1993-21537-Ordinance No. 93-017 Recorded 6/23/1993LV
93-21537
BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON '
An Ordinance Amending The Bend Urban* 0126...1Q�C, ^.'kD
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Area General Plan Text Relating to a�77�IV
Urbanization, Residential Development * y
and Public Facilities and Declaring
an Emergency.
ORDINANCE NO. 93-017
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WHEREAS, the Bend Urban Area General Plan current1PT
creation of new lots within the areas covered by RS, RL and S42/12
without requiring availability of all necessary facilities and
services; and
WHEREAS, the Bend Urban Area Plan has been amended to recognize
a revised public facilities plan with respect to sewer and water
facilities; and
WHEREAS it is desirable to provide for the orderly development
of the Bend Urban Area by requiring availability of certain urban
facilities prior to new residential development in the RS, RL and SR
2 1/2 zones;
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners has considered the
recommendations of the Planning Commission and the public in this
regard; now therefore,
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON
ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Adoption of Amendments to Urbanization Text. The
text of the Urbanization section of the Bend Urban Area General Plan
found on pages 12 and 13 of the Plan is amended to read as set forth
in Exhibit 1, with deletions lined through and additions in bold-
faced type.
Section 2. Adoption of Amendments to Residential Area Text.
The text of the Residential Area section of the Bend Urban Area
General Plan found on pages 14 through the first paragraph of Page 19
of the Plan is amended to read as set forth in Exhibit 2, with
deletions lined through and additions in bold-faced type.
Section 3. Adoption of Amendments to Residential Area Text.
The text of the Residential Areas section of the Bend Urban Area
General Plan found on pages 30 and 31 up through and including the
first 21 Statements of Intent of the Plan for the Residential Area is
amended to read as set forth in Exhibit 3, attached hereto and by
this reference incorporated herein, with deletions lined through and
additions in bold-faced type. KEYP ,NCHEV
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Section 4. Adoption of Amendments to Public Facilities Element
Text. The text of the Public Facilities Element of the Bend Urban
Area General Plan on pages 50 through 54 of the Plan beginning with
the section entitled "Public Buildings" and ending with the section
entitled "Storm Drainage," as amended by City of Bend Resolution NS
1852, is hereby replaced by the text and graphics set forth in
Exhibit 4, attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein.
Section 5. Severability. The provisions of this ordinance are
severable. If any section, sentence, clause, phrase, area, overlay
or other separable part of this ordinance or any exhibit thereto is
adjudged to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, that
decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of
this ordinance or any exhibit thereto.
Section 6. Repeal of Ordinances as Affecting Existing
Liabilities. The repeal, express or implied, of any ordinance,
ordinance provision, or code section by this ordinance shall not
release or extinguish any duty, condition, penalty, forfeiture, or
liability incurred under such ordinance, unless a provision of this
ordinance shall so expressly provide, and such ordinance repealed
shall be treated as still remaining in force for the purpose of
sustaining any proper action or prosecution for the enforcement of
such duty, condition, penalty, forfeiture, or liability, and for the
purpose of authorizing the prosecution, conviction and punishment of
the person or persons who violated the repealed ordinance.
Section 7. Emergency. This Ordinance being necessary for the
immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety, an
emergency is declared to exist, and this Ordinance shall take effect
on its enactment.
DATED this 23rd day of June, 1993.
ATTEST:
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Recording Secretary
BOARD OF C UNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF DESCH.UT S COUNTY, OREGON
, C11air
NANO POPE SCHLANGEN, Commissioner
BARS SLAUGHTER, Commissioner
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WFbanizatiefv- Urbanization
The city and county are expecting rapid growth during the next 20 years. This
growth will bring more dramatic changes to the community ,than have occurred since
settlement began approximately 80 years ago. Some 51,000 new people are expected
to reside in the area, several new schools will be needed, many miles of streets, sewer,
water, and electrical lines will have to be installed. Much of what is now open space
will become housing, commercial, industrial, or other urban uses. These changes offer
both opportunities for community improvement and for degradation of the area.
The basic elements of this plan dealing with urbanization are intended to take
advantage of the opportunities and create a better place to live in the future. Some of
this growth will create a base for wider cultural activities, more employment, and better
economic conditions. It may also lead to greater traffic congestion, deterioration of air
and water quality, more noise, less open areas, and higher crime rates. To some
extent, there will be trade-offs as growth occurs. How well the community manages
this process will depend on the desire of the community to fund necessary capital
improvements. Obviously, the larger the urban growth boundary the community has
to deal with, the greater the area the limited funds will have to be spread over.
The purposes of the urbanization policy and urban growth boundary are to
promote efficiency in the future growth and development, and to conserve resources
by infilling the existing urban area, increasing densities which will allow alternative
transportation systems to become viable.
The city and county prepared an urban growth boundary in 1973 which was
amended in 1974, 1976, and 1978. This boundary contains 42.3 square miles. A
review of the statewide Goal 14, which requires each city to adopt jointly with its
surrounding county an urban growth boundary to separate urban from rural lands, has
revealed that the existing boundary does not comply with the seven factors for
establishing an urban growth boundary. Therefore, the community has decided to
establish an initial urban growth boundary, "IUGB". The IUGB is located within the
existing urban growth boundary.
