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2005-975-Ordinance No. 2005-031 Recorded 8/3/2005REVIEWE� LEGAL COUNSEL REVIEWED C&A / CODE REVIEW COMMITTEE DESCHUTES COUNTY OFFICIAL NANCY BLANKENSHIP, COUNTY COMMISSIONER$' JOURNAL 111111,111 11111111111 200 -91j11111111 RECORDS p CLERK U 2005-975 08/03/2005 04:22:19 PM For Recording Stamp Only BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON An Ordinance Amending Title 23, the Deschutes County Comprehensive Plan ' to Adopt an Exception to Goal 3, To Change the Plan Designation for Certain Property From Surface Mine to Rural Residential Exception Area, and to Amend the Mineral and Aggregate Resource hiventory for Deschutes County and Declaring an Emergency. ORDINANCE NO. 2005-031 WHEREAS, Eric Coats, Co -Trustee of the Joyce E. Coats Revocable Trust, has proposed a Goal Exception to Goal 3 and a Plan Amendment to Title 23.120 of the Deschutes County Code (DCQ, Goal Exception Statement, to redesignate certain property from Surface Mine to Rural Residential Exception Area, and to amend the Mineral and Aggregate Resource Inventory for Deschutes County; and WHEREAS, the subject property is listed as Surface Mining sites No. 305 and 306 on the County's inventory of mineral and aggregate resource sites, as set forth in Exhibit "G" to Ordinance No. 90-025; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners (Board) after reviewing all the evidence presented at the public hearing, agrees with the findings of the Hearings Officer, and WHEREAS, the Board, after review conducted in accordance with applicable law, approved the Goal Exception to Goal 3, redesignation from Surface Mining to Rural Residential Exception area, and amendment to the Mineral and Aggregate Resource Inventory list proposed amendment to the County Comprehensive Plan; and, "WHEREAS, Deschutes County Ordinance 2000-017 ordained the Plan Map to be a component of Title 23 and, therefore, any amendment to the Plan Map is an amendment to Title 23; now therefore, THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON, ORDAINS as follows: Section 1. ADDING. DCC Chapter 23.120.190, Joyce Coats Revocable Trust Johnson Road and Tumalo Reservoir Road Properties, is added to read as shown in Exhibit "A" attached to this ordinance and by reference incorporated herein, to adopt an exception statement for certain property as described in Exhibit "B." Section 2. AMENDMENT. DCC Title 23, The Deschutes County Comprehensive Plan Map is hereby amended to change the plan designation for certain property described in Exhibit "B" and depicted on the map set forth as Exhibit "C," and by this reference incorporated herein, from Surface Mine to Rural Residential Exception Area. PAGE I OF 2 - ORDINANCE NO. 2005-031 (08/3/05) Document Reproduces Poorly (Archived) Section 3. AMENDMENT. DCC Chapter 23.100.70, Surface Mining, Goal 5 Inventory, is amended to delete surface mining Sites No. 305 and 306 Erom the County's Goal 5 inventory of mineral and aggregate sites as set forth in Exhibit "D," attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference with new language underlined and deletions shown in str-ikethfett . Section 4. FINDINGS. The Board adopts as its findings in support of this decision, the Decision of the Hearings Officer, attached hereto as Exhibit "E," and by this reference incorporated herein. Section 5. 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 takes effect on its passage. DATED this -�(e day of 2005. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON TOM DEWOLF, Chair Ml(�11AEL A DALY-, Co 6ssioner - rx� "o:;, DENNIS R. LUKE, Commissioner Date of l't Reading: ?,—/Idayof /V-�f2005. V - Date of 2 d Reading: 31� day of AtQtk,,4—, 2005. 1 0 - Record of Adoption Vote Commissioner Yes No Abstained Excused Dennis R. Luke Tom DeWolf Michael M. Daly Effective date: dayof /4V4tk-Vh2005. 0 ATTEST: (�� &&�/L Recording Secretary PAGE 2 OF 2 - ORDINANCE NO. 2005-031 (08/3/05) EXH1BIT "A" Chapter 23.120. GOAL EXCEPTION STATEMENT 23-120.010. Introduction. 23.120.020. Methodology. 23-120.030. Agricultural lands. 23.120.040. Forest lands. 23.120.050. Exceptions analysis. 23.120.060. Exception Area Plan. 23.120.070. Bend Municipal Airport Exceptions Statement. 23.120.080. La Pine UUC Boundary. 23.120.090. Spring River Rural Service Center. 23.120.100. Burgess Road and Highway 97. 23.120.110. Rural Industrial Zone. 23.120.120. Prineville Railway. 23.120.130. Resort Communities. 23.124.140. Barclay Meadows Business Park. 23.120.150. Sisters School District #6. 23.120.160. Sisters Organization of Activities and Recreation and Sisters School District #6. 23.120.170. Oregon Water Wonderland Unit 2 Sewer District. 23.120.180. 2004 City of Bend Urban Growth Boundary Amendment (Juniper Ridge). 23.120.190. Joyce Coats Revocable Trust Johnson Road and Tumalo Reservoir Road Properties. 23.120.190. Joyce Coats Revocable Trust Johnson Road and Tumalo Reservoir Road Properties. In conjunction with gpproval of PA-04-4/ZC-04-2, an "irrevocably committed" exception to Statewide Plannina Goal 3, Agricultural Lands was taken to allow for the rezoning of Surface Mine Sites 306 and 307 from Surface Mining (SM) to Multiple Use Agriculture (MAIO) and change of coMprehensive plan designation from Surface Mine (SM) to Rural Residential Excgption Area (RREA). Additionally, the Coun1y determined that Surface Mine Site 306 is non -resource land. Reasons justifying nLhy the state policy embodied in Goal 3 should not gpply in this situation are set forth in Exhibit "E" to Ordinance 2005-03 1, which findings are incorporated herein. (Ord. 2005-03 1, § 1, 2005) Page 1 of 1, Exhibit "A" to Ordinance 2005-031 (08/03/05) DESCRUMON SBEET Tax Lot 17-12-06 BO 00700 (Less the 9.69 acres zoned MUA 10) Joyce E. Coats & Eric W. Coats Co -Trustees of the Joyce E. Coats Revocable Trust U/A/D A parcel of land located in the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SE 1/4 NW 114) of Section 6, Township 17 South, Range 12 East, of the Willamette Meridian, Deschutes County, Oregon, described as follows: That portion of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SE 1/4 NWI/4) of Section 6, Township 17 South, Range 12 East, of the Willamette Meridian, lying South of Tumajo Reservoir Market Road, more particularly described as follows: a Commencing at the Southwest comer of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SE 114NW 114) of said Section 6; thence S 89* 51' 44" E along the South line of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SE 1/4NW 1/4) of Section 6, a distance of 450.00 feet to the true point of beginning; thence North, 950.96 feet to the southerly - right-of-way line of Tumalo Reservoir Road, thence following the southerly right-of-way. line of said road, the following courses: 73.86 feet along the arc of a non -tangent, 1170.00 foot radius curve, concave to the South, the long chord of which bears S 87* 13' 56" E, 73.86 feet; S 850 25' 24" E, 55.62 feet; 266.67 feet along the arc of a 355.00 foot radius curve, concave to the North, the long chord of which bears N 73* 03' 24" E, 260.45 feet-, N 510 32' 13" E, 176.68 feet; 201.11 feet along the arc of a 140.00 foot radius curve, concave to the South, the long chord of which -bears S 87* 18' 39' E, 184.26 feet; S 460 09' 32" E, 222.76 feet to the East line of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SE 1/411W 1/4) of Section 6; thence leaving the southerly right-of-way line of Tumalo Reservoir Road, S 00* 20' 25" E, along the East line of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SE 1/4 NW 114) of Section 6, a distance of 967.73 feet to the Southeast comer of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SE 114NW 114) of Section 6; thence N 89* 5 V 44" W, along the South line of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SE 1/4NW 1/4) of Section 6, a distance of 867-18 feet to the true point of beginning. Containing 20.41 acres more or less. 7 Exhibit Jeff Kem & Assoc., hw. of -3 PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYORS Page I - P.O. Box 1244, Bend, Oregon 97709 w (541) 389-4736 Ordinance ZOL; - DESCRIMON SHEET Tax Lot 17-12-06 CO 00100 Joyce E. Coats & Eric W. Coati Co -Trustees of the Joyce E. Coats Revocable Trust U/A/D A parcel of land located in the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NE 1/4 sW 114) of Section 6, Township 17 South, Range 12 East, of the Willamette Meridian, Deschutes County, Oregon, described as follows: That portion of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NE -114 SW 114) Of Section 6, Township 17 South, Range 12 East, of the Willamette Meridian, lying North of Johnson Market Road, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Northwest comer of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NE 114 SW 114 of said Section 6, thence S 89* 51' 44" E, along the North line of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NE 114 SW 114) of said Section 6, a distance of 1317.18 feet to the Northeast comer of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NE 114 SW 114) of said Section 6; thence S 00* 20" 03' E, along the East line of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NE 114 SW 114) of said Section 6,a distance of 270.86 feet to the northerly right-of-way line of Johnson Market Road-, thence along said northerly right-of-way line the following courses: S 460 13' 23" W, 156.80 feet; 145.41 feet along the arc of a 3970.00 foot radius curve, concave to the Southeast, the long chord of which bears S 45* 10' 25" W, 145.40 feet; S 460 07' 28" W, 485.95 feet; 358.92 feet along the arc of a 1980.00 foot radius curve, concave to the Southeast, the long chord of which bears S 380 55' 53" W, 358743 feet; S 330 44' 18" W, 125.39 feet; 146.03 feet along the arc of a 470.00 foot radius curve concave to the Northwest, the long chord of which bears S 420 38' 22" W-, 145.45 feet to the South line of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NE 114 SW 114) of said Section 6; thence leaving the southerly right-of-way line of Johnson Market Road; N 890 56' 10" W, along the South line of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NE 1/4 S W 1/4)of said Section 6, a distance of 363.87 feet to the Southwest comer of the - - Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NE 114 SW 1/4) of said Section 6; thence N. 000 17' 43" W, along the West line of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NE 114 SW 114) of said Section 6, a distance of 1323.54 feet to the true point of beginning. Containing 27.8 acres more or less. E xhlbit j eff Kern . & Assoc., Im Page f -3 PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYORS Ordinance P.O. Box 1244, Bend, Oregon 97709 n (541) 389-4736 tic; 4z 0 z 0 1AJ jib I x9i w . z L -i > IL, 3i a: mu lift, LJ Ld 0 coo fill 0 . . coo Sit 21"'If 19 UJ >: coo -JR, COU C.4 0 (4 z LAJ � 100 100 Ica b WW 0: ;d - — mz 01 01 1 1 >- LO o .4 64 C-4 fil, I a: L. .0 c I I W 't En e-1 h Z z ws CJ LLJ 88 (A LAJ � �— -i-ig RN" Elm 0 z m 111b, z LLI bt X log IT P'llgif :3 z bil if ;i illIM1121 w > Ld LAJ b WIR111 JQX j .4 4.1 d d, d z I Exbiblt 0 Page of -3 � -A- 2 A,, e--- Legend PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP = Subject Property File No. PA -04-04 Comprehensive Plan AG -Agriculture Exhibit C OS&C - Open Space & Conservation to Ordinance 2006-031 RREA - Rural Residential Exception Area SM - Surface Mining N 4 S 0 250 wo 1.01DO F -t BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON Tom DeWolf, Chair Michael M. Daly, Commissioner Dennis R. Luke, Commissioner ATTEST. Recording Secretary Dated this _ day of August, 2005 Effective Date: August . 2005 0 RIDGEWOOD DR TUMALO RESERV RD 0 SM #306 0 171206B000700 0 Plan Amendment from Surface Mine (SM) to Rural Residential Exception Area (RREA) SM #305 171206CO00100 Plan Amendment from Surface Mine (SM) to Rural Resident�al Exception Area (RREA) Turnalo State Park z 0 Legend PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP = Subject Property File No. PA -04-04 Comprehensive Plan AG -Agriculture Exhibit C OS&C - Open Space & Conservation to Ordinance 2006-031 RREA - Rural Residential Exception Area SM - Surface Mining N 4 S 0 250 wo 1.01DO F -t BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON Tom DeWolf, Chair Michael M. Daly, Commissioner Dennis R. Luke, Commissioner ATTEST. Recording Secretary Dated this _ day of August, 2005 Effective Date: August . 