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2011-2849-Minutes for Meeting May 31,2011 Recorded 6/17/2011DESCHUTES COUNTY OFFICIAL NANCY BLANKENSHIP, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' JOURNAL 11111111111111111111111111111 2011-2840 RECORDS CJ 2011-280 CLERK In 7 06/17/201108:10:34 AM Do not remove this page from original document. Deschutes County Clerk Certificate Page Deschutes County Board of Commissioners 1300 NW Wall St., Bend, OR 97701-1960 (541) 388-6570 - Fax (541) 385-3202 - www.deschutes.org MINUTES OF PUBLIC HEARING DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS TUESDAY, MAY 319 2011 Barnes/Sawyer Rooms, 1300 NW Wall St., Bend, OR This hearing was held to continue accepting public testimony on the Deschutes County Comprehensive Plan update, as proposed by the Planning Commission. Present were Commissioners Tammy Baney, Alan Unger and Anthony DeBone. Also present were Tom Anderson, Nick Lelack and George Read, Community Development; Laurie Craghead, County Counsel; Joe Studer, County Forester; and three other citizens. No representatives of the media were in attendance. Chair Baney opened the meeting at 6:15 p.m. Before the Board was a Public Hearing on the Comprehensive Plan Update. Nick Lelack pointed out some changes in Section 3.5, Natural Hazards Policies. Joe Stutler said there are seven community wildfire protection plans now in place, and these would be included from the standpoint of educating the public, obtaining grant funds and including other agencies. Commissioner DeBone asked if there are other areas that are not covered. Mr. Stutler said all areas are now covered except a few that are in the works. Laurie Craghead stated that the policy is to adopt them as they come on board, and they would be incorporated in the Comprehensive Plan by the Board. It could be a simple amendment adopting the revisions, which are included by reference. Minutes of Board of Commissioners' Public Hearing - Comprehensive Plan Tuesday, May 31, 2010 Page 1 of 6 Pages Mr. Studer indicated that Policy # 3.5.11(g) is far-reaching. He knows that firewise standards work. It is hard to retrofit areas that are not firewise. Developments need to have this in place from the beginning. Commissioner Unger asked about the phrase, "in perpetuity". Mr. Studer stated that they would work with developers as the area is built out, and there would need to be annual maintenance to keep a firewise community certification. Education needs to continue forever. Every year neighborhoods and subdivisions will have to recertify. Someone from the Oregon Department of Forestry will be involved to make sure the intent is honored. If this is not done, things slip away and the certification can be lost. They would also be subject to Code enforcement action, at which time the goal would be to bring them back into compliance. Mr. Studer observed that if this is done correctly, people will want to be a part of a firewise community. Commissioner DeBone asked if "firewise" is a brand name. Mr. Stutler said that the U.S. Forest Service started this program years ago, initially with the intent to try to get ahead of the problem of having to retrofit neighborhoods. Firewise standards were developed and initially used in new neighborhoods and destination resorts. It was so successful that the Forest Service handed the program over to an agency just handling this. Commissioner DeBone asked how someone would know what firewise standards are. Mr. Studer said it can be found under www.firewise.org. Commissioner DeBone wants to make sure it is well defined so it will not be a burden on developers or property owners. Mr. Stutler explained that most of it is common sense. Ms. Craghead stated that the standards have to be properly referenced by the version being required. Chapter 3, page 19 explains what a firewise community is. Mr. Lelack said that Code will be updated to the latest version. Mr. Lelack then referenced some changes regarding open space. Laurie Craghead stated that Policy 4.4.4 has been changed, because this applies to Sunriver and there might be platted areas that could still be developed. Policy 4.7.2 has to do with designated open space in the Black Butte Resort area, which does much the same thing. Minutes of Board of Commissioners' Public Hearing - Comprehensive Plan Tuesday, May 31, 2010 Page 2 of 6 Pages Chair Baney said that she has heard some developers want to use designated open space or common areas to develop and then move the required area to another part of the development. Ms. Craghead stated that they may be able to do so now, but the language changes would make it more difficult in the future. She added that with these resorts, by adding in the language there would be fewer restrictions on open space. Mr. Lelack said this applies only to unincorporated community resorts, such as Seventh Mountain, Widgi Creek, Black Butte Ranch and Sunriver, not other areas, resorts or cluster developments. Ms. Craghead said the Board needs to decide whether to let them move their open space around. Commissioner Unger said that destination resorts are different from unincorporated community resorts. He asked where this is regulated now in State law. Ms. Craghead said there are Administrative Rules that cover unincorporated communities. Mr. Lelack said that about ten days ago an update was sent to the various groups who are interested in the Code, and there were some questions raised. The Board can keep the record open, close the record or leave it open for just written testimony. There is a work session planned for the end of the month to review the proposed changes. Dorlee Kingen talked about allowing co-housing, which she thinks would benefit the County. This would be alternative living arrangements that encourage sharing and co-living, be it seniors or others with common interests. This provides a sense of community and security. She is a nurse practitioner and feels that quality of life needs to be addressed for certain groups of people, and community living should be a real option as the population ages. This helps to keep people from being lonely and isolated, which results in a lot of costs. There needs to be more flexibility and options in this regard. This is becoming very popular nationally and internationally, although most is urban or semi-urban. She explained that this is an option where land is not that productive. Also, as people age or can't afford to keep property up, it becomes blighted. People would have ownership of the footprint of their housing and small yard, and own the rest in common. Minutes of Board of Commissioners' Public Hearing - Comprehensive Plan Tuesday, May 31, 2010 Page 3 of 6 Pages Most homes would be stand-alone, duplexes or triplexes. Four to six units would be best in a rural environment. The rest of the land could be used for a community garden, farm animals or other rural activities. There would not be a need for community rooms on a small scale like this. She would like to see Deschutes County be a prototype for this kind of development. The need is there and is growing. Sweden and Switzerland are two of the happiest environments in the world, and mostly this is due to community involvement. Commissioner Unger said he likes the concept and the idea, but is not sure how to put it in place in light of State law. Ms. Kingen said it is a consideration for the Comprehensive Plan. Chair Baney stated that it is not a current, allowable use per State law, even if it does make sense. Mr. Lelack stated this is in the Comprehensive Plan as an option. An exception process is a possibility, although difficult. Chair Baney said that the Association of Counties may want to look at this on a statewide basis. Commissioner Unger likes the concept and would like to promote it. It creates a lot of possibilities, but should be focused on a vision, neighbors helping neighbors, and an evaluation of how much impact this would have on an area needs to be done. It needs to be specific to be promoted. Chair Baney indicated that it would help to have more information and make this a topic of discussion in the future. At this point it would require a legislative fix. Mr. Lelack said the big picture is the Comprehensive Plan, and in the coming years they will have to address specific issues. Commissioner Unger stated that a couple houses per acre would be the model. He asked if there are rural subdivisions where this might be possible. Ms. Kingen said that co-housing is for people who choose to live this way. The footprint would be with common land around it. Rural subdivisions typically have separate ownerships and the owners don't have the same goals and needs, and do not necessarily interact or help each other. Ms. Kingen stated that there is a development on Daggett Lane in Bend that is similar to this, but she envisions this in a rural setting. Minutes of Board of Commissioners' Public Hearing - Comprehensive Plan Tuesday, May 31, 2010 Page 4 of 6 Pages Commissioner Unger asked if there is a way to create some kind of community living so it can be done in the next few years, perhaps a house with a couple of apartments or something similar. Tom Anderson said there is an alternative that exists now, which is a group home. Seniors live together as roommates in a large home. They can only have one kitchen under current law. This type of arrangement can be anywhere in the County. They can't have separate dwellings, but can have separate accessory buildings, and this can be only up to five unrelated people. There is one in Sundance Ranch and it is perfectly legal. There is a certain level of services that have to be provided. Ms. Craghead stated that there is no limitations on a foster care home where they need special services. Again, however, they have to need special care and there can only be one dwelling. Otherwise it is considered urbanization in a rural area. Chair Bane pictured a few homes around a centralized area with the rest left open for community uses. Commissioner Unger stated that a similar challenge for childcare is that it has to be done inside a home, and not in any additional building that could be set up for that purpose. If extended hours are offered, then the family comes home and there are challenges. He is thinking about daycare facilities that might fit this model. He asked if this is a Comprehensive Plan issue. Mr. Anderson stated that in EFU there are severe restrictions for this kind of operation outside a residence. If a childcare facility is set up outside the home, it is challenging to allow it. Changes would be needed at the State level. Ms. Craghead said there is recent case law that says you cannot do separate construction specifically for a home occupation. Mr. Anderson stated that he will draft a paper on what is allowed now and what changes might be a possibility, and whether there is any local control of the situation. Ms. Craghead said this has not been discussed as part of the Comprehensive Plan update. The Board can discuss this more in the future, however, as a separate issue. Minutes of Board of Commissioners' Public Hearing - Comprehensive Plan Tuesday, May 31, 2010 Page 5 of 6 Pages Tia Lewis proposed the language in 4.4.4 for Sunriver and then for the other resort communities. This only applies to resort communities and no other developments. A change would still require an application process. If someone owns all the property, this gives them flexibility to make some changes within State law. No further testimony from the public was offered. Mr. Lelack stated that oral testimony could be closed at this time, but the written record left open. Commissioner Unger asked if there are new things that people don't know about. Mr. Lelack said that all of the recent changes have been posted on the website for over two weeks and input has been solicited. The Planning Commission reviewed the proposed changes last week, and was supportive. Ms. Craghead said it is a legislative process so people can still speak to the Commissioners, but it just won't be part of the record. Chair Baney would like a final, no strike-through version. Mr. Lelack said a clean version will be provided a week prior to the Board's deliberations. Commissioner Unger suggested closing the public hearing to both oral and written comments. Commissioner DeBone agreed. Chair Baney closed the hearing and the record at this time. The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m. DATED this U ~ Day of 2011 for the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners. ATTEST: &MA~6414,_ Recording Secretary Tammy Baney, Chair Anthony DeBone, Vice Chair bval' (kv~~ - Alan Unger, Commissioner Minutes of Board of Commissioners' Public Hearing - Comprehensive Plan Tuesday, May 31, 2010 Page 6 of 6 Pages 0-VES C" 2~ BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS' MEETING o- ~ REQUEST TO SPEAK Agenda Item of Interest: Comprehensive Plan Update Date: S i l Name Address Phone #s 6V 3 /Z E-mail address 0 In Favor ❑ Neutral/Undecided M Opposed Submitting written documents as part of testimony? © Yes No If so, please give a copy to the Recording Secretary for the record. Gov-res c0` a Z~ BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS' MEETING REQUEST TO SPEAK Agenda Item of Interest: Comprehensive Plan Update Name Address Date: S _'31 Phone #s E-mail address 4 I tjs lc. ~ Sew wG~ e . ce n-L F] In Favor ❑ Neutral/Undecided F-1 Opposed Submitting written documents as part of testimony? F~ Yes FX~ No If so, please give a copy to the Recording Secretary for the record. ES co Community Development Department Planning Division Building Safety Division Environmental Soils Division 117 NW Lafayette Avenue Bend Oregon 97701-1925 (541)388-6575 FAX(541)385-1764 http://www.co.deschutes.or.us/cdd/ MEMORANDUM TO: Deschutes Board of County Commissioners FROM: Terri Hansen Payne, Senior Planner MEMO DATE: May 24, 2011 MEETING DATE: May 31, 2011 6 p.m. SUBJECT: Continued Hearing: Comprehensive Plan Update BACKGROUND Deschutes County is revising its Comprehensive Plan (Plan), the document which guides land use in the unincorporated areas of the County over a 20-year timeframe. The Planning Commission held four public hearings and voted to recommend that the Board of County Commissioners (Board) adopt the draft Plan. The Board then held three public hearings on March 29, March 31 and April 5, 2011 and continued the hearing until May 11, 2011 and continued it again to May 31, 2011. The Board has reviewed the Plan in work sessions and provided direction on amendments to the policies and text. The first set of amendments was attached to the memo for the May 11 hearing and the second set of amendments is attached to this memo. (Attachment 1). Where policies in a section were amended, the track changes version of all the policies for that section has been provided. Where changes were made to the background text the page showing the amendments has been provided. Potential changes proposed by the County Forester and Project Wildfire Steering Committee that have not been discussed can be found in Attachment 2. NEXT STEPS After taking testimony on the Board proposed amendments, staff recommends closing the oral testimony and keeping the written testimony open until Friday June 10 at 5 p.m. An additional work session can be held in June, with deliberations and the first reading scheduled for July. MORE INFORMATION A copy of the draft Plan, as well as the findings, written testimony and other background materials can be found at www.deschutes.org/cdd under Comprehensive Plan Update. Attachments: 1. Second set of draft amendments 2. Draft new fire protection policies Quality Services Performed with Pride Attachment 2: Proposal from County Forester Joe Stutter and the Project Wildfire Steering Committee 'Seot%ov►, 3.5 Natu.raL Htazaro s -PoU'Ct,es Goal and Policies (1 13-1 15-11 -11) Goal I Protect people, property, infrastructure, the economy and the environment from natural hazards. Policy 3.5.1 Adopt by reference the most recent Deschutes County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan into this Plan. a. Review and evaluate this Section of the Comprehensive Plan every five years. 