2023-117-Order No. 2023-11 Recorded 4/7/2023REVIEWED Recorded in Deschutes County CJ2023-117
Steve Dennison, County Clerk
Commissioners' Journal 04/07/2023 9:23:02 AM
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For Recording Stamp Only
ORDER NO.2023-011 OF THE DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
FILE NUMBER: 247-22-000024-CU, 247-22-000025-SP, 247-22-000757-A, 247-22-
000914-A
SUBJECT PROPERTY/
OWNER: Mailing Name: HERMAN, JOHN & RENEE ETAL
Map and Taxlot: 1510100000700
Account: 135891
Situs Address: 68540 HWY 20, SISTERS, OR 97759
APPLICANT: John Herman
ATTORNEY FOR
APPLICANT: Liz Fancher
2465 NW Sacagawea Lane
Bend, OR 97703
STAFF REVIEWER: Nathaniel Miller, AICP, Associate Planner
REQUEST: The applicant request a Conditional Use Permit for commercial
activities in conjunction with farm use to establish a Meadery (Honey
Winery) with associated uses. The request also includes a Site Plan
Review for the Meadery.
APPLICABLE CRITERIA
Title 18 of the Deschutes County Code, the County Zoning Ordinance:
Chapter 18.04, Title, Purpose and Definitions
Chapter 18.16, Exclusive Farm Use Zones (EFU)
Chapter 18.80, Airport Safety Combining Zone (AS)
Chapter 18.84, Landscape Management Combining Zone (LM)
Chapter 18.56, Surface Mining Impact Area Combining Zone (SMIA)
11 7 NW Lafayette Avenue, Bend, Oregon 97703 1 P.O. Box 6005, Bend, OR 97708-6005
A,(541)388-6575 @cdd@deschutes.org @ www.deschutes.org/cd
Chapter 18.116, Supplementary Provisions
Chapter 18.120, Exceptions
Chapter 18.124, Site Plan Review
Chapter 18.128, Conditional Use
Title 22, Deschutes County Development Procedures Ordinance
II. BASIC FINDINGS
LOT OF RECORD: The subject property is a legal lot of record being platted Parcel 1 of Minor
Partition MP-02-44.
SITE DESCRIPTION: The subject 83.48-acre property is a developed ranch with 2 single-family
dwellings, farm buildings, and supporting ranch infrastructure. The majority of the property is
pastureland on the northwest and southeast sides. The developed portion of the property is along
the southwest property line which abuts Highway 20. There is a light cover of Ponderosa Pine trees
and other vegetation at the northeast, southeast, and around the ranch houses and barns. The
property is irregular in shape, and fronts on Highway 20 to the southwest and Highway 126 to the
northeast. The grade of the property is relatively even across the parcel. The subject property is
depicted in Image One below.
Image One - Subject Property
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PROPOSAL: The applicant requests a Conditional Use Permit for commercial activities in conjunction
with farm use to establish a Meadery (Honey Winery) with associated uses. The Meadery will operate
similarly to a small grape winery [ORS 215.452 & DCC 18.16.038(B)(2)] combining wine production
and onsite sales, events, consumption, and education but with additional limitations prescribed by
conditions of approval. As outlined below, the proposed Meadery as the commercial activity
includes the following associated uses (actions) and subordinate features:
Associated Uses (Actions)
1. Mead Production, Aging, & Packaging
2. Market and sell wine produced in conjunction with the winery and directly
related activities only'
Subordinate Features (Limited to 25 percent of the Rross income from the on -site retail sale
of wine produced in conjunction with the winery)
1. Market and sell items directly related to the sale or promotion of wine
produced in conjunction with the winery including food sales
2. 10 Winery Related EventS2 excluding weddings
The proposed Meadery use will occur in an existing 3,000-square-foot farm building which will be
converted to the "Winery Building." The production, parking, tasting area and food cart adjoin, or
are in close proximity to, the Winery Building. The Winery Related Events will be staged in the same
general area but include a lawn and stage area to the northwest, as well as additional parking to the
north and east.
As the Associated Uses (Actions) and Subordinate Features differ with respect to characteristics,
function, and location on the site, the Board classifies the uses into the following three aspects for
the purposes of this review:
I. Mead Production
Mead Production, Aging, & Packaging
II. Winery Operations
Winery Indoor & Outdoor Tasting Area & Wine Sales
Up to 1 Food Cart
111. Winery Related Events
Events (10 Events Annually)
• Up to 2 Additional Food Carts
The application also includes a Site Plan Review for the Meadery. The general location of the
Meadery including the Winery Building is depicted in Image Two below.
The Meadery application proposes to conduct certain activities allowed and as limited by ORS 215.452, while recognizing that a meadery
(honey winery) is similar to, but operates differently than, a small grape winery. Certain of these activities are further limited by the
conditions of approval of this decision. The applicant did not seek approval of an ORS 215.452 winery because it does not have a vineyard.
z The term "Winery Related Events" is the same as "agri-tourism and other commercial events" allowed by ORS 215.452(5) for grape
wineries.
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Image Two - Meadery (General Location)
The Winery Related Events will be located at the Meadery location and will include additional parking
spaces to the east and the lawn area to the northwest. The general location of the Meadery with the
location of Winery Related Events is depicted in Image Three below.
Image Three - Meadery with Winery Related Events Area (General Location)
The general site plan for the Meadery (Mead Production & Winery Operations) and the site plan for
the Meadery with Winery Related Events is included with the decision as Attachment A and
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Attachment B. The applicant proposes to use the existing 3,000-square-foot building for the Winery
Building. No new substantial development is currently proposed.
SURROUNDING LAND USES: Immediately surrounding properties to the north, west, south and
east are all EFU-zoned lots in relatively similar sizes to the subject property. These surrounding
properties are predominately pastureland. The neighboring properties to the east are developed
with a single-family dwellings. Farm uses are visible from aerial imagery for the majority of
properties abutting the subject parcel.
LAND USE HISTORY:
• MP-02-44: Minor Partition creates property as Parcel 1 with 83.48 acres
• FPA-04-16: Final Plat Approval for MP-02-44
• 247-22-000024-CU, 247-22-000025-SP: Subject review for a Conditional Use Permit and Site
Plan approval for a Meadery
Property records contain additional land use approvals that pre -date the creation of the subject
parcel. These land use documents can be accessed through Deschutes County's land information
website Dial: https://dial.deschutes.org/Search/General.
PUBLIC AGENCY COMMENTS: The Planning Division mailed notice on January 28, 2022, to several
public agencies and received the following comments:
Deschutes County Building Division, Randy Scheid
NOTICE: The Deschutes County Building Safety Divisions code mandates that Access, Egress,
Setbacks, Fire & Life Safety, Fire Fighting Water Supplies, etc. must be specifically addressed
during the appropriate plan review process with regard to any proposed structures and
occupancies.
Accordingly, all Building Code required items will be addressed, when a specific structure,
occupancy, and type of construction is proposed and submitted for plan review.
Deschutes County Senior Transportation Planner, Peter Russell
A Trip Generation Forecast was included with the response to the Incomplete Letter that was
submitted to the Planning Division on March 8, 2022.
In response to the submittal, Peter Russell provided the following comment:
The trip generation letter is acceptable and answers the transportation
questions. Thanks for sending it along.
At staffs request, Peter Russell provided updated SDC rates for the current fiscal year on july
21, 2022:
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Here are the updated calcs using the new SDC rate of $5,080 per peak hour trip.
Board Resolution 2013-02.0 sets the transportation system development charge (SDC)
amount and the applicant initially used an outdated rate of $4,757 per peak hour trip. In the
provided Trip Generation Forecast, it was considered that since the tasting room would be
closed 2 out of 5 weekdays, the average weekday traffic would not be accurately calculated
by directly applying an Institute of Traffic Engineers (ITE) trip generation rate. The average
rate was calculated as shown in Table 4 below:
Table 4 — Final Trip Generation Forecast
ITE Land Use
Size
(units)
PM Peak Hour Trip Ends
In Out Total
Daily
Wine Tasting Room 970
1.537 t.s.f.
3
4
7
42
Manufocturing 140
1.463 t.s.f.
0
1
1
7
Food Cart Pod 926
Food Carts
See wine -tasting
below
Wine Tasting Room 970
0.096 t.s.f.
0
1
1
4
Internal Trips for Employees Living in Site
(50 percent of Manufacturing trips)
0
0
0
-4
Subtotal — Extemal Trips
3
6
9
49
Poss-by trips for Tasting Room (25 percent)
1
1
2
11
Total Non-Passby Trips
2
5
7
39
Also, the food cart would not attract traffic at this location as a stand-alone operation. To
account for this, it was considered to be a small -kitchen extension of the wine -tasting
operation. The resulting forecast was 9 p.m. peak hour trips and for 49 daily trips, of which
7 p.m. peak hour trips and 39 daily trips would be non -pass -by, aka site -generated, trips. This
is a reasonably conservative approach considering that the family would also work on the
site, which would eliminate some work trips - and that some of the trips would likely be pass -
by trips for people driving between Bend and Sisters. At this level of weekday traffic
generation, no further traffic studies are needed under Deschutes County Code (DCC)
18.116.310(C)(a). The resulting SDC is $35,560 ($5,080 X 7). The SDC is due prior to issuance
of certificate of occupancy; if a certificate of occupancy is not applicable, then the SDC is due
within 60 days of the land use decision becoming final. The County has both an SDC appeal
process and a 10-year payment plan option; however, if the 10-year payment plan is used,
the County becomes the holder of a first -place lien.
THE PROVIDED SDC AMOUNT IS ONLY VALID UNTIL JUNE 30, 2023. DESCHUTES
COUNTY'S SDC RATE IS INDEXED AND RESETS EVERY JULY 1. WHEN PAYING AN SDC, THE
ACTUAL AMOUNT DUE IS DETERMINED BY USING THE CURRENT SDC RATE AT THE DATE
THE BUILDING PERMIT IS PULLED.
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Oregon Department of Agriculture - Food Safety Program, Ion Harrang
To Whom it May Concern,
Food/beverage processing facilities such as those that produce Mead (honey wine) must be
licensed and inspected by ODA Food Safety Program. A tasting room associated with the
production facility would also be subject to licensing and inspection. The processing facility
must comply with the minimum standards set forth in 21 CFR 117. The tasting room would
be subject to the Retail Food Code, OAR 603 Division 25. An adequate supply of potable
water is required. In addition, the firm must demonstrate that solid and liquid waste are
being properly disposed of. A septic authorization letter from Deschutes County
Environmental Health or the equivalent approval from DEQ would be needed as a
prerequisite for licensing, depending on which agency has the jurisdiction in this matter.
Please note that OLCC and TTB may have additional requirements which relate to
production, sales, and serving of alcoholic beverages to the public.
Food cart licensing and inspection would be handled by Deschutes County Environmental
Health Department.
Please contact me if Deschutes County Planning Staff or the applicant should have any
questions and/or if further discussion or clarification are needed.
Deschutes County Health Services, Eric Mone
I received this Notice of Application for a Conditional Use permit at 68540 HWY 20, Sisters.
Thanks for sending. A few considerations:
- if this property is served by a private well, it needs to be reviewed and approved as a Public
Water System by either Oregon Dept of Ag (ODA) or our EH dept
- Licensure of Meadery will depend on their predominant activity (sales, tasting room,
foodservice); that will determine whether licensure required by ODA or EH
- Mobile Food Units (MFU, e.g. carts) will all require licensure by EH
- Not sure if the MFU's will only be on site for events a few times per year or permanent. If
permanent, it would be best for Public Health purposes if they were tied into the on -site
septic system, the well, and a power source on site.
- Todd's team is reviewing septic system so that will be a major consideration
As this application process moves forward, please let me know if you have any questions.
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Oregon Department of State Lands (.DSL), Mathew Unitis
We have completed our review of the Wetland Land Use Notification that was prepared for
John Herman - John Herman The WLUN form was submitted to the Department for
review/response and given the file number WN2022-0080
The results and conclusions from that review are explained in the attached pdf documents.
If the attached documents are illegible or difficult to open, you may contact the Department
and request paper copies. Otherwise, please review the attachments carefully and direct any
questions or comments to jurisdiction Coordinator, Matthew Unitis at 503-986-5262 or
Matthew.Unitis@dsl.oregon.gov. Thank you for your interest in the project.
Additional resources that may be helpful:
DSL Coordinator List (https://www.oregon.gov/dsl/ww/pages/wwstaff.aspx)
R/F Fee Schedule (https://www.oregon.gov/dsl/WW/Documents/RemovaIFiIIFees.pdf)
Aquatic Resource Management Program
Oregon Department of State Lands
775 Summer St. NE, Ste. 100
Salem, OR 97301-1279
Fax: (503) 378-4844
https://www.oregon.gov/dsl/Pages/index.aspx
The Wetland Land Use Notice Response includes the following comments:
Wetland/Waterway/Other Water Features
[x] There are/ may be wetlands, waterways or other water features on the property that are
subject to the State Removal- Fill Law based upon a review of wetland maps, the county soil
survey and other available information.
[x] The National Wetlands Inventory shows wetland, waterway or other water features on
the property
Your Activity
[x] A state permit will not be required for the proposed project because, based on the
submitted site plan, the project avoids impacts to jurisdictional wetlands, waterways, or
other waters.
The full DSL Wetland Land Use Notice Response is included as Attachment C.
The following agencies did not respond to the notice: Deschutes County Assessor, Three Sisters
Irrigation, Deschutes County Environmental Soils Division, Sisters -Camp Sherman Fire District,
Deschutes County Road Department, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Oregon Department
of Transportation, and US Fish and Wildlife Service.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS: The Planning Division mailed notice of the conditional use application to all
property owners within 750 feet of the subject property on December 12, 2021. The applicant also
complied with the posted notice requirements of Section 22.24.030(B) of Title 22, The applicant
submitted a Land Use Action Sign Affidavit indicating the applicant posted notice of the land use
action on January 28, 2022. Public comments were received and are included in the record.
Central Oregon LanclWatch, Kristy Sabo
January 28, 2022
Concern over Application 247-22-000024-CU.
While we are still reviewing the applications and all of the issues, we are initially concerned
that the Conditional Use application for a Meadery in Conjunction with Farm Use does not
meet all of the applicable criteria/ that the burden of proof is not satisfied for all criteria,
specifically under DCC 18.128. Thank you for your attention to these views, and please keep
us informed of any decisions in this matter.
The Boards notes that Central Oregon LanclWatch submitted the following comments on January
25, 2023 specific to the project's revised operational scope and conditions of approvals:
Hello Nathaniel and Will,
Central Oregon LanclWatch submits this comment to the Board of County Commissioners
for today's hearing on Application File Nos. 247-22-000024-CU and 247-22-000025-SP.
LandWatch does not oppose the application so long as the applicant's proposed conditions
of approval are adopted in a final decision by the Board.
If the applicant's proposed conditions of approval are not adopted in a final decision by the
Board, then LanclWatch renews its comments against this application, which the Hearings
Officer agreed with, attached here.
Regards,
Rory Isbell
As addressed below in this decision, the Board applies the revised conditions of approval as
proposed by the applicant.
Neighbor, Matt Cohen
February 14, 2022
The applicant within the burden of proof did not address the "Change of Use" for the existing
driveway that is currently served and accessed via the State Highway Connection. Based on
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information contained in the application the applicant is requesting a conditional use be
approved for "Commercial Activities in Conjunction with Farm Use." The existing driveway
is not presently approved for Commercial Activity, and as such a modification will require the
approval of the Oregon Department of Transportation in compliance with the permitting
process for a Private Approach to a State Highway in compliance with ORS
374. Furthermore, the applicant within the burden of Proof has not provided a TIA such that
the traffic impacts of the conditional use being proposed can be properly evaluated.
For the record, I am not opposed to this Conditional Use, but I am concerned about how the
existing access points off of Highway 20 can safely accommodate the proposed volume of
traffic. Assuming the bulk of the traffic that will be visiting the site will result from trips
generated in the City of Sisters, it means drivers will be forced to make a left hand turn across
an active lane of a state highway without the safety and protection of a center turn lane, this
is furthermore complicated by the fact the existing driveway is located on a curve with limited
site distance, giving drivers approaching from the west an unreasonable amount of time to
react to a vehicle stopped in the highway awaiting a break in traffic to make a turn.
I reside at 16165 Jordan Road (just 1 /8 mile to the east) and I am forced to make the same
turn into our driveway approach off of Highway 20. We experience close calls at this
intersection on a daily basis and tragically a motorcyclist was killed at this intersection in July
2020 when another vehicle failed to stop for a vehicle that was stopped making a left hand
turn across traffic.
I recognize that ultimately ODOT is responsible for the safety and access of our State
Highways and will evaluate the application in compliance with all Engineering standards and
if required identify any modifications or improvements necessary to protect the public
interest. However as a member of the public using this section of the Highway I want to be
sure the Conditional Use Application considers and takes into account the ODOT access
standards and that this information is presented as findings to the public for review and
comment before a decision is issued by the County.
No comments were received from the Oregon Department of Transportation expressing any
concerns regarding the subject property's existing access to Highway 20. The Board notes that this
decision requires the applicant to obtain additional governmental approvals, if any, required to
conduct approved land uses.
ODOT access standards are not land use approval criteria for the applicant's site plan or conditional
use application. County transportation planner Peter Russell has reviewed this application and has
not expressed concern about highway safety or compliance with any conditional use or site plan
approval criteria. The applicant's transportation system letter shows that the volume of traffic
associated with the winery will be very low and, therefore, will have no more than a negligible impact
on traffic safety, if any.
On September 7, 2022, the Deschutes County Planning Division issued an administrative decision.
That decision was appealed by Central Oregon LandWatch. A hearing was conducted by a county
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hearings officer who issued a decision mailed November 18, 2022 denying the application for two
reasons. These reasons were that the hearings officer found that the applicant failed to provide
sufficient evidence of compliance with the "incidental and subordinate" and "farm impacts" tests.
John Herman appealed the hearings officer's decision to the Board of Commissioners on November
29, 2022. On December 21 2022, the Board agreed to hear the appeal de novo and waived the
transcript requirement. BOCC Order No. 2023-02.
A hearing regarding the Herman appeal was held by the Board on January 25, 2023. During the
hearing, a comment was e-mailed to planner Nathaniel Miller by Matt Cohen and received by the
County's computer server prior to the close of the hearing. The Cohen e-mail was not presented to
the Board prior to the close of the record at the end of the January 25, 2023 hearing nor was it
marked as a hearing exhibit. The applicant objected to inclusion of this e-mail in the record because
it was not received as an exhibit during the land use hearing following the procedures of DCC
22.24.090 and was not available for review by the public at the hearing as required by DCC
22.24.120(G). The Board allowed this e-mail to be included in the record because it was a "record
item" due to its receipt by the County's server - an item that is not required to be filed in the manner
specified for hearings exhibits in DCC 22.24.090.
The Board makes the following findings regarding the issues raised in Mr. Cohen's January 25, 2023
e-mail:
A. Mr. Cohen claims "[p]ursuant to DCC 18.144.040, part D item #12 and #13, the applicant has
not demonstrated ADA access to all proposed facilities." He also claims the waiver of the
requirement to pave parking areas does not provide for ADA accessible paths. The Board
finds that Mr. Cohen meant to refer to DCC 18.124.040(D)(12) and (13). DCC 18.124.040(D) is
a list of information required to provide a complete site plan. It does not specify relevant
approval criteria. It does not provide a basis for denial of the Herman site plan application.
Notwithstanding approval of the waiver of paving requirements and Condition of Approval
S, the Board finds that applicant may pave any graveled area required to be paved if required
to do so by Building Division ADA review.
B. Mr. Cohen argues that the applicant has failed to demonstrate compliance with ORS 374.305
which he claims requires "anyone wanting to construct a new approach or change the use of
an existing connection to a State Highway to first obtain written permission from ODOT."
ORS 374.305 is not a land use requirement. It requires that a change in the manner of using
an approach road be approved by ODOT. ODOT has interpreted that requirement in
administrative rules to apply only to certain changes of use and has not requested that Mr.
Herman obtain approval of a change the use of his access to Highway 20 as a condition of
approval of this application.
C. Mr. Cohen claims that egress lighting will be required by the Building Division. The Board
finds that Condition FF of this decision anticipates this possibility and requires compliance
with all relevant site plan criteria related to lighting. Mr. Cohen also requested a photometric
light study to show compliance with DCC 18.124.040(D)(11) and a public review of
compliance. As determined in item A above, DCC 18.124.040(D) does not supply relevant
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approval criteria. The only applicable approval criterion that addresses exterior lighting
requirements for the Herman property is DCC 18.124.060a). It requires that "[a]ll exterior
lighting shall be shielded so that direct light does not project off site." Compliance with DCC
18.124.0600) has been assured by the imposition of Condition of Approval FF which requires
compliance with that standard. The application of this standard to outdoor lighting does not
require the exercise of discretion by the County and, therefore, the public does not have a
right to insist on a post -approval review to assure compliance. Furthermore, if exterior
lighting is required for the winery building and is provided, Mr. Cohen will be able to
determine whether the requirements of DCC 18.124.0600) are or are not met by looking at
the lights. If a violation occurs, it may be rectified by enforcement of the condition of
approval. A review of photometric light studies is not required to determine compliance.
III. FINDINGS & CONCLUSIONS
Title 18 of the Deschutes County Code, County Zoning
Chapter 18.16, Exclusive Farm Use Zones (EFU)
Section 18.16.020 Uses Permitted Outright.
