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COMMISSIONERS
1300 NW Wall Street, Bend, Oregon
(541) 388-6570
Recorded in Deschutes County CJ2023-404
Steve Dennison, County Clerk
Commissioners' Journal 12/27; 2023 10:33:41 AM
FOR RECORDING STAMP ONLY
BOCC MEETING MINUTES
1:00 PM
MONDAY December 4, 2023
Allen Room
Live Streamed Video
Present were Commissioners Tony DeBone, Patti Adair and Phil Chang. Also present were
County Administrator Nick Lelack; Assistant Legal Counsel Kim Riley; and BOCC Executive Assistant
Brenda Fritsvold.
This meeting was audio and video recorded and can be accessed at the Deschutes County
Meeting Portal webpage www.deschutes.org/meetings.
CALL TO ORDER: Chair DeBone called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.
CITIZEN INPUT: None
AGENDA ITEMS:
1. Rural, Bend, Sunriver Chambers Funding Requests
Nick Lelack, County Administrator, summarized requests submitted from the La
Pine, Redmond, Sisters, Sunriver and Bend Chambers of Commerce for
allocations of video lottery funds, adding that Finance has provided background
information on the current and projected balances of this fund after forecasting
revenues and expenditures for Fiscal Year 2025. Lelack said options before the
Board include declining one or more of the requests; deferring decisions to the
FY 2025 budget process; or supplementing the existing FY 2024 allocations for
Sisters and Sunriver and considering new FY 2024 allocations for one or more of
the other three chambers.
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Commissioner DeBone stated his general support for discussing these requests
next spring as the FY 2025 Budget is developed.
Commissioner Chang said while the proposals illustrate the amount of important
work to be done by the chambers, he was concerned about the sustainability of
making these investments and also that drawing down the video lottery fund
balance could limit the County's ability to fund different asks in the future.
Commissioner Adair stated her appreciation for the important work done by the
chambers, noted that video lottery funds are to be used for economic
development, and suggested that the requests could be funded at a 50% level
now and the Board could consider funding the remainder at a later date.
Laura Skundrick, Management Analyst, confirmed that the County expects to end
the year with $1,003,075 in unallocated video lottery funds.
Commissioner DeBone echoed the support for the County's Chambers of
Commerce and the work they do on behalf of small businesses. While he wanted
small businesses to continue operating and generate profits, he noted that video
lottery dollars also go to EDCO along with other service partners such as the
Deschutes Water Collaborative and non-profit organizations which provide
emergency food, shelter and clothing to community members.
Commissioner Chang said while the chambers, EDCO and various non -profits
utilize video lottery funds for eligible economic development activities, one of the
biggest constraints on economic development in Deschutes County is workforce
availability which itself is impacted by the lack of affordable housing or needs for
food assistance.
Commissioner DeBone asked to know what if any deliverables the County could
expect from awarding the requested funding.
Eric Sand, representing the Redmond Chamber of Commerce, spoke to
promoting businesses beyond Redmond out to Terrebonne and Crooked River
Ranch.
Katy Brooks, Bend Chamber CEO, said the Bend Chamber seeks assistance in
funding its workforce housing initiative.
Ann Gawith, Executive Director of the La Pine Chamber, said every chamber has
far-reaching benefits beyond the limits of its geographic community.
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Commissioner Chang said he would want to review a work plan for each of the
funding requests along with its expected impacts. Later, he would want to know
that specific implementation had occurred.
The Board was in consensus to direct staff to incorporate these requests into the
FY 2025 Budget process. Commissioner Chang asked that all of the chambers be
notified of the Board meeting when FY 2025 video lottery allocations will be
discussed when that has been determined.
2. Work Session: Draft 2020-2040 Tumalo Community Plan Update
Senior Transportation Planner Tarik Rawlings briefed the Board on a public
hearing scheduled for December 6, 2023 on the update of the Tumalo
Community Plan (TCP) from the current 2010-2030 version to a replacement
2020-2040 plan. Rawlings explained that a community plan expresses an overall
vision for a specific geographic area and establishes policies to achieve desired
goals over the next two decades.
Rawlings referred to maps showing the identified boundaries and zoning of
Tumalo along with built and vacant lots. Noting that the County funded a request
for a sewer feasibility study for this area, he added that ODOT is currently
constructing a two-lane roundabout at US 20 and O.B. Riley -Cook road. He
described the public outreach conducted for the TCP update and summarized
various topics and concerns shared by the public.
Senior Transportation Planner Peter Russell reviewed changes made from the
2010-2030 plan to the draft 2020-2040 plan, including the addition of three new
goals and 17 new policies and revisions to existing goals and policies.
Rawlings reported the recommendations of the Planning Commission with
regard to the update, as follows: remove policies #10 and #11 from the Natural
Resources, Open Space and Recreation Policies section; add a policy to explore
legislative changes to limit multi -family housing to a maximum of four units;
support public art; and encourage residents and community groups to reach out
to Deschutes County for updates and information.
Discussion ensued regarding the policy to limit multi -family housing to a
maximum of four units. It was noted that there is not much undeveloped land
left in Tumalo and previously, the lack of sewer served as a check on the number
of residential units that could be built on any one property.
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OTHER ITEMS:
• Jen Patterson, Strategic Initiatives Manager, presented a request to add the
County's logo to a letter asking the State legislature to prioritize funding for
community restoration programs which provide essential services to persons
who are charged with a crime and unable to assist in their own defense due
to mental illness or a substance use disorder.
ADAIR: Move to authorize adding the County's logo in support of this request
as presented
CHANG: Second
VOTE: ADAIR: Yes
CHANG: Yes
DEBONE: Chair votes yes. Motion Carried
• Erik Kropp, Deputy County Administrator, presented a request from
Mountain View Community Development for a letter supporting its
application for a grant which would be used to conduct donor outreach and
development for the planned RV park at Oasis Village. The Commissioners
directed edits to the draft letter.
ADAIR: Move approval of a letter supporting the grant application of
Mountain View Community Development as discussed and edited
CHANG: Second
VOTE: ADAIR: Yes
CHANG: Yes
DEBONE: Chair votes yes. Motion Carried
• County Administrator Nick Lelack said on Wednesday, he will present a letter
to the Board for its consideration seeking support from the area's
Congressional delegation for raising the $100 million cap on loans made
through the federal Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act
to $200 million for rural projects such as the expansion of the Redmond
Municipal Airport.
• Commissioner DeBone shared that Commissioner Adair's float won an award
in the Bend Christmas Parade last weekend.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: None
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ADJOURN:
Being no further items to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 2:34 pm.
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PATTI ADAIR, VICE CHAIR
PHIL CHANG, COMMISSIONER
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
1:00 PM, MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2023
Allen Room - Deschutes Services Building - 1300 NW Wall Street - Bend
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AGENDA
MEETING FORMAT: In accordance with Oregon state law, this meeting is open to the public and
can be accessed and attended in person or remotely, with the exception of any executive session.
Members of the public may view the meeting in real time via YouTube using this link:
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If you need accommodations to make participation possible, call (541) 388-6572 or
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Time estimates: The times listed on agenda items are estimates only. Generally, items will be heard in
sequential order and items, including public hearings, may be heard before or after their listed times.
CALL TO ORDER
CITIZEN INPUT: Citizen Input may be provided as comment on any topic that is not on the
agenda.
Note: In addition to the option of providing in -person comments at the meeting, citizen input comments
may be emailed to citizeninput@deschutes.org or you may leave a brief voicemail at 541.385.1734.
AGENDA ITEMS
1. 1:00 PM Rural, Bend, Sunriver Chambers Funding Requests
2. 1:30 PM Work Session: Draft 2020-2040 Tumalo Community Plan Update
OTHER ITEMS
These can be any items not included on the agenda that the Commissioners wish to discuss as part of
the meeting, pursuant to ORS 192.640.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At any time during the meeting, an executive session could be called to address issues relating to ORS
192.660(2)(e), real property negotiations; ORS 192.660(2)(h), litigation; ORS 192.660(2)(d), labor
negotiations; ORS 192.660(2)(b), personnel issues; or other executive session categories.
Executive sessions are closed to the public; however, with few exceptions and under specific guidelines,
are open to the media.
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AGENDA REQUEST & STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: December 4, 2023
SUBJECT: Rural, Bend, Sunriver Chambers Funding Requests
BACKGROUND AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS:
The Chambers of Commerce of La Pine, Redmond and Sisters together submitted a
request for an allocation of $60,000 each from the Video Lottery Fund to support small
businesses in their respective areas of operation, thereby promoting economic
development.
The Sunriver Chamber of Commerce has requested $65,000: $45,000 for continued
baseline support and $20,000 to hire a part-time employee to assist the executive director.
The Bend Chamber of Commerce requests $75,000 to support its workforce housing
program.
Finance Department staff will provide a supplemental memorandum with the current
Video Lottery Fund balance, and an analysis of revenues and expenditures over the past
five years. The analysis will include a summary of Video Lottery and ARPA funds to local
chambers.
As the Board considers these requests, it is important to note that the County has a
practice of granting one-year funding allocations. There are not any multi -year
commitments for Video Lottery funding support.
In addition, the County has a longstanding process of completing Video Lottery allocations
for the upcoming fiscal year each spring during the budget development process. That
process has already been completed for Fiscal Year 2024. Any allocations the Board makes
will require budget adjustments. The Board could consider these requests during the Fiscal
Year 2025 budget development process, which will occur in March 2024.
ORS §461.512 provides that video lottery money received by counties must be targeted to
"further economic development." ORS §461.547 confirms that monies received by counties
must be directed to "economic development activities." ORS §461.540 provides a list of
permissible expenditures for economic development:
Creating jobs;
Preventing loss of jobs;
Training and retraining of workers;
Services or financial assistance to businesses located or to be located in
Oregon;
Services or financial assistance to business or industry associations to
promote, expand or prevent decline of business; or
Services or financial assistance for "development projects" benefitting
Oregon's economy and as authorized by ORS §285B.410 (ORS §285B.410
identifies "development projects" as the acquisition, improvement,
construction, demolition or redevelopment of municipal utilities, buildings,
land, facilities).
Options:
1. Decline one or more funding requests.
2. Defer decisions to the Fiscal Year 2025 budget process.
3. Supplement existing Fiscal Year 2024 allocations for Sisters and Sunriver and
consider new Fiscal Year 2024 funding allocations for Bend, Redmond and/or La
Pine Chambers.
BUDGET IMPACTS:
To be determined by the Board.
ATTENDANCE:
Nick Lelack, County Administrator
Laura Skundrick, Management Analyst
November 20, 2023
To the Board of County Commissioners
1300 NW Wall Street
Bend, OR 97703
Dear Commissioner, Patti Adair, Commissioner, Phil Chang and Chair, Tony DeBone:
The Chambers of Commerce of La Pine, Redmond and Sisters are requesting an annual allocation of
$60,000 each from the Video Lottery Fund.
Based on the information we have received this fund is to be used for Economic Development and
Education purposes.
We are aware that the Sunriver Chamber has been receiving approximately $60,000 (some years more,
some years less) annual allocation for years, and we stand in strong support for continuing that
allocation.
As you know, most of Deschutes County's businesses are made up of small businesses. The Chambers'
role in providing much needed services to this sector is vital to the health of our economy.
As an example, During COVID the Chambers' were one of the only organizations willing to take in funds
and distribute those funds to small businesses in Deschutes County. The distribution of funds to our
small businesses resulted in our Chambers' being ineligible for relief funds, as those funds were run
through our books (by our accountants), making us ineligible for COVID assistance.
We also assist with many different aspects, helping small businesses succeed throughout the county, a
list of our economic development activities is attached to this packet.
Based on our conversation today, we respectfully request the allocation be approved.
Sincerely,
Ann Gawith, Eric Sande and Judy Trego
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Deschutes County Rural Chambers of Commerce Activities
Redmond Chamber of Commerce
• We help to support, represent and strengthen businesses in North Deschutes County,
Terrebonne and parts of Crooked River Ranch.
• We help and support the resorts of Eagle Crest and Juniper Preserve (continually work with
group business holding events at the resorts).
• We help and support the team and events held at Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center.
• We help growing our community and destination of north Deschutes County.
Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce
• We promote, market, support, represent and strengthen the small business community in
Western Deschutes County.
• We help and support the resorts of Black Butte Ranch, Aspen Lakes and the surrounding areas.
• We help and support many events held within Western Deschutes County, as an example, the
Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce is one of the many sponsors for the Sisters Rodeo, we have
also provided sponsorship to the Rodeo held at the Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center.
• We grow community by assisting businesses/community efforts in Western Deschutes County.
• We assist struggling businesses with loan referrals, employment, and business marketing
consulting.
• We provide many networking opportunities for small businesses in Western Deschutes County.
La Pine Chamber of Commerce
• We help to market, support, represent and strengthen businesses in Southern Deschutes
County.
• We help and support the resorts of Paulina Lake Lodge, East Lake Resort and the entire
Newberry Crater recreational area, including working with the Deschutes National Forest.
• We help and support other resorts in the immediate area ... Twin Lakes Resort, Crane Prairie
Resort, Cultus Lake Resort, Crescent Lake and Willamette Pass areas, as well as the
Gilchrist/Crescent area.
• We help and support the many events held in La Pine, including the La Pine Frontier Days and
the La Pine Rodeo, the Rhubarb Festival
• We help and support the community radio station KNCP FM
• We are a sponsor of the Deschutes County Fair and Rodeo
• We offer resources to our business community for information & education on workforce
development, business plans and marketing, etc.
• We continually market the desirability of doing business and living in Southern Deschutes
County
Sincerely,
Eric Sande, Judy Trego, Ann Gawith
CEO RDM, CEO SACC, CEO, LP Chamber
ORS 461.547
Distribution of certain video lottery revenues to counties for economic
development.
The Oregon State Lottery Commission shall transfer an amount equal to
2.5 percent of the net receipts from video lottery games allocated to
the Administrative Services Economic Development Fund to counties
for economic development activities for the following purposes:
• Furthering economic development in Oregon;
• "Furthering economic development" includes, but is not limited
to, providing:
• Services or financial assistance to for -profit and nonprofit
businesses located or to be located in Oregon;
• Services or financial assistance to business or industry associations
to promote, expand or prevent the decline of their businesses;
• Creating jobs;
• "Creating jobs" includes, but is not limited to:
• Supporting the creation of new jobs in Oregon;
• Helping prevent the loss of existing jobs in Oregon;
• Assisting with work transition to new jobs in Oregon; or
• Training or retraining workers.
BEND
CHAMBER
Bend Chamber Operational Funding
Proposal to Deschutes County Commission
November 15, 2023
The Work of the Bend Chamber
Supporting a thriving business community by:
• Convening and connecting businesses and thought leaders to solve business, employer and
economic challenges
• Advocating for businesses at the local, state and federal level
• Resourcing businesses with health insurance, information and other assistance
• Developing tomorrow's Leaders through Leadership Bend and other programming
• Initiatives that benefit businesses throughout Central Oregon and their employees, including
housing, childcare, and workforce development
In addition to its work to support businesses, the Chamber supports multi -year, key initiatives that have
deep impact to businesses, employers and their employees. These initiatives, including midmarket
housing, childcare, workforce development and others, are complex and require sustained and
collaborative effort to achieve results. The Chamber's Workforce Housing Initiative is one of these
efforts, and has been the Chamber's prime focus since 2022.
Workforce Housing Initiative 2024-2025
While there is a shortage of all levels of housing, the Bend Chamber's focus is middle -market housing,
where there is a quickly vanishing supply for an important part of Central Oregon's labor pool and the
greater community.
Updated 10/10/23
CHAMBER
Goal:
Increase rental or ownership housing for the Bend workforce in 80-120% income band
• Track middle market housing additions against City of Bend Housing Needs Analysis
• Successfully advocate for policies and legislation that supports AMI 80-120 housing
• Identify and enable collaboration and investment in building more AMI 80-120 housing
• Continue to be a champion (social and other) communicator of ideas, projects and need for AMI
80-120 housing in the community
Initiative Elements:
Projects:
• Increase rural and urban ADU units by updating the Chamber's toolkit, and collaborating with
Deschutes County and City of Bend ADU programs
• Invest in projects that incentivize AMI 80-120% housing and targeting local employees
Project Policy & Funding
• Track progress of the State Housing Policy Advisory Committee (HPAC) to identify and advocate
for policy changes to increase housing.
• Advocate for modest, well -planned expansion of Urban Reserves (HB 3414)
• Advocate for additional investments for pre -development and infrastructure
Partnerships & Collaboration
• Work with major employers and employer clusters to develop strategies to add housing
• Identify developers who are interested in connecting with employers as potential housing
lessors or investors
• Partner with public, private and nonprofit organizations with shared advocacy goals
Project Assistance & Consulting
• Assist with permitting and project advancement at City and County level
• Identify community asset opportunities in housing projects (response to employer need for
more childcare, connectivity, etc.)
Potential Project Investment
As part of the Chamber's ongoing investment opportunities that add to financial viability of delivering
AMI 80 —120 housing for Bend's workforce, create a sustainable, revolving loan fund using public and
private money to invest in workforce housing development projects within the Bend, Oregon UGB.
To create a viable public/private partnership, the Bend Chamber proposes building upon past work and
formalizing the Central Oregon Workforce Housing Collaborative. The Collaborative will include
employers, local government, and strategic partners. The Collaborative will be led by the Bend Chamber,
and membership is by invitation. Collaborative members are responsible for bringing capital, land, or
other assets to the table as a condition of membership. An environmental scan of Collaborative
Updated 10/10/23
CHAMBER
members and their assets will be conducted, and recommendations made on how to best leverage
individual assets.
Outreach
Build collaborative partnerships to support deployment of investments for employer -driven or
supported workforce housing projects.
• Develop collaborations with local employers, developers and land owners.
• Fund Mechanics: Mix of public, private and philanthropic dollars to fund low interest, short
term loans (under 36 months) to spur workforce housing projects.
• Metrics of Success: Short -terms goals include securing public and private capital investments to
create and sustain the fund; developing a coalition of willing developers and employers to drive
the work; marketing the fund to developers and promoting partnerships among coalition
employers.
DESCHUTES COUNTY LOTTERY FUNDING REQUEST
• To support economic and business support efforts, and key initiatives, the Bend Chamber
requests an investment of $75,000 from Deschutes County Video Lottery Investment Funds to
specifically support our 2024 workforce housing program support.
• The Chamber's work continues year over year, and sustained, annual financial support from
Deschutes County enables our organization to plan and execute our programs and initiatives
moving forward. We request an annual contribution to support this work.
• These funds will build capacity within Chamber operations and project investments that will
support Deschutes County businesses and the economy.
Updated 10/10/23
Chamber of Commerce
MEMORANDUM
Date: Nov. 29, 2023
TO: Deschutes County Board of Commissioners
FROM: Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce Finance Committee
RE: Fiscal Year July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025 Budget Request
The Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce kindly requests the continued financial support of the
Deschutes County Board of Commissioners for the 2024-25 fiscal year. The chamber appreciates the
grant it received for the current fiscal year and has taken great care to use the funds to benefit the
Sunriver community.
In 2023, the chamber created new programs and events, and built and reestablished partnerships to
benefit the businesses, nonprofit organizations and community members in South Deschutes County.
Highlights of the chamber's work in 2023 include:
• Hosts two networking events a month except in the summer
• Publishes two weekly newsletters
• Promotes businesses and nonprofit organizations via its social media
• Meets individually with businesses to discuss their concerns or provide assistance
• Partnered with several businesses to host Sunriver Solar Soiree in October
• Started the Sunriver Saturday Market, held once a month from June to October
• Created the content and published the Sunriver Magazine
• Worked with businesses to have a canned food drive to benefit Care & Share
• Held a pumpkin carving contest with The Village at Sunriver with the winner receiving a check to
its favorite charity
• Hosted a career exploration and inspirational lunch for the middle school girls at Three Rivers
School
• Partnered with the La Pine Chamber of Commerce to host the annual State of the County
Breakfast
• Supported many nonprofits as a volunteer including the Sunriver Music Festival, La Pine
Chamber of Commerce, Sunriver Women's Club, Care & Share and SLED
• Serve as a committee member for the Newberry Regional Partnership
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• Currently hosting the second annual Ornament Quest — a Shop Sunriver event
None of this work would be possible without the support of Deschutes County. While great strides have
been made to increase membership and many businesses are returning as members after a hiatus, the
chamber requests continued support to meet its goals to serve the businesses and nonprofits in South
Deschutes County.
The chamber's plans for 2024-25 include hosting the annual breakfast, a career exploration lunch for
middle school students and networking events; serving on the Newberry Regional Partnership
committee; having a fundraiser; and continuing with the events established in 2023 including the
canned food drive and Sunriver Saturday Market.
The chamber's finance committee has carefully reviewed its financial needs and developed a budget
request of $65,000 for the fiscal year 2024-2025, an increase of $15,000 from the previous fiscal year of
$50,000. This would allow us to maintain our basic operations while having funds to hire a part-time
employee. Currently, the chamber only has one employee — the executive director.
The chamber has worked diligently to show businesses there is a value in being a chamber member. In
order for the chamber to continue to make strides, an additional employee needs to be hired.
For our baseline operations, we are requesting $45,000. This will allow us to continue to offer the
services mentioned earlier, including business development, education and training, and advocacy. We
also could continue to offer traditional services that our local businesses, visitors, and our community
have come to expect from our chamber, such as business referrals, and providing promotional
information about Sunriver's special amenities, recreational opportunities, and events and activities.
We are requesting an $20,000 to hire a part-time employee to assist the executive director.
In summary, the Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce total budget request is as follows:
Continued Baseline Support: $45,000
Hire a part-time employee $20,000
TOTAL REQUEST: $65,000
We are available anytime to discuss this proposal in additional detail and to answer any questions you
might have. Our chamber office number is 541-593-8149 or you can email Executive Director Kristine
Thomas at exec@sunriverchamber.com. Thank you for considering this request.
Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Finance Committee:
Ryan Duley, Sunriver Brewing, Chamber Board President
Aaron Schofield, Branch Manager, First Interstate Bank, Chamber Board Treasurer
Keith Kessaris, Assistant General Manager, Sunriver Owners Association
Thomas Samwel, Area Director of Finance, Sunriver Resort Limited Partnership, Chamber Board Member
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STAFF REPORT
SUBJECT: Rural, Bend, Sunriver Chambers Funding Requests Financial Analysis
BACKGROUND AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS:
The Finance Department has completed an analysis of funding requests that the
Board is considering and is providing this supplemental memorandum to assist the
Board in evaluating these requests.
Projected Video Lottery Fund (VLF) Fund 165 Balance
If Video Lottery payments from the State are received as anticipated, the Board is
projected to have about $1 million available in unallocated Video Lottery funds.
Any allocations made by the Board before the end of the fiscal year would reduce
that projected ending fund balance accordingly. They would also require a budget
adjustment.
Analysis of Revenue and Expenditures
$1,400,000
$1,200,000
$1,000,000
$800,000
$600,000
$400,000
$200,000
$-
Video Lottery Forecast
FY25 FY24 FY23 FY22 FY21 FY20 FY19 FY18
BUDGETED PROJECTED
■ Video Lottery Funds ® Grants Awarded
*The FY 25 estimates assume that grant investments would match FY 24 levels and
that the allocation for EDCO would increase at a rate that matches the historical
average increase.
