected open space - forest, farms, ranches, wildlife corridors 198 30 Years from Now Less community 199 30 Years from Now Less congestion 200 30 Years from Now Less crowded highways 201 30 Years from Now Less crowded natural areas 202 30 Years from Now Less gentrification 203 30 Years from Now less homeless camps 204 30 Years from Now Less homelessness DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-20 Ref Number Topic Comment 205 30 Years from Now less people 206 30 Years from Now less people 207 30 Years from Now less State building restrictions 208 30 Years from Now less traffic 209 30 Years from Now Less traffic, more efficient multi-modal transportation options. More walkable areas 210 30 Years from Now Less traffic, more efficient multi-modal transportation options. More walkable areas 211 30 Years from Now Less wildlife 212 30 Years from Now Letting wild places and nature co-exist with our habitation 213 30 Years from Now Light rail, electric buses, public transit! 214 30 Years from Now limited growth 215 30 Years from Now Limited growth and urban sprawl 216 30 Years from Now Little to no homeless people 217 30 Years from Now Little traffic congestion 218 30 Years from Now Long lines at the supermarket and everywhere because no one can afford to buy homes and thrive 219 30 Years from Now longer fire seasons 220 30 Years from Now Looks like every mid size tow in the US. 221 30 Years from Now Lots of farmland/open space 222 30 Years from Now Lots of green space and access to culture/gathering places, everyday shopping in walkable neighborhoods, not just masses of cheek-by-jowl houses 223 30 Years from Now Lots of natural and park spaces 224 30 Years from Now lots of open space 225 30 Years from Now Lots of open space with old hibatat 226 30 Years from Now Lots of open space with old hibatat DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-21 Ref Number Topic Comment 227 30 Years from Now Lots of preserved natural areas w/in urban and suburban areas for parks etc. 228 30 Years from Now Lots of trees 229 30 Years from Now Lots of trees and parks 230 30 Years from Now Lots of wild spaces 231 30 Years from Now low and slo traffic 232 30 Years from Now Lower cost of living 233 30 Years from Now lower density in housing, less big box stores, focus on smaller towns and community feeling that you see in places like Sisters 234 30 Years from Now Managed growth 235 30 Years from Now Managed growth with properly sized infrastructure 236 30 Years from Now managed traffic/parking 237 30 Years from Now Many natural and green spaces in and around the the city 238 30 Years from Now Mindful of developing land for housing 239 30 Years from Now minimal urban sprawl 240 30 Years from Now minimal urban sprawl 241 30 Years from Now Mixed use neighborhoods that are walkable 242 30 Years from Now Mixed use, walkable, likeable neighborhoods with rail where large numbers of people want/need to go. 243 30 Years from Now Mixed use, walkable, likeable neighborhoods with rail where large numbers of people want/need to go. 244 30 Years from Now More affordable housing 245 30 Years from Now More bike paths 246 30 Years from Now More bike paths 247 30 Years from Now More bike paths/routes (not just bike lanes) 248 30 Years from Now More bike pedestrian infrastructure 249 30 Years from Now more biotech/life science jobs DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-22 Ref Number Topic Comment 250 30 Years from Now More businesses closing due to lack of affordable housing 251 30 Years from Now more diversity, both racially and socioeconomically 252 30 Years from Now more frequent flights to key hubs for remote workers 253 30 Years from Now More open space 254 30 Years from Now More orderly development 255 30 Years from Now More parking for downtown Bend 256 30 Years from Now More parks, less parking lots 257 30 Years from Now More restaurants and more apartment buildings/affordable housing 258 30 Years from Now More retail shopping options 259 30 Years from Now More senior living apartments with amenities 260 30 Years from Now More traffic 261 30 Years from Now More trails 262 30 Years from Now More trees 263 30 Years from Now more trees 264 30 Years from Now More wildlife threatened and not enough water 265 30 Years from Now Mountain bike paradise 266 30 Years from Now mountain bike trails 267 30 Years from Now multi-use trail network 268 30 Years from Now Native plants in public spaces -- low water use, wildlife and pollinator friendly, makes C.O. special. 269 30 Years from Now Native plants not lawns and golf courses 270 30 Years from Now natural beauty in open spaces 271 30 Years from Now Natural beauty remains with forests and waterways available to the public 272 30 Years from Now natural landscape 273 30 Years from Now natural scenic beauty and wildlife DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-23 Ref Number Topic Comment 274 30 Years from Now natural scenic beauty and wildlife 275 30 Years from Now Natural spaces 276 30 Years from Now natural spaces in and surrounding communities has been well conserved and valued 277 30 Years from Now nature 278 30 Years from Now Nature: trees and mountains 279 30 Years from Now neglected natural areas 280 30 Years from Now Neighborhoods are distinct and can provide input to city/county 281 30 Years from Now Neighborhoods where people can walk to and gather at businesses that provide jobs, amenities and entertainment 282 30 Years from Now Neighborhoods with amenities embedded in them for people to walk to and gather at 283 30 Years from Now Neighborhoods with community amenities - decentralized 284 30 Years from Now No camping on streets and forest camping not a fire/crime threat to neighborhoods. 285 30 Years from Now No crosswalks along the parkway 286 30 Years from Now No curruption in government 287 30 Years from Now No development outside of the UGB. Actual affordable housing within the UGB. 288 30 Years from Now No development outside UGBs 289 30 Years from Now No high density housing. 290 30 Years from Now no high rise buildings 291 30 Years from Now No high-rise buildings 292 30 Years from Now No high-rise buildings 293 30 Years from Now No Homeless 294 30 Years from Now no homeless 295 30 Years from Now no homeless 296 30 Years from Now No homeless DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-24 Ref Number Topic Comment 297 30 Years from Now No homeless 298 30 Years from Now No Homeless Camps 299 30 Years from Now No homeless camps 300 30 Years from Now no homeless camps willy nilly 301 30 Years from Now No homelessness 302 30 Years from Now No homelessness 303 30 Years from Now No homelessness and low crime 304 30 Years from Now no mass housing developments 305 30 Years from Now No more development 306 30 Years from Now no more golf courses 307 30 Years from Now No more growth- 308 30 Years from Now no more massive summer conflagrations 309 30 Years from Now no more suburban sprawl with denser housing units in urban Bend 310 30 Years from Now No new private resorts such as the ill-conceived Thornburgh project that limit public access 311 30 Years from Now No overcrowded trails 312 30 Years from Now No random homelessness, controlled, supported homeless areas with available healthcare - mental health, drug rehab and route to constructive independence. 313 30 Years from Now no road infrastructure 314 30 Years from Now no round abouts 315 30 Years from Now No rural sprawl 316 30 Years from Now No tall buildings 317 30 Years from Now No tents along the parkway 318 30 Years from Now No tents on the side of the road 319 30 Years from Now no urban sprawl DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-25 Ref Number Topic Comment 320 30 Years from Now no urban sprawl 321 30 Years from Now No urban sprawl 322 30 Years from Now No urban sprawl 323 30 Years from Now No Urban Sprawl or Car Dependent development 324 30 Years from Now No urban sprawl, more dense housing 325 30 Years from Now No urban sprawl. Responsible planning and zoning. 326 30 Years from Now No urban/suburban sprawl 327 30 Years from Now No water shortages 328 30 Years from Now Not a traffic jam on every street 329 30 Years from Now Not everything is planned for development. No expansion of development into the Urban Growht Boundary. 330 30 Years from Now Not mega crowded, no parking problems at trailheads, or crazy wait times at lifts 331 30 Years from Now Not overgrown 332 30 Years from Now Off Street bikeways 333 30 Years from Now Old growth stands of native trees in abundant greenspaces 334 30 Years from Now Open space 335 30 Years from Now Open space and natural environments 336 30 Years from Now Open space, natural space maintained within city boundaries 337 30 Years from Now Open Space, rural lands, and public lands 338 30 Years from Now Open spaces 339 30 Years from Now Open spaces Maintained and protected 340 30 Years from Now Our natural beauty and farmlands remain intact and beautiful 341 30 Years from Now our natural spaces preserved 342 30 Years from Now Our water resources properly managed 343 30 Years from Now Outdoor activities without massive crowds 344 30 Years from Now Outdoor spaces DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-26 Ref Number Topic Comment 345 30 Years from Now over run by light polution 346 30 Years from Now Overcrowded 347 30 Years from Now Overcrowded 348 30 Years from Now overcrowding 349 30 Years from Now Parks, trails and open spaces close to home 350 30 Years from Now People continuing to live and promote a healthy/active lifestyle 351 30 Years from Now People of all demographics are supportive of each other and no longer complaining about oppression, discrimination, or disparities 352 30 Years from Now People of different incomes can live, work and thrive 353 30 Years from Now People of different incomes can live, work and thrive 354 30 Years from Now people who look like they love it here and are healthy 355 30 Years from Now Piped canals and sufficient water for everyone and rivers. 356 30 Years from Now Planned greenspaces where wildlife can pass through town on migration. Humans love them too! 357 30 Years from Now Planned Livability 358 30 Years from Now Plants and animals are thriving 359 30 Years from Now Plentiful housing 360 30 Years from Now Plenty of agriculture and public lands 361 30 Years from Now Plenty of trees and sidewalks 362 30 Years from Now pollinator habitat 363 30 Years from Now Preservation and accessibility of land, forests, and trails 364 30 Years from Now Preservation of land. Forests protected and unharmed. 365 30 Years from Now Preservation of mountains and native trees free of smog 366 30 Years from Now Preservation of trees & greenspace in Bend (especially in new developments) DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-27 Ref Number Topic Comment 367 30 Years from Now Preservation of valuable open space and coordination with agencies that can help. 368 30 Years from Now Preserve open spaces and public land. 369 30 Years from Now Preserve what makes central oregon special 370 30 Years from Now Preserved 371 30 Years from Now Preserved agricultural lands (according to Goal 3 and the NRCS) growing food for people. 372 30 Years from Now Preserved natural landscapes. 373 30 Years from Now Preserved natural landscapes. 374 30 Years from Now preserver wild spaces 375 30 Years from Now prevention of sprawl 376 30 Years from Now Prioritization of local community over money 377 30 Years from Now Protected natural landscape 378 30 Years from Now Protected natural spaces public access to recreation 379 30 Years from Now Protected wilderness areas and access to the wilderness remains 380 30 Years from Now Protection around the river 381 30 Years from Now Protection of Natural Resources and wildlife. 382 30 Years from Now Protection of natural resources; water, wilderness 383 30 Years from Now Quiet and simple 384 30 Years from Now rail system connecting Sisters, Redmond, Bend, Lapine 385 30 Years from Now Rational traffic and enforcement of Rules of the Road 386 30 Years from Now Regenerative, economically viable family farms 387 30 Years from Now Residents feel that their neighborhoods and towns are very livable with parks, jobs, easy/safe biking and walking, and a range of housing options. 388 30 Years from Now Resilient communities 389 30 Years from Now Responsibly built homes with infrastructure in place DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-28 Ref Number Topic Comment 390 30 Years from Now responsive 391 30 Years from Now Restored riverside through town 392 30 Years from Now River access for DRW residents. 393 30 Years from Now Roads around the city not thru it 394 30 Years from Now Roads have been expanded to reduce traffic congestion 395 30 Years from Now Robust collaboration between county and cities to address region's greatest challenges (e.g. homelessness, public health, wildfire threat, etc.) 396 30 Years from Now Rural 397 30 Years from Now Rural open space has not been filled in 398 30 Years from Now Safe 399 30 Years from Now Safe 400 30 Years from Now Safe from forest fires 401 30 Years from Now Safe from forest fires 402 30 Years from Now safe skyline forest 403 30 Years from Now salmon in a rejuvenated Deschutes River 404 30 Years from Now Scarred by wildfire 405 30 Years from Now Science Based Ecology 406 30 Years from Now science-based planning for water allocation 407 30 Years from Now science-based planning for wildlife and water allocation 408 30 Years from Now science-based planning for wildlife and water allocation 409 30 Years from Now Sense of community 410 30 Years from Now Sense of community. 411 30 Years from Now Skyline Forest owned by the public and undeveloped 412 30 Years from Now slow-growing population 413 30 Years from Now smart irrigation at farms 414 30 Years from Now solid business community DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-29 Ref Number Topic Comment 415 30 Years from Now Space between cities 416 30 Years from Now Sprawl is limited 417 30 Years from Now Still a lot of green space in town-- Our natural areas are what makes this town so great! 418 30 Years from Now Still a small town feel 419 30 Years from Now Still feels like a town and not Portland 420 30 Years from Now still wild, still natural 421 30 Years from Now Strip malls, suburbs, car needed when going anyolace 422 30 Years from Now Strong collaboration between the public and private sectors. 423 30 Years from Now Strong economy with housing for all 424 30 Years from Now Strong wild and open lands buffer to urban development 425 30 Years from Now Sufficient water supply for farms, ranches and families. 426 30 Years from Now Sufficient, well-paved roads and highways 427 30 Years from Now Supporting ecosystem health 428 30 Years from Now Sustainable 429 30 Years from Now Sustainable art, music, and outdoor recreation opportunities 430 30 Years from Now Sustainable balance between needs of humans and environment 431 30 Years from Now Sustainable growth 432 30 Years from Now Sustainable Population 433 30 Years from Now Taller buildings (>8 stories) in Bend and Redmond 434 30 Years from Now Taller structures and mixed housing with solar panels 435 30 Years from Now Teeming, thriving nature 436 30 Years from Now The existing open space in 2022 protected for wildlife habitat and all open spaces connected with large wildlife corridors 437 30 Years from Now The Forest and Healthy Rivers & Lakes DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-30 Ref Number Topic Comment 438 30 Years from Now The most vocal industry is no longer tourism, but a wide variety of products and services that pay good wages, engage staff with all levels of education/skill, and operate in harmony with the high desert environment 439 30 Years from Now The rural places of Deschutes county remain RURAL. 440 30 Years from Now The urban growth boundary has NOT been enlarged 441 30 Years from Now there aren't even taller buildings than what we're seeing now 442 30 Years from Now there is still wildlife wandering in the forest 443 30 Years from Now There is water 444 30 Years from Now this goes for all phases. Limited growth because the water and infrastructer resources are noit available, specially water. Preserve what agricultural ground is left, including the 710 acres in Lower Bridge that is now in question. Too much growth leads to poorer liveability and more stress on the environment. 445 30 Years from Now Thriving business community 446 30 Years from Now Thriving farms and ranches 447 30 Years from Now Thriving relationship with city and nature 448 30 Years from Now thriving wildlife 449 30 Years from Now Thriving wildlife 450 30 Years from Now Thriving with small local businesses 451 30 Years from Now To many people 452 30 Years from Now Traffic contained 453 30 Years from Now traffic is not bumper to bumper 454 30 Years from Now Trails! Well connected trails that get me all over the county- from town to town, and to destinations like park and Smith Rock. 455 30 Years from Now transit was pre-built into the expansion plans 456 30 Years from Now Transition of 100% of the counties energy to renewable resources 457 30 Years from Now Tree lined streets DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-31 Ref Number Topic Comment 458 30 Years from Now Undeveloped and unspioled 459 30 Years from Now Unique neighborhood and city center layouts allow for community gatherings that improve mental and emotional well- being, as well as easy access to work. 460 30 Years from Now untouched forests 461 30 Years from Now Upper Deschutes flows are consistent and above 400cfs even in winter 462 30 Years from Now Urban growth boundary is sustained 463 30 Years from Now Urban growth boundries relaxed with ability to add much needed housing 464 30 Years from Now Urban sprawl via poor planning 465 30 Years from Now vegetation 466 30 Years from Now very bad winter snow removal 467 30 Years from Now Vibrant communities: no forest dwellers or people living along roadsides in tents 468 30 Years from Now Vibrant, diverse urban population built around equitable housing opps, green energy, parks and user and environmentally friendly public transportation 469 30 Years from Now Walkable communities 470 30 Years from Now Walkable neighborhoods 471 30 Years from Now Water challenges being managed well 472 30 Years from Now Water conservation 473 30 Years from Now Water conservation & protection 474 30 Years from Now Water districts with flexibility to give water to the farmers that need it vs forcing all to use their water rights 475 30 Years from Now Water resources allocated to housing and food production 476 30 Years from Now well managed traffic 477 30 Years from Now Well planned & beautiful cities 478 30 Years from Now Well planned community DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-32 Ref Number Topic Comment 479 30 Years from Now Well planned development. 480 30 Years from Now Well-planned for increased population 481 30 Years from Now Wide, safe streets, busy with bikers and pedestrians 482 30 Years from Now Wild and rural places are protected from suburban development. Development occurs densely within town. 483 30 Years from Now Wildlands are protected and open to everyone 484 30 Years from Now Wildlife 485 30 Years from Now wildlife 486 30 Years from Now Wildlife and recreation opportunities are abundant in our green spaces and forests because they have been protected from development 487 30 Years from Now Wildlife corridors 488 30 Years from Now wildlife corridors 489 30 Years from Now Wildlife crossings everywhere 490 30 Years from Now World class transportation/trails, especially non-motorized 491 30 Years from Now World renowned local food system that supports sustainable, regenerative farming, our local farming families, local restaurant owners, community members and attracts tourism. 492 30 Years from Now Wow! Homes come in many sizes and are affordable. 493 30 Years from Now Zoning that matches actual use. Not R10 for 1 home next to city. 1 Vision Changes 1 - preserve the "beauty, bounty and richness of a healthy natural environment" 2- caring for others rather than themselves 3- the rural character is not in Bend - maybe change the vision? 4- find out the community interests and plan accordingly DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-33 Ref Number Topic Comment 2 Vision Changes 1) Transportation system encourages safe pedestrian and bicycle access throughout the county 2) A strong and diverse economy that is centered around clean energy, reducing water waste, and improving water and air quality 3) Proactive fuels management that dramatically reduces fire danger while improving biodiversity 4) Affordable housing and free mental health services 5) Improved air quality due to free noncommercial disposal of yard debris and county-wide ban on barrel burning 3 Vision Changes 2010 is over 4 Vision Changes A community of caring people who prioritize health and wellbeing 5 Vision Changes a community that works together to accomplish goals that supports ALL of Deschutes County. A community that is serious about fuel reduction efforts and defensible space. 6 Vision Changes A diverse and connected community. 7 Vision Changes A focus on building/development within cities, not in the rural county; prevent rural sprawl Sufficient water resources to support our farming community and rural landowners Development of a climate action plan to mitigate the climate crisis in our community 8 Vision Changes A phrase that protects the environment over commercial interests 9 Vision Changes A recognition and preservation of existing natural areas that are a valuable part of the character of our region and that should not be compromised for future residential or commercial growth. 10 Vision Changes A strong effort to hold down population growth and discourage urban spawl. 11 Vision Changes Ability for all socioeconomic classes required for our cities and county to function to live and thrive here, not just the wealthy transplants DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-34 Ref Number Topic Comment 12 Vision Changes Access to outdoor opportunities is not increasing ( all the parking places on Skyliners that are being closed off, limit at Cline, Stevens trails are being turned into hundreds of homes, I could go on…). The scumbag Dr who has put up gates in Skyline Forest that cyclists ( and everyone else) has been able to access for decades if not hundreds of years- this should not be allowed and is not part of a 'balance' - All if the development in places like Tree Farm and all of NWX that used to be public access and full of trails is being turned into multimillion dollar homes faster than anyone can keep trace. Development and explanation here should have stopped ( or at least significantly slowed down) years ago 13 Vision Changes Actual working public transportation, a more diverse culture (less old white rednecks). 14 Vision Changes Actually have this implemented 15 Vision Changes Add a bullet point stating "Walkable and Bikeable Communities" 16 Vision Changes Add a phrase that emphasizes the value of wildlife habitat and the importance of natural lands in supporting our quality of life, like clean water, air, and native landscapes. 17 Vision Changes Add new language to address the challenges of climate change. Add language to define what "beauty, bounty and richness of a healthy natural environment" and "rural character of the region" mean and how to protect these values. Acknowledge that community interests and Oregon's land use laws must be upheld and valued over dubious and not-allowed/illegal property use. 18 Vision Changes add some 'how' is the plan to have strict growth boundaries, or to allow sprawl. how to build more affordable housing. how to deal with the Bend/Redmond corridor growth. 19 Vision Changes Add two additional County Commissioners to the Council 20 Vision Changes Add: A good public transportation system and little congestion and overcrowding. Well planned and beautiful urban and rural environments. A sense of belonging. A caring for less fortunate residents. DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-35 Ref Number Topic Comment 21 Vision Changes Affordable housing. Affordable housing. Affordable housing. Affordable housing. Affordable housing. Affordable housing. 22 Vision Changes Agree with most statements, except for those that are overwhelmed by tourists during the summer season. 23 Vision Changes All community members have affordable access to safe housing allowing them to live near in the community where they work. 24 Vision Changes all of it 25 Vision Changes All of the above equitably accessible to all community members. 26 Vision Changes All of the Comprehensive Plans revolve around development and the future population projections. We need to stop making all decisions on development and plan to protect the natural environment and resources that attract everyone to Central Oregon. If we continue to develop at this rate, there will be limited natural resources and competition for recreation opportunities. This will all lead to displaced wildlife and their habitat. There needs to be more control and protection on zone changes for development. Also, if development continues, there actually needs to be affordable housing and not just a small percentage to market it. There needs to be workforce housing for people who run our towns in this county. Currently, the housing is geared and enticing for more people to move here that can afford to. It is not geared towards protecting our middle working class who operate and manage our housing, restaurants, stores, forests, trails, ski resorts, etc. If we don't protect these workers, we won't have amenities that attract tourism and people to move here. The rural aspect of the County needs better protection. If we displace agriculture we displace local food sources and our local economy. 27 Vision Changes Although its not mentioned in 2010 visioning, I am not in favor of equity-outcome policies. I've observed the Bend City Council across 2022, and this forced approach is not conducive nor it is creating a better community. The Bend residents are placed aside for their personal agendas. Please do not allow this at the Deschutes County level DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-36 Ref Number Topic Comment 28 Vision Changes Balancing access to outdoor recreation with keeping the integrity of the natural environment and the wildlife that depend on them for survival. 