4:b. Adopt by reference Community Wildfire Protection Plans and revisions into this Plan. Policy 3.5.2 Cooperate and coordinate with stakeholders to: a. Analyze and address natural hazards; b. Raise public awareness of natural hazards; c. Support research or studies on natural hazard issues and solutions. Policy 3.5.3 Coordinate with emergency service providers when new development is proposed. Policy 3.5.4 Provide incentives and if needed regulations, to manage development in areas prone to natural hazards. Policy 3.5.5 Development should be designed to minimize alteration of the natural land form in areas subject to slope instability, drainage issues or erosion. Policy 3.5.6 Critical facilities (schools, churches, hospitals and other facilities as defined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency) should be located outside high risk natural hazard areas, where possible. Policy 3.5.7 Address wildfire danger particularly in the wildland urban interface. a. Survey and map wildfire hazard at risk areas using the Wildfire Hazard Identification and Mitigation System. b. Survey and map all areas not protected by structural fire protection agencies. Policy 3.5.8 Support forest management practices that reduce severe wildfire hazard areas, as identified by the Wildfire Hazard Identification and Mitigation System, to a low or moderate rating, particularly in areas with development. Policy 3.5.9 Support local fire protection districts and departments in providing and improving fire protection services. Policy 3.5.10 Regulate development in designated floodplains identified on the Deschutes County Zoning Map based on Federal Emergency Management Act regulations. Page I rev 5-24-11 Proposed additional changes 5-31-11 Policy 4.4.4 Open space and common area, develepmepA _-shall remain undeveloped except for community amenities such as bike and pedestrian paths, and parks and picnic areas. Policy 4.7.2 Designated open space and common area, unless athonniio - ~r+norl fnr deyelopmeRt shall remain undeveloped except for community amenities such as bike and pedestrian paths, park and picnic areas. Areas developed as golf courses shall remain available for that purpose or for open space/recreation uses. Y COMMUNITY LIVING - RURAL/FARM SETTING "COHOUSING" GOAL Community oriented living arrangement DESCRIPTION Alternative living arrangement, which encourages social interaction, sharing, healthy life styles, and individual space. Additionally, would provide security, caring and prevents isolation. FACTS Growing type of living arrangement nationally and internationally - from basic farm setting to more elaborate, urban developments Great living arrangement especially for older population - potentially any age. Better utilization of marginal farm land - provides a method to help maintain marginal farm land as one ages. Quality of life benefits Decreased use of medical resources Decreases or delays use of care facilities SETUP - Country setting - 4-6 single family homes - owned individually - maximum of 2 dwellings/Acre - Common acreages - shared space, owned in common - Green construction Dorlee Kingen 22955 Alfalfa Mkt Rd Bend, OR 97701 ~t~ ■ For years, boomers have denied they are going to get old. Now, with knees that need scoping and birthday cakes with way too many candles, the defiant generation is finally thinking about the future-especially where and how to live. Visits to their parents in sterile, regi- mented assisted living or nursing homes are leaving boomers dis- mayed. They want better choices for Mom-and for themselves. While they may be a decade or more away from needing care, they're overhauling or honing tradi- tional models and inventing new ones. In choosing how they want to age, and where, boomers are helping shape the future of housing. "They have changed expectations every decade they've gone through; I don't think it will stop now," says John Mcllwain, senior fellow for housing at the Urban Land Institute. Down the road, he says, "there won't be one single trend. People will be doing a lot of dif- ferent things." They already are. The common denominator in existing and still-to-be-created models, say experts, is the desire to be part of a community that shares common interests, values or resoures. People want to live 10 aarp.org/bulletin APUM20U a. where neighbors know and care about one another and will help one another as they age. That doesn't mean they'll become primary care- takers; if it gets to that point, outside professionals may need to help. They also won't necessarily retire from their jobs if they live in a "retire- ment" community. Today's housing options reflect the attitude of older Americans: Stay active; keep learning, develop relationships and have fun for as long as possible. Niche Communities The concept: Live with others who share similar lifestyles, backgrounds or interests. The numbers: Around 100 across the country. The price: Depends on community type. Prices can range from $800 a month for a rental at an RV park or $1,700 at an artists' community, up to several hundred thousand dollars to buy a unit at a universitycommunity, with monthly add- ons of $2,000 or more that include some meals, housekeeping, social activities and medical care. "With 78 million baby boomers, housing op- tions are virtually unlimited," says Andrew Carle, founding director of the Program in As- sisted Living/Senior Housing Administration at George Mason University in Virginia. In the next 20 years, he says, name an interest group Dinner at Wolf Creek Village in Nevada City, Calif. Intergenerational cohousing is gearedtofamllies with younger chil- dren. Members sharea common house and com- munal meals. and there'll be a community for it. "Will there be assisted living for vegetarians or a community for Grateful Dead fans? Residential cruise ships with long-term care? Absolutely!' Today's niche communities are already varied. They're geared to healthy adults but often have an assisted care component. They include places like Rainbow's End RV Park in Livingston, Texas, which offers assisted living, Alzheimer's day care, respite for caregivers and short-term care for the sick or frail. The Char- ter House in Rochester, Minn., provides a home for former Mayo Clinic staffers, among others. The Burbank Senior Arts Colony in Los Ange- les attracts retired or aspiring artists, musicians, actors and writers. Aegis Gardens in Fremont, Calif., caters to older Asians. .-The swanky Rainbow Vision in Santa Fe, N.M., is primarily-but not exclusively-for gay, les- bian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) clients. While it has assisted living, there's also a cabaret, an award-winning restaurant and a top-notch spa. With 3 million GLBT older Americans-a figure projected to nearly double by 2030-and typically no adult children to care for them, such communities are expected to multiply. Hands down, the fastest-growing niche com- munity sector is university-based retirement communities (UBRCs). So far there are 50 or more on or near such college campuses as Dart- mouth, Cornell, Penn 5tE and Denison University. Wh t residents are usually in thi 70s, 80s and up-besides i dependent living, there assisted living and nursi care-UBRCs will appeal boomers, the most highly ucated demographic, wh they grow older, says Car Residents can take class and attend athletic or cult al events at the nearby toll( campus, professors lecture ` the UBRC, and youngstude can complete internships. Five years ago, Harvey C bert, 75, a former medi, physicist from Chicago, a his wife moved to Kenda Oberlin, which is affilial with the Ohio college. He ] audited, for free, a course in neuroscience, sn in a college group, and is taking voice less( from a retired Kendal music teacher. "I'm ways interested in improving what I do, he s. Cohousing 0 W The concept: A group, u ally composed of stranger the start, creates a comr • _ nal-type housing arran ment that is intergene tional or all older people, with separate units some shared common space. The group may' the property, help design it, make all rule: consensus and manage it independently. R dents eat some dinners together and of form deep relationships. The numbers: 1U intergenerational cohou, communities, with another 40 to 50 plane four elder cohousing projects, with 20 or s, the works. More than half are in California. The price: $100,000 to $750,000, monthly i $100 to $300;10 percent of projects offer ren for $600 to $2,000 a month. Intergenerational cohousing is geared to fa lies with younger children but also draws boos couples and singles. The youngest elder coh( ing residents are in their 60s. Members liv separate, fully equipped attached or cluste units, and share outdoor space and a come house where communal meals take place.' common house also contains a living room guest (or caretaker's) quarters. What's in the •p.org/bulletin APRM20U )f the space depends on the members; t could be a media or crafts room, or t studio for exercise and meditation. "I think cohousing is a marvelous way to live,' says Bernice Turoff, an 35-year-old widow and member of he intergenerational Nevada City Co- iousing community in California. "It's t close community where people really ;are about one another. If you get sick, A people say, `How can I help you?"' - Charles Durrett, her neighbor and in architect-,who, along with his wife, {athrynMcCamant,broughtthecon- :ept of cohousingto the United States :rom Denmark in the 1980s, says older members ict as surrogate grandparents. Last year, when )ne of the older residents was dying, all ages .)itched in to help or visit. Today, olderboomers live in both intergenera- Jonal and elder cohousing. "I'd be surprised if :ohousing doesn't double every couple of years in the next 20 years," says Durrett Getting pop- alar: cohousing in cities. Green House " The concept: A new style of nursing home created by ger- ontologist William Thomas that looks, feels and operates more like a cozy house than an institution. Ten or so residents live together and get ultra-individualized care from nursing staff that knows them well and cooks their meals in an open country-style kitchen. The numbers: 87 Green House projects serving 1,000 residents; 120 projects in development. The price: The same Medicaid and Medicare coverage offered to traditional nursing homes; the minority paying out of pocket are charged the going rate in the area for a more conven- tional nursing home. Residents' private bedrooms and bathrooms surround a living and dining room that looks like it could be in a single-family home; a screened- in porch or a backyard offers outdoor access. As much as possible, residents make their own decisions, such as when they'll wake up. Proponents point to, studies showing a Green House can improve an older person's quality of life, provide at least comparable, if not bet- ter, care than a traditional nursing home, and reduce staff turnover. "The good news and the bad news is that you get to spend the rest of your life with 10 people," says Victor Regnier, 4 ~ ;R^rr x i Stanley a professor of architecture Radzyminskl, and gerontology at the Uni- go,works in versity of Southern California. the gift shop at Eddy VilII- at Stanley Radzyminski, 90, Eddy Green. might not be able to commu- nicate with a few dementia residents in his Green House at Eddy Village Green in Cohoes, N.Y., but says, "I really like it here. I have my own room and privacy, and if I need help, the staff is outstanding. We all want to think we can. take care of ourselves, but it's not always possible." The Village Model 0) Z/ The concept: Live in your own home or apartment and receive discounted, vetted 't. services and social engage- ment opportunities. The numbers: 56, with 17 in the Washington, D.C., area alone, and 120 in development around the country. The price: $100- to $1,000-a-year membership fee, with an average of $500 for a single member, $650 or so for a household. Growing quickly in popularity, this model will become even more popular in the coming years, say housing experts. That's because stud- ies show most older people want to age in place. The first village was established in 2002 at Bea- con Hill Village in Boston; in the last four years alone, 90 percent of the villages have formed. Village members call a central number for help of any kind. That might be transportation to the grocery store or the doctor, or the name of a plumber, acupuncturist, computertutor, caregiv- ing agency, home modifications specialist, baby- sitter for visiting grandkids, dog walker or home delivery company. Because the village may have up to 400 members (although new groups may have fewer than 100), vendc find it an attractive market. T group buys theater tickets inbu for example, or contracts witl service provider; consolidat services save everyone money. Villages offer plenty.of oppc tunities to socialize, whether i takingyoga down the street wi neighbors, attending outings museums or movies, or pardi pat ng in a book club, waM- group or supper gathering. Rita Kostiuk, national coordu for for the Village to Village Ni work, which helps communities establish a manage their own villages, has noticed somethi about the new people calling for informatic "The majority are boomers." on the horizon: Already, demographers are sf ing more older Americans moving, or conte plating moving, into cities and suburban toi centers. Rather than being saddled with a hot requiring nonstop upkeep or feeling isolated the burbs, they're within walking distance shops, entertainment and public transportatii So their ability or desire to drive is not a big dt Another trend: divorced, widowed or nev, married older women living together. Some w don't know one another are keeping such ap Gies as nonprofit Golden Girls Housing in M neapolis busy. Golden Girls offers networki events for women who want to live together, b requests for women looking, and steers them services that canhelp. They don't match worn though; women do that themselves. Others o ing for this setup are already friends. David Levy, a gerontologist and lawyer training, runs seven groups a week for ca givers. Inevitably, the conversation turns fr, the parents they care for to themselves. "Th boomer women may be estranged from, or n er had, kids, have diminished funds, and nc significant other on the horizon. They wan, know, `What's going to happen to me? Who be there for me?'" he says. It looks like they'll have choices. ❑ SallyAbrahms writes about aging , boomer, he, and workplace issues. She lives in Boston. To learn more, go to aarp.org/eiderhousing rp.org/bulletin APRII.ZOU 47 i{ ILI vJ Poo -iy O J~ . 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Q CL (ci° y -°>o ° O m m .O+ U O ca ~ E N 3 v) l p O ~c~ mM a r ~ Co "D 0 - m D°do w Q0 Z © t 9 7 7 ~ N d d C' fC O N O C V1 Q O E Z 'p C O u ~ c O O IL D 1 0 r N v N N rn m rn co Attachment 2: Proposal from County Forester Joe Stutter and the Project Wildfire Steering Committee 5eot'W K, 3.5 N atL4.ra L HfUZGJroll T->OL~Ues Goal and Policies (1 13-115-1 1-1 1) Goal I Protect people, property, infrastructure, the economy and the environment from natural hazards. Policy 3.5.1 Adopt by reference the most recent Deschutes County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan into this Plan. a.-Review and evaluate this Section of the Comprehensive Plan every five-- - - Formatted: Space After: 0 pt, Numbered + Level: 1 + Numbering Style: a, b, c, + Start at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 1" + Tab after: 1.2" + Indent at: 1.2", Tab stops: Not at 0.5" Formatted: Numbered + Level: 1 + Numbering Style: a, b, c, + Start at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 1" + Tab after: 1.2" + Indent at: 1.2", Tab stops: Not at 0.5" years. fib. Adopt by reference Community Wildfire Protection Plans and revisions into this Plan. Policy 3.5.2 Cooperate and coordinate with stakeholders to: a. Analyze and address natural hazards; b. Raise public awareness of natural hazards; c. Support research or studies on natural hazard issues and solutions. Policy 3.5.3 Coordinate with emergency service providers when new development is proposed. Policy 3.5.4 Provide incentives and if needed regulations, to manage development in areas prone to natural hazards. Policy 3.5.5 Development should be designed to minimize alteration of the natural land form in areas subject to slope instability, drainage issues or erosion. Policy 3.5.6 Critical facilities (schools, churches, hospitals and other facilities as defined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency) should be located outside high risk natural hazard areas, where possible. Policy 3.5.7 Address wildfire danger particularly in the wildland urban interface. a. Survey and map wildfire hazard at risk areas using the Wildfire Hazard Identification and Mitigation System. b. Survey and map all areas not protected by structural fire protection agencies. Policy 3.5.8 Support forest management practices that reduce severe wildfire hazard areas, as identified by the Wildfire Hazard Identification and Mitigation System, to a low or moderate rating, particularly in areas with development. Policy 3.5.9 Support local fire protection districts and departments in providing and improving fire protection services. Policy 3.5.10 Regulate development in designated floodplains identified on the Deschutes County Zoning Map based on Federal Emergency Management Act regulations. Page I rev 5-24-II Attachment 2: Proposal from County Forester Joe Stutter and the Project Wildfire Steering Committee a. Participate in and implement the Community Rating System as part of the National Flood Insurance Program. b. Cooperate with other stakeholders to identify alternatives for acquiring and/or relocating existing structures prone to flooding. Policy 3.5.1 1 Review and revise County Code as needed to: a. Ensure