Beginning Working Capital Projection
$1,400,000
$1,200,000
$1,000,000
$800,000
$600,000
$400,000
$200,000
$-
FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23 FY24 FY25
BUDGETED
ARPA Awards
Local chambers did not receive ARPA allocations.
Prior Video Lottery Support for Chambers
Previous years of video lottery funding to chambers is shown below:
Chamber
FY2024
FY2023
FY2022
FY2021
FY2020
FY2019
FY2018
Sisters
$50,000
$75,000
Sunriver
$50,000
$65,000
$52,000
$40,000
(TRT)
$40,000
$34,500
$34,500
BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST & STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: December 4, 2023
SUBJECT: Work Session: Draft 2020-2040 Tumalo Community Plan Update
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Work session in preparation for a public hearing scheduled for December 6, 2023.
BACKGROUND AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS:
The Board will hold a work session in preparation for a December 6, 2023 public hearing to
consider the Draft 2020-2040 Tumalo Community Plan Update (Files 247-23-000509-PA,
510-TA). The full record is located on the project webpage:
https://www.deschutescounty.gov/cd/page/tumalo-community-plan-update-2020-2040-
247-23-000509-pa-510-ta
BUDGET IMPACTS:
None.
ATTENDANCE:
Tarik Rawlings, Senior Transportation Planner
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: Deschutes County Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Tarik Rawlings, Senior Transportation Planner
DATE: December 4, 2023
RE: December 4, 2023, work session in preparation for public hearing: Draft 2020-2040
Tumalo Community Plan (TCP) update
The Planning Division is updating the 2010-2030 Tumalo Community Plan (TCP) to 2020-2040 due
to changes in the community and passage of time. Additionally, the County received a $75,000
Transportation Grant Management (TGM) from the State, of which $50,000 was dedicated to update
the bike/ped/transit, aka Active Transportation, element of the TCP. The County hired Kittelson and
Associates (KAI) to do the work for the TGM grant.
The purpose of this memo is to summarize the public process and comments received regarding
the TCP either in person or online, in preparation for a public hearing before the Board of County
Commissioners (Board) on December 6, 2023.
I. BACKGROUND
Tumalo is an Unincorporated Community under Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 660-022,
meaning the land use pattern is quasi -urban in terms of density and land uses and predated the
Oregon's land use system, which began in 1973. The state classifies Tumalo as a Rural
Unincorporated Community' and the County administers it under Deschutes County Code (DCC)
18.67. The Tumalo Community Plan is Section 4.7 of the Comprehensive Plan and appears as
Appendix B of the Comprehensive Plan.
Staff prepared a website, www.deschutes.org/tumaloplan, which featured a StoryMap that provided
a narrative of the project, the community's history, the purpose of the TCP, surveys, and an
opportunity to leave a contact email. Additionally, the full record including public and agency
1 OAR 660-020-010(7) "Rural Community" is an unincorporated community which consists primarily of
permanent residential dwellings but also has at least two other land uses that provide commercial,
industrial, or public uses (including but not limited to schools, churches, grange halls, post offices) to the
community, the surrounding area, or to persons traveling through the area."
1 1 7 NW Lafayette Avenue, Bend, Oregon 97703 l P.O. Box 6005, Bend, OR 97708-6005
1,11 (541) 388-6575 d@deschutes.org ww.eschutes.org/cd
comments is included at the following project -specific website:
https://www.deschutescounty.gov/cd/page/tumalo-community-plan-update-2020-2040-247-23-
000509-pa-510-ta
Staff provided numerous methods for the public to provide input on what they wanted in the TCP,
comments on the community vision as well as specific draft goals and policies. The public outreach
methods ranged from traditional meetings in the Tumalo School Gym to face-to-face meetings at a
local coffeehouse to Zoom meetings. Public outreach included mailers to Tumalo residents initially
then emails via Constant Contact based on information from attendance sheets, contact info left at
the website, or phone calls and/or emails to Planning staff. Outreach for specific events included:
• Tumalo StoryMap #1, April 27-May 25, 2022
• Tumalo Community Plan Open House #1, May 11, 2022 (Kick Off meeting)
• Meet A Planner, Tumalo Coffeehouse, Zoom, or phone, June 13-24, 2022
• Tumalo StoryMap #2, June 29-July 27, 2022
• Tumalo Community Plan Open House, #2, August 22, 2022 (Draft TCP, 15t version)
• Meet A Planner, Tumalo Coffeehouse, Zoom, or phone, May 2-9, 2023
• Tumalo StoryMap #3, April 23, 2023, to present
• Tumalo Open House #3, May 17, 2023, (Draft TCP, 2nd version)
II. KEY ASPECTS OF THE 2020-2040 TCP
The prevailing sentiment of the public who attended or commented was they wanted to preserve
Tumalo's feel of being a small town. There were also concerns about the possibility of private sewer
which serves the higher density residential neighborhood on the south side of U.S. 20 extending
across the highway into Tumalo. A number of public comments focused on limiting the number of
dwelling units that could be approved in association with a multi -family complex. Other concerns
included balancing economic development with Tumalo's historically rural nature, the side effects
of tourism, protecting the Deschutes River, and concerns about rising traffic volumes and the speed
of traffic.
Below is a summary of the differences between the current TCP and the draft update.
Differences Between Draft 2020 TCP and 2010 TCP
GOALS
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An attached color -coded version of the TCP is included to show how various goals and policies
address these and other issues. Additionally, the attached spreadsheet compares and contrasts the
2020-2040 TCP goals and policies to the 2010-2030 TCP and provides a summary of why the text
remained the same, was changed, or new language was added.
III. KEY ASPECTS OF THE TGM GRANT FOR BIKE/PED/TRANSIT IN TUMALO
The Tumalo portion of the TGM grant had an overlap with the Tumalo Community Plan, including
having consultant staff at the May 11, 2022, Kick Off meeting. Other public outreach occurred via:
• Walking downtown tour of Tumalo, focusing on bike/ped/transit, June 8, 2022
• Interactive StoryMap, June 8-July 13, 2022
• Virtual Open House, October 5-24, 2022
The dominant themes were safety and improvements to lower speeds; pedestrian connectivity;
location of future transit stop; and potential amendments to bike standards in Deschutes County
Code (DCC) at 17.48, Table A (Road Standards) and Table B (Bikeway Standards). The specific
recommendations are found in two memos, Final Concept Plan (December 7, 2022) and TCP Active
Transportation Update and SCVAP Trails Expansion Outreach - Implementation Measures
Deschutes County Code (January 31, 2023).
IV. RELATIONSHIP TO TUMALO SEWER FEASIBILITY STUDY
While the TCP and sewer feasibility unfolded at roughly the same time, they have no regulatory
relationship. The sewer feasibility study was an economic analysis of various alternatives to bring
sewer to Tumalo via either extension of Tumalo Property Owners Association (TPOA) existing private
system; a new local and collector system; or having a pipeline connect to the City of Bend system.
The study's assumption and conclusions can be found at this link:
full report and appendices.pdf (deschutes.org)
While the sewer feasibility study was a separate process, staff repeatedly heard from the
community about its concerns regarding cost, effect of development, fees, and potential
implications for denser development. Staff crafted policies in response to these concerns that
appear in the TCP Public Facilities section.
V. PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION
Staff held a July 27, 2023, work session' with the Planning Commission (PC) to provide an overview
of the updated TCP and the process to create it. The PC held a public hearing3 on August 10, 2023,
2 https://www.deschutes.org/bc-pc/page/planning-commission-37
3 https://www.deschutes.org/bc-pc/page/planning-commission-38
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on the draft 2020-2040 TCP. The PC voted to continue the public hearing to August 24, 20234 and
collected additional public comments. At the conclusion of oral testimony on August 24, 2023, the
PC voted to close the oral and record and leave the written record open until 4 p.m. on September
7, 2023. Deliberations before the PC were initially held on October 12, 20235 with the PC voting to
continue deliberations until October 26, 2023. The PC held continued deliberations on October 26,
20236, ultimately making a recommendation to the Board to adopt the TCP document including the
following amendments:
• Remove Policies #10 and #11 from the Natural Resources, Open Space, and Recreation
Policies section of the TCP's goals and policies. (5 Commissioners in favor, 1 Commissioner in
opposition, 1 Commissioner abstained)
• Add a policy to explore legislative changes to limit multi -family housing to 4 units in Tumalo.
(7 Commissioners unanimously in favor)
• Support for public art in Tumalo. (7 Commissioners unanimously in favor)
• Encourage residents and community groups to reach out to Deschutes County for updates
and information. (5 Commissioners in favor, 2 Commissioners in opposition)
In anticipation of the Board's public hearing on December 6, 2023, notice was provided to the
Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) on July 6, 2023 with a Notice of
Application sent to agency partners on July 21, 2023. Additionally, a Notice of Public Hearing was
published in the Bulletin newspaper on November 19, 2023 and courtesy email notice was sent to
participating parties on November 17, 2023.
VI. NEXT STEPS
The Board will hold a public hearing on December 6, 2023. The Board has several options at the
conclusion of the staff presentation and public comments. The Board may:
• Hold the oral and written record open and continue the hearing to a date certain
• Close the oral record and hold the written record open to a date certain
• Close both the oral and written record and set a date certain for deliberations
• Close both the oral and written record and begin deliberations
VII. CONCLUSION
Staff is prepared to answer any questions.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Draft Tumalo Community Plan (2020-2040)
' https://www.deschutes.org/bc-pc/page/planning-commission-39
6 https://www.deschutes.org/bc-pc/page/planning-commission-41
6 https://www.deschutes.org/bc-pc/page/planning-commission-42
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2. TCP Findings
3. Color -coded version of goals and policies
4. Spreadsheet of 2020 and 2010 TCP text with notes
5. Final memos for Tumalo bike/ped/transit portion of TGM grant
• Final Concept Plan (December 7, 2022)
• TCP Active Transportation Update and SCVAP Trails Expansion Outreach
Implementation Measures Deschutes County Code (January 31. 2023)
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Tumalo Community Plan
2020-2040
Deschutes County Community Development
Updated 2023
Introduction
The Tumalo Community Plan (Community Plan) is an integral part of the Deschutes County
Comprehensive Plan and, upon adoption by the Board of County Commissioners, constitutes
an official chapter (Section 4.7). The Community Plan may only be changed if it is reviewed
through an official legislative plan amendment process. The Community Plan's goals and
policies provide a decision -making guide for land use planning, capital improvements, and
physical development during the next 20 years (2020 - 2040). It is anticipated that Deschutes
County, Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), special districts, residents, and
community leaders will consult the Community Plan when preparing land use or
transportation projects in Tumalo.
Tumalo is a small rural community located approximately three miles northwest of Bend in
the center of Deschutes County. Oregon Administrative Rules recognize areas in Deschutes
County like Tumalo as an "Unincorporated Community" under OAR 660-022. Of the four
types of unincorporated communities identified in OAR 660-022, Tumalo is a Rural
Community. OAR 660-022 states a Rural Community is place "which consists primarily of
permanent residential dwellings but also has at least two other land uses that provide
commercial, industrial, or public uses (including but not limited to schools, churches, grange
halls, post offices) to the community, the surrounding rural area, or to persons traveling
through the area."
Image: Metal Statute, Photo Credit: Deschutes County Staff
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Deschutes County plans and regulates land uses in Tumalo under this legal definition. The
Deschutes River and U.S. 20 bisect Tumalo. Single-family home neighborhoods , a small
commercial node, as well as Tumalo Community School all lie north of the highway and west
of the river. Additional commercial and industrial properties are located on the south side of
the highway. This includes a more recent residential neighborhood with higher densities
than previously found in Tumalo. Although this Community Plan only addresses lands within
the Tumalo boundary, access to U.S. 20, local businesses, district offices, Tumalo Community
School, and Tumalo State Park create a hub that attracts nearby residents and visitors.
The Tumalo Community School, within the Redmond School District, had originally served
children between kindergarten and 8th grade, with an approximate attendance of 407
students in 2010. Beginning in 2020, due to decreasing student attendance numbers, the
school transitioned away from a middle school model and began serving around 250
students between kindergarten and 5th grade. The school's geographic service area extends
to the outlying areas of Bend, in addition to Tumalo.
Just one mile away, Tumalo State Park encompasses approximately 156 acres with an
addition 52 acres of contiguous surrounding land also owned and operated by the Oregon
State Parks system. The park offers camping, picnicking, fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing
and hosted approximately 517,000 visitors in 2021. Its location provides an excellent place
to camp while enjoying Central Oregon's surrounding amenities and year-round recreation.
A 2.4-mile segment of the 12-mile Deschutes River Trail is accessible from a day -use area
parking lot within Tumalo. The trail follows the Deschutes River south 1.4 miles to Riley Ranch
Nature Reserve, which offers additional trails.
Between 2010 and 2020, Tumalo has undergone significant changes in terms of land use
activities and transportation improvements. Several artisan shops have opened along Cook
Avenue, there is a thriving food cart pod, the Twin Bridges State Scenic Bikeway rolls through
Tumalo, and a two-lane roundabout is due to open in 2023/24 at US 20/Cook-OB Riley
intersection. The County anticipates an additional roundabout at Cline Falls
Highway/Tumalo Road intersection. A small-scale sewer system has developed that serves
the higher -density neighborhood in an area bounded by the south side of US 20, Bailey Road,
and OB Riley Road. Based on residents' requests, the County hired a consultant to conduct
a sewer feasibility study, which was conducted in 2022. The sewer feasibility study provides
a high-level assessment of the costs and potential for sewer expansion throughout Tumalo
as many properties are on older septic systems. The feasibility study provided information
to residents on potential next steps if the community chooses to form a sewer district.
Based on the changes noted above and the population growth in the community, the County
determined it was time to update the 2010-2030 TCP. The County also received a
Transportation Growth Management (TGM) grant to focus on bicycling, walking, and transit,
aka active transportation, in Tumalo. Both efforts involved extensive coordinated public
outreach.
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The TCP Open Houses occurred in the Tumalo Community School gym on May 11, 2022
(kickoff meeting); August 8, 2022 (draft goals and policies); and May 17, 2023 (revised draft
goals and policies). Additionally, staff held Meet A Planner one-on-one sessions in Tumalo
from June 13-24, 2022 and again from May 2-9, 2023. Finally, staff created public web pages
and online story maps to summarize the project, conduct surveys, and provide updates.
The TGM grant took a similar approach to public outreach, including a June 8, 2022, walking
tour of downtown Tumalo where the public provided comments and suggestions. The TGM
bike/ped/transit grant also included a story map, a website, and stakeholder advisory
committee meetings. The TGM grant's recommendations for bike/ped/transit are
incorporated into the TCP.
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Community Vision Statement
Retain the livability of Tumalo as a rural small town, by ensuring safe and efficient public services
and collaborating with the surrounding rural area.
Tumalo residents' input crafted this community vision for 2020 to 2040. It is their intent that
the Community Plan, developed in cooperation with Deschutes County, will serve as a
framework to realize this vision. The community input came from several public venues. These
included public open houses, one-on-one meetings with County planners, public surveys,
online comments, and e-mails to County staff. Input came from people who lived within the
boundaries of Tumalo as well as those who live near Tumalo and either shop or work there or
send their children to school there.
Notice of the first open house was mailed to every property (261 total) in Tumalo as well
flyers hung through the community. In -person open houses were held at the Tumalo
Community School on May 11 and August 22, 2022, and averaged between 50 and 70
attendees at each meeting. A virtual open house and survey was held between June 29, 2022
- July 22, 2022, and gathered 55 responses related to the community vision and key issues
facing Tumalo.
Staff held a one-on-one engagement series called "Meet A Planner", in which community
members could have a 30-minute conversation with a planner to express the key issues,
challenges, and concerns facing Tumalo. Seven meetings occurred between June 20-24,
2022, either in person at Tumalo Coffeehouse or virtually.
The County developed an e-mail listsery for the project updates by collecting emails through
sign -in sheets at the open houses or directly via the project website. As of June 1, 2023, 181
community members subscribed for project updates. Nine total project updates were sent
throughout the process to advertise in person and online engagement events.
The 2010-2030 and 2020-2040 Community Vision statements are practically identical. The only
changes were directed at deletion of the hyphen in "small-town" and changing "rural
community" to "rural area." The latter relates to Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 660-022 and
how that provision clarifies that the word "community" refers to a more geographically limited
area. Overall, respondents expressed a strong desire to keep the vision statement unchanged
and for Tumalo to remain rural in nature. The intent to keep the community rural is consistent
with OAR 660-022.
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May 11, 2022
Community Open House #1
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History
Situated at an elevation of approximately 3,200 feet, Tumalo lies in the middle of the Upper
Deschutes River Basin (river miles 157 and 158). The commercial core of Tumalo lies on an
alluvial bowl bounded by the Laidlaw Butte and the bluff of the Deschutes River canyon. The
Deschutes River bisects the community. Originally named Laidlaw, Tumalo was platted by
the Laidlaw Townsite Company in 1904. However, development originally began in 1899
when the Three Sisters Irrigation Company incorporated. Under the Carey Act, they made
plans for diverting water from Tumalo Creek and the Deschutes River to irrigate
approximately 60,000 acres of arid land. As the town grew, it became a voting precinct in 1906,
with 65 registered voters compared to Bend's 66. Out of nearly 900 platted lots, a third were
sold by 1907.
Town founder A.W. Laidlaw of Portland and his investors believed that Tumalo would
become the heart of Central Oregon. By 1909, the Laidlaw community aspired to establish the
junction of two railroads, and thereby creating a new "metropolis" in Central Oregon. There
were reasons for optimism as railroad magnates James Hill and E. H. Harriman were
competing to finish a rail line from the mouth of the Deschutes River to Central Oregon. Mr.
Laidlaw assumed the rail line would come south, up the Deschutes River canyon, into the
newly platted town. Assertions were also made that the Laidlaw community would benefit
from connection to another rail line, one that followed the North Santiam River and crossed
over the Cascades.
Ultimately, neither of these two projects came to fruition. At the end of 1909, the Columbia
Southern Railroad still ended in Shaniko, and the Corvallis and Eastern rail lines remained
stalled at the foothills west of the Cascades. Both rail line projects ultimately languished for
approximately 15 years. Following the announcement in 1910 that the Columbia Southern
Railroad was connecting to Bend instead of Laidlaw, Bend began outpacing Laidlaw in
population. As a result, Laidlaw's population decreased to 250 people, with many
businesses relocating to Bend. The small town remained as Laidlaw until the Laidlaw Post
Office closed in 1913. The post office eventually reopened in 1923 as the Tumalo Post
Office, and the name of the town was changed to Tumalo.
In those early days, Laidlaw had a weekly newspaper, a barbershop, two-story hotel, lawyers'
offices, wallpaper company, bakery, feed stores and bank. Today, legacy buildings include the
Laidlaw Bank and Trust Property and Tumalo Community Church.
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The 1979 Deschutes County Comprehensive Plan designated Tumalo as a Rural Service
Center because it contained a concentration of residential and commercial properties. A
1979 inventory showed Tumalo consisting of 491 acres and 288 tax lots. In 1994, the Oregon
Land Conservation and Development Commission adopted a new Oregon Administrative
Rule for unincorporated communities, instituting new land use requirements for Tumalo
(OAR 660, Division 22). As part of periodic review, in 1997 Deschutes County updated its
Comprehensive Plan and implemented zoning regulations to comply with these state
requirements. Based on public input, Tumalo's boundary was amended to accommodate
504.11 acres and 321 tax Tots. A 1999 amendment removed three tax Tots that were
accidentally included, leaving Tumalo with 318 tax lots as inventoried during the County's
2010 update to the Tumalo Community Plan. Deschutes County Code (DCC) 18.67
implements land use zoning in Tumalo while DCC 18.67 Table A sets road standards.
Since the 2010 Deschutes County Comprehensive Plan update, including updates to the
Tumalo Community Plan, the total number of tax lots has increased to 361. The increase in
tax lots can be attributed to land use patterns in the area including land divisions, property
line adjustments, and property -specific tax lot review related to the original Laidlaw Town
Plat.
Population and Demographic Data
Single-family residences are the predominant land use in Tumalo. Tables 1, 2 and 3 cite
Deschutes County Assessor data and an adopted 20-year population forecast to estimate
Tumalo's 2021, future build out, and 2040 population.
Table 1 - 2021 Tumalo Population Estimate
Housing Units*
Deschutes County 2020 Census (Persons Per
House)
2021 Population
Estimate
232
2.47*
574
*2021 Assessor's
Data
*2020 Census Data
Table 2 - Tumalo Projected Build Out
2021 Population
Estimate
Potential
Dwelli*g
Units
Deschutes County
2020 Census
(Persons Per
House)
Future
Population on
Undeveloped
Lots
Build Out
Population
574
101
2.47
250
824
*Assessor's Data 2021
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Table 3 - Tumalo Population Forecast
Year
Forecasted Population
Average Annual Growth Rate (AAGR)
2021
574
2.2%
2022
587
2.2%
2025
600
2.0%
2030
612
1.7%
2035
622
1.5%
2040
631
1.3%
2045
639
1.2%
2047
647
1.1%
2050
654
1.1%
2055
661
1.1%
2060
669
1.1%
2065
676
1.1%
2070
684
1.1%
2072
691
1.1%
County Population Forecast (Portland State University, 2022)
Tumalo's projected population for 2040 is 631. This projection is extremely conservative due
to limited wastewater infrastructure discussed below in Public Facilities and Services. As
Table 2 illustrates (and further detailed in Table 6), a vacant lands inventory performed in
2021 identified 105 undeveloped residential lots capable of supporting up to 101 potential
dwelling units. If all 105 undeveloped Tots become developed and household unit size
remains at 2.47, Tumalo's population would increase by 250 people, bringing its total to 824.
Under this scenario, Table 3 shows that full build out would not occur until after 2072. Since
the 2020 Tumalo Community Plan adoption, Tumalo and the surrounding County jurisdiction
are projected to experience the compounding factors of an aging population and a notably
lower fertility rate. The age and fertility data combined with an overall expectation for
increased population within cities and other sub -areas of Deschutes County results in a
lower average annual growth rate than previous years. Other factors potentially affecting the
relatively low forecasted population growth rate include housing availability and affordability
challenges, the heightened cost of living, and the detrimental impacts of regional wildfires.
Race and Ethnicity
Tumalo is a predominantly white community, though the population growth over the past
10 years has seen an increase in racial and ethnic diversity, primarily among Hispanic or
Latino community members. The percentage of Hispanic or Latino community members has
increased from 3.3% (2010) to 6.6% (2020) of the total population. For the purposes of
providing race and ethnicity data for Tumalo, population counts for the Tumalo Census
Designated Place (CDP) are utilized below in Table 4, rather than the County's population
estimate provided in referenced Tables 1 and 2. The most significant difference between
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2010 and 2020 is seen in the "White alone" single -race individuals, with the percentage of
individuals decreasing from 93.2% of the total population (2010) to 88.5% (2020).