29 Vision Changes Beauty, bounty and richness of a healthy natural environment focuses far too much on aesthetics and not enough on function. What some consider "beautiful" may have little resemblance to healthy, functioning ecosystems. I'd like this statement to focus more on well-functioning, healthy ecosystems that support native species. 30 Vision Changes Better transportation infrastructure. 31 Vision Changes Can't think of anything I'd change 32 Vision Changes Centering more marginalized community members and indigenous tribal members. My concern is as Deschutes grows, we're going to become a dominated white, wealthy, second- home-owners kind of town. 33 Vision Changes Conserve water with fewer large-scale developments 34 Vision Changes Consider adding: Reliable transportation network Access to arts, culture, and entertainment 35 Vision Changes Curb rural development that degrades almost all of these values. 36 Vision Changes diverse community of caring people. 37 Vision Changes Diverse groups of people Access to local food 38 Vision Changes Do not expand the urban growth boundary. Keep the land outside of the city limits free from sub-dividing, building 4-plexes and additional dwelling units. Keep more green space. Do not let developers win the city council over and squeeze as many homes on what was beautiful green, forested land that provided all of us a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities. 39 Vision Changes Economical awareness. Our current economy is out of control. There is no "rural character" in this region, this a city. DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-37 Ref Number Topic Comment 40 Vision Changes Ensure the community has resources to confront ongoing and looming challenges such as climate change, wildfires, and a loss of housing and employment opportunities for all community members 41 Vision Changes Everyone has open access to the Deschutes river and are not limited by private ownership on the banks. 42 Vision Changes Everything from 2010 reads like it was pulled from a marketing brochure designed to encourage people to move here. There's a balance that needs to be done in order to live up to preserving your vision. Some growth is good, too much is bad. 43 Vision Changes Focus on education and sharing of the arts should be added 44 Vision Changes Focus on matters related to the environment, wildfire reductions, focus on water conservation & land use 45 Vision Changes high density housing towards the city core, improved infrastructure, more open space and parks 46 Vision Changes Housing affordability, less congested hiways, better and less wasteful ways for water to be shared. DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-38 Ref Number Topic Comment 47 Vision Changes I agree with most of the vision - a strong community and access to beautiful natural spaces matter a lot to me - but I think there needs to be more emphasis on the cost of living in Bend/ Deschutes County and the simple idea of actually living full time in Bend/ Deschutes County and being a member of the community and local economy year round. Cost of living: Our economy is very much dependent on tourism which means we have a lot of workers in the service industry - outdoor guides, restaurant workers, ski resort employees, etc. Those workers and those types of jobs are the foundation of our tourist economy and its becoming increasingly difficult to afford to live in Bend with that level of income. When restaurants can only sit 60% of tables becasue of staffing, when Mt Bachelor is short on lift operators and ski patrol, that is when our most important industy begins to crumble so we need to do a better job of supporting those workers. Living in Deschutes County and being a full time member of the community and economy: There are a lot of people that live in Bend but only part time or they work for companies across the country so their efforts benefit an area outside of Central Oregon. I think some sort of emphasis/ incentive on being a full time Deschutes County citizen and having a job that stimulates our economy is important. 48 Vision Changes I believe in some cases the needs of wildlife and protection, open spaces, and farmland must come before a landowners perceived "right" to develop as they see fit. 49 Vision Changes I do not think that the county is appreciating the fire danger relevant to high density homes being built on the urban/forrest boundaries. I also do not think the county is considering water usage, in allowing large scale home developments or resorts/golf courses to continue to be built. In the face of climate change (increased fires, diminished water resource) we need to develop only within our limits. In allowing developments or resorts, etc to be build, water usage needs to be a consideration as well in city codes. 50 Vision Changes I don't believe we have a strong and diverse economy quite yet DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-39 Ref Number Topic Comment 51 Vision Changes I don't know that I would change it much, but I'm not sure that what we have today matches this vision 100%. 52 Vision Changes I don't love the rural character portion. Frankly rural has garnered some negative connotations of late. 53 Vision Changes I like the vision and wouldn't change it. I just think there's a lack of community care and there is a lack of balance between property interests and community interests with the latter being unaccounted for. This lack of balance shows up with everything from land use to water and transportation. Economy is getting better but still lacks enough diversity and lack of housing negatively impacts diversity that could exist. I worry about continued boom and busy cycles I saw growing up. 54 Vision Changes I like this vision, but would not say that we've struck a ballance between property rights and community interests. Private property owner's have no obligation to conserve water or natural habitat, which are of high value to the community. 55 Vision Changes I love all of these objectives and I don't think they address the massive affordable housing crisis we are in 56 Vision Changes I think "a community of caring people" is an unrealistic goal for a county, nor is it practical, as "caring" is a subjective term. 57 Vision Changes I think a lot of this still works well. The Rural character line may need to be adapted to acknowledge the growth in the county and our need to manage that well (since we can't stop growth) while balancing rural character where it should be maintained, or something to that effect. I think the last bullet doesn't really say too much to me because it gives you no idea where the line is drawn to balance property rights vs community interests. Perhaps something more that draws upon the the ideas of honoring individualism while also respecting diversity, combined with environmentalism and taking care of our communities. DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-40 Ref Number Topic Comment 58 Vision Changes I think beauty, bounty and richness of a healthy natural environment hasn't been a priority just look around our county . We are more concerned about knocking trees down for more housing then saving these beautiful ponderosas. Example Ward Road the city just gave it the developer without even listening to the farmers opinions. People in the community used it for recreation it had walk paths. I think before land is develop for housing it must be looked at carefully with the mindset of how is this going to effect our environment(water use, so many tress saved and the right trees planted and recreation use). 59 Vision Changes I would add 7) Welcoming educational and cultural institutions. 60 Vision Changes I would add access to Public transit and less cars/ congestion on the road . 61 Vision Changes I would add Building resilience against wild fires and preparing for serious water shortages 62 Vision Changes I would add environmental justice and equity as guiding principles 63 Vision Changes I would change the County Commissioners' and other politicians' commitment to the last three items, especially the last one. Community interests, the rural character of the region, and recreational opportunities have frequently been ignored to cater to developers creating suburban sprawl. 64 Vision Changes I would include equity into this community vision. The median house price and median household income do not correlate, we have a higher percentage of homes NOT occupied by the owner than the national average, people who live in Deschutes County and make our community vibrant, who grow our foods, who work at our restaurants, hospitals, grocery stores, cannot afford to live here. While rent prices sky rocket, and that is an important issue, we need to focus MORE resources onto affordable homeownership. Homeowners invest more in the communities in which they live, they are more likely to vote, and the quality of life for them and their offspring is improved. This leads to economic growth and a healthier community. DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-41 Ref Number Topic Comment 65 Vision Changes I would like to see mention of dark, star-filled skies. Many communities are becoming dark-sky adapted, saving energy and creating value for residents and visitors. We can do it too! Access to wildlife viewing is a big part of living here for many people. Creating migration corridors for wildlife would help people and animals move through the landscape with fewer collisions. We could build upon the work already started by acquiring or creating native plant greenspaces. 66 Vision Changes I would not change much from the original vision, besides potentially adding to an intentional increase of diversity in not just the economy, but also in the community. I think the county could do a lot more to attract BIPOC community members, which would enhance the cultural opportunities and equity within Deschutes County. Another change I would make is adding the transition to carbon-neutral transportation and power generation systems, as climate change will only impact Deschutes County in an increasingly severe manner in the coming years. 67 Vision Changes I wouldn't change the 2010 vision. I would practice better incorporation into our policies. Example: All new developments must have greenspace, and keep old growth trees. No more building adjacent to the Deschutes river! 68 Vision Changes I wouldn't change the vision but I do believe there needs to be more effort to fulfill the vision. 69 Vision Changes I'd add that thoughtful regional and urban planning is crucial for the high quality of life. 70 Vision Changes I'd add that thoughtful urban and regional planning is crucial to that high quality of life. 71 Vision Changes Inclusive and sustainable. Also emphasis on retaining the character of the area 72 Vision Changes Increase the focus on sustainability and protection of our natural world DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-42 Ref Number Topic Comment 73 Vision Changes Increased fire protection and ladder fuel reduction; better urban/rural interface for recreational activities (e.g., eliminate shooting and hunting in high use recreation areas such as on the Upper Deschutes River), and another north/south highway route around Bend. 74 Vision Changes Instead of 'Access to a wide variety of outdoor recreational opportunities' how about 'A healthy balance between accessible outdoor recreation and healthy ecosystems in the Wildland Urban Interface' 75 Vision Changes It doesn't address housing affordability - one cause of houselessness. A strong and diverse economy needs to also provide strong and diverse housing options. 76 Vision Changes It's not that I would change this vision, it's that what I see does not match this vision. I would include a strong and diverse community in this statement as a goal though. And I would add active transportation connections to every city in the county as well as within cities as a goal as well. 77 Vision Changes just adding that the strong and diverse economy should include life science business too, for that you need some special inubator places and support. And certainly more fligths! Opportunities to being able to see and show others the beauty of this place, for example more straightforward way for creating recraional businesses like camps, retreats, tours and foodtrucks etc 78 Vision Changes LAND BACK - More sovereignty and agency of Indigenous roots 79 Vision Changes LESS DEVELOPMENT COUNTY-WIDE! 80 Vision Changes Less political influence and more inclusive community events?? 81 Vision Changes Less restrictive housing mandates on all levels reduced cost of living take better care of our mentally ill 82 Vision Changes Less tourism advertising so that people who live here can access the trails without having to plan ahead. Workforce housing. East and West sides sharing the plusses and minuses more equally. DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-43 Ref Number Topic Comment 83 Vision Changes Lots of "ideals" in the 2010 Vision. In 7 short years I have lived here and 25 years of coming here to visit my family, the area went from caring to devise. It went from clean and safe to tents, garbage along the roadsides and increased crime and drug use. Some recreational options have become more limited. The area has rapidly changed, not for the better. 84 Vision Changes More acknowledgement of the fact that you can't achieve most of those goals if you continue to let developers have their way with our county. Address developers and development directly. 85 Vision Changes More community and natural habitat interests than property rights 86 Vision Changes More focus on conserving our natural resources, especially water, given that climate change is going to have a serious impact on our community. 87 Vision Changes More focus on maintaining and sustaining our water resources: - smart growth that does not deplete our water resources (e.g., no more golf courses, restrictions on large businesses that use massive amounts of water at the expense of homeowners and farmers) 88 Vision Changes need for remedial actions asap 89 Vision Changes not a lot of diverse economy here; not sure about how "caring people" has anything to do with the comp plan; 90 Vision Changes Nothing 91 Vision Changes nothing 92 Vision Changes Nothing! 93 Vision Changes Nothing. 94 Vision Changes Planned livability. Ensure development is planned for the long term preserving the wild spaces, mature trees, and nature that make central Oregon special 95 Vision Changes Preservation of rural areas and forest for enjoyable recreation not treeless recreation 96 Vision Changes prioritize climate protection and restoration initiatives DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-44 Ref Number Topic Comment 97 Vision Changes property rights are a "right". Community interests are of the moment and reflect someone making money at the expense of folks that have "rights" 98 Vision Changes Reduced carbon emissions and reduced car dependency 99 Vision Changes Remove the comment about a strong and diverse economy, we now have a week single focus economy. Our leaders seem to ignore the rural character of the region. 100 Vision Changes rural character 101 Vision Changes Safety and Security of our citizens should be in the vision 102 Vision Changes Shift in balance more towards property rights. A strong and diverse economy should actually call out specific goals. The local economy largely lacks any real manufacturing or industry. There is no effort to encourage this. Most of the economy is still based on tourism and housing, even after 2008. We haven't done much in the way of diversification. 103 Vision Changes Should be a stronger emphasis on diversity of community (not just economy). The county should focus on ways to keep seniors in the area (especially with baby boomers in majority). 104 Vision Changes Something about children and seniors having a safe, caring, interesting environment that promotes their independence and growth. 105 Vision Changes Something we didnt know was going to be a thing back then - Homelessness, property owners rights, inclusive solutions 106 Vision Changes Sounds good 107 Vision Changes Stop allowing landlords to raise rent, mortgages and high prices driving out people who have built bend and have cared about this community for years. 108 Vision Changes The county can't make people care- not your job! Focus on livability. Reduce crime and congestion and angst will decrease, then people will care . Give us a thriving environment and slow growth down, then people will care. Stop prioritizing development at any cost, then people will care. DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-45 Ref Number Topic Comment 109 Vision Changes The county has not been able to maintain a strong and diverse economy because it's allowed STR to overtake property that could be local worker rentals. It's not a strong and diverse economy because there has been a narrowing or who can even afford to live here - buy or rent. I feel the STR to long term rental and lower cost should be a priority over thinking that multiple story apartment buildings are the answer. The city of Bend has inadequate vision for public transport to support increased growth. 110 Vision Changes The edge needs to go to community interests over property rights for a thriving society as a whole. Sorry. Ask any society that is among the happiest in the world. (The U.S. is #16.) Ask Native Americans, too, whose property rights we stole. 111 Vision Changes The most important and pressing issues are missing from the definition of "high-quality life" in Deschutes County. The county needs to adapt to climate/ecology/demographic/economic realities. So, address the issues by answering the questions: "Will Deschutes County immediately and appropriately address the spectrum of climate issues today and in the future (e.g., drought, water use, CO2 sequestering, sustainable ecological diversity, . . .). The planning needs to think far more broadly guided by national and international science experts including Oregonians but far more reaching. The other factors easily fall under the climate change umbrella as all are less important sub- topics. 112 Vision Changes The number of homeless has gotten out of control and drastic enforcement needs to be happen to protect our community. If not, people will start moving away to other areas where this is not an issue. I just returned from Ireland where I only saw 3 homeless the entire time and they were downtown Dublin. Whatever they are doing seems to be working. Landowners have little to no say on zoning of their property. We need less red tape within the county government to help adapt to the growing community. It seems like only developers can make zoning changes. DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-46 Ref Number Topic Comment 113 Vision Changes The region is not entirely rural. There needs to be healthy, well- planned urbanized areas that will carry much of our growing need for housing. 114 Vision Changes The rural character of this community is nearly gone. Unfettered growth has led to over crowding and the feeling that this is no longer a community. 115 Vision Changes The vision described above is very good. The main problem is in how the county actually implements it. Also we should add a bullet exclusively about the vital role of water 116 Vision Changes The vision is good but now needs to include efforts to deal with climate change, living with wildfire, and limited water in our desert environment. 117 Vision Changes The vision is good, but right now, there is no balance between property rights and community interests. The community interest holds no equitable power against property rights interest (as seen by the influx of money into Central Oregon elections by the realtors PAC). Deschutes County should serve to represent community interests first and foremost, so there is a sense of equity to balance private property interests. 118 Vision Changes The vision sounds perfect - it may be that for some now. If this can be maintained with all the growth it would be great. 119 Vision Changes There is no balance when it comes to development. We are losing the natural environment that makes this place special in favor of catering to tourists and building more houses and apartments. The focus seems to be on attracting more people to the area and expanding to fit them all in rather than focusing on taking care of who and what we have with affordability and quality of life--a large part of which stems from the dwindling wildlife and natural resources found here. 120 Vision Changes There is no longer a community here. DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-47 Ref Number Topic Comment 121 Vision Changes There is no rural character left in the greater Bend area. that is why growth should be limited. Perhaps the people care, but government doesn't seem to when they want to rezone important agricultural ground over the protests of local residents... The economy is based way too much on recreation and tourism, which is not a stable base There should be more emphasis on agriculture, trades and manufacturing the provide living wage jobs year round. 122 Vision Changes This language aligns with my ideal vision. I think there is a challenge to maintaining these goals though in order to provide affordable housing without losing the access to nature and without falling into urban sprawl 123 Vision Changes This vision still applies in 2022. 124 Vision Changes Uncontrolled growth is affecting quality of life. Need smart growth, allow for trees and open space. 125 Vision Changes Unskilled laborers cannot afford to live here. 126 Vision Changes Water conservation should now be a priority in all aspects. Without water our community cannot thrive or even survive. 127 Vision Changes We are losing the balance between nature and development. I am very worried about this. The character of the region is succumbing to new development, strip malls, and big box stores. 128 Vision Changes We haven't figured out how to balance the property rights and community interests piece to allow for low/middle income or affordable housing. 129 Vision Changes We need a master plan for how to manage dwindling water resources and prioritize rivers, farmland, and current residents. It is time to recognize that limiting population growth may be a tool, among conservation measures, for preventing a future of devastating water scarcity 130 Vision Changes We're not exactly rural anymore, and we'll continue to grow as people move here, so I think that needs updating 131 Vision Changes Wildland Urban interface protections Affordable housing DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-48 Ref Number Topic Comment 132 Vision Changes With all the development I don't think Sisters has adhered to the 2010 vision especially in keeping to the rural character of the region. Slow , controlled growth please! 133 Vision Changes With more "outsiders" moving in, the community as a whole is less caring. 134 Vision Changes would like to see more of the 2010 vision. we don't have a diverse economy. it's all construction and tourism. the beauty, bounty and richness of our healthy natural environment is being degraded because of construction and tourism. the rural character is being challenged with the new ADU bill being debated. outdoor recreation needs to be balanced. people come in to take advantage of it but may not be aware of how to respect it. 1 Housing Changes 1) Planning and updating roadways as needed to effectively and safely handle the expected vehicle traffic capacity in future years. 2) Designing roadways that provide for safe usage by bicycles where appropriate. 2 Housing Changes 1) Safe options to improve nonmotorized access throughout the county 2) Better enforcement of speed limits 3 Housing Changes A better view as to keeping the existing roads in good shape and "PLANNING" for future increased travel on these roads. Lots needs to be done in this area. 97 cannot handle the traffic volume and that overflow is being pushed onto Old Bend Redmond road. Address this as well as a eastern truck route around Bend to get truck traffic off of 3rd street. 4 Housing Changes Accomodating growth. The growth occurring has been known for a long time and is taking off at a fast rate and the transportation is not keeping up. You can't just add an apartment building on every corner and just put in a new round about and think that solves the problem. also, with zone changes comes new houses and traffic. I think that transportation needs to be integral and coincide with development. You shouldn't be able to develop at this rate without a tranportation plan to accomodate. DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-49 Ref Number Topic Comment 5 Housing Changes Acknowledge that not everyone rides a bike or is comfortable using public transportation. Safe roads and enforcement of traffic laws 6 Housing Changes Actual working public transportation that allows people to get to work without their cars. 7 Housing Changes Adequate public transportation within city limits or close by, and along the Hwy 97 and Hwy 20 corridors. Plenty of park and ride lots adjacent to stops along those corridors. 8 Housing Changes affordable, easy, frequent mass transportation. we have the rail lines. do it now before more growth. this will cut down on car traffic, allow those without good vehicles to get to work in inclement weather, reduce traffice congestion etc. 9 Housing Changes Better cycling infrastructure. Roundabout at hwy 20/o.b. Riley in Tumalo (why was that removed from the current improvements? That intersection is so dangerous and roundabouts are great passive traffic calming measures). Chip seal roads and the bare-mininum two strip reseals are dangerous for cyclists and motorcyclists. Repave roads properly so they last longer. 10 Housing Changes Bike lanes or biking streets. Use what can be learned by studying Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany. Most people use bikes to get around because they feel safe on the paths and streets. Here in CO it is too scary to ride. 11 Housing Changes Bike lanes to connect all communities. 