A. Farm use as defined in DCC Title 18.
FINDING: DCC 18.04.030 defines "farm use" as the following:
"Farm use" means the current employment of land for the primary purpose of obtaining a profit
in money by raising, harvesting and selling crops or by the feeding, breeding, management and
sale of, or the produce of, livestock, poultry, fur -bearing animals or honeybees or for dairying and
the sale of dairy products or any other agricultural or horticultural use or animal husbandry or
any combination thereof. "Farm use" includes the preparation, storage and disposal by marketing
or otherwise of the products or by-products raised on such land for human or animal use. "Farm
Use" also includes the current employment of the land for the primary purpose of obtaining a
profit in money by stabling or training equines, including but not limited to, providing riding
lessons, training clinics and schooling shows. "Farm use" also includes the propagation,
cultivation, maintenance and harvesting of aquatic species and bird and animal species to the
extent allowed by the rules adopted by the State Fish and Wildlife Commission. "Farm use"
includes the on -site construction and maintenance of equipment and facilities used for the
activities described above. "Farm use" does not include the use of land subject to the provisions
of ORS chapter 321, except land used exclusively for growing cultured Christmas trees as defined
in ORS 215.203(3). Current employment of the land for farm use also includes those uses listed
under ORS 215.203(2)(b).
The applicant provided the following response in the Burden of Proof:
The subject property is employed in farm use. Our current revenue streams are from the
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sale of bee colonies (sold out both the 2021 and 2022 seasons,), hive sponsorships, the
boarding of horses (since purchasing the ranch in mid 2020), and strategic crop share
agreements with local graziers for the production and sale of beef. We also hayed a field in
2021 and 2022 in order to feed our boarded horses and sell. We do all of these farm uses
with the intention of making a profit in money. So far, we have reinvested all profits back
into these farming ventures with the intention of generating a greater profit in money.
Meanwhile, we continue to invest financially in our Regenerative Bee Pastures (bi-annual
seeding, irrigation, cultivation) and apiaries (equipment and off-season feed) with the goal of
generating a profit in money. This year we have more than doubled both our bee and honey
sales, and have more than tripled the size of our apiary, as well as doubled the amount of
grazing days possible by beef cattle.
In 2022, our farm grossed $31,405 in income from these farm uses, and produced an
additional $10,000 to $12,000 worth of honey we are stockpiling to make mead. This income
is expected to increase in 2023 or 2024 when we plant an additional 22 acres of bee pastures
to support the growth of our apiary. (See Exhibit S)
Furthermore, the term "current employment of land for farm use" is defined by ORS
215.203(b)(C) to include the subject property which includes "land planted in orchards or
other perennials prior to maturity." Our Regenerative Bee Pastures contain a dramatic
combination of establishing perennials, including such flora as alfalfa, nine types of clover,
sainfoin, vetch, plantain, and drought tolerant grasses such as Sorghum Sudan. As noted in
the application, we currently have over 30 acres of Regenerative Bee Pastures, with 22 more
acres planned for production this or the following season. These Regenerative Bee Pastures
exponentially increase our ability to proliferate bee colonies for sale, harvest plant nectar in
the form of honey, harvest hay, and graze cattle for the sale of beef.
John Herman is the owner of two companies, and moved from part time to full time
development/operation of the bee ranch in January of 2021. Lazy Z Ranch LLC is the single -
member LLC which cultivates the land for bee and honey production for a profit in money
(as well as runs the horse boarding facility and assists with high density grazing operations).
Once approved, Lazy Z Meadery LLC is the company that will run the Meadery, instantly
creating an additional market for the bee and honey business operated on the subject
property by Lazy Z Ranch LLC and for other Central Oregon beekeepers, such as Jimmy at
Broadus Bees, Devon at Prescott Apiaries, and Matt at Apricot Apiaries. All ingredients in
mead are grown/cultivated/harvested on farms and our commitment to creating a uniquely
Central Oregon mead as Lazy Z Meadery LLC's value-added farm product bolsters farm use
profitability for all farmers involved, including Lazy Z Ranch LLC (See Exhibit U).
In addition, we only sell our bees to people in the Sisters area, and maintain these
relationships to ensure the proliferation of more pollination and honey production,
benefitting not only the profitability of our ranch and future winery, but farms and ranches
for miles in every direction.
The Board finds the subject property is actively engaged in farm use as defined by County code and
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ORS 215.203(1).
Section 18.16.030. Conditional Uses Permitted- High Value and Non -high Value Farmland
The following uses may be allowed in the Exclusive Farm Use zones on either high value
farmland or non -high value farmland subject to applicable provisions of the
Comprehensive Plan, DCC 18.16.040 and 18.16.050, and other applicable sections of DCC
Title 18.
E. Commercial activities that are in conjunction with farm use, but not including the
processing of farm crops as described in DCC 18.16.025.
FINDING: The Board finds the use permitted conditionally under this paragraph includes two
components: (1) it must be a "commercial' activity;" (2) it must be "in conjunction with farm use."
The processing of farm crops is allowed by Section 18.16.025 is not a conditional use and does not
require approval as a commercial activity in conjunction with farm use. Mead Production, Winery
Operations, and Winery Related events are all authorized by approval of the proposed commercial
activity in conjunction with farm use.
Operational Characteristics
I. Winery Operations
The Winery Operations will have the following characteristics:
Located in, and outside adjacent to, the Winery Building
Open Year Round
• Open from 12:00pm to 10:00pm Thursday to Sunday, and on Holidays which fall on a
Monday when Mead Production is not open. Mead production will typically occur when
the winery is closed.
• Up to 4 Employees
• Up to 126 Weekly Visitors during "Off Season" and up to 246 Weekly Visitors during
"Peak Season"
• 1 Food Cart
Occurs on less than 2% of the subject property (includes Mead Production location)
II. Winery Related Events
The Winery Related Events will have the following characteristics and be in addition to the above -
mentioned Mead Production and Winery Operations:
• Located at the Winery Building and Lawn/Stage Area
• Open Year Round (Primarily May - October)
Open from 10:00am to 10:00pm
• Up to 5 Employees
• 5 Events of Up to 250 Visitors Per Event
• 5 Events of Up to 150 Visitors Per Event
Up to 2 Additional Food Carts
o Hours from 10:00am to 10:00pm
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• Occurs on less than 3% of the subject property (includes Winery Operations location)
The employee count includes the applicant as the owner/operator and excludes the 1 food cart
employee for Winery Operations and the 2 food cart employees during a Winery Related Event.
The Oregon Court of Appeals has developed a test for evaluating commercial activities in
conjunction with farm use. Friends of Yamhill County v. Yamhill County, 255 Or App 636, 298 P3d 586
(2013). It requires four findings:
1. The use relates to a farm use occurring on the subject property; and
2. Any commercial activity beyond processing and selling farm products must be
incidental and subordinate to the farm use (frequency and intensity when compared
to the farm use on site, spatially, operating hours); and
3. The use enhances the quality of the agricultural enterprises of the local agricultural
community; and
4. The use promotes the policy of preserving farm land for farm use
The use approved by Yamhill County was characterized as an "event venue and commercial food
service facility" by opponents. It was proposed in conjunction with a winery. The Court of Appeals
rejected the argument that these uses cannot be considered "in conjunction with farm use." Instead,
it found that the Supreme Court decision in Craven v. ,Jackson County, 308 Or 281, 779 P2d 1011
(1989) merited approval of the use. In Craven, the courts upheld that a commercial activity in
conjunction with farm use is one that assists farms in processing and marketing crops as well as
one that aids farmers in producing crops.
The following findings address how the various aspects of the applicant's proposal meet the Friends
of Yamhill County test:
Related to Farm Use
A honey winery is related to the production of honey and bee pastures and pollinator gardens that
have been established on the subject property. The production of mead involves the processing of
honey, a farm product produced on site, for sale at the proposed winery. As a result, the proposed
commercial activity in conjunction with farm use that includes both the production and sale of wine
relates to a farm use occurring on the subject property.
The applicant also proposes one food cart to serve food while the Winery is open. To demonstrate
how the food cart is related to the farm uses on the site, the applicant provided the following
statement:
All food carts will offer honey to patrons as a condiment for food sold at the cart and/or
feature honey in at least one food item offered at the food cart. The food carts will, from
time -to -time, sell beef. The ranch relies on targeted, ultra -high density cattle grazing to
improve the health of the soil in its bee pastures.
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There will be a maximum of one food cart on site except on the limited number of days when
events will occur on the property. The purpose of the single food cart is to highlight honey in
another capacity (ingredient in food), provide food with mead to lessen the impact of
consuming alcohol, and to make consuming mead more enjoyable - hence increasing sales
of mead made from honey produced by one of the farm uses occurring on -site. The purpose
of the food carts for events is to meet the food needs of guests. The primary purpose of
events is to raise awareness and sales of mead in the tasting room and in off -site retail
locations if/when retail sales occur in the future.
This decision also authorizes a maximum of ten agri-tourism or commercial events per year, events
referred to as Winery Related Events. The Winery Related Events support the Meadery/Winery. The
application materials state:
"The purpose of having the events is to bolster the marketing/sale/brand of the
Meadery/Winery. Events will be selected based on their commitment to feature Lazy Z
products. All listed examples arejust that: examples of the type of events that would support
the Meadery/Winery through customer engagement and differentiated experience of our
products."
The property is engaged in several farm uses in addition to the production of honey such as the sale
of bee colonies, hive sponsorships, horse boarding, crop share agreements with local graziers for
the production and sale of beef, growing and selling pumpkins, and hay production and sales. To
demonstrate how Winery Related Events are related to the farm uses on the site, the applicant
provided the following statement:
"The tasting room facility will remain open at events and ranch wines will be featured at all
events. Examples include mead/wine festivals, family gatherings that feature our wine
products, concerts that raise awareness for pollinator habitat, etc. The bee
ranch/farmhouse meadery "theme" would be present at all events. All events would point
back to the ranch mead, pollinators, and/or regenerative farming. Promotional materials for
events will typically include information advertising the winery and ranch. Events are an
accepted practice at any winery for the purpose of increasing sales of wine as well as
generating income to help support farming operations.
The ranch also raises hay. Hay bales can be used as decorations at events, if necessary, to
promote the sale of hay. The ranch boards horses and raises goats. The events will raise
awareness of the horse boarding operation and goat products. The ranch also grazes cattle
to enhance the productivity of its regenerative bee pastures. Grass-fed beef will be featured
at the events in at least one of the three food carts."
The applicant also proposes up to two food carts to serve food during a Winery Related Event. To
demonstrate how the food cart is related to the farm uses on the site, the applicant provided the
following statement:
"All food carts will offer honey to patrons as a condiment for food sold at the cart and/or
feature honey in at least one food item offered at the food cart. The food carts will, from
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time -to -time, sell beef. The ranch relies on targeted, ultra -high density cattle grazing to
improve the health of the soil in its bee pastures.
There will be a maximum of one food cart on site except on the limited number of days when
events will occur on the property. The purpose of the single food cart is to highlight honey in
another capacity (ingredient in food), provide food with mead to lessen the impact of
consuming alcohol, and to make consuming mead more enjoyable - hence increasing sales
of mead made from honey produced by one of the farm uses occurring on -site. The purpose
of the food carts for events is to meet the food needs of guests. The primary purpose of
events is to raise awareness and sales of mead in the tasting room and in off -site retail
locations if/when retail sales occur in the future."
Based on the above findings, the Board finds the food carts to be related to the farm uses on the
site. To ensure compliance with this requirement and the incidental and subordinate test
discussed below, the following condition of approval is imposed:
Food Carts
A maximum of one food cart is allowed to provide food for tasting room visitors. A maximum of
two additional food carts may be allowed at events. All food carts shall offer honey as a condiment
and shall have at least one food item featuring honey on the menu.
Based on the above, the Board finds the Winery Related Events and food carts to be related to the
farm uses on the site.
Activity is incidental and subordinate
The farm use of the Herman property is raising honey bees to produce honey, cultivating
regenerative bee pastures, growing crops (pumpkins and berries), grazing livestock, and boarding
horses. The law allows the Board to approve the winery as a commercial activity in conjunction with
farm use. DCC 18.16.030(E).
When a winery is approved as a commercial activity in conjunction with farm use, the following
"incidental and subordinate" test applies:
"[A]ny commercial activity beyond the direct processing and selling of wine must, to be
approved as a commercial activity in conjunction with the farm use of viticulture, [must be]
both incidental and subordinate to the processing and selling activities of the winery."
Friends of Vamhill County v. Vamhill County, 255 Or App 636, 650-651, 298 P3d 586 (2013) discussing
Craven v. Jackson County, 308 Or 281, 779 P2d 1011 (1989).
The processing and selling of wine is a part of the farm use. It is not subject to the "incidental and
subordinate" test. Only other commercial activities associated with a winery require approval as a
conditional use in conjunction with farm use. In Craven, this included the incidental sale of items
such as t-shirts, wine glasses and cork screws. As determined by the appealed Staff Decision, the
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incidental and subordinate test applies to "any commercial activity beyond processing and selling
farm products." Staff Decision 247-22-000024-CU/-25-SP, p. 16.
Mr. Herman is harvesting honey from his apiary to use in making wine. Under the Craven analysis
the making and sale of wine is a part of or accessory to farm use. Honey is the sugar of the plants
being cultivated in the regenerative bee pastures. Mr. Herman has established over 30 acres of
regenerative bee pastures. They produce abundant and high -quality honey that he will use to make
honey wine.
This decision imposes the following condition of approval:
"The gross income of the winery from any activity other than the production or sale of wine
may not exceed 25 percent of the gross income from the on -site retail sale of wine produced
in conjunction with the winery. The gross income of a winery does not include income
received by third parties unaffiliated with the winery."
This condition, in addition to other elements of the applicant's proposal, acts to achieves compliance
with the incidental and subordinate test of Craven.
Mr. Herman's application also achieves compliance with the incidental and subordinate test by
confining winery activities to those allowed for small wineries by ORS 215.452 and imposing
additional restrictions in the conditions of approval of this decision. The following is a summary of
the additional restrictions that achieve compliance with the incidental and subordinate test:
• 30 acres of the winery property must be maintained as bee pasture.
• Honey will be produced on site and sold or used to make wine.
• Agritourism and other commercial events are reduced to ten days per year. Attendance is
capped at 150 persons for five events and 250 persons for five events.
The winery must gross $40,000 from the on -site retail sale of wine produced in conjunction
with the winery prior to conducting agritourism and other commercial events.
® Annual reporting of compliance with the 25% gross sales rule of ORS 215.246. A violation of
this requirement in two consecutive years renders this approval void.
• All honey must be produced in Oregon and 90% of the honey used to make mead must come
from a subset of Oregon counties.
Annual reporting of compliance with the honey source condition of approval. A violation of
this requirement in two consecutive years renders this approval void.
• Limits on the number and operation of food carts.
Further, this Decision assures compatibility with area farm uses by imposing conditions on events
of the type that may be imposed to achieve subordinance for ORS 215.452 wineries. These include
limits on the number of event attendees, hours of operation, access, parking, and noise. Other
limits imposed that aid in achieving compliance with the incidental and subordinate test include
limits on lighting, visual impacts from Highway 20, size of outdoor seating, and landscaping.
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Finally, the hearings officer raised a concern regarding the number of employees that might be
employed by the winery. He did not, however, account for the fact that most of the time spent by
these employees will be spent to produce and sell wine - activities not subject to the incidental and
subordinate test. Additionally, the hearings officer did not recognize the fact that a considerable
amount of farm labor is required. It is provided by the Hermans, friends and family of the Hermans,
independent contractors (work in bee pastures), and by the owner of the cattle that graze in the
regenerative bee pastures.3
Almost all visitors will becoming to the Herman property to buy or taste wine. Most employee time
will be spent producing and selling wine; not engaging in activities subject to the incidental and
subordinate test such as selling/preparing food or selling promotional items. Additionally, the
Herman farm requires labor from contractors (bee pasture preparation), family and friends, and
the rancher whose cattle graze on the Herman property.
The nature and intensity of the farm use occurring on the Herman property makes it clear that the
farm use is the primary and dominant use of the property. A large part of the subject property is
devoted to crop, bee pasture and livestock production (currently 76%) and horse boarding (currently
6%). These activities are all labor-intensive. Livestock grazing prepares the bee pastures for annual
planting.
The Winery Related Events will include the sale of wine and farm goods, wine tasting, commercial
and recreational functions, and educational opportunities. These uses will occur within the 3,000-
square-foot Winery Building, an outdoor area that is approximately 2,500 square feet, and an
outdoor lawn area of approximately 13,000 square feet for a total of approximately 0.43 acres. In
contrast, the regenerative bee pastures and apiaries cover an area of approximately 30 acres, with
additional bee pastured planned to occur in the near future. The Winery Related Events are limited
to 10 events/10 days per year. The bee pastures will be operational 365 days per year. For these
reasons, the areas of operation and operating days of events will be incidental and subordinate to
the bee pastures, associated livestock grazing and apiaries, as well as to wine production and sales.
Based on the above, and as conditioned, the Board finds that Winery Related Events will be
incidental and subordinate to the farm use on the property.
Enhance farm enterprises of the local agricultural community
The Burden of Proof States:
"The proposed use will enhance the quality of the agricultural enterprise by providing a
market for farm products used to make honey wine (honey and other farm produce used in
various honey wines). It will provide income to allow the Hermans to expand their bee
pastures and pollinator gardens and the number of hives kept on their property. The winery
will also support the agricultural enterprise of beekeeping by developing and selling hives to
other area farmers, providing a valuable on -ranch educational experience regarding the
3lncome from cattle is shared and only that part earned by the Herman family is stated as the income from farm use on the Herman
property. Mr. Herman assists with the care of the cattle when they are grazing on his property.
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importance of pollinators/pollination, as well as the acquisition of additional honey from
other local beekeepers for winemaking. It will also support the broader agricultural
community dependent on bees to pollinate farm crops and the growth of and establishment
of commercial beekeepers in the area".
The Board agrees with the applicant's findings.
The local agricultural community includes commercial apiaries, including Broadus Bees. They will
be able to market honey to the Herman winery. The existence of an expanded market for honey will
also provide an incentive for area farms to raise bees and produce honey for sale to the winery.
The winery also supports the maintenance and development of bee pastures, with associated
livestock grazing, on the subject property. The associated livestock grazing operation occurs both
on the subject property and on other lands in the local agricultural community.
As noted by the Hearings Officer, The Craven decision is informative in this regard. It found that a
winery improves the local agricultural community because it provides a local market outlet for
grapes of other growers in the area. The Court also noted that it helps transform a hayfield into a
vineyard, which increases the intensity and value of agricultural products. LUBA has also found in
City of Sandy v. Clackamas County that to demonstrate an activity enhances the local agricultural
community, "a commercial activity in conjunction with farm use must be either exclusively or
primarily a customer or supplier of farm uses."' In this case, the Herman Meadery/winery is
primarily a customer of honey, a farm product produced by the Herman farm and other area farms.
We agree with the Hearings Officer finding that the Applicant's proposal here is nearly identical to
the situation in Craven and City of Sandy v. Clackamas County. Specifically, the Applicant proposes to
purchase honey from other farmers and to consume honey it produces on its property. The
Applicant also proposes to develop regenerative bee pastures which enrich the soils and, ultimately,
increase the intensity and value of agricultural honey products. The Applicant's proposal, therefore,
enhances farm enterprises in the local farm community.
Events at the Winery will help promote the sale of mead, honey, meat and vegetables from Lazy Z
Ranch. The sale of farm products by the ranch is a use permitted outright in the EFU-SC zoning
district. Events, therefore, will support both winery and farm uses occurring on -site, increasing
profitability for the Ranch as a whole. This marketing strategy should increase revenue for the
Meadery and the Herman family. This additional revenue will enable the applicant to maintain and
improve the ranch.
Promotes the policy of preserving farm land for farm use
Wineries promote the preservation of farm land for farm use by creating a strong demand for the
farm products used to make wine (grapes or honey). The activities associated with winemaking help
market wine and help make it profitable to do so. Most farms in Deschutes County are unprofitable
and the cost of acquiring land is high making it necessary for farmers to engage in commercial
activities in conjunction with farm use or similar activities to achieve a profit. Making farms
4 City ofSandy v. Clackamas County, 28 Or LUBA 316, 321 (1994).
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profitable is of key importance in assuring that the land will remain in farm use rather than be
allowed to fall into disuse. The production and on -ranch sale of mead provides a viable path to
profitability on behalf of the farm use of pollinator habitat and bee ranching.
Winery Related Events promote the Meadery and farm products sold at the ranch. As discussed
above, and as the application materials note, this enables the applicant to create a more financially
viable farm operation and preserves the land for farm use. The promotion of wine and farm
products (meat, crops, honey) at events promotes the policy of preserving farm land for farm use
by supporting the continued operation of the farm. Conditions of approval have been imposed to
assure that events fulfill this purpose.
Based on the information and analysis above, the Board finds the proposed commercial activity in
conjunction with a farm use, as conditioned, meets each of the four (4) factors established by Friends
of Yamhill County (2013).
Section 18.16.040. Limitations on Conditional Uses.
A. Conditional uses permitted by DCC 18.16.030, 18.16.031, and 18.16.033 may be
established subject to ORS 215.296, applicable provisions in DCC 18.128, and upon
a finding by the Planning Director or Hearings Body that the proposed use:
1. Will not force a significant change in accepted farm or forest practices as
defined in ORS 215.203(2)(c) on surrounding lands devoted to farm or forest
uses, and
2. Will not significantly increase the cost of accepted farm or forest practices
on surrounding lands devoted to farm or forest use, and
FINDING: Addressing the criteria above, the applicant provided findings for the entire scope of the
Meadery including the Mead Production, Winery Operations, and Winery Related Events. The
applicant inventoried the farm uses and farm practices occurring within a one mile of the subject
property boundary. An extensive, lot -by -lot analysis of Farm Impacts Test has been conducted and
was attached as Exhibit Q of the applicant's revised burden of proof. The specific findings provided
therein provide the factual basis for the findings provided below.