Table 4 - Tumalo CDP Race and Ethnicity (2010 and 2020)
Tumalo (2010)
Tumalo (2020)
Total Population:
488
558
Hispanic or Latino
16 (3.3%)
37 (6.6%)
Not Hispanic or Latino:
472 (96.7%)
521 (93.4%)
Population of one race:
460 (94.3%)
506 (90.7%)
White alone
455 (93.2%)
494 (88.5%)
Black or African American alone
1 (0.2%)
1 (0.2%)
American Indian and Alaska Native alone
3 (0.6%)
6 (1.1 %)
Asian alone
1 (0.2%)
2 (0.4%)
Some Other Race alone
0
3 (0.5%)
Two or More Races:
12 (2.5%)
15 (2.7%)
Population of two races:
6 (1.2%)
12 (2.2%)
White; Black or African American
1 (0.2%)
1 (0.2%)
White; American Indian and Alaska Native
3 (0.6%)
6 (1.1 %)
White; Asian
2 (0.4%)
0
White; Some Other Race
0
4 (0.7%)
Asian; Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific
Islander
0
1 (0.2%)
Population of three races:
6 (1.2%)
3 (0.5%)
White; Asian; Native Hawaiian and Other
Pacific Islander
6 (1.2%)
3 (0.5%)
2010 and 2020 US Decennial Census, Tumalo CDP-specific data
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Land Use Designations and Inventory
Deschutes County Comprehensive Plan designations identify general land uses for the
community of Tumalo and provide the legal framework for establishing zoning districts.
Zoning regulates land uses that are allowed in each respective district. Table 5 lists Tumalo
comprehensive plan designations and corresponding zoning districts. Table 6 summarizes
existing property inventories within those zoning districts, including those properties that
may be encumbered by multiple zones. Detailed descriptions of the Tumalo Comprehensive
Plan designations are provided below.
Table 5 - Tumalo Land Use Designations
Comprehensive Plan Designations
Zoning Districts
Commercial (TuC)
Commercial District (TuC)
Floodplain (FP)
Floodplain (FP)
Industrial (Tul)
Industrial District (Tul)
Research and Development (TURE)
Research and Development District (TURE)
Residential (TuR)
Residential District (TuR)
Residential 5 Acre Minimum (TUR5)
Residential Five Acre Minimum District (TUR5)
Table 6 - Tumalo Land Use Inventor
Zone
Residential Units /
Number of Lots
Commercial &
Industrial
Developments /
Number of Lots
Undeveloped
Parcels
Total
Number
of Parcels
TUC
43 Units / 36 Lots
31 Buildings / 28 Lots
51
115
TUR
80 Units / 78 Lots
18
96
TUR/TUC
3 Units / 3 Lots
2
5
TUR/FP
27 Units / 27 Lots
10
37
TUR5
57 Units / 54 Lots
12
66
TUR5/FP
27 Units / 24 Lots
8
32
TURE
1 Building / 1 Lot
1
2
TUI
13 Buildings / 5 Lots
1
6
FP
2
2
Total
237 Units / 222 Lots
45 Buildings / 34
Lots
105
361
Assessor's Data 2021/2022
Commercial (TUC). A "Commercial" designation allows a range of limited commercial and
industrial uses to serve Tumalo and the surrounding area. In general, the designation
extends north from the approximate intersection of Riverview Ave and Cedar Lane (bound
by U.S. 20 to the west) to 3rd Street between Wood and Wharton Avenues. Commercial lands
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also comprise an area west of U.S. 20 between 5th and 8th Streets, bound on the west by
Strickler Ave and Bailey Road.
This designation was originally intended to accommodate a mixture of small-scale
commercial and limited industrial uses that historically existed within the community. The
core commercial area initially encompassed lands adjacent to Cook Avenue, north of U.S. 20.
The designation was ultimately expanded between Cook and Wharton Avenues, extending
south to U.S. 20. This area includes the "Tumalo Mall," an existing commercial and retail
complex. The use of this building received authorization as a nonconforming use in 1986 and
site plan alterations in 1987 and 1988. These land use actions brought the existing uses and
structures into compliance with the commercial zone.
Currently, the core commercial area supports a variety of uses and development including
cideries, a food cart pod, a greengrocer, the Tumalo Country Store gas station and general
store, Tumalo Irrigation District office, a veterinary clinic, a second commercial complex at
the intersection of 4th Street and Cook Ave, the Historic Tumalo Church buildings, vacant
property owned and maintained by the Tumalo Community School, and a boutique leather
goods manufacturer. The majority of these uses and structures have received land use
approval within the past four years. The Tumalo commercial zoning district also allows for
limited residential development and uses.
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Floodplain (FP). A "Floodplain" designation protects the public and private property from
hazards associated with floodplains; conserves important riparian areas along rivers and
streams for fish and wildlife resources; and preserves significant scenic and natural
resources. This designation follows the channel of the Deschutes River that bisects Tumalo.
The areas of special flood hazard are identified by the Federal Insurance Administration in a
report titled Flood Insurance Study for Deschutes County, Oregon and Incorporated Areas. This
report was revised in September 2007, and includes accompanying Flood Insurance Rate
Maps. The Flood Insurance Study is on file at the Deschutes County Community
Development Department.
In 2020, the Deschutes Basin Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) was finalized and approved by
the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The HCP, which is a 30-year plan, was part of an application
for an Endangered Species Act incidental take permit (ITP) that authorizes incidental take,
aka death, of listed species (Oregon spotted frog, bull trout, steelhead trout, and sockeye
salmon) caused by covered activities. Based on the HCP, Wickiup Reservoir will alter its
operation to improve conditions in the Deschutes River between the reservoir and Bend. The
minimum flow will be 100 cubic -feet per second (cfs) in Years 1 through 7, 300 cfs in Years 8
through 12, and 400 cfs (with provisions for up to 500 cfs) in Years 13 through 30. These
increases in winter flows will likely change floodplain patterns within range of the Tumalo
community. Additionally, enhanced lidar terrain data derived from the Oregon Department
of Geological and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI) may indicate a changing floodplain
component of the Deschutes River within Tumalo. The existing FP zoning district is subject
to goals and policies within this community plan and the Comprehensive Plan, are directed
at producing the most accurate floodplain data possible for the Tumalo community.
Industrial (TUI). An "Industrial" designation allows a limited range of industrial uses to serve
Tumalo and the surrounding area. The designation recognizes nonconforming industrial
uses and properties suitable for limited amounts of additional industrial development. This
designation is concentrated around the Knife River operation, which is technically outside of
Tumalo, that fronts O.B. Riley Road and U.S. 20 and includes warehouse uses, mini -storage
facilities, and other industrial -related development and uses.
Research and Development (TURE). A "Research and Development" designation allows
research and development facilities requiring a more rural, non -industrial location to be
sited in Tumalo. This designation contains two parcels in one ownership located on the
southeast slope of Laidlaw Butte. It was originally created to accommodate a research and
development site and associated uses predating Deschutes County's 1979 zoning ordinance.
Residential (TUR). A "Residential" designation allows a mixture of housing types and densities
suited to the level of available water and wastewater facilities. The purpose of this zoning
district is to allow new residential development that is compatible with the rural character of
the area. Originally, the residential district boundary coincided with the boundary of the old
Laidlaw Plat including the Deschutes River Homesites platted between Riverview Avenue and
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the Deschutes River. Today, it also includes the area surrounding the Knife River aggregate
site south of U.S. 20.
Residential 5-Acre (TUR-5). A "Residential 5 Acre Minimum" designation retains large rural
residential lots. The lands designated Residential-5 acre minimum include the larger parcels
east of the Deschutes River and the southeast from Laidlaw Butte.
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Relevant Studies and Planning Processes
The Tumalo Community Plan, as a subset of the
Deschutes County Comprehensive Plan, relates
directly to other relevant county plans and
policies. These plans and policies include, but are
not limited to, the County Transportation System
Plan (TSP), Tumalo Active Transportation Planning
efforts, and a Tumalo sewer feasibility study. The
TSP is a long-range plan that identifies
improvements to the County's transportation
facilities and services to accommodate projected
population and employment growth within the
County over a 20-year period. The Tumalo Active
Transportation update is an effort to update the
transportation element of the Tumalo Community
Plan, specifically regarding active transportation
such as biking, pedestrian access, and public
transit. The Tumalo Sewer Feasibility Study is a
consultant -led study to evaluate three potential
sewer options for Tumalo. The graphic below
illustrates how these various plans interact with
one another and fit within the larger regional
planning efforts.
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Tumalo Sewer Feasibility Study
Consultant -led study to determine feasibility of expanding an
existing private sewer system into the Tumalo Community
Tumalo is served by six special districts: Laidlaw Water District; Deschutes County Rural Fire
Protection District #2; Redmond School District; the Tumalo Town District Improvement
Company, Tumalo Irrigation District (via the Rimrock Water Improvement District), and
Swalley Irrigation District. Tumalo's public facilities and services are described below in
greater detail.
Domestic Water
The Laidlaw Water District serves the area identified as the old Laidlaw Plat, and the area
described as T16S R12E section 29 (W1/2 SW1/4), section 30 (E1/2 SW 1/4), (SW 1/4 SE 1/4),
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and section 31(NE1/4, N1/2 SE1/4), near Beaver Lane to the north of the core Tumalo
community area. The power and authority given to Laidlaw Water Supply District as a
government entity is vested and exercised by a board of commissioners, each of whom is an
elector of the district. These commissioners have the authority under ORS Chapter 264
to determine rates and the type and extent of water supply facilities. Deschutes County
coordinates with the Laidlaw Water Supply District when a property owner initiates a land
use application within their district through noticing and the solicitation of agency
comments. During the land use process, Laidlaw Water Supply District identifies conditions
they will impose on the development proposal. The Laidlaw Domestic Water District
currently depends on three groundwater wells.
The District's groundwater source does not exceed current EPA maximum contaminant
limits. No treatment is performed and none has been required by the Oregon Health
Division. Properties in Tumalo, but located outside Laidlaw District boundaries, rely on
private domestic wells for drinking water. State law, Oregon Revised Statute 537.545,
exempts private wells if domestic consumption is less than 15,000 gallons per day and
irrigation of a lawn or noncommercial garden is Tess than one-half acre.
Wastewater
Tumalo does not have a community -wide wastewater facility. Instead, land uses in Tumalo
currently rely on on -site wastewater systems, ranging from newer alternative treatment
technologies (ATT) and filter systems, to older drainfields. Onsite systems in some cases,
are insufficient and improper for a development site. According to the Deschutes County
Onsite Wastewater Division, most of Tumalo's soils are rapidly draining, with rapid or very
rapid permeability. Given these soil characteristics, standard septic systems can only be
sited on Tots greater than an acre. Smaller lots, between a half -acre and an acre are
obligated to site more expensive onsite systems such as sand filters and ATTs. Additionally,
there are circumstances in Tumalo where certain Tots cannot be developed or redeveloped
because they are too small or lack sufficient area to meet setback requirements for septic
system drainfields.
Deschutes County zoning regulations restrict the type and intensity of allowed land uses to
those which can be served by an Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
approved onsite wastewater disposal system. The County does not allow uses or densities
that are unable to obtain a permit for a DEQ approved onsite system. In addition, County
zoning regulations set minimum lot sizes to ensure the onsite systems do not exceed soil
capacity of treating wastewater effluent. These circumstances have prompted residents
and business owners to express support for exploring funding opportunities to establish a
community wastewater facility to maintain surface and groundwater quality.
The exception to the above is a small, privately owned wastewater system (Tumalo Property
Owners Association or TPOA) that was approved in 2018 to service a compact residential
development on the south side of U.S. 20 between essentially Bailey Road and O.B. Riley
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Road. This private system also serves a strip mall and several other small businesses on that
same south side of U.S. 20. TPOA is a Septic Tank Effluent Pumping (STEP) system, meaning
biosolids are pretreated, placed in a septic tank, then the effluent is pumped into a
pressurized pipe and sent up to a holding tank located on property owned by the Laidlaw
Water District.
In 2022, at the request of property and business owners in Tumalo, Deschutes County, used
American Rescue Plan Act monies to fund a feasibility study to evaluate possible ways to
provide sewer service to Tumalo. The County selected the engineering firm Murraysmith (later
absorbed by CONSOR) to perform the wastewater feasibility study with the results presented
to the Board on December 21, 2022.1 The feasibility study reviewed the following scenarios,
all of which would require crossing U.S. 20:
1. Expand the TPOA system; establish a separate collection and treatment system within
Tumalo;
2. Install a collection and disposal system in Tumalo with a connection to the City of
Bend's North Interceptor line at Cooley Road/U.S. 20.
The feasibility study included additional concepts related to scale and/or phasing such as:
1. Providing service to only the commercial core along Cook Avenue;
2. Providing a larger system that would serve the Tumalo commercial core and
residential areas west of the Deschutes River and north of U.S. 20.
The feasibility study provided cost estimates for construction and hook-up fees and monthly
bills. The amounts vary widely depending on number of lots served, amount of grant funds
acquired, connection fees, and monthly bills.
Community members have expressed concerns about being required to hook up to the
system when a) their septic system begins to fail and b) the private system is within 300 feet
or less to their property line and legally available. Staff received a massive stream of public
comments expressing opposition toward a private system expanding into Tumalo and
concerns about the private system being able to charge onerous fees to connect to the
system. A smaller group, primarily those with commercial properties along Cook Avenue,
supported the development of a sewer system.
The sewer feasibility study documented the estimated costs and timelines for a sewer system.
Ultimately, whether a sewer authority is created, and a sewer system is provided in Tumalo
will be a decision for the community, not the County.
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The formation of a sewer district is not a land use action and thus is outside the scope of the
TCP. However, based on massive public input during the various TCP open houses, the TCP
has added policy language specific to sewers.
Emergency Services
The Deschutes County Rural Fire Protection District #2, governed by an elected five -member
volunteer Board of Directors, was established in 1952 to provide fire prevention, protection,
and suppression services to residents living outside municipalities and areas not already
served by established fire protection districts. In 1991, the district added emergency medical
services. Today, District #2 covers approximately 140 square miles of suburban and forested
land surrounding Bend and serves approximately 25,000 constituents. The average
population of the district greatly increases seasonally due to tourism.
The actual delivery of fire and emergency medical services to district constituents is provided
through a contract with the City of Bend Fire Department. Station 302 is located on 4th Street
in Tumalo. The station was originally built in the early 1970s and a new building was
constructed in 2019 to the immediate east. The station is staffed with an advance life
support equipped fire engine, brush/interface pumper, and an ambulance.
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Irrigation Water
Tumalo Town District Improvement Company (also known as the Tumalo Town Ditch
Company) draws irrigation water based on three water right certificates with priority dates
of 1904, 1905, 1938, 1950 and 1952. The system consists of a three-mile ditch that begins
near the bridge at Tumalo State Park, parallels the river, crossing Bailey Road at the Tumalo
Feed Company Restaurant, then continuing under U.S. 20 to the commercial district. The
ditch serves approximately 43 customers and is used for irrigating lawns and gardens2.
North of the Tumalo commercial core, within the unincorporated community boundary, is a
small residential enclave centered around Beaver Lane located within the Rimrock Water
Improvement District. This District is owned and managed by a private water patron who
distributes purchased water deliveries from Tumalo Irrigation District (TID) to the residential
properties within this residential area. TID, first established through the construction of
canal infrastructure in 1883 and organization as a district by 1922, diverts water from Tumalo
Creek below Shevlin Park and the Deschutes River near Pioneer Park, with additional water
storage through the Crescent Lake impoundment system. TID serves approximately 7,400
acres of irrigated lands to support livestock, hay, alfalfa, garlic, lavender and other crops and
farm uses3. There are approximately 685 customers served by TID.
East of the Deschutes River, within the Tumalo unincorporated community boundary, are
properties located within the Swalley Irrigation District. Swalley draws water based on a
priority water right certificate dated September 1,1899, and was incorporated as a municipal
irrigation district in 1994 after 95 years of private ownership and operation. Swalley Irrigation
District currently serves approximately 4,333 acres of irrigated lands around the vicinity of
Tumalo, east of the Deschutes River and west of Highway 97. There are approximately 668
customers served by the Swalley Irrigation District.
Recreational Trail
The Bend Metro Park and Recreation District (Park District) provides parks, trails and
recreation programming for residents encompassing the Bend Urban Area. Tumalo is
located outside the district boundary by approximately two miles. However, the Park District
does have recreational interests that extend outside its current boundary. In 2002, the Park
District and the City of Bend collaborated on the development of the Deschutes River Trail
(DRT) Action Plan. This plan identified the desire to complete the Deschutes River Trail
through Bend and connect it on both ends to destinations outside the urban area. The
development of the Riley Ranch Nature Reserve between O.B. Riley Road and the Deschutes
River at the north end of Bend has helped extend the DRT. The ultimate northern extent of
the planned DRT follows the Deschutes River from the Bend Urban Growth Boundary to
Tumalo State Park and on to Tumalo. The Park District continues to work with private
property owners and the Oregon State Parks and Recreation Department in an ongoing
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effort to assemble a continuous publicly owned corridor for the trail. Fortunately, the
portions of the trail corridor closest to Tumalo are already in public ownership. The Park
District and the County support the development of this trail corridor between Tumalo and
Tumalo State Park as a hard -surfaced shared -use path that utilizes the current grade -
separated crossing underneath the U.S. 20 bridge on the west bank of the Deschutes River.
The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) has identified archeological resources that will
need to be protected during the trail's construction and usage.
ODOT in 2022-23 is building a bicyclist/pedestrian-only underpass at U.S. 20/4th Street to
make crossing the highway much easier. This multiuse path will connect to Bailey Road. The
existing Twin Bridges State Scenic Bikeway would also utilize this shared -use path instead of
the U.S. 20/Bailey-7th intersection as it does currently.
Transportation
Tumalo requires a transportation network that provides safe and efficient through
movements for traffic traveling on U.S. 20. Equally important is maintaining local access to
residential and commercial areas, as well as the Tumalo Community School. U.S. 20 runs
diagonally east -west through Tumalo and contains two travel lanes and a center turn lane.
Its volumes and speed make north -south street connections challenging. ODOT has a two-
lane roundabout at U.S. 20/Cook-O.B. Riley programmed for construction in 2023. The
roundabout will add sidewalks along U.S. 20 for several hundred feet as well as along O.B.
Riley and Cook. The roundabout will help lower speeds on U.S. 20, which is now posted at
45 mph down from the earlier posting of 55 mph.
There are three access points to U.S. 20: 5th Street; 7th Street/Bailey Road; and Cook
Avenue/O.B. Riley Road. The first two have turn restrictions and only Cook/O.B. Riley will
allow all movements. Within Tumalo, there are several paved and unpaved streets, totaling
approximately 4.7 miles.
Average daily traffic (ADT) counts measured the following vehicles:
• 5th Street recorded 3,118 ADT (2022)
• Bailey Road, 1,234 ADT3 (2022)
• Cline Falls Hwy, 4,039 ADT (2022)
• Cook Avenue, 6,697 ADT (2022)
• Tumalo Road, 3,753 ADT (2022)
• O.B. Riley, 2,061 ADT (2022)
• U.S. 20, 0.10 miles east of Cline Falls Hwy, 10,276 ADT (2021)
• U.S. 20, 0.10 miles west of Cline Falls Hwy, 6,837 ADT (2021)
To protect the function of a highway, it is often necessary to limit access and control turning
movements. ODOT limited the movements at U.S. 20/Bailey-7th to right -in, right -out only
(RIRO) for 7th and RIRO and left -in at Bailey. There is also a raised refuge for bicyclists and
pedestrians at U.S. 20/Bailey-7th. The two-lane roundabout will make U.S. 20/Bailey-7th into
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a RIRO intersection and Cook/8th will become a RIRO intersection as well. This will reduce
the number of conflict points at these intersections. A conflict point is a location
where vehicles turning or passing through can collide. By restricting turn movements or
redirecting property access to side streets or alleys, the number of crashes on the highway
and the local road system can be lowered. Implementing additional measures such as traffic
calming, improved pedestrian crossings, or reducing the travel speed on the highway can
benefit an entire community.
The County continues to provide sidewalk infill through both transportation improvements
and requirements tied to land use approvals. Cascade East Transit (CET) master plan calls for
examining a transit stop in Tumalo. Due to ADA requirements, the transit stop must be
accessed via sidewalks. The current intent is to have the stop on Bruce Avenue between 5th
and 7th once there is sidewalk.
The only change to the functional classification system was changing Cook Avenue from a
collector to an arterial in the 2010-2030 Transportation System Plan (TSP).
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Surrounding Land Uses
Residents outside Tumalo identify with the area because it is where many buy certain goods
and services, send their children to Tumalo Community School, attend church, or otherwise
convene with other community members. The following Comprehensive Plan designations
and related zoning districts are within a mile of the formal Tumalo unincorporated
community boundary.
Agriculture
An "Agricultural" designation and Exclusive Farm Use (EFU) zone protect farmlands in
Deschutes County pursuant to Statewide Planning Goal 3 (Agricultural Lands). As discussed in
the Agricultural Lands Section of the Comprehensive Plan, protecting farmlands is one of the
primary goals of Oregon's land use system. When the Comprehensive Plan was first adopted
in 1979, there was general consensus for an agricultural goal:
"To preserve agricultural land in Deschutes County for the production of farm and forestry
products, as well as the public need for open space."
In 1992, Deschutes County completed a farm study report. The purpose of the study was to
ensure that EFU zoning and standards for farm divisions and dwellings were consistent with
Goal 3 and relevant administrative rules. The study found that farms in Deschutes County
usually contained irrigated and non -irrigated land, as well as soils of different classes. The
study identified seven agricultural subzones. For each subzone, standards determined
minimum parcel sizes for farm divisions to protect the commercial agricultural land base.
The subzone immediately adjacent to Tumalo is the Tumalo/Redmond/Bend subzone
(EFUTRB). The minimum acreage for this subzone is 23 acres of irrigated land. Approximately
2.5 miles farther east, there are approximately fourteen (14) Alfalfa area subzone parcels
(EFUAL) that allow a minimum of 36 acres of irrigated land. The EFUAL subzone parcels are
intermixed with EFUTRB subzone parcels.
Since the latest Tumalo Community Plan update in 2010, there have been increased
numbers of land divisions approved in the vicinity of Tumalo, some of which are designed to
support both nonfarm and farm -related dwellings and accessory structures. Home
Occupations, or home -based business uses have become increasingly common within the
surrounding EFU lands. In addition to the increasing number of approved land divisions, EFU
dwellings, and Home Occupations, the EFU lands surrounding Tumalo have also seen an
increase in marijuana and hemp -related farm uses and structures since the statewide
legalization of recreational marijuana and the passage of the 2018 farm bill allowing hemp
production. Please refer to the Agricultural Lands section of the Comprehensive Plan for
more details about agricultural land in Deschutes County.