12 Housing Changes Bike lanes/safety 13 Housing Changes Concentrated transit from town to town and in urbanized areas 14 Housing Changes Developing commuter options for people who live in unincorporated communities such as Alfalfa, Terrebonne, and other hamlets that do not have any public transportation infrastructure. Maintain the safety and quality of existing road systems. DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-50 Ref Number Topic Comment 15 Housing Changes Encouraging the use of bicycles and foot traffic is admirable, but it simply is not practical during cold, stormy, inclement weather. Our community will continue to provide for traffic from cars and buses. Increasing the availability of public transportation to reduce the number of private vehicles on the roads would be helpful. What about park-and-ride places for those in outlying areas like Tumalo, La Pine, and Sunriver? Affordable public transit between Redmond and Bend and Bend and Sunriver could limit vehicle use. Mt. Bachelor Ski Area should provide free bus service to and from the mountain throughout the day. That road in winter can be insanely crowded. This generates a huge carbon footprint, yet there is a simple solution. If the managers complain about costs, they could simply add a few dollars to each ski ticket to cover the expenses. 16 Housing Changes Ensuring adequate roadways to keep up with those areas in the county that are growing the fastest. 17 Housing Changes Ensuring connectivity between N/S and E/W without massive delays, and adding public transport to assist those without cars, etc., to allow them to efficiently travel to and from work. 18 Housing Changes Ensuring that everyone has safe and convenient multi modal options, not just single occupancy vehicles. 19 Housing Changes Exploring public transportation from LaPine and Sunriver to Bend and across Bend. 20 Housing Changes Find ways to support transportation access that don't depend on passenger cars 21 Housing Changes Fire evacuation plans seem to be non-existent or not public. As we build housing we need to consider how to get people out of the cities. 22 Housing Changes Fix the potholes. keep the lines painted. resurface older roads. Remove those dedicated roads that aren't used or maintained by the county and thereby increase revenue DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-51 Ref Number Topic Comment 23 Housing Changes I love the open spaces in Central Oregon, and recognize that rural living typically means further driving and less infrastructure in general. However, I do think more emphasis could be placed in Bend and Redmond on public transportation and safe bike lanes. We all know that the traffic in Bend can be horrendous, and I fear that Redmond is trending in that direction with the "islands" of housing being created. 24 Housing Changes I think the parkway is outdated for the growth in Central Oregon. Traffic entering from a dead stop through the downtown area. Stop lights. Crosswalks. Homeless camps along the parkway and major off ramps. 25 Housing Changes I'd like them to continue installing roundabouts. Also need to focus on Reed Market Road, it's unsafe to take a left onto it from side streets as it's always busy. It's a main thoroughfare and isn't set up for that amount of traffic. 26 Housing Changes I'd ride my bike more if there were pathways separate from roadways. We've all watched inattentive drivers, and I don't feel safe sharing the road with them. Completely separate pathways would be so much safer, and I think they'd get a lot of use. 27 Housing Changes Improve traffic flow through Terrebonne Redmond Bend and Sisters 28 Housing Changes Improving road conditions and bike lanes. 29 Housing Changes Increased capacity on highly traveled roadways. 30 Housing Changes Increased car-friendly areas and parking structures 31 Housing Changes Keep a focus on having traffic flow, fix areas like Reed Market and 9th to be less dangerous. Roundabouts are a good thing. 32 Housing Changes Keep the traffic flowing, develop mass transit options, encourage bike use. 33 Housing Changes Less emphasis on bicycles, not practical for most people 34 Housing Changes Maintain and improve, do not expand. DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-52 Ref Number Topic Comment 35 Housing Changes Maintaining existing roads (no new lanes) and improving transit and bike per infrastructure, Also recognizing that land-use is one of the biggest drivers of transportation demand, so keeping all new development of workforce and housing in concentrated cities 36 Housing Changes Maintaining safe roads. Foster the reduction of car trips (prevent sprawl). 37 Housing Changes Maintaining safe, navigable roadways 38 Housing Changes Make it easier to get around without a car - that will do the most to alleviate congestion and improve quality of life. 39 Housing Changes Make transportation available from/to more areas of Bend. 40 Housing Changes Making updates to roads and infrastructure that actually make sense. There are certain parts of town where road projects have been going on for over 5 years. Also, this is one of the most unsafe places to bike, I realize there are bike lanes but people drive like they don't exist and trying to bike downtown is just asking to get hurt. If you're going to start building 3-6+ story apartment complexes like we have all over the west side you need him to have infrastructure to support that. Adding hundred/thousands of units near major round-abouts with single lane roads will only continue to contribute to the nightmare of traffic that already exists 41 Housing Changes Mass transit and walking/biking 42 Housing Changes Minimize rural nonfarm growth to reduce traffic. Support transit, walking, and biking between and inside urban areas. 43 Housing Changes Minimize traffic: What about park-and-ride places for those in outlying areas like Tumalo, La Pine, and Sunriver to reduce the number of vehicles on the roads? Affordable public transit between Redmond and Bend and Bend and Sunriver could limit vehicle use. Mt. Bachelor Ski Area should provide free bus service to and from the mountain throughout the day. That road in winter can be insanely crowded. This generates a huge carbon footprint, yet there is a simple solution. If the managers complain about costs, they could simply add a few dollars to each ski ticket to cover the expenses. DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-53 Ref Number Topic Comment 44 Housing Changes minimizing sprawl so that there isnt additional impact to the roads; making it safe and easy for people to get around without having to own a car 45 Housing Changes More affordable public transit is truly needed. The limited bus service in Bend is quite successful and offers rides within the city limits. The neighboring communities like Tumalo, Sisters, Redmond, and La Pine would benefit from good public transportation as well. If the service were coordinated with the same times that traffic is bad in Bend, like at 7:30 am, 10 am, noon, 3 pm and 5:30 pm, it would help with congestion as well. 46 Housing Changes More bike paths that are separated from the road 47 Housing Changes More bike pedestrian off-road trails 48 Housing Changes More bike/pedestrian friendly, low/no emission commuter rail system in central Oregon. 49 Housing Changes More investment on pedestrian access and public transit. 1 in 3 Redmondites commute to Bend daily (I'm one of them). To maintain regional economies, inter-city access needs to be possible for workers without a vehicle. A daily commute for work this summer cost people up to $400/month. Bend lacks service workers because we live in Redmond and can't afford to commute to Bend for $15/hour. 50 Housing Changes More public transportation. Account for the increased population with our roads. Find a way to keep homeless out of our forests beyond the 14 day limit, which could mean gates on forest service roads. 51 Housing Changes moving cars efficiently 52 Housing Changes Multi-use trails connecting communities 53 Housing Changes Need better and safer facilities for bicycle and other active transportation modes to access jobs, retail and other daily trips. Need public transit system that's convenient, quick and responsive to the needs of inter-city home to work trips 54 Housing Changes Preparing for electric vehicles Better bus service Bike paths or lanes DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-54 Ref Number Topic Comment 55 Housing Changes Prioritize walkability and bikeability in cities. Expand or improve public transportation systems. 56 Housing Changes Provide a good public transportation network. Reduce traffic congestion. 57 Housing Changes Providing a strong system and well maintained system. Many roads are dead ends or zig roads. This is from years of lack of planning for future growth. The amount of money spent on traffic circles is ridiculous when roads are not maintained. Look at other countries, circles are not the fix to traffic congestion. Those countries have had to add traffic light on the circles are well. 58 Housing Changes Public transportation 59 Housing Changes Public transportation and increased bike and walkability 60 Housing Changes Reduce traffic congestion. Don't build houses until you have rapid transit in place! 61 Housing Changes Reduced vehicle miles traveled by emphasizing alternative modes of transportation and greater bicycle connectivity that is not on active roads. 62 Housing Changes Reducing and slowing traffic, plus encouraging bike and mass transit travel. 63 Housing Changes Regional Transportation integration and use. Safe Bike Lanes on major highways. Municipal parking and coordination with private parking lots. E-Bike and alternative transportation use routes and safety. 64 Housing Changes Reliable and convenient bus- to get around town/ DRW/ bend to Redmond, bend to Prineville, bend to Tumalo etc. Public transit option to get to mt bachelor: park in downtown (where you park to float) and have buses that run with more frequency and reliability. Regional rail: Train from Klamath to bend to Portland…. Bend to Boise 65 Housing Changes Remind drivers that none of these are their own private roads, and it's not 2:00 am so they have to follow basic road rules. It's not always the newcomers who drive crazy. DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-55 Ref Number Topic Comment 66 Housing Changes Repair and maintenance of roads, in particular the east side of town and not focusing on just the west side of town. Also, increased safety measures on the hwy 97 corridor, especially between Redmond and Bend. 67 Housing Changes Road improvement especially hwy 20 and 97 68 Housing Changes Safe speed limits...current rural roads speeds are entirely too fast 69 Housing Changes safe systems and routes for alternate (non-single car) transportation 70 Housing Changes Safety and multi-modal use. I'm a big supporter of the roundabouts going in on 20 and of the 97 realignment. I think we need to do more to make biking and walking safe, which is challenging in a land of lifted trucks. I would support higher impact fees or something like that if possible for planned communities, destination resorts, so that the county has enough funding for maintenance. 71 Housing Changes Supporting non-gas powered modes of transportation: bikes, walking, etc. How might these be a priority for how we design our community? Pedestrian only zones downtown? Road design that prioritizes people over cars? How might roundabouts be friendlier to bikes instead of terminating the bike lane at the entrance? 72 Housing Changes Supporting the anticipated growth over the next 50 years, adapting to climate regulations for electric cars, and increasing connectivity between Bend and surrounding cities. 73 Housing Changes Take the traffic around the city not thru it. Create another east west access crossing Make Wall and Bond in old town walking only no traffic. 74 Housing Changes The Bend/Redmond corridor. Get rail mass transit easements set now for Bend to Redmond (including airport) to Sisters and Lapine. 75 Housing Changes to encourage getting around without using a car. 76 Housing Changes To expand major arteries throughout the County. Develop a road department that is actually prepared for snow when it inevitable comes year, after year. Plowing is pathetic here. DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-56 Ref Number Topic Comment 77 Housing Changes Traffic and speed on the main roads accessing Deschutes County. Should roads be widened? Bike lanes on a lot of the secondary roads, and access to these roads across busy main roads. 78 Housing Changes Traffic congestion! 79 Housing Changes Traffic flow. Bicycle lanes 80 Housing Changes Updating roads to handle our increased traffic and provide bike lanes on newly paved roads. For example, roads out east, like Rickard Road, have recently been updated and paved, but a bike lane was not included. This has always been a popular cycling route. Because it was recently updated, tractor trailer traffic has increased substantially on this road as has regular traffic due to more people living in the area. It is scary to come across a cyclist while driving this road. Why wasn't a bike lane put in? 81 Housing Changes We need a system that actually serves the whole county. Possibly something that could move some commodities as well as people without that could reduce the truck traffic. 1 Jobs and Economy Changes "Compatible with rural lifestyles" can mean a lot of things. Chickens in the yard? Fine. AK47s lined up on the kitchen counters? Nope. "F Joe Biden" flags? Hard pass. No one needs to see their neighbor's political beliefs on display. 2 Jobs and Economy Changes As part of the grow Oregon State University, I would include defining a "university district" as a Business Improvement District (BID), and work with surrounding neighborhoods on crime prevention and beautification. 3 Jobs and Economy Changes Direct all industrial and commercial development to inside unincorporated communities and UGBs. 4 Jobs and Economy Changes Economic development should be contained within the city, and rural lands should be prioritized for agriculture, wildlife, and open space. 5 Jobs and Economy Changes Entice people to come and work here. Not to come with their high paying remote jobs to live and work at home. We need people that live and work in our community. DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-57 Ref Number Topic Comment 6 Jobs and Economy Changes Farmers are struggling with water to irrigate crops. Farmers are forced to let crops dry up or change to growing crops that take less water. The rural environment once was made up green hay fields, livestock grazing and vegetable crops. Now it is Hemp fields, abandoned dry fields and homeless camps. Not the environment I was to see. Not the scenery that would draw people to Central Oregon. 7 Jobs and Economy Changes Housing for workers More childcare 8 Jobs and Economy Changes I disagree with the basic idea of 'economic growth' being the measure of economic health. I believe that we need to shift to a model of sustainable economics--not based on growth--and devoted to the idea that a simple life, lived at the right size and within our means and resources, is the aim. 9 Jobs and Economy Changes I just don't love the excessive references to rural. Yes it's in Central Oregon but this isn't some little farming town anymore and pretending it is isn't helpful to overall planning for the future. 10 Jobs and Economy Changes I think a diverse economy is important so while I think its important to foster a rural economy, I also thinks its important to have a variety of other industries such as technology. Is important to not lose the character of DC, but we need to also foster an environment where other types of jobs and industry can flourish. 11 Jobs and Economy Changes I totally agree with the County and Governor's plan for the economy. However, MORE of the economic focus and resources need to go to affordable workforce housing. It's a necessity that's severly limiting Central Oregon's economic and social potential. For example, I am a graduate of OSU-Cascades who would like to stay in CO, but I am being forced to move back home to Idaho because I cannot afford to live here. Almost all my friends from college have also moved back home, citing the same issue. As each one of us leave, we are take the knowledge and skills we gained in college with us. Central Oregon's high cost of living is causing a brain, and youth, drain. DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-58 Ref Number Topic Comment 12 Jobs and Economy Changes I would add healthcare- attract another hospital system into center Oregon. Break up the monoptongar st Charles has. Require hospitals to staff appropriately. We have one hospital and it's got us by the balls. 13 Jobs and Economy Changes I would say, maintain and PROTECT a stable and sustainable….. 14 Jobs and Economy Changes Include support for a thriving local food system that protects land access for small family farmers. 15 Jobs and Economy Changes Increase accessibility of childcare opportunities as well as increase wages to match higher cost of living. 16 Jobs and Economy Changes It is nearly impossible to find a job in Bend that makes enough money for someone to afford to live here. The amount of minimum wage service jobs that support rich tourists interests is insane and it's nearly impossible to afford to live here 17 Jobs and Economy Changes Limit new recreational resorts. Support psilocybin industry. 18 Jobs and Economy Changes Maintain a stable and sustainable rural economy, compatible with rural lifestyles, health/wellbeing, and a thriving natural environment. 19 Jobs and Economy Changes Make childcare a higher priority. 20 Jobs and Economy Changes More emphasis on water conservation, especially when it comes to permitting new housing developments. 21 Jobs and Economy Changes More jobs closer to place of residence. Many rural people travel long distances to work. Perhaps work hubs where they could work remotely, with childcare at the work hubs. 22 Jobs and Economy Changes more specific of how we will support those key industries. I.e. more zoned land for these uses etc. 23 Jobs and Economy Changes No million dollar housing and golf developments in rural areas 24 Jobs and Economy Changes Nothing DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-59 Ref Number Topic Comment 25 Jobs and Economy Changes Nothing 26 Jobs and Economy Changes Only Outdoor and Agriculture on the EDCO list are related to rural economy. Everything under CIVID-19 IMPACTS above is City related. The goal doesn't match the reality. The dominate rural economy in the county is Destination Resorts 27 Jobs and Economy Changes Places of work should be served by public transportation and be distributed within cities in a way that does not contribute to traffic congestion. 28 Jobs and Economy Changes Reducing water waste. 29 Jobs and Economy Changes Spot on 30 Jobs and Economy Changes Strong support to get more "remote" business here. E.g. I work at NIke and travel over weekly, many others do also. Lets incentivize the Nike/Columbia/Intel's of the world to have a presence in Bend. 31 Jobs and Economy Changes Support development of childcare capacity, develop roads and other infrastructure. 32 Jobs and Economy Changes Support for development of key industries identified by EDCO. 33 Jobs and Economy Changes the county is growing and the economy should grow with it and not just reflect a small rural lifestyle anymore 34 Jobs and Economy Changes The goal still applies in 2022. Available workforce and childcare are two very important components to enhancing the economy. 35 Jobs and Economy Changes These should relate to long term goals not flash in the pan ie: pot and shrum growing efforts. 36 Jobs and Economy Changes This is a great goal 37 Jobs and Economy Changes With the growth we've seen I'm not certain strictly "rural" is still appropriate. As housing is pushed to the edge of city limits I think there probably needs to be some sort of transition. I think there are a lot of folks who have hobby farms in the county but day jobs in the city. DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-60 Ref Number Topic Comment 1 Other Jobs and Economy Thoughts Addressing housing availability and affordability will help address the overall economy. 2 Other Jobs and Economy Thoughts Affordable housing. So many new apartment, homes, multi units and projects approved. And no where people can afford that work service jobs. 3 Other Jobs and Economy Thoughts allow more employee housing for Mt Bachelor and destination resorts 4 Other Jobs and Economy Thoughts Always important but also related to an "education" that teaches critical thought - reading and math/science. 5 Other Jobs and Economy Thoughts Bend is known as the place where young adults go to retire. Increasing the number and kind of career-oriented jobs that sustain families is job #1 for the country in the next 10 years. 6 Other Jobs and Economy Thoughts Build a non-tourism dependent economy. 7 Other Jobs and Economy Thoughts Cannabis and alcohol-related growing and production in the rural areas disproportionately impacts rural residents with influence from these industries. When health/wellbeing is prioritized, incentives for other agricultural and production opportunities can be facilitated. Cannabis and alcohol have negative overall impacts in our community that far outweigh the economic benefits. We can design our community to foster health and wellbeing without selling out to these industries. 8 Other Jobs and Economy Thoughts Consider adding: Seek opportunities to develop renewable energy sources 9 Other Jobs and Economy Thoughts Deschutes County has a unique opportunity to lead the nation in environmental restoration, preservation, and conservation. I think the county should create a County Conservation Crew that employs young people to go restore degraded lands within the county. This would create jobs, take stress off federal/state land managers, and improve the landscapes of Central Oregon. 10 Other Jobs and Economy Thoughts Deschutes county should strategize how to resist potential future poor state regulations. Lockdowns were a huge mistake and we will be paying the price for a long time. DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-61 Ref Number Topic Comment 11 Other Jobs and Economy Thoughts Determine a living wage for farm workers and institute agricultural policy to avoid what has been an historical exploitation of agricultural workers. Institute ag policies that will help farmers achieve these goals while thriving, economically. Better regulate the cannabis industry and re-site any future cannabis operations on land zoned for manufacturing. 12 Other Jobs and Economy Thoughts Economic development should be contained within the cities of Bend and Redmond as much as possible, prioritizing rural lands for agriculture, recreation, wildlife, and open space. 13 Other Jobs and Economy Thoughts Ensure any commercial development is consistent with land use goals. 14 Other Jobs and Economy Thoughts I think it's important to support jobs that provide food security 15 Other Jobs and Economy Thoughts I think we are on the right track, however, I'd like to see more family wage jobs in South County. 16 Other Jobs and Economy Thoughts I would prefer that the county not push for more and more jobs. If there are not jobs available, people wont' move here. The population boom does not allow our community to have long- term options to be sustainable. Water is in short supply and maximizing growth and economic development with no limits simply destroys what makes this such a great place to live. 17 Other Jobs and Economy Thoughts I'm in HR, and it's amazing to see how many people here don't see how to grow their own career- they just choose to work the least amount of hours to survive, in whatever job they can get. I'd love to see more resources to help folks map out their lifeplan, not just figure out how to cover rent this month. 18 Other Jobs and Economy Thoughts Jobs and the economy here are so out of proportion. Local businesses say they pay "living wages" to employees, yet this is under $40,000/year when the median home price is over $750,000. It simply doesn't add up 19 Other Jobs and Economy Thoughts Jobs seem to be plentiful at the moment; but so many people don't seem to want to work. DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-62 Ref Number Topic Comment 20 Other Jobs and Economy Thoughts More partnerships need to be committed to in order to achieve many of these goals including increasing workforce housing and encouraging water conservation. A larger focus needs to be given to families (of all income levels) in need of childcare. 21 Other Jobs and Economy Thoughts More support from government and venture capital for new businesses in Central oregon 22 Other Jobs and Economy Thoughts Put more pressure on living beyond our means, and the means of the future--and less on living simply. 23 Other Jobs and Economy Thoughts Remote work tax or some kind of tax for individuals that live here and work for remote companies. They are NOT contributing to our local economy and are making more money than people that work here and drive up the cost of housing 24 Other Jobs and Economy Thoughts Shift our economy away from tourism 25 Other Jobs and Economy Thoughts Stop the myth that our economy hinges on tourism. STR are hurting our housing market and tourism is extractive and not sustainable. We have great industries such as pharma and aerospace, let's push those 26 Other Jobs and Economy Thoughts Support mass transit and carpooling 27 Other Jobs and Economy Thoughts Support the farm and forest economies by preserving all Goal 3 and Goal 4 lands and disallowing nonfarm and conditional uses. 28 Other Jobs and Economy Thoughts Support workforce skills development through workforce development efforts, school districts and higher ed 29 Other Jobs and Economy Thoughts The goal is framed really broadly. I think the Covid-19 impact targets provide helpful detail. I.e. we need childcare and housing to support the goal. I think the university is important to economic stability having grown up in Corvallis and experienced economic cycles there. 30 Other Jobs and Economy Thoughts To address the remote worker industry and see if there's a way to recruit a large and more stable industry. I realize this came about due to COVID in 2020. DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-63 Ref Number Topic Comment 31 Other Jobs and Economy Thoughts We are the largest metro area in the US without a freeway. This limits the kind of businesses we can attract. We need to focus our support on the types of businesses where the transportation of goods is not important. 