The applicant studied an area within a one -mile radius of the winery. This area exceeds the area
that might be impacted by any aspect of the approval of this application because properties on the
perimeter are not within sight or sound of the winery property and traffic associated with the use
is negligible. All properties in this area zoned EFU, MUA, Surface Mining, Flood Plain, or Forestry
were inventoried. There are rural residential areas within the one -mile radius. Those not engaged
in farm or forest use were not included in the inventory. Land in the City of Sisters was also not
included because it is not engaged in farm or forest uses. The one -mile distance was selected
because it is the same area used by Deschutes County to assess the impacts of nonfarm dwellings
on farm practices and costs. The properties and uses in the one -mile area are listed below. The
applicant provided the following analysis in the revised Burden of Proof:
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Tax Lot
Name
Use
1510000001400
USA
Open space, National Forest managed by
USFS
1510000001401
William Smith Properties
Single family dwelling, Livestock operation
1510020000100
Deggendorfer
Irrigated permanent pasture, Livestock
operation
1510020000200
Bradley
Irrigated permanent pasture, Livestock
operation
1510020000300
Bradley
Single family dwelling, No farm use
1510020000400
Smith & Hefter
Single family dwelling, No farm use
1510020000500
May
Single family dwelling, No farm use
1510090001002
City of Sisters
Open space, No farm or forestry use
1510100000400
Rognlien
Single family dwelling, No farm use
1510100000500
Parker
Single family dwelling, No farm use
1510100000702
Amestoy
Single family dwelling, Irrigated
permanent pasture, Livestock operation
1510100000704
City of Sisters
Livestock operation
1510100000705
Jaros
Single family dwelling, Livestock operation
1510100000706
Hawks Haven
Irrigated permanent pasture
1510100000708
Plank
Single family dwelling, No farm use
1510100000800
Willitts
Single family dwelling, Livestock operation
1510110000199
Central Electric
Power Lines, No farm use
1510110000200
Hannemann
Single family dwelling, No farm use
1510110000202
Pulver
Single family dwelling, Livestock operation
1510110000203
OR Dept. of Forestry
OR Dept. of Forestry Office, No farm use
1510110000300
Kauffman
No farm use
1510110000400
Leonard
Single family dwelling, Livestock operation
1510110000500
Leonard
Single family dwelling, Livestock operation
1510110000501
Leonard
Single family dwelling, Livestock operation
1510110000600
Pearce
Single family dwelling, No farm use
1510110000601
Madron
Single family dwelling, No farm use
1510110000602
Schlieter
Single family dwelling, No farm use
1510110000603
Aldinger
Single family dwelling, No farm use
1510110000604
Pike
Single family dwelling, No farm use
1510110000605
Pike
Single family dwelling, No farm use
1510110000606
Graves
Single family dwelling, No farm use
1510110000607
Smith
Single family dwelling, No farm use
1510110000608
Smith
Single family dwelling, No farm use
1510110000609
Pearce
Single family dwelling, No farm use
1510110000610
Henderson
Single family dwelling, No farm use
1510110000800
Devries Investment
Single family dwelling, Livestock operation
1510110000801
Collins
Single family dwelling, No farm use
1510110000900
CFC Group
Single family dwelling, No farm use
1510110000901
Kirk
Single family dwelling, No farm use
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1510110000902
Smith
Single family dwelling, No farm use
1510110001000
Tewalt
Single family dwelling, No farm use
1510110001001
Corning and Estey
Single family dwelling, Irrigated
permanent pasture
1510110001100
State of Oregon
ODOT Maintenance Station, No farm use
1510110001200
Helm
No farm use
1510110001201
Helm
Single family dwelling, No farm use
1510110001202
Davis
Single family dwelling, No farm use
1510110001300
Morrow
Single family dwelling, Irrigated
Permanent Pasture, Livestock operation
1510110001301
Partipilo
Single family dwelling, No farm use
1510110001302
Mostek
Single family dwelling, No farm use
1510110001400
Gardner
Single family dwelling, Livestock operation
1510140000300
Defoe
Single family dwelling, No farm use
1510140000400
Shake, Log and Timber
Single family dwelling, No farm use
1510140000600
Brittain
Single family dwelling, No farm use
1510140000601
Anderson
Single family dwelling, No farm use
1510140000700
TSID
Three Sisters Irrigation District
1510140001800
Gardner
Livestock operation
1510140001900
MAC Trust
Single family dwelling, Irrigated
permanent pasture, Livestock Operation
1510140001901
Wigle
Single family dwelling, No farm use
1510140001902
Ingelse
Single family dwelling, No farm use
1510150000100
Green
No farm use
1510150000101
Restrepo
Single family dwelling, No farm use
1510150000200
City of Sisters
Effluent water disposal, Irrigated
permanent pasture
1510150000300
Marshall
No farm use
FINDINGS: 18.16.040(A)(1) & (2), ...will not force a significant change in, or significantly
increase the cost of, accepted farm or forest practices...
This criterion is the local codification of the Farm Impacts Test from ORS 215.296(I). The Farm
Impacts Test requires a farm -by -farm and farm practice -by -farm practice analysis. See Stop
the Dump Coal v. Yamhill Cty., 364 Or 432, 445 (2017). However, the test is relevant only to
farm and forest uses and farm and forest practices.
ORS 215.203(2)(a) defines "farm use" as "the current employment of land for the primary
purpose of obtaining a profit in money..." (underline added). The same is true for an
"accepted farm practice" which is defined as "a mode of operation that is common to farms
of a similar nature, necessary for the operation of such farms to obtain a profit in money,
and customarily utilized in conjunction with farm use." ORS 215.203(2)(c) (underline added).
The Code parallels these definitions. It may be noted, that according to the USDA's 2017
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Census of Agriculture for Oregon, the net income from farm operations in Deschutes County
was a loss of over $19 million.
The first inquiry in analyzing farm and forest impacts is to evaluate the applicant's proposal
(the non -farm use) and its potential impacts. Second, in reviewing impacts, it must be
determined whether surrounding properties are in fact engaged in farm use. In an excess
of caution, we have identified and assessed impacts herein and on the applicant's Exhibit Q
without regard to whether the property owner is seeking to obtain a profit in money from
farm or forest activities. Third, the proposal is reviewed for whether its impact will "force a
significant change" in the accepted farm or forest practice and/or force a significant increase
in cost of that accepted farm or forest practice.
Analyzing Potential Farm and Forest Impacts of the Meadery and Meadery Related
Events
Potential farm and forest impacts of a meadery and winery related events could be visual
(outdoor lighting), auditory (outdoor sound/music), traffic and/or dust (from additional
vehicles), complaints regarding farm and forest practices, and/or trespass (from additional
people).
Methodology for Identifying Farm Uses and Practices
To perform the Farm Impacts Test, all tax lots within one (1) mile of the subject property were
queried from county GIS data, yielding 63 tax lots. This is a significant number of tax lots.
Many lots are small lots developed with single-family homes or other nonfarm uses that are
not used for any agricultural activity.
The following analysis: (1) describes the farm and forest practices on surrounding lands
devoted to farm use; (2) explains why the proposed winery and winery related events will
not force a significant change in those practices; and (3) explains why the proposed winery
and winery related events will not significantly increase the cost of those practices.
To describe farm practices used by the identified surrounding properties, a combination of
methods was employed. First, tax lots were surveyed using satellite images available on DIAL
and Google Earth to visually establish whether a particular property was engaged in any farm
use. Second, the applicant drove to each and every identified property to further clarify and
resolve which properties are engaged in farm uses. The applicant also met with many
neighbors to specifically discuss their various uses, which is described in further detail in
Exhibit Q. Exhibit Q also contains the complete list of 63 tax lots where the Farm Impacts
Test and analysis was conducted.
The farm practices occurring on those properties engaged in farm use are typical of other
similar operations. The farm practices that might be conducted by certain farm uses have
been identified by Oregon State University on sheets that are provided to persons who seek
to site nonfarm dwellings on lands zoned EFU. This information was used to assure that all
accepted farm uses that might occur on any farm property were included in the analysis
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below and on Exhibit Q. A copy of that list is included as Exhibit P of the final revised burden
of proof. Forest practices are identified and correctly addressed on Exhibit Q of the final
revised burden of proof.
General Analysis
The subject property is surrounded by properties zoned EFU, MUA, Forestry, Flood Plain,
Surface Mining, Rural Residential, and the City of Sisters. Only properties zoned EFU, MUA,
Surface Mining, Flood Plain, or Forestry were inventoried. There are rural residential
exception areas within the one -mile radius, but they are not engaged in farm or forest use,
so they are not included on the inventory. Land in the City of Sisters was also not included
for the same reason. The one -mile distance was selected because it is the same area used
by Deschutes County to assess the impacts of nonfarm dwellings on farm practices and
costs. Many lots in this area are so far away from the Herman property that it is evident that
the winery will have no impact on farm or forest uses.
The farm uses and agricultural uses that exist in the area are best categorized as either
livestock uses (predominantly cattle or horse operations) or permanent pasture operations.
The farm practices and their potential impacts for these farm uses are identified by OSU in
Exhibit P.
Within the study area are a combination of grass hay, permanent pasture, forest, bare land,
and/or residential uses. Winery operations will not force a significant change in, or increase
the cost of, any surrounding farm or forest practices due to siting of the proposed
commercial activities on the subject property. Distance from the proposed uses to
surrounding farm or forest properties, existing onsite property features, and permanent
features adjacent to the subject property will act as buffers to any potential impacts on
neighboring farm and forest practices. For example, properties to the south will be buffered
by Highway 20. Farm uses to the east and northeast are more than .25 miles from the
proposed winery location and will be buffered by on -site farm fields and existing buildings.
There is only one property zoned EFU directly north or northwest within 1 mile; all others are
residentially -zoned lands. The city limits of Sisters and farm and forest properties to the
west are more than .25 miles from the proposed winery location and are buffered by existing
on -site dwellings, farm buildings, and farm fields.
With respect to a potential for noise to create a significant change in accepted farming or
forest practices on adjoining lands from the meadery, there could be a slight yet
imperceptible increase in noise from the vehicles traveling to and from the applicant's
property, as well as the additional visitors to the site as meadery and/or event patrons and
the playing of music. The subject property is located on Highway 20, and the noise created
by a typical highway is 70-80 dBa at a distance of 50 ft. This constant wall of traffic sound is
already accepted by all adjoining farm and forest land.
The meadery will have a small outdoor speaker in the Outdoor Seating & Garden area playing
music at a level at or below the level of noise generated by the highway. This noise will be
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reduced, also, the sunken topography of the site. The winery will have occasional outdoor
music for some of the 10 (maximum) agri-tourism and commercial events. The applicant
proposed a maximum decibel level of 100 dBA on the Lawn Event Site. The Board has found,
however, that measuring event and winery noise at the property line of the site is preferable.
It has considered State of Oregon noise regulations and has considered the sound level of
the highway and finds that the following condition of approval will assure that winery noise
will not force a significant change in accepted farm and forest practices on adjoining lands:
Speaker Noise Level
All outdoor speakers shall be set so that the maximum dBA level of winery noise, as measured from
right angles from the source of the noise, does not exceed 65 dBA at all property lines with the
exception of the southwest property line abutting Highway 20.
At 65 dBA, no change to or increase in the cost of accepted farm practices will occur.5 All
sources of sound, including people, vehicles, and/or music will be completely absent by
10pm and will not resume again until the opening of business the next day. The following
additional condition has been imposed to address potential noise complaints:
Winery Related Events
Applicant/owner shall have a representative at the site during all Winery Related Events involving
outdoor amplified noise/music. That representative shall have the authority and responsibility to
immediately respond to noise complaints and to ensure immediate correction occurs.
With respect to a potential for light to create a significant change in accepted farming or
forest practices on adjoining lands from the meadery, all additional outdoor sources of light
will be directed downward and away from property lines. Even given this consideration, the
highway is a constant source of headlights at night, and all adjoining farm practices are
already well accustomed to far more intrusive and direct light sources. No area farm
practices have incurred additional costs due to existing light impacts from the highway, and
no area farm practices will incur additional costs from the minimal additional indirect lighting
created by the winery.
One possible result of the proposed winery uses would be a slight increase in traffic on
Highway 20 directly in front of the subject property. The subject property is accessed directly
off of Highway 20, and is more than 1,900 feet from the next closest highway access to the
east (Jordan Rd), and 2,100 feet from the next closest highway access to the west (faros
property). This distance gives ample opportunity for ingress/egress from the winery without
impacting other farmers' ingress/egress points on Highway 20. As outlined in the attached
s Neither the Oregon Statutes nor Oregon Administrative Rules ("OAR") specify a maximum noise level for events or concerts to ensure
minimization of noise impacts on noise sensitive uses such residential uses. The appealed staff decision looked to OAR 340-035-0030,
Noise Regulations for In -Use Motor Vehicles, and 340-035-0045, Noise Control Regulations for Airports, as being instructive. They are
not instructive, however, because agricultural uses are not noise sensitive uses and all uses occurring adjacent to the boundaries of the
Herman property are agricultural uses. OAR 340-035-0010(38). The 50 dBA auxiliary equipment noise level relied on by the staff decision
applies between 10:00 pm and 7:00 am. This permit will allow no amplified sound during that time period. The airport noise standard
of OAR 340-035-0045 is not comparable because it is an "Annual Average Day -Night Airport Noise Level' which would allow for averaging
event noise with other noise generated by the property over the course of a year rather than measuring noise at any one point in time
at a property boundary.
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Trip Generation Forecast (Exhibit K), the meadery is projected to max out at 7 non-passby
p.m. peak hour trips and 39 daily non-passby trips. Over the course of a full
afternoon/evening, this is a minimal addition of new traffic to Highway 20. Winery related
events are few and far between, and will be mitigated using on -site traffic
control. Occasional deliveries will increase traffic use as well. Given that most farming
practices involving use of the highway already occur at slower speeds (eg: tractors, cattle
trucks, excavation equipment) and during normal work hours (or earlier), the vast majority
of the new non-passby trips will not overlap with or impact already -minimal neighboring
farm traffic. Hypothetically, increased traffic could impede highway -eligible pasture
machinery and/or livestock haulers by slowing their ability to get to and from a permanent
pasture farm use. Possible additional costs could be additional hourly pay to a haying
company bringing equipment to the property via Highway 20. At most, the proposed uses
will only minimally increase these impacting factors (in reality, adding a maximum of a couple
minutes, total); more than likely, the proposed uses will create no additional impact at all.
Regular farm -related traffic impacts are already occurring to and from the subject property
using the Highway 20 service drive (eg., tractor and farm implement transportation, cattle
trucks, horse trailer transportation, freight deliveries, hay trailers, etc.), and are not
negatively impacting and/or increasing the cost of neighboring farm or forestry uses and
practices nor negatively impacted (change use or increase cost) by non -farm traffic. Because
there will be only minimal and inconsequential additional traffic impacts, the proposed
winery will certainly not increase the costs of the identified neighboring farm practices.
All service drives and parking areas will be maintained gravel, eliminating the possibility of
dust kicking up and impacting neighboring farm uses. Given that all neighboring properties
are a minimum of 0.25 miles from the winery and winery related events area of the Herman
farm - with the exception of the City of Sisters' parcel directly across Highway 20 - nothing
even potentially kicked up in the air by the winery uses will travel far enough to impact
neighboring farm practices in any way. Therefore, no costs of these farm practices will be
impacted by any additional dust created by the proposed winery.
The however -slight increase in human activity on the subject property might increase the
possibility for trespass onto neighboring properties, and negatively impact animal farm
practices if an animal were scared by an uninvited/unexpected human. Because of the
aforementioned distance from the winery uses to all property lines, given that the winery
service drives do not connect to other neighboring properties and the winery use area is
fenced off from the rest of the Herman property, and given that the winery uses are buffered
by regenerative bee pastures and highways, it is highly unlikely that any trespass will occur
or that it will impact farm practices on neighboring farms. Therefore, given the de minimis
potential for impact resulting from additional human trespass, it is reasonable to conclude
that this proposed use will not significantly increase the cost of neighboring farm practices.
Another potential impact to neighboring farm practices would be solid waste generated by
winery operations and events. The subject property has already been approved with an
extensive septic assessment completed by Deschutes County Staff, ensuring waste created
by winery operations will not negatively impact neighboring farm practices. When possible,
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the winery intends to buffer winery waste and land -apply, positively impacting soil health
and closing a sustainability loop. When portable restrooms are used for winery related
events, the waste created will be removed from the property by the portable restroom
service, ensuring it does not negatively impact neighboring farm practices in any way.
Therefore, given the de minimis potential for impact resulting from additional waste
production, it is reasonable to conclude that this proposed use will not significantly increase
the cost of neighboring farm practices.
The most common farm uses within the subject area are livestock and crop
operations.
Livestock (exclusively cow/calf operations and/or horse operations) involve some
combination of the potentially year-round farm practices of grazing, dry lot feeding, and/or
moving livestock to or through unvegetated area. As demonstrated above, all potential
visual, auditory, traffic, waste, trespass, and/or dust impacts created by the winery will have
no impact on these typical farming practices. Given that the subject property is also involved
in these farm uses and practices provides further evidence that the proposed winery uses
will not negatively impact neighboring farm uses. The proposed use is not predicated on -
nor will it require - any neighboring livestock farm practices to be discontinued and/or
changed in any way. Given the de minimis impact of the proposed use, it is reasonable to
conclude that the proposed use will not significantly increase the cost of neighboring
livestock and all associated practices and potential impacts.
Crop operations (almost exclusively permanent pasture) involve some combination of the
farm practices of re -seeding (Spring, during the daytime), ground spraying of herbicides for
weed control (Spring and Summer, during the daytime), harvesting/bailing for hay (July and
August, early morning before the sun is up or later in the day), spreading of manure for
fertilizer (Spring, during the daytime), and/or irrigation (April to September). As
demonstrated above, all potential visual, auditory, traffic, waste, trespass, and/or dust
impacts created by the winery will have no impact on these typical farming practices. Given
that the subject property is also involved in this farm use and many of these farm practices
should further evidence that the proposed winery uses will not negatively impact
neighboring farm uses, and the proposed use is not predicated on - nor will it require - any
neighboring crop farm practices to be discontinued and/or changed in any way. Given the
de minimis impact of the proposed use, it is reasonable to conclude that the proposed use
will not significantly increase the cost of neighboring crop operations and all associated
practices and potential impacts.
There are six parcels immediately adjacent to the Lazy Z Ranch. A map with distances from
the proposed winery and outdoor space is included as Exhibit F of our application.
Adjacent properties bordering the south and southwest are owned by the City of Sisters
and are used for effluent water disposal and leased for cold -season grazing of horses owned
by Black Butte Stables. There is only one field currently in permanent pasture production on
this property and it is more than 1,800 feet from the proposed winery uses. Further out in
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these directions are forestland owned by the USA and a private property owner. No active
farm practices are occurring on the large USA forest lot and no current active forest practices
were observed occurring at this time. Exhibit Q, however, addresses potential impacts on
future forest practices on this distant property and demonstrates that approval of the winery
will not result in a substantial change or increase in cost of conducting future forest practices.
The privately owned property is used to keep horses and is not in farm use. The property is
separated from the proposed winery activities by Highway 20 and land owned by the City of
Sisters uses seasonally for grazing horses. The impact analysis for the City of Sisters property
which is closer to the winery than this forest -zoned property demonstrates compliance with
the farm impacts test. Therefore, for all the aforementioned reasons, the winery should not
significantly change or increase the cost of any of the accepted farm or forest practices for
our neighbor to the south.
The farm property adjacent to the east of the subject property is the Amestoy property. It is
engaged in farm use, primarily permanent pasture, and the occasional short-term grazing of
livestock. Farm practices include grazing, moving livestock to or through unvegetated area,
re -seeding, ground spraying of herbicides, harvesting/baling of hay, and irrigation. This
property's farm uses are separated from the proposed winery activities by approximately
0.25 mile, the Lazy Z corrals, our own 18-acre regenerative bee pasture, and wooden fencing.
Therefore, for all the aforementioned reasons, the winery will not significantly change or
increase the cost of any accepted farm practices for our neighbor to the east.
The Morrow and Plank properties briefly border the subject property across Jordan Road to
the southeast. The Morrow property's farm uses of permanent pasture and livestock (horse
and cow/calf) operations, exist more than 1,700 feet from the proposed use, and are
buffered by the entirety of the Amestoy property and Jordan Road. The Plank property is not
in farm use. Therefore, for all the aforementioned reasons, the winery will not significantly
change or increase the cost of any accepted farm practices for our neighbors to the
southeast.
The adjacent property to the west of the subject property is the Hawk's Haven property.
They maintain a permanent pasture. This property is approximately 0.25 to 0.5 miles away
from the proposed location of the winery activities. It is buffered by our own dwellings, farm
buildings, 12 acres of regenerative bee pasture, and a 20-acre field that will eventually
become regenerative bee pasture. Therefore, for all the aforementioned reasons and those
mentioned on Exhibit Q, the winery will not significantly change or increase the cost of any
of the accepted farm practices for our neighbor to the west.