2005 EXHIBIT "D" Chapter 23.100. SURFACE MINING 23.100.70. Goal 5 Inventory. GnA I'% Inv&-ntnry — N4inprnll nnf] Acyar,,antp 4Zitpe SITE NO. LEGAL DESCRIPTION NAME TYPE QUANTITY* QUALITY ACCESS/LOCATION 246 151010-00-00205, 207, 300, 302,303 Tewalt S&G 10,000 Good Hwy 20 248 151012-00-00100 Cyrus Cinders 30.2 M Excellent Cloverdale Road 249 151025-00-02502,2505 RL Coats Rock 250,000 ODOT Specs 251 15121 !mDOmOI400,151214-- AO -00800 Cherry S&G 125,000 Good 252 151200-00-04700, 04701 Thornburgh Rock 2.5 M Good 271 15103i�-00-00800 Deschutes County S&G 2 M Mixed Harrington Loop Road 273 151117-00-00100 Deschutes County S&G 75,000 Excellent Fryrear Rd/Redmond- Sisters 274 151117-00-00700 Deschutes County S&G Excellent ;Fryrear Road 275 151100-00-02400 Deschutes County S&G 175,000 Good Fryrear Landfill 277 151011-00-01100 Oregon State Hwy S&G 100,000 ODOT Specs 278 151140 -AO -00901, 151211- DO -01200 State of Oregon S&G 18,000 ODOT Specs U. 1 282 171000-00-00100 Crown Pacific Cinders 100,000 Fair 283 171000-00-00100 Crown Paci fie Cinders 50,000 Fair 288 171111-00-00700 ' Tumalo Irrigation S&G 250,000 Good 292 171112-00-00900 RL Coats S&G 326,000 ODOT Specs 293 17112-00-00500, 600, 700, 800 RL Coats S&G 3 M ODOT Specs 294, 171113-00-00817 — Bend Aggregate S&G 777,000 Excellent- Kliepel Acres/Bend 296 171100-00-02702 Crown Pacific Cinders 100,000 Excellent Shcvlin ParkJohnson Rd 297 1 171123-00-00100 - Crown Pacific Cinders 60,000 johnson-Rd/Tumalo 303 171207-00-00300 Cascade Pumice Pumice 750,000 Good 303 171207-00-00300 Cascade Pumice S&G 10,000 Good 305 4-7-� 444,4W OPOT spees, -306 313 171433-00-00600 Deschutes County S&G 100,000 Good 313 171433-00-00600, 120 Deschutes County Storage Dodds Road/Alfalfa 314 171332-00-01100 Deschutes County Dirt 150,000 Good 315 140906--00-02 100 Stott — Rock 93,454 tons ODOT Specs Highway 20 316 140900-00-00202 Black Butte Ranch S&G 7 M Good 317 140900-00-01300 Willamette Ind Cinders 1.2 M Good 322 141200-00-01801 Fred Gunzner S&G 1.5 M Mixed Lower Bridge/Terrebonne 322 141200-00-01801 Gunzner Diatomite 500,000 Good Lower Bridge/Terrebonne 324 141200-00-00702 ODVA S&G 490,000 Good Lower Bridge/Terrebonne 326 141236-00-00300, 301 US Bank Trust S&G 1.5 M Good 330 141328-00-00702, 703 Larry Davis Cinders 50,000 Good 331 141329-00-00100, 103 EA Moore Cinders 100,000 Good 332 141329-00-00102 RL Coats Cinders 2 M Good Northwest Way/Terrebonne 333 141329-00-00104 Robinson Cinders 2.7 M Good 335 141333-00-00890 Erwin Cinders 100,000— Excellent Pershall Way/Redmond 336 141333-00-00400, 500 US Bank Trust Cinders 4.5 M Good Cinder Butte/Redmond 339 141132-00-01500 Deschutes County Dirt 200,000 Fill Goodard Loop/Bend 341 161000-00-00106 Young & Morgan S&G I M —Good 342 220900-00-00203 Crown Pacific Cinders 200,000 Good 345 161000-00-01000 Crown Pacific Cinders 50,000 Good 346 161000-00-01000 Crown Pacific Cinders 50,000 Good Page 1 of 3, Exhibit "D" to Ordinance 2005-031 (08/03/05) EXHIBIT (6D99 Goal 5 Inventory - Mineral and Aggregate Sites SITE NO. LEGAL DESCRIPTION NAME TYPE QUANTITY- QUALITY ACCESS/LOCATION 347 161101-00-00300 Deschutes County Dirt 10,000 Good 351 161112-00-01401, 1700, 2000 Gisler/Russell Cinders 150,000 Good Innes Mkt/Innes Butte 357 161136 -DO -00100, 161100-00- 10400,10300 Turnalo Irrigation Cinders I M Johnson Road/Tumalo 357 16113 6 -DO -00 100, 161100-00- 10400,10300 Tumalo Irrigation S&G 500,000 Good 357 16113 6 -DO -00 100, 161100-00- 10400,10300 Tumalo Irrigation Pumice 500,000 Good 358 16123 1 -DO-0 I 100 Gisler S&G 100,000 ODOT Specs Hwy 20/Tumalo 361 161222 -:CO -02800 Oregon State Hwy Cinders 700,000 Good 366 161230-00-00000 Oregon State Hwy S&G 40,000 ODOT Specs 368 161220-00-00200 Bend Aggregate S&G 570,000 Excellent Twin Bridges/Fumalo 370 1612317DO-00400 Bend Aggregate Plant Site Storage 379 181100-00-01600 Oregon State Hwy S&G 500,000 ODOT Specs 381 181125 -,CO -12600,181126-00-,. 01600 Pieratt,B s-.. X0 Cinders 50,000 Good .390 181214-00-00500, 100 Deschutes, County Dirt 2M Landfill-, 391 181221-00-00200 Central OR Pumice Cinders 500,000 Good 392 181223-00-00300 Rose Rock 10 M Est Mixed 392 181223-1-00-00300 Dirt 7.5 M Good 393 .181225-00-01400 -Rose LT Contractors Cinders 12.5 M Good - .Arnold Mk -t Rd/SE of Bend �394 J 81200-00-04400, 04411 'Windlink Cinders 270,000 Coarse Hwy 97/South of Bend 395 18120j_1010-04300 Oregon State Hwy Cinders 100,000 Good, 400�: 181300-00-04501, 04502 Eric Coats S&G 2.5 M, ODOT Specs ,404 191400-00-00200 Moon - S&G 1.3 M, Good 404 :1, 191400-00,00200 Moon -, Rock 800,000 - 2 M Good. iHwy-20/East, of Bend 405 191400-00-00600 Oregon State Hwy, Aggregate 50,000 ODOT Specs 408 191600-00-01500 RL Coats S&G 3M Good 413 201500 -00-01400 Deschutes County S&G 30,000 Good/Excellent Hwy 20/East of Bend 414 201500-00-01500 Deschutes County S&G 30,000 Good/Excellent Hwy 20/East of Bend 415 201716-00-00700 Deschutes County S&G 30,000 Good/Excellent Hwy 20/East of Bend 416 201716-00-00200 Deschutes County S&G 30,000 Good/Excellent Hwy 20/East of Bend 417 201716-00-00900 Deschutes County S&G 30,000 Good/Excellent Hwy 20/East of Bend 418 201716-00-01000 Deschutes County S&G 30,000 Good/Excellent Hwy 20/East of Bend 419 201716-00-01300 Deschutes County S&G 30,000 Good/Excellent Hwy 20/East of Bend 421 212000-00-00900 RL Coats S&G 500,000 Excellent Hwy 20/Tumalo 423 211106 -CO -00700 Ray Rothbard S&G 100,000 Good 426 211100-00-00702 La Pine Redi-Mix S&G I M Good 427 211100-00-00701 Bill Bagley S&G 40,000 Good 431 221100-00-00600 Russell Cinders/ Rock 12 IVVI.2 M Good Finley Butte 432 221100-00-00500 State of Oregon Cinders 160,000 Good 433 211300-00-00101 La Pine Pumice Lump Pumice 10M Excellent 441 150903-00-00300 Willamette Ind S&G I I M Good 442 150909-00-00400 Willamette Ind S&G 6 M Good 443 150917-00-00600 Willamette Ind Rock 150,000 Fair 453 161209, 10-00-00600, 301 Robert Fullhart S&G 704,000 ODOT Specs 459 141131-00-05200 Deschutes County Cinders 50,000 Good 461 141300-00-01500, 1501, 1502, 1503, 1505 Nolan S&G 350,000 Good 461 141200-00-01501, 1502, 1503, 1505, 1600 Franklin Nolan 1 Diatomite 1 2 M 1 Good Page 2 of 3, Exhibit "D" to Ordinance 2005-031 (08/03/05) EXHIBIT (61)" Goal 5 Inventory — Mineral and Aggregate Sites SITE NO. LEGAL DESCRIPTION NAME TYPE QUANTITY- QUALITY ACCESS/LOCATION 465 141333-00-00900 Oregon State Hwy Cinders 100,000 Good 466 141333-00-00600 Fred Elliott Cinders 5.5 M Good 467 141333-00-00601 Knorr Rock Co Cinders 5 M Good 469 141131-00-00100 Deschutes County Cinders 2 M Fair 475 151012-00-00600 Deschutes County Cinders 200,000 Good Cloverdale Road 482 151300-00-00103 Deschutes County Dirt 2 M Good Negus Landfill 488 161230-00-00100, 600, 2000, 2100 Bend Aggregate S&G 400,000 ODOT Specs 496 191400-00-00500 Taylor S&G 1.8 M Mixed Hwy 20 498 — 191400-00-02200 Oregon State Hwy S&G 200,000 ODOT Specs 499 191533-00-00200 Oregon State Hwy S&G 50,000 ODOT Specs 500 191500-00-00099 Oregon State Hwy S&G 130,000 ODOT Specs 501 191500-00-01600 Oregon State Hwy S&G 50,000 ODOT Specs 503 191600-00-01300 Oregon State Hwy S&G 200,000 0 OT S ecs 505 201600-00-00400 Oregon State Hwy S&G 275,000 ODOT S cs q 506, 201600-00-00600, 700,800 Oregon State Hwy_ S&G 36,000 cs ODOT Specs 5,08. 201700-00-01000 State of Oregon _S & G 100,000 . S csj ODOT Specs 515 201801-00-00100 Oregon State Hwy S&G 100,OQO ODOT Specs 522 -0 211900 0-01000 Oregon State Hwy S &,G 300,000 ODOT Specs 524 212000-00-01900 Oregon State Hwy S&G 300,000 ODOT Specs 528 2221-10-OOrOO600 Oregon State. Hwy S�& G 45,000 ODOT Specs 529 221100-00-00300 Oregon State Hwy S & G_ J1,000—, ODOT Specs 533 222100-00-00800 Oregon State Hwy S&G I M' ODOT Specs 541 141035-00-02000,2100, 2200, 2300, 2400, 2500, 2600 Cyrus Aggregate, 528000 Good . Jnc-portion s of TL,, 'j8Q0/j90Qz;,�,, 542 .151001-00-02700 S-warens.._ !Aggregate , 80,000', Good _541. -0 -00100. ..C-yrus 151013 0 Aggregate,., m Good 600, .191400-00-00700--, Robinson S.'& G.- i3�8 M. Good �Hwy20/ ast,ofl3cnd' -601. 211100-00-00700 � _ La Pifie.Redi Mix. . I S & G [.479,Q00 I DEQ Specs Paulina Lake Roadl quantity in cubic yaids unless noted (Ord. 2005'031,,.Ord. 2bO.3-019 2003; Ord. 2002-005 § 1-,,2002, Ord. 2001-047 4, 20015 Ord.,200,1-7 038 § 2, 2001; Ord. 2001-027 § 1, 2001; Ord. 2000-017 § 1, 2000; Ord. 99-028, 1999; Ord. 99-019, 1999; Ord. 96-076, 1996; Ord. 95-041, 1995; Ord. 94-050, 1994; Ord. 90-025, 1990; PL -20, 1979) Page 3 of 3, Exhibit "D" to Ordinance 2005-031 (08/03/05) FINDINGS AND RECOMIENDATION OF DESCHUTES COUNTY HEARINGS OFFICER FJOLE NUMBERS: PA-044.and ZC-04-2 APPLICANT: Eric Coats, Co -Trustee of the Joyce E. Coats Revocable Trust 63235 Skyline Ranch Road Bend, Oregon 97701 PROPERTY OWNER: Joyce E. Coats Revocable Trust 63235 Skyline Ranch Road Bend, Oregon 97701 ATTORNEY: SURVEYOR., REQUEST: STAFF CONTACT: HEARING DATE: Liz Fancher 644 NX Broadway Street Bend, Oregon 97701 Jeff Kern Jeff Kern & Associates, Inc. P.O. Box 1244 Bend, Oregon 97709 3 4 8 -#-N MAR DESCVI�rra aiuw The applicant is requesting approval of a 8041 exception, a plan amendment from Surface Mine to Rural Residential Exception Area, and a zone change from Surface Mining to Multiple Use Agricultural, for a 45 -acre, parcel located north of Bend. Catharine White, Associate Planner February 1, 2005 RECORD CLOSED: February 3, 2005 L APPLICABLE STANDARDS AND CRITERIA: A. Title 23 of the Deschutes County Code, the Deschutes County Comprehensive Plan Chapter 23.20, Comprehensive Planning Process A. Section 23.20.010, Goals and Policies 2. Chapter 23.24, Rural Development * Section 23.24.020, Goals 3. Chapter 23.52, Economy Coats PA-04-4/ZC-04-2 I Exhibit C�' Page / — of Ordinance ZAQS--- 0121 * Section 23.52.030, Policies 4. Chapter 23.60, Transportation * Section 23.60.010, Transportation 5. Chapter 23.68,. Public Facilities and Services Section 23.6&020, Policies 6. Chapter 23.88, Agricultural Lands Section 23.88.030, Zoning Policies 7. Chapter 23.96, Open Spaces, Areas of Special Concern, and Environmental Quality Section 23.96.030, Policies S. Chapter 23.100, Surface Mining * Section 23.100.060, Policies R Title 18 of the Deschutes County Code, the Deschutes County Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 18.16, Exclusive Farm Use (EFU) Zones • Section 1&16.055, Land Divisions • Section 1&16.065, Subzones 2. . Chapter 18.32, MUA-10, Multiple Use Agriculture (MUA-10) Zone * Section 18.32.010, Purpose 3. Chapter 18.52, Surface Mining (SM) Zone * Section 18.52.200, Termination of the Surface -Mining Zoning and Surrounding Surface Mining impact Area Combining Zone 4. Chapter 18.136, Amendments * Section 18.136.020, Rezoning Requirements C_ Oregon Administrative Rules 1. Chapter 660, Division 4, Interpretation of Goal 2 Exception Process Coats PA-044/ZC-04-2 Exhibit page of Ordinance --100�� 6:�-,( • OAR 660-04-005, Derinitions • OAR 660-04-010, Application of the Goal 2 Exception Process to Certain Goals • OAR 660-04-0018, Planning and Zoning for Exception Areas • OAR 660-04-0025, Exception Requirements for Land Physically Developed to Other Uses �OAR 660-04-0028, Exception Requirements for Land Irrevocably ommitted to Other Uses 2. Chapter 660, Division 12, Transportation Planning * OAR 660-012-060, Plan & Land Use Regulation Amendments, 3. Chapter 660-015, Statewide Planning Goals and Guidelines * OAR 660-015-0000, State -Wide Planning Goals and Guidelines 4. Chapter 660, Division 23 OAR 660-23-0180, Mineral and Aggregate Resources l[L FINDINGS OF FACT: A. Location: The subject property does not have an assigned address. It is identified as Tax Lot 100 on Deschutes County Assessor's Map 17-12-06C and that portion of Tax Lot 7W on Deschutes County Assessor's Map 17-12-06B zoned Surface Mining (SAO., I& Zoning and Plan Designation: Tax Lot 700 is zoned Surface Mining (SIA), Multiple Use Agriculture (MUA-10), and Surface Mining Impact Area Combining (SMIA) Zones, and -a portion of the tax lot located near the southeast corner is zoned Landscape Management Combining Zone (LAP due to its proximity to the Deschutes River. This tax lot is designated Surface Mining on the Deschutes County Comprehensive Plan map. Tax Lot 100 is zoned SK SMIA, and LK and is also designated Surface Mining on the comprehensive plan map. C. Site Description: The Staff Report states the subject property is 45.94 acres M Sze, consisting of 25.2 acres in Tax Lot 100 and 20.74 acres zoned SM in Tax Lot 700. The portion of Tax Lot 700 zoned MUA-10 consists of about 9.6 acres.' The property is a I The Staff Report states these acreage calculations were derived fi-om the Assessor's and Geographic Information System (GIS) data. These figures difler slightly from the Wert and Associates soil survey repor4 attached as Exhibit A to the application, which states the area proposed for a plan amendment and zone change is 46.7 acres consisting of 21.51 acres in Tax Lot 700 and 25.20 acre in Tax Lot 100, with 9.17 acres of Tax Lot 700 zoned MUA-10. The Hearings Officer finds a determination of the waict acreage is not critical to the fmdings required for approval of the proposed goal exception, plan amendment and zone change. However. the applicant will be required to provide the county with a metes and bounds descziption of the property subject to the goal exception, plan amendment and zone change. Coats PA-044/ZC-04-2 3 Exhibit Page -.3 of 37 -- Ordinance reclaimed surface mine identified as SM Sites 305 and 306 on the county's comprehensive plan Goal 5 Inventory of Mineral and Aggregate Resources. The topography of the subject property, depicted in an aerial photograph included in the record as Exhibit J to the application, is variable due to previous excavation and reclamation of the site. In general, the property has a bowl shape with the relatively level reclaimed area at a lower elevation sloping gently upward to the north, west and south boundaries of the property. Vegetation varies depending on the degree of soil disturbance, but generally consists of juniper trees, native shrubs and grasses, and