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Rural Residential
A "Rural Residential Exception Area" designation and corresponding Multiple Use Agriculture
(MUA-10) zone apply to lands for which Deschutes County justified an "exception" to
Statewide Planning Goal 3. Multiple Use Agriculture applies to agricultural lands that have
been demonstrated to be unsuitable for commercial farming, but retain enough agricultural
practices that are compatible with rural development. The minimum lot size for new
subdivisions in this zoning district is ten acres. There are several MUA-10 subdivisions within
a mile of Tumalo. Approximately one-half mile south of Tumalo lies the Cascades Academy,
located on MUA-10 zoned property. Cascades Academy is a pre -kindergarten through 12th
grade independent private school4.
Surface Mining
Located just outside Tumalo, a "Surface Mining" designation and corresponding Surface
Mining (SM) zone authorize surface mining activities. This district allows development and
use of mineral and aggregate resources consistent with Statewide Planning Goal 5 (Natural
Resources, Scenic and Historic Areas, and Open Spaces). It applies to two properties in the
immediate vicinity, one at the north end of Tumalo, west of the Deschutes River and the
other, adjacent to U.S. 20 and bisected by O.B. Riley Road, known as the Knife River
operation. The Knife River properties are allowed through a limited combining zone to store,
crush, process, sell and distribute aggregate minerals. One additional surface mine
designated property of approximately 75 acres is located 1 mile south of the Tumalo
community boundaries.
Flood Plain
Several properties within the Tumalo unincorporated community and multiple parcels to the
south and north are located within the Flood Plain Zoning District. These parcels are
exclusively associated with the Deschutes River corridor and surrounding low-lying areas.
The purpose of this zoning district is to protect the public from the hazards associated with
flood plains; to conserve important riparian areas along rivers and streams for the
maintenance of the fish and wildlife resources; and to preserve significant scenic and natural
resources while balancing the public interests with those of individual property owners in
the designated areas. Given the purpose of the zoning district, a majority of the flood plain
designated areas outside of Tumalo are maintained as open spaces or otherwise
undeveloped land, including portions of Tumalo State Park.
4 https://www.cascadesacademy.org/about
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Open Space & Conservation
Approximately one-half mile south of the Tumalo commercial core are properties within an
"Open Space & Conservation" Zoning District, largely associated with the boundaries of
Tumalo State Park and the contiguous Riley Ranch Nature Reserve, further south along the
Deschutes River corridor. The purpose of this zoning district is to protect designated areas
of scenic and natural resources; to restrict development in areas with fragile, unusual or
unique qualities; to protect and improve the quality of the air, water and land resources and
to plan development that will conserve open spaces.
Photo: Tumalo State Park, Photo Credit: Hike Oregon
5 DCC 18.48.010
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Conclusion
The TCP is the result of extensive outreach and interaction between staff and residents,
business owners, property owners in Tumalo, and those who live near Tumalo and shop,
recreate, or send their children to school there.
Nearly unanimously, respondents spoke of their deep affection for Tumalo and a sense of
place. They valued the rural feel of Tumalo and appreciated the small-scale commercial core.
Often they expressed a fear of not wanting Tumalo to become like Sisters or to be engulfed
by Bend.
In updating the TCP, staff worked to balance the oft -expressed desire by the public for
Tumalo to experience little to no change with a State land use system and County code that
anticipates and legally must accommodate development. The Comprehensive Plan
designations and the zoning designations for Tumalo in DCC 18.67 remain unchanged. Any
application to amend the Comprehensive Plan or zoning designation would require public
hearing before both the Deschutes County Planning Commission and the Board of County
Commissioners. Those potential plan amendments and/or zone changes would have to
demonstrate consistency with both the Comprehensive Plan and the TCP.
The TCP polices respond to public input regarding protecting the Deschutes River, concerns
about the costs and timing of a future wastewater treatment system, the worries about
traffic volumes, and the desire to protect the community and maintain its livability.
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Goals and Policies
The following policies are designed to address issues specific to the Tumalo Rural
Unincorporated Community. The policies supplement existing Comprehensive Plan policies
and were developed from input received by community members, stakeholders, and input
from relevant agency partners.
The following policies and policies are designed to address issues specific to the Tumalo
Rural Unincorporated Community. The policies supplement existing Deschutes County
Comprehensive Plan policies and were developed from input received by community
members, stakeholders, and input from relevant agency partners.
Community Vision Statement
Retain the livability of Tumalo as a rural small town, through safe and efficient public
services and collaborating with the surrounding rural area.
Land Use Goal
Continue to implement a clear and transparent planning process and policy framework
reflective of the community's small-town rural character.
Land Use Policies
1. Conform land use regulations to the requirements of Unincorporated Communities
as defined in OAR 660 Division 22 or any successor.
2. Ensure County plans and land use regulations comply with state requirements for
agricultural uses in the Exclusive Farm Use (EFU) zones.
3. Encourage the preservation of historical structures such as the Tumalo Community
Church (1905) and the Laidlaw Bank and Trust (1910).
4. Review the Tumalo Community Plan periodically to determine if it meets the current
and future needs of the area.
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Natural Resources, Open Space, and Recreation Goal
Support the preservation and conservation of natural resources, cultural resources, and
open space while providing ample and diverse opportunities for recreation.
Natural Resources, Open Space, and Recreation Policies
1. Continue to support Tumalo as a regional bicycle destination.
2. Support community and agency partners in planning and development of a
multiuse trail system from Tumalo State Park to Tumalo.
3. Encourage consolidation of designated access points to the Deschutes River and
education of trail users to preserve riparian areas.
4. Encourage voluntary designation of open space and public access to Deschutes
River on adjacent private properties.
5. Provide County perspective and support for community -based restoration projects
to protect the health and vitality of the Deschutes River and its tributaries.
6. Preserve publicly owned lands along the Deschutes River as designated open space.
7. Collaborate with public, private, and nonprofit organizations on infrastructure
improvements near recreation areas including formal river access points,
wayfinding signage, lighting, or sanitary facilities.
8. Support community efforts to designate the segment of the Deschutes River
through Tumalo as an Oregon Scenic Waterway for its recreational values.
9. Coordinate with community partners on the development of a trails and recreation
master plan.
10. Assist in outreach to Oregon State Parks Department or municipal parks and
recreation districts to explore the annexation of Tumalo into an existing district.
Assess opportunities for access and parking improvements at heavily used river
access points.
11. Explore whether the County should form a Parks and Recreation District as part of
the County's Comprehensive Plan Update.
12. Coordinate with community partners on efforts to designate new parks and
maintain local parks.
13. Encourage preservation or improvement of groundwater quality and the
conservation of groundwater supplies.
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14. Provide public educational outreach on the importance and benefits of water
conservation, encouraging low water use, and drought tolerant landscaping.
15. Encourage Tumalo to become a fire -adapted community through the Firewise
Program.
Residential Area Goal
Maintain the small-town character and feel of Tumalo, while accommodating the
community's residential growth.
Residential Area Policies
1. Encourage density and design features that are compatible with existing
development.
2. Permit livestock in the residential districts subject to use limitations.
3. Plan and zone for a diversity of housing types and densities suited to the capacity of
the land to accommodate water and sewage requirements.
Economic Development Goal
Retain the economic vibrancy of Tumalo's historic core and industrial areas while providing
economic development opportunities that are compatible with the small town rural
character of the community.
Economic Development Policies
I. Encourage design standards in the commercial district so new development is
compatible with the rural character of the community and reduces negative impacts
on adjacent residential districts.
2. Explore alternatives to the solar setback standards for development within the
commercial zoning districts of Tumalo.
3. Allow residential uses and mixed residential/commercial uses, without inhibiting
future commercial development opportunities in the Commercial Zoning Districts.
4. Support economic development initiatives and tourism in the Tumalo area.
5. Allow for existing and future uses without producing adverse effects upon water
resources or wastewater disposal. Coordinate with relevant agencies to ensure
industrial uses meet requirements for water availability and wastewater disposal.
6. Limit industrial activities to low -impact uses that rely on rural resources as defined
in OAR 660-004-0022(3)(a).
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7. Limit industrial activities to low -impact uses that rely on rural resources as defined
in OAR 660-004-0022(3)(a).
Public Facilities Goal
Ensure irrigation, domestic water, wastewater, and other utility systems are safe, efficient,
and economical.
Public Facility Policies
1. Consider water and wastewater capacity when assessing development capabilities
on individual lots in Tumalo.
2. Promote efficient water and wastewater systems in new development to manage
water resources carefully.
3. Encourage early planning and acquisition of sites needed for public facilities.
4. Support replatting of Tots in the area comprising the Laidlaw Plat and other lands
designated commercial to create Tots large enough to accommodate a DEQ
approved on -site sewage disposal system, or connection to a public sewer system if
available, consistent with the findings of the Tumalo Sewer Feasibility Study (2022).
5. Coordinate with local Irrigation Districts and the Tumalo Town Ditch to avoid
adverse effects on their infrastructure and distribution systems.
6. Maintain efforts to ensure the Tumalo domestic water system complies with public
health regulations and state and federal water quality regulations.
7. If Tumalo residents initiate district formation, coordinate with the residents and
business owners on the creation of a public sewer district.
8. Explore legislative approaches to preclude non -voluntary connections to private
sewer systems.
9. Explore with Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to determine whether a
property owner can record a land use provision stating a private sewer is not
lawfully available under Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 340-040-0160 unless the
land owner voluntarily consents to the connection.
10. Prohibit private sewers in Tumalo, unless the property owners of the lots in the
Laidlaw Plat, Deschutes River Tract, and Deschutes River Homesite Rimrock Addition
form a district and vote on the issue.
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Transportation Goal
Provide a safe and efficient system for all modes of transportation, including bicycle,
pedestrian, and transit, to support local economic development, recreational uses, and
community health.
Road Network Policies
1. Periodically review the Transportation System Plan policies and standards for
Tumalo to reflect best practices.
2. Periodically review existing roadway design requirements to ensure complete
streets which accommodate all modes of travel.
3. Collaborate with the Oregon State Police and Deschutes County Sheriffs Office to
address speeding within Tumalo.
4. Encourage ODOT to use its "Blueprint for Urban Design" for U.S. 20 projects to
enhance the roadside environment by signage, accommodating alternate modes,
roadside amenities, and landscaping.
Road and Sidewalk Policies
1. Implement road development standards for Tumalo that are consistent with the
small-scale character of the community.
2. Utilize land development and grant funding opportunities to improve street
segments identified for improvement in the Transportation System Plan.
3. Provide functional, cost-effective sidewalks within the commercial core while
preserving the rural character of the residential areas.
4. Provide sidewalks or multiuse paths where they are needed for safety, as set forth
in the Transportation System Plan.
5. Construct sidewalks specified on community roads without curbs and gutters and
allow adequate room for utilities.
6. Provide wayfinding signage and maintenance best practices on County arterials and
collectors to ensure safe and accessible routes for all users.
7. Review Deschutes County Code (DCC) 17.48, Table B, Minimum Bikeway Design
Standards, and consider revising widths of multiuse paths from 8 feet to 10 feet and
up to 12 feet in areas with high mixed use.
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STAFF FINDINGS
FILE NUMBER(S): 247-23-000509-PA/510-TA
SUBJECT PROPERTY/
OWNER: N/A
APPLICANT:
Deschutes County Planning Division
P.O Box 6005
Bend, OR 97708
COMMUNITYDEVELOPMENT
REQUEST: Replace the 2010-2030 Tumalo Community Plan with the 2020-2040
Tumalo Community Plan, including updated Goals and Policies
STAFF CONTACT:
Tarik Rawlings, Senior Transportation Planner
Phone: 541-317-3148
Email: Tarik.Rawlings@deschutes.org
RECORD: Record items can be viewed and downloaded from:
www.buildingpermits.oregon.gov
Record items can be viewed and downloaded from:
https://www.deschutescounty.gov/cd/page/tumalo-community-pian-
u pdate-2020-2040-247-23-000509-pa-510-ta
I. APPLICABLE CRITERIA
Deschutes County Code (DCC)
Title 22, Deschutes County Development Procedures Ordinance
Chapter 22.012, Legislative Procedures
Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR)
OAR 660-015, Statewide Planning Goals and Guidelines
OAR 660-022, Unincorporated Communities
Deschutes County Comprehensive Plan - Title 23
Chapter 1, Comprehensive Planning
1 1 7 NW Lafayette Avenue, Bend, Oregon 97703 P.O. Box 6005, Bend, OR 97708-6005
(541) 388-6575 @cdd@deschutes.org ( www.deschutes.org/cd
Chapter 4, Urban Growth Management
I1. BASIC FINDINGS
PROPOSAL
This is a legislative plan and text amendment to the Deschutes County Comprehensive Plan to
remove the 2010-2030 Tumalo Community Plan (TCP) and replace it with the 2020-2040 TCP.
Tumalo is a Rural Unincorporated Community under OAR 660-022-0010(7). The TCP is Section 4.7
within the Deschutes County Comprehensive Plan. The TCP provides a Community Vision
Statement, goals, and polices unique to Tumalo. The 2020-2040 TCP update includes several new
goals and policies; updates information for population, traffic volumes, land use consumption;
recaps general changes within the community; and identified issues of public concern.
BACKGROUND
In 2010, County staff prepared a Community Plan for Tumalo. As that plan is now halfway through
its lifespan and Tumalo has undergone several changes in population, different types of land uses,
and increased tourism, the County began the process in 2022 to update the TCP. This update was
done concurrently with an update of the bike, pedestrian, and transit components of the TCP.
REVIEW CRITERIA
Deschutes County lacks specific criteria in DCC Titles 18, 22, or 23 for reviewing a legislative plan
and text amendment. Nonetheless, since Deschutes County is initiating one, the County bears the
responsibility for justifying that the amendments are consistent with Statewide Planning Goals and
the County's Comprehensive Plan.
III. FINDINGS & CONCLUSIONS
CHAPTER 22.12, LEGISLATIVE PROCEDURES
Section 22.12.010.
Hearing Required
FINDING: This criterion will be met because a public hearing will be held before the Deschutes
County Planning Commission on August 10, 2023, and a future public hearing will be held before
the Board of County Commissioners.
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Notice
A. Published Notice
1. Notice of a legislative change shall be published in a newspaper of general
circulation in the county at least 10 days prior to each public hearing.
2. The notice shall state the time and place of the hearing and contain a statement
describing the general subject matter of the ordinance under consideration.
FINDING: This criterion is met as notice was published in the Bend Bulletin newspaper on July 20th,
2023 for the Planning Commission public hearing and additional published notice will be sent for
the Board of County Commissioners' public hearing.
8. Posted Notice. Notice shall be posted at the discretion of the Planning Director and
where necessary to comply with ORS 203.045.
FINDING: Posted notice was determined by the Planning Director not to be necessary.
C. Individual notice. Individual notice to property owners, as defined in DCC
22.08.010(A), shall be provided at the discretion of the Planning Director, except as
required by ORS 215.503.
FINDING: Given the proposed legislative amendments do not apply to any specific property, no
individual notices were sent.
D. Media notice. Copies of the notice of hearing shall be transmitted to other
newspapers published in Deschutes County.
FINDING: Notice was provided to the County public information official for wider media
distribution. This criterion is met.
Section 22.12.030 Initiation of Legislative Changes.
A legislative change may be initiated by application of individuals upon payment of
required fees as well as by the Board of County Commissioners.
FINDING: The application was initiated by the Deschutes County Planning Division at the direction
of the Board of County Commissioners and has received a fee waiver. This criterion is met.
Section 22.12.040. Hearings Body
A. The following shall serve as hearings or review body for legislative changes in this
order:
1. The Planning Commission.
2. The Board of County Commissioners.
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B. Any legislative change initiated by the Board of County Commissioners shall be
reviewed by the Planning Commission prior to action being taken by the Board of
Commissioners.
FINDING: The Deschutes County Planning Commission held the initial public hearing on August 10,
2023. The Board will hold a public hearing on a future date to be determined. These criteria are or
will be met.
Section 22.12.050 Final Decision
All legislative changes shall be adopted by ordinance
FINDING: The proposed legislative changes will be implemented by ordinance, number to be
determined, upon approval and adoption by the Board of County Commissioners. This criterion
will be met.
OAR 660-015, Statewide Planning Goals and Guidelines
Goal 1: Citizen Involvement:
FINDING: Deschutes County mailed notice to every property in Tumalo prior to Open House #1
(May 11, 2022) and posted flyers at various gathering centers. The latter locations included the
bulletin boards for Tumalo's only gas station/convenience store, veterinary clinic, irrigation district
offices, pizza parlor, Tumalo Community School, and post office. Open House #1 was the TCP kick
off meeting and an opportunity for attendees to voice their opinions about vision statement, goals,
policies, and issues of importance. Other opportunities for public comment and dialogue occurred
via Meet A Planner meetings (June 20-24, 2022) which were scheduled face-to-face, one-on-one 30-
minute sessions on the TCP update; County -held virtual open houses; and surveys (June 29-July 22,
2022). Open Houses #2 (August 22, 2022) and #3 (May 17, 2023) presented draft and final versions
of the TCP with revisions based on public feedback. A second round of Meet A Planner meetings
was offered (May 2-9, 2023). The County also created a website and an explanatory Story Map to
garner public input throughout the process (https://www.deschutes.org/cd/page/tumalo-
community-plan-update). The 2020-2040 TCP is therefore consistent with Goal 1.
Goal 2: Land Use Planning:
FINDING: The TCP 2020-2040 does not change any Comprehensive Plan designations or zoning
designations in DCC 18.67, Tumalo Rural Community Zoning. The update is the subject of land use
file 247-23-000509-PA/510-TA and will be processed under the County's procedures for a legislative
amendment. On July 6, 2023, the County provided the required 35-day prior notice to the
Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) before the first evidentiary hearing.
The 2020-2040 TCP is therefore consistent with Goal 2.
Goal 3: Agricultural Lands:
FINDING: Tumalo does not contain any lands with the Comprehensive Plan designation of
Agriculture nor the zoning designation of Exclusive Farm Use (EFU). However, EFU properties abut
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Tumalo and the following TCP 2020-2040 Land Use Policy #2 states that County plans and
regulations must comply with state requirements for EFU lands. The TCP does not propose any
changes to existing EFU zoning. The 2020-2040 TCP is therefore consistent with Goal 3.
Goal 4: Forest Lands:
FINDING: There are no lands designated Forest, either by Comprehensive Plan or DCC 18.67, within
or abutting Tumalo. The TCP does not change any Forest zoning. Additionally, the majority of trees
within the vicinity of Tumalo are juniper trees, which are not considered a commercially viable tree
or a species that is commonly suitable for the production of merchantable trees. Therefore, either
Goal 4 does not apply to the 2020-2040 or the application is consistent with Goal 4.
Goal 5: Open Spaces, Scenic and Historic Areas, and Natural Resources:
FINDING: The TCP 2020-2040 does not propose any changes to any Goal 5 resources. Two historic
buildings in Tumalo are listed in the County's Goal 5 resources. The 2020-2040 TCP has a Natural
Resources, Open Space, and Recreation Goal supporting the protection and conservation of natural
resources, cultural resources, and open space. Various TCP polices address the elements and intent
of Goal 5. Land Use Policy #3 encourages the preservation of historical structures in Tumalo such
as the Tumalo Community Church (1905) and the Laidlaw Bank and Trust (1910). Natural Resources,
Open Space, and Recreation Policies #4 and #6 address open space; Policies #3, #6-10 address the
Deschutes River. The TCP proposes no changes to the County's Landscape Management (LM)
overlay zone nor the Surface Mining Impact Area (SMIA) zones, which protect scenic view and
aggregate mining, respectively. Therefore, the 2020-2040 TCP is consistent with Goal 5.
Goal 6: Air, Water and Land Resources Quality:
FINDING: The TCP has several goals and policies that address this goal. Specifically, Natural
Resources, Open Space, and Recreation Policies #5, #13, and #14; Residential Policy #3; Economic
Development Policies #1, #3, and#5-#7; the Public Facility Goal and Public Facility Policies #1-#10.
In total, the policies will protect the quality of the air, water, and resources within Tumalo.
Therefore, the 2020-2040 TCP is consistent with Goal 6.
Goal 7: Areas Subject to Natural Disasters and Hazards:
FINDING: The Comprehensive Plan in Section 3.5 lists the following natural hazards endemic to
Deschutes County: wildfire, snowstorms, flooding, and volcanic eruptions and earthquakes.
Tumalo has a fire station and the Natural Resources, Open Space, and Recreation Policy #15
encourages Tumalo to become a fire -adapted community through the Firewise Program. The Road
Department plows County -maintained roads in Tumalo while ODOT plows U.S. 20. The TCP does
not change any existing building codes regarding snow loads or structural resistance to
earthquakes. Therefore, the 2020-2040 TCP is consistent with Goal 7.
Goal 8: Recreational Needs:
FINDING: The major recreational draws to Tumalo are the Deschutes River and the State -
designated Twin Bridges Scenic Bikeway, which uses Bailey Road, Cook Avenue, and Cline Falls Road.
The Natural Resources, Open Space, and Recreation Goal and its Policies #1-4; and #7-#12 address
these needs specifically. The Transportation Goal references supporting recreational uses of the
road and sidewalk system. Therefore, the 2020-2040 TCP is consistent with Goal 8.
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Goal 9: Economic Development:
FINDING: The TCP will not change any of the uses allowed outright or conditionally in the
residential, commercial, industrial, or research and development zones in DCC 18.67 (Tumalo Rural
Community). The following goal and policies support economic development in Tumalo: Land Use
Policy #4; Economic Development Goal and Economic Development Policies #1-#7. Economic
Development Policies #3 and #4 particularly support development in the commercial core and
supporting economic development initiatives and tourism as the latter brings revenues into the
community. Therefore, the 2020-2040 TCP is consistent with Goal 9.
Goal 10: Housing:
FINDING: This goal is not applicable because unlike municipalities, unincorporated areas are not
obligated to fulfill certain housing requirements. Tumalo is classified as a Rural Unincorporated
Community under OAR 660-022-0010(7). The TCP does contain a Residential Goal and Residential
Policies #1 and #3 to encourage a mix of housing types. Therefore, if it were applicable, the 2020-
2040 TCP would be consistent with Goal 10.
Goal 11: Public Facilities and Services:
FINDING: The majority of Tumalo is on septic; there is a private wastewater system, Tumalo
Property Owners Association (TPOA), which serves a small area on the south side of U.S. 20. Water,
either for drinking or irrigation, is provided by private companies or private wells. The TCP contains
a Public Facilities Goal as well as Public Facilities Policies #1-#10. The community was quite
concerned about private sewers in Tumalo. Public Facilities Policies #3, #4, and #7 address public
sewer systems while Policies #8, #9, and #10 address private sewer systems. Policies #1, #2, and
#6 pertain to wastewater facilities regardless of public or private. Taken together, the Public
Facilities goal and policies will protect Tumalo's current and future water and wastewater issues.
The updated TCP does not propose any changes to the County's regulations regarding public
facilities and services. Therefore the 2020-2040 TCP complies with Goal 11.