The split -zoned property bordering the north is owned by the Parker Living Trust (EFU, FP
and RR10) and is not in farm use. The property is separated from the proposed winery
activities by farm buildings, 12 acres of regenerative bee pasture, a 20-acre field that will
eventually become regenerative bee pasture, and Highway 126. Therefore, for all the
aforementioned reasons, the winery should not significantly change or increase the cost of
any of the accepted farm or forest practices for our neighbor to the north.
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All additional farm and forest use properties inventoried for this study area are engaged in
some combination of the same farm or forestry uses and practices, have the same potential
impacts, and exist at an even further distance from the proposed winery. For these reasons
we find that the application will not force a change in or increase the costs of accepted farm
or forest practices in the area.
The Board finds, due to the distances to neighboring properties engaged in farm use, existing
activity from Highway 20, and with the above -referenced conditions of approval, the proposed use
will not force a significant change or increase the cost of accepted farm uses on surrounding lands.
It also will not cause a significant change or increase the cost of accepted forest practices occurring
on forest lands within the one -mile radius area studied by the applicant on his Exhibit Q.
3. That the actual site on which the use is to be located is the least suitable for
the production of farm crops or livestock.
FINDING: Addressing the criterion above, the applicant provided findings for the entire scope of
the Meadery including the Mead Production, Winery Operations, and Winery Related Events.
The Burden of Proof states:
FINDINGS: 18.16.040(A)(3), ...least suitable for the production of farm crops or livestock.
The proposed winery, parking lot(s), food cart(s), indoor tasting room, outdoor tasting area,
and garden seating will be sited either within the existing farm building on the south side of
the property at its approximate east -west center near Highway 20, or on the large, graveled
area surrounding it. The proposed lawn seating, lawn games area, and stage will be sited on
an existing grass lawn within the developed portion of the property adjacent to the existing
driveway and barn. These site features already exist as non -irrigable farmland that is not
suitable for livestock. All proposed activity, including expanded space for 10 annual events,
is located on less than 2.4% of the subject property and has been long developed as the site
least suitable for the production of farm crops or livestock. Thus, the proposed winery and
commercial activities site is the least suitable part of the property for the production of farm
crops or livestock. Repurposing the selected area will avoid new negative impacts to ongoing
farm or forest uses, practices, and/or costs of such practices both onsite and within the
surrounding area.
The Board concurs with the applicant's analysis and finds that the Meadery site is located on
previously disturbed terrain and is the least suitable for the productions of farm crops or livestock.
This criterion is met.
B. A commercial activity allowed under DCC 18.16.030(E) shall be associated with a
farm use occurring on the parcel where the commercial use is proposed. The
commercial activity may use, process, store or market farm products produced
outside of Deschutes County.
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FINDING: Addressing the criteria above, the applicant provided findings for the entire scope of the
Meadery including the Mead Production, Winery Operations, and Winery Related Events.
The Burden of Proof states:
All commercial activities proposed are related to the proposed winery, existing beekeeping,
and other farm uses taking place on the same parcel as the proposed commercial activities.
The winery will produce and store mead made from honey produced on the Lazy Z Ranch.
The tasting room and other proposed facilities will facilitate the marketing of the farm's
mead, honey and other farm crops and livestock.
The Board concurs with the applicant's analysis. As noted above under DCC 18.16.025, the Meadery
will potentially use honey from outside Deschutes County but limits on the source of honey have
been imposed in the conditions of approval to address concerns raised by Central Oregon
LanclWatch.
Section 18.16.060. Dimensional Standards.
E. Building height. No building or structure shall be erected or enlarged to exceed 30
feet in height, except as allowed under DCC 18.120.040.
FINDING: The proposal does not include a request for any new structural development. The
proposed indoor area of the Meadery will be located in the existing 3,000 square foot building. The
site plan does include a stage, but the applicant is undecided if the stage will be constructed
permanently or be a temporary stage. To ensure compliance, The Board includes the following
conditions of approval:
Height Standard
No building or structure shall be erected or enlarged to exceed 30 feet in height, except as allowed
by DCC 18.120.040.
Section 18.16.070. Yards.
A. The front yard shall be a minimum of.• 40 feet from a property line fronting on a local
street, 60 feet from a property line fronting on a collector street, and 100 feet from
a property line fronting on an arterial street.
B. Each side yard shall be a minimum of 25 feet, except that for a nonfarm dwelling
proposed on property with side yards adjacent to property currently employed in
farm use, and receiving special assessment for farm use, the side yard shall be a
minimum of 100 feet.
C. Rear yards shall be a minimum of 25 feet, except that for a nonfarm dwelling
proposed on property with a rear yard adjacent to property currently employed in
farm use, and receiving special assessment for farm use, the rear yard shall be a
minimum of 100 feet.
D. The setback from the north lot line shall meet the solar setback requirements in
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Section 18.116.180.
E. In addition to the setbacks set forth herein, any greater setbacks required by
applicable building or structural codes adopted by the State of Oregon and/or the
County under DCC 15.04 shall be met.
FINDING: The proposal does not include a request for any new structural development, with the
possible exception of the stage. To ensure compliance, the Board includes the following conditions
of approval:
Zoning Setbacks
Any proposed development shall comply with the setbacks set forth in the Exclusive Farm Use Zone
as prescribed in DCC 18.16.070 (A-D).
General Setbacks
In addition to the setbacks set forth herein, any greater setbacks required by applicable building or
structural codes adopted by the State of Oregon and/or the County under DCC 15.04 shall be met.
Section 18.16.080. Stream Setbacks.
To permit better light, air, vision, stream pollution control, protection of fish and wildlife
areas and preservation of natural scenic amenities and vistas along streams and lakes, the
following setbacks shall apply.
A. All sewage disposal installations, such as septic tanks and septic drainfields, shall
be set back from the ordinary high water mark along all streams or lakes a minimum
of 100 feet, measured at right angles to the ordinary high water mark. In those cases
where practical difficulties preclude the location of the facilities at a distance of 100
feet and the County Sanitarian finds that a closer location will not endanger health,
the Planning Director or Hearings Body may permit the location of these facilities
closer to the stream or lake, but in no case closer than 25 feet.
B. All structures, buildings or similar permanent fixtures shall be set back from the
ordinary high water mark along all streams or lakes a minimum of 100 feet
measured at right angles to the ordinary high water mark.
FINDING: There are no streams or lakes in the project vicinity.
Section18.16.090. Rimrock Setback.
Notwithstanding the provisions of DCC 18.16.070, setbacks from rimrock shall be as
provided in DCC 18.116.160 or 18.84.090, whichever is applicable.
FINDING: There is no rimrock in the project vicinity.
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Chapter 18.56, Surface Mining Impact Area Combining Zone (SMIA)
FINDING: The subject property is located within the SMIA Zone in association with mine site 277.
Section 18.56.080. Use Limitations.
No dwellings or additions to dwellings or other noise sensitive or dust sensitive uses or
structures shall be erected in any SMIA Zone without first obtaining site plan approval
under the standards and criteria set forth in DCC 18.56.090 through 18.56.120.
FINDING: The proposed Meadery and related events are not noise -sensitive or dust -sensitive uses.
The provisions of DCC 18.56 do not apply to this review.
Chapter 18.80, Airport Safety Combining Zone (AS)
Section 18.80.020. Application of Provisions.
The provisions of DCC 18.80.020 shall only apply to unincorporated areas located under
airport imaginary surfaces and zones, including approach surfaces, transitional surfaces,
horizontal surfaces, conical surfaces and runway protection zones. While DCC 18.80
identifies dimensions for the entire imaginary surface and zone, parts of the surfaces
and/or zones do not apply within the Redmond, Bend or Sisters Urban Growth Boundaries.
The Redmond Airport is owned and operated by the City of Redmond, and located wholly
within the Redmond City Limits.
Imaginary surface dimensions vary for each airport covered by DCC 18.80.020. Based on the
classification of each individual airport, only those portions (of the AS Zone) that overlay
existing County zones are relevant.
Public use airports covered by DCC 18.80.020 include Redmond Municipal, Bend Municipal,
Sunriver and Sisters Eagle Air. Although it is a public -use airport, due to its size and other
factors, the County treats land uses surrounding the Sisters Eagle Air Airport based on the
ORS 836.608 requirements for private -use airports. The Oregon Department of Aviation is
still studying what land use requirements will ultimately be applied to Sisters. However,
contrary to the requirements of ORS 836.608, as will all public -use airports, federal law
requires that the FAA Part 77 surfaces must be applied. The private -use airports covered
by DCC 18.80.020 include Cline Falls Airpark and Juniper Airpark.
FINDING: The proposed Meadery is located beneath the conical surface for the Sisters Eagle Air
Airport. Therefore, the provisions of this chapter apply.
Section 18.80.028. Height Limitations.
All uses permitted by the underlying zone shall comply with the height limitations in DCC
18.80.028. When height limitations of the underlying zone are more restrictive than those
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of this overlay zone, the underlying zone height limitations shall control. [ORS 836.619, OAR
660-013-0070]
A. Except as provided in DCC 18.80.028(B) and (C), no structure or tree, plant or other
object of natural growth shall penetrate an airport imaginary surface. [ORS 836.619;
OAR 660-013-0070(1)]
B. For areas within airport imaginary surfaces but outside the approach and transition
surfaces, where the terrain is at higher elevations than the airport runway surfaces
such that existing structures and permitted development penetrate or would
penetrate the airport imaginary surfaces, a local government may authorize
structures up to 35 feet in height.
C. Other height exceptions or variances may be permitted when supported in writing
by the airport sponsor, the Department of Aviation and the FAA. Applications for
height variances shall follow the procedures for other variances and shall be subject
to such conditions and terms as recommended by the Department of Aviation and
the FAA (for Redmond, Bend and Sunriver.)
FINDING: The proposed Meadery is under the Conical Surface for the Sisters Eagle Air Airport. The
Burden of Proof states that no new development is in included in the proposal. However, the Board
notes that the site plan includes a stage and that the proposal may include supporting infrastructure
in the future that is not yet known, or understood to require a building permit. The application
materials also indicate that the Winery Building could be renovated at a later date. As such this
decision provides the following analysis. The highest elevation at the Meadery location, which is
under the Conical Surface, is approximately 3,171 feet. Pursuant to DCC 18.16.060, no building or
structure shall be erected or enlarged to exceed 30 feet in height. As conditioned above, no new
future development will exceed 30 feet and will therefore not rise above 3,201 feet in elevation. The
closest point at which the Conical Surface crosses the Meadery, the imaginary surface will be at an
elevation of approximately 3,501 feet. Therefore, the Board finds that, as conditioned, any future
development will not penetrate the imaginary surface. This criterion will be met.
Section 18.80.044. Land Use Compatibility.
Applications for land use or building permits for properties within the boundaries of this
overlay zone shall comply with the requirements of DCC 18.80 as provided herein. When
compatibility issues arise, the Planning Director or Hearings Body is required to take
actions that eliminate or minimize the incompatibility by choosing the most compatible
location or design for the boundary or use. Where compatibility issues persist, despite
actions or conditions intended to eliminate or minimize the incompatibility, the Planning
Director or Hearings Body may disallow the use or expansion, except where the action
results in loss of current operational levels and/or the ability of the airport to grow to meet
future community needs. Reasonable conditions to protect the public safety may be
imposed by the Planning Director or Hearings Body. [ORS 836.619, ORS 836.623(1), OAR 660-
013-0080]
A. Noise. Within airport noise impact boundaries, land uses shall be established
consistent with the levels identified in OAR 660, Division 13, Exhibit 5 (Table 2 of DCC
18.80). Applicants for any subdivision or partition approval or other land use
approval or building permit affecting land within airport noise impact boundaries,
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shall sign and record in the Deschutes County Book of Records, a Declaration of
Anticipated Noise declaring that the applicant and his successors will not now, or in
the future complain about the allowed airport activities at the adjacent airport. In
areas where the noise level is anticipated to be at or above 55 Ldn, prior to issuance
of a building permit for construction of a noise sensitive land use (real property
normally used for sleeping or as a school, church, hospital, public library or similar
use), the permit applicant shall be required to demonstrate that a noise abatement
strategy will be incorporated into the building design that will achieve an indoor
noise level equal to or less than 55 Ldn. [NOTE. FAA Order 5100.38A, Chapter 7
provides that interior noise levels should not exceed 45 decibels in all habitable
zones.]
FINDING: The subject property is not within the noise impact boundary associated with the Airport.
This criterion does not apply.
B. Outdoor lighting. No new or expanded industrial, commercial or recreational use
shall project lighting directly onto an existing runway or taxiway or into existing
airport approach surfaces except where necessary for safe and convenient air
travel. Lighting for these uses shall incorporate shielding in their designs to reflect
light away from airport approach surfaces. No use shall imitate airport lighting or
impede the ability of pilots to distinguish between airport lighting and other
lighting.
FINDING: The proposed use is a commercial and recreational use. This criterion requires that no
use shall imitate airport lighting or impede the ability of pilots to distinguish between airport lighting
and other lighting. To ensure compliance, a condition of approval has been added. This criterion
will be met.
Lighting in the Airport Safety Combining Zone
No Meadery development, or any of the associated Meadery uses, shall imitate airport lighting or
impede the ability of pilots to distinguish between airport lighting and other lighting.
C. Glare. No glare producing material, including but not limited to unpainted metal or
reflective glass, shall be used on the exterior of structures located within an
approach surface or on nearby lands where glare could impede a pilot's vision.
FINDING: To ensure compliance, a condition of approval has been added. This criterion will be met.
Glare Producing Materials in the Airport Safety Combining Zone
No glare producing material, including but not limited to unpainted metal or reflective glass, shall
be used on the exterior of structures located within an approach surface or on nearby lands where
glare could impede a pilot's vision.
D. Industrial emissions. No new industrial, mining or similar use, or expansion of an
existing industrial, mining or similar use, shall, as part of its regular operations,
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cause emissions of smoke, dust or steam that could obscure visibility within airport
approach surfaces, except upon demonstration, supported by substantial evidence,
that mitigation measures imposed as approval conditions will reduce the potential
for safety risk or incompatibility with airport operations to an insignificant level.
The review authority shall impose such conditions as necessary to ensure that the
use does not obscure visibility.
FINDING: The proposed use is not an industrial, mining or similar use, or expansion of an existing
industrial, mining or similar use. This criterion does not apply.
E. Communications Facilities and Electrical Interference. No use shall cause or create
electrical interference with navigational signals or radio communications between
an airport and aircraft. Proposals for the location of new or expanded radio,
radiotelephone, and television transmission facilities and electrical transmission
lines within this overlay zone shall be coordinated with the Department of Aviation
and the FAA prior to approval. Approval of cellular and other telephone or radio
communication towers on leased property located within airport imaginary
surfaces shall be conditioned to require their removal within 90 days following the
expiration of the lease agreement. A bond or other security shall be required to
ensure this result.
FINDING: The proposed use will not cause or create electrical interference. This criterion is met.
F. Limitations and Restrictions on Allowed Uses in the RPZ, Transitional Surface,
Approach Surface, and Airport Direct and Secondary Impact Areas.
For the Redmond, Bend, Sunriver, and Sisters airports, the land uses identified in
DCC 18.80 Table 1, and their accessory uses, are permitted, permitted under limited
circumstances, or prohibited in the manner therein described. In the event of
conflict with the underlying zone, the more restrictive provisions shall control. As
used in DCC 18.80.044, a limited use means a use that is allowed subject to special
standards specific to that use.
FINDING: The proposed structure(s) will not be located within/beneath one of the identified
surfaces. This criterion is met.
18.80.054 Conditional Uses
Uses permitted conditionally shall be those identified as conditional uses in the underlying
zone with which the AS Zone is combined, and shall be subject to all conditions of the
underlying zone except as provided in DCC 18.80.044.
FINDING: The proposed use is a conditional use in the underlying zone. Above, the Board addressed
the applicable criteria under DCC 18.80.044. Therefore, the proposed use is allowed as a conditional
use in the AS Combining Zone.
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Chapter 18.84, Landscape Management Combining Zone (LM)
Section 18.84.020. Application of Provisions.
The provisions of DCC 18.84 shall apply to all areas within one-fourth mile of roads
identified as landscape management corridors in the Comprehensive Plan and the County
Zoning Map. The provisions of DCC 18.84 shall also apply to all areas within the boundaries
of a State scenic waterway or Federal wild and scenic river corridor and all areas within
660 feet of rivers and streams otherwise identified as landscape management corridors in
the comprehensive plan and the County Zoning Map. The distance specified above shall be
measured horizontally from the center line of designated landscape management
roadways or from the nearest ordinary high water mark of a designated landscape
management river or stream. The limitations in DCC 18.84.20 shall not unduly restrict
accepted agricultural practices.
FINDING: Highway 20 is identified on the County Zoning Map as the landscape management
feature(s). The subject property falls within the Landscape Management Combining Zone for
this/these feature(s), therefore, the provisions of this chapter apply.
Section 18.84.050. Use limitations.
A. Any new structure or substantial exterior alteration of a structure requiring a
building permit or an agricultural structure within an LM Zone shall obtain site plan
approval in accordance with DCC 18.84 prior to construction. As used in DCC 18.84
substantial exterior alteration consists of an alteration which exceeds 25 percent in
the size or 25 percent of the assessed value of the structure.
B. Structures which are not visible from the designated roadway, river or stream and
which are assured of remaining not visible because of vegetation, topography or
existing development are exempt from the provisions of DCC 18.84.080 (Design
Review Standards) and DCC 18.84.090 (Setbacks). An applicant for site plan review
in the LM Zone shall conform with the provisions of DCC 18.84, or may submit
evidence that the proposed structure will not be visible from the designated road,
river or stream. Structures not visible from the designated road, river or stream
must meet setback standards of the underlying zone.
FINDING: As noted above, with the possible exception of the stage and future improvements, no
new development is included in the proposal. Based upon a site visit, staff noted that any new future
development will be visible from Highway 20 due to its close proximity and lack of significant
vegetative buffering or topographical changes. As such, the Board includes the following condition
of approval:
Future Meadery Development in the Landscape Management Combining Zone
The applicant shall apply for a Landscape Management Review for any new structure or substantial
exterior alteration of a structure requiring a building permit. A substantial exterior alteration is
defined as exceeding 25 percent in the size or 25 percent of the assessed value of the structure.
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Chapter 18.116, Supplementary Provisions
Section 18.116.020, Clear Vision Areas.
A. In all zones, a clear vision area shall be maintained on the corners of all property at
the intersection of two streets or a street and a railroad. A clear vision area shall
contain no planting, fence, wall, structure, or temporary or permanent obstruction
exceeding three and one-half feet in height, measured from the top of the curb or,
where no curb exists, from the established street centerline grade, except that trees
exceeding this height may be located in this area provided all branches and foliage
are removed to a height of eight feet above the grade.
FINDING: As explained in greater detail under DCC 18.116.030(F)(7), the subject property has a
required clear vision area located at the intersection of the service drive and Highway 20. As
proposed, this area will contain no planting, fence, wall, structure, or temporary or permanent
obstruction exceeding three and one-half feet in height. By staffs assessment, the existing Juniper
tree is in the clear vision area and is subject to the provision above. As a condition of approval, the
clear vision area shall be maintained in accordance with DCC 18.116.020(A).
Clear Vision Area
The clear vision area located at the intersection of the service drive/driveway and Highway 20 shall
be maintained in accordance with DCC 18.116.020(A). All branches and foliage of the existingJuniper
tree are to be removed to a height of eight feet above the grade within 30 days of this decision
becoming final.
B. A clear vision area shall consist of a triangular area on the corner of a lot at the
intersection of two streets or a street and a railroad. Two sides of the triangle are
sections of the lot lines adjoining the street or railroad measured from the corner
to a distance specified in DCC 18.116.020(B)(1) and (2). Where lot lines have rounded
corners, the specified distance is measured from a point determined by the
extension of the lot lines to a point of intersection. The third side of the triangle is
the line connecting the ends of the measured sections of the street lot lines. The
following measurements shall establish clear vision areas within the County.
1. In an agricultural, forestry or industrial zone, the minimum distance shall be
30 feet or at intersections including an alley, 10 feet.
2. In all other zones, the minimum distance shall be in relationship to street
and road right of way widths as follows:
Right of way Width
Clear vision
80 feet or more
20 feet
60 feet
30 feet
50 feet and less
40 feet
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FINDING: As noted above, the proposal has a clear vision area at the intersection of the service
drive/driveway and Highway 20. As conditioned, the proposal will meet this criterion.
Section 18.116.030, Off street Parking and Loading.
A. Compliance. No building or other permit shall be issued until plans and evidence are
presented to show how the off street parking and loading requirements are to be
met and that property is and will be available for exclusive use as off-street parking
and loading. The subsequent use of the property for which the permit is issued shall
be conditional upon the unqualified continuance and availability of the amount of
parking and loading space required by DCC Title 18.
FINDING: The Burden of Proof states:
Proposed off-street parking is depicted on site plans (Exhibit Q. Three parking areas are
proposed for guest/customer/employee use. Loading/unloading of equipment or supplies
will be completed adjacent to the proposed Winery Building.
The Board concurs with the applicant's statement.
B. Off -Street Loading. Every use for which a building is erected or structurally altered
to the extent of increasing the floor area to equal a minimum floor area required to
provide loading space and which will require the receipt or distribution of materials
or merchandise by truck or similar vehicle, shall provide off-street loading space on
the basis of minimum requirements as follows:
1. Commercial, industrial and public utility uses which have a gross floor area
of 5,000 square feet or more shall provide truck loading or unloading berths
subject to the following table:
Sq. Ft. of Floor Area
No. of Berths Required
Less than 5,000
0
5, 000-30, 000
1
30, 000-100, 000
2
100,000 and Over
3
FINDING: As noted above, the existing Winery Building is 3,000 sq. ft. Therefore, no loading berth
is required.