exotic weeds. The undisturbed soils have more native vegetation. The subject property is vacant, and abuts Tumalo Reservoir Road on the north and Johnson Road the east. The record indicates the subject property has no irrigation water rights. D. soils: The NRCS data in the record identifies four soil mapping units on the subject property: Soil Units 98A, 101E, 128D, and 152A. Soil Units 98A and 152A am considered high-value when iffigated. However, the applicant submitted a site-specific soil survey prepared by Wert & Associates and included in the record as Exhibit A to the application. This survey was based on an analysis of soil in 73 test pits and concluded the subject property consists of a different complex of soils that doWt precisely fit the NRCS definition for any particular soil unit. The Wert & Associates analysis also concluded that largely due to the significant ground disturbance during mining and reclamation, the subject property has soils that are either nonagricultural or have very poor agricultural capability. E. Surrounding Zoning and Land Use: The subject property is surrounded by a variety of zoning districts and land uses on both public and private land. To the north of Tax Lot 700 are Tumalo Reservoir Road and a 7 -acre vacant uninigated parcel owned by Deschutes County and zoned MUA-10. To the east is a vacant, 5 -acre private parcel zoned MUA-10 for which this Hearings Officer previously granted conditional use approval for a church (Jehovah's Vitnesses, CU -04-1). To the southeast are Johnson Road and Tumalo State Park, managed by the Oregon Department of Parks and Recreation and zoned MUA- 10. The park is located on both sides of the Deschutes River. To the south is a 20 -acre private parcel zoned Exclusive Farm Uw Tumalo/RedmondA3end Subzone (EFU-TRB) that is irrigated, engaged in fitrin use consisting of raising horses, and includes a residence, barn, and outbufldings. To the west is land developed with the Tumalo Rim Subdivision and zoned MUA-10. Lots in this subdivision are developed with residences. F. Procedural History: The applicant submitted these applications on March 1, 2004. By a letter dated March 30, 2004, the county advised the applicant that the application was incomplete, identified the missing information, and allowed the applicant through April 29, 2004 to submit the missing informatiort. By a letter dated April 30, 2004, the applicant's attorney requested additional time to provide the missing information. The county granted the applicant's request� and the missing information was submitted on November 17, 2004. A staff report on the application was mailed on January 26, 2005. A public hearing on the applicant's proposal was held on February 1, 2005. At the Coats PA-044/ZC-04-2 4 �xhlblt Pago __q of Ordinance —7 -co hearing, the Hearings Officer received testimony and evidence and left the written evidentiary record open through February 3, 2005. The applicant waived his right to submit final argument pursuant to ORS 197.763, and the record closed on February 3, 2005. Because the application is for a plan amendment, goal exception and related zone change, the 150 -day period for issuance of a final local land use decision under ORS 215.427 does not apply to this application. G. Proposal: The applicant is requesting approval of a goal exception to the Statewide Planning Goal 3, Agricultural Lands, a plan amendment from Surface Mning to Rural Residential Exception Area, and a zone change from SM to MUA-10 for the subject property. The applicant's burden of proof states the applicant does not propose any particular use for the subject property, but expects to develop it with a small residential subdivision with five -acre lots. EL Public/Private Agency Comments: The Planning Division sent notice of the applicant's proposal to a number of public and private agencies and received responses from: the Deschutes County Road Department, Property Address Coordinator, and Building Safety, Division; the Bend Fire :Department; and the Oregon Department of Parks and Recreation. These comments are set forth verbatim at pages 4-5 of the Staff Report and/or are included in the record. The following agencies either had no comments on the application. or did not respond to the request for comments: the Deschutes County Assessor, the United States Forest Service (USFS); the Oregon Division of State Lands; the Oregon Departments of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD), Water Resources, Fish and Wildlife (ODFW), and Geology and Mneral Industries (DOGAM01); Tumalo Irrigation District; Central Electric Cooperative; Pacific Power and Light; Qwest Communications; and Avion Water Company L Public Notice and Comments: The Planning Division mailed individual written notice of the applicant's proposal and the public hearing to the owners of record of all property located within 750 feet of the subject property. The record indicates this notice was mailed to 45 property owners. In addition, notice of the public hearing was published in the "Bend Bulletin7' newspaper, and the subject property was posted with a notice of proposed land use action sign. As of the date the record in this matter closed, the county. had received no letters from the public in response to these notices. One member of the public testified at the public hearing J. Lot of Record: The Staff Report states that in 1998 the county determined that the subject property consists of two separate legal lots of record (LR -98-5). JIL CONCLUSIONS OF LAW: GOAL EXCEP77ON A. Oregon Administrative Rules, Division 4, Interpretation of Goal 2 Exception Process coats PA-04-4/ZC-04-2 EXhlblt Pago =-�i— of 3-2- Ord1hance L, OAR 660-04-028, Exception Requirements for Land Irrevocably Committed to Other Uses (1) A local government may adopt an exception to a goal when the land subject to the exception is irrevocably committed to uses ' not allowed by the applicable goal because existing adjacent uses and other relevant factors make uses allowed by the applicable goal impracticable: (a) A "committed exception" is an exception taken in accordance with ORS 197.732(l)(b), Goal 2, Part 11(b), and with the provisions of this rule. (b) For the purposes of this rule, an "exception area" is that area of laud for which a "committed exception" is taken. (c) An "applicable goal" as used in this section, is a statewide planning goal or goal requirement that would apply to. the exception area if an exception were not taken. FINDINGS: Statewide Land Use Planning Goal 3 is "to preserve and maintain agricultural lands." The goal defines "agricultural lands" as follows: Agricultural Land — in western Oregon is land of predominantly Class 1, 11, M and IV soils and in eastern Oregon is land of predominantly Class I, II, M IV, V and VI soils as identified in the Soil Capability Classification System of the United States Soil Conservation Service, and other lands which are suitable for farm use taking into consideration soil fertility, suitability for grazing, climatic conditions, existing and future availability of water for farm irrigation purposes, existing land use patterns, technological and energy inputs required, or accepted farming practices. Lands in other classes which are necessary to permit farm practices to be undertaken on adjacent or nearby lands, shall be included as agricultural land in any event. More detailed soil data to define agricultural land may be utilized by local governments if such data permits achievement of this goal. Agricultural land does not include land within acknowledged urban growth boundaries or land within acknowledged exceptions to Goals 3 and 4. The applicant is requesting an "irrevocably committed" exception to Goal 3 for Tax Lot 100 because although it has predominantly Class VI or better soils, it consists of a reclaimed surface mine, the extraction from and reclamation of which have rendered it unsuitable for agriculture. The applicant argues no goal exception is required for Tax Lot 700 because its soils do not meet the definition of "agricultural land." The applicant bases this argument on the above -referenced soil analysis prepared by Wert & Associates and included in the record as Exhibit A to the coats PA-044/ZC-04-2 6 5xhiblt rl,- -', � page of 3: -Z- Ordinanoe os - -3 L. application, as well as a "Range Forage Inventory and Report" prepared by Gene Hickman and included in the record as Exhibit 1) to the application. The Wed & Associates survey was based on analyzing soil in 73 test pits. It concluded the subject property consists of a different complex of soils than those identified as on the property according to the NRCS data in the record. Moreover, the Wert & Associates analysis and the Hickman report concluded that due to the significant ground disturbance during mining and reclamation, the subject property has soils that are nonagricultut-9 — Le., consisting predominantly of Class VII and VIII soils with poor agricultural.capability. The Staff Report states the county's comprehensive plan does not require an exception for lands that do not meet the definition of "agricultural land." Staff also states that Jon JinninA a representative of the Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD), advised the county that it is not necessary to protect "nonresource!' lands under Goal 3. In support of that interpretation, 1�1r. Jinnings provided county staff with a report he authored entitled "Jefferson County Nonresource. Lands Project" and included in the record. This report states: "The term 'nonresource' is commonly used to describe rural lan& that are not necessary to protect under statewide planning goals 3 (Agricultural Lands) ad 4 (Forest Lands) because of their exceedingly low potential for dw production of farm commodifies andlor merchantable forest species Lands that fail to qua16 as either agricultural orforesdand can, presumably, host other uses that may not otherwise be available. Rural residential development is barfar the most common use of nonresource landt Nonresource lands are different firom traditional rural residentol exception area& Eweption areas are characterized by a pre-existing pattern of parcefization and development. Nonresource areas are likely to have no settlement patteni and be characterized by broad expanses of barren kindscape An absence of settlement customarily indicates an absence ofpublicfacilides and servicea Yhe Oregon statewide planning program includes no obligation for counties to identify nonresource lands and only a hanayul have chosen to do so. * * * Property may he des�gnaled noffesource if itfails to sad* the defuddon of agricultural land orforestland * * * It is important to note that soil capability is not the sole determinant of whether property is or Js not agricultural lwxi Clearly, property can be predominantly Class P71 and MI soil and still qual�& as agricultural k-od * * * - The Hearings Officer finds Mr. finniings' report does not constitute binding authority concerning the proper interpretation of the statutes, goals and administrative rules governing the protection of agricultural land. Nevertheless, I find it is persuasive authority for the proposition that Goal 3 does not apply to land that does not meet the definition of "agricultund land." I find the Coats PA-04-4fZC4)4-2 7 F�,,Xhlblt Page Of -3,-7 Ordinance 2 6v 15 - �' , i . determination of whether Tax Lot 700 falls within the definition of "'agricultural land" turns on: (1) whether the soils on Tax Lot 700 are predominantly Class VII or VIR and (2) whether the other characteristics of Tax Lot 700 exclude it from consideration as agricultural land. Each of these factors is discussed separately in the findings below. 1. Soil Classification. As discussed above, the applicant submitted a soils analysis prepared by Wert & Associates that analyzed soils in 73 pits on the subject property and concluded that these soils do not match the soil units mapped for the property by the NRCS. The Hearings Officer is aware that the NRCS soil maps are based on somewhat general analysis of the geology and land forms and typically not on site-specific soil surveys. As a result� the soil units and their boundaries identified on the NRCS maps may not be particularly accurate, even for land that has not been disturbed. And where, as here, much of the subject property has been significantly altered by surface mining and reclamation, I find it is much more likely tha4 as the Wert & Associates analysis found, the remaining reclaimed soils may no longer bear any resemblance to the soils that were present on the site before the disturbance. I have examined the Wert & Associates analysis and find its author is highly qualified to render an opinion on the nature of soils on the subject property� that the analysis is very thorough and detailed, and that it is based, upon site-specific soils information. For these reasons, I find the Wert & Associates report provides reliable and credible evidence from which I can find that Tax Lot 700 consists predominantly of Class VII or VIII soils and/or nonagricultural soils. 