Goal 12: Transportation:
FINDING: The County's Transportation System Plan (TSP) is also being updated to 2040 to continue
to provide a safe, convenient, and efficient economical transportation system. The TCP proposed
Transportation Goal is to provide and encourage a safe, convenient, and economical transportation
system. The Transportation Goal calls for such a transportation system for all modes and to support
economic development, recreation, and community health. Of the specific transportation issues
raised by the community, Road Network Policy #3 addresses speeding while Policy #4 calls for ODOT
to use designs consistent with Tumalo's enduring vision of maintaining its small-town feel. Road
and Sidewalk Policy #3 calls for sidewalks in the commercial core, but not in the residential
neighborhoods to preserve their rural character. Road and Sidewalk Policies #6 and #7 will lead to
a better experience for cyclists and pedestrians. The 2020-2040 TCP does not propose changes in
the functional classification of any existing or planned transportation facility nor does it propose
changes to any performance standards or access standards. Therefore, the 2020-2040 TCP is
consistent with Goal 12.
Goal 13: Energy Conservation:
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FINDING: As a Rural Unincorporated Community with a 30-foot height limit, Tumalo has minimal
opportunities for infill or increased density, which can be used as a strategy for energy conservation.
However, the various Transportation policies encourage energy -saving alternate modes, especially
bicycling and walking. The small lots can make solar energy utilization impractical due to shadows
from nearby structures. Economic Development Policy #2 addresses the issue. The 2020-2040 TCP
does not propose to change the County's Plan or implementing regulations regarding energy
conservation. Therefore, the 2020-2040 TCP is consistent with Goal 13.
Goal 14: Urbanization:
FINDING: Tumalo is a Rural Unincorporated Community under OAR 660-022-0010(7) and has no
Urban Growth Boundary (UGB). As Tumalo by definition is rural, Goal 14 does not apply.
Goals 15 through 19
FINDING: These goals are not applicable to the proposed plan and text amendments because the
County does not contain these types of lands.
OAR 660-022, Unincorporated Communities
FINDING: OAR 660-022-0030(1) requires counties to provide zoning designations for all properties
within an unincorporated community. Deschutes County has done so via DCC 18.67. The 2020-
2040 TCP is not adding any new zones nor changing any uses allowed either outright or
conditionally. The 2020-2040 TCP is therefore consistent with OAR 660-022.
Deschutes County Comprehensive Plan
FINDING: The relevant portions of the Comprehensive Plan are Chapter 1 (Comprehensive
Planning), which sets the goals and policies of how the County will involve the community and
conduct land use planning. These are specified in Section 1.2 (Community Involvement) and Section
1.3 (Land Use Planning). Chapter 4 (Urban Growth Management) and Sections 4.3 (Unincorporated
Communities) and 4.7 (Tumalo Community Plan) are also applicable.
Section 1.2 sets a goal for an open and active community involvement program that engages the
public during development of land use policies and codes. Policy 1.2.2 designates the Planning
Commission as the Committee for Community Involvement. Policies 1.2.3 and 1.2.4 detail
procedures for public outreach and avenues of outreach. As described above, the County complied
with DCC 22.12 for a legislative amendment, including notice to the public, DLCD, and relevant
agencies. Both the Planning Commission and Board will conduct separate public hearings and
objectively evaluate the facts. Additionally, staff conducted extensive public outreach via flyers,
email, open houses, website, and work sessions with the PC and the Board, which were open to the
public and broadcast online.
Section 1.3 sets a goal of an open and public land use process to reach fact -based decisions. Policies
1.3.1 calls for protection of private -property rights and Policies through 1.3.2 through 1.3.9 concern
public involvement, record keeping, use of websites, and review periods for the Comprehensive
Plan. The 2020-2040 TCP does not identify any properties to be transferred from private to public
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ownership; policies state clearly what is voluntary if private property is involved; policies regarding
private sewers also would protect rights of private property owners that could be served by a private
sewer. For the development of the TCP, the County has done extensive public outreach using
traditional methods (flyers, face-to-face meetings) and newer methods (website, online public
meetings, electronic records, video meetings, etc.)
Section 4.3 defines, lists, and categorizes Unincorporated Communities. Tumalo is a Rural
Community and was approved in 1997. Section 4.3 does not have any goals or policies.
Section 4.7 is the Tumalo Community Plan itself and is incorporated into the Comprehensive Plan
as Appendix B.
Based on the above, the 2020-2040 TCP is consistent with the Deschutes County Comprehensive
Plan.
IV. CONCLUSION
The proposed 2020-2040 TCP complies with all relevant Deschutes County and OAR requirements.
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Community Vision Statement
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Land Use Goal
Land Use Policies
Natural Resources, Open Space, and Recreation Goal
Support the preservation and conservation of natural resources, cultural resources, and
open space while providing ample and diverse opportunities for recreation.
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Natural Resources, Open Space, and Recreation Policies
4 Encourage voluntary designation of open space and public access to Deschutes River
on adjacent private properties.
5. Provide County perspective and support for community -based restoration projects to
protect the health and vitality of the Deschutes River and its tributaries.
Explore whether the County should form a Parks and Recreation District as part of
the County's Comprehensive Plan Update.
13 Encourage preservation or improvement of groundwater quality and the
conservation of groundwater supplies.
14. Provide public educational outreach on the importance and benefits of water
conservation, encouraging low water use, and drought tolerant landscaping.
15. Encourage Tumalo to become a fire -adapted community through the Firewise
Program.
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Residential Area Goal
Maintain the small town character and feel of Tumalo, while accommodating
the community's residential growth.
Residential Area Policies
1. Encourage density and design features that are compatible with existing
development.
Economic Development Goal
Retain the economic vibrancy of Tumalo's historic core and industrial areas while providing
economic development opportunities that are compatible with the small town rural
character of the community. `
Economic Development Policies
2. Explore alternatives to the solar setback standards for development within the
commercial zoning districts of Tumalo.
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Public Facilities Goal
Public Facility Policies
Consider water and wastewater capacity when assessing development capabilities on
individual lots in Tumalo.
2. Promote efficient water and wastewater systems in new development to manage
water resources carefully.
8. Explore legislative approaches to preclude non -voluntary connections to private
sewer systems.
9. Explore with Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to determine whether a
property owner can record a land use provision stating a private sewer is not lawfully
available under Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 340-040-0160 unless the land
owner voluntarily consents to the connection.
10. Prohibit private sewers in Tumalo, unless the property owners of the lots in the
Laidlaw Plat, Deschutes River Tract, and Deschutes River Homesite Rimrock Addition
form a district and vote on the issue.
Transportation Goal
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Road Network Policies
3 Collaborate with the Oregon State Police and Deschutes County Sheriff's Office to
address speeding within Tumalo.
4. Encourage ODOT to use its "Blueprint for Urban Design" for U.S. 20 projects to
enhance the roadside environment by signage, accommodating alternate modes,
roadside amenities, and landscaping.
Road and Sidewalk Policies
6. Provide wayfinding signage and maintenance best practices on County arterials and
collectors to ensure safe and accessible routes for all users.
7. Review Deschutes County Code (DCC) 17.48, Table B, Minimum Bikeway Design
Standards, and consider revising widths of multiuse paths from 8 feet to 10 feet and
up to 12 feet in areas with high mixed use.
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any analogous entities appeared. DCC 22
requires notice of land use applications both by
sign and mailed notice to properties within 250
feet of subject property and notices of public
hearings. DCC 22.20 and 22.24 contain public
notice requirements for quasi-judicial land use
applications; DCC 22.12 sets notice
requirements for legislative land use
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NATURAL RESOURCES_ OPEN SPACE, AND RECREATIONAL GOAL i
Natural Resources, Open Space, and Recreation
Goal added to 2020 plan; 2010 did not have one.
NATURAL RESOURCES, OPEN SPACE, AND RECREATION POLICIES
2020 language recognizes Tumalo's current
status, especially after establishment of Twin
Bridges State Scenic Bikeway through town.
New text recognizes County does not have Parks
and Recreation District and thus cannot let, yet
2020 text remains consistent with intent of 2010
text.
Addressed access to the Deschutes consistent
with 2010 text, but added text about education
and protecting banks of river.
Addresses community concerns about loss of
undeveloped areas and access to river.
Added language that can be cited to indicate
County support when third parties seek grant
applications.
County -owned lands are currently zoned Flood
Plain, which does act as open space. County
parcels are 16-12-31A, TL 099 and 16-12-30, TL
1900.
Add references to other parties to help with any
grant applications as 2020 text indicates County
support. Parking is addressed in a policy further
down on Tumalo State Park and park districts.
Coordinate with Tumalo Community Association,
Tumalo Business Association, and similar local
organizations on land use issues, where appropriate.
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Establish Tumalo as a regional bicycle destination
through land use, transportation, and recreation
policies and programs.
Establish a multi -use trail system from Tumalo State
Park to Tumalo.
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Support infrastructure improvements including formal
access river points, public signage, sanitary facilities and
improved parking conditions.
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resources, cultural resources, and open space while
providing ample and diverse opportunities for recreation.
Continue to support Tumalo as a regional bicycle
destination.
Support community and agency partners in planning and
development of a multi -use trail system from Tumalo
State Park to Tumalo
Encourage consolidation of designated access points to
the Deschutes River and education of trail users to
preserve riparian areas.
Encourage voluntary designation of open space and
public access to the Deschutes River on adjacent private
properties.
Provide County perspective and support for community -
based restoration projects to protect the health and
vitality of the Deschutes River and its tributaries.
Preserve publicly -owned lands along the Deschutes River
as designated open space.
Collaborate with public, private, and nonprofit
organizations on infrastructure improvements near
recreation areas including formal river access points,
wayfinding signage, lighting, or sanitary facilities.
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would develop a plan given the County's lack of
a Parks and Rec District, but is consistent with
intent of 2010 text.
2010 language was Community Policy 1.
However, its is difficult under OAR 660-022-020
and 660-004-0022(4) to expand Tumalo UUC
boundaries to include Tumalo State Park. Easier
process for OSPRD to extend into Tumalo or
have a local parks district annex Tumalo. New
text captures intent of 2010 plan and adds
parking. Topic moved from 2010 Community
Polices to 2020 Natural Resources, Open Space,
and Recreation Policies.
2010 language was Open Space and Recreation
Policy 16. 2020 text captures intent of 2010
plan but adds the potential of other districts
annexing Tumalo as Tumalo Community School
is in the Redmond School District.
Added text based on numerous public
comments input pertaining to parks and open
space and desire for the County to have a Parks
and Rec district or department.
Word choice as "coordinate" implies earlier joint
efforts while being consistent with 2010 text.
Added text based on numerous public
comments input pertaining to concerns about
water and drought.
Added text based on numerous public
comments input pertaining to concerns about
water and drought.
Added text based on numerous public
comments input pertaining to concerns about
wildfire risks and drought.
RESIDENTIAL AREA GOAL
2010 plan did not have a residential goal, only
policies.
2020 and 2010 language are the same
Support the development of a trails and recreation
master plan.
Consider adding Tumalo State Park to the Tumalo Rural
Community boundary.
Explore the future expansion of Bend Metro Park and
Recreation District to include the Tumalo area.
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the Deschutes River through Tumalo as an Oregon Scenic
Waterway for its recreational values.
Coordinate with community partners on the
development of a trails and recreation master plan.
Assist in outreach to Oregon State Parks Department or
municipal parks and recreation districts to explore
annexation of Tumalo into an existing district. Support
assessment opportunities for access and parking
improvements at heavily used river access points.
Assist in outreach to Oregon State Parks Department or
municipal parks and recreation districts to explore
annexation of Tumalo into an existing district. Support
assessment opportunities for access and parking
improvements at heavily used river access points.
Explore whether the County should form a Parks and
Recreation District as part of the County's
Comprehensive Plan Update.
Coordinate with community partners on efforts to create
and maintain new local parks.
Encourage preservation or improvement of groundwater
quality and the conservation of groundwater supplies.
Provide public educational outreach on the importance
and benefits of water conservation, encouraging low
water use, and drought -tolerant landscaping.
Encourage Tumalo to become a fire -adapted community
through the Firewise Program.
Maintain the small town character and feel of Tumalo,
while accommodating the community's residential
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subject property(ies).
Action needs to be applicant initiated for his/her
subject property(ies).
Action needs to be applicant initiated for his/her
subject property(ies).
Action needs to be applicant initiated for his/her
subject property(ies). Unclear if there is
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GOAL
2010 plan did not have an Economic
Development goal, only Commercial Area
Policies.
ECONOMIC DEVLEOPMENT POLICIES
Changed "Encourage" to "Explore"; moved text
from 2010 Commercial Area Policies to 2020
Economic Development Policies.
Added based on public input on challenge of
applying solar setbacks to the small lots of the
Laidlaw plat.
Doubtful 2010 text is enforceable; 2020 revision
captures intent of 2010 text of having the
residential and commercial zoning districts' uses
remain compatible.
Moved 2010 language from Community Policies
to 2020 Economic Development Policies.
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2020 and 2010 language are the same
Designate residential lands on the comprehensive plan
map with a corresponding residential district on the
zoning map.
Designate residential land so they are proximate to the
commercial area.
Designate Residential 5 acre lands on the perimeter of
the community
Designate higher density residential lands in the bowl
formed by the Deschutes River canyon
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so new development is compatible with the rural
character of the community and reduces negative
impacts on adjacent residential districts.
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uses, while preventing residential uses from dominating
or setting development standards in the commercial
district.
Support economic development initiatives and tourism
in the Tumalo area.
Encourage density and design features that are
compatible with existing development.
Permit livestock in the residential districts subject to use
limitations.
Plan and zone for diversity of housing types and densities
suited to the capacity of the land to accommodate water
and sewage requirements.
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new development is compatible with the rural character
of the community and reduces negative impacts on
adjacent residential districts.
Explore alternatives to the solar setback standards for
development within the commercial zoning district of
Tumalo.
Allow residential uses and mixed residential/commercial
uses, without inhibiting future commercial development
opportunities in the Commercial Zoning Districts.
Support economic development initiatives and tourism in
the Tumalo area.
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the use should occur on this subject property
and whether there are any adverse effects on
transportation. If there are, explain how they
will be mitigated. In other words, PAPA/ZC
process would address 2010 intent.
2010 text only applied to industrial zoned lands;
2020 text applies to all lands within Tumalo.
2010 Ianguage appeared in Industrial Policies
Section , which has been replaced in 2020 by
Economic Development Policies Section.
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proposed uses meet requirements for water availability
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Based on massive public input about concerns of
cost of sewer hook-ups, added the "economical"
qualifier.
PUBLIC FACILITY POLICIES
Based on public input regarding concerns about
water and staff input on septic issues.
Based on public input regarding concerns about
water and staff input on septic issues.
Shortened 2010 text as County as school
districts, water districts, and parks districts
acquire their own properties based on their own
master plans.
Added reference to a public sewer and Tumalo
Sewer Feasibility Study based on public input
against a private sewer system.
2020 text melds and shortens 2010 Public
Facility Goals #4 and #6.
2020 text edited 2010 language for brevity, but
remains consistent with 2010 text's intent.
2020 text shortens 2010 text, makes clear that
community input was for a public sewer system;
2010 text did not have that distinction.
Policy is in response to community input on the
topic of prviate sewers in Tumalo.
Ensure water and sewage treatment systems
encompass the appropriate scale and cost.
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Encourage early planning and acquisition of sites
needed for public facilities (e.g. school, roads, water
supply facility, parks.)
Support replatting of lots in the area comprising the
Laidlaw Plat and other lands designated commercial to
create lots large enough to accommodate a DEQ
approved on -site disposal system.
Coordinate development within the Laidlaw Water
District to determine if connection to its water system is
required. Support the protection of the Tumalo Town
Ditch easement and its distribution system.
Support the development and management of the
domestic water system for Tumalo so that cumulative
development will not result in public health hazards or
adverse environmental impacts that violate state or
federal water quality regulations.
Coordinate with the Tumalo residents and business
owners on the creation of a sewer district, if the
community initiates district formation.
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Ensure irrigation, domestic water, wastewater, and other
utility systems are safe, efficient, and economical.
Consider water and wastewater capacity when assessing
development capabilities on individual lots in Tumalo.
Promote efficient water and wastewater systems in new
development to manage water resources carefully.
Encourage early planning and acquisition of sites needed
for public facilities.
Support replatting of lots in the area comprising the
Laidlaw Plat and other lands designated commercial to
create lots large enough to accommodate a DEQ
approved on -site disposal system, or connection to a
public sewer system if available, consistent with the
findings of the Tumalo Sewer Feasibility Study (2022).
Coordinate with local irrigation districts and the Tumalo
Town Ditch to avoid adverse effects on their
infrastructure and distribution systems.
Maintain efforts to ensure the Tumalo domestic water
system complies with public health regulations and state
and federal water quality regulations.
If Tumalo residents initiate district formation, coordinate
with residents and business owners on the creation of a
public sewer district.
Explore legislative approaches to preclude non -voluntary
connections to private sewer systems.
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Policy is in response to community input on the
topic of prviate sewers in Tumalo.
Tumalo dimensional standards are already set
forth in DCC 18.67.080 for all districts and DCC
18.67.020 and 18.67.030 for residential districts.
County does not have staff expertise to conduct
a study to determine minimum lot sizes by
carrying capacity. Additionally, technological
changes and/or sewer availability will change a
lot's carrying capacity.
2010 text modified to call out Fire Wise program
and moved to Natural Resources, Open Spaces
and Recreation Policies.
County does not have the authority to acquire
sites for schools, water supply facilities, or parks.
County only plans for County facilities such as
roads, but new roads would be in the
Transportation System Plan (TSP).
TRANSPORTATION GOAL
2020 text specified modes for plain English
rather than use 2010 phrase of "active modes".
ROAD NETWORK POLICIES
2020 text added "periodically" to indicate this
would happen more than once.
2020 text added "periodically" to indicate this
would happen more than once.
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Determine residential minimum lot sizes by the capacity
of the land to accommodate available water and
wastewater facilities.
Ensure high quality fire protection in Tumalo and the
surrounding area.
Encourage early planning and acquisition of sites
needed for public facilities (e.g. school, roads, water
supply facility, parks.)
Provide a safe and efficient system for all modes of
transportation, including active modes, to support local
economic development, recreational uses, and
community health.
Review the existing Transportation System Plan policies
and standards for Tumalo.
Review existing roadway design requirements to ensure
complete streets which accommodate all modes of
travel.
Explore with Department of Environmental Quality(DEQ)
to determine whether a property owner can record a
land use provision stating a private sewer is not lawfully
available under Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 340-
040-0160 unless the land owner voluntarily consents to
the connection.
Prohibit private sewers in Tumalo, unless the property
owners of the lots in the Laidlaw plat, Deschutes River
Tract, and Deschutes River Homesite Rimrock Addition
form a district and vote on the issue.
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Provide a safe and efficient system for all modes of
transportation, including bicycle, pedestrian, and transit,
to support local economic development, recreational
uses, and community health.
Periodically review the Transportation System Plan
policies and standards for Tumalo to reflect best
,practices.
,Periodically review existing roadway design requirements
to ensure complete streets which accommodate all
modes of travel.
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speeding on Cook Avenue, Cline Falls Highway,
Tumalo Road, and US 20. Consistent with 2010
plan's intent to lower speeds.
2010 US 20 Policy no longer needed with
ODOT's construction of bike/ped refuge at US
20/Bailey Hill-7th; construction of a bike/ped
underpass at US 20/4th; and the construction
underway for a two-lane roundabout at US
20/Cook-O.B. Riley.
County does not have authority to require
roadside amenities within US 20 right of way;
'reference to "Blueprint for Urban Design,"
which also includes amenities and all modes,
and thus 2020 text is consistent with intent of
2010 text.
ROAD AND SIDEWALK POLICIES
2020 text deleted 2010 phrase "minimize
pavement width" but remains consistent with
intent of 2010 text.
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commercial core while respecting public input
on not wanting sidewalks in residential areas
from Wharton to the river. 2020 language is
consistent with the intent of 2010 text.
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reference, but remains consistent with intent of
2010 text.
2020 text resulted from TGM Bike/Ped/Transit
update, public input, especially for bicyclists,
pedestrians, rafters, and tourists.
2020 text resulted from TGM Bike/Ped/Transit
update.
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Coordinate with the Tumalo community and Oregon
Department of Transportation to implement both short -
and long-term improvements to solve transportation
problems, including at the Cook Avenue and US 20
intersection.
Enhance the roadside environment, through tree
planting, signage, or other means.
Implement road development standards for Tumalo
that minimize pavement width and are consistent with
the small-scale character of the community.
2020 and 2010 language are the same.
Provide functional cost effective sidewalks that are
consistent with the rural character of the community.
2020 and 2010 language are the same
(Construct sidewalks specified on community roads
without curbs and gutters, distant from property lines,
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Collaborate with the Oregon State Police and Deschutes
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Encourage ODOT to use its "Blueprint for Urban Design"
for US 20 projects to enhance the roadside environment
by signage, accommodating alternate modes, and
roadside amenities and landscaping.
Implement road development standards for Tumalo that
are consistent with the small-scale character of the
community
Utilize land development and grant funding opportunities
to improve street segments identified for improvements
in the Transportation System Plan.
Provide functional, cost-effective sidewalks within the
commercial core while preserving the rural character of
the residential areas.
Provide sidewalks or multiuse paths where they are
needed for safety, as set forth in the Transportation
System Plan.
Construct sidewalks specified on community roads
without curbs and gutters and allow adequate room for
utilities.
Provide wayfinding signage and maintenance best
practices on County arterials and collectors to ensure
safe and accessible routes for all users.
Review Deschutes County Code (DCC) 17.48, Table B,
Minimum Bikeway Design Standards and consider
revising widths of multiuse path from 8 feet to 10 feet
and up to 12 feet in areas with high mixed use.
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Program, a joint program of the Oregon Department of Transportation and the Oregon Department of
Land Conservation and Development. This TGM grant is financed, in part by federal Moving Ahead for
Progress in the 21 st Century (MAP-21), local government, and State of Oregon funds.
The contents of this document do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the State of Oregon.
Tumalo Active Transportation Update/ SCVAP Trails Outreach Update I Deschutes County
Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Technical Memorandum #1 2
Sisters Country Visionary Action Plan (SCVAP) Trails Outreach Update 27
Advisory Committee Meeting#1 Summary 28
Advisory Committee Meeting #2 Summary 32
Advisory Committee Meeting #3 Summary 36
SCVAP Trails Final Concept & Appendix 41
Tumalo Community Plan (TCP) Active Transportation Update 77
Advisory Committee Meeting #7 Summary 78
Advisory Committee Meeting #2 Summary 82
Advisory Committee Meeting #3 Summary 86
Advisory Committee Meeting #4 Summary 89
Tumalo Active Community Final Concept Plan & Appendices 92
Adoption and Implementation Measures 112
Deschutes County Code Updates 113
Deschutes County Transportation System Plan (TSP) Updates 117
Title V/ Documentation 122
Project Information Sheets 724
MEMORANDUM
Date: Tuesday, May 3`d, 2022
To: Project Management Team
From: Karen Swirsky, Carrie Theus, and Katie Popp, Kittelson & Assoc.