C. Off -Street Parking. Off-street parking spaces shall be provided and maintained as
set forth in DCC 18.116.030 for all uses in all zoning districts. Such off-street parking
spaces shall be provided at the time a new building is hereafter erected or enlarged
or the use of a building existing on the effective date of DCC Title 18 is changed.
FINDING: The Board finds this criterion requires parking be provided and maintained for all uses.
As a condition of approval, required parking facilities shall be provided prior to or concurrently with
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construction and/or initiation of the proposed use.
Meadery Parking
Required parking facilities shall be provided prior to or concurrently with construction and/or
initiation of the proposed use.
D. Number of Spaces Required. Off-street parking shall be provided as follows:
9. Other uses not specifically listed above shall be provided with adequate
parking as required by the Planning Director or Hearings Body. The above list
shall be used as a guide for determining requirements for said other uses.
FINDING: As noted above, the proposed Meadery has three aspects: Mead Production, Winery
Operations, and Winery Related Events. For addressing this criterion, and the specific parking
categories of the code, this decision addresses the parking standards according to each specific
aspect of the proposal.
Mead Production
For Mead Production, the Board finds the closest applicable parking standard to be industrial.
7. Industrial.
Use
Requirements
Manufacturing
1 space per
establishment
employee on the
largest working shift
As noted above, the Mead Production facility will employee up to 3 persons. The applicant proposes
for himself to be included in the number of employees and that parking for him will be provided at
his residence. As such, 2 parking spaces are required.
The total required amount of vehicle parking for Mead Production is 2 spaces.
Winery Operations
For Winery Operations, the Board finds the closest applicable parking standards to be commercial.
6. Commercial.
Use
Requirements
Eating or drinking
1 space per 100 sq.
establishments
ft. of gross floor
area.
According to the application materials, the proposed tasting room will be 1,560 square feet. The
applicant also proposes an additional 300 square feet of outdoor seating which results in a total of
1,860 square feet. Therefore, the required parking spaces is 18.6, or 19 spaces. To ensure a
compliance with the parking standards, the Board includes the following condition of approval:
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Indoor and Outdoor Serving/ Seating Areas
During open hours for Winery Operations, the indoor serving and seating area shall not exceed
1,560 square feet and the outside serving and seating area shall not exceed 300 square feet.
Food Cart/Mobile Food Units (MFUs)
Up to 1 food cart will be on site during business hours for the Winery Operations. Parking for the
food carts is accounted for in the food cart parking area which contains 3 parking spaces. The Board
identifies the food cart area which is separated from the normal parking areas and excludes the
food cart employee and vehicle from the calculation.
The total required amount of vehicle parking for Winery Operations is 19 spaces.
Winery Related Events
Within DCC 18.116.030, there are no parking requirement standards for events. The applicant has
proposed a total number of 250 maximum attendees per event. In consultation with the Senior
Transportation Planner, and using an occupancy rate of 2.5 persons per vehicle, planning staff
calculated that 100 parking spaces are needed. The Winery Related Events of the Meadery will
employ up to 5 persons. The applicant proposes for himself to be included in the number of
employees and that parking for him will be provided at his residence. As such, 4 more parking
spaces are required. Therefore, the total required vehicle parking for Winery Related Events is 104
spaces.
Food Cart/Mobile Food Units (MFUs)
Up to 2 additional food carts will be on site during business hours for the Winery Events. Parking
for the food carts is accounted for in the food cart parking area which contains 3 parking spaces.
The Board identifies the food cart area which is separated from the normal parking areas and
excludes the food cart employees and vehicles from the calculation.
The total required amount of vehicle parking for Winery Related Events is 104 spaces.
As the Mead Production will not be open at the same time as the Winery Operations, the Board uses
the number of parking spaces of Winery Operations in combination with Winery Related Events to
eliminate redundancy. Therefore, the Board finds that a minimum of 19 spaces are required to be
available on site under normal operating hours for the Winery Operations and an additional 104
parking spaces are required to be available on site when a Winery Related Event is scheduled.
Therefore, the total required parking requirement when a Winery Related Event is scheduled during
the open hours for the Winery Operations, is 123 parking spaces.
Proposed Parking
Winery Operations/ Normal Hours
On the revised Site Plan for Subject Use which was submitted on July 15, 2022, the applicant has
identified two parking lots to be used for the Meadery. In accordance with the minimum parking
stall dimensions of 9' x 20', the applicant proposes two parking lots with sufficient area for 18 spaces,
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plus 1 ADA Space for a total of 19 spaces.
Winery Related Events
On the revised Exhibit H: Event Map, which was submitted on July 15, 2022, the applicant has
identified 9 additional parking areas, and expanded the lots for Winery Operations to be used for
the Meadery, during an event. In accordance with the minimum parking stall dimensions of 9' x 20',
the applicant proposes these parking locations with sufficient area for an additional 104 spaces.
Combined with the required parking spaces for Winery Operations, the Board calculates the total
number of required parking spaces to be 123. The Board finds the number of proposed parking
spaces proposed (19 + 104 = 123) complies with the number of spaces required by this criterion.
E. General Provisions. Off -Street Parking.
1. More Than One Use on One or More Parcels. In the event several uses occupy
a single structure or parcel of land, the total requirement for off-street
parking shall be the sum of requirements of the several uses computed
separately.
FINDING: According to the application materials, there is a residential use and a farm use alongside
the proposed Meadery. The residential use and farm use parking is independent of the proposed
Meadery and the existing parking locations for these uses are located outside the area identified
for the Meadery. Per DCC 18.116.030(D)(1), 2 spaces are required for the residential use. The Board
finds parking for the 2 required spaces associated with residence can be accommodated in and
around the dwelling. DCC 18.116 does not provide a parking standard for farm uses. According to
the applicant, Lazy Z Ranch employs no staff other than the farm operator who lives in the dwelling
on the property. These parking spaces are accounted for next to the dwelling. As detailed above,
required parking for the Meadery, Winery Operations and Winery Related Events will be
accommodated in the various parking areas on the site which contain 123 parking spaces. Based
on the above, the Board finds all required parking for the existing and proposed uses will be
accommodated on -site.
2. joint Use of Facilities. The off-street parking requirements of two or more
uses, structures or parcels of land may be satisfied by the same parking or
loading space used jointly to the extent that it can be shown by the owners
or operators of the uses, structures or parcels that their operations and
parking needs do not overlap at any point of time. If the uses, structures or
parcels are under separate ownership, the right to joint use of the parking
space must be evidence by a deed, lease, contract or other appropriate
written document to establish the joint use.
FINDING: As noted above, the subject property has a residential use and a farm use. The applicant
considers himself to be an employee of the Meadery and has proposed that the existing parking
space at the residence be applied toward his parking requirement. Parking for the residence is to
the northwest of the proposed Meadery and has designated parking for the residential use. As
noted above, no other individuals are employed at the farm other than the farm operator who lives
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in the dwelling on the property. For the purposes of addressing this criterion, the parking for the
farm use and the residential use are the same. The parking areas for the residential/farm use and
the Meadery use are in separate locations and will not overlap. This criterion is met.
3. Location of Parking Facilities. Off-street parking spaces for dwellings shall be
located on the same lot with the dwelling. Other required parking spaces
shall be located on the same parcel or another parcel not farther than 500
feet from the building or use they are intended to serve, measured in a
straight line from the building in a commercial or industrial zone. Such
parking shall be located in a safe and functional manner as determined
during site plan approval. The burden of proving the existence of such off -
premise parking arrangements rests upon the applicant.
FINDING: The proposed required parking spaces are be located on the same parcel.
4. Use of Parking Facilities. Required parking space shall be available for the
parking of operable passenger automobiles of residents, customers, patrons
and employees only and shall not be used for the storage of vehicles or
materials or for the parking of trucks used in conducting the business or used
in conducting the business or use.
FINDING: The Board includes this criterion as a condition of approval.
Meadery Parking
Required parking space shall be available for the parking of operable passenger automobiles of
residents, customers, patrons and employees only and shall not be used for the storage of vehicles
or materials or for the parking of trucks used in conducting the business or used in conducting the
business or use.
5. Parking, Front Yard. Required parking and loading spaces for multi family
dwellings or commercial and industrial uses shall not be located in a required
front yard, except in the Sunriver UUC Business Park (BP) District, Airport
Development (AD) Zone, and properties fronting Spring River Road in the
Spring River Rural Commercial Zone, but such space may be located within a
required side or rear yard.
FINDING: As outlined in DCC 18.04 a commercial use is defined as:
"Commercial use" means the use of land primarily for the retail sale of products or services,
including offices. It does not include factories, warehouses, freight terminals or wholesale
distribution centers.
As noted above, the primary use of the land is farming. The proposed Meadery is incidental and
subordinate to the existing farm use. The Board finds the proposed Meadery is a "commercial event
or activity." As outlined in DCC 18.04, a commercial event or activity is defined as:
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"Commercial event or activity" means any meeting, celebratory gathering, wedding, party,
or similar uses consisting of any assembly of persons and the sale of goods or services. It
does not include agri-tourism. In DCC 18.16.042, a commercial event or activity shall be
related to and supportive of agriculture.
As the proposed Meadery is not a commercial use, this criterion is not applicable.
6. On -Street Parking Credit. Notwithstanding DCC 18.116.030(G)(2), within
commercial zones in the La Pine Planning Area and the Terrebonne and
Tumalo unincorporated communities, the amount of required off-street
parking can be reduced by one off-street parking space for every allowed on -
street parking space adjacent to a property up to 30% of the required off-
street parking. On -street parking shall follow the established configurations
in the parking design standards under DCC 18.116.030 Table 1.
To be considered for the parking credit, the proposed parking surface, along
the street frontage under review, must have a defined curb line and improved
as required under DCC 17.48, with existing pavement, or an engineered gravel
surface. For purposes of establishing credit, the following constitutes an on -
street parking space:
a. Parallel parking (0 degree), each 20 feet of uninterrupted curb;
b. Diagonal parking (60 degree), each with 11 feet of curb,
C. Perpendicular parking (90 degree), each with 10 feet of curb,
d. Curb space must be connected to the lot that contains the use,
e. Parking spaces that would not obstruct a required clear vision area,
nor any other parking that violates any law or street standard, and
f. On -street parking spaces credited for a specific use may not be used
exclusively by that use, but shall be available for general public use at
all times. No signs or actions limiting general public use of on -street
spaces are permitted.
FINDING: No on -street parking is proposed.
F. Development and Maintenance Standards for Off -Street Parking Areas. Every parcel
of land hereafter used as a public or private parking area, including commercial
parking lots, shall be developed as follows:
1. Except for parking to serve residential uses, an off-street parking area for
more than five vehicles shall be effectively screened by a sight obscuring
fence when adjacent to residential uses, unless effectively screened or
buffered by landscaping or structures.
FINDING: The Burden of Proof states:
The proposed winery location is not adjacent to residential uses. The closest residential
uses in the area are over 1,600 feet from proposed parking areas, and they do not abut the
subject property. The applicant believes nearby residential uses will be effectively screened
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by distance, existing onsite buildings, existing onsite trees, and existing wetland
vegetation surrounding the large pond adjacent to Highway 20.
The Board concurs with the applicant's statement.
2. Any lighting used to illuminate off-street parking areas shall be so arranged
that it will not project light rays directly upon any adjoining property in a
residential zone.
FINDING: There are no adjoining properties in a residential zone.
3. Groups of more than two parking spaces shall be located and designed to
prevent the need to back vehicles into a street or right of way other than an
alley.
FINDING: Given the service drive distance from Highway 20 to the parking lots, the Board finds the
parking spaces are located and designed to prevent the need to back vehicles into a street or right
of way other than an alley.
4. Areas used for standing and maneuvering of vehicles shall be paved surfaces
adequately maintained for all weather use and so drained as to contain any
flow of water on the site. An exception may be made to the paving
requirements by the Planning Director or Hearings Body upon finding that.
a. A high water table in the area necessitates a permeable surface to
reduce surface water runoff problems; or
b. The subject use is located outside of an unincorporated community
and the proposed surfacing will be maintained in a manner which will
not create dust problems for neighboring properties; or
C. The subject use will be in a Rural Industrial Zone or an Industrial
District in an unincorporated community and dust control measures
will occur on a continuous basis which will mitigate any adverse
impacts on surrounding properties.
FINDING: The Burden of Proof states:
The subject property is outside of an unincorporated community, and is zoned Exclusive
Farm Use. We are requesting an exception to the paving requirement because we are located
outside of an unincorporated community. With the exception of a paved skirt extending off
of Highway 20 to our property line, all parking areas and service drives have been gravel
surfaces for decades and appropriately maintained by regular re -graveling and grading as
needed (see Exhibit J). With the exception of the City of Sisters' farm parcel located across
Highway 20, there are no properties within a quarter mile of all parking spaces and service
drives, and we are the only ones who would have to deal with our dust, which does not exist
due to gravel type and maintenance.
The Board finds that the proposed use is located outside of an unincorporated community and is
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eligible for an exemption to the paved surface requirement pursuant to this criterion. As depicted
in the site plan and on Exhibit J, the areas identified as parking or services drives are required to be
adequately maintained with gravel surfaces. This applies to parking for Mead Production, Winery
Operations, and Winery Related Events. The Board notes the applicant has submitted a Maintained
Gravel Map which is included as an Attachment D. The Board includes a condition of approval that
these areas will be graveled prior to the initiation of use and be maintained at all times. The gravel
surfacing requirements of this condition may also be met by paving if paving is required by Building
Division review.
Graveled Surface for Standing and Maneuvering of Vehicles
Prior to the initiation of use, the applicant shall gravel all areas for the standing and maneuvering
of vehicles onsite as depicted on the Maintained Gravel Map. This includes the individual parking
areas as proposed and all service drives which provide access for Mead Production, Winery
Operation, and Winery Related Events. At all times, the graveled surfaces shall be maintained in a
manner which will not create dust problems for neighboring properties.
S. Access aisles shall be of sufficient width for all vehicular turning and
maneuvering.
FINDING: The applicant proposes one-way and two-way access aisles, which requires a minimum
width of 12 feet and 24 feet, respectively. Normal mead/winery operations and events are analyzed
independently under this criterion.
Mead Production and Winery Operations
As illustrated on the site plan, the access aisles will be 24 feet in width for 2-way access aisles. The
proposed access aisles are of sufficient width for all vehicular turning and maneuvering and comply
with standards for parking lot design under sub -section (G), below. The Meadery service drives map
for Mead Production and Winery Operations is included as Attachment E.
Winery Related Events
As illustrated on the site plan, the access aisles will be 12 feet for one-way access aisles and 24 feet
in width for two-way access aisles. The proposed access aisles are of sufficient width for all vehicular
turning and maneuvering and comply with standards for parking lot design under sub -section (G),
below. The Meadery service drives map for Winery Related Events is included as Attachment F.
6. Service drives to off-street parking areas shall be designed and constructed
to facilitate the flow of traffic, provide maximum safety of traffic access and
egress and maximum safety of pedestrians and vehicular traffic on the site.
The number of service drives shall be limited to the minimum that will
accommodate and serve the traffic anticipated. Service drives shall be clearly
and permanently marked and defined through the use of rails, fences, walls
or other barriers or markers. Service drives to drive in establishments shall
be designed to avoid backing movements or other maneuvering within a
street other than an alley.
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FINDING: For the purposes of this decision, the Board finds a "service drive" includes any vehicle
maneuvering surface that connects to a road or street, but is not immediately adjacent to a parking
space. The Burden of Proof states:
The entrance service drive to the parking area is fenced and gated. It is a wide area that
allows fora flow of two-way traffic into and out the site and designated parking areas (Exhibit
G). The drive is marked with fencing. It is designed to avoid backing movements onto
Highway 20.
There is only one service drive for the meadery. It is clearly and permanently marked and
defined by natural and physical barriers. On the entrance from the highway, white vinyl
fencing ushers the customer onto the property. Once through the gate, the service drive is
barriered to the west bythe parking spaces and the pond, and to the east by the ADA parking
spot and the winery building itself. Directly to the north is the barn, which will have a sign to
enhance the natural funnel to the northeast parking spaces. The service drive at this section
is barriered to the north by metal panel fencing and to the south by the winery building. The
driveway to the dwellings located to the northwest of the service drive will have a permanent
"private driveway" sign and blocked by a rope during open hours. All service drives for the
additional 18 annual events are bound by fencing. Additional permanent structures and/or
barriers are unnecessary for clarity, and have potential to render the space unusable for the
maneuvering of cattle trucks and other farm implements when the Meadery is closed to the
public.
Normal mead/winery operations and events are analyzed independently under this criterion.
Mead Production and Winery Operations
For Mead Production and Winery Operations, the proposed parking plan and services drives are
sufficient for providing access throughout the site as proposed. The area around the Winery
Building is clear of obstructions and visibility will be maintained by the use of large graveled
surfaces. As identified in the applicant's response, the use of natural features, fences, and structures
to direct vehicular and pedestrian traffic are acceptable to meet this criterion provided that
directions are clear to both vehicle drivers and pedestrians on site. However, as noted below under
18.124.160(E), the intermixing of vehicle and pedestrian traffic in an open area could potentially
create confusion and conflict in an undefined space. The response in the application does not
address pedestrian walkways and if they are sufficiently separated from drive aisles by distance,
curbing, or landscaping. The submitted site plan and application materials do not indicate if
pedestrian crosswalks in parking lots will be marked. The Board notes that the applicant proposes
signage to articulate traffic direction. As such, the Board includes a condition of approval to ensure
that appropriate sign locations, sign messaging, and demarcations, are utilized to provide a safe
environment for vehicle and pedestrian traffic and ensure compliance with this criterion. This
condition of approval will be satisfied through a sign plan submitted to the Planning Division to
demonstrate how vehicular and pedestrian traffic will be coordinated to provide a safe
environment.
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Winery Related Events
For Winery Related Events, the proposed parking plan and services drives are sufficientfor providing
access throughout the site as proposed. The area around the Winery Building and "Lawn Event Site"
are clear of obstructions and visibility will be maintained by the use of large, graveled surfaces. As
identified in the applicant's response, the use of natural features, fences, and structures to direct
vehicular and pedestrian traffic are acceptable to meet this criterion provided that directions are
clear to both vehicle drivers and pedestrians on site. The same concerns were raised by staff, and
elevated, by the fact that the number of vehicles and pedestrians will be dramatically increased
when compared to day-to-day operations at the Meadery. As illustrated on the site plan, additional
parking spaces and service drives will be active with vehicles and pedestrians. Moreover, as noted
in the application materials, more vendors, entertainers with vehicles and equipment, as well as
temporary infrastructure will also be on site. In the chance of an emergency situation, a defined and
articulated space is even more necessary to ensure safety. As such, the Board includes elements
specific to temporary Winery Related Events which will be included in the sign plan.
Safety of Traffic Access & Egress, and Pedestrians and Vehicular Traffic for the Meadery
Prior to the Initiation of Use, the applicant shall submit a sign plan to the Planning Division
illustrating that the site, with the installation of signage throughout, is adequate for providing safety
of traffic access and egress, as well as safety for pedestrians and vehicular traffic.
1. Mead Production and Winery Operations in Accordance with Meadery Site Plan/Sign
Plan:
■ Appropriate sign locations, sign messaging, and demarcations, are utilized to
provide a safe environment for vehicle and pedestrian traffic throughout the site.
2. Winery Related Events in Accordance with the Meadery Events Site Plan/Sign Plan:
■ In addition to Mead Production and Winery Operations, appropriate temporary
sign locations, sign messaging, and demarcations, are utilized to provide a safe
environment for vehicle and pedestrian traffic throughout the site.
■ Highlight areas of significance (e.g. portable toilets & pedestrian only areas) during
temporary Winery Related Events.
No "drive-in" establishment is proposed. As conditioned, the proposal will meet this criterion.
7. Service drives shall have a minimum vision clearance area formed by the
intersection of the driveway centerline, the street right of way line and a
straight line joining said lines through points 30 feet from their intersection.
FINDING: For the purposes of this decision, the Board finds a "Service drive" includes any vehicle
maneuvering surface that connects to a road or street, but is not immediately adjacent to a parking
space. The Board finds "vision clearance area" became "clear vision area" in 1991 (Ord 91-038) but
that this reference was not updated. For the purposes of this decision, the Board uses "vision
clearance area" and "clear vision area" as the equivalent.
The subject property has a required service drive clear vision area located at the intersection of
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Highway 20 and the Meadery entrance. As proposed, this area will contain no planting, fence, wall,
structure, or temporary or permanent obstruction exceeding three and one-half feet in height. As a
condition of approval, the service drive clear vision area shall be maintained in accordance with DCC
18.116.020(A).
8. Parking spaces along the outer boundaries of a parking area shall be
contained by a curb or bumper rail placed to prevent a motor vehicle from
extending over an adjacent property line or a street right of way.
FINDING: The Board finds a curb or bumper rail are only needed under this criterion where needed
to prevent a motor vehicle from extending over an adjacent property line or a street right of way.
No parking area is immediately adjacent to a property line or a street right of way.
G. Off -Street Parking Lot Design. All off-street parking lots shall be designed subject to
County standards for stalls and aisles as set forth in the following drawings and
table:
(SEE TABLE 1 AT END OF CHAPTER 18.116)
1. For one row of stalls use "C" + "D" as minimum bay width.
2. Public alley width may be included as part of dimension "D," but all parking
stalls must be on private property, off the public right of way.
3. For estimating available parking area, use 300-325 square feet per vehicle for
stall, aisle and access areas.