that land use activities do not aggravate, accelerate or increase the level of risk from natural hazards. b. Address wildfire concerns to and from development, through consideration of site location, building construction and design, landscaping, defensible space, fuel management, access and water availability. c. Require development proposals to include an impact evaluation that reviews the ability of the affected fire agency to maintain an appropriate level of service to existing development and the proposed development. d. Minimize erosion from development and ensure disturbed or exposed areas are promptly restored to a stable, natural and/or vegetated condition using natural materials or native plants. e. Ensure drainage from development or alterations to historic drainage patterns do not increase erosion on-site or on adjacent properties. f. Make the Floodplain Zone a combining zone and explore ways to minimize and mitigate floodplain impacts. g. €neeuage-Require new subdivisions and destination resorts to achieve FireWise Standards from the beginning of the projects and maintain those standards in perpetu Page 2 rev 5-24-11 2 - Draft Policy Amendments to the Draft Deschutes County Comprehensive Plan ~si°ctiow ~.3 forest La wds ~o~ic~es Note. this section was amended further after the 4-27 amendments by additional language added to 2.3.12(x) Goals and Policies (9 30 14_+ 27-!lad 5-4- I I ) Goal I Protect and maintain forest lands for multiple uses, including forest products, watershed protection, conservation, recreation and wildlife habitat protection. Policy 2.3.1 Retain forest lands through Forest I and Forest 2 zoning. Policy 2.3.2 To conserve and maintain unimpacted forest lands, retain Forest I zoning for those lands with the following characteristics: a. Consist predominantly of ownerships not developed by residences or non- forest uses; b. Consist predominantly of contiguous ownerships of 160 acres or larger, c. Consist predominantly of ownerships contiguous to other lands utilized for commercial forest or commercial farm uses; d. Are accessed by roads intended primarily for forest management; and e. Are primarily under forest management. Policy 2.3.3 To conserve and maintain impacted forest lands, retain Forest 2 zoning for those lands with the following characteristics: a. Consist predominantly of ownerships developed for residential or non-forest uses; b. Consist predominantly of ownerships less than 160 acres; c. Consist of ownerships generally contiguous to tracts containing less than 160 acres and residences, or adjacent to acknowledged exception areas; and d. Provide a level of public facilities and services, including roads, intended primarily for direct services to rural residences. oLicY_2.3.4 Notwithstandiny-anv other Quasi-iudicial plan or zone change criteria. lands designated as Forest under this Plan and zoned Forest 2 may upon application be redesignated and rezoned from Forest 2 to Exclusive Farm Use if such lands: a. Do not qualify under State Statute for forestland tax deferral, t Are not necessary to permit forest operations or practices on adjoining lands and do not constitute forested lands that maintain soil, air, water and fish and wildlife resources, c. Have soils on the property that fall within the definition of agricultural lands as set forth in Goal 3. d. Are a tract of land 40 acres or less in size. e. Do not qualify under State Statute and the terms of the Forest 2 &one for a dwelling. and: f. Were purchased by the propeM owner aftgr January I. 1985 but before November -4, 1993. Page 1 rev 5-4-11 2 - Draft Policy Amendments to the Draft Deschutes County Comprehensive Plan Such changes may be made regardless of the size of the resulting.EFU zoning district. Such changes shall be processed in the same manner as other quasi- judicial plan or zoning maaR changes." Policy 2.3.5 Uses allowed in Forest zones shall comply with State Statute and Oregon Administrative Rule. Policy 2.3.46 Coordinate and cooperate with the U.S. Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management and other public agencies to promote sustainable forest uses, including recreation, on public forest land, including: a. Using the Deschutes National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan, or its successor, as the basis for mutual coordination and cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service; b. Using the Prineville Bureau of Land Management Upper Deschutes Resource Management Plan, or its successor, as the basis for mutual coordination and cooperation with the Bureau of Land Management. Policf2 3 7 NoI* affected agencies when approving development that could impact Federal or State forest lands. Policy 2.3.38 Support the maintenance of the Skyline Forest tir-eugh4heas a Community Forestty. Policy 2.3.b9 Support economic development opportunities that promote forest health. Policy 2.3.-7„jQ Provide input on public forest plans that impact Deschutes County. Policy 2.3.81 I Apply for grants to review forest lands based on ORS 215.788-215.794 (2009 HB 2229). Policy 2.3.912 Coordinate with stakeholders to support forest management projects that: a. Contribute to public safety _k treating wildland hazardous fuels particularly in the designated Wildlland Urban Interface as identified in the Community Wildfire Protection Plans described in Section 3.5 of this Plan; b. Retain fish and wildlife habitat. Goal 2 Adequately address impacts to public safety and wildlife when allowing development on forest lands. Policy 2.3.x-913 Review County Code and revise as needed to ensure development in forest zones mitigates impacts, particularly impacts on fish and wildlife habitat and public fire safety. Page 2 rev 5-4-II 2 - Draft Policy Amendments to the Draft Deschutes County Comprehensive Plan scot ,w 2.s Water R.esokrce T>oUaies Goals and Policies (I 1-3-145A-1 I Water Coordination, Availability and Conservation Goal I Develop regional, comprehensive water management policies that balance the diverse needs of water users and recognize Oregon water law. Policy 2.5.1 Participate in Statewide and regional water planning including. a. Work cooperatively with stakeholders, such as the Oregon Water Resources Departmente- the Deschutes Water Alliance. and g, er non-profit water organizations: b. Support the creation and continual updating of a regional water management plan. Policy 2.5.2 Support grants for water system infrastructure improvements, upgrades or expansions. Policy 2.5.3 Goal 5 inventories,- ESEEs and programs are retained and not repealed. Goal 2 Increase water conservation efforts. Policy 2.5.34 Promote efficient water use through targeted conservation, educational and, as needed, regulatory or incentive programs. a. Review County Code and revise as needed to ensure new development incorporates recognized efficient water use practices for all water uses. b. Encourage the reuse of grey water for landscaping. Policy 2.5.45 Promote a coordinated regional water conservation effort that includes increasing public awareness of water conservation tools and practices. fthey 2.5.5 Review Geuney pFaetiees aRd adept watei: eensepmien measures feF all Ge" . Policy 2.5.6 Support conservation efforts by irrigation districts, including programs to provide incentives for water conservation. River and Riparian Ecosystems and Wetlands Goal 3 Maintain and enhance a healthy ecosystem in the Deschutes River Basin. Policy 2.5.7 Work with stakeholders to restore, maintain and/or enhance healthy river and riparian ecosystems and wetlands, including the following: a. Encourage efforts to address fluctuating water levels in the Deschutes River system; b. Cooperate to improve surface waters, especially those designated water quality impaired under the federal Clean Water Act; Page 3 rev 5-4-I1 2 - Draft Policy Amendments to the Draft Deschutes County Comprehensive Plan c. Support research on methods to restore, maintain and enhance river and riparian ecosystems and wetlands; d. Support restoration efforts for river and riparian ecosystems and wetlands; e. Inventory and consider protections for Weteet cold water springs-€eem f. Evaluate waterways for possible designation under the Scenic Waterways program; g. In collaboration with stakeholders, map channel migration zones and identify effective protections; h. Develop comprehensive riparian management or mitigation practices that enhance ecosystems, such as vegetation removal criteria. Policy 2.5.8 Support studies on the Deschutes River ecosystem and incorporate watershed studies that provide new scientific information on the Deschutes River ecosystem, such as the 2010 Local Wetland Inventory. Policy 2.5.9 Support educational efforts and identify areas where the County could provide information on the Deschutes River ecosystem, including rivers, riparian areas, floodplains and wetlands. a. Explore methods of ensuring property owners know and understand regulations for rivers, riparian areas, floodplains and wetlands. Policy 2.5. 10 Support the i h riority strategies-actions from the Deschutes River Mitigation and Enhancement Committee's 2008 Upper Deschutes River Restoration Strategy. Goal 4 Maintain and enhance fish populations and riparian habitat. Policy 2.5.1 1 Coordinate with stakeholders to protect and enhance fish and wildlife habitat in river and riparian habitats and wetlands. Policy 2.5.12 Promote healthy fish populations through Incentives and education. Policy 2.5.13 Support healthy native fish populations through coordination with stakeholders who provide fish habitat management and restoration. a. Review, and apply where appropriate, strategies for protecting fish and fish habitat b. Promote salmon recovery through voluntary incentives and encouraging appropriate species management and habitat restoration. Policy 2.5.14 Review Habitat Conservation Plans for species listed under the Endangered Species Act, to identify appropriate new policies or codes. a. Spawning areas for trout should be considered significant habitat and should be protected in rivers and streams. b. Cooperate with irrigation districts in preserving spawning areas for trout, where feasible. Policy 2.5. 15 Use a combination of incentives and/or regulations to mitigate development impacts on river and riparian ecosystems and wetlands. Groundwater and Surface Water Quality Page 4 rev 5-4-11 2 - Draft Policy Amendments to the Draft Deschutes County Comprehensive Plan Goal 5 Protect and improve water quality in the Deschutes River Basin. Policy 2.5.16 Support plans, cooperative agreements, education, water quality monitoring and other tools that protect watersheds, reduce erosion and inappFepriate runoff, protect the natural water systems/processes that filter and/or clean water and preserve water quality. Policy 2.5.17 Coordinate with the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and other stakeholders on regional water quality maintenance and improvement efforts such as identifying and abating point and non-point pollution or developing and implementing Total Maximum Daily Load and Water Quality Management Plans. Policy2.5.18 Coordinate with stakeholders to address water-related public health issum a. Support amendments to State regulations to permit centralized sewer systems in areas with high levels of existing or potential development aft4or identif-ed_water.quality concerns.., b. If a public health hazard is declared in rural Deschutes County, expedite actions such as legislative amendments allowing sewers or similar infrastructure. Policy 2.5.19 Work with the community to expand the range of tools available to protect groundwater quality by reviewing new technologies, including tools to improve the quality and reduce the quantity of rural and agricultural stormwater runoff. Policy 2.5.20 Explore adopting new ordinances, such as a wellhead protection ordinance for public water systems, in accordance with applicable Federal and/or State requirements. Land Use and Water Policy Goal 6 Coordinate land use and water policies. Policy 2.5.21 Coordinate with other affected agencies when a land use or development application may impact river or riparian ecosystems or wetlands. Policy 2.5.22 Encourage land use patterns and practices that preserve the integrity of the natural hydrologic system and recognize the relationship between ground and surface water. Policy 2.5.23 Ensure water impacts are reviewed and, if necessary, addressed for significant land uses or developments. Policy 2.5.24 Evaluate methods of modeling the cumulative impacts of new land uses or developments on water quality and quantity. Policy 2.5.25 Explore an intergovernmental agreement with the irrigation districts for ensuring irrigated land partitions and lot line adjustments are not approved without review notice to and comment bxef the affected district, and the `Ahter- Policy 2.5.26 Explore incorporating appropriate stormwater management practices into Deschutes County Code. Policy 2.517 Support wastewater facilities and improvements where warranted. Page 5 rev S-4-II 2 - Draft Policy Amendments to the Draft Deschutes County Comprehensive Plan Policy 2.5.28 Support regulations, education programs and cleaning procedures at public and private boat landings. Policy 2.5.29 Consider adopting regulations for dock construction based on recommendations of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Deschutes River Mitigation and Enhancement Program. Page 6 rev 5-4-11 2 - Draft Policy Amendments to the Draft Deschutes County Comprehensive Plan SCOUOw 2.& V/U0 Uf6 POU01 es Goals and Policies (1 1-3-1-I-4-51 it Policies in [brackets] are staff recommendations Goal I Maintain and enhance a diversity of wildlife and habitats. Policy 2.6.1 Goal 5 wildlife inventQfiefi. ESEEs and programs are retained and not repeated. Policy 2.6.1-2 Promote stewardship of wildlife habitats and corridors, particularly those with significant biological, ecological, aesthetic and recreational value. Policy 2.6.23 Ensure Goal 5 wildlife inventorie;and habitat protection programs are up-to-date through public processes and expert sources, such as the 2009 Interagency Report wildlife inyenterzies based aft data ffefn the 2009 !RteFageney Repem Rehey-2.6.3--[Initia-te apubNe pr-eeess te-review -and r-eyiseGeu„ty Gede-te Policy 2.6.4 Support incentives for restoring and/or preserving significant wildlife habitat by traditional means such as zoning or innovative means, including land swaps, conservation easements, transfer of development rights ttax, incentives or-a-Rd purchase by public or non-profit agencies. Policy 2.6.5 Assist in providing information and education on wildlife and habitat protection. Policy 2.6.6 Review the Oregon Conservation Strategy when amending the Wildlife section of this Plan. Policy 2.6.7 Use a combination of incentives,-and regulations and education to promote stewardship of wildlife habitat and address the impacts of development. Policy 2.6.8 Balance protection of wildlife with wildland fire mitigation on private lands in the designated Wildland Urban Interface. Goal 2 Promote the economic and recreational benefits of wildlife and habitat. Policy 2.6.9 Encourage wildlife related tourism. Policy 2.6. 