32 Other Jobs and Economy Thoughts We have lots of jobs available but know one wants to work. Business are struggling to find workers. We need to stop giving handouts and supporting the people are just take from our community. 33 Other Jobs and Economy Thoughts We live in a spectacular area. There are many wild places with beautiful and stimulating views. We enjoy abundant recreation. It surrounds us here. That is enough to attract like-minded people. We should not have to worry about the future. Factories and large retail outlets, lots of stores and company centers only bring in more people from the outside and continue to erode the livability of our area. We are experiencing what that has already done. The economy and jobs will take care of themselves. 34 Other Jobs and Economy Thoughts We need affordable housing for the service sector employees. 35 Other Jobs and Economy Thoughts We need people in service industry jobs to be able to live near their jobs. 36 Other Jobs and Economy Thoughts We need to be realistic about what a rural economy means. Multi-million dollar hobby farms with 6 goats are not a rural economy. Renewable energy would be an interesting avenue to explore. 37 Other Jobs and Economy Thoughts We need to support our service workers more as they are the foundation of our biggest industry which is tourism. I think the biggest way to do this is through cost of living. 38 Other Jobs and Economy Thoughts What are we doing to attract new businesses? We are still highly reliant on tourism and those jobs don't pay enough for people to afford to live here. 39 Other Jobs and Economy Thoughts You did not mention remote workers… They compete for housing that other workers need who physically go to work. 1 Recreation Changes Goal 1 is good. Goals 2 and 3 are not important to me because I do not think we need more destination resorts. DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-64 Ref Number Topic Comment 2 Recreation Changes Revise Goal 2; ...and in a manner that will be compatible with farm and forest uses and public recreational use, and in a manner that will have no net gain in water consumption, and in a manner that will maintain important natural features and resources, such as wildlife habitat, streams, rivers, significant wetlands and ground water. 3 Recreation Changes 2 & 3; destination resorts are not public recreation 4 Recreation Changes Ban all stupid golf course resorts. Huge water wasters and terrible for the environment. Stringent environmental regulation for resort development. Eco friendly resorts to explore recreation that is NATURAL to central Oregon. Add parks to residential areas in the county. 5 Recreation Changes Central Oregon has more destination resorts than anywhere else in the state. We are not lacking for tourism amenities or luxury housing. Bend is a metropolitan city. Deschutes County would be harmed by any new destination resort. 6 Recreation Changes Consider clarifying that development of destination resorts should include addressing impact to groundwater / aquifers and wildfire risk. 7 Recreation Changes DC doesn't need ANY more destination resorts. Goal should be to place a moratorium on destination resorts and require existing resorts to convert their golf courses to xeric scape landscaping to reduce the need for water. 8 Recreation Changes Deschutes County does not need more destination resorts. 9 Recreation Changes Destination resort - like golf or waterski lakes (?) while we have a restricted water supply don't sound like a good match. These would be outside city limits, so where would the workers needed live, how do these improve housing issue ? 10 Recreation Changes destination resorts and other recreation-oriented development needs to be held to higher standards regarding water use, wildlife habitat and migration, open space, view sheds, traffic generated, economic benefit to the community, nut just private land rights DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-65 Ref Number Topic Comment 11 Recreation Changes Destination resorts are no longer compatible with the climate, water use, and wildfire risks in those areas. Instead, the goals should be around keeping open space, farms, and ranches intact, and encourage the cities to build up and not out. Continued goals around keeping the rivers and forests intact where the county has jurisdiction. 12 Recreation Changes Destination resorts with several golf courses should NOT exist in the desert. End of argument 13 Recreation Changes Destination resorts would perhaps have a system gray water for all common areas and golf courses. Worker housing on site, and childcare on site would be huge. 14 Recreation Changes Eliminate additional destination resorts 15 Recreation Changes Eliminate more destination resorts 16 Recreation Changes Generally, I disagree with the emphasis on destination resorts 17 Recreation Changes Goal #2 sounds good and aligns with my values, but as evidenced by the Thornberg development and proposed resort at Aspen Lakes, money talks loud enough to bend this goal. With wells drying up or needing to be dug deeper, more resorts is not the answer. If visitors desire to experience high desert beauty and receive the peace of mind and refreshment of spirit, they need to walk or bike the trails. The wonder of Central Oregon is not found pool side or on the links. 18 Recreation Changes Goal #3: Do not allow any more destination resorts! We have enough already and are in danger of overdeveloping the county for human habitation. WATER is the biggest consideration here. Further development destroys recreation opportunities. 19 Recreation Changes Goal 1 is good, but we need more parks as the population grows. Goal 2 and Goal 3 are no longer appropriate. There are already enough destination resorts in Central Oregon. These resorts attract more people to the area - we don't need this. These resorts use too much water and can only rarely be developed in a manner suggested in goal #2. DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-66 Ref Number Topic Comment 20 Recreation Changes Goal 1 is good, but we need more parks as the population grows. Goal 2 and Goal 3 are no longer appropriate. There are already plenty of destination resorts in Central Oregon. These resorts attract more people to the area - we don't need this. These resorts use too much water and can only rarely be developed in a manner suggested in goal #2. 21 Recreation Changes Goal 1 is great, but 2&3 scream support of converting more rural land for the development of high end golf/vacation resorts that are not accessible for the normal people living in Bend. Further in a time of water scarcity, the last thing we need to do is be converting the rural landscape to a fake resort. Keep it wild; it's why people move here. 22 Recreation Changes Goal 1 is great. Goal 2 doesn't mention water or aquifers. Destination resorts shouldn't be able to use valuable ground water for golf courses. 23 Recreation Changes Goal 1. Include designation of County/State parks or greenspace 24 Recreation Changes Goal 2 and goal 3- get rid of them completely. We have too many resorts that use too much water. No new resorts. Work with the existing ones to conserve water, plant native trees and shrubs and enjoy central Oregon. 25 Recreation Changes Goal 2 should account for the impact of new or enhanced developments on natural resources such as the region's water supply, if not already taken into account. 26 Recreation Changes Goals 2&3 doesn't acknowledge the challenges presented by climate change - including ongoing drought and wildfire threat. Those issues need to be addressed to balance the threat to our community by resort developments that require water for gold courses, etc. 27 Recreation Changes I agree with Goal 1. I do not support any new or expanded destination resorts. There is no need for them. The economy is doing well. DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-67 Ref Number Topic Comment 28 Recreation Changes I disagree with Goal 2 & 3. Destination resorts require immense amounts of space and water to operate. The negative impacts to wildlife, ecosystems, and local people far outway the property taxes gained from the development. We need to make our county lands and wildlife more resilient to climate change. Constructing new destination resorts unnecessarily expands our footprint into the sensitive habitats around our cities. No new destionation resorts. 29 Recreation Changes I do not support the addition of new destination resort facilities. We need to focus on supporting the people that already live here first. 30 Recreation Changes I do not think the county needs more destination resorts and I would take this goal out. 31 Recreation Changes I do not think we need anymore destination resorts. We cannot support them with the current water situation. Golf courses should only be allowed to water with recycled water and it should be posted as such Needs of the local community should come before tourists and developers 32 Recreation Changes I don't think that the county should be in the business of creating "destination resorts". We don't need anymore golf courses that are for the benefits of the few, and that use our water. 33 Recreation Changes I don't think we need to create more destination resort facilities. A lot of them are owned by outside investors who don't care about the community and only care about money. 34 Recreation Changes I oppose the development of additional destination resorts. 35 Recreation Changes I strongly support but you don't consider your own goals. Particularly Goal 3. These resorts should enhance and diversify the recreational opportunities. Not steal our water and only cater to the rich few. 36 Recreation Changes I support Goal #1, but goals 2 & 3 do not support workforce housing or affordable housing for residents who work in Central Oregon. Where will the destination resorts workers live? How will the farmers raise food for us if the water is going to golf courses and artificial lakes? Where will the residents recreate if public lands are turned into resorts? DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-68 Ref Number Topic Comment 37 Recreation Changes I think far too much importance is placed on destination resorts, of which there are already many in Central Oregon. These resorts consume a disproportionate amount of resources for the jobs and services provide. Few of these services actually benefit residents in Deschutes County. Furthermore, these destination resorts only create inequitable recreational opportunities, due to their exorbitant costs. 38 Recreation Changes I think it's pretty good as it is! 39 Recreation Changes I think we have enough destination resort facilities now and don't need to plan for any more. 40 Recreation Changes I'd like to see a moratorium on more resort development, which uses too much precious water, and often removes public lands from the public. We have enough resorts here already. 41 Recreation Changes I'd love for the county to purchase more land to use for the current goals. 42 Recreation Changes Less emphasis on destination resorts 43 Recreation Changes No more destination resorts in rural areas. No million dollar plus homes, no golf courses in the desert. Water is in short supply here. 44 Recreation Changes No more destination resorts. Stop focusing on tourism and protect our land and water. 45 Recreation Changes No more destination resorts. County lobbyist should go to the state on this to change the ORS. The public benefits never pan out and public access even if it's supposed to be reserved through some intersection point is negatively impacted. Although not a D.R. I think a classic example is what happened with Tetherow. The park that was dedicated there is a joke. So developers always scrimp on and are allowed to get away with the bare minimum on any public benefits that are conditions of approval 46 Recreation Changes No more golf resorts hogging water,spreading pesticides, and privatizing/limiting outdoor recreation to the wealthy. Though there has been a recent upswing in the number of golfers, there were 20% more golfers 15 years ago than there are now. DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-69 Ref Number Topic Comment 47 Recreation Changes No more resort facilities due to lack of water 48 Recreation Changes No more resort facilities due to water issues 49 Recreation Changes No more resorts!! water is an issue . we don't need more golf courses etc. 50 Recreation Changes No new destination resorts, or expansions of existing resorts. 51 Recreation Changes Not enough water for additional resort destinations. Sunriver collects a large percentage of Transient Room Tax but none of that tax is returned to Sunriver for operations, infrastructure & additional recreational opportunities. 52 Recreation Changes Not real hot on many more destination resorts. 53 Recreation Changes Now that we are in 2022, I don't see a need for more destination resorts. We have several amazing resorts to choose from with everything from golf to skiing. We don't need any more. We need more emphasis on protecting and preserving natural areas and our water supply. 54 Recreation Changes Prioritize parks and open spaces 55 Recreation Changes Promote this down to the neighborhood level. Planned bike friendly neighborhoods with open spaces, trails, and mature trees. 56 Recreation Changes Recreational resorts do not meet the needs of the community. They are largely a detriment to our fragile eco system and bring high cost housing for low paying jobs. 57 Recreation Changes Resort destinations need to have a cap. There is enough. We need to stop accomodating every person that wants to live here and has the money to do so. If we continue in this pattern, we will deplete our natural resources and overkill all recreation opportunities. These resorts are just selfish money makers. They just will use all of the water that is not available because there are no regulations. 58 Recreation Changes Swimming pools There is no public pool in South county Perhaps need a YMCA or something for Three Rivers LaPine. 59 Recreation Changes Top priority of sustainability and protection of natural resources DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-70 Ref Number Topic Comment 60 Recreation Changes Tourism is too high a priority, and there is too much of it, it is negatively impacting our resources and overly stimulating growth. 61 Recreation Changes We can develop recreation without the emphasis on resorts. Golf and golf resorts are stripping us of precious water and only cater to the rich and don't provide jobs. 62 Recreation Changes We do not need more development. 63 Recreation Changes We have enough destination resorts! 64 Recreation Changes While destination resorts are nice, their drain on water resources is very concerning. 1 Other Recreation Thoughts Amazing opportunities but needs close management 2 Other Recreation Thoughts Continually marketing Central Oregon all over the world is spoiling our existing recreation. Not being able to spend tourism dollars on fixing local roads and forests that the tourists use should be changed. 3 Other Recreation Thoughts Continue to invest and support in outdoor activities, its whats going to keep our elders and youth living longer. 4 Other Recreation Thoughts Continue to offer multi-use trail systems throughout the county for horses, mountain biking and hiking. 5 Other Recreation Thoughts Continue to support local protected state and national lands. 6 Other Recreation Thoughts Doesn't seem like county really has much of a role in this but recreational opportunities are highly valued in our community so where there is cross over to county authority the County should protect, accentuate it 7 Other Recreation Thoughts Easy access from town, wide variety of recreation types. 8 Other Recreation Thoughts Equally important to having access to great recreation activities in the county is how we get to them. I don't want everything to be paved over with parking lots and roads. DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-71 Ref Number Topic Comment 9 Other Recreation Thoughts Everyone notices it. It is challenging. Mt. Bachelor has turned into a large over populated resort due to population increase and money. All parking lots are overflowing at all hiking and biking trailheads. I am worried that soon, we will jsut expand all these parking lots to accomodate. That is not a solution. Stop accomodating. 10 Other Recreation Thoughts Focus on hiking, kayaking, parks, trails, biking - active outdoor pursuits. Not golf and other inconsistent uses in a desert. 11 Other Recreation Thoughts I love our recreation but too many tourist are now taking over what use to be desirable. HELP! More bike trails so people can spread out. 12 Other Recreation Thoughts I recognize the county is a relatively small player compared to public lands managers and policy, city and park districts policies, and rich promotional entities like Visit Bend. But the county should do what it can to slow the unsustainable growth happening BECAUSE of recreational opportunities. 13 Other Recreation Thoughts Important for local residents as well as for the local economy 14 Other Recreation Thoughts Important to maintain wildlife habitat and open spaces for quality of life 15 Other Recreation Thoughts It doesn't need to be such a focus. 16 Other Recreation Thoughts It should be promoted in our existing natural areas and by conservation of those areas. We don't need more destination resorts. 17 Other Recreation Thoughts It's a huge driver of the economy. 18 Other Recreation Thoughts It's fantastic...so much to do. Great Parks & Rec. Don't cut any more trees or sell any public land between Tetherow and Bachelor. DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-72 Ref Number Topic Comment 19 Other Recreation Thoughts It's gotten very difficult to recreate due to the increased population. Preserve more riverfront land (no more development on the river); create a bridge in DRW to access the river trail. Most of us live here for the recreation, wildlife, and natural beauty. We have not been moving in a direction that supports this! 20 Other Recreation Thoughts It's great! 21 Other Recreation Thoughts It's important for residents and tourists 22 Other Recreation Thoughts It's important! 23 Other Recreation Thoughts Its one of the best aspects of the area and why a lot of people move here and vacation here. I think preserving areas for the purpose of recreation both in the city and outside the city is very important. 24 Other Recreation Thoughts It's one of the greatest draws to this community. The access to recreation here is what makes this county unique. However, it feels like it's being overrun and made inaccessible. 25 Other Recreation Thoughts It's the reason I live here. 26 Other Recreation Thoughts Keep county natural 27 Other Recreation Thoughts Maintain access for OHV areas. As populations increase they tend to be targeted, they are way more environmentally friendly than golf courses. 28 Other Recreation Thoughts Maintain natural environment 29 Other Recreation Thoughts Many people move here for that. We need to maintain opportunities, including all present public lands for that purpose. The County needs to work with other agencies to reduce overcrowding at popular recreation sites. Stop spending money on tourism and ban type 2 short-term vacation rentals outside of commercial, mixed use zones and outside existing destination resorts. DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-73 Ref Number Topic Comment 30 Other Recreation Thoughts most important asset even though not county function 31 Other Recreation Thoughts nature is the recreation - so preserve that. Hiking, fishing, skiing, camping, ... don't need 'destination resorts' it is just the opposite. There are enough Black Buttes, Eagle Crests, and Sunrivers already. 32 Other Recreation Thoughts Obviously abundant. But is there access to everyone. 33 Other Recreation Thoughts One of the reasons we chose to live here so continue to support access to recreation and open spaces 34 Other Recreation Thoughts Outdoor recreation is what draws people to the area so it's vital to preserve this going forward. Planned livability. 35 Other Recreation Thoughts Preservation of existing parks and recreation areas despite a desire for future commercial or residential development is critical. 36 Other Recreation Thoughts Preserve nature. Increase access to low impact recreation. 37 Other Recreation Thoughts Public transit hubs to trials. A bus that gets you to Phil's trail every hour! (For example). Bus that gets you to wanoga and other snow parks in the winter. More public transit to recreation. And maintenance of trails. 38 Other Recreation Thoughts Rebalance advertising budget for bringing tourists in so that some money is redirected to sustaining and building infrastructure to handle the terpenoids influx. 39 Other Recreation Thoughts Recreation (and access) is likely the main driving reason so many folks have moved here. It is one of the best places in the country for outdoor recreation and the combination of limiting development and sprawl in the county has made this possible. 40 Other Recreation Thoughts Recreation availability in and around Deschutes County is robust and thriving. DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-74 Ref Number Topic Comment 41 Other Recreation Thoughts Recreation draws people. Those that love the outdoors have certain values that are important. They are attracted to healthy adventure. Hiking, biking, running, walking, birding, hunting, and exploring the out-of-doors with their families. These activities are healthy and invigorating pastimes that don't require a resource-demanding infrastructure with water guzzling and land grabs of rural lands. Bend and the county should not be advertising to become another Aspen or Vail. In addition to the above, we have skiing, climbing, boating, and fishing. All of these activities appeal to so many who live here. Why has there been so much advertising about Bend and this area? It isn't necessary. It may be good for some business owners, but this is a bit myopic. Why should the existing people in Central Oregon pay the price of busy roads, trails, recreational areas, and parking problems, created by those who have been sold on the idea of visiting or moving to Bend. The quality of life has already been dropping for those who live here, so why make it worse? Are we selling parts of our backyard to vendors? 42 Other Recreation Thoughts Recreation in central Oregon should include what is compatible with the environment. In my opinion, those would be camping, hiking, backpacking, stargazing, hunting, biking, snowshoeing , wading, rafting and viewing. They do not include golf, tennis, pickle ball, swimming in a pool. 43 Other Recreation Thoughts Recreation in Deschutes County is world class! DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-75 Ref Number Topic Comment 44 Other Recreation Thoughts Recreation is a huge attraction for many in Deschutes County. The wide variety of activities year-round leads to better health and mental well-being. People move here, come to visit, and love to raise their families in Central Oregon because of the recreational opportunities. Unfortunately, the increase in population is making many places so crowded that long-time residents can no longer enjoy them. We don't need to keep promoting tourism through advertising. We have enough outsiders here already. As the population continues to grow, there is more and more pressure on the existing parks and trails along with so many other impacts. Increasing the number of parks and trails would help. 45 Other Recreation Thoughts Recreation is a huge attraction for many in Deschutes County. The wide variety of activities year-round leads to better health and mental well-being. People move here, come to visit, and love to raise their families in Central Oregon because of the recreational opportunities. 46 Other Recreation Thoughts Recreation is quickly becoming an impossibility in the area surrounding Bend and Redmond. So many people have moved here that it is difficult to even find parking availability at some of the local hiking and swimming locations. I am also noticing a lack of respect for the environment amongst many of the newcomers. Camping in areas where it is prohibited, not staying on trail, leaving trash, etc. 47 Other Recreation Thoughts Recreation is what makes Central Oregon great. It should be encouraged, but more funding needs to be allocated to land managers. We're seeing the impacts of excessive recreation in the alterations to wildlife behavior, migration patterns, and the degradation of sensitive habitats. A balance needs to be maintained, because uncontrolled recreation leads to the degradation of the very resource recreationists enjoy. 48 Other Recreation Thoughts Recreation opportunities abound with skiing, biking, hiking, fishing, paddling etc. great job making these accessible. 49 Other Recreation Thoughts Recreation opportunities on public land are the reason most people move here. We need to support our public lands with county transient room taxes and other funds. DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-76 Ref Number Topic Comment 50 Other Recreation Thoughts Recreation should be a high priority. 51 Other Recreation Thoughts So far Goal 1 seems difficult as local, state, and federal agencies do not currently work together cohesively and seem entrenched in working in silos. Consider that most resorts have one or more golf courses that tend to be high water users for irrigation and that we are constantly in a drought—how do you plan differently using a different paradigms to achieve a healthy balance? 52 Other Recreation Thoughts That is one of the main reasons I live here - access to a variety of recreation. Safe and easy access balanced with environmental sustainability and protection is important to me 53 Other Recreation Thoughts That's why I live here--to ride my horse on trails and cross- country ski in winter. I cherish the equestrian recreation opportunities in Deschutes County. 