The IUGB was established after reviewing factor (1) and (2) of Goal 14 for
demonstrated need for land to urbanize through the year 2000, and a comparison with
buildable lands available within the UGB. After it was determined that sufficient
buildable lands were available, then factors (3) through (7) were applied to the UGB to
determine which lands were most suitable to be within the IUGB.
The existing developed, deferred lands, and agricultural soil classes were identified;
and the city limits and Phase II sewer service area were mapped. Using this
information, and information gained through public input processes, the IUGB was
established.
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The IUGB contains approximately 17,433 acres of land. The boundary is mainly
established on the last five factors of Goal 14, the concepts of public facilities contained
in Goals 11 and 12, and the the buildable land needs of Goal 10. For a major portion
of the boundary, existing urban development, committed lands, or approvals for
development by the city and county were used to establish the boundary. The
community removed areas from the IUGB that were last added to the UGB, that were
vacant in large ownerships, that were being used for surface mining, and areas that
were irrigated and/or were acreage homesites with a generally established lot size that
didn't appear likely to be useful for redivision in the next 20 years.
Urbanization Policies
Within the IUGB, the following policies will apply to the conversion of urbanizable
land to urban land.
develepmeRt. (covered by #4)
12-. New development should locate in areas where facilities are available or
can be provided at least cost.
3. New development raR eGr.UF an"heFe in the IUG8, pFavided that it pays
(covered by #4)
24. New developments must shall pay the full cost of providing urban
service if they GGGUF en develepable lands the development occurs prior
to the city's or county's planned capital improvements.
34-. Within the IUGB, vacant lands passed over by development shall be
encouraged to develop prior to other lands within the boundary.
42-. Growth in the Bend Area shall be managed through the cooperative
efforts of the City of Bend and Deschutes County, and shall be in
accordance with the plans, timing, phasing, and financing of public
facilities and services.
53. Future urban development shall be contained within the geographic limits
of the IUGB.
64. Ail-paFtiesr The city, county, and special districts shall work toward the
most efficient and economical method for providing specific urban
services to the area within the IUGB. In the long run, the city is the
logical provider of such services.
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76. The plan shall encourage the development of vacant lands that have
urban services before the extension of services beyond presently served
areas.
86. No new service districts shall be created within: the IUGB to provide sewer
or water service without the concurrence of the city and county.
It is the intent of the city and county to consider land between the IUGB and the
UGB first for inclusion within the IUGB if development occurs faster than expected,
uses more land Ahan expected, can be demonstrated as needed, and can be furnished
urban services.' The IUGB will be evaluated on a periodic basis to determine if more
land is needed, and where it would be appropriated to include such land. Factors one
though seven of Goal 14 and the exception process of Goal 2 shall be followed in any
IUGB or UGB boundary change.
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Residents l � Residential Areas
The residential section of the general plan is based on the following general
policies:
1. All new residential developments shall comply with housing densities
shown on the plan, regardless of type, site size, or timing as related to
other developments.
2. Appropriate areas shall be designed for various residential densities_ to
provide a maximum range of choice with properly related amenities and
facilities.
3. All residential areas shall be provided with services and facilities
necessary for safe, healthful, convenient urban living consistent with the
density of development.
4. Residential development shall be coordinated with other land use
elements and community facilffles which are consistent with projected
housing densities.
5. Variety in types of residential uses consistent with the housing density
and character of the area will be encouraged.
6. esidential uses shall be protected from the intrusion of
incompatible uses in order to preserve and stabilize values and the
character of the area.
7. High density FesideRtial developmeRts (4,000 squaFe feet peF dwelliRg
URR) sheuld- Residential developments shall be permitted only in areas
with community water and sewer services and their locations should have
good access to major streets and be near commercial services and/or
public open space.
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8. Rehabilitation or redevelopment of older residential areas should be
encouraged.
9. Efforts shall be made to provide safe, sanitary housing for low and
moderate income families and the elderly.
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A major objective of this general plan is to establish residential areas that are
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safe, convenient, healthful, and attractive places to live which will provide a maximum
range of residential choice for the people in the planning area. The plan also
recommends a moderate increase in the overall housing density (dwelling units per
gross acre) within the planning area. This increase in density is intended to recognize
the unusually high cost of providing community services • and to encourage slightly
greater concentrations of population in order to reduce travel distances and conserve
energy in the future. The development of desirable residential areas applies to
maintaining or improving existing districts as much as to proper development of new
sections. The term density describes the quantity or area of land per dwelling unit
regardless of housing type. A 10 acre tract of land may contain ten separate single-
family homes, or it may contain one ten -unit apartment building. In either case,..the
density is one dwelling unit per gross acre, and the number of units per acre obviously
is the governing factor for population distribution.
Density is a basic unit of measurement in determining future requirements
relating to the number of schools and parks, the capacity of water and sewer systems,
the volume of traffic on streets, the size and amount of shopping and service -
commercial facilities, and the number of electrical power and telephone connections.
Once the several densities have been agreed upon indiscriminate changes of or within
areas can cause serious imbalance in the services and facilities mentioned above. The
most common mistake is to increase density, because this can lead to overcrowded
schools with no undeveloped land available for expansion or for a new school, lack of
open space, undersized sewer and water systems, and traffic congestion on streets that
are loaded far in excess of their design capacity. Conversely, a significant decrease
in density can lead to a considerable waste of community capital resources and
facilities if they are not needed or used by the resulting smaller population.