10 Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure access to significant wildlife and riparian habitat through public or non-profit ownership. Goal 3 Support retaining populations of Federal and State protected endangered species. Policy 2.6.1 1 Develop local approaches, in coordination with Federal and State agencies. for protecting Federal -.2r Stately Threatened or Endangered Species or Species of concern. Page 7 . rev 5-4-11 2 - Draft Policy Amendments to the Draft Deschutes County Comprehensive Plan -sectWvL, 2. opew spaces, 5cevtiic views Q VIA sites T>OUC.ies Goal and Policies (1 13 1+54-11) Goal I Coordinate with property owners to ensure protection of significant open spaces and scenic views and sites. Policy 2.7.1 Qoal 5 open sce scenic views and sites inventories ESEEs and programs are retained and not repealed. Policy 2.7.2 Cooperate with stakeholders to establish a comprehensive system of connected open spaces. Policy 2.723 Support efforts to identify and protect significant open spaces and visually important areas including those that provide a visual separation between communities such as the open spaces between Bend and Redmond or lands that are visually prominent. Policy 2.7.34 Encourage a variety of approaches that protect significant open spaces and scenic views and sites. Policy 2.7.45 Encourage new development to be sensitive to scenic views and sites. Policy 2.7.36 Review County Code and revise as needed to protect open space and scenic views and sites, including: a. Provide incentives to locate structures in forests or view corridors so as to maintain the visual character of the area; b. Work with private property owners to provide incentives and mitigations for protecting visually important areas from development impacts; c. Maintain and revise if needed, the Landscape Management Combining Zone code to effectively protect scenic views while minimizing impacts on property owners; d. Review County Code-E, including sign and cell tower code and proposed wind turbine code, ]-to effectively protect scenic views while minimizing impacts on property and business owners; e. Review County Code for ways to mitigate for developments that significantly impact scenic views. Page 8 rev 5-4-11 2 - Draft Policy Amendments to the Draft Deschutes County Comprehensive Plan 10 cies Sec'UOw 2.0 ewero d Poli Goals and Policies (1 13-E4-5A-11) Goal I Promote energy conservation. Policy 2.8.1 Incorporate energy conservation into the building and management of all County operations and capital projects using regular energy audits to refine the results. Policy 2.8.2 Reduce energy demand by supporting energy efficiency in all sectors of the economy. Policy 2.8.3 Encourage energy suppliers to explore innovative alternative energy conservation technologies and provide energy audits and incentives. Policy 2.8.4 Support stakeholders that promote energy conservation. Policy 2.8.5 Review County Code and revise as needed to ensure effective energy conservation regulations, such as revising County Code on solar energy to create flexibility and permit exceptions for small properties and sites with specific anomalies. Goal 2 Promote affordable, efficient, reliable and environmentally sound energy systems for individual home and business consumers. Policy 2.8.6 Review County Code and revise as needed to permit alternative energy systems for homes and businesses and mitigate impacts on neighboring properties and the natural environment. Policy 2.8.7 Support incentives for homes and businesses to install alternative energy systems. Goal 3 Promote affordable, efficient, reliable and environmentally sound commercial energy facilities. Policy 2.8.8 Review County Code and revise as needed to develop an efficient permitting process and effective siting standards for commercial renewable energy projects that address all project components as well as environmental and social impacts. Policy 2.8.9 Support commercial renewable energy projects, including the following. a. Review the concept of Rural Renewable Energy Development Zones; b. Support studies that identify and inventory potential significant commercial energy resource sites; c. Examine alternatives to protect identified significant commercial energy resource sites; d. Support the use and marketing of methane gas from County Landfills. Page 9 rev 5-4-II 2 - Draft Policy Amendments to the Draft Deschutes County Comprehensive Plan Policy 2.8.10 Encourage commercial renewable energy providers to supply local power. Policy 2.8.1 1 Goal 5 energy inv ntories. ESEEs and programs are retained and noX rem Page 10 rev 5-4-II 2. - Draft Policy Amendments to the Draft Deschutes County Comprehensive Plan seou'OVL 2.9 FwuL-OV',MCKtQL 6?JAQ ,Ltd PO LL* C Les Goals and Policies ! 1 13 444d 5 I I1 Goal 1 Maintain and improve the quality of the air, water and land. Policy 2.9.1 Support environmental stewardship in County operations and capital projects, including where feasible, using resource-efficient building techniques, materials and technologies in County building projects. Policy 2.9.2 Maintain County noise and outdoor lighting codes and revise as needed. Policy 2.9.3 Where research identifies environmentally sensitive areas, work with agencies and stakeholders to protect those areas or minimize adverse land use or development impacts. Policy 2.9.4 Be a leader in the control of noxious weeds and invasive species through education and regulations. a. Support education for the community and for County departments on how to recognize and report on noxious weeds. Goal 2 Promote sustainable building practices that minimize the impacts on the natural environment. Policy 2.9.5 Review County Code and revise as needed to promote the use of resource-efficient building and landscaping techniques, materials and technologies for new construction and renovation projects. Goal 3 Encourage and increase recycling. Policy 2.9.6 Encourage and support reuse through education and recycling through the Recycling Program. a. Provide convenient recycling at all County events and in all County facilities. b. Provide convenient opportunities to recycle materials and compost green waste in locations at transfer stations and through home pick up. c. Provide convenient opportunities for disposal of hazardous waste and e-waste. d. Aim for 80% recycling of construction waste in all County building projects. e. Promote 20% recycling of construction waste in all projects requiring a building permit. f. Support businesses and industries that utilize recyclable materials. Page I I rev 5-4-11 2 - Draft Policy Amendments to the Draft Deschutes County Comprehensive Plan Sectlow 2.10 su,r°face Ni% L,w I ~ol,~cies Goals and Policies (9 -38-X85-4-I 1 Goal I Protect and utilize mineral and aggregate resources while minimizing adverse impacts of extraction, processing and transporting the resource. Policy 2. 10.1 Goal 5 mining inventories, ESEEs and programs are retained and not re l Poll 2.10.2 Cooperate and coordinate mining regulations with the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries. Policy 2.10.23 Balance protection of mineral and aggregate resources with conflicting resources and uses. Policy 2.10.34 Review surface mining codes and revise as needed to consider especially mitigation factors, imported material and reclamation. Policy 2.10.45 Review surface mining site inventories as described in Section 2.4, including the associated Economic, Social, Environmental and Energy (ESEE) analyses. Policy 2.10.6 Support efforts by private property owners and ap ro riap to regulatory agencies to address reclamation of Goal 5 mine sites approved under 660-016 following mineral extraction. Page 12 rev 5-4-11 2 - Draft Policy Amendments to the Draft Deschutes County Comprehensive Plan sectLovi, 2.:L:. at dtRraL a v l ~tLstoao RZsou.roes pol.LcLes Goal and Policies (9 30 105=i- 1 1 Goal 1 Promote the preservation of designated historic and cultural resources through education, incentives and voluntary programs. Policy 2,1 1.1 The Historic Landmarks Commission shall take the lead in promoting historic and cultural resource preservation as defined in DCC 2.28. a. Support incentives for private landowners to protect and restore historic resources. b. Support the Historic Landmarks Commission to promote educational programs to inform the public of the values of historic preservation. c. Support improved training for the Historic Landmarks Commission. Policy 2.11.2 Coordinate cultural and historic preservation with the Oregon State Historic Preservation Office. a. Maintain Deschutes County as a Certified Local Government. b. Encourage private property owners to coordinate with the State Historic Preservation Office. Policy 2.1 1.3 Encourage the preservation of lands with significant historic or cultural resources. a. Develop and maintain a comprehensive list of sites on the National Register of Historic Places. b. Review County Code and revise as needed to provide incentives and adequate regulations to preserve sites listed on the Statewide Goal 5 historic and cultural inventory. Policy 2.11.4 Goal 5 historic inventories, ESEEs and programs are retained and not rel2ealed, except for the amendment noted in Ordinance 201 1-003 Page 13 rev 5-4-11 3 - Draft Policy Amendments to the Draft Deschutes County Comprehensive Plan ,Sect%ow 3.4 ZLO'iRL Goal and Polides ' -27-1 I and 5-1- I l ) Goal I Maintain a stable and sustainable rural economy, compatible with rural lifestyles and a healthy environment. Policy 3.4.1 Promote rural economic initiatives, including home-based businesses, that maintain the integrity of the rural character and natural environment a. Review land use regulations to identify legal and appropriate rural economic development opportunities. Policy 3.4.2 Work with stakeholders to promote new recreational and tourist initiatives that maintain the integrity of the natural environment. Policy 3.4.3 Support a regional approach to economic development in concert with Economic Development for Central Oregon or similar organizations. Policy 3.4.4 Support regional educational facilities and workforce training programs. Policy 3.4.5 Support renewable energy generation as an important economic development initiative. Policy 3.4.6 Support and participate in master planning for airports in Deschutes County. policy 3.4.7 Within the parameters of State land use regulations, permit limited local-serving commercial uses in higher-density rural communities, Polite 3 4 8 Zoning J13 the area shall ensure that the uses allowed are rural as required bX Goal. 14. Urbanization, and less intensive than those allowed for unincod communities as defined in OAR 660-022. New commercial uses shall be limited to those that are intended to serve the surrounding rural Brea or the traveling needs of people passing through the area. Lands Designated and Zoned Rural Commercial - these policies have been retained intact with the exception of adding 3.4.7 Policy 3.4.9 Update the policies for lands designated Rural Commercial as needed. Policy 3.4.810 Rural Commercial designated lands located outside of urban growth boundaries shall allow uses less intense than those allowed in unincorporated communities as defined by Oregon Administrative Rule 660-22 or its successor. Policy 3.4.11 Rural Commercial zoning shall be applied to Deschutes junction, Deschutes River Woods Store, Pine Forest, Rosland and Spring River. Policy 3.4.-WI 2 in Spring River there shall be a Limited Use Combining Zone. Policy 3.4.4413- County Comprehensive Plan policies and land use regulations shall ensure that new uses authorized on Rural Commercial designated lands do not adversely affect agricultural and forest uses in the surrounding areas. Page I rev 5-11-11 Poll 3.4.14 Zoning in the area shall ensure that the uses allowed are rural as required by Goal 14. Urbanization, and less intensive than those allowed for unincorporated communities as defined in OAR 660-22. New commercial uses shall be limited to those thg& are intended to serve the surrounding rural area or the travel needs of people passing through the area. Policy 3.4.4415 New commercial uses shall be limited in size to 2,500 square feet or if for an agricultural or forest-related use, 3,500 square feet. Policy 3.4.+3 A lawful use existing on or before November 5, 2002 that is not otherwise allowed in a Rural Commercial zone, may continue to exist subject to the county's nonconforming use regulations. f Policy 3.4.4-4j-Z An existing lawful use may expand up to 25 percent of the total floor area existing on November 5, 2001 I Policy 3.4.4&J 8 The Rural Commercial zoning regulations shall allow a mixed use of residential or rural commercial uses. Policy 3.4.4619 Residential and commercial uses shall be served by DEQ approved on- site sewage disposal systems. Policy 3.4.4420 Residential and commercial uses shall be served by on-site wells or public water systems. Policy 3.4.4821 Community sewer systems, motels, hotels and industrial uses shall not be allowed. Policy 3.4.4-922 Recreational vehicle or trailer parks and other uses catering to travelers shall be permitted. Lands Designated and Zoned Rural industrial - these policies have been retained intact with the exception of adding 3.4.20 Policy 3.4.2023 Update the policies for lands designated Rural Industrial as needed. Policy 3.4.11-24 To assure that urban uses are not permitted on rural industrial lands, land use regulations in the Rural Industrial zones shall ensure that the uses allowed are less intensive than those allowed for unincorporated communities in OAR 660-22 or any successor. Policy 3.4.25 Limited Use Combining zones shall be applied to the Redmond Military (Tax lot 15 13000000116), Deschutes Junction (Tax lot 161226000030 1. Tax lot 1612260000300. Tax lot 161226C0001 I I and Tax lot 161226A000203) and Wickiup Junction (Tax lot 2110360000104) to ensure permitted uses are compatible with surrounding farm and forest lands. Policy 3.4.1326 To ensure that the uses in Rural Industrial zone on tax lot 16-12-26C- 301, as described in Exhibit "C" and depicted on Exhibit "D" attached to Ordinance 2009-007 and incorporated by reference herein, are limited in nature and scope, the Rural Industrial zoning on that site shall be subject to a Limited Use Combining Zone which will limit the uses to storage, crushing, processing, sale and distribution of minerals. Page 2 rev 5-11-11 Policy 3.4.27 To ensure that the uses in the Rural Industrial Zone on Tax Lot 300 o Assessor's Map 16-12-26C-300 and Tax Lot 203 on Assessor's Map 16-12-26A- 300 and portions of Tax Lot I I I on Assessor's Map 16-12-26C-I i I as described in Exhibit 'D' and depicted in Exhibit'E' attached to Ordinance 2010-030 and incorporated by reference herein, are limited in nature and scopg the Rural Industrial zoning on the subject parcel shall be subject to a Limited Use Combining Zone which njU,Jimit thew to storage. crushing, processing, sale and distribution of minerals, subject to conditional use and site plan approval. Policy 3.42428 Land use regulations shall ensure that new uses authorized within the Rural Industrial sites do not adversely affect agricultural and forest uses in the surrounding area. Policy 3.42529 New industrial uses shall be limited in size to a maximum floor area of 7,500 square feet per use within a building, except for the primary processing of raw materials produced in rural areas, for which there is no floor area per use limitation. Policy 3.42263Q A lawfully established use that existed on or before February 2, 2003 not otherwise allowed in a Rural Industrial zone may continue to exist subject to the county's non-conforming use regulations. Policy 3.4.2:31 A lawfully established use that existed on or before February 2, 2003 may I be expanded to occupy a maximum of 10,000 square feet of floor area or an additional 25 percent of t he floor area currently occupied by the existing use, whichever is greater. Policy 3.4.2832 Residential and industrial uses shall be served by DEQ approved on-site sewage disposal systems. Policy 3.4.2433 Residential and industrial uses shall be served by on-site wells or public water systems. Policy 3.4.8034 Community sewer systems shall not be allowed in Rural Industrial zones. Policy 3.4.35 A 2009 exception (Ordinance 2009-007) included an irrevocabIX committed exception to Goal 3 and a reasons exception to Goal 14 to allow rural industrial use with a Limited Use Combining Zone for storage, crushing, processing, sale and distribution of minerals. Policy 3.4.36 A 2010 exception (Ordinance 2010-030) took a reasons exception to Goal 14 with a Limited Use Combing Zone for storage, crushing, processing sale and distribution of minerals. Page 3 rev 5-11-11 Se4eww 3.5 N atkra L H-aza rols PoU' oLes Goal and Policies (1-1-1~,4-27-11 and 5-11 -11) Goal I Protect people, property, infrastructure, the economy and the environment from natural hazards. Policy 35.1 Adopt by reference the most recent Deschutes County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan into this Plan. a. Review and evaluate this Section of the Comprehensive Plan every five years. Policy 3.5.2 Cooperate and coordinate with stakeholders to: a. Analyze and address natural hazards; b. Raise public awareness of natural hazards; c. Support research or studies on natural hazard issues and solutions. Policy 3.5.3 Coordinate with emergency service providers when new development is proposed. Policy 3.5.4 Provide incentives and if needed regulations, to manage development in areas prone to natural hazards. Policy 3.5.5 Development should be designed to minimize alteration of the natural land form in areas subject to slope instability, drainage issues or erosion. Policy 3.5.6 Critical facilities (schools, churches, hospitals and other facilities as defined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency) should be located outside high risk natural hazard areas, where possible. Policy 3.5.7 Address wildfire danger particularly in the wildland urban interface. a. Survey and map wildfire hazard at risk areas using the Wildfire Hazard Identification and Mitigation System. b. Survey and map all areas not protected by structural fire protection agencies. Policy 3.5.8 Support forest management practices that reduce severe wildfire hazard areas, as identified by the Wildfire Hazard Identification and Mltigation System, to a low or moderate rating, particularly in areas with development. Policy 3.5.9 Support local fire protection districts and departments in providing and improving fire protection services. Policy 3.5.10 Regulate development in designated floodplains identified on the Deschutes County Zoning Map based on Federal Emergency Management Act regulations. a. Participate in and implement the Community Rating System as part of the National Flood Insurance Program. b. Cooperate with other stakeholders to identify alternatives for acquiring and/or relocating existing structures prone to flooding. Page 4 rev 5-11-11 Policy 3.5.11 Review and revise County Code as needed to: a. Ensure that land use activities do not aggravate, accelerate or increase the level of risk from natural hazards. b. Address wildfire concerns to and from development, through consideration of site location, building construction and design, landscaping, defensible space, fuel management, access and water availability. c. Require development proposals to include an impact evaluation that reviews the ability of the affected fire agency to maintain an appropriate level of service to existing development and the proposed development d. Minimize erosion from development and ensure disturbed or exposed areas are promptly restored to a stable, natural and/or vegetated condition using natural materials or native plants. e. Ensure drainage from development or alterations to historic drainage patterns do not increase erosion on-site or on adjacent properties. £ Make the Floodplain zone a combining zone and explore ways to minimize and mitigate floodplain impacts. g. Encourage new subdivisions and destination resorts to achieve FireWise Standards. Page 5 rev 5-11-11 Sectiow 3.