4. For large parking lots exceeding 20 stalls, alternate rows may be designed for
compact cars provided that the compact stalls do not exceed 30 percent of
the total required stalls. A compact stall shall be eight feet in width and 17
feet in length with appropriate aisle width.
FINDING: The proposed parking lot has been designed subject to County standards.
Section 18.116.031, Bicycle Parking.
New development and any construction, renovation or alteration of an existing use
requiring a site plan review under DCC Title 18 for which planning approval is applied for
after the effective date of Ordinance 93-005 shall comply with the provisions of DCC
18.116.031.
A. Number and Type of Bicycle Parking Spaces Required.
1. General Minimum Standard.
a. All uses that require off-street motor vehicle parking shall, except as
specifically noted, provide one bicycle parking space for every five
required motor vehicle parking spaces.
b. Except as specifically set forth herein, all such parking facilities shall
include at least two sheltered parking spaces or, where more than 10
bicycle spaces are required, at least 50 percent of the bicycle parking
spaces shall be sheltered.
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FINDING: As noted above, the proposed use requires vehicular parking spaces. As noted below,
the applicant requests an exception to the requirement of bicycle parking.
C. When the proposed use is located outside of an unincorporated
community, a destination resort, and a rural commercial zone,
exceptions to the bicycle parking standards may be authorized by the
Planning Director or Hearings Body if the applicant demonstrates one
or more of the following:
i The proposed use is in a location accessed by roads with no
bikeways and bicycle use by customers or employees is
unlikely.
ii. The proposed use generates less than 50 vehicle trips per day.
iii. No existing buildings on the site will accommodate bicycle
parking and no new buildings are proposed.
iv. The size, weight, or dimensions of the goods sold at the site
makes transporting them by bicycle impractical or unlikely.
V. The use of the site requires equipment that makes it unlikely
that a bicycle would be used to access the site. Representative
examples would include, but not be limited to, paintball parks,
golf courses, shooting ranges, etc.
FINDING: The Burden of Proof states:
19 required parking spaces are proposed (Exhibit Q. The applicant requests an exception to
the bicycle parking standards for the proposed use for the following reasons:
• The owners and all employees will drive to and from the property. The applicant
believes Highway 20 is too dangerous for bicycle use. It has no bikeways making it
highly unlikely bicycles will be used by customers or employees.
The subject property is located outside of an unincorporated community, a
destination resort, or a rural commercial zone where bike use is common.
• It is anticipated that all customers will arrive and leave the property by vehicle and
will not use bicycles.
• It is not practical to transport materials used in winemaking to the site via bicycle.
• No new buildings are proposed.
The Board concurs with the applicant's analysis that Highway 20 has no bikeways making it highly
unlikely bicycles will be used by customers or employees. Further, the subject property is not within
an unincorporated community, destination resort or rural commercial zone. For these reasons, the
Board grants an exception to the bicycle parking requirements.
Section 18.116.310 Traffic Impact Studies
C. Guidelines for Traffic Impact Studies
1. All traffic impact studies shall be stamped and signed by the registered
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professional engineer who is licensed in the State of Oregon and is otherwise
qualified to prepare traffic studies.
2. The County Engineer shall determine when the report has satisfied all the
requirements of the development's impact analysis. Incomplete reports
shall be returned for completion.
3. The following vehicle trip generation thresholds shall determine the level and
scope of transportation analysis required for a new or expanded
development.
a. No Report is required if there are fewer than 50 trips per day
generated during a weekday.
b. Site Traffic Report (STR): If the development or change in use will
cause the site to generate 50-200 daily trip ends, and less than 20 peak
hour trips, a Site Traffic Report may be required at the discretion of
the County Engineer.
C. Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA): If the development or change in use will
generate more than 200 trip ends and 20 or more peak hour trips, then
a Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) shall be required.
4. The peak hour shall be the highest continuous hour of traffic measured
between 4:00 and 6.00 PM, unless site trip generation characteristics warrant
consideration of alternative periods as determined by the County Engineer.
(An example would be a use with a high 7.00 and 9:00 AM peak and a low PM
peak such as a school.)
FINDING: The Burden of Proof states:
The site's sole access is to Highway 20, and no county roads are involved. In coordination
with the Senior Transportation Planner, Peter Russell, we commissioned a Trip Generation
Forecast from Professional Engineer Scott Ferguson of Ferguson & Associates, Inc. The
completed Forecast is attached (Exhibit K) and demonstrates that the land use proposed in
our application is forecast to generate less than 50 weekday trips, and therefore a Site Traffic
Report (STR) is not necessary.
The trip generation letter was evaluated by Deschutes County Senior Transportation Planner, Peter
Russell. His comments are in included above and no Site Traffic Report (STR) is required for the
proposal.
Chapter 18.120, Exceptions
Section 18.120.010. Nonconforming Uses.
Except as otherwise provided in DCC Title 18, the lawful use of a building, structure or land
existing on the effective date of DCC Title 18, any amendment thereto or any ordinance
codified therein may be continued although such use or structure does not conform with
the standards for new development specified in DCC Title 18. A nonconforming use or
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structure may be altered, restored or replaced subject to DCC 18.120.010. No
nonconforming use or structure may be resumed after a one-year period of interruption or
abandonment unless the resumed use conforms with the provisions of DCC Title 18 in effect
at the time of the proposed resumption.
A. Expansion or Replacement of a Nonconforming Structure.
1. Nonconforming Structure. For the purposes of DCC 18.120.010, a
nonconforming structure is one that was lawfully established and violates
current setbacks of DCC Title 18 but conforms with respect to use.
2. Replacement or Expansion without Additional Encroachment in Setback
Area. A nonconforming structure may be replaced with a new structure of
the same size on the some footprint as the preexisting nonconforming
structure or may be expanded with an addition that does not project into the
required setback area at any point, subject to all other applicable provisions
of DCC Title 18.
3. Replacement or Expansion with Additional Encroachment in Setback Area.
Replacement or expansion of a nonconforming structure that would involve
an additional projection into the front, side or rear yard setback area at any
point along the footprint of the existing or preexisting structure may be
allowed provided such additional projection into the setback area (1) does
not exceed 900 square feet; (2) does not exceed the floor space of the existing
or preexisting structure, (3) does not cause the structure to project further
toward the front, side or rear property lines than the closest point of the
existing or preexisting structure, and (4) meets the variance approval
standards set forth in DCC 18.132.025(A)(1) through (4).
FINDING: The Burden of Proof states:
Deschutes County Assessor's records indicate the existing 3,000 square foot farm building
(described therein as a shop/machine shed) was constructed in 1970 (see attached
Assessor's Improvement Summary, Exhibit Q. There were no zoning regulations or building
permit requirements in effect in 1970. However, evidence exists that this building is much
older than 1970, including the photos and map from a 1959 farm insurance policy provided
by a previous owner (Exhibit M).
This building has been part of the farm use on the Herman property since its construction.
It is within 100' of Highway 20, approximately 75' from the property line. The applicant
proposes no additions to the building. However, on the exterior, new siding and roofing is
proposed to make it more appealing and compatible with the proposed wine
production/tasting facility. The interior layout will be altered as depicted in the attached
sample winery building site plan. Additionally, the winery will be connected to an existing
onsite well for potable water, and a new onsite septic system will be installed for waste
treatment (see attached site plan, Exhibit Q.
The building in question is surrounded by a gravel area that has been used as a driveway
and outdoor storage area since construction of the nonconforming farm building under
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discussion. The applicant proposes to alter the use of this existing gravel area to site some
of the proposed commercial activities in conjunction with farm use. This will concentrate
uses associated with the proposed winery within close proximity to the winery building on
previously -developed portions of the farm, thus limiting new impacts to necessary farm
fields and portions of the property devoted to livestock. Uses proposed in this location are
depicted on this application's site plans (Exhibit C) and include food truck(s) east of the winery
building, outdoor garden seating (e.g., picnic tables) to the south that may, seasonally,
include a tent.
The Board concurs with the applicant's analysis. According to Deschutes County records, the
existing 3,000-square-foot farm building predates county zoning permitting program which was
established in 1973. The Board finds that the farm building is a lawfully established and non-
conforming structure. Pursuant to DCC 18.120.010(D), general maintenance is permitted on a non-
conforming structure. The applicant proposed interior changes for the Meadery and exterior
renovations which included siding and roofing. The Board considers these changes minor in nature
and appropriately classified as maintenance. However, if any changes are made to the building
which change either the footprint or height of the building, an alteration of a non -conforming
structure approval is required from the Planning Division. The Board includes the following
conditions of approval:
Alteration of a Non -Conforming Structure
The applicant shall receive approval for a non -conforming use alteration if any changes to height or
footprint of the 3,000-square-foot farm building/Meadery building are proposed.
Renovation Permitting
For the proposed renovations to the Meadery building, the applicant shall obtain all the appropriate
permitting from the Deschutes County Building Division and the Environmental Soils Division.
Chapter 18.124, Site Plan Review
Section 18.124.030. Approval Required.
A. No building, grading, parking, land use, sign or other required permit shall be issued
for a use subject to DCC 18.124.030, nor shall such a use be commenced, enlarged,
altered or changed until a final site plan is approved according to DCC Title 22, the
Uniform Development Procedures Ordinance.
B. The provisions of DCC 18.124.030 shall apply to the following.
1. All conditional use permits where a site plan is a condition of approval,
2. Multiple family dwellings with more than three units,
3. All commercial uses that require parking facilities,
4. All industrial uses,
5. All other uses that serve the general public or that otherwise require parking
facilities, including, but not limited to, landfills, schools, utility facilities,
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churches, community buildings, cemeteries, mausoleums, crematories,
airports, parks and recreation facilities and livestock sales yards, and
6. As specified for Flood Plain Zones (FP) and Surface Mining Impact Area
Combining Zones (SMIA).
7. Non-commercial wind energy system generating greater than 15 to 100 kW
of electricity.
C. The provisions of DCC 18.124.030 shall not apply to uses involving the stabling and
training of equine in the EFU zone, noncommercial stables and horse events not
requiring a conditional use permit.
D. Noncompliance with a final approved site plan shall be a zoning ordinance violation.
E. As a condition of approval of any action not included in DCC 18.124.030(B), the
Planning Director or Hearings Body may require site plan approval prior to the
issuance of any permits.
FINDING: The proposed use requires actions described in section (A), above, and falls within a use
category described in section (B). Site plan review is required.
Section 18.124.060. Approval Criteria.
Approval of a site plan shall be based on the following criteria:
A. The proposed development shall relate harmoniously to the natural environment
and existing development, minimizing visual impacts and preserving natural
features including views and topographical features.
FINDING: In Father's House, files 247-18-000061-CU, 247-18-000062-SP, 247-18-000624-A, and 247-
18-000643-A, the Board of County Commissioners (Board) made the following finding regarding this
standard.
The Board agrees that DCC 18.124.060(A) is subjective and, at times, difficult to apply as the
Hearings Officer observed. However, as the Board interprets the provision, DCC 18.124.060(A)
does not require a particularly onerous exercise. It requires an applicant to show that its
proposed site plan relates "harmoniously" to the natural environment and existing
development. Unlike the conditional use standards of DCC 18.128.015(B), this standard does
not indicate harmony achieved with "surrounding properties." However, the Board
understands that the standard implies that the proposed development shall relate
harmoniously on and off the subject property and generally speaking, in the vicinity, by
"minimizing visual impacts and preserving natural features including views and topographical
features."
The code does not define what it means to "relate harmoniously." The Hearings Officer
reported that the online Oxford Living Dictionary defines "harmoniously" to mean arranging
something "in a way that forms a pleasing or consistent whole." Both parties in this case,
provided various interpretations of the term "harmonious." The Board is not adopting one
interpretation of the term over another as each contributes equally to this evaluation. The
Board concurs with the Hearings Officer that there is no "particularly useful case law defining
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or applying this term." In addition, the Board agrees, that the Hearings Officer is correct that
a site plan should be approved in light of this meaning of "harmonious," so long as the
proposed site plan does not create "more disharmony than other uses allowed by right or
conditionally in the MUA-10 zone." In this regard, the Board finds that this standard presumes
the use is approved and evaluates only whether the site plan for the use "relates
harmoniously." The Board finds that the proposed church site plan meets the standard set
forth in DCC 18.124.060(A).
Specifically, the Board interprets DCC 18.124.060(A) to mean that an applicant must
demonstrate that the site plan has arranged the development in a way that evaluates the
natural environment and existing development in the area and in the process has minimized
visual impacts and reasonably preserved natural features including views and topographic
features. Minimizing visual impact, as with this case, may include introduced landscaping,
design layout, and specific design elements such as siding and roofing color and material. In
doing so, this enables the County decision maker to find that the site plan's impacts create no
more disharmony than other uses allowed by right or conditionally in the MUA Zone.
The Board agrees, in part, with the Hearings Officer that this standard is considered differently
when compared to the term "compatibility" and its associated standard of DCC 18.128.015(B).
The chief differences between the two standards is that the DCC 18.128.015(B) compatibility
standard evaluates the compatibility of the proposed use on existing and projected uses of
surrounding properties and does so in light of specific factors that are not reproduced in DCC
18.124.060(A). The DCC 18.124.060(A) "harmonious" standard evaluates whether a proposed
site plan "relates harmoniously to existing development and the natural environment"
considering whether the site plan shows that the applicant has reasonably mitigated its
impacts and reasonably preserved views. The Board observes that not every use that requires
site plan approval also requires a conditional use permit. However, the Board finds that it is
possible that a permitted or approved use is arranged so poorly on a site, that a proposed site
plan must be denied under this standard. That is not the case here.
The Board's findings, cited above, make it clear that the use itself is not the subject of review under
this criterion. Rather, this criterion only evaluates whether the site plan for the use "relates
harmoniously." The Board reads Father's House to require a demonstration, "...the site plan has
arranged the development in a way that evaluates the natural environment and existing
development in the area and in the process has minimized visual impacts and reasonably preserved
natural features including views and topographic features."
The Burden of Proof States:
The proposed winery and commercial activities in conjunction with farm use will be sited on
previously -developed portions of the property so as to avoid new impacts to the natural
environment, thus respecting it. No new structures are proposed, rather existing ones will
be used. This will respect existing development by avoiding unnecessary crowding and fully
utilizing existing structures. Parking areas are proposed in locations that have been altered
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by a history of farm vehicle use and are of a size and design that will facilitate safe flow of
vehicular and pedestrian traffic within and around existing development.
The visual impact of proposed use will be minimized by location. All proposed outdoor
activities will be buffered from surrounding uses by existing buildings, vegetation and
distance. Since these activities will be integrally related to and dependent upon the existing
farm use of the subject property, the applicant believes the proposed winery and commercial
activities in conjunction with farm use will relate harmoniously to the natural environment
and existing development.
The Board concurs with the applicant's analysis. The proposed site plan demonstrates a design
scheme that utilizes previously disturbed ground and proposed activities that are in sheltered areas
where the natural and existing features are incorporated and enhanced. Further, because the only
new structure proposed is a ground -level stage, no impacts to any scenic views will occur. This
criterion will be met.
B. The landscape and existing topography shall be preserved to the greatest extent
possible, considering development constraints and suitability of the landscape and
topography. Preserved trees and shrubs shall be protected.
FINDING: Given the limited new development, the Board finds the landscape and existing
topography will be preserved to the greatest extent possible, considering development constraints
and suitability of the landscape and topography. No significant changes to topography are
proposed. The Board finds all trees and shrubs existing on -site, not removed by necessity of the
proposed development, are "preserved trees and shrubs." The Board includes the following
condition of approval:
Preservation of Landscape and Existing Topography
All trees and shrubs existing on -site, not removed by necessity of the proposed development, shall
be protected, unless lawfully changed/removed by outright uses (such as farm use) or such
change/removal is approved by future land use approvals.
C. The site plan shall be designed to provide a safe environment, while offering
appropriate opportunities for privacy and transition from public to private spaces.
FINDING: The Burden of Proof states:
The proposed winery and commercial activities in conjunction with farm use will be centered
around the existing farm building and its surrounding gravel area. Occasional events will be
held on an existing lawn area adjacent to the old barn. Farm uses and other private portions
of the property will be separated from these areas by existing fencing and distance. Site
plans have been designed to provide a safe environment by separating proposed parking
areas and driveways from pedestrian areas (Exhibit Q.
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Safe Environment
The Board finds this criterion requires demonstration the site is designed to address common safety
hazards, including fire safety, and to address any site -specific natural hazards. The Board finds
pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicle safety is addressed under sub -sections (E) and (K) of this section.
With regard to natural hazards, none have been identified on the site.
The proposed Meadery includes food and beverage sales onsite. As such, staff included comments
from Eric Mone from Deschutes County Health Services under this criterion and comments from
Jon Harrang from the Oregon Department of Agriculture in the administrative decision that are
quoted below. Specific conditions of approval related to these comments are included in the
comment text.
Deschutes County Health Services, Eric Mone
I received this Notice of Application for a Conditional Use permit at 68540 HWY 20, Sisters.
Thanks for sending. A few considerations:
(1) - if this property is served by a private well, it needs to be reviewed and approved as a
Public Water System by either Oregon Dept of Ag (ODA) or our EH dept
The Meadery will be served by a private well and this decision includes the following condition of
approval:
Private Well
Prior to the Initiation of Use of anyAspect of the Meadery, the property owners shall have the well,
which provides water to the property and use, reviewed and approved as a Public Water System by
either the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) or the Deschutes County Environmental Health
Department.
(2) - Licensure of Meadery will depend on their predominant activity (sales, tasting room,
food service); that will determine whether licensure required by ODA or EH
The Board includes the following condition of approval:
Meadery Licensing From Deschutes County Environmental Health Department
Prior to the Initiation of Use of any Aspect of the Meadery, the property owner shall obtain all
necessary permits from the Deschutes County Environmental Health Department.
(3) - Mobile Food Units (MFU, e.g. carts) will all require licensure by EH
The Board includes the following condition of approval:
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Meadery Food Cart/ Mobile Food Unit LicensinZ
Prior to the Initiation of Service of the Mobile Food Units (MFUs), the property owner shall obtain
all necessary permits from the Deschutes County Environmental Health Department for the Mobile
Food Units (MFUs) operating on the property.
(4) - Not sure if the MFU's will only be on site for events a few times per year or permanent.
If permanent, it would be best for Public Health purposes if they were tied into the on -site
septic system, the well, and a power source on site.
The Board notes the proposal included one food cart to be operational when the Winery Building
and Winery Operations are open to the public. One food cart will be permanent. Up to two more
food carts are planned to be in use and open to the public only during an event. As such the Board
considers these two food carts to be temporary.
The Board includes the following condition of approval:
Permanent Food Cart Utility Servicing
Prior to the Initiation of Service of the Permanent Mobile Food Unit (MFU), the permanent Food
Cart (MFU) shall be connected to the on -site septic system, the well, and a power source on site
while providing food and beverage service at the Meadery.
(5) - Todd's team is reviewing septic system so that will be a major consideration
The Board includes the following conditions of approval:
Meadery Septic System
• Prior to the Initiation of Use for the Mead Production, the property owner shall obtain all
necessary permits from the Deschutes County Onsite Wastewater Division for the Mead
Production facilities.
• Prior to the Initiation of Use for the Winery Operations, the property owner shall obtain all
necessary permits from the Deschutes County Onsite Wastewater Division specific to the
Winery Operations.
• Prior to the Initiation of Use for the Winery Related Events, the property owner shall obtain
all necessary permits from the Deschutes County Onsite Wastewater Division for the Winery
Related Events including any temporary facilities that will be operational on site.
Oregon Department of Agriculture - Food Safety Program, Ion Harrang
To Whom it May Concern,
Food/beverage processing facilities such as those that produce Mead (honey wine) must be
licensed and inspected by ODA Food Safety Program. A tasting room associated with the
production facility would also be subject to licensing and inspection. The processing facility
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must comply with the minimum standards set forth in 21 CFR 117. The tasting room would
be subject to the Retail Food Code, OAR 603 Division 25. An adequate supply of potable
water is required. In addition, the firm must demonstrate that solid and liquid waste are
being properly disposed of. A septic authorization letter from Deschutes County
Environmental Health or the equivalent approval from DEQ would be needed as a
prerequisite for licensing, depending on which agency has the jurisdiction in this matter.
Please note that OLCC and TTB may have additional requirements which relate to
production, sales, and serving of alcoholic beverages to the public.
Food cart licensing and inspection would be handled by Deschutes County Environmental
Health Department.
Please contact me if Deschutes County Planning Staff or the applicant should have any
questions and/or if further discussion or clarification are needed.
Based upon the comments from Jon Harrang, the Board includes the following conditions of
approval:
Meadery Licensing From the Oregon Department of Agriculture
Prior to the Initiation of Use of any Aspect of the Meadery, the property owner shall obtain all
necessary permits and approvals from the Oregon Department of Agriculture Food Safety Program
for the Mead Production, Winery Operations, and Winery Related Events.
Meadery Licensing From the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC)
Prior to the Initiation of Use of any Aspect of the Meadery, the property owner shall obtain all
necessary permits and approvals from the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission for the Mead
Production, Winery Operations, and Winery Related Events.
Meadery Licensing From the US Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB)
Prior to the Initiation of Use of any Aspect of the Meadery, the property owner shall obtain all
necessary permits and approvals from the US Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau for the
Mead Production, Winery Operations, and Winery Related Events.
Transition from Public to Private Space
As noted in the applicant's response, the site has a residential use. The Board concurs that sufficient
distance and space exist and create a natural buffer between the residential use and the Meadery.