The moderate increases in density recommended in the general plan are slightly
smaller single-family lots than are now permitted, a greater amount of area for duplexes
or garden apartments, and a greater concentration of population in apartment
developments in selected locations than is permitted at present Smaller single-family
lots and a larger number of apartment developments within the community should
facilitate the installation of community water systems, sewer systems, streets, and other
utilities including electric power, natural gas, and telephone services. Local costs
relating to the installation of underground utiiitios are exceptionally high because of the
ever-present rock. If lots are smaller and population more closely grouped, water lines,
sewer lines, and other utility lines will be shorter and will require a smaller capital
investment on the part of the people in the community. In addition, fewer miles of
streets will be required and travel distances will be shorter. In this way, energy
consumption can be reduced and possibilities for providing some sort of public
transportation will be greatly enhanced.
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The location of different residential densities designated on the plan was made
on the basis of population growth and distribution estimates, existing development
pattems, natural features and conditions, general accessibility, probability of commercial
services, and previous land use and zoning decisions made by the city and county.
The degree to which these factors or combinations of factors influenced residential
density designations on the plan varies throughout the planning area. The probable
availability of community water and sewer services also had a strong influence on
distribution of higher residential densities. The five ranges of densities recognized on.
the general plan are as follows:
Residential Density Gross Acres of Net Units Per
Designations Square Feet Per Unit Gross Acre
Urban Area Reserve 2 1/2 - 10 acres 0.4-0.1
Urban Low 20,000 - 40,000 sq. ft. 2.2-1.1
Urban Standard 6,000 - 20,000 sq. ft. 7.3-2.3
Urban Medium 2,000 - 6,000 sq. ft. 21.7-7.3
Urban High 1,000 - 2,000 sq. ft. 43.0-21.7
Urban Area Reserve -Areas within the urban growth boundary but outside of the
IUGB. These areas shall be considered first for inclusion in the IUGB area when need
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The location of different residential densities designated on the plan was made
on the basis of population growth and distribution estimates, existing development
pattems, natural features and conditions, general accessibility, probability of commercial
services, and previous land use and zoning decisions made by the city and county.
The degree to which these factors or combinations of factors influenced residential
density designations on the plan varies throughout the planning area. The probable
availability of community water and sewer services also had a strong influence on
distribution of higher residential densities. The five ranges of densities recognized on.
the general plan are as follows:
Residential Density Gross Acres of Net Units Per
Designations Square Feet Per Unit Gross Acre
Urban Area Reserve 2 1/2 - 10 acres 0.4-0.1
Urban Low 20,000 - 40,000 sq. ft. 2.2-1.1
Urban Standard 6,000 - 20,000 sq. ft. 7.3-2.3
Urban Medium 2,000 - 6,000 sq. ft. 21.7-7.3
Urban High 1,000 - 2,000 sq. ft. 43.0-21.7
Urban Area Reserve -Areas within the urban growth boundary but outside of the
IUGB. These areas shall be considered first for inclusion in the IUGB area when need
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for additional urbanizable land occurs. The density shall be low - one dwelling per 2
1/2 to 10 acres or larger. The 2 1/2 acre designation reflects the existing parcel size
of an area. The 10 acre density applies to largely undeveloped areas, and takes into
consideration adjacent agricultural zoning, forest lands, and deer winter ranges. In
those areas abutting the Tumalo winter range, the standards of the ' county's winter
range overlay shall apply. These areas are also potential destination resort sites and
should be considered for such usage, as resorts are a component of the area's basic
employment base.
Urban Low Density Residential areas are intended to provide large urban lots for
development with a community water and sewer systems.
seweFage-
disposal systems. These areas occur in the eastern and southern parts of the planning
area
systems:
Urban Standard Density Residential areas are intended to provided for the most
common urban residential densities in places where community water and sewer
services wil' eye *wally -be- are available. The areas shown on the plan now have
some kind of community water service, are in areas which can be readily served by a
community sewer system, or reflect an existing development pattern. In undeveloped
areas, the greatest latitude in development type should be encouraged, - and a bonus
for density given to developments that use passive solar design throughout the
development.
Urban Medium Density Residential areas are intended to provide for lower
density multiple -family developments, and all shall make provisions for both water and
sewer services prior to development. Most of these areas reflect existing development
or zoning patterns in the area. The largest new locations for medium density
development are on the east side north of the-Rew St. Charles hospital, and east of
Pilot Butte. Both of these areas should shall provide for community water and sewer
facilities as they develop.
Urban high density residential areas are intended to provide for the greatest
concentration of population in the planning area. All shall provide for community water
and sewer services before development occurs`, These areas are located in the central
parts of the community, near Central Oregon Community College, and near the Re
St. Charles hospital. High density residential areas are also intended to accommodate
business and professional offices in a residential setting and some limited medical
facilities such as clinics, pharmacies or small laboratories.