~ ~u.b(,~c f=natUt%es awd Services PoLLIcLIes Goal and Policies (1 13 144-27-i i and 5~1 I-I I1 Goal i Support the orderly, efficient and cost-effective siting of rural public facilities and services. Policy 3.6.1 Encourage the formation of special service districts to serve rural needs rather than have the County serve those needs. Policy 3.6.2 Encourage early planning and acquisition of sites needed for public facilities, such as roads, water and wastewater facilities. Policy 3.6.3 Support community health clinics. Policy 3.6.4 Where possible, maintain County offices in locations convenient to all areas of the county. Policy 3.6.5 Support the County Fairgrounds as a community gathering place, event facility and home to the annual County Fair. Policy 3.6.6 Maintain the County Fairgrounds as an emergency readiness location. Policy 3.6.7 Before disposing of County-owned property review whether the land is appropriate for needed public projects such as schools, health clinics, fire stations or senior centers. Policy 3.6.8 Coordinate with rural service districts and providers to ensure new development is reviewed with consideration of service districts and providers needs and capabilities. Policy 3.6.9 New development shall address impacts on existing facilities and plans through the land use entitlement process. Policy 3.6. 10 Support education districts, library districts and recreation districts in meeting community needs, such as meeting spaces. Policy 3.6.1 1 Where possible, locate utility lines and facilities on or adjacent to existing public or private right-of-ways and to avoid dividing farm or forest lands. Policy 3.6.12 Review public facilities and services to minimize impacts of the facilities on the larger community. a. [Review and revise as needed County Code to require screening of public facilities including power generating facilities and sewage treatment plants, and to address impacts from cell towers.] Policy 3.6.13 Support the creation of a landfill overlay zone. Policy 3.6.14 Guide the location and design of rural development so as t inimize the public costs of facilities and services Page 6 rev S-1 1-11 seou'ovu ss Ru.raL Tzecreat'ovti PoLicbes Goal and Policies (-1-13-1-!•,4-27-11 and 5-11-11) Goad I Promote a variety of passive and active park and recreation opportunities through a regional system that includes federal and state parks and local park districts. Policy 3.8.1 Cooperate with public agencies and local park districts to provide park and recreation lands, facilities and opportunities. a. The Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan and State Park Master Plans shall serve as a basis for coordination on County-wide park and recreation issues. b. Support exceptions to Statewide Planning Goals for urban fringe areas owned or acquired and operated by park and recreation districts. Policy 3.8.2 Work cooperatively with public agencies to promote standards for consolidation of public land access and to ensure recreational entry to those lands, especially along rivers and streams. Policy 3.8.3 Encourage coordination between the U.S. Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management and off-road vehicle organizations to regulate use of motorized vehicles, including motorbikes, ATVs and snowmobiles in order to minimize environmental degradation, agricultural fragmentation and user conflicts on private property. Policy 3.8.4 Participate in federal recreation planning on federal lands and state park planning on State lands. Policy 3.8.5 Support accessible park and recreation opportunities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Policy 3.8.6 Support efforts to coordinate recreation planning between park and recreation districts, school districts, irrigation districts and cities. Policy 3.8.7 Work with Unincorporated Communities that express an interest in parks, open spaces and community centers. Policy 3.8.8 Coordinate trail design and funding with transportation system plans and support efforts to provide and manage rural trail segments and bicycle routes. Policy 3.8.9 Support the Committee on Recreational Assets in identifying priority recreational projects, including incorporating as appropriate, elements of the Committee on Recreational Assets into this Plan. Policy 3.8.10 Update County Code as needed to define rural recreational uses such as private parks. Page 7 rev 5-11-11 5ecU'ow 39 DestCwatWvL Resort PoL%cL'es Note - the existing destination resort comprehensive plan section is being retained Goals and Policies (1 13 11) Goal 1 Provide for deyelopment of destination reserts on the County consostent w*th Statewide Planning Goal 8 in a manner that we! compat-We wkh farm and forest uses, existing rural development, and o n a -manner that will maintain important natural features, sue habotat of threatened or endangered species, streams, rivers significant wetlan" poloey 3.9.1 DeS.;eh-utes GeuRty shall adept a Fnap shewing where desciRatieR Fesens em be-, ResG Pelicy 3.9.2 Desdnatien r-esena shall eHly be allewed withim areas shown en the " „ and when the resen cemplies with the r-equeFements ef Geal 8, GRS 197.435 te '97.467, and Desehutes County Cede i 8d W. eeneur-r-ently Fie seener- than 30 Fnenths frem the date the map was pFeyk>u* adapted ^r amended as aeser-i ed in n....ehut G r^ a 21.23. r Reficy 3.9.4 Work %4M Feseft developers and county residents to identify adveme impeas of resens Goal 2 Provide a process for the siting of destination reserts on rural land-s that haye been mapped by Deschutes County as eligible for this purpose-. Peliey 3.9.6 The County shall ensure that destinatien r-eSOFtS aFe eempatible with the site and adjacent land uses thr-eugh enaetmeFit ef 'and use r-egbilatielis that, a ' , wetlands; and b. Leeation and design ef impr-eyements and aetWities in a manner- that will ayeid FHFal tFaRspermt4en system. in er-deF te adequately assess the effect an the I Wed to the r-eleyaRt read autherity. DRAFT DESCHUTES COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN-2010 PC REV 1-13-1 1 47 CHAPTER 3 RURAL GROWTH MANAGEMENT SECTION 3.9 DESTINATION RESORTS features, feature aedvitle The adjac s will ayeid est L.I: h us ent 'and 9F minimize the . and Fna;nteRa es, adyeFse effects shall qHe Ree L L. u between lude.- h ' r fe neesF bee- Pelie 3 9 8 The Co s, landscap unt ma ad ed areas, and eth e t addid l ' er- similar types fvarur@ q ! d rT h d y . . aAd sur-F Policy y y eUnding 'an p ena a d uses. use FeStF Gt A GRS to e ASUFe t at pFepo se . , eyer-nigh uses lim t ' ited te type s and levels neee Fesiden r ssar-y to Fneet the need uses, ti-al ee s ef ViSiWFS mmer to th eial e f Pel-e 3 9 10 The-zen ing h ll o l d l y . . s a ne u e F f fleasur-e that assure that deye eped Pefiet 9 9 11 For each a roved reseM maint i d h h M . . pp a n a sp Fea s eet s e ng at minimum, jets r ifnecressert r ~pqeeage~ acr. Goal 3 Promode for the sitin of de tin t i t f ili i h g s a diversify the reereationall o or on resor ac t es t at enhanee and t iti d f D pp County, un es an ecenemy o eschutes Stmewide Planning ' shall, sited hi Desehutes Geuney on the-following aFeas r net b r ..r ra. a~un an the staff and management "r the ef farm 'and w'thiR a High Value Crop f _ r-~edemimantly ..Feet rcc^Glass -r-tsl-s-rvresc-la ds '-rwttt'ti-ate-net. 48 DRAFT DESCHUTES COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - 2010 PC REV 1-13-11 CHAPTER 3 RURAL GROWTH MANAGEMENT SECTION 3.9 DESTINATION RESORTS d On areas rotected G l 5 - - i k l d d h ' . p as ea - r esour ees n an ac n lan where all eonflietin h b h*bl ow e ge eefnpr-e ens ye d h G l 5 g uses ave een pFe te p Feseume; e Es eciall sensidye be am h b bit t d li t d te ffeteet t e ea l . p y g g e a a ; an as s e b th Or- n D t t f Fi h d Wildlif i ow, e i f d: y e ege epar men e s an e Fi ' ju y as uF ieF this r-equiFengenu Pelicy 3.9.13 T-e assur-e that r-esen deyelepment does net eenfliet with Or-egen Reyis-ed aFeasa . Wildlife Combining Zone, that the Ceunty has ehesen te I. Antelepe Range near- Her-se Ridge and Mikan; 2. Elk Habkat AFea; and b. Wlldiife Pr-ieFity Area, identified em the '999 QDFW Fnap submitted t9 1-cri-me t e. Lands zened Open Spaee and GenseFvatien l u• 6RI,VJ .fin 4^ned Per-st I se 1 /C !\f• e. IFFigated lands zoned Exelusaye Farm Use (EFLJ) haYiRg 40 or- gFeateF I h. Lands designated UlFban ReseFve Area under- QRS 195. 145- i. Platted , ' , 3 9 13 er 3 9 14 destinatien r-e seF* s ma , G l 8 Q R i d . . . . , - y, pursuant te i oa , r-egen ey se i ted i t be s n the fellewing are a. FeFest Use 2 (F ! Mult ple Use A-SHCU lture (MUA , (RR 10) e 'Fr-i ated lands zened Exel si F U EFU h i l h 40 . g u ve aFFR se ( ) a y ng ess t an ee same ewneFship haying less than 60 ir-Figated 1 DRAFT DESCHUTES COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - 2010 PC REV 1-13-1 1 49 CHAPTER 3 RURAL GROWTH MANAGEMENT SECTION 3.9 DESTINATION RESORTS GFdofianee 20'0 024 sha" remain on the ewner-shipsi 50 DRAFT DESCHUTES COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN -2010 PC REV 1-13-11 CHAPTER 3 RURAL GROWTH MANAGEMENT SECTION 3.9 DESTINATION RESORTS sect~ow 3.10 area spec~fLc PoU'ctes Goals 2 through 6 and Policies 3.10.5 through 3. 10.8 are retained intact from the revised 1979 Plan Policy 3. 10.4 is substantially similar to 23.40.020(F)(1)(i) in the revised 1979 Plan Goals and Policies (1 1-3-14,4-27-11 and 5-1 1-11) Goal 1 Create area specific land use policies and/or regulations when requested by a community and only after an extensive public process. Policy 3. 10.1 Maintain a list of communities interested in area specific policies and as resources permit, initiate public processes to address local issues. South Deschutes County Policy 3.10.2 Develop a south county community plan and adopt it as a subsection of this Plan. Policy 3.10.3 Support the leadership of the Department of Environmental Quality in working with the community to address groundwater protection issues. Policy 3.10.4 To the maximum extent allowed by law, reinvest net proceeds from the development or sale of County-owned real property in the La Pine Neighborhood Planning Area, now in the City of La Pine, into future improvements such as roads, parks, open space development and maintenance, public buildings and on-site and off -site water and wastewater facility improvements or expansion, in the City of La Pine or Regional Problem Solving study area. Regional Problem Solving - This section has been retained substantially intact Goal 2 Preserve water and air quality, reduce wildfire hazards and protect wildlife habitat. Goal 3 Ensure that domestic water derived from groundwater meets safe drinking water standards. Goal 4 Develop an equitable, market-driven system, that reduces the potential development of existing lots in floodplains, wetlands, mule deer migration corridors and areas susceptible to groundwater pollution. Goal S Create a new neighborhood, primarily residential in character, between.La Pine and Wickiup Junction, that provides services efficiently, sustains economic development and reduces adverse impacts to groundwater quality in South Deschutes County. Goal 6 Explore innovative sewage treatment and disposal methods. Policy 3.10.5 The County shall continue to work with landowners, citizens, community organizations and governmental agencies at the local, state and federal level to: a. Continue collaborative work on the Regional Problem Solving project. Page 8 rev 5-11-11 b. Develop, review and implement [and use policies and development standards that will ensure that agreed-upon solutions from the Regional Problem Solving project are enacted to the maximum extent possible. c. Acquire land from the Bureau of Land Management between La Pine and Wickiup junction, west of Highway 97, to develop as a new neighborhood. d. Conduct feasibility studies regarding development of a new neighborhood. Such studies may include, but are not limited to: a master design plan, development costs and funding options, water and sewer system feasibility, traffic impacts, and zoning codes and governance issues. e. Install and monitor innovative on-site sewage treatment and disposal (septic) systems on privately owned parcels in the Regional Problem Solving project area as part of the La Pine National Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Demonstration Project funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and in cooperation with the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. f. Work cooperatively with the U.S. Geological Survey and Oregon Water Resources Department during well water sampling and analysis to advance three-dimensional groundwater and nutrient fate and transport modeling in the south Deschutes County area. Policy 3.10.6 The County shall implement and monitor in accordance with DCC 23.44.030(D), a Transferable Development Credit program as a means to redirect potential growth away from residential lots in subdivisions throughout the region into the La Fine Neighborhood Planning Area. The County shall establish a Transfer of Development Credit Review Committee to assist in analyzing and recommending any changes deemed appropriate to the Transfer of Development Credit program. Policy 3.10.7 The County shall continue to evaluate means to reduce nitrate loading from on- site sewage disposal systems by exploring innovative on-site sewage treatment and disposal technology, retrofitting of existing substandard or inappropriately located disposal systems, expansion of sewer systems, development of standards such as an effective lot area or variable lot area requirements, or other measures that will accomplish the goals. Policy 3.10.8 New residential subdivisions and partitions in the La Pine Urban Unincorporated Community shall be connected to a community water system and either the La Pine Special Sewer District sewage treatment system or a community waste water treatment facility that meets Oregon Department of Environmental Quality standards. be preemed in the saFne manner- as e"uasi-judieial-plan Oregon Military Site Policy 3.10.9 Support an overlay zone for property owned and/or utilized by the Oregon Military Department to protect the military site and neighboring properties from noise and land use conflicts. Regional Coordination Page 9 rev 5-11-II Policy 3,10. 