Subject: TCP Advisory Committee Meeting #1 Minutes
Attendees:
• Brandon Crawford, MIG bcrawford@migcom.com
• Carrie Theus, Kittelson & Associates ctheus@kittelson.com
• Chris Cheng, Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) Chris.CHENG@odot.state.or.us
• Devin Hearing, Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) devin.hearing@odot.oregon.gov
• Jim Crouch, Heritage Brand, jim@heritagebrand.com
• Karen Swirsky, Kittelson & Associates kswirskvPkittelson.com
• Katie Popp, Kittelson & Associates kpopp@kittelson.com
• Peter Russell, Deschutes County, peter.russell@deschutescounty.gov
• Rachel Zakem, Cascades East Transit (CET) rzakem@coic.org
• Susan Altman, Deschutes County Planning Commission dcpcsusan@gmail.com
• Tarik Rawlings, Deschutes County Planning tarik.rawlings@deschutes.org
• Theresa Conley, Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) Theresa.L.CONLEY@odot.state.or.us
• Tony DeBone, Deschutes County Board of County Commissioners Tony.DeBone@deschutescounty.gov
• Tony Vicknair, Tumalo School Tony.Vicknair@redmondschools.org (Note: Sam Platt will be taking over
for Tony Vicknair after he retires this month)
Absent Committee Members:
• Andrea Breault, CET abreault@coic.org
• Steve Davidson, The Bite steven.davidson@fib.com
• Serena Gordon, Twin Bridges Scenic Highway serena@visitbend.com
• Dave Thomson, County Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) d.a.thomson@icloud.com
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Project Background, Objectives, and Desired Outcomes
• Karen Swirsky discussed project boundaries, background, and objectives (See website for slides)
o The Active Transportation component is just one sub -component of the planning updates to
come in the Tumalo Community Plan (TCP) and Deschutes County Transportation Systems
Plan (TSP)
• Objective of this project is to identify gaps in active transportation networks in Tumalo, develop a list
of needed projects in Tumalo, and provide recommendations to the TCP and TSP for implementation
Background of Existing Plans
• Tumalo Health Impact Assessment (THIA) (2008)
• Tumalo Community Plan (TCP) update
o Tumalo's long-term planning project, part of the county's comprehensive plan
o Peter Russell - This project is one sub -set of the TCP and will inform the TCP for that Active
Transportation segment.
■ There will be a TCP Open House on Wednesday, May 11th for the project team to
collect input from community members and other stakeholders
■ Most accurate estimate of Tumalo population is 574, but future build -out population is
estimated to be —772
• Deschutes County Transportation System Plan Update
o Anticipating that will be done late summer/ early Fall 2022
• Twin Bridges Scenic Bikeway
o Chris Cheng - Currently the plan is to reroute the scenic bikeway through the proposed 4th
Street underpass
Planned Projects
• US 20/ Cook Ave/ OB Riley Rd roundabout
• Tumalo Multi -Use Path & Underpass at 4th Street
o Chris Cheng: Most of the funding for this project is coming from the county
• Cline Falls Rd/ Tumalo Rd/ Cook Ave Intersection Improvement
o Potential roundabout or realignment of intersection
o There's a takeout spot for people on the river located here, so this area could be more
pedestrian -friendly
• Other sidewalk improvements (from the draft TSP)
o Some of them will be accomplished as part of the roundabout project in 2023
• Cascades East Transit 2040 Master Plan
o Rachel Zakem: CET is waiting for 2 roundabouts on US-20 to determine where the Tumalo stop
will go
o Rachel Zakem will touch base with Andrea Breault this week on any additional materials to
provide to the project team
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Other Needs?
• Karen Swirsky - Potential connection from the fitness track to 4th Street
o Tony Vicknair -It's a walking track with several fitness stations. It's more popular with
community members than with students at the school.
• Chris Cheng - A connection from the "downtown" Tumalo area to Tumalo State Park
o There is a trail along the east side of the river that almost goes to the undercrossing.
Connection could be used for people to get from campground to town, vice versa, without
having to drive.
o State parks used to own it the existing trail, then there was a jurisdictional transfer - Chris will
send a state park contact to Karen.
• Devin Hearing - With the roundabout and undercrossing, wayfinding will be very important for bikes
to continue to go to the undercrossing, not through the roundabout.
o Peter Russell - The Tumalo trail idea [from Chris Cheng) was part of a discussion in 2009. The
County got a grant from the state, but it was shut down by the State Historic Preservation
Office (SHPO) because of the presence of artifacts (lithic scatter). The trail is probably feasible
but may need environmental remediation which would add to the costs. Peter will look
through his files and see if he can locate any documentation. Potential contact: Tumalo State
Park Manager (Susan Bether)
• Peter Russell - How can the school drop-off/ pick-up be improved? Is a school traffic speed zone along
Cook Avenue possible?
o Cook Avenue is generally slow because of urban development, but Cline Falls Road has its
challenges.
• Peter Russell - There are some pedestrian accommodations along the Tumalo Road bridge, but it's not
comfortable at all due to fast drivers.
• Tony Vicknair - The school recently changed their school drop-off/ pick-up process, and it is working
well. Parents drop-off along 2"d Street and loop around through the bus lane. Students cross the
adjacent field to get to the buses.
o There are only 4 buses, but -170 parents in drop-off/ pick-up.
o Bus drop-off is at 8:25am, pick-up at 3:25pm
o The school would be enthusiastic about additional improvements to the drop-off/ pick-up
process.
• Theresa Conley - Proposed a partnership between CET and school to propose a bus pull-out for
student pickup and CET stop.
o Karen Swirsky: Mini mobility hub that's multi -use if it's not too far away from the school.
o Rachel Zakem: Not much more info on where to place the stop, just waiting to see the
roundabouts.
o Chris Cheng: Need to make sure there are walking/ biking facilities wherever the new stop is
located.
• Tony Vicknair:
o Since there will be bike and pedestrian facilities along 4th (Re: ODOT project), 4th/ Bruce/ SE
side of the field would be a good location for a bus pull-out.
o The field is very large and only used during the school day - so the school would be open to
improvements along 4th Street.
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• Jim Crouch - It would make a lot of sense to have a circular path that people could walk around -
under the highway to 4th Street, walk under the bridge, back into the Bite, Cook Avenue, and loop
around
o There are many elderly people in Tumalo that would enjoy a walking loop - including Jim's
parents.
o Lots of things Tong -term to think about as Tumalo continues to grow (commercial 4 industrial
growth in southern part of Tumalo).
o Karen asked Jim to provide a sketch of his proposed walking route.
• Peter Russell: SHPO and ODOT have certain requirements that could be challenging to the trail under
the bridge.
Act
terns
Need to follow up with:
• Tony Vicknair - share contact information for Sam Platt, incoming Tumalo Community School
principal
• Peter Russell - send SHPO and other related documents (Re: Tumalo trail) to Karen Swirsky
• Rachel Zakem/ Andrea Breault (CET) - send any information on CET stop in Tumalo to Karen Swirsky
• Jim Crouch - sketch a potential walking loop in Tumalo on a map
C h a, IC m
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MEMORANDUM
Date: Wednesday, June 22, 2022
To: Project Management Team
From: Karen Swirsky and Katie Popp, Kittelson & Assoc.
Subject: TCP Advisory Committee Meeting #2 Minutes
Attendees
• Chris Cheng, Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) Chris.CHENG@odot.state.or.us
• Devin Hearing, Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) devin.hearing@odot.oregon.gov
• Jim Crouch, Heritage Brand, jim@heritagebrand.com
• Karen Swirsky, Kittelson & Associates kswirsky@kittelson.com
• Katie Popp, Kittelson & Associates kpopp@kittelson.com
• Peter Russell, Deschutes County, peter.russell@deschutescounty.gov
• Rachel Zakem, Cascades East Transit (CET) rzakem@coic.org
• Tarik Rawlings, Deschutes County Planning tarik.rawlings@deschutes.org
• Theresa Conley, Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) Theresa.L.CONLEY@odot.state.or.us
• Jeannie Fraley
• Gabriel Coler
Absent Committee Members:
• Nicole Mardell, Deschutes County Nicole.Mardell@deschutescounty.gov
• William Groves, Deschutes County William.Groves@deschutescounty.gov
• Andrea Breault, CET abreault@coic.org
• Steve Davidson, The Bite steven.davidson@fib.com
• Serena Gordon, Twin Bridges Scenic Highway serena@visitbend.com
• Dave Thomson, County Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) d.a.thomson@icloud.com
• Tony DeBone, Deschutes County Board of County Commissioners Tony.DeBone@deschutescounty.gov
• Sam Platt, Tumalo School samuel.platt@redmondschools.org
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Notes:
StoryMap Overview
• Tumalo Active Transportation StoryMap is accepting input from the public until July 12th
• Advisory committee to spread the word about the StoryMap
• Theresa Conley - It would be helpful to have a visual/ story about what the transit stop would look like
in Tumalo
o Would look similar to Sisters and Redmond stops
o Rachel - share some pictures of the raised stop in Sisters
Tumalo Open House Debrief
• Peter Russell and Tarik Rawlings - Great turnout for the Tumalo Open House. Attendees very very
involved and provided a lot of input. There are clearly two differing viewpoints in Tumalo: (1) Keep
Tumulo the way it is and (2) Wish for a bit more growth in Tumalo.
• Karen Swirsky and Katie Popp - Three emerging themes from Tumalo Open House and Tumalo
Walking Tour
Three Emerging Themes from Public Events
• Speed Control & Safety
• Pedestrian Connectivity
• Transit
Speed Control & Safety
• Karen and Katie went through several potential concepts to address speed control and safety,
including (1) traffic signal at Cook Ave and Cline Falls Hwy, (2) Roundabout at Cook Ave and Cline Falls
Hwy, (3) Raised intersection at Cook Ave and 4th St, (4) Entryway art, (5) Safety improvements such as
shoulder widening on Bailey Road and Tumalo Road.
• Raised intersection
o Peter Russell: County would be okay with a raised intersection. Another option is rumble strips.
o Gabriel: Dan of raised intersection but wouldn't be necessary with the roundabout.
o Jim: Agreed with Gabriel - Raised intersection would not be necessary with the roundabout.
• Roundabout
o Jim: Supportive of a roundabout at Cline Falls Hwy/ Cook Avenue. Roundabout would improve
safety for pedestrians, especially those at the river takeout heading to Tumalo downtown.
Pedestrian Connectivity
• Karen discussed opportunities for additional sidewalk connectivity on Bruce Avenue, Cline Falls Hwy,
and Tumalo Road. Possible 1-2 mile walking loop routes were presented.
Transit
• Karen discussed opportunities for additional sidewalk connectivity on Bruce Avenue, Cline Falls Hwy,
and Tumalo Road. Possible 1-2 mile walking loop routes were presented.
• Rachel Zakem - Deschutes River Woods currently has a country store stop. Rachel connected with the
country store owner who didn't seem opposed, but a follow-up conversation needs to follow.
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• Gabriel - Tumalo country store has a large parking lot but it can get chaotic with people coming in
and out during busy times.
o Alternative: Right before the Tumalo country store entrance on 5' Street
• Rachel - Transit stop must have sidewalks that are ADA compliant and connect to the Tumalo
sidewalk network
o Jim - Is there a need for a transit stop?
o Rachel - A stop in Tumalo has been on CET's radar for a few years based on input from the
public that specifically request a stop in Tumalo.
o Peter - Out of the 55 people who took the TCP survey, 29% said they wanted a transit stop in
Tumalo
o Karen - The transit vehicle is a Ford Transit van which is very small (transporting max. 7-8
people).
o Rachel - The route would be 3 stops a day in both directions.
Discussion
• Jeanine would like to see a community survey on transit & roundabout at Cline Falls Hwy/ Tumalo
Road
• Most seemed to like the roundabout; Devin Hearing (Deschutes County) shared concerns sight
distance and the constraint of the river and Tumalo Road bridge
• Mixed reviews on raised intersection. Some were not big fans but others like; general consensus is
that there isn't a need for both the raised intersection and the roundabout
• Roundabout could be a good thing for all the folks using the river put -in, encouraging them to walk to
downtown instead of driving
• Agreement that sidewalks on Bruce are important, maybe just on one side
• Most favored transit stop is on Bruce across from the Church - but the Country store could be a good
interim location until sidewalks are built on Bruce
o Country store can be chaotic at peak times
• Lots of support for a connection from Tumalo State Park to Tumalo downtown area, possibly as part of
the walking loop
A :lion ter s
• Advisory committee to spread the word about the StoryMap
• Send StoryMap to TCP Advisory Committee
Need to follow up with:
• Rachel Zakem - Share photos of transit stops that are representative of the future Tumalo stop
C. -I t/ComImen1t.ILoq
[Katie Popp] How would walking & biking fit in with these concepts?
[Theresa Conley] There are numerous driveways along that stretch that people riding bikes & driving need to
navigate, I think
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[Theresa Conley] Webpage for the broader ODOT project: https://www.oregon.gov/odot/projects/pages/project-
details.aspx?project=20011
[Katie Popp] If you have more thoughts after the meeting, the StoryMap would be a great space to share
MEMORANDUM
Date: Wednesday, August 31, 2022
To: Project Management Team
From: Karen Swirsky and Katie Popp, Kittelson & Assoc.
Subject: TCP Advisory Committee Meeting #3 Minutes
rt rr .(?Es
• Andrea Breault, Cascades East Transit (CET) abreault@coic.org
• Chris Cheng, Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) Chris.CHENG Dodot.state.or.us
• Dave Thomson, County Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) d.a.thomson@icloud.com
• Devin Hearing, Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) devin.hearing@odot.oregon.gov
• Gabriel Coler gabrielcoler@gmail.com
• ►eannine Fraley ieanninefraley@gmail.com
• Karen Swirsky, Kittelson & Associates kswirsky@kittelson.com
• Katie Popp, Kittelson & Associates kpopp@kittelson.com
• Peter Russell, Deschutes County, peter.russell@deschutescounty.gov
• Rachel Zakem, CET rzakem@coic.org
• Tarik Rawlings, Deschutes County Planning tarik.rawlings@deschutes.org
• Theresa Conley, Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) Theresa.L.CONLEY@odot.state.or.us
Notes:
Tumalo Open House Overview; Peter Russell, Deschutes County
There were approximately 45 people at the open house. Many were confused that it was a meeting about the
sewer feasibility study.
The County presented draft goals and policies for transportation, natural resources, open space, land use,
environment, etc. Focusing on active transportation, the following generalizations can be made:
• Many attendees expressed opposition to Recreation policy #1. Peter feels that this is a result of an anti -
tourist sentiment. In particular, people were uncomfortable with proposed policies that could make
Tumalo more of a destination. Specifically, designating the river as Wild and Scenic, improving access
to the river, or advertising Tumalo as the key destination on the Twin Bridges Scenic Bikeway.
However, most were supportive of wider shoulders for cyclists and pedestrians.
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• On the topic of transit in Tumalo, some attendees expressed opposition to a transit stop in Tumalo,
mostly on social concerns but also wondering if there is a real need.
• There was support for road standards consistent with rural policy and sidewalk infill - but residents do
not want sidewalks in residential areas away from the commercial core.
The County's next steps with Goals and Polices is to take all the feedback and simplify the language. The
County is going to wait until the sewer feasibility study is done to reduce confusion, sometime in October.
Therefore, the Active Transportation work will probably have its own online Open House in October in order
to meet the grant deadlines.
Initial Concept Plan
Karen Swirsky (Kittelson) walked through the three key topics in the initial concept plan. Discussions from the
meeting are documenting as they relate to each topic.
1. Safety & Speed Improvements. Advisory Committee support, no comments.
2. Pedestrian Connectivity
Tumalo to Tumalo State Park Trail
Chris asks if we have run the "Reconsidering trail from Tumalo to Tumalo State Park" proposal by Oregon State
Parks. It's possible that ODOT swapped right-of-way with Oregon State Parks. Kittelson will check to make
sure OSP is okay with the inclusion of the trail concept in the County Transportation Plan. Chris suggested
Peter Wanamaker at OSP as a potential contact.
Jeannie asked for clarification on what the issue is with having a trail to Tiimain State Park. Karen explained
the known archaeological sites along the trail. Jeannie expressed support for a river trail but there is a greater
need on OB Riley Road for a separated path or shoulder widening.
Gabe lives near the existing user trail in that neighborhood and feels that it would be great to have an
established trail that is cleaner and nicer than the existing makeshift trail which is often used by dirt bikers. A
designated trailhead with parking might attract too many people. The surface could be wood chips or rolled
granite, Shevlin Parks style - something that would be better than the existing ankle-deep sand. He
understands that everyone wants things to stay the way they are now, but right now they're not clean and
could be nicer.
Transit
Jeannie noted that many people she's talked to are not positive about a stop in Tumalo.
Peter pointed out that the Bend MPO, city and county are under new pressure to provide transit under the
new rules to reduce greenhouse gases.
Karen reminded the Committee that the final decision is with CET. Our scope is to identify a potential location
for CET.
Andrea said that CET has been collecting customer comment forms for about 12 years and the need to stop in
Tumalo has been brought up over the past decade. She will provide these comment to us.
Gabe feels that the Country Store location might induce more negativity from the public and that it might
possibly be better to wait until the sidewalks along Bruce Avenue can be constructed.
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Theresa asked if we know timing for constructing sidewalks on Bruce. Peter's response is that most County
sidewalks are development -driven. However, in order for the stop to be accessible, the sidewalk would only
have to go to the nearest intersection, such as from 7th to the Bruce stop.
Theresa suggested that examples of transit stops from Prineville and La Pine might be useful to illustrate the
concept. Peter suggested that we also include a photo of the van that would be used so folks don't get the
idea that it's going to be a large bus.
Act ()n
sterns
• Kittelson to check to make sure OSP is okay with the inclusion of the trail concept in the County
Transportation Plan. Chris suggested Peter Wanamaker at OSP as a potential contact.
• CET to provide Kittelson with customer comments from the past decade that are related to a stop in
Tumalo.
hat/Co r en,t Log
[Monday 4:36 PM] CONLEY Theresa L
Do we know the timing for constructing sidewalks on Bruce?
[Mnndlay 4.4n PM] cnNL FY Theresa L
I agree and same with transit stops - what if we bring examples from Sisters, Prineville or La Pine on how the
bus stops work and what the stops and stop usage looks like?
MEMORANDUM
Date: Wednesday, December 14, 2022
To: Project Management Team
From: Karen Swirsky and Katie Popp, Kittelson & Assoc.
Subject: TCP Advisory Committee Meeting #4 Minutes
ndees:
• Dave Thomson, County Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) d.a.thomson@icloud.com
• Devin Hearing, Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) devin.hearing@odot.oregon.gov
• Jeannine Fraley, Tumalo Resident jeanninefraley@gmaii.com
• Karen Swirsky, Kittelson & Associates kswirsky@kittelson.com
• Katie Popp, Kittelson & Associates kpopp@kittelson.com
• Peter Russell, Deschutes County, peter.russell@deschutescounty.gov
• Rachel Zakem, Cascades East Transit (CET) rzakem@coic.org
• Steve Davidson, The Bite steven.davidson@fib.com
• Tarik Rawlings, Deschutes County Planning tarik.rawlings@deschutes.org
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N()tes:
Update from County Staff (Peter Russell)
• The next steps for the Tumalo Community Plan -Active Transportation will be to present the plan to
the Planning Commission as part of the overall TCP update in January or February when the Sewer
Feasibility Study is completed
• The TCP recommendations will eventually be incorporated into the County Transportation System
Plan (TSP)
Update from Consultants (Kittelson)
• Karen presented a summary of comments received via the online open house held from October 5th-
24th, 2022
• Karen went through a brief overview of what is included in the Final Concept Plan. There have not
been any significant changes from the Draft Concept Plan to the Final Concept Plan.
• The last major step of the project is the Implementation Plan (Development Code updates)
Questions/ Comments
• Peter Russell: Would a formal trailhead for the Tumalo to Tumalo State Park be required if that trail is
developed along Riverview Ave?
• Karen Swirsky: That would be up to the County and State Park, but likely not.
• Steve Davidson: Riverview Avenue and surrounding roadways are on the border of county
maintenance, so those roads are very rustic.
• Peter Russell: Yes, that's correct. These roads are local access roads, which means they're publicly
maintained but the county does not spend money on them.
Next Steps
• Implementation Plan
• Final concept plan to decision makers
• Incorporation into the Tumalo Community Plan (TCP) update
• Revisions to the Deschutes County Transportation Plan (TCP)
Act on
• None
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• None
MEMORANDUM
Date: Wednesday, December 07, 2022
To: PMT and TCP Active Transportation Advisory Committee
From: Karen Swirsky and Katie Popp, Kittelson & Associates
Subject: Final Concept Plan
INTRODUCTION
C)vervIew
The Tumalo Community Plan (TCP) Active Transportation Update project focuses on planning efforts for the
Active Transportation component of the 2040 Tumalo Community Plan (TCP). Over the past two decades,
there have been significant changes in and around Tumalo that have galvanized the transition of the Tumalo
core into an active community center. These changes have warranted an update to the Active Transportation
element of the Tumalo Community Plan (TCP) to support the growth of a vibrant, livable community with
increased transportation choices, including to bicycling, walking, and transit.
The desired outcomes of this project include:
1. Reviewing state, regional, and local plans regarding active transportation
2. Identifying gaps in the Tumalo bicycle and sidewalk system
3. Reaching out to Tumalo residents and business owners regarding active transportation needs
4. Recommending improvements to infrastructure to support active modes of transportation within
Tumalo, including potential transit access
5. Creating a list of needed active transportation projects in Tumalo
6. Providing materials and exhibits for amendments to the Tumalo Community Plan and County
Transportation System to implement the suggested recommendations for active transportation
(provided as separate memorandum to the County)
This Final Concept Plan addresses the outcomes of parts 1-5 of this project, which were accomplished with
multiple virtual and in -person Tumalo public engagement events and discussions with the Tumalo Active
Transportation Advisory Committee and Project Management Team. These outcomes are organized into three
themes for active transportation that emerged throughout the public engagement process:
1. Safety and Speed Improvements
2. Pedestrian Connectivity
3. Transit
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ubhhc utreach
This section discusses public input from multiple public engagement events, including:
1. Tumalo Active Transportation Walking Tour (Wednesday, June 8t", 2022)
2. Interactive StoryMap (June 8" - July 13th, 2022)
3. Virtual open house (October 5t"- 24th, 2022)
The Tumalo Community Plan Open House, walking tour, and interactive StoryMap supported the
development of the Initial Concept Plan. The Initial Concept Plan was then presented in the virtual open
house, which gave the public the opportunity to comment on the initial plan and provide any additional
feedback to be included in the development of this Final Concept Plan.
In addition to the three public events that were specifically created to receive public input on the Tumalo
Active Transportation Plan update, Deschutes County held an Open House for the entire Tumalo Community
Plan Update on Wednesday, May 11t", 2022. The Open House included a table introducing the Active
Transportation plan update.
Public Event #1: Tumalo Active Transportation Walking Tour
On Wednesday, June 8th from 2-4pm, Kittelson hosted a Tumalo Active Transportation Walking Tour for
community members and project stakeholders to share their input on walking, biking, and transit
infrastructure in the community. The tour had at least 10-15 participants at a time, with some people joining
the tour later and others dropping off before it was complete. The tour started at the fire station and traveled
west on 4th Street, then north to the Fit trail Park and Tumalo Community School, east on 2"d Street to Cline
Falls Highway and Tumalo Road intersection, then south on Cook Avenue to end at The Bite. Due to time
constraints, the tour did not walk along Bruce Avenue, but sidewalks and a CET stop on Bruce were discussed
and input is summarized in this memorandum. A map of the walking tour is shown in Figure 1.