Background to Residential Policies
Virtually all the planning area is characterized by a shallow soil cover over lava
rock.
the e)de,.-'..- --- of dFy wells as a Fep!aGen;ent fGF septie tank dFain fields. This
I . . - so simple and appaFently SUGGessful that enly about nine peFGent of the Gity
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In recent years there has been a growing
concern that this-pFast+ee- the use of individual septic tanks and drill holes or
drainfields will lead to pollution of underground water supplies.
The city has almest completed installation of a city -Wide sewer system.
systems beGeFne less . In 1992 the City prepared a water and sewer master
plan for the whole urban planning area.
in some Gases aFeas can be sewed easily by the Gity sew9F system. in etheF
systems aFe not satisfaGteFy berause of 6hallew soil 'I both. IR the WaFd
development south of SeRd, the develeper- In the Mountain High golf course and
residential development in the south central part of the planning area the
developer J. L. Ward has installed a sewerage disposal system and treatment plant
to serve his development
The J. L.
Ward sewer system is planned to sewer this section of the community. This will
require a joint agreement by the city, county, DEQ, and Ward on service area and
standards.
the neaF Mum. if all -goes well, the entipe Gity should be sewed by 1082 sG4hat IiRes
The eity and reu* have ,
s to- eensideF and FnuGh to do in the
meRtiened eadieF, a small aFea east of Pilot -Butte eould be riewed Row. To pFavide
HeweyeF, the PUFPese-ef any plan is to !eek to the fUtUFe and attempt to feFesee
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The solution to services and increased housing densities must be a joint public
and private effort. If services are to be provided, the city and county must participate
by doing those things which individual property owners or small developers cannot do
for themselves. Facility planning for systems, establishment of districts and unification
of standards are examples of functions and responsibilities of local government. As the
city and county proceed with these activities, standards may changes for some areas
as additional engineering data becomes available.
The development of desirable and stable residential areas is a major objective
of this general plan. In urban residential ares, public and private services are
necessary and desirable for safe, convenient and healthful living. Community water
and sewer services are basic to all residential areas developed to urban- standards.
Once these more basic considerations are met, considerable attention and effort should
be directed to establishing and maintaining the most desirable living areas possible
within the economic constraints of each development.
This philosophy should be extended to the enhancement or rehabilitation of
older, less desirable existing residential areas. These areas should be identified and
examined individually to determine the exact needs of each and the most appropriate
programs or courses of action to solve their problems. Some action has already begun
by the city through their community development program. The rehabilitation of existing
areas, together with a concerted community effort to provide adequate, safe, and
sanitary housing for low and moderate income families and for the elderly, are high
priority programs for future community action.
An important concept of this plan is that a range of choice in residential living
alternatives in terms of location, density, and {sousing types should be encouraged
within the planning area. Although the plan does not recommend frequent intermixing
of densities, it does indicate some variety in densities in many sections of the planning
area. It does, however, strongly recommend encouraging variety in housing type
throughout the planning area. It also recommends the preservation of natural elements
of the landscape such as rock outcrops or stands of trees which will interrupt the
otherwise continuous urban development pattern. Without some effort to alter this
pattern, the planning area will be filled with single-family houses, each single story,
each the same distance from the street, each with a two -car garage, and each with a
double driveway filled with cars, campers, or boats. It is possible that a less rigid and
stereotyped development pattern will find increasing favor in the future. The increasing
costs of housing construction has led to an increased use of mobile manufactured
homes as living units with the planning area. It is possible that future growth will also
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The solution to services and increased housing densities must be a joint public
and private effort. If services are to be provided, the city and county must participate
by doing those things which individual property owners or small developers cannot do
for themselves. Facility planning for systems, establishment of districts and unification
of standards are examples of functions and responsibilities of local government. As the
city and county proceed with these activities, standards may changes for some areas
as additional engineering data becomes available.
The development of desirable and stable residential areas is a major objective
of this general plan. In urban residential ares, public and private services are
necessary and desirable for safe, convenient and healthful living. Community water
and sewer services are basic to all residential areas developed to urban- standards.
Once these more basic considerations are met, considerable attention and effort should
be directed to establishing and maintaining the most desirable living areas possible
within the economic constraints of each development.
This philosophy should be extended to the enhancement or rehabilitation of
older, less desirable existing residential areas. These areas should be identified and
examined individually to determine the exact needs of each and the most appropriate
programs or courses of action to solve their problems. Some action has already begun
by the city through their community development program. The rehabilitation of existing
areas, together with a concerted community effort to provide adequate, safe, and
sanitary housing for low and moderate income families and for the elderly, are high
priority programs for future community action.