10 Coordinate with Jefferson County and Crooked River Ranch residents as needed. Deschutes junction These policies are going though a separate process and will be incorporated when adopted Page 10 rev 5-11-11 Draft Text Amendments Chapter 3 Page I rev 5-1 1-11 5eot%ow 3.4 R v mL E7cowomH Background Economic development is critically important to maintaining local quality of life. When the Statewide Planning system was initiated, farming and forestry were strongly protected because they were the primary economic drivers statewide, as well as for Deschutes County. Statewide Planning Goal 9, Economic Development and Oregon Administrative Rule 660-009 apply to areas inside urban growth boundaries and are intended to ensure an adequate land supply for business and employment growth. The Rule defines the preparation of Economic Opportunity Analyses (EOA) to identify and promote a diverse economy. Rural Economy 2008-2009 Source: Economic Development for Central Oregon website • The top three economic sectors in 2009 were: retail trade, leisure and hospitality, educational and health services ■ Median income for a family of four in 2008 was $63,500 • A 2009 list of top private employers shows Sunriver at #3 and Eagle Crest at # 12 and Black Butte Ranch at#15 ■ 2009 unemployment ranged from approximately 13%-16% - up from 5.3% in 2000 Source: Fishing, Hunting, Wildlife Viewing and Shel fishing in Oregon, 2008, May 2009, Prepared for the Oregon Deportment of Fish and Wildlife by Dean Runyon Associates • A total of $78 million was spent in Deschutes County in 2008 on fishing, hunting and wildlife viewing Source: Oregon State University Extension Oregon Agricultural Information Network, Deschutes County Agricultural Commodity Sales for 2008 and 2009 • Over $26 million in crop and livestock sales in 2008 (revised estimate) • Over $19 million in crop and livestock sales in 2009 (preliminary estimate) Source: County GIS • There are 5 developed Rural Commercial lots • There are 4 developed Rural Industrial lots Economic Trends Deschutes County's economy was initially built around farming and logging. As those sectors declined, recreation and tourism increased as people were drawn to the beauty and opportunities to recreate on public lands. The high quality of life became a draw for employers and employees alike. Until recently, the building sector boomed as new housing was built to meet both increased housing demand and the real estate speculation that followed. Housing prices rose so high that workforce housing affordability became a limiting factor in economic growth. The period of strong growth ended with the national recession that began in late 2007, leading to failing housing prices and rising unemployment. A partner for the County in promoting a healthy economy is Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO). This private non-profit organization is dedicated to diversifying the three county regional economy by attracting new investment and jobs. This organization also Page 2 rev 5-11-II tracks the local economy. As noted above, statewide land use goals and rules promote growth in urban areas and protect rural areas from growth. Still, there are economic opportunities that can be supported by the County. Farming and forestry and related businesses • Economic opportunities in these sectors are discussed in the Agriculture and Forest sections of this Plan. Recreation and tourism ■ These sectors include the income from hunting, fishing and wildlife viewing that are discussed in the Wildlife section of this Plan. Also included here are Mt Bachelor ski resort and other area resorts. This sector is anticipated to continue growing. Unincorporated Communities ■ New commercial and industrial uses are permitted in unincorporated communities. These uses are limited in size. See Chapter 4 for more information. Home-based businesses ■ Although not a major economic player, for many rural residents the opportunity to run a small business out of their home provides extra income. Home businesses are regulated tightly on agricultural land by the state, and by the county through the home occupation code. Green Employment ■ New initiatives for green energy take advantage of the local abundance of resources. See the Energy section of this Plan. Bend Airport ■ The Bend Airport is owned and managed by the City of Bend as a municipal airport with supporting aviation associated businesses. Aviation industries are also a major focus of EDCO. As of 2010 the City of Bend and Deschutes County are working to create a new master plan for the area that will promote future aviation related business while protecting the nearby rural residences from aviation-related impacts. Coordination The County can support and coordinate with agencies, organizations and juridictions in promoting economic development such as coordinating on the Regional Economic Opportunity Analysis for Un-Met Large-Lot Industrial Sites due to be completed in 2010. Environment • Deschutes County's quail of life is increasingly recognized as an important factor in economic development and can be viewed as a strategic resource to be managed for its Iong-term contributions as a tourist destination to employee retention and locational decisions for industrial recruitment. Rural Commercial and Rural Industrial In Deschutes County there are a handful of properties zoned Rural Commercial and Rural Industrial. These designations recognize uses that predated State land use laws. New commercial or industrial sites are controlled by State regulation and additional development is anticipated to be minimal and only for specific sites, such as around the Bend Airport Rural Commercal Page 3 rev 5-II-11 The Rural Commercial plan designation applies to specific exception areas located outside unincorporated communities and urban growth boundaries. The rural commercial uses and services in these areas are limited in size and scope to those that are less intensive than uses allowed In Unincorporated Communities. The uses and densities are limited by the zoning, thereby maintaining rural integrity. The Rural Commercial designation applies to the following acknowledged exception areas: • Deschutes Junction • Deschutes River Woods Store • Pine Forest • Rosland • Spring River As a part of State required Periodic Review, a Rural Commercial designation was applied to Deschutes Junction, Deschutes River Woods Store and Spring River. These areas had previously been designated Rural Service Centers, but a new Unincorporated Communities Rule (OAR 660-022) defined "rural service centers" in such a way that these areas no longer match the criteria. The Rural Commercial plan designation and zoning brings each of these three areas into compliance with state rules by adopting zoning to ensure that they remain rural and that the uses allowed are less intensive than those allowed in unincorporated communities as defined in OAR 660-022. The County has recently applied a new Rural Commercial plan designation to Rosland (2002) and Pine Forest (2007) commercial centers which historically were committed to commercial type uses prior to the adoption of zoning regulations. Rural Commercial Designated Areas The Deschutes Junction Rural Commercial boundary includes 1.77 acres, bounded by Tumalo Road on the South, Highway 97 on the East, with the remainder surrounded by Agricultural lands (EFU) and Rural Residential (MUA-10). The Deschutes River Woods Store Rural Commercial boundary includes 4.99 acres bounded by Baker Road on the North, Highway 97 on the East, railroad tracks and Cheyenne Road on the West and Morningstar Christian School on the South. The surrounding land is zoned Rural Residential (RR-10). The Deschutes River Woods residential subdivision is adjacent to this property. The Pine Forest Rural Commercial boundary includes approximately 2.0 acres bounded by Pine Forest Drive and Burgess Road. The remainder is surrounded by exceptions land zoned RR-10. The Rosland Rural Commercial boundary includes approximately 4.5 acres near the intersection of Burgess and River Pine Roads. The remainder is surrounded by exceptions land zoned RR 10. The Spring River Rural Commercial boundary includes 9.16 acres bounded by Spring River Road on the North, Lunar Drive on the East and additional commercial and residential uses on the South and West. The surrounding land is zoned Rural Residential (RR-10). Rural Industrial Page 4 rev 5-11-11 The Rural Industrial plan designation applies to specific exception areas located outside unincorporated communities and urban growth boundaries. The Rural Industrial plan designation and zoning brings these areas into compliance with state rules by adopting zoning to ensure that they remain rural and that the uses allowed are less intensive than those allowed in unincorporated communities as defined in OAR 660-022. The Rural Industrial designation applies to the following acknowledged exception areas. ■ Redmond Military ■ Deschutes junction ■ Bend Auto Recyclers • Wickiup Junction Rural Industrial Designated Areas The Redmond Military site consists of tax lot 15130000001 16 and is 35.42 acres, bounded by the Redmond Urban Growth Boundary to the west and agricultural lands (EFU) surrounding the remainder of the property. The Deschutes junction site consists of the following tax tots: 161226COGO i 02: (15.61 , bounded by 161226GO001 1 1 (6.23 aer-es) aFid 161226GO00301 (6.12 aeFes). These tax lots are 0 ndustFial lands te the east; south and wesr= Tax let 161226r.900107 is beWlded by Desehutes Mar-leat Read te the neFth, agNeultur-al land (GFU) te the westj and ather rural industNal lands to the em and setah. 1612260000107 (9.05 acres). 161260000106 (4.33 acres), 1 6 1 2260000 [02 (1.41 acres) 161226COOO 114 (230 acres) portions 1 6 1 2260000300 (12.9 acres). 1612260000301 (8.93 acres). 161226A000203 (1.5 acres) and those portions 161226A0001 I I located west of the BuClin on N ern-Santa Fe railroad tracks (16.45 acres). Generally, the Deschutes Junction site is bordgred on the west by Highway 97, on the east by to Burlington Northern Railroad on the north by Nichols Market Road (except for a portion of 1612226A0001 11) and on the south by EFU-zoned RcgRc y owned bX the City of Bend. Bend Auto Recyclers consists of tax lot 1712030000111 and is 13.41 acres, bounded by Highway 97 to the west, and Rural Residential (MUA-10) lands to east, north and south. Wickiup junction consists of tax lot 21 10360000104 and is 12.67 acres, bounded by Rosland Road on the southwest with forest lands surrounding the remainder of the property. Future of Deschutes County Economy A key to economic growth in Deschutes County is to recognize and protect the natural resources that contribute to the quality of life that draws both employers and employees as well as tourists to the area. A 2010 report on Deschutes County's economy by Headwaters Economics and Economic Development for Central Oregon outlined a number of recommendations to increase economic diversity and resiliency. Areas where the County can consider focusing its attention are: promoting housing diversity, local amenities, better transportation access and higher education. According to the report, public incentives are also helpful. Page 5 rev 5-11-1 1 Given the State emphasis on economic development inside cities, the County's primary role is to cooperate with both EDCO and cities. Coordinating with cities, agencies and organizations that are actively promoting economic development can be an effective use of resources. As an example of local partnering, in 2010 the County initiated a Regional Economic Opportunity Analysis to identify the need for large-lot industrial sites. From a rural perspective, working with the agriculture and forest sectors to encourage new uses as discussed in those sections of this Plan is another option. Others are supporting sustainable recreation, tourism and commercial alternative energy projects. Finally, home based businesses that minimize impacts on rural neighbors can also be encouraged. Page 6 rev 5-II-II .SeOtLOw 3.8 RANI ReWRU'ow Background Recreation is an important quality of life issue for Deschutes County and recreational tourism is an important part of the economy (see Section 3.4). Both residents and visitors are drawn by the extensive public lands, seasonal climate and wide variety of activities and settings. Recreation opportunities include places set aside for specific activities such as campgrounds or sports fields as well as passive spaces such as natural areas. The primary focus of recreation in rural Deschutes County is outdoor recreation. Outdoor activities promote healthy communities by encouraging people to enjoy an active lifestyle and by providing opportunities to reconnect with the natural world. The Central Oregon Visitor Association, a regional voice for the tourist industry, reported in their 2008 Annual Report that 2.5. million visitors came to Central Oregon in 2006, approximately 60% of whom were here for destination resort vacation travel. That report showed that in 2007 travel impacts for Deschutes County totaled over $470 million and supported over 5,400 jobs. The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is the agency responsible for overall coordination on park planning. That agency regularly produces a Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) which helps in planning and ranking recreation needs. Statewide Planning Goal 8, Recreation and Oregon Administrative Rule 660-034 address recreation, but do not require local governments to provide park and recreation services. The County does not have a parks department. Instead it coordinates with the federal and state agencies, local park districts and private entities that provide park and recreational opportunities. Coordination assures that resources are used efficiently and duplication is avoided. Federal Recreation Recreation Opportunities on Federal Lands The federal government, primarily the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management, govern over 76% of the lands in the Deschutes County. Those lands are managed for a mix of uses, including recreation. They provide opportunities for a wide variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, hunting, off-road vehicle riding, rock climbing, kayaking or siding. Deschutes National Forest - Sustainable Recreation The Deschutes National Forest is developing a strategy for sustainable recreation. A national team has been working on this concept and have drafted a framework. Recreational lands provide an opportunity to improve health through physical activity, contribute to local economies, provide needed environmental services such as clean water and preserve important national treasures. At the same time, there are unprecedented challenges to providing quality recreation including deteriorating recreation facilities, degraded natural areas, growth in demand for recreational spaces and facilities and inadequate funding. Page 7 rev 5-11-11 By focusing on the three spheres that frame sustainability - environmental, social and economic, and investing in a community's ability to lead, a recreation program for the Deschutes National Forest has the potential to greatly contribute to the agency's mission. The majority of the National Forest lands are available for outdoor recreation including the defined areas listed below. ■ Winter Recreation Areas - such as Crescent Lake Area, McKenzie Pass Area or Three Creek Lake Area ■ Resorts with Special Use Permits from the Deschutes National Forest such as Cultus Lake Resort, Elk Lake Resort or Paulina Lake Resort • Three Sisters Wilderness Area Bureau of Land Management (BLM) The Upper Deschutes Resource Management Plan was completed by the Bureau of Land Management in 2005. The Plan directs management of approximately 400,000 acres of land in Central Oregon. It describes the overall vision and goals for the planning area and includes area-specific plans and objectives. The majority of the Bureau of Land Management lands are available for outdoor recreation including the defined areas listed below. ■ Recreation Areas - such as Cline Buttes Recreation Area, La Pine Recreation Area or Millican Valley OHV Area ■ Oregon Badlands Wilderness Area Other Federal Recreation Sites The Newberry National Volcanic Monument Comprehensive Management Plan covers the Newberry National Volcanic Monument and Newberry Crater National Monument The Upper Deschutes Wild and Scenic River and State Scenic Waterway Comprehensive Management Plan governs the federal wild and scenic rivers (Upper Deschutes River, Upper Whychus Creek). State Recreation Ore on Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) The SCORP,-is- prepared everIsi~ry~ea s by the Oregon Parks and Recreation DistFietDepartment (ORPD) was most recently competed and accepted by the National Park Service in 2008. The plan constitutes Oregon's five-year plan for outdoor recreation (2008- 2012). It also provides guidance for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWQF) a federal program that provides grants to state and local governments for land acquisition for outdoor recreation, and other ORPD grant programs. In most years, all states receive LWCF grant funds based on a national formula with state population being the most influential factor. To qualify for stateside LWCF funding each state must prepare a SCORP every five years The primary purRose of the SCORP is to provide recommendations to the Oregon State Park System operations administration planning, development, and recreation programs. It also provides guidance for other OPRD-administer d grant programs including the Local Grant County Op ortunity Grant Recreational Trails and All-Terrain Vehicle Programs. Page 8 rev 5-II-II Oregon's Scenic Waterways Act declares recreation, fish, and wildlife as the highest and best water uses in scenic waterways (ORS 390.835 (1)). The Scenic Waterways Act and case law govern protection of these areas. State-Parks ■ Cline Falls State Scenic Viewpoint ■ La Pine State Park ■ Pilot Butte State Scenic Viewpoint • Smith Rock State Park (internationally acclaimed rock climbing site) • Tumalo State Park Oregon Scenic Waterways ■ Upper Deschutes River • Middle Deschutes River Oregon Scenic Byways • Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway • McKenzie Pass - Santiam Pass Scenic Byway Local Recreation There are four local park and recreation special service districts established in Deschutes County. Each is governed by an elected five