2. other Characteristics. As noted above, the definition of "agricultural land" is not based solely on soil classification, but also must take into account the following additional characteristics: * * * soil fertility, suitability for grazing, climatic conditions, existing and future availability of water for farm irrigation purposes, existing land use patterns, technological and energy inputs required, or accepted farming practices. Although the record indicates the subject property is located within the boundaries of the Tumalo irrigation District, the property does not have irrigation water rights. There is no evidence in the, record that irrigation water from surface water resources is available or could be delivered to the subject property. And given the very poor quality soils, the Hearings Officer finds it is unlikely the irrigation district would approve the transfer of water rights from productive farm soils to the subject property. Moreover, the applicant asserts, and I concur� that obtaining irrigation water for the subject property from groundwater sources would be very difficult given the current mitigation measures required for groundwater withdrawal in the Deschutes Basin. The Hickman "Range Forage Inventory and Report," based on an analysis of the same test pits analyzed by Wert & Associates, concluded that "neither of the two parcels [Tax Lots 100 and the SM -zoned portion of Tax Lot 700] is believed to be an economically feasible unit for supporting range livestock grazing or other common local farm uses * * *." The Hearings Officer finds Gene Hickman also is highly qualified to render an opinion about the agricultural capability of the soils on the subject property, and that his report also is thorough, detailed, and based on site- specific soils information. Therefore, I find the Hickman report provides reliable and credible evidence from which I can find the soils on the subject property are not suitable for grazing. As discussed in the Findings of Fact above, the area surrounding the subject property has a Coats PA-044/ZC-04-2 8 of __�;2_ OrdinAftd _27,= �r7 3) mixture of zoning districts and land uses, including a state park, rural residential lots, and an 2 irrigated EFU-zoned parcel engaged in farm use. The Hearings Officer finds there is nothing about the existing land use pattern or accepted farming practices in the surrounding area (livestock grazing) that would preclude the subject property from being employed in agriculture. However, I find this factor does not outweigh the lack of irrigation and the significant soil disturbance on the property resulting in the creation of nonagricultural soil& For the foregoing reasons, the Hearings Officerfinds the portion of Tax Lot 700 zoned SM does not constitute "agricultural land" as defined in Goal 3, is not subject to protection under Goal 3, and therefore the applicant's proposed plan amendment from Surface Mining to Rural Residential Exception Area and zone change from SM to WA -40 for the SM -zoned portion of Tax Lot 700 does not require an exception to Goal 3. And even assuming an exception to Goal 3 is required for the SM -zoned portion of Tax Lot 700, for the reasons set forth in the findings below concerning the goal exception for Tax Lot 100, 1 find a Goal 3 exception forthe SM - zoned portion of Tax Lot 700 is justified. (2) Whether land is irrevocably committed depends on the relationship bet*een the exception area and the lands adjacent to it. The findings for a committed exception therefore must address the following: (a). The characteristics of the exception area; FINDINGS: The record indicates Tax Lot 100 consists of approximately 25.2 acres and is a reclaimed surface mining site. As discussed above, the subject property has no irrigation water rights. In addition, there are no natural or manmade waterways on the tax lot. The topography is bowl shaped with relatively level areas at the bottom and gently sloping areas on the south and west. The Hickman report states the only native vegetation that remains on the property consists of juniper trees and native shrubs and grasses. The remainder of the vegetation consists of non- native species of grasses and weeds. As discussed above, the Wert & Associates analysis concludes that most of Tax Lot 100 consists of heavfly disturbed soils that no longer resemble the characteristics of Soil Unit 98A mapped on the property by the NRCS. The analysis describes the disturbed soil as failing into two predominant soil complexes — "Complex A7 and "Complex C" — described in detail as follows: "Soil ConWirm A 0-5% Slope This complex contains moderately deep sands (20-40 inches) and deep sands (<40 inches). Yhe entire unit has been mined Approximately 10 to 30feet of material have been removed Yhe moderately deep soil is most like the Deskamp Series and the deep soil is like Clovkamp These soik are intermingled and too difficult to separate. Both soils contain various amounts o f gravel and no aluripan. Both soils are Class 6 7he Wert soils report, Tabk I &A Complex A as 2 Ihe Staff Report notes that although the aerial photographs in the record show this fim is partially irrigated, the Assessor's records do not show any irrigation water rights or farm tax deferred status for this &= The record also indicates this farm was approved for a nonfarin dwelling in 1998 (CU -89-51). coats PA-044/ZC-04-2 9 Exhibit Page --2- Of 1:�=- Ordinance Zpo L; i , comprising 10. 71 acres of the 25.2 -acre property (42.4%). sail complex C 0-15% Slope Soil Complex C contains a variety of conditions. Ais is the area that was heaVilY mined Much of the area has been scraped to bed-ock Other areas have gravel spread over the bedrock There are areas of asphalt, reject materialfrom a rock crusher, and boulder& Yhe LCC is Class 7 and 8. Yhe soils are generally gravely material and sands less than 10 inches deep to either gravel or bedrock There is no recognized soil series that fits these disturbed conaUdons. The Wert soik report, Table 1, lists Complex C as comprising 5. 78 acres of the 25.2 -acre property (23. OYQ. - The Wert & Associates analysis found the soils on Tax Lot 100 consist of approximately 66 percent Class VI and 33 percent Classes VII and VIII, and concluded: "Soil Complex.4 does quaft .fyfor Class 6 soilk However, it should be pointed out the soils in this complar are the remnants of a mining operatrom 7here is no enriched topsoM Yhe unit is composed of sands that were of no value at the ftme of mining. 7heirfertility levels are low. Organic matter levels are also very low. Technically, they qual6for a Claw 6 because they will hold more than 2 -inches of available water. To mahe them productive, there would have to bi irrigation water, organk matter andfierdfizer added " (b) The characteristics of the adjacent lands; FINDINGS: As discussed above, lands adjacent to Tax Lot 100 have a variety of zo i districts and land uses, including a state park, rural lots generally less than 2 acres in size that are zoned MUA-10 and developed with residences, an irrigated EFU-zoned parcel engaged in farm use, and an MUA-10 zoned parcel recently approved for a church The subject property is bounded on the north by Tumalo Reservoir Road and on the south and southeast by Johnson Road. The record indicates the operating farm is separated from the subject property by topography, Johnson Road, and Tumalo State Park. The record also indicates that Tumalo State Park also is separated from the subject property by Johnson Road, is bisected by the Deschutes River, and offers both day recreation opportunities and overnight camping accommodation& (c) The relationship between the exception area and the lands adjacent to it; and FINDWGS: The Staff Report states, and the Hearings Officer agrees, that the area surrounding the subject property is dominated by Tumalo State Park and the Tumalo Rim subdivision, although to some extent both of these developments are isolated by geography and roads from the subject property. The record indicates Tumalo State Park attracts many visitors and can generate a significant amount of vehicle and pedestrian traffic. The record also indicates some of the lots in the Tumalo Rim Subdivision are located in close proximity to, and overlook, the subject property. In light of this rather unusual land use pattern, staff concludes, and I agree, that Coats PA-04-4/ZC-04-2 10 Odd@ --/P , of -3 oedihaflde --LL-t C- -- the relationship between the subject property and adjacent lands is unique. During the period the subject property was being mined and reclaimed, its proximity to these land uses undoubtedly created significant conflicts. Although the applicant is not proposing a specific development, as discussed in the findings above the applicant has indicated that if the requested plan amendment and zone change are approved, the subject property likely would be developed with a f1ve,40t rural residential subdivision, a land use much more in keeping with the existing land use pattern. (d) The other relevant factors set forth in OAR 660-"028(6). FMINGS: This administrative rule requires consideration of factors including: existing adjacent uses, existing public facilities and services, Parrel size and ownership patteM neighborhood and regional characteristics, natural or man-made features or impediments separating the exception area from other resource land, and physical development. The Hearings officer finds that with the exception of public facilities and services, aU of these factors have been considered and addressed in the above findings. The subject property abuts and has access from both Turnalo Reservoir Road and Johnson Road. The record indicates these roads are classified by the county as rural collector roads designed to handle up to 9,000 vehicle trips per day. in its comments on the applicant's proposaL the road department stated there are approximately 1,200 vehicles per day using the segment of Johnson Road near the subject property and 250 vehicles per day using the segment of Tumalo Reservoir Road near the subject property. As discussed in the Findings of Fact above, the local public electric and telephone companies did not respond to the county's request for comments on the applicant's proposal. However, I find that because adjacent and nearby parcels have electric and telephone service, it is reasonable to assume such services are available to the subject property. Similarly, I find that the proximity of development to the subject property also indicates the potential suitability of the subject property for on-site sewage disposal. (3) Whether uses or activities allowed by an applicable goal art impracticable as that term is used in ORS 197.732(1)(b), in Goal 2, rart H(b), and in this rule shall be , determined through consideration of factors set forth In this rule. Compliance with this rule shall constitute compliance with. the requirements of Goal 2, Part IL It is the purpose of this rule to permit irrevocably committed exceptions where justified so as to provide flexibility in the application of broad resource protection goals. It shall not be required that local governments demonstrate that every use allowed by the applicable goal is "impossible." For exceptions to Goals 3 or 4, local governments are required to demonstrate that only the following uses or activities am impracticable: (a) Farm use as defined in ORS 215.203; FINDINGS: ORS 215.203(2Xa) defines fim use as: * * * the current employment of land for the primary purpose of obtaining a profit in money by raising, harvesting and selling crops or the feeding, breeding, management and sale of, or the produce of, livestock, poultry, for - Coats PA-04-4/ZC-04-2 I I Exhibit � Page '11- of -3 7 - Ordinance 10e bearing animals or honeybees or for dairying and the sale of dairy products or any other agricultural or horticultural use or animal husbandry or any combination thereof. "Farm use" includes the preparation, storage and disposal by marketing or otherwise of the products or by-products raised on such land for human or animal use. "Farm use" also includes * the current employment of land for the primary purpose of obtaining a profit in money by stabling or training cquines including but not limited to providing riding lessons, training clinics and schooling shows. "Farm use also includes the propagation, cultivation, maintenance and harvesting of aquatic species and bird and animal species to the extent allowed by the rides adopted by the State Fish and Wildlife Commission. "Farm use" includes the on-site construction and maintenance of equipment and facilities used for the activities described in this subsection. "Farm use" does not include the use of land subject to the provisions of ORS chapter 321, except land. used exclusively for growing cultured Christmas trees as defined in subsection (3) of this section or land described in ORS 321.267 (3) or 321.824 (3� Based on the Wert & Associates soil analysis and the Hiclanan "Range and Forage inventory," the Hearings Officer finds the subject property is impracticable to farm. As discussed in the findings above, although the NRCS data in the record indicate Tax Lot 100 has Class VI soils, the site-specific soils analysis revealed that due to previous mining and reclamation the soils on