An important concept of this plan is that a range of choice in residential living
alternatives in terms of location, density, and {sousing types should be encouraged
within the planning area. Although the plan does not recommend frequent intermixing
of densities, it does indicate some variety in densities in many sections of the planning
area. It does, however, strongly recommend encouraging variety in housing type
throughout the planning area. It also recommends the preservation of natural elements
of the landscape such as rock outcrops or stands of trees which will interrupt the
otherwise continuous urban development pattern. Without some effort to alter this
pattern, the planning area will be filled with single-family houses, each single story,
each the same distance from the street, each with a two -car garage, and each with a
double driveway filled with cars, campers, or boats. It is possible that a less rigid and
stereotyped development pattern will find increasing favor in the future. The increasing
costs of housing construction has led to an increased use of mobile manufactured
homes as living units with the planning area. It is possible that future growth will also
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include a higher percentage of apartments, townhouses, or other types of housing
which can be constructed at lower costs than the standard single-family house. If other
than single-family housing types consistent with designated densities are encouraged,
they can add interest and variety to the urban scene. HeweveF,
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EXHIBIT 3
AMENDMENTS TO RESIDENTIAL AREAS SECTION OF THE BEND URBAN
AREA GENERAL PLAN - Pages 30 and 31
Anticipated growth in the Bend Area will have as significant an influence on the character
of the area as what exists today. If the character and quality of Bend are to be retained as this
growth occurs, it will require considerable effort and a constant concern on the part of the people
to make this happen. Good development standards, respect for the natural environment, proper
public services and facilities, and concern for the appearance of the community are all essential
to the retention of the character and quality of Bend. The future quality of the area as a place
to live will depend to a large degree on decisions made now which will guide future growth.
[The statements which follow set forth guidelines for future residential areas in the community.]
Residential Policies
1. The basic and most important single development criteria for residential areas is
housing density.
2. Residential densities indicated on the General Plan shall be respected and reflected
in City and County codes, ordinances, and development policies. The intent of
the Plan is to indicate housing density rather than type of building construction
permitted within various density areas.
3. All new housing developments shall conform with the designated housing density,
regardless of building type, site size, or timing as related to other developments.
4. All residential developments shall respect the physical characteristics of the site
relating to soils, slope, geology, erosion, flooding, and natural vegetation.
5. In all residential areas, consideration shall be given to designing areas for living,
rather than directing the major effort to a development which is simple and
economical to build.
6. All residential areas shall be provided with community water and sewer service.
7. [The minimum lot size for new lots without community sewer service shall be
14,000 square feet, and provide for further segregation to the density designated
on the general plan.]
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8. Residential development standards within the urban growth boundary shall be the
same for areas of similar densities or topographic conditions, both inside and
outside the City.
9. New developments in existing residential areas shall respect the character and
quality of the areas in which they locate.
10. New developments in areas without an established character or quality shall be
permitted maximum flexibility in design and housing type consistent with densities
and goals and objectives of the General Plan.
11. Consideration should be given to simplifying review and approval procedures for
non -single family housing in undeveloped or newly developing areas, such as staff
review and approval of proposals conforming to General Plan densities, etc., with
appeal procedures to planning commissions and governing bodies by either the
applicant or surrounding residents.
12. Hillside areas should be given special consideration in site design by both the
developer and local regulations. Building sites, streets, and other improvements
should be designed and permitted in a manner which will minimize excessive cuts
and fills and other erosion -producing changes such as concentration of rapid storm
water run off in inadequate facilities.
13. Areas of older or poorer quality housing within the community should be located
and identified and efforts made through redevelopment programs to rehabilitate
or redevelop these sections.
14. Medium and high density residential developments should be located where they
have good access to arterial streets and are near commercial services or public
open space.
15. Higher density areas should be concentrated along 4th Street for convenience to
commercial services and public open space.
16. Higher density residential uses should be concentrated in closer -in areas to
downtown to provide maximum convenience to highest concentrations of
population.
17. [Mobile]Manufactured homes [should]sha .11 be considered as a type of residential
development and be subject to the same density regulations as other residential
areas.
18. [Mobile]Manufactured homes [shouldlshU be permitted as part of a mobile
home park, or part of a planned unit development, or on individual lots in areas
designated by City and County zoning regulations.
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19. [Mobile]Manufactured homes located on individual lots [other than planned unit
developments should]in areas alradvy devel=d with conventional housing
shall be subject to special siting standards.
[20. Mobile homes should not be permitted on individual lots in areas already
developed with conventional housing at urban densities unless mobile homes were
part of the original development concept.]
21. Certain private and public non-residential uses are necessary and should be
permitted within residential areas for the convenience and safety of the public.
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PUBLIC FACILITIES ELEMENT
INTRODUCTION
The Public Facilities Element describes existing facilities and utilities in the Bend area and also
describes what City facilities are needed to meet projected growth. The listing of City water and
sewer projects planned for and expected over the next 10 years provides a framework for
decisions on when, where, and how public facilities will be provided to support the projected
growth. The City will use the listing of projects as a basis for its annual capital improvement
budget.
SANITARY SEWER FACILITIES AND SYSTEMS
Individual Systems:
In 1992 the Deschutes County Community Development Department estimated that there are
more than 3000 individual sewage disposal systems in the Urban Growth Area. It is estimated
that about 10% of these systems use the old drill hole system or use a septic tank - drain field
system that was installed prior to 1974 when the County fust set standards and required permits.
Generally speaking, ground in the urban area is not well suited for drain field disposal systems
because the soils are relatively shallow over fractured lava rock. Between 1987 and 1992
Deschutes County issued more than 270 permits to replace or repair failing drain field systems
in the urban area. The majority of these repair permits have been for subdivision lots in the
south half 'of the urban area. The County Environmental Health section expects the number of
repair permits to increase as older or inadequate drain field systems age and lose the ability to
treat the effluent.
Because the Deschutes Basin has a complex geology of fractured lava rock the State, County,
and City are concerned about the potential for ground water and surface water contamination
from effluent that works its way into the rock from drill holes and individual drain field systems.