member Board of Directors. Together they provide a variety of parks and recreational programs for their respective communities. Bend Park and Recreation District Bend Park and Recreation District maintains and operates more than 2,000 acres of developed and undeveloped parkland, that includes 74 parks and open spaces and 56 miles of trails. Over 770 recreation programs are offered and a number of special community events are held. In 2006, Bend Park and Recreation District received the National Gold Medal Award for excellence in Park and Recreation management. This award is given to the best park and recreation agency in the nation for its population category. La Pine Park and Recreation District The La Pine Park and Recreation District was established in 1990 and covers 85 square miles in south Deschutes County, including the City of La Pine. The first Board of Directors was elected at the time of formation, but a tax rate was not established or approved by voters until May, 2009. Before the tax was approved the district was managed by committed volunteers. The first director was hired in January, 2010 allowing the district to build a solid foundation for future growth. Redmond Area Park and Recreation District Redmond Area Park and Recreation District was established in 1975. The district's facilities include the Cascade Swim Center(CSC) and CSC Park, the RAPRD Activity Center, the High Desert Sports Complex, Borden Beck Park, and undeveloped parks at Majestic Ridge in Redmond and outside the city limits at Tetherow Crossing. The district sponsors a wide variety of recreation programs. Sisters Park and Recreation District Page 9 rev 5-11-11 The Sisters Park & Recreation District was established in 1995 under the name of an earlier non-profit called Sisters Organization of Activities and Recreation (SOAR). The district serves Sisters and the outlying areas of about 14,000 residents. In 2009 the name of the organization was changed from SOAR to Sisters Park & Recreation District. County Parks The only public parks the County maintains are a section of the County Fairgrounds and the Worrell Wayside in downtown Bend. However, although there is no County parks department, there are County-owned properties which are designated as park lands. Starting in 1994 the Cou began to designate certain sensitive properties along rivers. creeks or streams or with wildlife, wetlands Qr other values. as park lands. The intent was not to develop these lands for park use but rather to preserve lands with valuable resources for eventual turnover to a park district. The park designation means that the lands would be retained in public ownershiR unless there was a public hearing and the Board of Coun Commissioners determined that selling was in the best interest of the public. ORS 275.330 governs the disposal of these lands, stating that if they are sold the proceeds must be dedicated to park or recreation purposes. As of 2009, there were approximately 70 propera; es designgSed as Rgrk lands. These lands were designated park4ands-to protect resources such as water, wildlife or rivers (see Section 1.3). Private Recreation Private recreational sites are generally open to the public for a fee. They include destination resorts (see Section 3.9) and resort communities (see Section 4.7). Additionally there are 23 golf courses within an hour of Bend/Sunriver including award-winning layouts designed by Jack Nicklaus, Tom Fazio, David McLay Kidd, Peter Jacobsen and Tom Doak. A different type of recreation is provided by the High Desert Museum. The nationally acclaimed High Desert Museum is dedicated to broadening the understanding of the High Desert`s wildlife, culture, art and natural resources. In doing so, it strives to promote thoughtful decision making to sustain the region's natural and cultural heritage. Notable Local Sites and Activities The following are just a sample of the sites and activities available In Deschutes County. Mt Bachelor Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort with a summit of over 9,000 feet, has over 3,700 acres of varied terrain for skiers, snowboarders and Nordic skiers. Mt. Bachelor also offers restaurants, ski shops and numerous activities, from snowshoeing in the winter to hiking in the summer. Phil's Trailhead System (Central Oregon Trail Alliance) The Deschutes National Forest and Bureau of Land Management- Prineville District are recognized for having some of the best mountain biking in the nation. The Central Oregon Trail Alliance, in partnership with those agencies and other land managers build and maintain trails throughout Central Oregon. Central Oregon is a year-round destination for professional and amateur mountain bikers. Cascade Cycling Classic Page 10 rev 5-II-II The Cascade Cycling Classic is the longest consecutively run elite stage race in the country and has attracted most of North America's top cyclists and teams over the years. The quality of the race courses, the beauty of Central Oregon and the fun atmosphere of the race has made it a perennial favorite and has the competitors returning year after year. Fly Fishing The Upper Deschutes River offers fly fishing opportunities for Brook, Brown and Rainbow trout. The Upper Deschutes River has easy access either by foot, boat or SUV. Fall River, a spring fed high mountain stream 25 miles southwest of Bend is a fly fishing only river in an attractive setting. Off Highway Vehicles The Deschutes Nation Forest and Bureau of Land Management offer numerous challenging off road vehicle trials. Pole Peddle Paddle The annual Pole, Pedal, Paddle event draws approximately 2,800 participants competing as teams, tandems and individuals in a race that includes both alpine and Nordic skiing, cycling, running, paddling and sprinting from Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort to Bend's Les Schwab Amphitheater. Deschutes River Paddle Trail The Deschutes Paddle Trail, sponsored by the Bend Paddle Trail Alliance includes the navigable sections of the Deschutes River and the Little Deschutes River in Deschutes County, along with nine of the largest Cascade lakes in the County. Although the Deschutes Paddle Trail has sections that everyone can safely enjoy, the levels of difficulty include everything from placid easy sections (Class 1) to very difficult (and dangerous) sections (Class V) that are for experts only. Recreational Trends As of 2009 there were two groups working on separate aspects of recreation planning. Ad Hoc Committee on Recreational Assets: This committee was created in 2007 to promote economic development, local quality of life and health and wellness. County Commissioner Tammy Baney was co-chair of this committee. The committee identified and prioritized specific improvement projects that will enhance the County's recreational assets based on the following principles: • Restore healthy forests in the area bounded by the Deschutes River, Elk Lake and Skyline Forest • Promote accessible, dispersed recreation to diverse activities and skill sets, ■ Promote connectivity between towns ■ Leverage project investment with user group contributions ■ Coordinate with the Trust for Public Lands Deschutes County Greenprint: The non-profit Trust for Public Lands led a collaborative County- wide effort in 2007-2010 to identify lands with important natural resource, open space or recreational value. They also provided strategies for obtaining the funding needed to purchase Page. I I rev 5-11-11 and manage the lands recommended for preservation. Deschutes County was a partner in this effort (see Section 1.3). Future Opportunities With federal and state agencies as well as four local park and recreation districts, it is important to work cooperatively to assure wise use of scarce resources. The results of the Recreation Assets Committee and the Trust for Public lands will be useful in providing guidance on priority recreational projects and lands. One potential area for cooperation that came out of the public outreach for this Plan was working with federal and state agencies to ensure safe and convenient access to rivers and streams. Trails are an element of park and recreation planning where the County has the potential for active involvement. Many of the initiatives identified by the Committee on Recreational Assets are related to trails. There are numerous trails throughout the County and region that have been created and are maintained by various agencies and organizations. The goal is to tie these trails together to make movement between areas possible. Besides connecting trails, there also needs to be work done to minimize the conflicts between hikers, equestrians and bicyclists. Each of these groups have different needs from a trail system. Recreation planning always needs to address the concern that growth will lead to overuse and degradation of the assets that attract user groups. The demand for recreation can lead to crowds at wilderness areas, trails and mountain lakes, impacting the experience. Working cooperatively with all stakeholders will assure that recreation planning minimizes these potential conflicts and maximizes the available recreational opportunities. 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Using public outreach and in-depth analysis, the County can respond to the unique values and issues in defined areas. This can be done through community plans or simply adding specific policies. Three areas have been identified as of 2010 for area specific plans or policies; South County, Deschutes junction and the Oregon Military site. Other areas where community plans or policies might be initiated are Deschutes River Woods and east County. Deschutes County is committed to cooperating with residents on creating specific community plans or policies as requested and as resources permit. South Deschutes County South Deschutes County residents have expressed interest in a community plan. The 1979 Comprehensive Plan contained a section on La Pine, which was an Urban Unincorporated Community. That section has been removed because La Pine incorporated in 2006. The County remains Interested in working with residents on South County Issues. South County is also addressed in the Regional Problem Solving for south County section of this Plan. In 1998 an extensive public process led to the adoption of this section. It was created following State regulations for regional coordination. Over 20 agencies/organizations were involved and the process resulted in memorandums of understanding with 15 of those agencies/organizations. The primary issue addressed through this process was groundwater quality, although wildfire, wildlife, transportation and other issues were discussed. Some of the policies adopted were intended to use market forces to guide rural development into La Pine neighborhoods through a transfer of development rights program. Follow-up actions introduced to protect groundwater were controversial in the south County community. An attempt to require specialized nitrogen-reducing septic systems was defeated in 2009 through a ballot initiative. During the Plan update process, requests were made to remove the Regional Problem Solving section from this Plan, claiming it was inaccurate and outdated. Other residents recommended waiting until local groundwater issues are dealt with at the State level before initiating a community planning process. The regional problem solving section has been retained for the following reasons: • An extensive public and agency process was used to write this section The section was created through a State-defined process and acknowledged as in ...compliance with State land use regulations • The section is broader than just septic systems that have generated the most controversy ■ Anew review of south County has not yet been initiated That said, there is general consensus that there needs to be a new effort to engage the south County community and create an updated community plan for the area to replace this section. Page 13 rev 5.11-11 As of 20 10 the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is leading an effort to find solutions for the groundwater quality issues and the County is committed to actively cooperating in that effort The County is deferring a community plan until the active and on- going community discussion of these issues is completed. Regional Problem Solving for south Deschutes County In the 1960s and early 1970s, before statewide planning occurred in Oregon, over 15,000 lots were created in subdivisions platted south of Sunriver. Most of these parcels are less than two acres in size and use on-site septic systems to dispose of sewage. Many of them are located in areas where development is now restricted, such as floodplains, wetlands and areas with a high groundwater table where septic approval is unlikely. Since 1989, Deschutes County has been the fastest growing county in the state on a percentage basis. The rural character, attractive location on or near the Deschutes and Little Deschutes Rivers, and relatively inexpensive land prices in South Deschutes County have led to a burgeoning population. The current estimated population of up to 16,000 residents (over 10,000 permanent) would make this area the second largest city in Oregon east of the Cascades were it incorporated, exceeded only by the city of Bend. Impacts to groundwater, the source of drinking water in this area, air quality, wetlands and mule deer . r.1 migration and the risks to human life and property from wildfires have increased significantly over time. In 1996, Deschutes County and the Department of Land Conservation and Development recognized that significant consequences could occur from the pattern of development and began a collaborative project known as Regional Problem Solving Project for South Deschutes County. The Regional Problem Solving (RPS) project area encompasses approximately 42 square miles between Sunriver to the north and La Pine to the south, and includes thousands of small-subdivided lots, and some larger parcels, throughout southern Deschutes County. The RPS project area is a landscape with a geologic history that produced sediments of volcanic origin that were deposited in a basin over past eons. These conditions are the result of lava flows from the west (Cascades) and east (Newberry) that periodically dammed and shifted the course of the Deschutes River, creating the La Pine Basin, where the deposition of sediments has occurred, sometimes burying older forests. Volcanic eruptions such as the one at Mt. Mazama (Crater Lake) approximately 6,800 years ago have contributed significantly to the volume of sediment deposited in the basin. The Mt. Mazama eruption is the source of volcanic material that has formed the predominant soil in the area. At an elevation of 4200 feet, the climate in the region is one of cool nighttime temperatures with a short frost-free summer that averages less than 100 days annually and a winter period of five or six months where snow can reside on the ground at any time. The rivers receive Page 14 rev 5-11 -11 significant input from cool spring fed waters. The groundwater is mostly derived from snowmelt in the high Cascades to the west, and is also relatively cool. The development of thousands of small lots in the RPS project area is therefore superimposed upon highly permeable, rapidly draining soils and a high groundwater table with relatively cold- water temperatures. The overwhelming majority of the lots are served by on-site sewage disposal systems (septic systems), including standard drain fields, cap and fill systems, and more recently sand-filter systems. Nitrates, a by-product of septic systems and an indicator of human pathogens, are poorly retained in the fast draining soils and do not easily break down due to the cool groundwater temperature. As a result, loading of nitrates occurs in the shallow groundwater aquifer that underlies this region. The presence of a high level of nitrates is of great concern because this same aquifer is the source of drinking water for the residents in the area. A recent US Geological Survey study of groundwater in Central Oregon concludes that groundwater in the area is connected to nearby surface waters, including the Deschutes and Little Deschutes Rivers. Through the sampling of numerous wells in the RPS project area the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is predicting that nitrate in the groundwater will approach unsafe levels, principally as a result of the cumulative effect of sewage disposal with on-site septic systems, in the near future. Levels of nitrate are elevated in several localized areas within the RPS project area. However the majority of wells show very low nitrate levels at this time and surface water contamination has not been documented. Due to the existing pattern and density of development DEQ is predicting that nitrate levels will continue to increase over time, even if measures were taken now to alter the development pattern in the RPS project area. If measures are delayed