this tax lot are no longer suitable for agriculture, particularly considering the lack of irrigation water. Moreover, the Hickman report concluded that livestock Swing on the subject property would not be economically viable. For these reasons, I find farm use is impracticable on the subject property (4) A conclusion that an exception area is irrevocably committed shall be supported by findings of fact which address all applicable factors of section (6) of this rule and by a statement of reasons explaining why the facts support the conclusion that uses allowed by the applicable goal are impracticable in the exception area. (5) Findings of fact and a statement of reasons that land subject to an exception is irrevocably committed need not be prepared for each individual parcel in the exception area. lAnds which are found to be irrevocably committed under this rule may include physically developed lands. (7) The evidence submitted to support any committed exception shall, at a minimum, include a current map, or aerial photograph which shows the exception area and adjoining lands, and any other means needed to convey information about the factors set forth in this rul& For example, a local government may use tables, charts, summaries, or narratives to supplement the maps or photos. The applicable factors set forth in section (6) of this rule shall be shown on the map or aerial photograph. FINDINGS: The applicant's burden of proof includes the following statement of reasons coats PA-044/ZC-04-2 12 Exhibit Page 14– Of 2– Ordinance 2-4L2 explaining why the factors support the conclusion that uses allowed by Goal 3 are impracticable on Tax Lot 100: "Yhe primary reasons are that 1he disturbed soth on Tax Lot 100 are not sufficien* productive to support farm use and that the property is located in an existing exceptions area where the commencement of agricultural um would create likely conflicts. The soils on Tax Lot 100 are far lower in productivityfor range land use than the nonagricultural lands of Tax Lot 700, the onlypolential farm use that might be conducted on the property. In addition, the record includes two aerial photographs attached to the applicant's burden of proof as Exhibits I and J. Exhibit I was taken in 2000 and Exhibit J was taken in 2004 and includes superimposed topographic information. The applicant's burden of proof also includes copies of county tax lot maps (Exhibits K through Q) that illustrate the relationship between Tax Lot 100 and surrounding land. The Hearings Officer finds this statement and supportirig evidence are sufficient to satisfy the requirements of subsections (4), (5) and (7) of this section. (6) Findings of fact for a committed exception shall address the following factors: (a) Existing adjacent uses; FINDINGS: As discussed above, the uses adjacent to Tax Lot 100 include the remainder of the subject property — Tax Lot 700 — and public and private lands developed with a state park, rural residences and a farm, as well as a vacant parcel recently approved for establishment of a church. The subject property abuts Tumalo Reservoir Road and Johnson Road. The Staff Report states, and the Hearings Officer concurs, that with the exception of the EFU-zoned parcel engaged in farm use, the existing uses adjacent to Tax Lot 700 are irrevocably committed to non-agricultural uses. (b) Existing public facilities and services (water and sewer lines, etc.); FINDINGS: As discussed in the findings above, the Hearings Officer has found them public facilities and services are available in the area, including electricity, telephone, and on-site sewage disposal. Comments 6n the applicant's proposal from the Bend Fire Department state the subject property is located within the boundaries of Bend Rural Fire Protection District #2 and therefore has fire protection. Because the property is located outside the Bend city limits, police protection would be provided by the Deschutes County Sheriff. The subject property including Tax Lot 700 abuts and has access from both Tumalo Reservoir Road and Johnson Road which the record indicates are designated rural collector roads maintained by the county. I concur with the applicant that Johnson Road separates Tax Lot 100 from the nearby EFU-zoned fim to the extent they cannot effectively be combined for farm use. However, I agree with staWs conclusion that there are no existing on-site public facilities and services that would render Tax Lot 100 irrevocably committed to non-agricultural uses. (c) Parcel size and ownership patterns of the exception area and adjacent Coats PA-04-4/ZC-04-2 13 Exhlbit Page -- 13 Of Ordinance C, �- - - -,, L lands: (A) Consideration of parcel size and ownership patterns under subsection (6)(c) of this rule shall include an analysis of how the existing development pattern came about and whether findings against the Goals were made at the time of partitioning or subdivision. Past land divisions made without application of the Goals do not in themselves demonstrate irrevocable commitment of the exception area. Only if development (e.g. physical improvements such as roads and underground facilities) on the resulting parcils or other factors make unsuitable their resource use or the resource use of nearby lands can the parcels be considered to be irrevocably committed. Resource and non -resource parcels created pursuant to the applicable goals shall not be used to justify a committed exception. For example, the presence of several parcels created for nonfarm dwellings or an intensive commercial agricultural operation under the provisions of an exclusive farm use zone cannot be used to justify a committed exception for land adjoining those parcel& (B) Existing parcel sizes and contiguous ownerships shall be considered together in relation to the land's actual use. For example, several contiguous undeveloped parcels (including parcels separated only by a road or highway) under one ownership shall be considered as one farm or forest operation. The mere fact that small parcels exist does not in itself constitute irrevocable commitment. Small parcels in separate ownerships are more likely to be irrevocably committed V the parcels are developed, clustered in a large group or clustered around a road designed to serve these parcels. Small parcels in separate ownerships are not likely to be irrevocably committed if they stand along amidst larger farm or forest operations, or are buffered from such operations. FINDINGS: As discussed above, Tax lot 100 consists of approximately 25.20 acres. Surrounding parcels consist of- Tumalo State Park to the southeast, a large parcel in public 'ownership located on both sides of the Deschutes River and geographically isolated from Tax Lot 100 by Johnson Road and the Deschutes River Tax Lot 400, a private EFU-zoned parcel in farm use to the south, part of a larger, 61 -acre tract in common ownership and geographically isolated from Tax Lot 100 by Johnson Road * Tumalo Rim subdivision to the west, comprised of lots generally less than 2 acres in size as Coats PA-04-4/ZC-04-2 14 Exhibit (11 Page Of Ordinance _'Zka. IS well as common areas, and geographically isolated from Tax Lot 100 by topography. The Hearings Officer is aware this subdivision has been in existence for at least two decades. However, the Staff Report states that this subdivision was included in the county's acknowledged comprehensive plan in 1992 as a rural residential exception area through Ordinance 92-060. Tax Lot 700 to the north, a reclaimed surface mine and part of the tract that includes Tax Lot 100. e Tax Lot 705 to the east, approved by this Hearings Officer for establishment of a church. The Hearings Officer finds that with the exception of Tax Lot 705, all of the land swounding Tax Lot 100 is irrevocably committed to nonagricultural use. And as discussed above, I have found that due to the geographic isolation of Tax Lot 705 from Tax Lot 100, and the lack of productive agricultural sofls on Tax Lot 100, it would not be practicable to combine these two tax lots for fium use. (d) . Neighborhood and regional characteristics; FINDINGS: As discussed in the findings above, the neighborhood surrounding Tax Lot 100 is. characterized by a broad mixture of zoning districts and uses, including rural residences, a large public park a reclaimed surface mine, an approved church, a parcel in farm use, the Deschutes River, and two rural collector roads. Further to the east across the Deschutes River are the Tumalo unincorporated community which consists of residential, commercial, office, and school uses, additional SM -zoned land, U.S. Highway 20, and a large industrial use consisting of the Hap Taylor and Sons construction company headquarters on the highway. Further to the west on the other side of the Tumalo Rim Subdivision are larger parcels zoned EFU and engaged in farm use consisting primarily of livestock grazing and irrigated hay production. The applicant's burden of proof states, and the Hearings Officer concurs, that his proposal to rezone Tax Lots 100 and 700 to NWA -10 is consistent with the characteristics of the neighborhood and larger. Tumalo region. As discussed in the Findings of Fact above, the western part of Tax Lot 700 already is zoned MUA-10. (e) Natural or man-made features or other impediments separating the exception area from adjacent resource land. Such features or impediments include but are not limited to roads, watercourses, utility lines, easements, or rights-of-way that effectively impede practicable resource use of all or part of the exception area; FINDINGS: As discussed above, the only adjacent resource land is Tax Lot 400, the parcel to the south that is part of a larger tract engaged in farm use consisting of livestock raising. Tax Lot 400 is separated from Tax Lot 100 by Johnson Road and existing topography. The Hearings officer has found these factors make it impracticable for Tax Lot 100 or the entire subject property to be combined with Tax Lot 400 for agricultural use. (f) ]Physical development according to OAR 660-004-0025; and Coats PA -044&C-04-2 15 6hibit Pap —�L_ of OrdinAnCO :Z!LL:-2L— FINDINGS: OAR 660-004-0025 describes "physical development" as follows: (1) A local government may adopt an exception to a goal when the land subject to the exception is physically developed to the extent that it is no longer available for uses allowed by the applicable goaL (2) Whether land has been physically developed with uses not allowed by an applicable Goal, will depend on the situation at the site of the exception. The exact nature and extent of the areas found to be physically developed shall be clearly set forth in the justification for the exception. The specific aren(s) must be shown on a map or otherwise described and keyed to the appropriate findings of fact. The findings of fact shall identify the extent and location of the existing physical development on the land and can include information on structures, roads, sewer and water facilities, and utility facilities. Uses allowed by the applicable goal(s) to which an exception is being taken shall not be used to justify a physically developed exception. The applicant's burden of proof describes Tax Lot 100 and the entire subjea property as "physically developed" as a surface mine because the previous surface mining activity "has disturbed soils to the point that they are unable to produce sufficient forage to support agricultural uses — even lessforage than is produced on lands that are nonagricultural lands " The burden of proof also notes the adjacent Tumalo Rim Subdivision and Tumalo State Park are committed to nonresource use because of existing physical development. The Hearings Officer concurs. OAR does not define "physically developed." I find both the Wert, & Associates soil analysis and the Hickman inventory clearly demonstrate the subject property's historical use as a surface mine has resulted in the depletion of the property's productive soils, rending them unsuitable for agriculture. (g) Other relevant factom FINDINGS: The applicant's burden of proof identifies other relevant factors making Tax Lot 100 and the rest of the subject property irrevocably committed to nonresource use as the disturbed soil s and natural vegetation on Tax Lot 100, the lack of available irrigation water, and the fact that the only other likely use of Tax Lot 100 — a non-farin dwelling — would not result achieving the goal of Goal 3 by placing the property in farm use. For the foregoing reasons, the Hearings Officer finds Tax Lot 100 is subject to the protection of Goal 3 because it has soils that are Class VI or better. However, I find Tax Lot 100 is irrevocably committed to non -resource use because the poor condition of its soils due to previous mining and reclamation, the lack of available irrigation water, the tax lot's geographic isolation from adjacent resource land, and the commitment of other surrounding land to non -resource uses, make it impracticable to undertake farm use on this property. Consequently, I recommend that the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners (hereafter "board") approve an exception to Goal 3 for Tax Lot 100, and for Tax Lot 700 to