The likelihood of contamination increases as the systems get older and more systems are
installed.
There are both social and financial costs associated with failing individual sewage disposal
systems. The possibility of local and regional public health risks from contaminated water
systems represents a social cost. Replacing or expanding a drain field --if it can physically be
done on a subdivision lot-- can cost a home owner thousands of dollars. The extension of the
City's sewer system into subdivisions with drain field problems provides the best long term
solution to protect the health, safety, and property of residents in the urban area.
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Municipal System:
The City completed its sewerage collection system and treatment plant in 1983. The treatment
plant has capacity for an average flow of about six million gallons a day (60,000 population
equivalent) and in 1991 averaged about 3.1 million gallons a day flow. The figure below charts
the average daily flows at the wastewater plant.
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Average Daily Flows at Bend Wastewater Plant
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The 1992 Utilities System Master Plan identifies future improvements to the sewerage collection
and treatment facilities required to serve long range growth in Bend. The system is designed to
serve the urban planning area.
In 1986 the disposal of septic tank wastes at the County landfill was curtailed and septage started
to be disposed of at the City's wastewater treatment plant. Due to the increased volume of septic
tank waste from throughout the County the Bend treatment plant in 1992 was near capacity in
its ability to process organic materials. The City has three options to solve this problem: expand
the plant to treat the extra septage wastes; reach an agreement with Deschutes County for
construction of an alternative disposal site; or find another alternative to dispose of these wastes.
Two private sanitary districts and systems, Rimrock and Sunrise Village, were taken over by the
City after the developments were annexed to the City in the early 1990's. Their common tank
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and drainfield systems will be abandoned when the systems are connected to the City sewer
system.
Private Systems:
Juniper Utility Company provides pressure sewerage facilities and service to an area generally
south of Chase Road. The utility provides service mainly to subdivision developments by J.L.
Ward Co., which also owns the utility. The Company sprays the effluent on lands within the
UGB owned by J.L. Ward. The Juniper Utility Company is expected to continue servicing the
current service area and other lands owned by J.L. Ward.
The major need in the urban area now is to provide sewerage collection lines to developed areas
surrounding the City. To meet this need, new interim pressure lines have been completed by the
City to commercial areas along Highway 97 both north and south of the City. It is expected that
additional interim pressure lines will be constructed to serve residential areas in the southwest
and southeast portions of the urban area.
Urban Sewer Policies:
1. The City and County shall continue to apply common development standards
within the urban growth boundary.
2. The City and County shall encourage development of serviced land prior to
unserviced or require the extension of sewer lines as part of any development
within the IUGB.
3. The City shall coordinate the provision of sewer service with other providers
within the urban growth boundary.
4. The City and County shall explore ways to provide a cost effective method to
treat septic tank wastes.
5. All development within the IUGB shall be sewered or provide for sewers through
a binding sewer service agreement with the City.
6. The City and County agree that no further special districts shall be formed to
provide sewer service within the UGB, nor shall any annexation be allowed to an
existing district.
7. The City shall allow a single -service sewer connection to the School District's
27th Street Middle School site which is located outside, but adjacent to, the Inner
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Urban Growth Boundary. (Mar. 92 amendment)
8. The City shall be the primary provider of sewerage collection and treatment
services for the Bend urban area.
9. To reduce the reliance on individual sewage disposal systems within the IUGB the
City will assist established neighborhoods that commit to a sewage collection
system by extending pressure or gravity lines to the subdivision.
The following Table lists sewer facilities the City plans to construct through the 1990's to
support the projected growth and land uses in the Bend urban area. The description, location,
timing and estimated cost of listed facilities may change as a result of subsequent design studies,
capital improvement programs, enivronmental studies, and changes in funding sources. City
facilities may be constructed earlier than planned by an owner/developer choosing to develop an
area prior to the scheduled extension or expansion of facilities by the City.
TABLE 1
CITY SEWER FACILITY PROJECTS
(1992 dollars)
Fm Z 117071111 1 "717
1993-94 12" Brinson sewer line extension 300,000
15" Yeoman interceptor sewer (1700 ft.)
12" Yeoman interceptor sewer (1900 ft.) } 350,000
10" Yeoman interceptor sewer (2400 ft.)
Alden gravity sewer 200,000
Subtotal: 850,000
1994-95 Third digester at W WTP 1,001.000
Subtotal: 1,001,000
1995-96 18" Blakely Rd interceptor sewer 320,000
24" Blakely Rd interceptor sewer 225.000
Subtotal: 545,000
1996-97 21" Brosterhous Rd interceptor sewer
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335,000
1997-98
27" Brosterhous Rd interceptor sewer
Subtotal:
Expansion of aeration basin at WWTP
Sunrise system tie-in
Subtotal
TOTAL COST
••: 1.1 •M41 Rtt
Headworks expansion at WWTP
Add Primary Clarifier at WWTP
Add Secondary Clarifier at WWTP
Contact Basin at WWTP
Wagner's pump station tie in / 18" interceptor
Continue Brosterhous interceptor sewer
Start Southeast interceptor sewer
Start HWY 97 South interceptor sewer
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172.000
3,249,000
0126-1925
WATER FACILITIES AND SYSTEMS
The quality of water in the Bend urban area is a matter of major importance. Not only does
water supply the needs of residential, commercial, and industrial users, but it provides many of
the recreational and scenic opportunities that make the Bend area an especially attractive place
to live.