54 Other Recreation Thoughts The County owned park lands should be used for a variety of outdoor purposes that do not require a destination resort. Explore opportunities to foster business models that make the most of these lands without placing destination resorts on them. These resorts are not accessible by the average County resident and the use of land for this business model does not foster outdoor recreational opportunities for people of all income brackets. 55 Other Recreation Thoughts The goals are incompatible with each other. It is nearly impossible to have development of destination resorts and still be compatible with rural and natural resource preservation. 56 Other Recreation Thoughts The public lands we enjoy and recreate upon are irreplaceable, and should be guarded and kept in trust for future generations. 57 Other Recreation Thoughts This is why people come here. It is important to keep this in mind when considering the Urban Growth Boundary and limit sprawl. 58 Other Recreation Thoughts We have a lot of access to out recreation but I wish there was better care of the river. Summer bring a lot of people which means more trash and pollution (sunscreen, peeing, etc). This seems to be ignored by the city. DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-77 Ref Number Topic Comment 59 Other Recreation Thoughts We have a wide assortment of activities available. 60 Other Recreation Thoughts We have an abundance of opportunities. 1 Farm, forest, and water thoughts A modern approach to irrigation would result in more available water, which would promote Farm and Forest goals as well. A specific Water Goal should be to: modernize the use of irrigation water through technology and policy (to eliminate inefficient irrigation practices and excess evaporation and infiltration resulting from canals and flood irrigation). 2 Farm, forest, and water thoughts Allow me to take my 40 acres of EFU thats sitting right on the UGB and parcel it off. We are out of water so farming is less than an option and i'd rather the farmers have it. 3 Farm, forest, and water thoughts Appropriate. 4 Farm, forest, and water thoughts As mentioned before...small farms that surround cities or those with no so good soil should be allowed to be rezoned for housing and those water rights transferred to farms and ranches that need the water or can create better agricultural ground. You can no long sustain a living on small acreage or these hobby farms. 5 Farm, forest, and water thoughts Better define farmable land- lava rocks do not yield high value nutrition. Reduce water loss-pipe the canals & remover 80% of the Juniper Trees recognize timber harvest as a means of reduced wildfire hazard 6 Farm, forest, and water thoughts Consider: adding managing wildfire risk to Forest Land Goals. moving water conservation to Goal 1 (water goals) 7 Farm, forest, and water thoughts Continue to focus on water conservation and address drought. 8 Farm, forest, and water thoughts Eliminate development of forest land 9 Farm, forest, and water thoughts Ensuring sufficient water supply for existing use before authorizing development that may adversely impact those and and creative solutions to reallocate water rights when beneficial to both parties should be a focus. DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-78 Ref Number Topic Comment 10 Farm, forest, and water thoughts Farmland goals must include water conservation and regulation on chemical fertilizers that can negatively impact watersheds. Forests 0- County lands should not be used for logging "forest products". 11 Farm, forest, and water thoughts farmland goals unrealistic, consider offering incentives for existing EFU land and farms to cease operations as high desert soils unsuitable for ag/crops 12 Farm, forest, and water thoughts Farmland should be protected as farmland, not a place for outdoor concerts, wedding venues, venues for psilocybin or marijuana consumption, water ski parks, or, especially, subdivision. An eight-year moratorium should be passed forbidding subdivision of rural property that will be dependent on groundwater. A realtor told me a decade ago that the Deschutes aquifer is the largest in the nation and that we'll never run out of water. Last year, our next-door neighbor, on a three-family well spent $60,000+ drilling a new well after theirs went dry. This is happening all over the county. And yet, county planners/commissioners are still considering allowing resorts such as Thornburgh and other water-intensive developments that will further deplete our supply. Do they believe, like my realtor friend, that our aquifer is infinite? No new developments in rural areas should be permitted until wildlife habitat updates should be completed for mule deer, elk, and eagles. These updates must be completed as soon as possible so decisions can be made in the light of wildlife needs, and not strictly to increase the profits of well-connected developers. Xeroscaping should be encouraged in new construction. Lawns should be discouraged in both new and existing homes. Because one can afford to put in and maintain a lawn, does not mean it should be done. Perhaps a tax on lawns based on square footage would be a start. 13 Farm, forest, and water thoughts Finding ways to reduce water use without shutting down farmland. - Cover the canals, subsidize improvement of irrigation techniques to increase water conservation. We need the farms and need to learn and support how to farm with less water. DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-79 Ref Number Topic Comment 14 Farm, forest, and water thoughts Fish and water conservation are key 15 Farm, forest, and water thoughts Generally the goals are good, but I think we are perilously failing to meet the Water goals. Also the Farmland goals should recognize that not all farmland and not all farming are equal. We should prioritize the actual commercial farming. 16 Farm, forest, and water thoughts Goals seem reasonable. Improving our water transfer infrastructure (eg piping canals), driving for efficient use of water on farms, and creating a mechanism where efficient farm use of water translates to maintaining the water right but enabling leasing back to stream would enable a more healthy deschutes basin watershed. 17 Farm, forest, and water thoughts Great goals! Keep it up! (Just update the Wildlife inventory so you can follow through on addressing impacts to wildlife when making decisions about development allowances) 18 Farm, forest, and water thoughts I agree with all stated goals. I AM concerned that the plan to pipe canals may not be the right decision to meet all of the goals. My own research has suggested that lining the canals to allow for some water seepage into the aquifer, and continue to support trees and wildlife, may be a better choice. 19 Farm, forest, and water thoughts I agree with and appreciate the current goals. 20 Farm, forest, and water thoughts I agree with the goals. I think its important to preserve and foster healthy farm lans, forest land, and water. DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-80 Ref Number Topic Comment 21 Farm, forest, and water thoughts I agree with the goals; however, with the irrigation getting cut off early in the past couple years, I'm not sure I agree with the statement, "Existing farms, however, have relatively generous irrigation rights, which have rarely been fully utilized, and are expected to have sufficient water to cope with increasing temperatures." Perhaps a new emphasis on helping those with irrigation rights convert from flood irrigation to sprinklers could be a new goal. Or making a stronger incentive for those with water rights who aren't using them fully to share water. Or helping those who have unlined ponds, get them lined to increase the time they have water available, especially when it gets cut off early. Penalties for wasted water, maybe? The limited water capacity here is critical to consider moving forward, especially with any new permitting for resorts and large farming operations. 22 Farm, forest, and water thoughts I completely disagree with almost everything stated about the irrigation rights. First we do NOT have enough water for irrigation let alone generous amounts. This year and last year we're terrible. The water rights laws are antiquated and need to be overhauled completely. The idea that the irrigation is based on the established year of the irrigation district is ridiculous. Also there is zero incentive for hobby farm owners to consider releasing their water rights to farms that are actually trying to farm vs as a "hobby". I own a hobby farm and would love for example to give my water to my neighbor but that isn't allowed therefore I water a hayfield I don't want that produces nothing useful at all so I'm not penalized for not using water I don't truly need like farmers do. Crazy! DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-81 Ref Number Topic Comment 23 Farm, forest, and water thoughts I don't think that there should be a goal to maintain ag lands. It is irresponsible to farm in such an arid landscape and there should be a focus on allowing these lands to be transitioned to less water-intensive uses. There should, however, be a goal to support farmers and ranchers in reducing their water usage and keep livestock out of canals. For forest land goals, there should be separate sections of forest for recreation and conservation. Not every part of the forest should be maintained for recreational use. More emphasis should be put on maintaining wildlife habitat. Pipe all the canals. All of them. Set a date and do what is needed to get that done. 24 Farm, forest, and water thoughts I don't think we should give the same protections for low value crop production, a.k.a. growing hay for recreational horses, and livestock, as we do for food producing farms. 25 Farm, forest, and water thoughts I feel Deschutes County is not doing a good job of upholding its farm, forest, and water goals. These goals need commitment and support. 26 Farm, forest, and water thoughts I love Deschutes County because of the natural beauty of the forests, as well as the rural community. Farm zoned lands needs to be reserved for farmers, NOT for millionaires, many of whom come from other states. Grazing lands need to be accessible and affordable, and NOT rezoned to build mansions. Farmers who are from Central Oregon have the knowledge and interest to preserve water, they know what droughts look like, they know how to be responsible. 27 Farm, forest, and water thoughts I think all of this sounds good but let's be realistic there's a lot of people wanting to move here and developers too these takes away water. So, easy fix let's not money the most important thing and start saying NO more often and we well save water, DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-82 Ref Number Topic Comment 28 Farm, forest, and water thoughts I think these goals are good. I don't particularly care about including forest products in the balance of considerations. They have plenty of lobbyists and the forest service already refers to them in managing public lands. For water I think that we need to explicitly recognize that the goals are dependent on valuing different uses of water because it is a scarce resource. The county can't do a whole lot but zoning can influence this issue. This is to say that there is nothing wrong with a community that values food over golf courses. And we need to stop pretending like such value judgments are not okay and that all uses are equally beneficial. It's like triage in the E.R. This goes back to the whole property interest v community interest balance that is totally out of whack 29 Farm, forest, and water thoughts I think these goals are great, but I see people pushing to change zones and develop forested and farmland, which creates more wells and use on our groundwater resource. There needs to be a stop to zone changes just for development. If we continue in this extreme drought, the water will be depleted faster than everyone thinks and it will be to late. Farmland is not protected and there is no incentive to assist farmers with their yield so they stay in business. 30 Farm, forest, and water thoughts I think they need to orient more explicitly towards conservation and sustainability efforts 31 Farm, forest, and water thoughts I think we need to prioritize water usage for farms over private resorts, as local farms provide sustenance for the entire local community, not just a select few that are privileged enough to enjoy the abundance of private resorts already in Central Oregon. We need to protect the interests of our farmers to ensure more political unity in the years to come. 32 Farm, forest, and water thoughts I think you need to stop approval of new golf courses and resorts. 33 Farm, forest, and water thoughts I would like to see an ammendment to make rural or forest land zoning permanent, so it remains undeveloped. DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-83 Ref Number Topic Comment 34 Farm, forest, and water thoughts I would love to see information and data on what has actually been done to increase water conservation efforts. The amount of sprinklers at homes and businesses ( that water side walks) is unacceptable. It's the desert, you don't need green grass. With the amount of development happening right up to national forests it doesn't seem like anything is being done to protect wildlife habit 35 Farm, forest, and water thoughts I'm wondering why the commission is allowing developement on lower bridge if their first farmland goal is to "Preserve and maintain agricultural lands and the agricultural industry". I also fail to see how the needs of wildlife are being "adequately" addressed when we prioritize pscylocibin mushrooms over wildlife inventories... We are failing to meet the goals stated here. 36 Farm, forest, and water thoughts Increasing water conservation efforts should be a high priority. 37 Farm, forest, and water thoughts Minimize development of forest lands. Just say no to more golf courses and resorts that use too much water. Protect the rivers. 38 Farm, forest, and water thoughts More emphasis should be placed on forest management. This should take the form of partnership with the logging industry. Industry can be allowed to log, while paying a portion of profits to the USFS, who will then use the proceeds to fund forest management (ie: young tree removal, burning, etc.), or other essential activities that are not profitable for the logging industry to conduct. One thing is for certain, the USFS, BLM, and the like have demonstrated they are incapable of managing the forests, particularly in the last few years. Blaming climate change will not solve the problem. Action needs to be taken to address the overgrown tinderbox that is most of Oregon's forests. 39 Farm, forest, and water thoughts More support for organic farming and for using practices that reduce the need for irrigation. I would like to see a reduction in allowed chemicals as well. 40 Farm, forest, and water thoughts multimillion dollar homes with alpacas are not revenue generating and are not Hobby farms. Irrigation rights to support water conservation. DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-84 Ref Number Topic Comment 41 Farm, forest, and water thoughts Must preserve all ag lands as defined by Goal 3 and the NRCS. Allowing paid-gun soil scientists to justify rezoning ag lands is loaded with bias and inequitable. Must disallow all or most ORS 215.283(2) nonfarm uses, especially nonfarm dwellings. Preserve farmland for farmers. Regulate water use in land use approval criteria. Counties have this authority; use it. 42 Farm, forest, and water thoughts Need more of a focus on wildfire mitigation 43 Farm, forest, and water thoughts No development in farm and forest land 44 Farm, forest, and water thoughts No more destination resorts. Not enough water to support. 45 Farm, forest, and water thoughts overpopulation diminishes water resources water required for farmland 46 Farm, forest, and water thoughts Pay more attention to places like the Thornberg property and not allow those kinds of projects that use too much water 47 Farm, forest, and water thoughts pipe the canals to save water and avoid some of the level changes on the Deschutes. Turn those into green belts/bike paths. 48 Farm, forest, and water thoughts Preservation and protection of forests, farmland, and water sources are my top priority. They are all diminishing too quickly and we are losing our character. 49 Farm, forest, and water thoughts Regarding Forest Land Goals #2: Do not allow development on forest lands! 50 Farm, forest, and water thoughts Retain the farm and forest land and don't sacrifice it for housing. Also rework water rights and finish piping irrigation so we can continue to thrive here 51 Farm, forest, and water thoughts Revamp water rights to encourage water conservation. 52 Farm, forest, and water thoughts Seem reasonable From what I've read it seems water could be allocated better to discourage waste and ensure food security 53 Farm, forest, and water thoughts The goals above are great. Perhaps a change to dry land farming should be encouraged. Special attention to water conservation, trading water rights, and well/aquifer issues DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-85 Ref Number Topic Comment 54 Farm, forest, and water thoughts The goals are great--there seems to be a bit of a disconnect with these goals and how the county is managed in terms of development. I would also add things like preserving the remaining 'wildness' of the few 'wild-ish' areas we have, and adressing relatively simple things like the explosion of light pollution in our county. 55 Farm, forest, and water thoughts The goals of the 2010 plan are constantly being eroded because of out of control development. Building needs to be kept in check if we don't want to ruin the treasures we have. Bend is already way too overcrowded. Didn't leave LA to have it become Deschutes county 56 Farm, forest, and water thoughts The goals still seem relavent however the water goals seem key to it all. If the county can do anything about shifting water rights from hobby farms to actual food growing, that would be best. Indoor farming, robotic farming, vertical farming is also a likely future. If there are prohibitive regulations around doing this type of farming, it should be addressed. 57 Farm, forest, and water thoughts The use it or lose it water right usage on rural land should be reevaluated. That is not promoting wise water conservation. 58 Farm, forest, and water thoughts THere are some lands designated as farmland where the soil in not conducive. Consider it potential residential development when located adjacent to city boundaries (Urban Growth REserves) 59 Farm, forest, and water thoughts These are admirable goals, but not enough is being done to achieve them. 60 Farm, forest, and water thoughts These are good goals. I'd like to see something added for vertical farming, since I hear it's great for water conservation. 61 Farm, forest, and water thoughts These goals seem very appropriate so continue the same 62 Farm, forest, and water thoughts They are good goals; but perhaps more consideration of water availability for farms/ranches. 63 Farm, forest, and water thoughts Water conservation is my first priority. DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-86 Ref Number Topic Comment 64 Farm, forest, and water thoughts Water rights laws are outdated and counter to county's stated goals. As water resources shrink with warming, ag properties that are not productive farms or ranches should have their water rights reexamined. County should lobby state to finally rewrite water law. 65 Farm, forest, and water thoughts Water shortage is going to become worse and worse as the population continues to grow and climate change intensifies. Far more needs to be done to prohibit the development of destination resorts, water ski parks, and other water guzzling operations when farmers and current residents do not have enough water even today. A moratorium on new wells should be considered. Building codes should be changed to anticipate fires. Fire resistant materials and designs are essential as fire danger increases each year due to drought and climate change. No new construction should be permitted at the forest interface. Farmland needs to be protected as farmland, not as a place for the onslaught of proposals that keep cropping up such as wedding venues, psilocybin and marijuana facilities, subdivisions such as the one approved near Terrebonne, festival venues, waterski parks, and on and on. We do not need Thornburgh or any other additional destination resorts. No psilocybin or marijuana resorts should be permitted in rural areas. Psilocybin facilities will already be available within city limits, so there is no need to have them in rural areas, far from medical help and other infrastructure. In rural areas they would contribute to increased traffic and disturbances to neighbors. No sewer should be developed in Tumalo. This proposal would primarily benefit developers and promote growth that would dramatically change the character of this community. Natural Resources and Wildlife should be a category in your survey, but I will include these comments here: The wildlife habitat updates for elk and eagles, along with the one for mule deer should be prioritized. No new developments should be permitted without first completing this effort. Rural lands are heavily used by many species of wildlife. It is critical to minimize human activities and construction in areas important to wildlife, so these overlays should be completed as soon as possible to help with future planning based on scientific research, not the desires of greedy developers. Many people cherish the wildlife in Central Oregon and would love to see more. Legal trapping may have been appropriate at one time in this area, but it is no longer. Dogs get caught in traps. Bobcats DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-87 Ref Number Topic Comment and other furbearers have more value alive than as pelts. As drought remains an annual constant, we need beavers more than ever to restore habitat that will retain moisture. A dark sky ordinance that is enforced is desirable for rural lands and for the city of Bend as well. Light pollution is the easiest pollution to reduce if people simply pay attention. It threatens the health and populations of species that depend on the dark including insects, migrating birds and even humans. Down-facing outdoor lights that do not illuminate areas beyond the home dwellers' property should be required. Timers and motion sensors can also limit light pollution. A single light bulb, if not shielded, can be seen from great distances and can be an annoyance to neighbors who want to see the stars and naturally dark vistas. This issue is so important that the High Desert Museum had a special display about it earlier this year. The ice skating rink within the Bend city limits is a good example of extremely poor planning when it comes to light pollution, and it should never have been approved. Open space shrinks daily almost everywhere in Central Oregon. Far more effort should be made to protect these landscapes because they provide recreational opportunities and wildlife habitat. I think the planners for our county should prioritize protections for the spectacular natural environment that makes Central Oregon such a fantastic place to live and to visit. 66 Farm, forest, and water thoughts Water use should be regulated with a firm hand. It is the lifeblood to farming, ranching, and wildlife. These open landscapes should be protected from developments such as subdivisions, golf courses, and destination resorts which should be prohibited on farm and forest lands. 67 Farm, forest, and water thoughts Water, Water, Water. Access to water for human consumption, food production and wildlife is the top priority for the next 10 years. Wildfire prevention and protection is next. The state does a good job of helping to keep the urban growth boundary. DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-88 Ref Number Topic Comment 68 Farm, forest, and water thoughts We need to add 1. Maintain connected wildlife corridors and protect wildlife habitat. 2. Protect groundwater, prohibiting any more draw from the aquifer for recreational purposes. 3. Increase creative ways to recycle water so that clean drinking water is not used as much to irrigate or for recreation. 69 Farm, forest, and water thoughts We need to maintain farms, forests, and abundant clean water. We need to stop approving development on farms, forests and rangelands. Wasteful use of water should not be condoned, especially for hobby farming. 70 Farm, forest, and water thoughts We need to prioritize these as they will be increasing under attack from lots of interest groups. 71 Farm, forest, and water thoughts We need to rethink the way we allocate irrigation water. It's stupid that I have irrigation rights on my 7-acre farm (growing grass for two horses) when farmers in Jefferson County have no water to grow crops and support their families. 72 Farm, forest, and water thoughts We need to strengthen our protection of the water resources - and increase all types of water conservation efforts (grey water systems) 73 Farm, forest, and water thoughts We need to support scientifically based shifts to current Oregon water law that addresses lowering ground water levels. "Beneficial use" definition needs to be refined to support the above mentioned water goals. 74 Farm, forest, and water thoughts Why is "forest products" listed as the first reason to protect the forest? We should not continue to think of our precious forests as a resource to be extracted, but one that MUST be protected as our primary goal. I'd like to see this element of the goals removed, or deprioritized. DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-89 Ref Number Topic Comment 75 Farm, forest, and water thoughts with a voter base in Deschutes County that is increasingly urban, Deschutes County needs to proactively educate and engage the urban population in rural land use. Farmers are aging out of agriculture. To ensure that there are generations coming up to work on and sustain ag businesses, the County needs to partner with K-12 and post-secondary schools, farming organizations & businesses, and researchers to promote ag skills, science, and opportunities to children, teens and college students. Fostering opportunities for diverse, urban populations to explore ag and forestry occupations is important for the future of ag/forestry opportunities in Deschutes Co. Incentivize cutting edge water conservation technology, crop selection, and continuing education for farmers by partnering with a diverse array of community stakeholders. Facilitate solution-finding efforts to explore environmental initiatives/laws that may be negatively impacting water use over ag/forestry/natural resource use (i.e. spotted frog, piping canals, etc). Increase the removal of ladder fuels in our forests and incentivize fuels reduction in neighborhoods by partnering with insurance companies to promote effective practices. 