the extent a goal exception is required for that tax lot costs PA-04-4/ZC4)4-2 16 ahlbit f, Pap Of -az-- Ordihance -U'ka�31, PL4NAAM.NDMEW R Deschutes County Comprehensive Plan Chapter 23.20, Comprehensive Planning Process A. Section 23.20.010, Goals and Policies A. Introduction The alternative ch osen for growth in Deschutes County was one which emphasized accommodating the anticipated growth of the area primarily in the urban areas, with some rural development taking place in the Rural Service Centers and in existing subdivisions. This new pattern would then provide much greater efficiency in the provision of public services and foster savings in energy, particularly in transportation. The development pattern would also protect scarce resources, while permitting compatible improvements. B. Rural Development DCC 23.20.040(B), Rural Development, serves as the basis for the rest of the plan. * * * - L Chapter 23.24, Rural Development Section 23.24.020, Goals A. To preserve and enhance the open spaces, rural character, scenic values and natural resources of the County. B. To guide the location and design of rural development so as to minimize the public costs of facilities and services, to avoid unnecessary expansion of service boundaries and to preserve and enhance the safety and viability of rural land uses. FINDINGS: The appficant requests approval of a plan amendment from Surface Mine to Rural Residential Exception Area for both Tax Lots 100 and 700. Approval of the plan amendment would allow the subject property to be developed as a small rural residential subdivision consistent with the proposed NWA -10 Zone. Because all of Tax lot 100 and a portion of Tax Lot 700 are located in the LM Zone due to their proximity to the Deschutes River, any development on such lots within the LM zone would be subject to individual site plan review to ensure the protection of the scenic values of the river. Therefore, the Hearings Officer finds the proposed plan amendment would not adversely affect open space, scenic values or natural resources of the area. Because of the 10 -acre minimum lot size in the proposed MUA-10 Zone, the approximately 45 -acre subject property could be developed with a maximum of four to five lots, depending on coats PA-04-4fZC-04-2 17 Lxhlblt Page .a � of Ordinance, - the actual acreage. Because the subject property is adjacent to the Tumalo Rim Subdivision, which has lots served by electricity, telephone, on-site sewage disposal, and fire and emergency services, and because the subject property abuts and has access from Tumalo Reservoir Road and Johnson Road — both county -maintained rural collector roads — the Hearings Officer finds redesignating the subject property to MUA-10 for ultimate rural residential development will minimize public costs fbr facilities and services and preserve the rural character of the surrounding area. For the foregoing reasons, the Hearings Officer finds the proposed plan amendment is consistent with this section. 3. Chapter 23.52, Economy a. Section 23.52.030, Policies 6. Ile County shall protect agricultural land to assure continued agricultural production and the benerks to tourism. FINDINGS: As discussed in detail in the findings above concerning the proposal's compliance with the administrative rules governing goal exceptions, incorporated by reference herein, the Hearings Officer has found the condition of the subject property warrants an exception to God 3. Specifically, I have found the previous mining and reclamation activity, combined with the lack of available irrigation water and the property's geographic isolation from the nearest EFU-zoned land, have rendered the subject property unsuitable for agriculture. The Wert & Associates soils analysis and the Hickman inventory both conclude that neither Tax Lot 100 nor 700 can be used productively or economically for livestock grazing. In addition, as also discussed above, the applicant argues, and I concur, that this policy is not applicable to Tax Lot 700 because it does not meet the definition of "agricultural land." For these reasons, I find it is not necessary for the county to protect Tax Lots 100 and 700 for agricultural use. Therefore, I find the proposed plan amendment is consistent with this policy. 4. Chapter.23.60, Transportation a. Section 23.60.010, Transportation * * * The -purpose of DCC 23.60 is to develop a transportation system that meets the needs of Deschutes County residents while abo considering regional and state needs at the same time. This plan addresses a balanced transportation system that includes automobile, bicycle, rail, transit, air, pedestrian and pipelines. It reflects existing land use plans, policies and regulations that affect the transportation system. FINDINGS: Both Tax Lots 100 and 700 abut and have access from existing pav4 county - Costs PA-04-4/ZC-04-2 is L'Xhlbit Page of 3 Ordinance maintained rural collector roads designed to handle up to 9,000 daily vehicle trips. In his February 27, 2004 comments on the applicant's proposaL Gary Judd of the road department estimated each new dwelling unit generates 9.57 trips per week day based upon predictions fi-om. the Institute of Transportation Engineers Trip Generation Manual. Therefore, if the subject property were re -zoned to MUA-10 and developed with 4 to 5 rural residences, it would generate between 40 and 50 trips per day. The record includes a copy of a traffic study dated May 11, 2004 and prepared by Ferguson & Associates for the Jehovah's Witnesses church approved for the adjacent tax lot (CU -04-1). This study demonstrates that these two rural collectorroads have significant reserve capacity. Therefore, the Hearings Officer finds they have the capacity to handle the minimal additional traffic that would be generated by MUA-10-density residential development of the subject property.. 5. Chapter 23.68, Public Facilities a. Section 23.68.020, Policies General A. Public facilities and services shall be provided at levels and in areas appropriate for such uses based upon the carrying capacity of the land, air and water, as wdl.as the important distinction that must be made between urban and rural services. In this way public services may guide development while remaining in concert with the public's needs. C. Future development shall depend on the availability of adequate local services in dose proximity to the proposed site. Higher densities may permit the construction of more adequate services than might otherwise be true. Cluster and planned development shall be encouraged. 2. Utilities b. New development shall not be located so as to overload existing or planned facilities, and developers or purchasers should be made aware of potentially inadequate power facilities in rural areas. FINDINGS: As discussed above, public facilities and services currently exist in the area surrounding the subject property, including electricity, telephone, on-site sewage disposal, and fire- and police protection. The record indicates the adjacent Tumalo Rim Subdivision is served by a community water system. The applicant's burden of proof states, and the Hearings Officer Coats PA-044fZC-04-2 19 L'Albit A - Page ff: - - Ordinanco finds it reasonably to assume, that future rural residential lots on the subject property can be served by individual wells. In addition, as discussed above, both tax lots abut and have access from county -maintained rural collector roads designed to handle large amounts of traffic. For the reasons, I find the applicant's proposal is consistentwith these policies. 6. Chapter 23.88, Agricultural Lands 2. Section 23.88.030, Zoning Policies 1. All lands meeting the definition of agricultural lands shall be zoned Exclusive Farm Use, unless an exception to Statewide Goal 3 is obtained so that the zoning may be Multiple Use Agriculture or Rural Residential. 3. Zones and minimum parcel sizes shall be established to assure the preservation of the existing commercial agricultural enterprise of the area. 3. In recognition that irrigated acres per farm units is the key variable identifying commercial agricultural enterprises in the County, the County shall use the median number of irrigated acres per farm unit in the area or subzone as its principal standard for defining what size of tract constitutes a far parceL As an alternative to median irrigated acres as a standard, an assessed farm value equal to that of the median irrigated acres shall be used as a standard for establishing farm parcel size. The formula for the assessed farm value determination shall be as follows: the median number of irrigated acres per farm unit for the area or subzone x per acre far use value of best irrigated land in subzone = dollar threshold for assessed land value alternative. 20. Farm and nonfarm uses in rural areas shall be consistent with the conservation of soil and water. FINDDiGS: As discussed above, the applicant argues, and the Hearings Officer has found, that Tax Lot 700 is not "agricultural land" as that term is defined in Goal 3, and therefore does not require an exception to Goal 3 for the proposed plan amendment to Rural Residential Exception Area. However, because Tax Lot 100 does meet the definition of agricultural land, the applicant has requested, and.I have recommended approval ot an exception to Goal 3 for that tax lot. coats PA-044/ZC-04-2 20 1AIhIbIt page of Ordinanc(-,� Tbe subject property does not have any irrigation water rights and does not meet the minimum lot size of 23 irrigated acres for farm parcels in the EFU-TRB Subzone under Section 18.16.065(D), or the 80 -acre noninigated minimum lot size in the EFU Zone under Section 18.16.055. As a result, the Hearings Officer finds approval of the proposed plan amendment and subsequent rezoning of the subject property to MUA-10 wiU not be contrary to Policy 3. Additionally, the subject property is a reclaimed nine site and not an existing commercial agricultural enterprise. With respect to Policy 8, because the subject property does not have irrigation water rights, and there is nothing in the record to suggest such water rights are available to the property, the Hearings Officer finds the property is not suitable for commercial farm use. Moreover, because the subject property is not currently zoned EFU, it does not have an assessed farm value, and therefore I concur with staTs conclusion that the assessed farm value test is not applicable. Finally, Policy 20 requires farm and nonfarm uses in rural areas to be consistent with the conservation of soil and water. Because the soils on the subject property have been significantly disturbed and the property does not have irrigation water rights, the Hearings Officer finds the proposed plan amendment is not inconsistent with this policy. I concur with the applicant that given the poor quality of the soils on the subject property, application of irrigation water to the property would be an unwise use of water and could result in the "dewatering" of other lands suitable for agriculture. For the foregoing reasons, the Hearings Officer finds the proposed plan amendment is consistent with the applicable agricultural lands policies. 7. Chapter 23.96, Open Space, Areas of Special Concern, and Environmental . Quality a, Section 23.