The City of Bend is the only municipal public water supplier in the Bend area. The City's water
system serves about 8,000 users. Since 1926, the City of Bend's main source of water has been
from Bridge Creek in the Tumalo Creek watershed. This has proven to be an excellent choice.
Tumalo Creek rises on the eastern slopes of Ball Butte and Broken Top mountain about 20 miles
west of Bend in a protected watershed area, which lies within the Deschutes National Forest.
The water is of excellent chemical quality, and the bacteriological quality is good with only
chlorination treatment. The water is a consistent 48 o winter and summer, and is clear except that
it is slightly turbid during periods of high runoff from the watershed. These periods occur only
occasionally, and are of only a few days duration. The 1989 EPA Surface Water Treatment Act
may require that these surface waters be treated in the future. In 1992 the City obtained an
exemption from the Surface Water Treatment Act standards due to the quality of this source and
the control of the watershed.
The Bridge Creek source can deliver up to 11.4 million gallons per day. The City supplements
the Bridge Creek source with deep groundwater wells. In 1992 the City had three wells on line
to supplement the Bridge Creek source. These City wells increase the delivery capacity of the
city system to 18.4 million gallons per day. The City has 14.5 million gallons of reservoir
storage and 143 miles of water distribution system primarily composed of ductile iron pipe.
Figure 2 on the next page compares average daily demand over a ten year period.
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City Water System Average Daily Demand
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Estimate
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The City's 1992 Utilities System Master Plan identifies water supply, transmission, and storage
needs throughout the urban area. Additional wells, reservoirs, main transmission lines, and
smaller distribution lines will be needed to meet the projected urban area growth. Water system
projects planned for in the next ten year period are listed in Table 2.
The regional water table at Bend lies within the Deschutes Formation, some 800 feet or more
below land surface. The City's water and sewer master plan indicates that the regional ground
water aquifer is substantial, although there is growing concern about the availability of the
ground water in the future and the regional water supply.
The primary source of water for those residents outside the City limits is ground water. For the
area outside the City limits within the UGB, there were approximately 270 wells logged on file
with the Deschutes County Watermaster's office as of January 1980. The depth of wells ranges
from 72 feet to 1,100 feet, yielding various gallons per minute flows. The shallowest wells are
found in the north, northeast, and northwestern areas of the UGB.
Many of the wells located north of Bend obtain ground water from a perched sand and cinder
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zone above the Deschutes Formation. These wells generally range from 100 to 200 feet in
depth. Most of the perched ground water in the Bend area is believed to be recharged from local
precipitation, canal losses, and irrigation, although some of the perched zones may be locally
recharged from the Deschutes River.
There are several private water companies supplying domestic water within the urban growth
boundary. Approximately 5,000 service connections within the UGB are furnished domestic
water through private water systems. The largest are Avion, Juniper Utility, and Roats. The
City has granted Avion Water Company a franchise for operation inside the City providing the
system meets City fire flow and other standards.
The City is acquiring some of the smaller private systems set up to serve specific subdivisions.
These systems mainly supply domestic water and have limited fire flow capacities. The systems
are generally located on the east and south sides of the urban growth boundary in areas of lower
residential densities.
Urban Water Policies:
Within the urban planning area, all water systems should be consistent with City water
standards.
2. The City and County shall adopt standards for water systems in order that future systems
are compatible and can eventually be integrated into a whole system.
3. The City and County shall continue to coordinate with private providers and irrigation
districts in matters of water concerns within the IUGR.
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The following table lists the various water facilities the City plans to construct through the 1990's
to support the projected growth and land uses m the Bend urban area. The description, location,
timing and estimated cost of listed facilities may change as a result of subsequent design studies,
capital improvement programs, enivronmental studies, and changes m funding sources. City
facilities may be constructed earlier than planned by an owner/developer choosing to develop an
area prior to the scheduled extension or expansion of facilities by the City.
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TABLE 2
WATER FACILITY PROJECTS
(1992 dollars)
Approximate Year Short Term Projects
Est. Cost
1993-94 Finish Well #5 (Pilot Butte)
120,000
Awbrey Butte Transmission line
557,000
South 3rd Transmission line
311,250
Drake Road water line
105,000
766,000
1,093,250
1994-95 Continue South 3rd Transmission line
255,000
Start Pilot Butte #3 reservoir (PL5)
405,000
Awbrey #2 reservoir (PL3)
500,000
Pilot Butte -Neff transmission line
456,000
1,616,000
1995-96 Finish Pilot Butte #3 Reservoir 406,000
Pilot Butte -Neff Transmission line 360,000
Well #8 300,000
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1996-97 Pilot Butte-HWY 20 Trans. line
960,000
27th Street Neff -Butler Trans. line
468,000
Butler Mkt Rd 27th -Willow Cr. Trans. line
Well #9
349,000
1,906,000
1997-98 Mt. Washington n. Trans. line
766,000
Wyndemere Transmission line
662,500
Mt. Washington Dr. Trans. line
571,500
2,000,000
Total:
$7,681,250
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TABLE 2
WATER FACILITY PROJECTS
(continued)
Rock Bluff #2 Reservoir
Awbrey #3 Reservoir
Outback West #2 Reservoir
Cooley Rd/Hwy 97 east Transmisstion line
Hwy 97 North Transmission line
Well #10
Well #11
Well #12
STORM DRAINAGE FACILITIES
Within the urban area, drill holes and dry wells are used for disposal of the .majority of surface
drainage. The City has some storm drains connected to the river. The majority of these are on
the west side of the river and downtown.