76 Farm, forest, and water thoughts YES!!! to water goals. No water, no Deschutes County. Keep farms and forests. Our future livability depends on them. 77 Farm, forest, and water thoughts youre not doing them 1 Natural Hazard Thoughts A collaboration is needed to address our water issues for irrigation 2 Natural Hazard Thoughts Address the homeless camps on China Hat as they create a threat with wildfires. 3 Natural Hazard Thoughts All buildings built with the best fire proof standards, roofs, gutters, etc. REthink water use. No more golf corses unless only watering green holes. No man made lakes. 4 Natural Hazard Thoughts Better forest management is needed. Address homeless camps on public land, this is a huge hazard on many levels. DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-90 Ref Number Topic Comment 5 Natural Hazard Thoughts Building codes should be changed to anticipate fires. Fire resistant materials and designs are essential as fire danger increases each year due to drought and climate change. No new construction should be permitted at the forest interface. There should be an increased focus on climate change, future droughts, and wildfire threats. Any increases in the population of rural areas exacerbates an already difficult water shortage. Farmers do not have enough water for their crops, wells are going dry, and increasing the number of people in any way on rural lands would further deplete this precious resource. New construction should not be allowed in areas of high wildfire risk. Building codes should change to require fire-safety as a part of building design. Build more wildlife passages beneath highways/roads 6 Natural Hazard Thoughts Climate change and the associated impacts from drought and wildfire will only increase across the state, including central Oregon. We need a comprehensive approach to direct community development away from areas of high risk while ensuring what already exists begins to transition towards a mindset of living with wildfire and water conservation broadly. The County should ensure that state efforts such as Senate Bill 762 are promoted are implemented within our region to the greatest extent possible. 7 Natural Hazard Thoughts Climate change is my biggest concern 8 Natural Hazard Thoughts Community events to educate the residents about the plans to deal with hazards/disaster and what the residents can do to prepare and to safely escape a hazard 9 Natural Hazard Thoughts Consider adding Goal 2: Evaluate natural hazard impacts when developing Deschutes County rural areas. 10 Natural Hazard Thoughts Disallow new development outside UGBs in high and severe fire areas as mapped under SB 762. Channel all available wildfire funding to home hardening, not fuel reductions. 11 Natural Hazard Thoughts Drought should be our biggest concern we need to think about water conversation and sustainable growth DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-91 Ref Number Topic Comment 12 Natural Hazard Thoughts Fire terrifies me. 13 Natural Hazard Thoughts Fires and drought seem the biggest risks Need to educate people about landscaping for fire mitigation and less need for water Also encourage use of native plants 14 Natural Hazard Thoughts For years now we have watched and seen how wildfires destroy complete neighborhoods and towns. They county must be proactive in requiring firesafe structures in new construction. Codes should include non-flammable siding, decks, eves, vents, firesafe landscaping and buffer zones to isolate structures that are not firesafe. Development near forests and other fuel-rich areas should be discouraged or excluded from construction. Earthquakes are not common here, but they can destroy large areas and population centers. All new buildings should be built to withstand these events. 15 Natural Hazard Thoughts Goal 1 needs to be inverted with the caveat of "protect people" being second to "hazards" (which are moot without addressing climate change and ecological "sustainability)." 16 Natural Hazard Thoughts Good goals 17 Natural Hazard Thoughts High levels of risk. Little is being done to mitigate risk. Cannot continue to build in the wild land/urban interface. 18 Natural Hazard Thoughts I am most concerned about wildfire and am interested mitigating their risks - of spreading, of their destruction. 19 Natural Hazard Thoughts I believe the County is leading the way in natural hazard mitigation. However, new development should be banned or severly limited in high risk areas. Developments like Tetherow only increase the risk of natural disasters, so don't allow them to be built. 20 Natural Hazard Thoughts I think drought and fires are most concerning. I would like the plan to address these as a priority. DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-92 Ref Number Topic Comment 21 Natural Hazard Thoughts I think the county is doing a fair job with this issue, although I think more could be done. Specifically, more education and incentives to appropriately thin the lodgepole thickets around the county, and to counteracting the current misinformation that tells people that large ponderosas are the 'cause' of catastrophic wildfire and need to be logged. I also think people need to be treated more like adults who, if they choose to live in a wooded WUI need to accept the risk of such a choice and not be allowed to convert the land into a west-Oregon suburb. 22 Natural Hazard Thoughts I think the Goal here is to vague. Is there a way to focus it more as to what the county will be able to do to mitigate it? No way to measure if this goal is working or not. Suggest: Goal 1: Protect people, property, infrastructure, the economy and the environment from natural hazards by preparing for wildfire, drought, and winter storms through the funding and support of ... 23 Natural Hazard Thoughts I think the occurrence of natural hazards, especially wildfires, have increased in the past 23 years. With the massive increase in new construction, the County should be encouraging and incentivizing water saving and fire preventative building and landscaping techniques. Using native plants, xeriscaping, using watersense plumbing fixtures, eliminating irrigation, fire rated siding and roofing is all critical. 24 Natural Hazard Thoughts I think while a comprehensive natural hazard mitigation plan is necessary, we should do more as a county to change the systems that increase the frequency and severity of natural hazards in the first place. More emphasis should be placed on making the county carbon neutral. 25 Natural Hazard Thoughts I worry most about wildfire and drought/ water availability. I think its very important we do everything we can to mitigate wildfire as much as possible. I also think we need to be very thoughtful about where our water goes - water for farming or drinking is exponentially more important than water for golf courses. DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-93 Ref Number Topic Comment 26 Natural Hazard Thoughts I'm encouraged with the work of Project Wildfire and Firewise. We are working to harden our home and yard. I've noticed some statewide materials emphasize lawns as firebreaks; however, widespread use of water-intensive lawns is inappropriate in a desert ( and drough). I'd like to see more examples using low water options like xeriscaping, native plants and rocks. 27 Natural Hazard Thoughts Improve proactive wildfire mitigation - thinning, prescribed burns, free slash days, etc 28 Natural Hazard Thoughts It's fine—very broad. My biggest concerns are wildfires and air quality. Second would be drought. I think we need to look at what stars like Arizona and Nevada have done in some places in terms of fire risk and water preservation in landscaping. Tahoe would be an example of what to avoid in terms of lack of sufficient escape routes and overdevelopment in the WUI. Also local codes have not caught up with need for water wise landscaping which is better for environment, including local insects and animals, and conserves water. 29 Natural Hazard Thoughts limit sprawl to limit fire risk 30 Natural Hazard Thoughts More free dump days to reduce debris burning, proactively manage water use to help mitigate drought issues. 31 Natural Hazard Thoughts More no cost green waste days at knitting landfill. Alternatively- green waste pick up in the county. Recycling! Please take glass from my house in the county. And expand recycling services. 32 Natural Hazard Thoughts N/A 33 Natural Hazard Thoughts Need to educate people about landscaping for fire mitigation and also the use of native and drought tolerant plants 34 Natural Hazard Thoughts pipe all canals, active thinning in surrounding forests for fire suppresion DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-94 Ref Number Topic Comment 35 Natural Hazard Thoughts Prevent people from camping in the forests near us to avoid wildfire. Do a better job clearing roads in Bend after snowfall. Do our part to mitigate effects of climate change. Cut down on the crazy development to save water. 36 Natural Hazard Thoughts Properties that face irrigation issues are drying up. This creates a significant risk of a wildfire that can take out cities. Better planning can help protect these dense housing areas. When moving the UGB boundaries, use existing man made boundaries like paved roads and rivers as boundaries. This help provide a fire break between subdivisions and the WUI. Currently we have dry fuel right up to the back door of houses with not break at all. It is a matter of time until we lose a whole city here in Central Oregon. 37 Natural Hazard Thoughts real threat but somewhat out of our control 38 Natural Hazard Thoughts Residents need additional Incentives to reduce excessive fire loading, such as free yard debris disposal options and tax credits for remediation efforts. Also, a significant number of people still burn household trash, creating extremely toxic smoke that spreads county-wide. 39 Natural Hazard Thoughts Review climate change appropriate policy and actions to help protect from increasing natural disaster events. 40 Natural Hazard Thoughts Severe risk for our natural environment, safety, and property values 41 Natural Hazard Thoughts The County should not approve any more subdivision of properties in high risk wildlife zones (wildland urban interface). Such areas include ponderosa pine and lodgepole forests or forest edges. The county should act as though it would be financial liable if a permitted property burned because of wildfire. 42 Natural Hazard Thoughts The population needs to be better educated on these hazards. In addition, what is the plan/how can the citizens prepare for the eventuality of an earthquake/tsunami on the coast? DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-95 Ref Number Topic Comment 43 Natural Hazard Thoughts The urban-wildlife interface needs to be better identified for fire mitigation purposes. The county's wildfire prevention programs need to be expanded. The county need a longer range plan to anticipate sheltering larger populations from the Coast in the event of a Tsumani or other disaster. 44 Natural Hazard Thoughts There aren't enough regulations on what homeowners need to do to maintain a safe property. Best I can tell there is no true evacuation plan/ROUTE for the city of Bend which is bad. 45 Natural Hazard Thoughts There should be no new construction in areas of high wildfire risk. Fire-safe design should be required in all new buildings. Ignore complaints from newcomers coming from the upper midwest or east who complain about inadequate snow removal. Taxpayers shouldn't foot the bill for equipment and personnel to quickly clear all streets and roads in a 100-year storm. 46 Natural Hazard Thoughts They need to change the antiquated assbackwards water right laws. The idea that water is based on seniority from 100 years ago is asinine. There needs to be a more equitable way to distribute the irrigation water. They also need to give incentives to people willing to "give back" their irrigation water instead of forcing them to waste water or get penalized. 47 Natural Hazard Thoughts Too much building is happening in the rural/forest interface. 48 Natural Hazard Thoughts Water is limited, fire could destroy many structures. 49 Natural Hazard Thoughts Water shortage is going to become worse and worse as the population continues to grow and climate change intensifies. Far more needs to be done to prohibit the development of destination resorts, water ski parks, and other water guzzling operations when farmers and current residents do not have enough water even today. There may need to be a moratorium on new wells. Building codes should be changed to anticipate fires. Fire resistant materials and designs are essential as fire danger increases each year due to drought and climate change. No new construction should be permitted at the forest interface. DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-96 Ref Number Topic Comment 50 Natural Hazard Thoughts Water, coupled with sunlight, is the source of life. Water should be central to every decision the planning commission makes. 51 Natural Hazard Thoughts We certainly have plenty! Wildfire safety, there's always more to do...drought, I'd love to see if vertical farming could help some of these families who are selling the farms because they don't have enough water. But I'm only just learning about it. 52 Natural Hazard Thoughts we must be better prepared for drought conditions by being better stewards of our water resource: - Promote use of grey water systems, rainwater capture - Continue capping/piping of irrigation canals - Restrictions on businesses (data centers) and recreation activities (golf) that use large volumes of water 53 Natural Hazard Thoughts We must prioritize protecting the environment. 54 Natural Hazard Thoughts We need to be more proactive about this goal. We know these hazards are not just possible, they're here or they're coming. We need to address water rights and prepare for the Cascadia event which will make our region the center for everyone 55 Natural Hazard Thoughts We're fucked 56 Natural Hazard Thoughts We've been lucky so far in Deschutes County in regards to wildfire but the amount of juniper infilling is unprecedented, resulting in increased fuel loading during a time of drought and above-average temps. Thinning of juniper trees should be encouraged by the county. 57 Natural Hazard Thoughts wildfire is at the top of my list 58 Natural Hazard Thoughts Wildfire is probably the biggest threat, but so is smoke from wildfires. The goal above is extremely generic so it's hard to comment on that. What matters is how it's implemented. Is wildfire risk being adequately considered in land use decisions and in the building code? How is the County addressing the need to reduce our carbon footprint which is contributing to climate change (and the role climate change plays in continually increasing our susceptibility to more wildfires in the future)? DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-97 Ref Number Topic Comment 59 Natural Hazard Thoughts Wildfire is the biggest natural hazard threat facing Deschutes County in the near future. It isn't hard to avoid disaster - limit new development in fire prone areas and focus development within the safety of established cities, where wildfire risk is the lowest. 60 Natural Hazard Thoughts Wildfire risk due to climate change needs much more attention, especially related to permitting new development. Water conservation measures and sharing programs must be taken much more seriously. Water must be returned to the Deschutes River. 61 Natural Hazard Thoughts Wildfire risk must be one of the first concerns when deciding the appropriate density for proposed development. Exit routes are few on the westside. 62 Natural Hazard Thoughts Wildfires and dwindling water in our lakes and rivers are a constant and ever increasing worry 1 Historic and Cultural Resources Thoughts Add more goals, add more historic sites 2 Historic and Cultural Resources Thoughts Continue to support 3 Historic and Cultural Resources Thoughts Develop modern cultural resources not just preserve old ones. Bend and surrounding communities need performance space and large venues for sporting events. 4 Historic and Cultural Resources Thoughts Development is inevitable. But major historic buildings and landmarks (like Tower Theatre) must be preserved 5 Historic and Cultural Resources Thoughts Ensure that DEI is incorporated into the historic storytelling and preservation 6 Historic and Cultural Resources Thoughts For a county this large, we should have 5, not 3, County Commissioners. Some of these slots should be required to be representatives of rural Deschutes. A total of only three commissioners means that a single person can determine the future of all the residents of Deschutes County. 7 Historic and Cultural Resources Thoughts Giving power to indigenous groups and following their lead for land stewardship and curation. DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-98 Ref Number Topic Comment 8 Historic and Cultural Resources Thoughts Goal 1 is laudable and do-able. Let's continue to support it. 9 Historic and Cultural Resources Thoughts I am very interested in our PNW tribes and specifically the Warm Springs. 10 Historic and Cultural Resources Thoughts I support the goal. 11 Historic and Cultural Resources Thoughts I think we need to be mindful of whose culture and history we're focusing on. There needs to be more inclusivity of indigenous people and people of color in what we define as significant history and cultural resources. An impediment to doing this in Deschutes county is that there are lot of overt MAGA racists—it's purple here—but also a lot of cowardly liberal white people that aren't willing to do anything or try to see things from others' perspectives. Yes white people and lumber barons have shaped the landscape but are those the narratives that we want to hold up as heroic including in how we protect, name, and recognize historic places. There is a real opportunity to work with warm springs and to also include the chicano and latino communities in the area. The high desert museum could also be a good partner for any work done by the county, and the HDM has demonstrated that it is going to continue to include indigenous folks in its museum activities and exhibits. 12 Historic and Cultural Resources Thoughts I totally agree with the County's goals, but it seems the county is prioritizing the preservation of Euromerican history and culture. I would like to see indigenous land acknowledgement on city and county buildings, street names, city entrance signs. I think it would be fantastic for Deschutes County to work with the Warm Springs Tribes on a land acknowledgement program and educational signange detailing the history of native peoples in Central Oregon. 13 Historic and Cultural Resources Thoughts I wasn't aware of these historic & cultural resources. Consider adding the words "outreach" or "awareness" to the goal statement. DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-99 Ref Number Topic Comment 14 Historic and Cultural Resources Thoughts it would be lovely to promote and advertise visiting these sites more proactively. The images above appear to have landmarks that are in disrepair. It would be wonderful to engage the community in efforts to restore and value these landmarks while also communicating the story of people who lived in this region before white settlement. These sites could provide an opportunity to learn about modern history and the history of this place before Western expansion. It would be wonderful to partner with the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs to erect some additional outreach kiosks in some of these areas to educate the visitors to our region. 15 Historic and Cultural Resources Thoughts Love it 16 Historic and Cultural Resources Thoughts Love it! Keep it up! 17 Historic and Cultural Resources Thoughts our native American past is not even mentioned. Who had this land before settlers moved here? This is important. 18 Historic and Cultural Resources Thoughts Preservation is where it all begins. Without that there isn't much opportunity for education. 19 Historic and Cultural Resources Thoughts Preserve what reasonably can be preserved 20 Historic and Cultural Resources Thoughts seems fine 21 Historic and Cultural Resources Thoughts The Goal should be expanded to also protect significant historic and cultural resources that are not designated but would likely be eligible for such designation. 22 Historic and Cultural Resources Thoughts The historic and cultural resources MUST BE preserved in Central Oregon and surrounding areas (Warm Springs). 23 Historic and Cultural Resources Thoughts There are no cultural resources in Deschutes County. Just white people doing sports and drinking beer. 24 Historic and Cultural Resources Thoughts There is a vast array of historic and cultural offerings in Deschutes County. Continue to make the best possible. 25 Historic and Cultural Resources Thoughts These are great goals to have. DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-100 Ref Number Topic Comment 26 Historic and Cultural Resources Thoughts These can be found here, but they are not the components that offer the rich diversity of the outdoors. Music venues at the Hayden Homes Amphitheater does. This offers enough that little time and money should be spent to embellish it further. The High Desert Museum has a great section on history and other cultural values. The Deschutes Historical Museum also has value. Perhaps these two facilities are enough. 27 Historic and Cultural Resources Thoughts They should be preserved and used for recreational and educational purposes. 28 Historic and Cultural Resources Thoughts Update Goal 5 inventory of historical and cultural resources and adequately protect. 1 Transportation Priorities We need a system that actually serves the whole county. Possibly something that could move some commodities as well as people without that could reduce the truck traffic. 2 Transportation Priorities Updating roads to handle our increased traffic and provide bike lanes on newly paved roads. For example, roads out east, like Rickard Road, have recently been updated and paved, but a bike lane was not included. This has always been a popular cycling route. Because it was recently updated, tractor trailer traffic has increased substantially on this road as has regular traffic due to more people living in the area. It is scary to come across a cyclist while driving this road. Why wasn't a bike lane put in? 3 Transportation Priorities Traffic flow. Bicycle lanes 4 Transportation Priorities Traffic congestion! 5 Transportation Priorities Traffic and speed on the main roads accessing Deschutes County. Should roads be widened? Bike lanes on a lot of the secondary roads, and access to these roads across busy main roads. 6 Transportation Priorities To expand major arteries throughout the County. Develop a road department that is actually prepared for snow when it inevitable comes year, after year. Plowing is pathetic here. DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-101 Ref Number Topic Comment 7 Transportation Priorities to encourage getting around without using a car. 8 Transportation Priorities The Bend/Redmond corridor. Get rail mass transit easements set now for Bend to Redmond (including airport) to Sisters and Lapine. 9 Transportation Priorities Take the traffic around the city not thru it. Create another east west access crossing Make Wall and Bond in old town walking only no traffic. 10 Transportation Priorities Supporting the anticipated growth over the next 50 years, adapting to climate regulations for electric cars, and increasing connectivity between Bend and surrounding cities. 11 Transportation Priorities Supporting non-gas powered modes of transportation: bikes, walking, etc. How might these be a priority for how we design our community? Pedestrian only zones downtown? Road design that prioritizes people over cars? How might roundabouts be friendlier to bikes instead of terminating the bike lane at the entrance? 12 Transportation Priorities Safety and multi-modal use. I'm a big supporter of the roundabouts going in on 20 and of the 97 realignment. I think we need to do more to make biking and walking safe, which is challenging in a land of lifted trucks. I would support higher impact fees or something like that if possible for planned communities, destination resorts, so that the county has enough funding for maintenance. 13 Transportation Priorities safe systems and routes for alternate (non-single car) transportation 14 Transportation Priorities Safe speed limits...current rural roads speeds are entirely too fast 15 Transportation Priorities Road improvement especially hwy 20 and 97 16 Transportation Priorities Repair and maintenance of roads, in particular the east side of town and not focusing on just the west side of town. Also, increased safety measures on the hwy 97 corridor, especially between Redmond and Bend. DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-102 Ref Number Topic Comment 17 Transportation Priorities Remind drivers that none of these are their own private roads, and it's not 2:00 am so they have to follow basic road rules. It's not always the newcomers who drive crazy. 18 Transportation Priorities Reliable and convenient bus- to get around town/ DRW/ bend to Redmond, bend to Prineville, bend to Tumalo etc. Public transit option to get to mt bachelor: park in downtown (where you park to float) and have buses that run with more frequency and reliability. Regional rail: Train from Klamath to bend to Portland…. Bend to Boise 19 Transportation Priorities Regional Transportation integration and use. Safe Bike Lanes on major highways. Municipal parking and coordination with private parking lots. E-Bike and alternative transportation use routes and safety. 