%.030, Policies 10. As part of subdivision or other development review,, the County shall consider the impact of the proposal on the air, water, scenic and natural resources of the County. Specific criteria for such review should be developed. Compatibility of the development with those resources shall be required as deemed appropriate at the time given the importance of those resources to the County while considering the pubfic need for the proposed development FINDINGS: The Staff Report states, and the Hearings Officer concurs, that this plan policy does not apply to the applicant's proposed plan amendment because the applicant is not seeking subdivision approval at this time. For the foregoing reasons, the Hearings Officer finds the applicant's proposed plan amendment Coats PA4)4-4fZC-04-2 21 Lxhlblt page Of -3z-,- Ordinanco is consistent with all applicable plan policies, and therefore recommends that the board approve C. Oregon Administrative Rules OAR 660, Division 12, Transportation Planning Role SL OAR 660-012-060, Plan and Land Use Regulation Amendments. (1) Amendments to functional plan, acknowledged comprehensive plans, and land use regulations which significantly affect a transportation facility shall assure that allowed land uses are consistent with the identified function, capacity, and levej of service of the facility. This shall be accomplished by either. (a) Limiting allowed land uses to be consistent with the planned function, capacity and level of service of the. transportation facility; (b) Amending the TSP to provide transportation facilities adequate to support the proposed land uses consistent with the requirements of this division; or (c) Altering land use designations, densities, or design requirements to reduce demand for automobile travel and meet travel needs through other modes. (2) A plan or land use regulation amendment significantly affects a transportation facility if it: (a) Changes the functional classification of an existing or planned transportation facility; (b) Changes standards implementing a functional classification system; (c) Allows types or levels of land uses which would result in levels of travel or access which are inconsistent with the functional classification of a transportation facility; or (d) Would reduce the level of service of the facility below the minimum acceptable level identified in the TSP. FINDINGS: The Hearings Officer finds this rule is applicable to the applicant's proposal because it involves an amendment to an acknowledged plan. The record indicates surface mining activities have ceased on the site� and therefore traffic generated by such activities also has Coats PA-044)ZC-04-2 22 Exhibit Page Of Ordinance ZkLS -a ceased. The applicant is not proposing any particular development of the subject property at this time. Therefore, I find the proposed plan amendment, in and of itself, will not significantly affect a transportation facility. However, as discussed above, the applicant has indicated his intention to develop the property with a small rural residential subdivision including 4 or 5.1 ots. As also discussed in the findings above, I have found the minimal additional traffic that would be generated by 4 or 5 new residential lots will not exceed the capacity of the two affected streets — Tumalo Reservoir Road and Johnson Road — since they both are designated rural collector roads maintained by the county and designed to handle significant amounts of traffic. For these reasons, I find the applicant's proposal is consistent with the Transportation Planning Rule.. 2. OAR 660, Division 15, Statewideflanning Goals and Guidelines FINDINGS: The Hearings Officer makes the following findings concerning the proposal's compliance with the applicable statewide planning goals. Goal 1, Citizen Involvement The Planning Division provided notice of the proposed exception to Goal 3, plan amendment and zone change to the public through individual notice to affected property owners, posting of the subject property with a notice of proposed land use action sign, and publication of notice of the public hearing in the "Bend Bulletin" newspaper. In addition, at least two public hearings will be held on the proposed plan amendment — one before the Hearings Officer and one before the board. Goal 2, Land Use Planning. Goals, policies and processes related to surface mining applications are included in the comprehensive plan, Title 18 of the Deschutes County Code, and OAR 660, Division 23. The application of these provisions to the applicant's proposal is addressed throughout this decision. Goal 3, Agricultural Lands. The proposal's compliance with the provisions of the Oregon Administrative Rules governing exceptions to Goal 3 is addressed in detail in the findings above. The Hearings Officer has found that Tax Lot 700 is not subject to Goal 3, and that in any event, an exception to Goal 3 is justified for both Tax Lots 100 and 700. Goal 4, Forest Lands. The Hearings Officer finds this goal does not apply to the applicant's proposal because the subject property does not include any lands zoned or used for forest uses. Goal 5, Open Spaces, Scenic and Mstoric Areas and Natural Resources. The applicant's proposal would remove the subject property from the county's Goal 5 Inventory of Significant Mneral and Aggregate Resources. However, for the reasons set forth in detail in the findings above, the Hearings Officer has found a significant mineral and aggregate resource no longer exists on the subject property. Goal 6, Air, Water and Land Resources Quality. The record indicates all surface mining and reclamation activities on the subject property have ceased. As a result, any impacts from such activities on air and water quality also have ceased. The Hearings Officer finds rezoning the subject property from SM to MUA-10 will not impact the quality of the air, water, and land resources. Coats PA -04-42C-04-2 23 L-Albit pap _1�3- of 3 2 - Ordinance �ZccS -:L Goal 7, Areas Subject to Natural Disasters and Hazards. The Hearings Officer finds this goal is not applicable to the applicant's proposal because the subject property is not located in a known natural disaster or hazard area. Goal 8, Recreational Needs. The Hearings Officer finds the applicant's proposal will not have an effect on recreational needs. Goal 9, Economy of the State. The Hearings Officer finds this goal is intended to assure adequate opportunities throughout the state for a variety of economic activities. Because the mineral and aggregate resources on the subject property have been depleted, there is no longer a significant resource on the site to be mined. Therefore, the applicant's proposal will not adversely impact economic activities. Goal 10, Housing. Because the applicant is not proposing a residential development at this time, and because the subject property has not been zoned for residential development, the Hearings Officer finds this goal is not applicable to the applicant's proposal. Goal 11, Public Facilities and Services. The Hearings Officer finds the applicant's proposecl plan amendment and zone change will have no effect on the provision of public facilities and services to the subject site. Goal 12, Transportation. As discussed in the findings above, the Hearings Officer has found the applicant's proposal satisfies the Transportation Planning Rule which implements this goal. Goal 13, Energy Conservation. The Hearings Officer finds that because surface mining and reclamation activities have ceased on the subject property and the applicant does not propose any particular use of the reclaimed land at this time, the applicant's proposal will not have any effect on energy use or conservation. Goal 14, Urbanization. The Hearings Officer finds this goal is not applicable to the applicant's proposal because it does not affect property within an urban growth boundary and does not promote the urbanization of rural land. Goals 15 through 19. The Hearings Officer finds these goals, which address river, ocean, and estuarine resources, are not applicable to the applicant"s proposal because the subject property is not located in or adjacent to any such areas or resources. ZONE CMINGE C. Title 18 of the Deschutes County Code, the Deschutes County Zoning Ordinance 1. Chapter 18.136, Amendments a. Section 18.136.010, Amendments DCC Title 18 may be amended as set forth in DCC M136. The Coats PA -04-4&C-04-2 24 Pap Z# of -IL- Ordinante -2,C� procedures for text or legislative map changes shall be as set forth in DCC 22.12. A request by a property owner for a quasi-judicial map amendment shall be accomplished by filing an application on forms provided by the Planning Department and shaU be subject to applicable procedures of DCC Title 22. FINDINGS: The record indicates the applicant submitted an application for the proposed quasi- judicial zone change on a county application form, accompanied by the required application fee. b. Section 18.136.020, Rezonhig Standards The applicant for a quasi-judicial rezoning must establish that the public interest is best served by rezoning the property. Factors to be demonstrated by the applicant an. A. That the change conforms with the Comprehensive Plan, and the change is consistent with the Plan's introductory statement and goals. FINDINGS: As discussed in the findings above, the subject property currently is designated Surface Mining on the county's comprehensive plam map. The applicant has requested, and the Hearings Officer has recommended approval oC a plan amendment for the subject property from Surface Nfining to Rural Residential Exception Area. The proposed rezoning from SM to MUA- 10 would be consistent with this plan designation. I further find the plans goals and policies do not constitute mandatory approval criteria for the proposed zone change, but rather are implemented through the zoning ordinance. Therefore, if the proposed zone change is consistent with the applicable provisions of the zoning ordinance it also will be consistent with the plan. As discussed in the findings below, I have found the proposed zone change from SM to MUA-10 satisfies all applicable approval criteria. B. That the change in classification for the subject property is consistent with the purpose and intent of the proposed zone classification. FINDING: The applicant is requesting approval of a zone change from SM to MUA-10. Section 18.32.010 sets forth the purpose of the MUA-10 Zone as follows: The purposes of the Multiple Use Agricultural Zone are to preserve the rural character of various areas of the County while permitting development consistent with that character and with the capacity or the natural resources of the area; to preserve and maintain agricultural lands not suited to full-time commercial farming for diversified or part-time agricultural uses; to conserve forest lands for forest uses; to conserve open spaces and protect natural and scenic resources; to maintain and improve the quality of the air, water and land resources of the County; to establish standards and procedures for the use of those lands designated unsuitable for intense development by the Comprehensive Plan, and to provide for an orderly Coats PA4)4-4/ZC-04-2 25 Lxhlblt E. . pagg 2��5— of Ordinance 2-6 and cfficient transition from rural to urban land use, The Hearings Officer finds the proposed zone change is consistent with the purpose of the MUA- 10 Zone because, as discussed in the findings below, incorporated by reference herein, the mineral and aggregate resources have been completely mined and the subject property has been reclaimed. In addition, as discussed in the Findings of Fact above, the western portion of Tax Lot 700 already is zoned MUA-.10. And although this application does not include a specific development proposal, the applicant has indicated his intent to develop the property with a small rural residential subdivision at the density permitted in the MUA-10 Zone. As discussed in the findings above, I have found such development will be consistent with the character of the surTounding area and can be served by adequate public facilities and services. Therefore, I find the applicant has demonstrated the proposed zone change satisfies this approval criterion. C. That changing, the zoning will presently serve the p ublic health, safety and welfare considering the following factors: 1. The availability and cfficiency of providing necessary public services and facilities. FINDINGS: As discussed in the findings above, incorporated by reference herein, the Hearings Officer has found that necessary public services and facilities exist in the surrounding area and are available to the subject property. 2. The impacts on surrounding land use will be consistent with the specific goals and policies contained within the Comprehensive Plam FINDING: As discussed in the findings above, incorporated by reference herein, the Hearings Officer has found the proposed plan amendment from SM to Rural Residential Exception Area will be consistent with the character of and uses on surrounding land which consist of a rural residential subdivision, a state park a farm, and an approved church. For this reason, I find rezoning the subject property to MUA-10 will not adversely impact surrounding property. I have found that rural residential development will have significantly less impact on surrounding property than did the previous surface mining and reclamation activities on the subject property. D. That there has been a change in circumstances since the property was last zoned, or a mistake was made in the zoning of the property in question. FINDINGS: The Hearings Officer finds the subject property's original SM zoning was not a mistake. The applicant argues the proposed zone change from SM to MUA-10 for the subject property is justified by a change in circumstances consisting of the completion of mining and reclamation of the property. As discussed in detail in the findings below, incorporated by reference herein, I have found the applicant has demonstrated SM Sites 305 and 306 have been completely mined and reclaimed and that there no longer exists a significant mineral and aggregate resource on the subject property. In addition, as discussed in detail in the findings Coats PA-04-4)ZC-04-2 26 24- -- Of P Ordiniifto above, this mining and reclamation activity has rendered the subject property unsuitable for agricultural use due to the depletion and disturbance of productive soils. For these reasons, I find the applicant has demonstrated the proposed zone change is justified by a change of circumstance. For the foregoing reasons, the Hearings Officer finds the applicant has met his burden of proving the proposed zone change from SM to MUA-10 satisfies all applicable approval criteria. 