While passing by the Tumalo Community School, the tour group observed the afternoon pick-up process. A
teacher at the school emphasized that the current process, which has vehicle pick-up at the front of the school
and bus pick-up behind the school field on 4' Street, is the most pick-up/ drop-off strategy for student safety
and general efficiency.
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Figure 1: Tumalo Active Transportation Walking Tour Map.
Public Event #2: Online Interactive StoryMap
The online StoryMap was open for comments from June 8th to July 13th, 2022. The interactive StoryMap
allowed users to provide comments related to active transportation in Tumalo by clicking a location on a map
within the Tumalo boundary. Users could also reply to and "Like" other comments in support. Overall, 22
comments and replies were collected. The responses are provided in Appendix A.
Public Event #3: Virtual Open House
The Tumalo Community Plan (TCP) Active Transportation Update virtual open house was open from October
5-24, 2022. Visitors were introduced to the three leading topics included in the Initial Draft Concept, including
(1) Safety and Speed Improvements; (2) Pedestrian Connectivity; and (3) Transit in Tumalo. The open house
received 23 total comments provided in Appendix B.
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SAFETY AND SPEED IMPROVEMENTS
c
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s Hwy/um to Road Iintersection
Over the past decade, Tumalo has seen significant growth in its core business area along Cook Avenue. In
conjunction with its role as the community's core business area, Cook Avenue north of 4th Street provides a
connection to the rural area outside of the Tumalo core via Cline Falls Highway, a rural two-lane roadway with
a posted speed of 45mph north of Tumalo Road. Based on input from public events and the online StoryMap
tool, many residents are concerned about high vehicle speeds traveling southbound on Cline Falls Highway
and eastbound on Tumalo Road.
On Tumalo Road, the 45 mph posted speed limit sign is located before a curve that limits sight distance for all
modes of transportation as vehicles are increasing their speed heading eastbound. The Cline Falls Highway
and Tumalo Road intersection is especially challenging for pedestrians and cyclists because of high speeds
and lack of dedicated infrastructure to separate active modes of transportation from vehicular travel.
Additionally, a popular river takeout located on the northeast corner of the intersection prompts pedestrian
crossings through the intersection to access the Tumalo core area from the takeout. Improved active
transportation infrastructure at the intersection would provide a vital connection to neighborhoods east of
the river and the Tumalo Community School.
Residents suggest (1) implementing variable speed warning signs and/or (2) relocating existing posted speed
limit signs co that vehirlec are not prompted to increase their speeds from 25 mph to 45 mph so close to the
intersection, as they do today. Based on discussions with the County, relocating existing posted speed limit
signs is not a feasible option due to Speed Zone Orders adopted by the Oregon Department of Transportation
(ODOT). However, due to the challenges of the intersection as a transition from a business area to more rural
land use patterns, a more significant treatment at the intersection is warranted to enhance the safety of
pedestrians and cyclists as well.
Several intersection alternatives for the Cline Falls Highway and Tumalo Road intersection were considered,
including a traffic signal, all -way stop, turn lanes, and a roundabout. Based on discussions with the public,
project management team, and Active Transportation Advisory Committee, a roundabout is the preferred
alternative due to the safety benefits for both motorized and non -motorized transportation users. In further
support of the roundabout alternative, a preliminary analysis of projected safety benefits of each potential
intersection alternative was conducted using ODOT's Crash Reduction Factors (CRFs) from the All Roads
Transportation Safety Program'. The CRF estimates the projected percent decrease in crashes that would
result from converting the existing intersection (side street stop control intersection in a rural area) to a given
alternative. For example, a CRF of 82% for a roundabout alternative indicates that converting an intersection
that has stop control on the side street (such as the Cline Falls Highway/ Tumalo Road intersection) to a
roundabout is expected to reduce the number of crashes at the intersection by 82%. CRFs are often used to
' Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) (2020). HSIP Countermeasures and Crash Reduction Factors,
<https://www.oregon.gov/odor/Engineering/ARTS/CRP-Appendix.pdf>.
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quantify safety benefits of an intersection improvement alternative. A summary of CRFs for each of the initial
alternatives considered is shown in Table 1.
Table 1. Crash Reduction Factors (CRFs) of Intersection Alternatives
Alternative
Crash Reduction Factor
All Way Stop Control
48% for all crashes, all severities
Traffic Signal
77% for angle crashes, -58% for rear end crashes'
Turn Lanes
37%2 for all crashes, all severities
Roundabout
82% for all crashes, all severities
' A traffic signal would reduce the number of angle crashes by 77% but increase the number of rear -end crashes by 58%.
2Combined CRF of installing a right turn lane on a single major road approach and a left turn lane on a single major road approach
(Cline Falls Hwy). The CRF was calculated using guidance from FHWA and the CMF Clearinghouse.
Kittelson & Associates, Inc. is working with Deschutes County to develop a preliminary roundabout concept at
Cline Falls Hwy and Tumalo Road. In the short term, variable speed warning signs or a raised intersection at
Cook Avenue and 4th Street may be appropriate interim traffic calming treatments that could be implemented
before a more significant treatment is developed.
Enhanced Entry Statement
The Cline Falls Highway and Tumalo Road intersection serves as the northern entry point to the Tumalo
business area, which has become a popular spot for locals and visitors to shop and eat over the past few years.
In addition to speed control and safety measures at the intersection, a more significant entry statement could
signify to vehicles entering from the surrounding rural area that the environment is shifting to a
downtown/business area, thus prompting lower speeds. Examples of significant entry statements for nearby
communities include roundabout art at Prineville/Tom McCall Road and an archway in Redmond, shown in
Figure 2. A similar treatment for Tumalo is suggested as a possible treatment to signify the change in
environment for all modes of transportation and provide an opportunity for a public art display that embodies
the unique character of the Tumalo community.
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Figure 2. Examples of entry statements signifying a change of setting.
Aou der Widening
The project team received several comments in support of widening the shoulders along Cline Falls Highway
and Tumalo Road to enhance safety for bicyclists. Both roadways are popular routes for bicyclists and Tumalo
Road is included as a segment in the most current map of the Twin Bridges Scenic Bikeway. Widening the
shoulders could reduce vehicle -bicycle conflict on these roadways, which are both rural two-lane highways
with vehicles traveling at higher speeds.
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Safety and Speed
mprovement Recornm ndations
The Safety and Speed Improvements concept is comprised of the following recommendations shown in
Figure 3:
• Intersection improvement at Cline Falls Highway and Tumalo Road (roundabout concept)
• Implement a raised intersection at Cook Avenue and 4th Street as an interim treatment before a more
significant improvement is developed
• Implement variable speed warning signs on Cline Falls Highway and Tumalo Road
• Enhanced Entry statement at Cline Falls Hwy/ Tumalo Road as a suggestion to signify a change of
setting
• Widen shoulders on Tumalo Road from the Deschutes River bridge to Swalley Road (approx. 1 mile)
• Widen shoulders on Cline Falls Highway from Tumalo Road to Highland Drive
A
Widen shoulders on
Tumalo Rd to Swalley Rd
Widen shoulders on Cline
Falls Hwy to Highland Dr
Dynamic speed
signs on Cline Falls
Hwy and Tumalo Rd
Cline Falls/ Tumalo
roundabout
Enhanced entry
statement
Raised intersection at
Cook Ave and 4th
Street as an interim
measure
0 0.1 0.2 Miles
Initial Concept Plan
Shoulder Widen
Figure 3. Safety and Speed Improvement Concept #2: Pedestrian Connectivity
PEDESTRIAN CONNECTIVITY
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Existing pedestrian infrastructure in Tumalo is primarily located on Cook Avenue from 7th Street to 4" Street
with some east -west extensions off Cook Avenue on 4' Street towards the school and on 7th Street along The
Bite property. Currently, pedestrian infrastructure consists mainly of curbed sidewalks. The planned ODOT US
20/4t" Street bike/ped underpass offers an opportunity to develop a more complete pedestrian network that
targets better access to the Tumalo Community School and accommodates continued growth of businesses in
downtown Tumalo that are starting to expand outside of Cook Avenue. The following gaps are identified as
priorities for the improvement of the pedestrian infrastructure in Tumalo.
Bruce Avenue
Bruce Avenue is a north -south roadway that parallels Cook Avenue to the west. Several businesses, Tumalo
Community Church, and the west boundary of parking Tots for The Bite, Tumalo Country Store, and a
commercial area at 5' Street/Cook are located along Bruce Avenue between 7t" Street and 4' Street. As
business continues to grow in the Tumalo core area and abutting properties are zoned commercial, Bruce
Avenue will likely transition to a more developed business corridor like Cook Avenue. Consequently,
incorporating Bruce Avenue into the pedestrian infrastructure network will accommodate growing foot traffic
throughout the core area. Bruce Avenue connects to the back side of Tumalo Community School at 4th Street
and would provide an additional connection to the planned 4' Street underpass. Bruce Avenue is also a
viable candidate for a CET stop in Tumalo, as described in the Transit section.
4th Street to Htness Tsai,
A connection between the planned US 20/4t" Street underpass and the Fit Trail Park on the west side of the
school is a feasible addition to the active transportation network in Tumalo (Figure 4). The connection would
require paving approximately 200 feet of a dirt path that already connects the Fit Trail Park to 4' Street, which
is a welcomed connection for residents that frequent the Fit Trail.
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Figure 4: Fit Trail Park connection to planned 4th Street underpass
harton AvefU
Based on input from public events and the online StoryMap, Wharton Avenue is identified as a roadway in
need of sidewalks to accommodate future development in Tumalo. Wharton Avenue is a north -south roadway
that parallels Cook Avenue to the east. Today, Wharton Avenue is primarily residential. However, Heritage
Brand is constructing a 10,000-square-foot facility on the corner of 7th Street and Wharton Avenue that could
bring more foot traffic to Wharton Avenue. Additionally, a river access point is located on Wharton Avenue
where it transitions to 4th Street. Like Bruce Avenue, Wharton Avenue will likely see additional development as
properties on the west side are zoned commercial and an increased need for pedestrian infrastructure as
Tumalo's main business area continues to grow and expand past Cook Avenue.
Turnab kiVe
king Loop
There is support from local residents for a formalized 1-2 mile walking loop through Tumalo that would
promote physical fitness for residents of all ages. With the construction of the planned 4th Street underpass
and US20/Cook roundabout, there are opportunities to incorporate the new infrastructure into a walking loop
identified by wayfinding signage. The walking loops would be established using existing infrastructure in
addition to new infrastructure that will be developed with the 4th Street Underpass and US20/ Cook Avenue
roundabout. Residents also identified the frequent use of makeshift dirt trails to access Tumalo State Park at
the southern end of the Tumalo unincorporated community boundary. Based on discussions within the
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Advisory Committee, some suggested walking loop routes are identified in Figure 5. Ultimately, any
formalized walking route loops will be decided by the community.
U 0.1 0.2 Kies
Walking Loop Wayfinding
4th Street Un lerpass
•••••••v Cookdve Segment
Fit Tratl Cornnecion
�---�� Tumalo State Park: Connection
Figure 5: Walking loop routes
T 73.i0 to T.umakState Park.Trad
A formalized trail connection to Tumalo State Park from the Tumalo core area has been a recurring topic of
discussion in the community over the past two decades. A few years ago, the County received a grant from
the state to further explore the possible connection. However, the idea was shut down by the State Historic
Preservation Office (SHPO) due to the presence of artifacts. The forthcoming update to the Tumalo
Community Plan has revived discussions about the potential trail connection. The proposed trail connection
would likely utilize existing makeshift trails along Riverview Avenue in southwest Tumalo that connect to
State Park via an undercrossing at US20. Based on input through several public outreach events, support for
the proposed trail is divided amongst community members. Those against the proposed trail expressed
concerns about a trailhead located in the residential area along Riverview Avenue. Trails that pass through
County -administered land or private property in unincorporated areas must go through County land use
review and approval processes. Trails that pass through Tumalo State Park will need to be approved by
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Oregon State Parks. Trails that pass through or along ODOT rights -of -way will need to be approved by the
ODOT.
Based on the recommendation of the Advisory Committee, a Tumalo to Tumalo State Park Trail connection is
included in this Final Concept Plan. However, due to the mixed support from the community, future planning
efforts including additional community engagement would be necessary prior to identifying a final alignment
and initiating local, state, or federal approvals.
Pedestrian Connectivity Recommendations
The Safety and Speed Improvements concept is comprised of the following recommendations shown in
Figure 6:
• Sidewalk on both sides of Bruce Avenue. For project prioritization purposes, sidewalk should be
prioritized on the east side if funds are limited.
• Walkway/ multi -use path on west side of Wharton Avenue.
• Continuation of pedestrian facilities north of 4th Street to 2nd Street on both sides (to tie into selected
improvement at Cline Falls Hwy/ Tumalo Road).
• Wayfinding for a walking loop in Tumalo.
• Consider opportunities to develop a trail from Tumalo to Tumalo State Park (though much of the trail
would be outside of the Tumalo unincorporated community boundaries)
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Sidewalk on Bruce
Avenue
Sidewalk on Wharton
Avenue
U 0.1 0.2 Miles
Continuation of
sidewalk on Cook
Avenue from 4th
Street to 2r`cl Street
Connection to
Tumalo State Park
Initial Concept Plan
---- Sidewalk
• — •— Trail
Deschutes County TSP Proposed
Figure 6. Pedestrian Connectivity Concepts
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TRANSIT
CET has identified a stop in Tumalo as a new addition to Route 29 as part of the 2040 Master Plan. At the
public event, several residents expressed concerns about locating a stop near the school. With those concerns
in mind, the following locations are under initial consideration. Ultimately, the location will be decided by CET.
The CET vehicle for this new connection in Tumalo would be a Ford Transit van, which has a maximum
capacity of 8 people. Additionally, the CET stop must be ADA accessible and connect to a sidewalk network.
Bruce Avenue t
p
The east side of Bruce Avenue between 7th Street and the Tumalo Community Church has been identified as a
viable location for a CET stop due to its proximity to downtown Tumalo. This stop would be located behind
the parking lot for The Bite which is a primarily commercial area of town. A stop on Bruce Avenue would
necessitate the construction of sidewalks on the east side of the street before the development of the stop.
Country Store (5th Street) Stor
The Tumalo Country Store is identified as a potential interim location for a CET stop before pedestrian facilities
on Bruce Avenue are improved. CET has partnered with Country Stores in the past and is in favor of locating a
stop where drivers can access a restroom and food.
1 rans.t Recommend
Both the Bruce Avenue and 5th Street stops are viable options for a CET stop in Tumalo, as shown in Figure 7.
Ultimately, the location of the stop will be decided by CET.
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Figure 7_ Transit stop recommended locations
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Story Ma p Comments Summary
A summary of the StoryMap comments is shown in Table 2.
Table 2. StoryMap comments summary.
#
Comment
Likes
1
Add sidewalk to Bruce Avenue between 4th and ultimately 7th
1
2
Is it possible to improve ped facilities on the Tumalo Bridge to get across the Deschutes River? Add a ped
walkway to the outside of the existing structure on either both sides or one side?
2
3
As traffic increases on Cook, should Wharton receive more bike/ped amenities as a parallel alternate route to
Cook?
Reply: There absolutely needs to be additional alternatives to get through town. Traffic on Cook has increased
tremendously and bikes aren't safe on the road. (3 likes)
1
4
Where practical, widen shoulders on Tumalo Road between Putnam/Tumalo Road and Cline Falls Hwy/Tumalo
Road intersections
Reply: Immediately after the bridge on Tumalo road there are about 3 main neighborhoods where people use
Tumalo road to walk towards town. There isn't a great shoulder for pedestrians or bikes so the walk is pretty
dangerous. Would be great to have wider shoulders and more accessible walking conditions (i.e. flatter). (1 like)
1
5
Any safety improvements to this busy intersection would be great. RAB is the best option in my opinion.
Reply: need electronic speed control..by the time they reach this intersection they are speeding up Cline falls
road or Tumalo road, I believe this road is not designed for this much traffic...We need a bi-pass away from
downtown Tumalo
3
3
6
If Bruce Rd is to house a future transit stop, it will be critical to ensure that the stop is connected to the sidewalk
network. It may be a good idea to include sidewalk improvements to Bruce in your plan.
1
7
This stretch of Cline Falls is very close to the river and it would be good to see active measures taken to prevent
road pollution from entering the waterway. Aside from exhaust, oil, grease, and trash, tire fragments have been
shown to make their way to the water in high concentrations.
Ideally the road could be moved away from the river.
Reply: The noise pollution on this road as people speed up the hill is also out of control. Would be ideal to have
stronger speed enforcement around this corner. It's also very dangerous for the wildlife crossing here - which
happens very often - because people are just flooring it as soon as they get out of town.
2
2
8
The speed limit jumps from 25 to 40 here when heading east. Cars are approaching the bridge from the west at
40 mph. There are often pedestrians on the bridge, or on the northwest side of the river with little protection.
There is a house east of the sign that is only 30 feet from the road and on the curve. There are several other
houses that are not setback too far from the road further to the east. I think it would be good to move the
40mph speed limit further east.
2
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Reply:: 1 agree with this.
1
13
Great idea to have a bus stop in Tumalo for Route 29. Please consider a small covered and safe bus stop station
either at 4th St near the pedestrian underpass and/or at the Cline Falls/Hwy20 round about.
Reply: The risks associated with homeless people getting access to our town far outweigh the benefits for the
couple of people in Tumalo who would make use of public transport. It is essential that the consultant run a cost
versus benefit analysis on any such investments.
1
1
14
Large commercial building (Heritage Brand) is nearing completion on corner of 7th and Wharton. It appears
there will be several driveway entries for this business. As a result, traffic will increase on 7th Street, on Wharton
Ave., and on Cook Avenue. Please consider sidewalk needs on 7th and on Wharton.
1
15
I see only one proposed pedestrian path (providing sidewalks) that will cross Cook Ave. And that is the one
marked at 8th Street. 8th Street is only a few car lengths off of Hwy. 20; and with the Hwy 20 round -about, I
question crossing safety. Especially for children who walk or ride bikes to school. Cook Ave. (at any intersection)
can be difficult to cross for pedestrians and bikers.
1
17
Please complete continuous sidewalk son Cook Ave. from Tumalo Road to the OB Riley Rd/HWY 20 round about.
0
18
Please add bike lanes to Tumalo Road between Cline Falls and the community boundary.
0
19
Public trail access along the Deschutes, connecting to the street ends (Pine, Fir, etc.) would enhance the rural
village feel of Tumalo. Please add trail access to the west side of the river within the community boundary.
0
21
County nor consultant seem to understand that most of the 'bicycling' actually consists of amateur cyclists using
the farm roads outside of Tumalo unincorporated. It's not people on eBikes getting their lunch at a food cart.
The real issue to he arirlresseri is rrrPvist r,nrP hPhA,PPn rvrlict and farm Po' iipment (In nip! mark
0
22
Highly congested with parked vehicles from river rafters. Congestion causes blind spots (ie: difficult crossing
and pull-out) for vehicles, bicycles, and cars.
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Open House .gents Summary
The Tumalo Community Plan (TCP) Active Transportation Update virtual open house was open from October
5-24, 2022. Visitors were introduced to the three leading topics included in the draft concept, including (1)
Safety and Speed Improvements; (2) Pedestrian Connectivity; and (3) Transit in Tumalo. The open house
received 23 total comments shown in Table 3.
Table 3. Virtual Open House Comments
No.
Response
Comments
1
I don't like this
A roundabout at tumalo road is not needed, a 3 way stop would be more than
adequate, and utilize the tax payers money much better. A raised intersection
isn't necessary either the stop at tumalo road would take care of this as well. Your
roundabout plan would cause all traffic to go through the front lawn of two
homes, are they ok with this? Pretty sure no one asked them.
2
I like this
I would like to see the speed limit reduced to 25 MPH for the first 2 tenths of a
mile past the river while heading east on Tumalo road. There is housing density
and activity for almost a quarter of a mile there. It would be even better if there
was some law enforcement to support the speed limit already in place. Currently
40 MPH
3
I don't like this
I dont agree that a roundabout is the best solution for the TumaloRd/Cline Falls
intersection. Most roundbouts in Bend are already obsolete by the time they are
built and put into use. Also, they are expensive and will encroach on residential
properties. A roundabout should be a LAST resort -- after all other means of
controlling traffic there have been exhausted. How about a 3 way stop, or traffic
light? Other options deserve to be explored!
4
I like this
I live off Swalley so having a roundabout at Tumalo and Cline falls Highway would
be a great benefit as cars come fast from both directions and the back-up wait is
getting worse.
With all the bicyclists would be nice to have shoulders on Swalley as well.
Slowing cars down on Cook through downtown with better crosswalks is an
excellent idea.
With Knife River and other similar rock companies in area the amount of rocks
thrown from these trucks onto many of the roads in Tumalo is unbelievable. The
new roundabouts are only going to make this worse. As a daily on -road
motorcyclist I have almost gone down three times from hitting a patch of lose
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gravel. Please do something about better street cleaning and start charging these
companies a surcharge for this or have them coverer their loads. My calls about
this issue fall on deaf ears.
5
I like this
I like the idea of the raised intersection; the ones I've encountered seem
effective, and it's a minimal modification.
I'm skeptical of an enhanced entry - I feel like that's been tried with the granite
Tumalo sign at the Cook/Tumalo Ave. intersection, and at least 2 people have run
right into it! I'd rather not see a grand entry like the Prineville or Redmond
examples - that seems too grand for Tumalo. There are so many changes coming
- it'd be nice to retain Tumalo's humble character.
I used to be an avid cyclist in Portland, and to this day I'd feel more comfortable
riding in traffic there than I do on the scenic bikeway in Tumalo. Traffic simply
moves too fast all along Cline Falls Hwy, much further than a wide shoulder is
proposed. I don't think the shoulder will do anything to slow speeds or cure the
aggressive drivers who seem to not want to share the road. Having a few extra
feet of space would not make me feel any safer, or markedly change my
reluctance to ride. I live on the bikeway and find this really unfortunate.
6
-
I have lived in Tumalo on 7th Street for 36 years. Mule deer have migrated
through the proposed new roundabout area
forever. I think a couple deer crossing signs are needed in this area if no signs are
in the area yet when the new roundabout goes in this December.
Regards, Jim Mooers
[Submitted via email — not part of open house comments]
Pedestrian Connectivity Concept Map
6
I like this
It's ok, I didn't gather really one way or another from the residents I spoke with
on this. It was mixed comments.
7
I don't like this
I agree sidewalks need to be improved in town.
But the trail connection to the State park is asinine! Have you considered the
effects of this "walkway" to the residents on 4th street and the school? including:
light pollution, invitation to homeless to sleep in the tunnel, and a general
increase in foot traffic in front of all those folk's homes and the school? Seems
like the trail could be moved close to the river -- Adjacent to the Antique store
just South of Cook Ave.