With the exception of the Meadery tours that include a survey of the regenerative bee pastures, the
Meadery is adequately separated from the on -site residential use. Regarding those private spaces
and residential uses which surround the subject property, the Board finds that the existing buildings
and vegetation, along with substantial distances from the proposed use, create a sufficient buffer.
D. When appropriate, the site plan shall provide for the special needs of disabled
persons, such as ramps for wheelchairs and Braille signs.
FINDING: The Deschutes County Building Division was sent a request for comment on this
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application. In the State of Oregon, ORS 455.720 and 447.210 through 447.992 are administered by
the Deschutes County Building Safety Division. Deschutes County Building Safety Division is
required to determine if a structure is an Affected Building and if so, apply the appropriate sections
of Chapter 11 and the American National Standards Institute code A117.1-2009. Consequently, the
structures will comply with state and federal ADA requirements. If an Affected Building is approved,
inspected and finaled by the Deschutes County Building Safety Division, it meets all code
requirements as an accessible structure. The Board finds that such a review is required prior to the
issuance of building permits. As conditioned above under 18.120.010(A)(1-3), the Meadery building
will comply with this criterion.
E. The location and number of points of access to the site, interior circulation patterns,
separations between pedestrians and moving and parked vehicles, and the
arrangement of parking areas in relation to buildings and structures shall be
harmonious with proposed and neighboring buildings and structures.
FINDING: The Burden of Proof States:
No new structures are proposed. The proposed development will not alter existing
driveways or the one point of access to the site from Highway 20. The site plan has been
designed to maintain sufficient and safe interior circulation patterns, separation between
pedestrians and moving and parked vehicles, and arrangement of parking areas in
relation to buildings and structures (Exhibit Q. The applicant believes that existing and
proposed features will continue to be harmonious with the site's ongoing farm use and
neighboring buildings and structures.
The Board concurs with the applicant's analysis that the use of existing buildings contributes to the
ongoing harmony with the surrounding properties. With no new substantial development proposed
for the Meadery, the Board finds that there will not be any significantly adverse impacts on -site
and/or neighboring proposed and existing buildings and structures. County staff has advised that
it is unaware of any buildings and structures proposed for neighboring properties.
As noted above under 18.116.030(F)(6), the Meadery's large parking areas and intermixing of vehicle
and pedestrian traffic raises safety concerns for normal operation and events. The applicant
proposes the use of built features, natural features and signage around Meadery building to ensure
safety and circulation. In accordance with this proposed action, the Board includes a condition of
approval that a sign plan be submitted to the Planning Division which confirms safety for interior
circulation patterns. As conditioned above, this criterion will be met.
F. Surface drainage systems shall be designed to prevent adverse impacts on
neighboring properties, streets, or surface and subsurface water quality.
FINDING: The subject proposal does not include impervious surfaces such as paving or new
development, with the possible exception of the stage. Given its small size in comparison to the size
of the property, the Board does not anticipate adverse drainage impacts on neighboring properties,
streets, or surface and subsurface water quality.
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G. Areas, structures and facilities for storage, machinery and equipment, services
(mail, refuse, utility wires, and the like), loading and parking and similar accessory
areas and structures shall be designed, located and buffered or screened to
minimize adverse impacts on the site and neighboring properties.
FINDING: The Burden of Proof states:
No new structures are proposed. The exterior of the existing farm building to house the
proposed winery is weathered and in need of maintenance. It will be repaired and updated
with new siding in earth -tone colors to make it more functional, natural looking, and visually
appealing. All production and storage facilities are proposed inside the winery building,
which will screen machinery and equipment. Parking areas, food cart(s), refuse containers,
and temporary toilet facilities are proposed and will be located at least 1 00'from Highway
20 and will be located so that they are screened from the remainder of the site and
neighboring properties by existing onsite buildings, fencing, and landscaping (Exhibit C, Site
Plans). No adverse impacts from the proposed winery and commercial activities in
conjunction with farm use are anticipated to the site or neighboring properties.
The Board concurs with the applicant's analysis.
H. All above ground utility installations shall be located to minimize adverse visual
impacts on the site and neighboring properties.
FINDING: The applicant has not proposed above ground utility installations as a part of this
project.
1. Specific criteria are outlined for each zone and shall be a required part of the site
plan (e.g. lot setbacks, etc.).
FINDING: Specific criteria for each zone mapped on the subject property have been addressed
above.
J. All exterior lighting shall be shielded so that direct light does not project off site.
FINDING: The applicant has not proposed exterior lighting as a part of this project. As a condition
of approval, all exterior lighting shall be shielded so that direct light does not project off site.
Exterior Lighting
All exterior lighting shall be shielded so that direct light does not project off site.
K. Transportation access to the site shall be adequate for the use.
1. Where applicable, issues including, but not limited to, sight distance, turn
and acceleration/deceleration lanes, right-of-way, roadway surfacing and
widening, and bicycle and pedestrian connections, shall be identified.
2. Mitigation for transportation -related impacts shall be required.
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3. Mitigation shall meet applicable County standards in DCC 18.116.310,
applicable Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) mobility and access
standards, and applicable American Association of State Highway and
Transportation Officials (AASHTO) standards.
FINDING: The Deschutes County Road Department, Deschutes County Transportation Planner, and
the Oregon Department of Transportation were sent a request for comment on this application.
Comments from the Senior Transportation Planner are included above. No infrastructure concerns
and no required improvements are identified in the record.
Section 18.124.070. Required Minimum Standards.
A. Private or shared outdoor recreation areas in residential developments.
1. Private Areas. Other than a development in the Sunriver UUC Town Center
District, each ground level living unit in a residential development subject to
site plan approval shall have an accessible outdoor private space of not less
than 48 square feet in area. The area shall be enclosed, screened or otherwise
designed to provide privacy for unit residents and their guests.
FINDING: No residential development subject to site plan approval is proposed.
2. Shared Areas. Usable outdoor recreation space shall be provided for the
shared use of residents and their guests in any apartment residential
development, as follows:
a. Units with one or two bedrooms: 200 square feet per unit.
b. Units with three or more bedrooms: 300 square feet per unit.
FINDING: No apartment residential development is proposed.
3. Usable outdoor recreation space shall be provided in the Sunriver UUC Town
Center District on a district -wide basis as follows:
a. A minimum of one hundred square feet of outdoor recreation space
per Multi family Dwelling unit or Townhome that is accessible to
residents or guests staying in Multi family Dwelling or Townhome
units.
b. Outdoor recreation spaces may include bicycle paths, plazas, play
areas, water features, ice rinks, pools and similar amenities that are
located outdoors.
C. Outdoor recreation space must include recreation for children who
are district residents, such as a maintained playground area with
approved equipment such as swings or slides.
FINDING: The proposal is not located in the Sunriver UUC Town Center District.
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4. Storage. In residential developments, convenient areas shall be provided for
the storage of articles such as bicycles, barbecues, luggage, outdoor
furniture, etc. These areas shall be entirely enclosed.
FINDING: No residential development is proposed.
B. Required Landscaped Areas.
1. The following landscape requirements are established for multi family,
commercial and industrial developments, subject to site plan approval.
a. A minimum of 15 percent of the lot area shall be landscaped.
b. All areas subject to the final site plan and not otherwise improved
shall be landscaped.
FINDING: The Burden of Proof states:
The proposed winery and commercial activities in conjunction with farm use is not a multi-
family or industrial use requiring landscaping.
A multi -family development is not proposed. Commercial and industrial uses are defined in DCC
18.04 as follows,
"Commercial use" means the use of land primarily for the retail sale of products or services,
including offices. It does not include factories, warehouses, freight terminals or wholesale
distribution centers.
"Industrial use" means the use of land primarily for the manufacture, processing, storage or
wholesale distribution of products, goods or materials. It does not include commercial uses.
As noted above, the primary use on the parcel is a farm use. The proposed commercial activities
are in conjunction with this farm use, and will be incidental and subordinate to the farm use. For
these reasons, the Board finds the proposal is not for residential, commercial, or industrial
development. These criteria do not apply.
2. In addition to the requirement of DCC 18.124.O7O(B)(1)(a), the following
landscape requirements shall apply to parking and loading areas:
a. A parking or loading area shall be required to be improved with
defined landscaped areas totaling no less than 25 square feet per
parking space.
b. In addition to the landscaping required by DCC 18.124.O7O(B)(2)(a), a
parking or loading area shall be separated from any lot line adjacent
to a roadway by a landscaped strip at least 10 feet in width, and from
any other lot line by a landscaped strip at least five feet in width.
C. A landscaped strip separating a parking or loading area from a street
shall contain:
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1) Trees spaced as appropriate to the species, not to exceed 35
feet apart on the average.
2) Low shrubs not to reach a height greater than three feet zero
inches, spaced no more than eight feet apart on the average.
3) Vegetative ground cover.
d. Landscaping in a parking or loading area shall be located in defined
landscaped areas which are uniformly distributed throughout the
parking or loading area.
e. The landscaping in a parking area shall have a width of not less than
five feet.
f. Provision shall be made for watering planting areas where such care
is required.
g. Required landscaping shall be continuously maintained and kept alive
and attractive.
h. Maximum height of tree species shall be considered when planting
under overhead utility lines.
FINDING: The Burden of Proof states:
This information is provided on the site plans filed with the County. Our proposal is to
provide permanent parking areas for the tasting room and daily operations. Event parking
will be similar to that allowed for events authorized by a temporary event permit such as in
the Downs decision issued by the Board of Commissioners and for Pole Creek Ranch's events
- without all of the features required for year-round uses. The creation of a permanent
parking area for events that meets all of these requirements would harm farm use of the
property as the event parking area could be needed for farm vehicle use and/or strategic
movement of animals on almost every day of the year - except event days.
The landscaped areas shown on the site plan exceed 25 square feet per parking space for
the meadery.
The parking lot is separated from a road way by a landscaped strip of 10' feet. The parking
area does not adjoin and is not close to any other property line and is separated from those
lot lines by buildings and natural landscaped areas and cultivated farm fields.
The landscape strip separating the parking area from the street (the area west of the
driveway) contains numerous trees with spacing that does not exceed 35 feet apart, shrubs,
and vegetative ground cover. The outdoor seating area is proposed on the east side of the
driveway so parking lot landscaping is not required. A landscaped area is, however, proposed
to screen the outdoor seating area from the highway. If necessary, it could be landscaped
to landscaped strip standards - standards that can be met during development of the site.
The landscaping in the parking area is appropriately distributed throughout the permanent
parking areas. If these areas are determined to be required for event parking, we propose
using plants in planters to serve as temporary landscaping that can be moved to avoid
obstructing farm vehicle and/or animal traffic on the property at all other times.
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Landscaped areas will be at least 5 feet wide. The applicant will water plants that require
watering and will continuously maintain landscaping. Landscape area trees will not be
located under overhead utility lines.
It should also be noted that this is an 83 acre rural farm, not an urban development. As such,
the entirety of the commercial operations are surrounded by acres and acres of landscaping
and farmland, including trees, shrubs, ponds, lawns, gardens, row -crops, regenerative bee
pastures, etc, in addition to all of the existing and proposed parking lot landscaping
mentioned above and in our Burden of Proof. Landscaping requirements are intended to
maintain nature within an urban environment. Our ranch is under zero risk of being turned
into a concrete jungle, and our very existence as a business is predicated on the cultivation
of nature. As such, any requirement to cultivate additional landscaping mere feet from acres
and acres of managed nature seems rather unnecessary for our specific application, and
misses the spirit of the requirement. Our customers want to visit a rural bee
ranch/farmhouse meadery with a rural bee ranch/farmhouse meadery parking lot, not an
urban development with an urban development parking lot.
The Board finds that proposed landscaping, as presented on the site plan (Mead Production and
Winery Operations (Exhibit Q, complies with the criteria above. For 123 parking spaces, 3,075
square feet of landscaping is required. According to staff calculations, and as presented on the site
plan, the applicant proposes more than 3,500 square feet in the landscaped strip separating the
use from Highway 20 alone. This strip is identified on the site plan as being 25 feet in width. Other
proposed landscaping areas distributed around the site will increase this figure to substantially
exceed this requirement. Staff noted in its administrative decision that the temporary parking for
Winery Related Events is addressed by the same standards and the extended parking to the
southeast is set back behind a field. As the delineated landscaped areas do not indicate specific
plantings or dimensions, and to ensure compliance with the above criteria, the Board includes the
following conditions of approval:
Meadery Landscaping- General Standards
The landscaping for the Meadery as presented as Exhibit C in the application materials, shall comply
with the following standards:
• The landscaping in a parking area shall have a width of not less than five feet.
• Provision shall be made for watering planting areas where such care is required.
• Required landscaping shall be continuously maintained and kept alive and attractive.
• Maximum height of tree species shall be considered when planting under overhead utility
lines.
Meadery Landscaping..- Landscaping Strip along Highway 20
The landscaping strip between Meadery parking and Highways 20, as presented as Exhibit C in the
application materials, shall contain:
• Trees spaced as appropriate to the species, not to exceed 35 feet apart on the average.
• Low shrubs not to reach a height greater than three feet zero inches, spaced no more than
eight feet apart on the average.
• Vegetative ground cover.
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C. Non -motorized Access.
1. Bicycle Parking. The development shall provide the number and type of
bicycle parking facilities as required in DCC 18.116.031 and 18.116.035. The
location and design of bicycle parking facilities shall be indicated on the site
plan.
FINDING: The applicant has requested an exception to the bicycle parking requirements. This
criterion is not applicable.
2. Pedestrian Access and Circulation:
a. Internal pedestrian circulation shall be provided in new commercial,
office and multi family residential developments through the
clustering of buildings, construction of hard surface pedestrian
walkways, and similar techniques.
b. Pedestrian walkways shall connect building entrances to one another
and from building entrances to public streets and existing or planned
transit facilities. On site walkways shall connect with walkways,
sidewalks, bikeways, and other pedestrian or bicycle connections on
adjacent properties planned or used for commercial, multi family,
public or park use.
C. Walkways shall be at least five feet in paved unobstructed width.
Walkways which border parking spaces shall be at least seven feet
wide unless concrete bumpers or curbing and landscaping or other
similar improvements are provided which prevent parked vehicles
from obstructing the walkway. Walkways shall be as direct as
possible.
d. Driveway crossings by walkways shall be minimized. Where the
walkway system crosses driveways, parking areas and loading areas,
the walkway must be clearly identifiable through the use of elevation
changes, speed bumps, a different paving material or other similar
method.
e. To comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the primary
building entrance and any walkway that connects a transit stop to
building entrances shall have a maximum slope of five percent.
Walkways up to eight percent slope are permitted, but are treated as
ramps with special standards for railings and landings.
FINDING: The Board finds that no new commercial development is proposed. The applicant
proposes a commercial activity in conjunction with the existing farm use on the subject property.
Therefore, no new pedestrian walkways are required. The only building in use will be the Winery
Building and the applicant has submitted a Burden of Proof and Site Plans in support of a safe
environment for internal vehicular and pedestrian traffic. The Board notes that no pedestrian
walkways or bicycle lanes currently exist on Highway 20 and efforts to connect the Winery Building,
or other locations on site, would be impractical. The Winery Building is existing, and as sited, will
concentrate activity at and around the structure. Internal pedestrian circulation, safety, and ADA
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requirements are addressed above. These criteria are met.
D. Commercial Development Standards:
1. New commercial buildings shall be sited at the front yard setback line for
lots with one frontage, and at both front yard setback lines for corner lots,
and oriented to at least one of these streets, except in the Sunriver UUC
Business Park (BP) District and Town Center (TC) District and properties
fronting Spring River Road in the Spring River Rural Commercial Zone. The
buildings) and any eaves, overhangs or awnings shall not interfere with the
required clear vision area at corners or driveways.
FINDING: No new commercial buildings are proposed.
2. To meet the standard in paragraph (1) of this subsection, buildings developed
as part of a shopping complex, as defined by this title, and planned for the
interior, rear or non -street side of the complex may be located and oriented
toward private interior streets within the development if consistent with all
other standards of paragraph (1) above and this paragraph. Interior streets
used to satisfy this standard may have on -street parking and shall have
sidewalks along the street in front of the building. Such sidewalks shall
connect to existing or future sidewalks on public streets accessing the site.
The master plan for the shopping complex shall demonstrate that at least
one half of the exterior perimeter of the site that abuts each public street,
will be developed with buildings meeting the standards of paragraphs (D)(1)
or (D)(3) of this subsection.
FINDING: No shopping complex is proposed.
3. An increase in the front yard setback may be allowed where the applicant
can demonstrate that one or more of the following factors makes it desirable
to site the new building beyond the minimum street setback.
a. Existing development on the site,
b. Lot configuration,
C. Topography of the lot,
d. Significant trees or other vegetative features that could be retained
by allowing a greater setback,
e. Location of driveway access. Such an increase in the front yard shall
be the minimum necessary to accommodate the reason for the
increase.
f. Architectural features, driveways, landscaping areas equal to or
greater than the depth of the structure, and outdoor commercial
areas, when at least one half of the structure meets the minimum
street setback.
FINDING: No increase in the front yard setback has been requested.
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4. Off street motor vehicle parking for new commercial developments in excess
of 10,000 square feet shall be located at the side or behind the building(s),
except in the Sunriver UUC Business Park (BP) District and Town Center (TC)
District. Off-street parking proposed with a shopping complex, as defined by
this title, and intended to serve buildings located in the interior or rear of the
complex may have parking in front of the building provided the overall
master plan for the site satisfies paragraph (2) of this subsection.
FINDING: No off street motor vehicle parking for new commercial developments in excess of
10,000 square feet is proposed.
Chapter 18.128, Conditional Use
Section 18.128.010, Operation.
A. A conditional use listed in DCC Title 18 shall be permitted, altered or denied in
accordance with the standards and procedures of this title, DCC Title 22, the Uniform
Development Procedures Ordinance, and the Comprehensive Plan.
B. in the case of a use existing prior to the effective date of DCC Title 18 and classified
in DCC Title 18 as a conditional use, any change in use or lot area or an alteration of
structure shall conform with the requirements for a conditional use.
FINDING: The proposed conditional use is reviewed in accordance with the standards and
procedures of this title; DCC Title 22, the Uniform Development Procedures Ordinance; and the
Comprehensive Plan. No prior use now classified as a conditional use is being modified by this
proposal.
Section 18.128.015, General Standards Governing Conditional Uses.
Except for those conditional uses permitting individual single family dwellings, conditional
uses shall comply with the following standards in addition to the standards of the zone in
which the conditional use is located and any other applicable standards of the chapter.
FINDING: The use subject to conditional use review is a commercial activity in conjunction with farm
use.
A. The site under consideration shall be determined to be suitable for the proposed
use based on the following factors:
1. Site, design and operating characteristics of the use,
FINDING: The Burden of Proof States:
FINDINGS: Site: The subject property is a working farm including cattle/horses/bees on
irrigated and non -irrigated fields and pastures, a large pond, two dwellings, and multiple
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agricultural buildings. The property is located in the EFU zone. It is surrounded by similar
farms. Farm crops and honey produced onsite will be used to produce and market mead in
the proposed winery. All proposed commercial activities will be dependent upon and related
to the property's farm use. The applicant believes the site is suitable for the proposed use
and that it will be compatible with the farm uses in the area.
Design: The applicant proposes to remodel an existing building to accommodate the
proposed winery and associated commercial activities. Outdoor seating, food and lawn areas
are proposed adjacent to and nearby the proposed winery. Graveled parking areas and as -
needed temporary sanitation units will also be clustered near the winery. The applicant
believes the design of the proposed use is suitable for the site and will be compatible with
its surrounding development.
Operating Characteristics: The proposed winery preparation, production, and storage will
occur inside a remodeled shop building. Most other proposed activities will revolve around
the winery. The site has ample space within existing developed areas for the proposed uses
with parking, access, driveways, and outdoor lawn area and garden areas for patrons to
enjoy the wine and outdoor atmosphere. The applicant believes that this working farm is a
suitable site for the proposed uses.
The Board concurs with the applicant's analysis finds that nothing about the site which would
preclude locating the project in this area. The site and farm property is suitable. The Board also
finds the design of the proposal and the operating characteristics are suitable to the farm property.
2. Adequacy of transportation access to the site, and
FINDING: Transportation access to the site is addressed in the comments by Peter Russell, Senior
Planner. Comments from the Deschutes County Road Department and Deschutes County
Transportation Planner did not identify any transportation infrastructure deficiencies. Comments
from other agencies and the general public, other than high traffic volumes on Highway 20, did not
identify any transportation infrastructure deficiencies. The Board finds, as conditioned, the site is
suitable for the proposed use based on adequacy of transportation access to the site.
3. The natural and physical features of the site, including, but not limited to,
general topography, natural hazards and natural resource values.
FINDING: The Burden of Proof states:
The proposed winery and commercial activities in conjunction with farm use will be sited
within and near an existing building in the only developed portion of the property. This
area of the site is level and has no topographical constraints. The site is a working farm
with no known natural hazards (e.g. flood plain) or natural resource values (e.g. wildlife
habitat, wetlands). The applicant believes the site is suitable for the proposed use based on
the natural and physical features of the site.
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The site is generally level and presents no topographical constraints on the proposed use. The
Deschutes County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan (2015) identifies drought, earthquake, flood,
landslide, volcanic, wildfire, windstorm, and winter storm hazards in the County. Of these, wildfire
is of special concern regarding the suitability of the use. Natural resource values typically include
agricultural soils, forest lands, wildlife and their habitats, wetlands, and natural water features. The
Board finds the only natural resource value to be preserved are the agricultural soils on -site. As
discussed previously, the Board finds the development will preserve the existing farmland by
utilizing an existing building and previously disturbed areas. Comments from agencies and the
general public did not identify any site unsuitability due to general topography, natural hazards, or
natural resource values.