20 Transportation Priorities Reducing and slowing traffic, plus encouraging bike and mass transit travel. 21 Transportation Priorities Reduced vehicle miles traveled by emphasizing alternative modes of transportation and greater bicycle connectivity that is not on active roads. 22 Transportation Priorities Reduce traffic congestion. Don't build houses until you have rapid transit in place! 23 Transportation Priorities Public transportation and increased bike and walkability 24 Transportation Priorities Public transportation 25 Transportation Priorities Providing a strong system and well maintained system. Many roads are dead ends or zig roads. This is from years of lack of planning for future growth. The amount of money spent on traffic circles is ridiculous when roads are not maintained. Look at other countries, circles are not the fix to traffic congestion. Those countries have had to add traffic light on the circles are well. 26 Transportation Priorities Provide a good public transportation network. Reduce traffic congestion. 27 Transportation Priorities Prioritize walkability and bikeability in cities. Expand or improve public transportation systems. DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-103 Ref Number Topic Comment 28 Transportation Priorities Preparing for electric vehicles Better bus service Bike paths or lanes 29 Transportation Priorities Need better and safer facilities for bicycle and other active transportation modes to access jobs, retail and other daily trips. Need public transit system that's convenient, quick and responsive to the needs of inter-city home to work trips 30 Transportation Priorities Multi-use trails connecting communities 31 Transportation Priorities moving cars efficiently 32 Transportation Priorities More public transportation. Account for the increased population with our roads. Find a way to keep homeless out of our forests beyond the 14 day limit, which could mean gates on forest service roads. 33 Transportation Priorities More investment on pedestrian access and public transit. 1 in 3 Redmondites commute to Bend daily (I'm one of them). To maintain regional economies, inter-city access needs to be possible for workers without a vehicle. A daily commute for work this summer cost people up to $400/month. Bend lacks service workers because we live in Redmond and can't afford to commute to Bend for $15/hour. 34 Transportation Priorities More bike/pedestrian friendly, low/no emission commuter rail system in central Oregon. 35 Transportation Priorities More bike pedestrian off-road trails 36 Transportation Priorities More bike paths that are separated from the road 37 Transportation Priorities More affordable public transit is truly needed. The limited bus service in Bend is quite successful and offers rides within the city limits. The neighboring communities like Tumalo, Sisters, Redmond, and La Pine would benefit from good public transportation as well. If the service were coordinated with the same times that traffic is bad in Bend, like at 7:30 am, 10 am, noon, 3 pm and 5:30 pm, it would help with congestion as well. DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-104 Ref Number Topic Comment 38 Transportation Priorities minimizing sprawl so that there isnt additional impact to the roads; making it safe and easy for people to get around without having to own a car 39 Transportation Priorities Minimize traffic: What about park-and-ride places for those in outlying areas like Tumalo, La Pine, and Sunriver to reduce the number of vehicles on the roads? Affordable public transit between Redmond and Bend and Bend and Sunriver could limit vehicle use. Mt. Bachelor Ski Area should provide free bus service to and from the mountain throughout the day. That road in winter can be insanely crowded. This generates a huge carbon footprint, yet there is a simple solution. If the managers complain about costs, they could simply add a few dollars to each ski ticket to cover the expenses. 40 Transportation Priorities Minimize rural nonfarm growth to reduce traffic. Support transit, walking, and biking between and inside urban areas. 41 Transportation Priorities Mass transit and walking/biking 42 Transportation Priorities Making updates to roads and infrastructure that actually make sense. There are certain parts of town where road projects have been going on for over 5 years. Also, this is one of the most unsafe places to bike, I realize there are bike lanes but people drive like they don't exist and trying to bike downtown is just asking to get hurt. If you're going to start building 3-6+ story apartment complexes like we have all over the west side you need him to have infrastructure to support that. Adding hundred/thousands of units near major round-abouts with single lane roads will only continue to contribute to the nightmare of traffic that already exists 43 Transportation Priorities Make transportation available from/to more areas of Bend. 44 Transportation Priorities Make it easier to get around without a car - that will do the most to alleviate congestion and improve quality of life. 45 Transportation Priorities Maintaining safe, navigable roadways DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-105 Ref Number Topic Comment 46 Transportation Priorities Maintaining safe roads. Foster the reduction of car trips (prevent sprawl). 47 Transportation Priorities Maintaining existing roads (no new lanes) and improving transit and bike per infrastructure, Also recognizing that land-use is one of the biggest drivers of transportation demand, so keeping all new development of workforce and housing in concentrated cities 48 Transportation Priorities Maintain and improve, do not expand. 49 Transportation Priorities Less emphasis on bicycles, not practical for most people 50 Transportation Priorities Keep the traffic flowing, develop mass transit options, encourage bike use. 51 Transportation Priorities Keep a focus on having traffic flow, fix areas like Reed Market and 9th to be less dangerous. Roundabouts are a good thing. 52 Transportation Priorities Increased car-friendly areas and parking structures 53 Transportation Priorities Increased capacity on highly traveled roadways. 54 Transportation Priorities Improving road conditions and bike lanes. 55 Transportation Priorities Improve traffic flow through Terrebonne Redmond Bend and Sisters 56 Transportation Priorities I'd ride my bike more if there were pathways separate from roadways. We've all watched inattentive drivers, and I don't feel safe sharing the road with them. Completely separate pathways would be so much safer, and I think they'd get a lot of use. 57 Transportation Priorities I'd like them to continue installing roundabouts. Also need to focus on Reed Market Road, it's unsafe to take a left onto it from side streets as it's always busy. It's a main thoroughfare and isn't set up for that amount of traffic. DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-106 Ref Number Topic Comment 58 Transportation Priorities I think the parkway is outdated for the growth in Central Oregon. Traffic entering from a dead stop through the downtown area. Stop lights. Crosswalks. Homeless camps along the parkway and major off ramps. 59 Transportation Priorities I love the open spaces in Central Oregon, and recognize that rural living typically means further driving and less infrastructure in general. However, I do think more emphasis could be placed in Bend and Redmond on public transportation and safe bike lanes. We all know that the traffic in Bend can be horrendous, and I fear that Redmond is trending in that direction with the "islands" of housing being created. 60 Transportation Priorities Fix the potholes. keep the lines painted. resurface older roads. Remove those dedicated roads that aren't used or maintained by the county and thereby increase revenue 61 Transportation Priorities Fire evacuation plans seem to be non-existent or not public. As we build housing we need to consider how to get people out of the cities. 62 Transportation Priorities Find ways to support transportation access that don't depend on passenger cars 63 Transportation Priorities Exploring public transportation from LaPine and Sunriver to Bend and across Bend. 64 Transportation Priorities Ensuring that everyone has safe and convenient multi modal options, not just single occupancy vehicles. 65 Transportation Priorities Ensuring connectivity between N/S and E/W without massive delays, and adding public transport to assist those without cars, etc., to allow them to efficiently travel to and from work. 66 Transportation Priorities Ensuring adequate roadways to keep up with those areas in the county that are growing the fastest. DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-107 Ref Number Topic Comment 67 Transportation Priorities Encouraging the use of bicycles and foot traffic is admirable, but it simply is not practical during cold, stormy, inclement weather. Our community will continue to provide for traffic from cars and buses. Increasing the availability of public transportation to reduce the number of private vehicles on the roads would be helpful. What about park-and-ride places for those in outlying areas like Tumalo, La Pine, and Sunriver? Affordable public transit between Redmond and Bend and Bend and Sunriver could limit vehicle use. Mt. Bachelor Ski Area should provide free bus service to and from the mountain throughout the day. That road in winter can be insanely crowded. This generates a huge carbon footprint, yet there is a simple solution. If the managers complain about costs, they could simply add a few dollars to each ski ticket to cover the expenses. 68 Transportation Priorities Developing commuter options for people who live in unincorporated communities such as Alfalfa, Terrebonne, and other hamlets that do not have any public transportation infrastructure. Maintain the safety and quality of existing road systems. 69 Transportation Priorities Concentrated transit from town to town and in urbanized areas 70 Transportation Priorities Bike lanes/safety 71 Transportation Priorities Bike lanes to connect all communities. 72 Transportation Priorities Bike lanes or biking streets. Use what can be learned by studying Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany. Most people use bikes to get around because they feel safe on the paths and streets. Here in CO it is too scary to ride. DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-108 Ref Number Topic Comment 73 Transportation Priorities Better cycling infrastructure. Roundabout at hwy 20/o.b. Riley in Tumalo (why was that removed from the current improvements? That intersection is so dangerous and roundabouts are great passive traffic calming measures). Chip seal roads and the bare-mininum two strip reseals are dangerous for cyclists and motorcyclists. Repave roads properly so they last longer. 74 Transportation Priorities affordable, easy, frequent mass transportation. we have the rail lines. do it now before more growth. this will cut down on car traffic, allow those without good vehicles to get to work in inclement weather, reduce traffice congestion etc. 75 Transportation Priorities Adequate public transportation within city limits or close by, and along the Hwy 97 and Hwy 20 corridors. Plenty of park and ride lots adjacent to stops along those corridors. 76 Transportation Priorities Actual working public transportation that allows people to get to work without their cars. 77 Transportation Priorities Acknowledge that not everyone rides a bike or is comfortable using public transportation. Safe roads and enforcement of traffic laws 78 Transportation Priorities Accomodating growth. The growth occurring has been known for a long time and is taking off at a fast rate and the transportation is not keeping up. You can't just add an apartment building on every corner and just put in a new round about and think that solves the problem. also, with zone changes comes new houses and traffic. I think that transportation needs to be integral and coincide with development. You shouldn't be able to develop at this rate without a tranportation plan to accomodate. 79 Transportation Priorities A better view as to keeping the existing roads in good shape and "PLANNING" for future increased travel on these roads. Lots needs to be done in this area. 97 cannot handle the traffic volume and that overflow is being pushed onto Old Bend Redmond road. Address this as well as a eastern truck route around Bend to get truck traffic off of 3rd street. 80 Transportation Priorities 1) Safe options to improve nonmotorized access throughout the county 2) Better enforcement of speed limits DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-109 Ref Number Topic Comment 81 Transportation Priorities 1) Planning and updating roadways as needed to effectively and safely handle the expected vehicle traffic capacity in future years. 2) Designing roadways that provide for safe usage by bicycles where appropriate. 1 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Your survey is confusing. This category is not listed among the 7 main topics. I put my comments about this important subject under farms and forests but now see that I can put them here. I will include them one more time below because for me, this is probably the highest priority category: Natural Resources and Wildlife The wildlife habitat updates for elk and eagles, along with the one for mule deer should be prioritized. No new developments should be permitted without first completing this effort. Rural lands are heavily used by many species of wildlife. It is critical to minimize human activities and construction in areas important to wildlife, so these overlays should be completed as soon as possible to help with future planning based on scientific research, not the desires of greedy developers. Many people cherish the wildlife in Central Oregon and would love to see more. Legal trapping may have been appropriate at one time in this area, but it is no longer. Dogs get caught in traps. Bobcats and other furbearers have more value alive than as pelts. As drought remains an annual constant, we need beavers more than ever to restore habitat that will retain moisture. A dark sky ordinance that is enforced is desirable for rural lands and for the city of Bend as well. Light pollution is the easiest pollution to reduce if people simply pay attention. It threatens the health and populations of species that depend on the dark including insects, migrating birds and even humans. Down-facing outdoor lights that do not illuminate areas beyond the home dwellers' property should be required. Timers and motion sensors can also limit light pollution. A single light bulb, if not shielded, can be seen from great distances and can be an annoyance to neighbors who want to see the stars and naturally dark vistas. This issue is so important that the High Desert Museum had a special display about it earlier this year. The ice skating rink within the Bend city limits is a good example of extremely poor planning when it comes to light pollution, and it should never have been approved. Open space shrinks daily almost everywhere in Central Oregon. Far more effort should be made to protect these landscapes because they provide recreational opportunities and wildlife habitat. I think the planners for our DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-110 Ref Number Topic Comment county should prioritize protections for the spectacular natural environment that makes Central Oregon such a fantastic place to live and to visit. 2 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Work with indigenous peoples to restore the habitat 3 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities with too much population growth, there will be no room for open space and wildlife habitat DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-111 Ref Number Topic Comment 4 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities With increased people and traffic, we have increased the problems for wildlife. Goals regarding caring for the wildlife should be a priority as opposed to killing anything deemed to be a threat because it is in our space or ignoring the historical wildlife corridors. 5 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Wildlife overlays should be completed as soon as possible to allow for better planning. To avoid conflicts, no developments should be allowed before these habitat maps are finalized and approved. The natural resources of Central Oregon are priceless and are a big part of what makes this area unique. These wild landscapes should be protected for recreation, scenic beauty, and wildlife. 6 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Wildlife migration corridors, particularly where those area may conflict with increasing development or transportation routes 7 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities wildlife habitat updates should be completed as soon as possible 8 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities wildlife Goals 9 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities wildlife goals 10 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Wildlife Goal 2: Why is economic benefits of wildlife a goal!? I'd like to see us not think about profit when it comes to wildlife. 11 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Wildlife corridors under highways 12 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Wildlife corridors / under/over passes are needed DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-112 Ref Number Topic Comment 13 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Wildlife Areas 14 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Wildlife areas 15 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities wildlife areas 16 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities wildlife areas 17 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Wildlife areas 18 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities wildlife areas 19 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Wildlife 20 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Wildlife 21 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities wildlife 22 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Wildlife DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-113 Ref Number Topic Comment 23 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Wildland Urban interfaces need special treatment where the UGB meets county land. Defensible space should be encouraged around these areas. Forest thinning on county land (if applicable) should be funded. I see Tetherow constantly watering the open-space with huge amounts of water. I imagine this is for fire suppression concerns, but seems wasteful in how it is applied (i.e. during the heat of the day and firehose type "sprinklers"). 24 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Wildfire mitigation 25 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities wildfire 26 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Why do people want to live in Deschutes County. Because it is beautiful. The update should include a "Deschutes the Beautiful" road side trash mitigation plan and dump the Adopt the Road, Adopt the Highway for the nonsense it is, an advertising program that conntributes to visual pollution. 27 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities We need to make maintaining our Natural Resources and Open Spaces a huge priority! It feels like it has fallen in priority because we have so many new people here now. 28 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities we need as much open space as we can get. 29 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities We are failing at achieving these goals in Deschutes County. 30 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Water use and use of piping for agricultural/irrgation for farming. 31 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Water use and limiting housing, resorts or other human habitation in ecologically sensitive areas. DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-114 Ref Number Topic Comment 32 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Water use and fish habitat protection 33 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Water conservation 34 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Water 35 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Use thoughtful design for developments, including maintaining native trees.s 36 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Updating wildlife inventories 37 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Updating wildlife inventories 38 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Updated wildlife inventories for all species and prohibiting all conflicting uses within their habitats. 39 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Update wildlife corridor maps and respect them in the permitting process 40 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Update the wildlife overlays NOW and make sure they are monitored to restrict development. For example: Coyote Canyon (Tumalo, off of Tyler Road) 160-acre property has been approved for three residences, even though it is a MAJOR elk and deer habitat. With all the people, dogs, outbuildings, and motorized vehicles that will result, the elk will lose a vital resource. This is a huge mistake. 41 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities ungulate habitat restoration DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-115 Ref Number Topic Comment 42 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Try to protect more wild areas that currently arent protected 43 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Those are all good and lofty goals. If we were actually paying attention to them we would not be so surprised by the number of cougars showing up in our neighborhoods. 44 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Thin jackpine 45 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities These goals mean nothing if we continue to develop at this pace. 46 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities There should be some language for improving wildlife conditions within town, such as encouraging native plant landscaping, discouraging fences that block wildlife movement, etc., 47 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities The goals here are good, but need to kept up to date with the growing population and drought conditions. 48 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities The goals as stated remain viable today. 49 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities The County must take its natural resources, wildlife, and open space goals seriously: commit to these goals, support them, and uphold Oregon's land use laws. 50 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities teach young people not to litter 51 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Sustainability 52 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Supporting endangered species DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-116 Ref Number Topic Comment 53 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities support urban growth boundaries; discourage sprawl 54 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Support retaining populations of Federal and State protected endangered species. 55 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Support retaining populations of Fed and State protected species 56 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Support research and retention of populations of Federal and State species which are considered 'of concern,' endangered, threatened, or declining. 57 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Support protection of endangered species, including habitat protection 58 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Support Land Management (land trusts) 59 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities support Federal and State lands and endangered species 60 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Support endangered species 61 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Stop giving away open space to developers 62 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Stop development in and near core habitats. 63 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Stop degrading it with development and roads/trails. No new subdivisions or destination resorts. There are too many disruptive mountain bike trails. Maintain open space and views. DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-117 Ref Number Topic Comment 64 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Smart, mixed-use of natural resources 65 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Skyline forest protection from development 66 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Skyline Forest 67 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Science-based ecology 68 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities scenic views 69 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Sage-grouse habitat in eastern Deschutes county 70 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Rivers and wetlands 71 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Riparian areas and other water resources such as springs and ground water recharge points 72 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Restoring the natural flow of the Deschutes River 73 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Restoration of natural hydrology to Deschutes river 74 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Resource protection DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-118 Ref Number Topic Comment 75 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Remove Juniper trees 76 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Reduction of golf courses on county land. Enforce/create water use rules. 77 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Reduce light pollution and enforce dark sky standards 78 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Recreational benefuts if wildlife & habitat will have economic benefits - eg fishing tourism o 79 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Recreation fragments and displaces wildlife. 