2. Chapter 18.52, Surface Mining Zone (SM) a. Section 18.52.200, Termination of the Surface Mining Zoning and Surrounding Surface Mining Impact Area Combining Zone A. When a surface mining site has been fully or partially mined, and the operator demonstrates that a significant nsource no longer exists on the site, and that the site has been reclaimed in accordance with the reclamation plan approved by DOGAAG or the reclamation provisions of this title, the property shall be rezoned to the subsequent use zone identified in the surface mining element of the Comprehensive Plan. B. Concurrent with such rezoning, any surface mining impact area combining zone which surrounds the rezoned surface mining site shall be removed. Rezoning shall be subject to chapter 18.136 and all other applicable sections of this tide, the Comprebensiv e Plan and Deschutes County Code Tide 22, the Uniform Development Procedures Ordinance. FINDINGS: The subject property consists of SM sites 305 and 306 listed on the county's Goal 5 Inventory of Significant Mineral and Aggregate Resources. The inventory indicates that at the time Site 305 was included, it had 150,000 cubic yards of sand and gravel meeting the standards established by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). The inventory includes Site 306 but does not specify the quantity or quality of the mineral and aggregate resource on that site. However, the record indicates that the two sites were treated as a single surface mining site in documents relating to mining permits, annual reports, inspections, and mining operations, as well as the county's Goal 5 "ESEE" (Economic, Social, Environmental and Energy) analysis for the subject property. Therefore, the Hearings Officer finds it is reasonable to assume the resource quantity and quality listed for Site 305 also encompasses Site 306. The ESEE analysis did not identify a subsequent zone for Sites 305 and 306. Subsection (A) requires the applicant to demonstrate the following in order for the property to be rezoned: that the she has been fully or partially mined; 2. that a significant resource no longer exists on the site; and Coats PA-04-4/ZC-04-2 27 Exhibit Page -Zl-- crf Ordinance -2c 3. that the site has been reclaimed in accordance with the DOGAM-approved reclamation plan. Each of these requirements is addressed separately in the findings below. 1. Site Has Been Fully or Partially Mined The applicant placed in the record a copy of an application for a Surfitce Mining Permit with Limited Exemptions submitted by Robert L. Coats on December 12, 1974. The applicant's burden of proof summarizes the application as follows: "Page 2 of the application states that the proposed mining operation would affect approximately 14 acres of the site. Yhe maximum depth of the mine would be 20 feet. Approximately 1-10jeet of that depth would be overburden Based on those almensions, the total quantity of mineral resources availablefor mining mnounted to approximately 339, 000 cubicyard& A Itached hereto as Fxhibit T -and made a part of this Application are copies of DOGAW Annual Report and Renewal Applicadonsfor the years 1975-1996 Each renewal lists the volume of resources mined during the previous year. Yhe total volume listed in these reports iunoui& to approximately 345,600 cubic yands. The amount described in this application is more than double the quantity of 150,000 cubic yards identified in the county's inventory. The Hearings Officer is aware that the resource quantities listed in the county's mineral and aggregate inventory often were based on rough estimates provided by the site owner or other general sources. Therefore, I find the information included in the applicant's DOGANff annual reports represents the most accurate information concerning the quantity of mineral and aggregate resource on the site. The summary in the burden of proof indicates 345,600 cubic yards of material were extracted from Sites 305 and 306 between 1975 and 1996 when the site was closed. I have reviewed the DOGANH documents included in the record and concur with the applicant's summary that, at the very least, over 339,000 cubic yards of material was extracted. Therefore, I find the applicant has demonstrated Sites 305 and 306 have been fully mined. 2. A Significant Resource No Longer Exists on the Site In addition to the evidence concerning the extracted resource described in the findings above, the applicant submitted into the record as Exhibit C to the burden of proof a memorandum from the applicant's surveyor describing a memorandum dated Nlarch 17, 1980 and written by Paul F. Lawson, as follows: '3&. Lawson was a State of Oregon employee. He visned the site at the request of R. L Coats to reviewproposalsfor rechinatiom Yhe memo states inpart. At dw ftme, there is practically no part of the surface which has not been affected by surface mining actmhes, and there are perhaps two or three small areas in which there remains usable rock He wishes to mine out these areas, which almost certainly total no more than five acres total, and perhaps lem . .' The Annual Coats PA-04-4/ZC-04-2 28 Pdp Of Ordinafto Report and Renewal Application for 1980 states that approximately 3, 000 cubic yards were mined in that year. However, the Annual Report and Renewal Application dated 517181 contains a remark by RL Coals that slates.- 7 thought (the) Pit was exhausled Of rock but test drilling indicates between 400, 000 to 500, 000 cu. yds. of rock yet " Duping that year, approximately 92, 000 cubic yards of rock were mined Each year from 1982 to 1993 various amounts of rock from 6, 000 to 10, 000: cubic yards were mined In 1994, approximately 100, 000 cubic yards were mined At that time, the resource was apparently completely extracted Subsequent operations were confined to reclamation activihea Based on an examination and analysis of the above referenced record% it appears that while some of the estimates of resource material available may have been inaccurate or unduly optirnistic, every effort was made to find mad identify and mine all of the available resources on the site." The Staff Report correctly notes that the term "significant resource is not defined in Title IS or the comprehensive plan. However, in a previous decision approving a post -acknowledgment plan amendment CTAPA") and zone change from SM to Forest for a reclaimed surface mine (Stou,, pA-gs-12/ZC-98-6), this Hearings Officer made the following findings: "Subsection OAR 660-023-0180(3)(a) establishes standards for deferinining whether a site is 'significanit I Subsection (3) (a) provides in perlinentpart- (3) An aggregate resource shall be considered significant of adequate information regarding the quantity, quality, and location of the resource demonstrates that the site meets any one of the criteria in subsections (a) through (c) of this section, (a) A representative set of samples of aggregate material in the deposit on the site meets Oregon DepariMent of Transportation (OD07) specifications for base rock for air degradation, abrasiop; and sodium suffiate soundness, and the estimated amount of material is more than 2, 000, 000 tons in the Willamette Valley, or 100, 000 tons outside the Frillamette Malky; (b) The material meets local government standards establishing a lower threshold for significance, than subsection (a) of this section; or (c) 77je aggregate site is on an inventory of significant aggregate sites in an acknowledged plan on Ike applicable date of this rule " Coats PA -04-4/Z004-2 29 L-Albit lidg@ -Z-j- , Of Ordihanto The Hearings Officer found that the applicant only needs to meet one of the three options for the site to be considered significant. As discussed in the findings above, Sites 305 and 306 are included in the county's inventory of significant mineral and aggregate sites. In addition, the county's inventory states the resource on Site 305 met ODOT's specifications. Ilus, one or both sites satisfy at least one of these. criteria for "significance." In the Slott decision I held that applying criteria (c) to preclude moving a reclaimed surface mining site from the county's inventory: ". . . would create a 'Catch-22'where, as here, the applicant is seeking to remove a site from the inventory as no longer ls�gnificant. ' Consequently, I find the s4nificant' stwidard in paragrcph (c) should not be applied to PAPAs requesting removal of a sitefrom an acknowledged inventory." The Hearings Officer adheres to that finding here, and finds the appHcant's proposed plan amendment and zone change constitute a "PAPA7 which would amend a plan provision concerning a Goal 5 resource list, and therefore is subject to the provisions of OAR 660, Division 23 to the extent they reasonably can be applied to a decision to remove a site from.the adopted inventory. Based on the inclusion of Sites 305 and 306 on the county's inventory of significant mineral and aggregate resources, the notation on the inventory that the resource on Site 305 that the resource met ODOT's specifications, and the evidence described above the resource described in the inventory properly was attributed to both Sites 305 and 306, 1 find the resource on the subject property was "significant" for purpose of this analysis. As discussed above, the evidence submitted by the applicant indicates that approximately 345,600 cubic yards of material was actually excavated from the subject property. In addition, the Wert & Associates soils analysis indicates the soils on the subject property consist predominantly of previously mined, disturbed soils. Based on this evidence, the Hearings Officer finds a significant mineral and aggregate resource no Ionger exists on the subject property. . 3. Site Reclamation The record includes a March 4, 2004 memorandum from Gary Lynch, DOGAM[ Assistant Director, closing the DOGAMI file as a result of completion of the required revegetation. The record also includes a memorandum dated March 4, 2004, from Ben Mundie, DOGAAff reclamationist, stating mi pertinent part that: "[A]// reclamation requirements have been meet fs7c] 7he file should be closed and the Performance Bond released." The applicant also submitted a November 3, 2003 letter from Mr. Mundie stating: "Reclamation of the Lower Pit has been accomplished in accorJance with dw operating and reclamation plan onfile with DOGAW - Based on this evidence, as well as the Wert & Associates soil analysis, the Hearings Officer finds the applicant has demonstrated the subject property has been reclaimed in accordance with coats PA-044/ZC-04-2 30 Ljxhibit Page ZL- . of Ordinance '27-61�-. DOGAMI's requirements. With respect to Paragraph (B) of this section, the Hearings Officer finds that if the board follows my recommendation that the subject property be rezoned from SM to MUA-10, the surrounding SMIA Zone also will be removed. IV. CONCLUSIONARY FTNDINGS: The applicant has requested approval of an exception to Goal 3, a plan amendment from Surface Mining to Rural Residential Exception Area, and a zone change from SM to MUA-10, for a mined and reclaimed surface mine consisting of Tax Lot 100 on Assessor's Map 17-12-06C and that portion of Tax Lot 700 on Assessor's Map 17-12-06B zoned SM. The Hearings Officer has found that no exception to Goal 3 is required for Tax Lot 700 because it does not consist of agricultural land subject to protection under Goal 3. 1 also have found that in any event the applicant has demonstrated an exception to Goal 3 is warranted for both Tax Lot 700 and the portion of Tax Lot 100 zoned SM because the subject property has been irrevocably committed to non -resource use since previous mining and reclamation activity has rendered the soils on the subject property so unproductive that the property no longer can be considered agricultural land. I have found the applicant has met his burden of proving the proposed plan amendment from Surface Mining to Rural Residential Exception Area and zone change from SM to MUA-10 are justified because: 1. there no longer is a significant mineral and aggregate resource on the subject property; 2. the property is not suitable for agriculture. by itself or in combination with nearby EFU-zoned property; and 3. the proposed Rural Residential Exception Area plan designation and MUA-10 zoning for the subject property are consistent with the character of the surrounding area. V. DECISION: Based on the foregoing Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, the Hearings Officer hereby RECOMAaNDS THAT THE DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISIONERS AYPROVE the proposed exception to Goal 3, plan amendment from Surface Mining to Rural Residential Exception Area, and zone change from Surface Mining to Multiple Use Agricultural for Tax Lot 100 on Deschutes County Assessoes Map 17-12-06C and that portion of Tax Lot 700 on Deschutes County Assessor's Map 17-12-06B zoned Surface Mining (SM), SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITION OF APrROVAIL- Prior to the hearing before the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners to consider approval of the proposed . goal exception, plan amendment and zone chanIM the applicant/owner shall submit to the Planning Division a metes and bounds description o& and surveyed acreage calculation for, the property subject to the plan amendment and zone change. coats PA-04-4/ZC-04-2 31 Pap -aL- . of Ordinanco Dated this 34 day of May, 2005. Mailed Us Jfiffdav of May, 2005. Karen R Green, Hearings Officer coats PA-04-4/ZC-04-2 32 Pap Z! -Z=-- of OrdinAhce ZaLL- �--,