Based on the above, the Board finds the site is suitable considering the natural and physical features
of the site.
B. The proposed use shall be compatible with existing and projected uses on
surrounding properties based on the factors listed in DCC 18.128.015(A).
FINDING: The Burden of Proof states:
Some properties surrounding the subject site are in farm use, primarily cattle, horses, and
pasture. Scattered dwellings are present within 0.25 to 1 mile of the property. There is also
undeveloped land that is not being farmed directly across Highway 20 from the developed
portion of the subject property where the winery and commercial activities in conjunction
with farm use are proposed. These activities will be dependent upon and related to the
ongoing farm use on the subject property. Future farm uses and dwellings may be possible
on adjacent properties, however, these would be limited by EFU zoning restrictions and the
availability of water rights for irrigation. No changes to topography are proposed, no known
natural hazards are present, and no impacts are anticipated to agricultural land in the
surrounding area. Therefore, the applicant believes the proposed winery and commercial
activities in conjunction with farm use will not adversely impact adjacent properties or uses.
The Board finds this criterion requires that the proposed use must be compatible with existing and
projected uses on surrounding properties. The Board finds "surrounding properties" are those that
might be significantly adversely impacted by their proximity to the proposed use. Existing uses on
surrounding properties include primarily farm uses. The only exception would be the property to
the south which is owned by the City of Sisters. Projected uses on surrounding properties are those
that have received approvals, or are allowed outright and are typical of development of the areas.
No recent land use approval on the adjacent properties indicate other potential uses other than
farming. The Board finds existing uses are a reasonable representation of uses allowed in the
underlying zones of surrounding properties. For this reason, the Board finds projected uses are
likely to be similar to existing uses.
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(A)(1). Site, design and operating characteristics of the use,
The Board finds the proposed use would be unsuitable if the siting, design and operating
characteristics of the use significantly adversely impacted existing and projected uses on
surrounding properties. Typically, potential adverse impacts could include visual, noise, dust, and
odor impacts. The proposal, as sited on the southern property line of the property and designed to
be integrated into the existing farm use, ensures compatibility with the existing farm uses on the
surrounding properties. As noted in the application materials, the distance to neighboring
properties, along with intervening vegetation and structures, contribute to compatibility between
the proposed Meadery and surrounding uses by reducing potential visual, noise, and dust impacts.
The proximity to Highway 20 and its existing traffic noise, along with conditions of approval related
to number of events and decibel levels, will further mitigate noise impacts. For these reasons, the
Board finds the site, design and operating characteristics of the Meadery will be compatibility with
surrounding land uses.
(A)(2). Adequacy of transportation access to the site, and
The Board finds the proposed use would be unsuitable if access to the site would significantly
adversely impact existing and projected uses on surrounding properties. Highway 20 is classified
as a Rural Arterial and under the jurisdiction of the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT).
No adverse comments were received from ODOT. Further, no comments indicating impacts to any
nearby county roads were raised by the County's Senior Transportation Planner or the Road
Department. For these reasons, the Board finds the subject proposal will not adversely impact
transportation access to surrounding properties. Furthermore, the existing access to the site
provides adequate access to the winery.
(A)(3). The natural and physical features of the site, including, but not limited to,
general topography, natural hazards and natural resource values.
The Board finds the proposed use would be unsuitable if it significantly adversely impacted off -site
topography, natural hazards, or natural resource values. The Deschutes County Natural Hazards
Mitigation Plan (2015) identifies drought, earthquake, flood, landslide, volcanic, wildfire, windstorm,
and winter storm hazards in the County. Of these, wildfire is of special concern regarding the
suitability of the use. Natural resource values typically include agricultural soils, forest lands, wildlife
and their habitats, wetlands, and natural water features. Natural resource values on surrounding
properties include pasture land and native vegetation typical of this area.
Comments from agencies and the general public did not identify concerns to surrounding
properties related to general topography, natural hazards, or natural resource values. Further, the
Board finds the operating characteristics of the use would not result in impacts to the natural and
physical features on surrounding properties.
C. These standards and any other standards of DCC 18.128 may be met by the
imposition of conditions calculated to insure that the standard will be met.
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FINDING: To the extent this decision is conditioned under DCC 18.128 criterion, the Board notes
such conditions are authorized by this criterion.
Section 18.128.020, Conditions.
In addition to the standards and conditions set forth in a specific zone or in DCC 18.124, the
Planning Director or the Hearings Body may impose the following conditions upon a finding
that additional restrictions are warranted.
A. Require a limitation on manner in which the use is conducted, including restriction
of hours of operation and restraints to minimize environmental effects such as
noise, vibrations, air pollution, glare or odor.
B. Require a special yard or other open space or a change in lot area or lot dimension.
C. Require a limitation on the height, size or location of a structure.
D. Specify the size, number, location and nature of vehicle access points.
E. Increase the required street dedication, roadway width or require additional
improvements within the street right of way.
F. Designate the size, location, screening, drainage, surfacing or other improvement of
a parking or loading area.
G. Limit or specify the number, size, location, height and lighting of signs.
H. Limit the location and intensity of outdoor lighting and require shielding.
1. Specify requirements for diking, screening, landscaping or other methods to protect
adjacent or nearby property and specify standards for installation and
maintenance.
j. Specify the size, height and location of any materials to be used for fencing.
K. Require protection and preservation of existing trees, vegetation, water resources,
wildlife habitat or other significant natural resources.
L. Require that a site plan be prepared in conformance with DCC 18.124.
FINDING: To the extent that any conditions of approval contained in this decision require
improvement to the site beyond the minimum standards of DCC Title 18, the Board finds such
conditions are authorized by this section.
Section 18.128.040, Specific Use Standards.
A conditional use shall comply with the standards of the zone in which it is located and
with the standards and conditions set forth in DCC 18.128.045 through DCC 18.128.370.
FINDING: As described herein, the proposed conditional use complies with the standards of the
zone in which it is located and with the standards and conditions set forth in DCC 18.128.045
through DCC 18.128.370, as applicable.
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SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT CHARGE
Board Resolution 2013-020 sets the transportation system development charge (SDC) amount and
the applicant initially used an outdated rate of $4,757 per peak hour trip. In the provided Trip
Generation Forecast, it was considered that since the tasting room would be closed 2 out of 5
weekdays, the average weekday traffic would not be accurately calculated by directly applying an
Institute of Traffic Engineers (ITE) trip generation rate. The average rate was calculated as shown in
Table 4 above. Also, the food cart would not attract traffic at this location as a stand-alone
operation. To account for this, it was considered to be a small -kitchen extension of the wine -tasting
operation. The resulting forecast was 9 p.m. peak hour trips and for 49 daily trips, of which 7 p.m.
peak hour trips and 39 daily trips would be non-passby, aka site -generated, trips. This is a
reasonably conservative approach considering that the family would also work on the site, which
would eliminate some work trips - and that some of the trips would likely be pass -by trips for people
driving between Bend and Sisters. At this level of weekday traffic generation, no further traffic
studies are needed under Deschutes County Code (DCC) 18.116.310(C)(a). The resulting SDC is
$35,560 ($5,080 X 7). The SDC is due prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy; if a certificate of
occupancy is not applicable, then the SDC is due within 60 days of the land use decision becoming
final. The County has both an SDC appeal process and a 10-year payment plan option; however, if
the 10-year payment plan is used, the County becomes the holder of a first -place lien.
THE PROVIDED SDC AMOUNT IS ONLY VALID UNTIL JUNE 30, 2023. DESCHUTES COUNTY'S SDC
RATE IS INDEXED AND RESETS EVERY JULY 1. WHEN PAYING AN SDC, THE ACTUAL AMOUNT
DUE IS DETERMINED BY USING THE CURRENT SDC RATE AT THE DATE THE BUILDING PERMIT IS
PULLED.
IV. CONCLUSION
Based on the foregoing findings, the Board of Commissioners concludes that the proposed
use can comply with the applicable standards and criteria of the Deschutes County zoning
ordinance if conditions of approval are met.
Other permits may be required. The applicants are responsible for obtaining any
necessary permits from the Deschutes County Building Division and Deschutes County
Environmental Soils Division as well as any required state and federal permits.
V. DECISION
APPROVAL, subject to the following conditions of approval.
VI. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
A. This approval is based upon the application, site plan, specifications, and supporting
documentation submitted by the applicant. Any substantial change in this approved use will
require review through a new land use application.
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B. The applicant shall obtain any necessary permits from the Deschutes County Building
Division and Environmental Soils Division.
C. Annual Reporting-- Incidental and Subordinate/Honey Sourcing
1. The gross income of the winery from any activity other than the production or sale of
wine may not exceed 25 percent of the gross income from the on -site retail sale of wine
produced in conjunction with the winery. The gross income of a winery does not include
income received by third parties unaffiliated with the winery. Failure of the landowner to
demonstrate compliance with the 25% requirement for two consecutive years shall cause
the commercial activities in conjunction with farm use permit to become void.
2. 90% of honey used to produce mead or other honey products must come from
Deschutes County, adjoining counties, high desert counties (Wasco and Grant) and
Marion, Jackson and Douglas counties. 100% of honey used to produce mead or other
honey products must come from Oregon. Failure of the landowner to demonstrate
compliance with this requirement for two consecutive years shall cause the commercial
activities in conjunction with farm use permit to become void.
3. The winery shall submit reports of compliance with items 1 and 2 above, by April 30 of
each year.
D. Farm Use - Incidental and Subordinate
This approval is based on the continued existence of at least 30 acres of bee pasture on the
winery property and the production on site of honey by bees. All honey produced on -site
shall be used to make wine or be sold as honey to the public.
E. Food Carts
A maximum of one food cart is allowed to provide food for tasting room visitors. A maximum
of two additional food carts may be allowed at events. All food carts shall offer honey as a
condiment and shall have at least one food item featuring honey on the menu.
F. Winery Related Events
All Winery Related Events (agritourism and other commercial events) shall be in support of
and associated with the Meadery and the promotion of the Lazy Z Ranch. Winery Related
Events are limited to 10 days or fewer in a calendar year. Maximum attendance shall be
capped at 250 persons for five events and 150 for five events. Weddings shall not be allowed.
Winery related events may not commence until the winery submits to the County a written
statement that is prepared by a certified public accountant certifying that the winery has
reached $40,000 in gross income from the on -site retail sale of wine produced in conjunction
with the winery.
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G. Winery Related Events
Applicant/owner shall have a representative at the site during all Winery Related Events
involving outdoor amplified noise/music. That representative shall have the authority and
responsibility to immediately respond to noise complaints and to ensure immediate
correction occurs.
H. Speaker Noise Level
All outdoor speakers shall be set so that the maximum dBA level of winery noise, as
measured from right angles from the source of the noise, does not exceed 65 dBA at all
property lines with the exception of the southwest property line abutting Highway 20.
I. Height Standard
No building or structure shall be erected or enlarged to exceed 30 feet in height, except as
allowed by DCC 18.120.040.
J. Zoning Setbacks
Any proposed development shall comply with the setbacks set forth in the Exclusive Farm
Use Zone as prescribed in DCC 18.16.070 (A-D)
K. General Setbacks
In addition to the setbacks set forth herein, any greater setbacks required by applicable
building or structural codes adopted by the State of Oregon and/or the County under DCC
15.04 shall be met.
L. Lighting in the Airport Safety Combining Zone
No Meadery development, or any of the associated Meadery uses, shall imitate airport
lighting or impede the ability of pilots to distinguish between airport lighting and other
lighting.
M. Glare Producing Materials in the Airport Safety Combining Zone
No glare producing material, including but not limited to unpainted metal or reflective glass,
shall be used on the exterior of structures located within an approach surface or on nearby
lands where glare could impede a pilot's vision.
N. Future Meadery Development _nthe Landscape Management Combining Zone
The applicant shall apply for a Landscape Management Review for any new structure or
substantial exterior alteration of a structure requiring a building permit. A substantial
exterior alteration is defined as exceeding 25 percent in the size or 25 percent of the
assessed value of the structure.
O. Clear Vision Area
The clear vision area located at the intersection of the service drive/driveway and Highway
20 shall be maintained in accordance with DCC 18.116.020(A). All branches and foliage of the
existing Juniper tree are to be removed to a height of eight feet above the grade within 30
days of this decision becoming final.
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P. Meadery Parking
Required parking facilities shall be provided priorto or concurrently with construction and/or
initiation of the proposed use.
Q. Indoor and Outdoor Serving/ Seating Areas
During open hours for Winery Operations, the indoor serving and seating area shall not
exceed 1,560 square feet and the outside serving and seating area shall not exceed 300
square feet.
R. Meadery Parking
Required parking space shall be available for the parking of operable passenger automobiles
of residents, customers, patrons and employees only and shall not be used for the storage
of vehicles or materials or for the parking of trucks used in conducting the business or used
in conducting the business or use.
S. Graveled Surface for Standing and Maneuvering of Vehicles
Prior to the initiation of use, the applicant shall gravel all areas for the standing and
maneuvering of vehicles onsite as depicted on the Maintained Gravel Map. This includes the
individual parking areas as proposed and all service drives which provide access for Mead
Production, Winery Operation, and Winery Related Events. At all times, the graveled surfaces
shall be maintained in a manner which will not create dust problems for neighboring
properties.
T. Safety of Traffic Access & Egress, and Pedestrians and Vehicular Traffic for the Meadery
Prior to the Initiation of Use, the applicant shall submit a sign plan to the Planning Division
illustrating that the site, with the installation of signage throughout, is adequate for providing
safety of traffic access and egress, as well as safety for pedestrians and vehicular traffic.
1. Mead Production and Winery Operations in Accordance with Meadery Site Plan/ Sign
Plan:
■ Appropriate sign locations, sign messaging, and demarcations, are utilized to
provide a safe environment for vehicle and pedestrian traffic throughout the site.
2. Winery Related Events in Accordance with the Meadery Events Site Plan/ Sign Plan:
■ In addition to Mead Production and Winery Operations, appropriate temporary
sign locations, sign messaging, and demarcations, are utilized to provide a safe
environment for vehicle and pedestrian traffic throughout the site.
• Highlight areas of significance (e.g. portable toilets & pedestrian only areas) during
temporary Winery Related Events.
U. Alteration of a Non -Conforming Structure
The applicant shall receive approval for a non -conforming use alteration if any changes to
height or footprint of the 3,000 square foot farm building/ Meadery building are proposed.
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V. Renovation Permitting
For the proposed renovations to the Meadery building, the applicant shall obtain all the
appropriate permitting from the Deschutes County Building Division and the Environmental
Soils Division.
W. Preservation of Landscape and Existing Topography
All trees and shrubs existing on -site, not removed by necessity of the proposed development,
shall be protected, unless lawfully changed/removed by outright uses (such as farm use) or
such change/removal is approved by future land use approvals.
X. Private Well
Prior to the Initiation of Use of any Aspect of the Meadery, the property owners shall have
the well, which provides water to the property and use, reviewed and approved as a Public
Water System by either the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) or the Deschutes
County Environmental Health Department.
Y. Meadery Licensing From Deschutes County Environmental Health Department
Prior to the Initiation of Use of any Aspect of the Meadery, the property owner shall obtain
all necessary permits from the Deschutes County Environmental Health Department.
Z. Meadery Food Cart/ Mobile Food Unit Licensing
Prior to the Initiation of Service of the Mobile Food Units (MFUs), the property owner shall
obtain all necessary permits from the Deschutes County Environmental Health Department
for the Mobile Food Units (MFUs) operating on the property.
AA. Permanent Food Cart Utility Servicing
Prior to the Initiation of Service of the Permanent Mobile Food Unit (MFU), the permanent
Food Cart (MFU) shall be connected to the on -site septic system, the well, and a power source
on site while providing food and beverage service at the Meadery.
BB. Meadery Septic System Permitting From Deschutes County Onsite Wastewater Division
• Prior to the Initiation of Use for the Mead Production, the property owner shall obtain
all necessary permits from the Deschutes County Onsite Wastewater Division for the
Mead Production facilities.
• Prior to the Initiation of Use for the Winery Operations, the property owner shall obtain
all necessary permits from the Deschutes County Onsite Wastewater Division specific to
the Winery Operations.
• Prior to the Initiation of Use for the Winery Related Events, the property owner shall
obtain all necessary permits from the Deschutes County Onsite Wastewater Division for
the Winery Related Events including any temporary facilities that will be operational on
site.
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CC. Meadery Licensing From the Oregon Department of Agriculture
Prior to the Initiation of Use of any Aspect of the Meadery, the property owner shall obtain
all necessary permits and approvals from the Oregon Department of Agriculture Food Safety
Program for the Mead Production, Winery Operations, and Winery Related Events.
DD. Meadery Licensing From the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC)
Prior to the Initiation of Use of any Aspect of the Meadery, the property owner shall obtain
all necessary permits and approvals from the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission for
the Mead Production, Winery Operations, and Winery Related Events.
EE. Meadery Licensing From the US Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB)
Prior to the Initiation of Use of any Aspect of the Meadery, the property owner shall obtain
all necessary permits and approvals from the US Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau
for the Mead Production, Winery Operations, and Winery Related Events.
FF. Exterior Lighting
All exterior lighting shall be shielded so that direct light does not project off site.
GG. Meadery Landscaping - General Standards
The landscaping for the Meadery as presented as Exhibit C in the application materials, shall
comply with the following standards:
• The landscaping in a parking area shall have a width of not less than five feet.
• Provision shall be made for watering planting areas where such care is required.
• Required landscaping shall be continuously maintained and kept alive and attractive.
• Maximum height of tree species shall be considered when planting under overhead
utility lines.
HH. Meadery Landscaping - Landscaping Strip along Highway 20
The landscaping strip between Meadery parking and Highways 20, as presented as Exhibit C
in the application materials, shall contain:
• Trees spaced as appropriate to the species, not to exceed 35 feet apart on the average.
• Low shrubs not to reach a height greater than three feet zero inches, spaced no more
than eight feet apart on the average.
Vegetative ground cover.
VII. DURATION OF APPROVAL NOTICE AND APPEALS
The applicant shall initiate the use for the proposed development within two (2) years of the date
this decision becomes final, or obtain approval of an extension under Title 22 of the County Code,
or this approval shall be void.
This decision becomes final twelve (12) days after the date mailed, unless appealed by a party
of interest. To appeal, it is necessary to submit a Notice of Appeal, the appeal fee of $250.00 and a
statement raising any issue relied upon for appeal with sufficient specificity to afford the Hearings
Body an adequate opportunity to respond to and resolve each issue.
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Copies of the application, all documents and evidence submitted by or on behalf of the applicant
and applicable criteria are available for inspection at no cost. Copies can be purchased for 25 cents
per page.
NOTICE TO MORTGAGEE, LIEN HOLDER, VENDOR OR SELLER: ORS CHAPTER 215 REQUIRES
THAT IF YOU RECEIVE THIS NOTICE, IT MUST BE PROMPTLY FORWARDED TO THE PURCHASER.
DATED this �``� day of J-/W ,2023.
ATTEST:
r"ji,we/tC tpot
Recording Secretary
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ANTHONY DeBONE, Chair
PATTI ADAIR, Vice Chair
PHIL CHANG, Commissioner
Attachment A: Site Plan for Mead Production and Winery Operations
Attachment B: Site Plan for Winery Related Events
Attachment C: DSL Wetland Land Use Notice Response
Attachment D: Maintained Gravel Map
Attachment E: Site Plan for Meadery Service Drives
Attachment F: Site Plan for Winery Related Events Service Drives
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Site Plan for Mead Production and Winery Operations - Attachment A
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Site Plan for Winery Related Events - Attachment B
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DSL Wetland Land Use Notice Response - Attachment C
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Responsible Jurisdiction
Staff Contact Jurisdiction Typo Municipality
Nathaniel Miller County Deschutes
Local case file # County
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Latitude
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Wetland/Waterway/Other Water Features
Tax Lot(s)
7KI
There are/may be wetlands, waterways or other water features on the property that are subject to the State Removal -
Fill Law based upon a review of wetland maps, the county soil survey and other available information.
The National Wetlands Inventory shows wetland, waterway or other water features on the property
Your Activity I
A state permit wilt not be required for the proposed project because, based on the submitted site plan, the project
avoids impacts to jurisdictional wetlands, waterways, or other water$.
Applicable Oregon Removal -Fill Permit Requirement(s)
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A state permit is required for 50 cubic, yards or more of fill removal or other ground alteration in wetlands, below
ordinary high water of waterways, within other waters of the state, or below highest measured tide,
Closing Information
Additional Comments
€ lea e notes that thee, ponds onsito may he jurisdictional to remova;'fiil law. If 50 r ahic. yards or more of
disturbance are proposed in than area, a state p rmit may be needed.
This is a preliminary jurisdictional determination and is advisory only.
This report is for the State Removal -Fill lava only. City or County port -nits may be required for the proposed activity.
Contact Information
For information on permitting, use of a state-owned water, wetland dete rminalmn or delineation report r€kquuirements
please contract the respective DSL lac witic: ftcsourco, Pfop,itiU'o+, or Jurisdiction C ird nator for the site county. The
current list is found at: http:d, wry"v.ore ori.cgovidsilwv�lpagesr`v"u stafl.aspx
The current Removal+ffl permit andlor Wetland Cie I neat on report fee schedule its found
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Response Date
2f28112 022
Response by:
Matthew Unitis
Response Phone:
503-9€ 6.5262
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Maintained Gravel Map - Attachment D
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Service Drives for Events - Attachment F
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