There are some 270 domestic wells in the UGB. Some of these tap shallow perched water
tables. These shallow water tables are mainly in the northern part of the UGB. These water
tables may be recharged by leakage from the irrigation canals or the river. Disposing of storm
water using drill holes in the area presents a potential for ground water contamination.
Due to the complex lava terrain without a defined drainage pattern on the east side of the
Deschutes River, the use of drill holes dry wells for storm water disposal is expected to be the
chief means of drainage control. The City, County, and State agencies responsible for ground
water have developed a program for storm drainage in the urban area that will protect the ground
water resource.
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Storm Sewer Policies:
In recognition of the importance of the quality of the water resources and the need for protection
from storm water drainage, the following policies are set forth:
1. Dry wells, landscaping, retention ponds or storm drains shall be used for surface
drainage control.
2. The preservation and use of natural drainage ways for storm drainage shall be
required in new developments as much as possible.
3. Due to the lack of a defined drainage pattern for most of the urban area,
development shall contain storm drainage on-site, unless it is practical to carry
drainage to the river.
4. The use of disposal systems will be coordinated with the Oregon Department of
Environmental Quality and Water Resources Department to protect known shallow
ground water areas.
SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL
Solid waste disposal occurs at two County facilities, Knott Pit sanitary landfill, just out of the
urban growth area on the east side of 27th Street, and the demolition landfill on the south side
of Simpson Avenue within the urban growth boundary.
Deschutes County studies indicate that a new sanitary landfill to replace Knott Pitt will be needed
soon after the turn of the century. The County has begun the siting process for a new facility
about 15 miles east of Bend along Hwy. 20.
The demolition landfill site abuts residential lands on the north, south, and west, and commercial
development along its east side. Part of the east portion of the demolition site is being reclaimed
for a parking lot for Mt. Bachelor Inc. The Park District and County are exploring using other
parts of the site for recreational activities.
Collection of solid waste is done by private providers under City and County franchise. In 1991
it was estimated that only about 40% of the households in the UGB had signed up for a weekly
collection service. Many people haul garage directly to the Knott Pit landfill. There are many
instances of dumping on public and private lands and of unlawful garbage dumping becoming
a nuisance in the urban area. In 1991 households and businesses were recylcing about 25 % of
the solid waste stream.
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Solid Waste Policies:
1. The City and County shall encourage recycling as an alternative to landfill disposal.
2. The County shall reduce dust and blowing refuse at the landfills in order to insure
as few adverse impacts as possible from these facilities.
3. The City and County shall explore methods to gain 100% disposal of waste at
appropriate landfill sites and discourage the dumping of wastes on public and
private lands.
4. The County shall develop a new long term disposal site.
OTHER URBAN UTILITIES
Electricity within the urban area is provided by Pacific Power and Central Electric Cooperative.
In the early 1990's Pacific Power was designing additional transmission lines in the south part
of the urban area to meet winter peaking loads. Cascade Natural Gas Company provides natural
gas service to most parts of the urban area. Adequate natural gas resources exist to serve the
Bend urban area through the planning period.
Telephone and telecommunication services are provided by U.S. West Communications and
cellular phone companies. Cable television and radio service within the urban area is provided
by Bend Cable Communications, a private company. Private utility providers within the City
limits operate under franchise agreements with the City.
PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES
The City acquired new public works shop facilities that will be adequate for many years.
Deschutes County constructed a new public works complex on SE 27th Street to serve the urban
and rural parts of the county.
The Bend City Hall was built in 1989 and expanded in 1992. As the community grows,
additional office space will be needed for the City's administrative functions.
The School District Administrative Offices, the County museum, and the main branch of the
County Library are located a block south of City Hall. The County is looking at ways to expand
or relocate the Main Library. The City Hall and other public buildings are an anchor in the
southern part of the downtown area.
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The County Courthouse and various administrative offices are located in several buildings at the
north end of the downtown area. The County owns land in this area to expand its facilities. The
Bend Metro Parks and Recreation District offices are also located at the north end of downtown
adjacent to the river. Maintaining the City, County, and Park District administrative functions
downtown will help the community focus on the enhancement of downtown.
In 1991 Deschutes County received approval from the voters to construct a new correctional
facility for minimum and medium security, inmates. The facility will be located near Hwy. 20
in the north part of the urban area,
The Bend Fire Department serves the City, the urban area, and some area beyond the urban
growth boundary through the Rural Fire District and service contracts. The main fire station was
built in 1918 and is located downtown on Minnesota Avenue. Three fire department substations
serve both the urban area and adjacent rural district. The Fire Department is evaluating the need
for additional substations or new locations for the substations.
Public Building Policy:
1. The City and County shall encourage governmental offices to locate in downtown.
[Resolution No. 2065 adopted May 19, 1993]
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