much longer, the consequences could become more serious, possibly resulting in unsafe levels of nitrates in groundwater and drinking water. More definitive information is expected to be available in the next few years, regarding the timing of nitrate movement in groundwater and the overall impact of nitrate from septic systems to groundwater and possible surface water pollution. The DEQ and Deschutes County will complete additional groundwater investigations and testing of innovative sewage treatment and disposal systems to reduce the impact on groundwater from nitrogen in household sewage, with grants from the US Environmental Protection Agency. The results from these studies will not be known for several years. Studying different approaches to on-site sewage treatment and disposal may lead to affordable technological advances that can be applied to new and possibly existing systems. In the meantime, the region will continue to grow and nitrate loading from on-site systems will continue to increase. Some measures may need to be implemented in the future to address groundwater pollution and other impacts that could result from the development of the thousands of small size subdivided lots in South Deschutes County. The creation of a new neighborhood between La Pine and Wickiup junction as an alternative to building fewer houses on the remaining vacant small lots appears to hold much promise. A market-driven transferable development credits program could assist in the redirection of growth from the existing subdivisions into this new neighborhood. A development standard or sewage disposal rule that requires an effective lot area of 1.5 acres for new dwellings served by an on-site septic system may need to be considered. The acreage requirement would need to be based on the long-term balance between nitrate loading from Page IS rev 5-II-II septic systems and dilution from precipitation that infiltrates the land. An effective lot area should include contiguous or non-contiguous vacant land within a specified distance from the proposed building site. For these reasons, Deschutes County has determined that it is appropriate to adopt comprehensive plan goals and policies to recognize the importance in protecting groundwater and other resources and the need to continue to work on the RPS project for South Deschutes County. Nitrates - Health and groundwater impacts; septic system impacts and studies High levels of nitrates In drinking water are a cause of methemoglobinemia (blue baby syndrome) in infants and have been linked to cancer and weakening of immune system in the elderly. Recent epidemiologic studies indicate that chronic long-term exposure to low levels (2.5 mg/L) of nitrates can increase the risks for certain types of cancers. Nitrate levels are often used as an indicator for the transmission capabilities of other pathogenic agents. Surface waters are very sensitive to eutrophication by the addition of nutrients; nitrate is an indicator of nutrient loading. A natural background level of nitrates would be less than I mg/L. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has set the safe water drinking standard (Maximum Contaminant Level or MCL) for nitrate at 10 mg/L. The DEQ is required to declare a region a Groundwater Management Area If nitrate concentration reaches 7 mg/L. This would require a plan to protect and restore groundwater quality. Deschutes County Planning and Environmental Health are only slightly ahead by starting and developing their plans proactively. On-site septic systems are the only significant source of nitrates in the La Pine sub-basin. The La. Pine sub-basin has many conditions that allow for little denitrification of wastewater to occur, rapidly draining soil, shallow, well oxygenated groundwater, very short growing season, cold temperature, not much hydraulic gradient. Most of the development has taken place in the very bottom of the sub-basin over shallow groundwater and on small lots served by wells from an unconfined aquifer. In 1980-81 contamination of the aquifer from septic systems had already occurred in the La Pine core area. (La Pine Aquifer Management Plan, Century West, 1982). A community sewer system was required to remedy the situation. A 1995 well monitoring study by DEQ showed that after I I years of sewer, the nitrate levels in the La Pine core area had receded but were still at "unsafe levels." This is an indication that the recovery time for the aquifer is lengthy. The 1995 monitoring study also revealed the existence of five areas in the RPS project area, not including the core area of La Pine, where nitrate levels are greater than usual background levels. Nitrate levels are as high as 4.8 to 5.9 mg/L in three of these areas and as high as 3 mg/L in the other two. The 1995 monitoring study was part of a modeling effort by the DEQ to estimate the impact of septic systems on the groundwater. The initial results of the model indicate that at existing (1994) development the aquifer would reach nitrate levels of 7 mg/I by 2005. Since the collection of samples in 1994 there are approximately 700 additional residences in the RPS project area using on-site septic systems. The model is limited because it is two-dimensional. and does not account for flow in or out of its boundaries. Page 16 rev 5-11 -11 A grant from the US Environmental Protection Agency will allow significant work to begin in 1999 to help with a solution to the problem of high nitrate levels. The primary purpose of the. grant is to study new technologies in on-site septic systems. Part of the grant will be used to continue increasing the groundwater monitoring network and complete additional analysis of nitrate movement in the groundwater using a three dimensional model. The innovative septic system program was started in 1998 through the RPS project and DEQ grant funding and is expected to increase significantly with the new federal grant. The purpose is to try new technologies that appear to be capable of reducing nitrate levels. Besides nitrate reduction there are many other aspects of new technology that need to be examined before widespread applications for the general public can occur. Over the past five years the USGS has developed a groundwater flow model of the entire Upper Deschutes Basin. The model will be used as the basis for an analysis of the impacts of nitrates from on-site systems to help answer the following three questions: Where should additional monitoring wells be set up for continuous monitoring of nitrate plumes from residential development? What density does development need to be set at to minimize impact on groundwater quality? ■ What variations of impact due to location are therein the La Pine sub-basin? The DEQ rules require a minimum of an acre for standard system and a half-acre for pressure or sand filters in rapidly draining soils. This is a statewide rule and the authors were probably looking at rainfall amount from a typical Willamette Valley year to provide dilution. Mixing wastewater from a typical single-family residence with the recharge provided by yearly precipitation in Southern Deschutes County, it requires 2.5 acres for a standard system and 1.5 acres for a sand filter to maintain a recharge concentration at or below 7 me. This estimate is on the conservative side because it does not account for inflow, outflow, or upflow from other areas. Areas such as Fall River Estates, Wild River and Ponderosa Pines do not require as much acreage to achieve an adequate amount of mixing and dilution of nitrates because they are located in areas of higher precipitation at the western edge of the aquifer. Also, the aquifer gradient is steeper resulting in more dilution due to higher groundwater flow rates. La Pine and portions of Oregon Water Wonderland and Stage Stop Meadows subdivisions served by sewer systems are also not contributing to the overall nitrate-loading problem in the region. Legssladon In October 1998, Congress passed legislation to assist Deschutes County in purchasing a 540- acre tract of land from the Bureau of Land Management This tract is located between La Pine and Wickiup Junction, west of Highway 97 and east of Huntington Road. A sewer line between the communities of La Pine and Wickiup Junction runs through the property. This property is intended to be the site of a new neighborhood that will be serviced by sewer and water systems, and paved roads. Residential use will predominate, although community needs such as a senior center, library, assisted living facility and limited neighborhood commercial uses may be developed. A design process known as a "charrette" occurred in November 1998. This design workshop occurred over a three-day period with the participation of over 80 people from the community. Page 17 rev 5-11-11 The initial design encompasses a neighborhood primarily residential in character with sewer, water and a road network of paved streets and access roads without curbs. A setback of 300 feet from Highway 97 has been incorporated into the eastern boundary of the design. A senior center and assisted living facilities are included in the southern part of the property adjacent to the community of La Pine. This preliminary design will be evaluated to determine lot sizes and density, development costs, phasing of development and the ability to use transferable development credits as a tool for the overall development of the new neighborhood. Tronsferoble Development Credits A TDC (Transferable Development Credit) Program has been developed to redirect some of the future development of residential dwellings from lots served by on-site sewage disposal (septic) systems to the residentially zoned districts in the Neighborhood Planning Area in the La Pine UUC that will be connected to water and sewer systems. A TDC is a severable interest in real property that represents the right to construct a single-family dwelling and an on-site sewage disposal system. The TDC program code has been adopted in compliance with the provisions of ORS 94.53 I. The essential elements of the TDC program are to be codified in DCC Title 11, County Owned Land and Property, of the County Code. The TDC program is intended to redirect some of the future residential growth from existing subdivisions in South Deschutes County, also identified as the "sending area" where TDC's are allocated to eligible lots, into the Neighborhood Planning Area, also referred to as the "receiving area" where TDC's are required to be redeemed based on a net developable acreage formula. If successful the TDC program will reduce the overall impact from development in flood plains, wetlands, deer migration corridors and areas susceptible to groundwater pollution from nitrates. It will also help to maintain open space and preserve the rural character of the area by reducing the overall density of development that would otherwise exist in the future if a dwelling were built on every legal lot. In the sending area the TDC program will operate in a voluntary, market-driven manner. Those property owners who choose to sell their TDC's will retain ownership of the underlying land on which certain uses, such as camping, wood cutting, vegetation management, agricultural use and construction of a small storage structure will be allowed. A Conservation Easement will be placed on the property that will prohibit the construction of a single-family dwelling and on-site sewage disposal system on the property. Property owners who sell their TDC's and enter into a Conservation Easement restricting future uses on their property may elect to sell the deed for the underlying property to a willing buyer. Public Participation REOLONAL M OK" SOLMO FOR SOVFM OGlCM1 M C4%M FINN. REPORT FOR . THE OREGON LAND CONSERVATION S OeM.OPMEIIT COMMISSION W M 0MIUMCOMY caw [1Y oEYELOPMENYGEOAXWOW U The RPS project has involved all aspects of the community, including property owners, interest groups, public agencies and government at the local, state and federal levels. Over 20 stakeholder meetings and 5 public forums were held. Eight newsletters and other mailings have been sent out to an extensive mailing list of property owners and other interested individuals, community organizations and local governments. The local press has covered this topic with a Page 18 rev 5-11 -11 number of articles and news reports on several occasions. According to written surveys the top three priorities for the residents of South Deschutes County are: 1) to retain open space to maintain the rural character of the area; 2) to not allow septic systems in areas of high groundwater; and, 3) to allow for experimentation with alternative methods of sewage disposal. Among the least favored options was extending sewer throughout the region due to the high cost associated with this expansion. However, several small sewer systems exist in the region and people commented and tested at public meetings and hearings that the option of using sewer systems to dispose of sewage should continue to be explored. To ensure that public involvement was as great as possible regarding proposed amendments in 1998 to the comprehensive plan and zoning ordinance, an additional newsletter was mailed that contained a notice of public hearings before the Deschutes County Planning Commission and the Board of County Commissioners. The newsletter also described various aspects of the RPS program, characterized design elements of the new neighborhood as a result of the design charette and encouraged people to attend a community workshop held in early December to learn more about the amendments. This newsletter was mailed to over 5,000 property owners, including the owners of all lots in the RPS project area which are zoned RR-10 and less than 2 acres in size, and the stakeholders, interest groups, agencies, etc., who had previously participated or expressed an interest in the RPS project. More detailed information about the RPS project including information on nitrates, experimental on-site technology, alternative solutions, transferable development credits and a bibliography of the studies and other sources of information used to analyze the region's problems and to formulate solutions was made available at the hearings. LCDC Acknowledgement In September 2000 the Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commission (LCDC) conducted a hearing and approved the County's request to expand the La Pine UUC to include the area formerly recognized as the Wickiup junction Rural Service Center and the New Neighborhood area. The Neighborhood area includes a tract of land the County purchased from the Bureau of Land Management and a privately owned parcel. LCDC also approved the County's comprehensive plan designation and rezoning of the area added to the La Pine UUC from resource lands zoned exclusive farm use to various planning districts that allow for the creation of a residential subdivision served by municipal water and sewer systems and paved roads. Other Area Specific Policies Oregon Military Site The Oregon Military Department has real property interests in lands outside Redmond that is used for military training. Concerns were raised by that department that the noise of their operations could disturb neighboring properties and the use of the land could be questioned. Developing an overlay zone that requires the military be notified of new development and new development be notified of the military's right to continue operations, would protect the interests of both parties. Deschutes junction A community plan was initiated for the Deschutes junction area, which includes lands designated Rural Industrial and Rural Commercial. There has been some discussion about Page 19 rev 5-11-1 1 whether this area should have been designated as a Rural Service Center during the unincorporated community evaluations. As of 2010 policies for Deschutes function are being processed in a separate but concurrent legislative process and will be incorporated into this Plan when adopted. Crooked River Ranch Crooked River Ranch a rural subdivision located between the Deschutes and Crooked Rivers straddles Deschutes and Jefferson counties It has the largest homeowner association in Oregon and contains approximately 4,000 people Access to this development occurs in Deschutes County, underscoring the importance of coordinating regularly with its residents and Jefferson County to assure safe, convenient travel routes. S. DeschutesIN. Klamath Groundwater Protection fte- t The OregonDenartment of Environmental Quality (DEO) the US Geological Survey and. Deschutes County have determined that the safety of the groundwater in southern Deschutes and northern Klamath counties is threatened by nitrate contamination from traditional onsite septic wastewater treatment systems The groundwater aquifer provides the drinking water source for most residents in this area. As of 2010. the DEO and a steering committee of local area residents are now workine with the community to findthe best way to protect the groundwater. Page 20 rev 5-11-11