80 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Public access 81 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Provide better options for reducing trash dumping and increasing enforcement on public lands. 82 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities protection of the land 83 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Protection commercial interests 84 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Protection 85 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Protecting wildlife resourses DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-119 Ref Number Topic Comment 86 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Protecting open spaces 87 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities protecting open space and scenic areas from development 88 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities protecting open space and scenic areas for recreation 89 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities protecting and enhancing wildlife habitat 90 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities protecting and enhancing wildlife habitat 91 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Protect/create migration corridors and greenspaces to aid wildlife moving through the landscape and reduce human/wildlife conflicts. 92 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities protect wildlife 93 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Protect wilderness areas from being overwhelmed by too many people need to 94 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities protect waterways & quality 95 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities protect water resources 96 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Protect the aquifer as the glaciers go down and decrease pull on the aquifer DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-120 Ref Number Topic Comment 97 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Protect Skyline Forest from development!!! 98 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities protect scenic vistas 99 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Protect rivers from nearby development 100 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Protect recreational options on public lands while prohibiting homeless camps in these areas. 101 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities protect our waters 102 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Protect open spaces and wildlife 103 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Protect open space limiting rural development and increasing connected wildlife habitat 104 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Protect open space & scenic views and sites 105 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Protect open space 106 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Protect open lands and spaces 107 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Protect and restore animal habitats DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-121 Ref Number Topic Comment 108 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities protect 109 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Property rights should be first. If open space on private property is desired by the county, then the property owner should get discounted taxes. Public Lands should be better maintained- better scientific forestry practices- composted wood/forest create heat and increase wildfire danger. Harvest the timber! Junipe Trees are invasive, non-native & water sucking! 110 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities promoting economic impacts of wildlife and nature 111 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Promote well-being of wildlife and habitats 112 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Promote the intrinsic ecological and economic benefits of wildlife and habitat. 113 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Promote the economic and recreational benefits of wildlife and habitat. 114 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities promote recreation in our open spaces 115 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities promote recreation 116 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Promote economic and recreational benefits of wildlife and habitat 117 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Promote economic and recreational benefits DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-122 Ref Number Topic Comment 118 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities promote 119 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Privately owned open space and natural resource tracts such as Skyline Forest on Bend's western edge 120 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Preventing the urban/suburban sprawl that places like Sacramento, Boise, and Phoenix are experiencing is the MOST essential way to protect our natural resources. Urban Sprawl degrades our social, economic, and enviromental sustianability. Preventing urban sprawl in Central Oregon will protect wildlife migration routes, water resources, open space, and the rural economy. Stop changing zoning from farm/forest land to rural residential. It's degrading our natural resources and open space. 121 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Prevent urban sprawl and development of wild areas. 122 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Preserving wild areas from motor vehicles and grazing 123 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Preserving access to natural resources while balancing need to protect wildlife 124 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Preserve wildlife habitat 125 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Preserve wildlife and help wildlife flourish in DC 126 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Preserve wild spaces and natural areas outside of our cities 127 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Preserve recreational access to public land DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-123 Ref Number Topic Comment 128 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Preserve open space 129 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Preserve natural areas such as parks and wild lands within cities 130 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Preserve as much open space as we can 131 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Preserve as much open space as we can 132 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Preserve as much open space as we can 133 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Preservation, conservation 134 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Preservation 135 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Phil's trail 136 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities people dumping garbage 137 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities ordinances to reduce light pollution should be required for all structures and these rules should be enforced 138 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities ordinances to reduce light pollution should be required for all structures and these rules should be enforced DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-124 Ref Number Topic Comment 139 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Open spaces, etc 140 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Open Spaces 141 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities open spaces 142 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities open spaces 143 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Open spaces 144 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Open Spaces 145 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Open spaces 146 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities open spaces 147 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Open spaces 148 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities open space should be protected 149 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Open space goals needs to be updated. Our open spaces are being ruined by people who don't have outdoor space etiquette. DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-125 Ref Number Topic Comment 150 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities open space 151 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities none of these goals will be maintained if the city continues to allow sub-dividing and allowing mass production of homes in open spaces 152 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities No more destination resorts 153 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities No conflicting uses in riparian and wetlands resources. 154 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities No conflicting uses in inventoried open spaces and scenic corridors. 155 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Need to drastically increase preservation/conservation of water. 156 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Near smith rock 157 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities natural resources and open space is one of the things that makes our area special. It is important to me to protect animal habitats, support a diverse native environment, and protect our land for animals, the environment, and our community 158 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities natural resources 159 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Natural Resources 160 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities natural resources DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-126 Ref Number Topic Comment 161 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities natural resources 162 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Natural Resources 163 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Mule deer 164 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Mt Batchelor and surronging high lakes 165 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities More properties are being developed and fenced off, further limiting the movement of wildlife, particularly large mammals like elk and deer. Fences and structures may eliminate access to suitable habitat or migratory routes. Wildlife friendly fencing should be used by the county. 166 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities More parks 167 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities More controlled burns. 168 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Minimize water use in planning 169 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Minimize intrusive development 170 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Manage deer populations 171 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Make sure to include all wildlife, such as birds, rabbits, etc. not just deer and elk. DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-127 Ref Number Topic Comment 172 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Make skyline forest a public natural space. Protect it from development. 173 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Maintaining wildlife habitat 174 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Maintaining our wildlife habitats 175 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Maintaining it and preventing overuse/overcrowding 176 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Maintaining greenspace and old growth trees , especially in new developments 177 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Maintaining cleanliness and public accessibility to lakes, streams, and rivers. 178 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Maintain wildlife 179 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities maintain the natural environment 180 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Maintain protection of publicly owned land, and protect more lands through public and public/private partnerships 181 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities maintain healthy wildlife 182 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Maintain diversity of wildlife and habitats DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-128 Ref Number Topic Comment 183 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities maintain and protect current wild areas. 184 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Maintain and enhance ecological diversity 185 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Maintain and enhance a diversity of wildlife and habitats. 186 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Maintain and enhance a diversity of wildlife and habitats. 187 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Maintain and enhance a diversity of wildlife and habitats 188 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Maintain and enhance a diversity of wildlife and habitats 189 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities maintain and enhance a diversity of wildlife and habitats 190 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Maintain and enhance 191 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Listening to the recommendations of ODFW and updating wildlife inventories 192 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Limit the impacts of infrastructure and recreation on wildlife. 193 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities limit endangered species DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-129 Ref Number Topic Comment 194 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities leave things natural if possible 195 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Keep trees 196 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities keep the wildlife areas 197 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities keep the open spaces 198 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Keep some natural spaces natural by increasing fees for use 199 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Keep open space open. Once developed, open space is lost forever. This is the defining characteristic of the West. Let's keep it. 200 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Invasive weeds are a big issue, especially cheat grass. I am astounded at how much is at the trailheads in the county. And with so many dogs in the area, this is a dangerous thing. 201 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Intact and connected wildlife habitat 202 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Increase public transit to trail heads. 203 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Improving access 204 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Improve stream flows in upper deschutes river DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-130 Ref Number Topic Comment 205 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Improve protections of wildlife migration routes 206 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities I'd like Wildlife to exist here 20 years from now. It feels less and less likely, but proactive protections for resident species could help. 207 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities I would like to see a limit on the spending in this area. There are many more pressing issues that must be addressed. With limited resources, this falls to near the bottom of the list. 208 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities I understand the housing crisis that its obviously a tough problem to solve but I think one thing I find important is making sure we don't sacrifice our natural spaces and wild areas in our cities for the sake of housing development. 209 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities I think we should harvest juniper 210 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities I see too many disturbing trends already happening . I would strongly advise to greatly curb development, protect our wild places, water ways and wildlife. Make Dark Skies ordinances enforceable. This is why we are here. If we wanted city life, we would have stayed in the city. Please don't destroy our lovely wild places. 211 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities I don't like wildlife goal number two. What does that mean? It sounds like a fancy way of saying we're not going to protect wildlife. Economic and recreational benefit don't need a boost. We need to mitigate against those impacts. Please work with and look at the work of conservation orgs like DLT and UDWC. We need more land in trust and more preservation and restoration efforts like what they're doing. The opposite outcome we should avoid is another ranch at the canyons. DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-131 Ref Number Topic Comment 212 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities I disagree with the above statements about abundant wildlife, habitat, and native species. Mule deer in particular have been declining statewide and in Central Oregon, and though we have winter range and migration corridors mapped we have done a poor job of considering and planning for actual habitat connectivity that facilitates animal movement. Furthermore, the fact that we have native plant species remaining in some parts of the county are less a product of policy and more a function of fortune. Invasive species are rampant in many places, and the region remains quite passive with respect to invasive species management on both public and private land. Finally, water resources continue to be poorly managed, with few policies in place to either encourage efficient water use or discourage inefficient use. The advancements in water conservation that have occurred are entirely the result of non-profits (e.g. the Deschutes River Conservancy) or law-suits (e.g. for the Oregon spotted frog) rather than pro-active policy at the city or county level. 213 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities I agree… but we have NOT been doing a good job the last 5 yrs! 214 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities habitat connectivity 215 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Goal 1: Maintain and enhance a diversity of wildlife and habitats. 216 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities goal 1 217 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Goal 1 218 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Goal #3 DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-132 Ref Number Topic Comment 219 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Goal #1 220 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Generally speaking, I think our perspective about natural resources and open spaces is inherently flawed. The way these goals are worded is from the perspective of things we are above, instead of a part of. If we consider ourselves as part of the natural world, instead of beneficiaries of it, policies regarding natural resource management will inherently adopt a more holistic approach. 221 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Funding wildlife jobs 222 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Forests 223 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Forests 224 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Forest/open space conservation 225 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Focus on protecting key migration corridors 226 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Figure out the water rights issues so wildlife doesn't suffer (fishkill in the Deschutes) 227 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Expansion when available 228 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Ensure protection of open spaces DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-133 Ref Number Topic Comment 229 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Enjoyment of wildlife and natural areas are what draws people here. Working to create wildlife friendly human habitats is an opportunity for all of us. 230 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities enhance fish habitat 231 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Enforcing permits 232 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities enforce the existing laws and not keep adding additional laws that will not be enforced 233 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Endangered species are very important but there is sparse evidence that government can ensure the protection of endangered species on a planet with soon, 8 billion people and human desires to own and control. It is a big dilemma that I admit but require changes in human behavior. 234 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Encouraging and incentivizing the use of alternative energy sources in commericial and residential construction to preserve our climate and air quality in the long-term 235 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities encourage fencing in farm and other rural areas that allows wildlife passage without harm 236 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Encourage development in cities to protect the county. 237 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Eliminating shooting and hunting in highly used recreation areas and near residential areas. 238 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities educate 239 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Don't sell off public lands for new developments! DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-134 Ref Number Topic Comment 240 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Don't kill the wildlife 241 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Don't convert large private acreage properties far away from the city into large acre lots or suburban neighborhoods. 242 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Do you have any other thoughts about Natural Resources and Open Space for the comprehensive plan update?  243 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Do not allow the Thornburgh or other resorts to take up more open space and further limit recreational opportunities for all. 244 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Do not develop 245 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Diversity of wildlife and habitats. 246 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Diversity of wildlife & habitat 247 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Desert 248 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Deschutes River/Cascades Lakes 249 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Deschutes county is an amazingly beautiful place and needs to be protected Once it's gone it's gone 250 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities dark sky efforts DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-135 Ref Number Topic Comment 251 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Dark skies initiatives to prevent light pollution. 252 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Create more protected areas 253 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Coordinate with property owners to ensure protection of significant open spaces and scenic views and sites. 254 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Coordinate with owners to protect significant open spaces and scenic views. 255 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Controlling too much traffic of wildlife habitat areas. 256 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Continue to put deer traffic controls in 257 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities continue to protect the wildlife and endangered species 258 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Continue goal 3 259 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Continue goal 1 260 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Conserving water usage and leaving water in our aquifers and rivers 261 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities conserve water by limiting development DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-136 Ref Number Topic Comment 262 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities concentrating growth within the Bend UGB, not increasing development in rural Deschutes 263 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities common efforts to help in these efforts. 264 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities clean water and air 265 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Clean up of the homeless 266 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Clean up and remove the homeless camps. 267 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities China Hat, Juniper Ridge, and other homeless camping needs to be addressed as there's fire danger, human danger, and destruction of natural areas. 268 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Center indigenous voices 269 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Caring for and restoring BLM land by preventing further dumping in places like China Hat as well as homeless camps 270 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Build a biomass 271 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Be mindful of wildlife habitat when deciding on building projects, roads, etc. 272 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Be aggressive in the protection of open space and resources DRAFT Open House and Online Survey Summary – Appendix C Page C-137 Ref Number Topic Comment 273 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Along rivers and tributaries 274 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Along cascade lakes highway 275 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Again, water is our most important natural resource. Central Oregon has experienced 10 years of drought. Nothing I have read leads me to believe this trend will be reversed. Make preserving water foremost in development decisions. 276 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Addressing dark-sky lighting issues would benefit rural residents as well as migrating birds an other wildlife. 277 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Actually protect the habitat that is proposed by ODFW. 278 Natural Resources and Open Space Priorities Acquire more open space