8
I like this
Isn't there a pedestrian path planed for under hwy 20? If not, that was an
excellent idea.
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I don't like this
I oppose the pedestrian trail running the length of Riverview Avenue -- which in
the map is the north -south (vertical) dotted line between Fir and Birch Lanes.
Riverview Avenue is a private, unimproved road that homeowners and nearby
property owners already have to deal with wear -and -tear issues such as dust and
pothole problems. Again, Riverview is NOT a public road -- how can a trail be
established on private property?
10
I like this
Support this!
11
-
Regarding a trail connection to Tumalo State Park, several years ago a similar plan
was overwhelmingly rejected by the neighborhoods on streets connected to
Riverview Drive. That plan included a trailhead West of the river and north of the
Hwy 20 bridge. I personally canvassed the neighborhood collecting signatures
against. These were provided to Anthony Raguine and, consequently, the plan
was abandoned. Re -writing the trail connection effort will still bring folks driving
to the pathway and parking in our neighborhood. Be SURE to include road
improvements, parking, security and sanitary considerations with any trail
connection thoughts, and then still plan for an overwhelming push -back from the
neighborhood.
12
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The trail connection should be a real trail. Not too sure about the sidewalk on
Wharton Avenue At least enough room to walk on.
Another issue I have that I want this to get to the right people Tumalo is a
small community and we need to route all the very large trucks..(.Iike knife river
trucks) bypass this town. They all need to be on the big hwys not driving down
our small town pass small houses.
I come from the Portland area and I have not seen anything like it Thx Larry
13
I like this
Connectivity to Tumalo State Park will be nice.
14
I like this
Looks great. Downtown Tumalo needs a park as this community is underserved
for parks in Bend. Having these pedestrian trails connect to a park in downtown
would be ideal.
15
I like this
I am all for accessibility and sidewalks. 1 would love to see sidewalks continued up
Cline Falls so that folks who live less than a mile from Tumalo didn't have to drive
to the Bite!
I am concerned that a walkway on Wharton, past a popular river access point at
4th and Wharton, and then again by the Hwy 20 bridge might bring undesireable
impacts on the riverbank and the river itself. The informal parking area at Cook
Ave. and Tumalo Ave. is overused, dangerous for drivers and pedestrians, and is a
disaster for the riverbank and the riparian area alongside. Is there any work being
done to mitigate the impacts of creating access to a part of the river that will see
an increase of traffic?
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I would also love to be able to walk to Tumalo State Park from its namesake town,
but my above concerns apply here, as well.
Transit Concept
16
I don't like this
From the people who I have talked to about this, only 3 out of 79 thought this
was a good idea. That is only 3.7%. This shows me that a transit stop is not
necessary for Tumalo. This would cause a much larger carbon footprint than we
currently have.
17
I don't like this
I STRONGLY oppose a transit stop in Tumalo. And I am not sure why Tumalo
would need one -- it is not really a "destination" for shopping or services. You are
inviting trouble into this tiny rural hamlet. Mass transit will bring homeless, drugs,
and crime.
My experiences in Bend with Hawthorne station have been horrific! I was
assaulted by a homeless man while walking my young children to Juniper, and
refuse to shop in that area due to it being unsafe, presence of drug paraphernalia,
theft, violence, and loitering of unsavory characters.
This is NOT wanted or needed in Tumalo!
18
I don't like this
I don't see the need for this.
19
I like this
I think it's important to have transit in Tumalo, either location seems fine --
Country Store and gas station is currently super congested as it is, so maybe
Bruce?
20
I don't like this
No transit bus stops in Tumalo. I do not believe these are necessary and will only
invite homeless people to Tumalo.
21
I like this
Either location. Needs to include parking.
22
I like this
I'm happy to have transit at all! Seems like the Bruce Ave. option might be better
in terms of not disrupting the flow of traffic within Tumalo - there's less traffic on
Bruce Ave, while the 5th St/Cook Ave intersection sees quite a bit of turning
traffic, both for the gas station and due to 5th ave being the safer street from
which to make a left turn onto Hwy 20. I know the left turn issue will be resolved
by a roundabout, but it seems like the gas station traffic might be snarled by
having a close bus stop.
23
I don't like this
Tumalo doesn't really have a draw for Transit. Those that live here have cars to go
to town for groceries and socialization. A bus transit stop would bring transient
persons into town. We are so small we don't have the infrastructure to care for
those individuals. We also don't need transients hanging around town with our
children at the school so close. Nor do we need to foster any ideas of a houseless
camp in Tumalo on any private or public land.
'IP ive a sportatate/ SC
Tra t each A , ion
MEMORANDUM
Date: Tuesday, January 31, 2023
To: Peter Russell, Nicole Mardell, and Tarik Rawlins, Deschutes County
Devin Hearing, ODOT
From: Karen Swirsky and Katie Popp, Kittelson and Associates, Inc.
Brandon Crawford and Matt Hastie, MIG I APG
Subject: TCP Active Transportation Update and SCVAP Trails Expansion Outreach - Implementation
Measures (Deschutes County Code)
INTRODUCTION
This memo provides proposed amendments to the Deschutes County Code (DCC) to support implementation
of the Tumalo Community Plan (TCP) Active Transportation Update and the Sisters Country Vision Action Plan
(SCVAP) Trails Expansion project.
The proposed amendments are a result of a thorough review of Oregon county and state codes, design
standards, and active transportation guidance that aligns with the context of Tumalo and Sisters Country. The
reviewed documents include:
• Oregon Bicycle and Pedestrian Design Guide (2011)
• AASHTO Guide for Development of Bicycle Facilities, 4t" Edition (2012)
• Hood River County Bicycle Plan (2010)
• Clackamas County Active Transportation Plan (2015)
• Lane County Bicycle Master Plan (2022)
• Washington County Road Design and Construction Standards (2011)
• Washington County Bicycle Facility Design Toolkit (2012)
Proposed Amendments to -he Deschutes County Code (DCC)
The County may consider amendments to the Minimum Road Design Standards (DCC 17.48 Table A) and the
Minimum Bikeway Design Standards (DCC 17.48 Table) to support implementation of the TCP Active
Transportation Update and Sisters Country Vision Action Plan (SCVAP) Trails Expansion project. The proposed
amendments as a result of the outcomes of both projects are discussed in this section.
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Tumalo Community Plan (TCP) Active Transportation Update
The proposed amendments associated with the outcomes of the TCP Active Transportation Update support
the ongoing effort to develop a safe, livable, and connected active transportation network in the growing
Tumalo unincorporated community. Based on outcomes from the project and a review of state and county
design guidance, amendments to both Table A (Minimum Road Design Standards) and Table B (Minimum
Bikeway Design Standards) are proposed. Proposed deletions are shown in strikeout and additions are shown
in underline.
Proposed amendments for the Tumalo section of DCC 17.48 Table A:
1. Update the Tumalo Incorporated Community section of DCC 17.48 Table A to include guidance
specific to arterials. Based on the Deschutes County "Roads Under Deschutes County Jurisdiction"
document updated in September 2022, both Cook Avenue from Cline Falls Highway to US20 and Cline
Falls Highway from the northern Tumalo — UGB boundary to Tumalo Road are designated urban
arterials.
2. Update the minimum paved with of Path/ Trail to 10 feet for paved paths. Add language that defines
the minimum separation from roadways for both trails and paths as 2 feet. Remove language about an
8' minimum paved path from footnote (23), shown with the strikeout text below.
a. (23) The minimum width is 8 ft. However, 8 ft. wide multiuse paths are not recommended in
most situations because they may become over crowded. They should only be constructed as
and vertical alignment to assure good sight distances. 10 ft is the standard width for a two-
way multi -lisp path but they should be 12 ft wide in areas with high mixed -use. Optimum use
should be based on the relative use by cyclists and pedestrians. High use by skaters may also
require greater width.
The proposed DCC 17.48 Table B (Minimum Bikeway Standards) amendments support the implementation of
both the TCP Active Transportation Plan Update and the SCVAP Trails Expansion Outreach project and are
shown in 17.48 Table (after the "SCVAP Trails Expansion Outreach" section).
SCVAP Trails Expansion Outreach
The County should consider updates to the County Bikeway Design Standards (DCC 17.48 Table B Minimum
Bikeway Design Standards) to support implementation of proposed trails in Sisters Country and the rest of the
County. Given the relatively large portion of Forest Service land in the region, the County should consider
adopting trail/bikeway design standards and guidelines that are consistent with US Forest Service Standard
Trail Plans and Specifications to help ensure consistent trail designs and dimensions.'
18.48.140 Bikeways
E. Mountain Bike Trails.
1. Mountain bike (dirt or other unpaved surface) trails may be used as recreational or interim
transportation facilities.
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2. Trails used for transportation shall have a two -foot minimum tread width and a six-foot minimum
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MEMORANDUM
Date: Tuesday, January 31, 2023
To: Peter Russell, Nicole Mardell, and Tarik Rawlins, Deschutes County
Devin Hearing, ODOT
From: Karen Swirsky and Katie Popp, Kittelson and Associates
Brandon Crawford and Matt Hastie, MIG j APG
Subject: TCP Active Transportation Update and SCVAP Trails Expansion Outreach - Implementation
Measures (Deschutes County TSP)
INTRODUCTION
This memo provides recommendations for implementing the Sisters Country Vision Action Plan (SCVAP) Trails
Expansion Concept Plan and the Tumalo Community Plan (TCP) Active Transportation Final Concept into the
Deschutes County Transportation Systems Plan (TSP). The County is currently updating its TSP, and updated
goals, policies, and projects should consider the proposed trails and recommendations from both the SCVAP
and TCP Active Transportation Concept Plans.
TSP COORDINATION
SCVAP
Expanskm Outreach
In early 2022, Deschutes County received a Transportation and Growth Management Grant to implement
Action 4.1 of the Sisters Country Vision Action Plan'. The strategy reads:
Livable Sisters Strategy 4 Action 4.1 (Trails Expansion Outreach)
"Conduct community outreach to gain input for trail connections between Sisters and Sisters Country."
Community engagement and outreach was conducted via an online open house and survey that was
designed to gather input on Sisters Country trail needs and to solicit feedback on conceptually proposed
' Sisters Country Vision Action Plan: https://www.ci.sisters.or.usjsites/default/files/fileattachments/community development/image/12721/scv-final-
aetion-plan-updated june 20.119,pdf
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trails. The open house and survey collected 83 comments. A stakeholder advisory committee2 was also formed
to help inform and guide trail proposal recommendations over 3 meetings. Stakeholder advisory committee
and community involvement helped inform the Sisters Country Trails Expansion Concept Plan.
TSP Adoption Recommendations
Proposed trails will be identified in the TSP in the form of a Sisters subarea trails map showing potential
alignments (Figure 13).
In addition to the proposed trails, the County may consider adopting policies based on the outcomes of this
project. This could be done by incorporating those findings directly into a section of the TSP devoted to this
topic or the Concept Plan could be cited in the TSP as a supporting document and potentially included as an
appendix or exhibit to the TSP. Specific policy recommendations for incorporation in the TSP include the
following:
• Consider input from regional non -motorized trails advocacy organizations, such as the STA, COTA, and
OET regarding new trails, trail connections, and trail improvements.
• Provide trails that are safe and accessible for bicyclists, pedestrians, and equestrian users.
• Support trail connections to the County's regional services and amenities.
• Support a trail system that includes trails that are accessible to all users and abilities.
• Coordinate with neighboring counties and other jurisdictions on inter -county or inter -jurisdictional
trails.
"The advisory committee included representatives from the following entities: BOCC, US Forest Services, City of Sisters, ODOT, Deschutes County, BPAC,
Equestrian Board, Sisters Trails Alliance, COTA, and Sisters District, among other community representatives.
Note this map is only for reference. The adopted regional trails rnap for the TSP will be in a different format.
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Tumala Community
(TCP) Active 'Transportation 1 plots
Over the past decade, the Tumalo unincorporated community has seen significant growth in its core area,
including several new businesses, restaurants, and other amenities. As a result of this growth, Deschutes
County is currently going through the process of updating the 2010-2030 Tumalo Community Plan (TCP) to
2020-20404. The County received a Transportation Grant Management (TGM) from the State, of which a
portion is dedicated to updating the active transportation element (bike/ped/transit) of the Tumalo
Community Plan.
Two public engagement opportunities and discussions with the TCP Active Transportation Advisory
committee informed the Final Concept Plan, which established recommendations for sidewalk, trail, traffic
calming, and bicycle improvements in Tumalo. The Final Concept Plan will be identified in the TSP in the form
of a Tumalo area map showing proposed improvements to active transportation facilities in Tumalo, shown in
Figure 25.
TSP Adoption Recommendations
The project team does not recommend any additional recommendations beyond Figure 2 to incorporate into
the TSP as a result of this project.
A Tumalo Community Plan (TCP) update website: https://www.deschutes.org/cd/page/tumalo-community-plan-update
Note this map is only for reference. The adopted regional trails map for the ISP will be in a different format.
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Figure 2: TCP Active Transporation Update Final Concept
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Project Overview
The Tumalo Community Plan (TCP) Active
Transportation Update project focuses on planning
efforts for the Active Transportation component of the
2040 Tumalo Community Plan (TCP). Over the past
two decades, there have been significant changes in
and around Tumalo that have galvanized the
transition of the Tumalo core into an active
community center. These changes have warranted an
update to the Active Transportation element of the
Tumalo Community Plan (TCP) to support the growth
of a vibrant, livable community with increased
transportation choices, including to bicycling, walking,
and transit.
Analysis
• Review state, regional, and
local plans regarding active
transportation (bicycle,
pedestrian, and transit) for
relevant goals, policies, and
objectives.
• Identify context sensitive
projects related to Safety and
Speed Improvements,
Pedestrian Connectivity, and
Transit to address existing
gaps and deficiencies in the
active transportation network
in Tumalo.
Key Elements
• Active community
engagement (virtual and in -
person)
• Improve safety, access, and
mobility for people walking,
and biking in Tumalo.
• Identify a preferred
intersection improvement for
the Cline Falls Highway and
Tumalo Road intersection.
• Identify a preferred transit
stop location if a transit stop
is added to a Cascade East
Transit (CET) route.
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March 2023
15 people attended the Tumalo Active Transportation
Walking Tour held on June 8th, 2022, to identify needs and
deficiencies in the active transportation network in Tumalo.
Outreach and Public Involvement
Public involvement and outreach for the TCP Active
Transportation Update project included the following:
1. Tumalo Active Transportation Walking Tour (Wednesday,
June 8th, 2022)
2. Interactive Virtual StoryMap (June 8th — July 13th, 2022)
3. Virtual open house (October 5th- 24th, 2022)
The Tumalo Community Plan Open House, walking tour, and
interactive StoryMap supported the development of the Initial
Concept Plan. The Initial Concept Plan was then presented in
the virtual open house, which gave the public the opportunity
to comment on the initial plan and provide any additional
feedback to be included in the development of the Final
Concept Plan.
In addition to the three public events that were specifically
created to receive public input on the Tumalo Active
Transportation Plan update, Deschutes County held an Open
House for the entire Tumalo Community Plan Update on
Wednesday, May 11th, 2022. The Open House included a table
introducing the Active Transportation plan update.
The TCP Active Transportation Advisory Committee also met
four times throughout the project. The Committee consisted of
community, regional, and State agencies with local and
technical expertise related to active transportation in Tumalo.
Some of the interests represented included school districts, local
businesses, bicycle and pedestrian advocates, and County and
State agencies. Committee members were responsible for
reviewing and providing input on various elements of the
project.
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For more information, please contact: Devin Hearing Planner 3, ODOT Region 4
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Transportation Update
Project Information Sheet
Project Overview
The Tumalo Community Plan (TCP) Active
Transportation Update project focuses on planning
efforts for the Active Transportation component of the
2040 Tumalo Community Plan (TCP). Over the past
two decades, there have been significant changes in
and around Tumalo that have contributed to the
transition of the Tumalo core into an active
community center. These changes have warranted an
update to the Active Transportation element of the
Tumalo Community Plan (TCP) to support the growth
of a vibrant, livable community with increased active
transportation choices including bicycling, walking,
and transit.
Project Outcomes
• Reviewed state, regional, and
local plans regarding active
transportation (bicycle,
pedestrian, and transit) for
relevant goals, policies, and
objectives.
• Provided multiple
opportunities for public
engagement and involvement,
including virtual and in -person
engagement opportunities.
• Developed a Final Concept
Plan that identifies context
sensitive projects related to
Safety and Speed
Improvements, Pedestrian
Connectivity, and Transit to
address existing gaps and
deficiencies in the active
transportation network in
Tumalo.
• Provided materials and
exhibits for amendments to
the Tumalo Community Plan
(TCP) and County
Transportation System Plan
(TSP) to implement the
suggested recommendations
for active transportation.
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March 2023
Looking at east sidewalks on 4th Street east of the
downtown core.
Outreach and Public Involvement
Public involvement and outreach for the TCP Active
Transportation Update project included the following:
1. Tumalo Active Transportation Walking Tour (Wednesday,
June 8th, 2022)
2. Interactive Virtual StoryMap (June 8th — July 13th, 2022)
3. Virtual open house (October 5th- 24th, 2022)
In addition to the three public events that were specifically
created to receive public input on the Tumalo Active
Transportation Plan update, Deschutes County held an Open
House for the entire Tumalo Community Plan Update on
Wednesday, May 11th, 2022. The Open House included a table
introducing the Active Transportation plan update.
The TCP Active Transportation Advisory Committee also met
four times throughout the project. The Committee consisted of
community, regional, and State agencies with local and
technical expertise related to active transportation in Tumalo.
The interests represented included residents, school districts,
local businesses, bicycle and pedestrian advocates, and County
and State agencies. Committee members were responsible for
reviewing and providing input on various elements of the
project.
What's Next?
The County will consider adopting the revised Active
Transportation Elements map as part of the County
Transportation Plan Update, with adoption expected the spring
of 2023.
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Website: www.projectcomment.com/tcpactivetransportationupdate
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ASSOCIATION OF OREGON
COMMUNITY MENTAL
HEALTH PROGRAMS
Multnomah
County
Resources Needed for Successful Community Restoration
All individuals who have been accused of a crime, but who are not well enough to aid and assist in their own
defense, deserve access to the full range of restoration services in their local community. Statewide,
Community Mental Health Programs (CMHPs) provide essential behavioral health services on behalf of the
State of Oregon, including community restoration. These are services that are required by law to be provided
to individuals who have been found to be unable to "aid and assist" in their own defense due to mental illness
or a substance use disorder. These include things like: care coordination, housing if available, legal skills
training, monitoring and direct client assistance. Many of these services are not reimbursable by Medicaid and
must be covered by general funds.
CMHPs currently receive $22M biennially from the state to provide these required services. Unfortunately, due
to increasing caseloads, this funding does not meet the need. An additional $7.5M/year is needed to cover
the gap between the state's current investment and the cost of providing services to all individuals in
need of community restoration statewide.
Federal Rulings, Soaring Caseloads
Historically, individuals were sent exclusively to the Oregon State Hospital for restoration services, removing
them from their communities and requiring them to live in an institutional setting. Due to the expense of this
often unnecessary hospital level of care, the state developed a pathway for individuals to receive restoration
services in their local communities, provided by CMHPs since 2019.
In the last year, caseloads have skyrocketed in large part due to a federal court order (from Judge Michael
Mosman) that limits the amount of time people can stay at OSH according to their criminal charge and an
increase in the number of people entering the Justice system. When individuals reach the Mosman time limit or
do not meet the criteria for hospital level of care, they are released from the hospital and sent back to their
local community. The majority of these individuals are still in need of services and the responsibility to provide
those services then shifts from the state to CMHPs. This change in policy has caused community restoration
caseloads to double and even triple in some communities while funding has remained stagnant. It is critical to
the wellbeing of these individuals and our communities that CMHPs are adequately resourced to
provide these services.
Needed Support in a Critical Moment
In 2024, Community Mental Health Programs, local government, advocates, and partners in the criminal justice
system are asking the legislature to prioritize support for community restoration at a critical moment for our
behavioral health and public safety systems.
Please allocate an additional $7.5M annually to Community Mental Health Programs to provide
statutorily required community restoration services to individuals in need.
Contact: Laura Curtis laur,_wpublicaffairs.com 1541-280-9984
December 4, 2023
Rick Russell
Mountainview Fellowship Church
1475 SW 35th Street
Redmond, OR 97756
Dear Mr. Russell,
The purpose of this letter is to confirm Deschutes County's support for Mountain View
Community Development and its effort to establish an affordable RV park and housing
village in Redmond, Oregon. The County recognizes that homelessness is a growing crisis
affecting individuals and families throughout Central Oregon, and therefore has continued to
invest resources to expand existing services, shelter space, and housing opportunities, and to
bring new and innovative solutions to the region.
Deschutes County is proud to be a partner in the work being done in the Redmond area
through strong partnerships with outstanding community service providers, the City of
Redmond, and the greater community. We recognize the outreach to unhoused individuals
anrd families anrd the recant successes in ',ringing new shelter nnnn rtnnities xxwithin the city
including Bethlehem Inn and, soon, Oasis Village. We also recognize the need for other
continuum options including the RV park and housing village that will provide unhoused
individuals and families a place to park in sanctioned locations while having access to
restroom facilities and potable water. The County is happy to know this option builds upon
the Safe Parking program already operating in Redmond.
In addition to providing County -owned land for the site, we also designated $200,000 of
American Rescue Plan Act funds in support of the RV park and housing village.
We look forward to hearing program updates and learning about the successes in helping
individuals and families through this essential outreach.
Sincerely,
The Deschutes County Board of County Commissioners
Anthony DeBone
Chair
Patti Adair
Vice Chair
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Phil Chang
Commissioner
1300 NW Wall Street, Bend, Oregon 97703 P.O. Box 6005, Bend, OR 97708-6005
tr.541) 388-6572 c@oard@deschutes.org !4R ww.deschutes.org/bcc
Brenda Fritsvold
From: Erik Kropp
Sent: Monday, December 4, 2023 12:53 PM
To: Kristie Bollinger; Rick Russell
Cc: Brenda Fritsvold; Nick Lelack
Subject: FW: Mountain View Comm Devel, request for letter of support
Attachments: Mountainview Fellowship Church Letter.pdf
Kristie and Rick —
I'll bring it to the Board today under "other items." If they support it, I'll ask them if they can approve it with electronic
signatures due to the tight deadline. I didn't see an updated letter with markups, I only received the attached original
letter.
Please send me a copy of the marked -up letter.
Thanks
Erik
From: Kristie Bollinger <Kristie.Bollinger@deschutes.org>
Sent: Monday, December 4, 2023 12:30 PM
To: Nick Lelack <Nick.Lelack@deschutes.org>; Erik Kropp <Erik.Kropp@deschutes.org>
Cc: Rick Russell (rick@mvfredmond.org) <rick@mvfredmond.org>
Subject: Fwd: Mountain View Comm Devel, request for letter of support
Nick and Erik,
Roughly last year, the commissioners supported providing Mountain View Community Development a letter of support
around the Redmond Safe Parking program; see attached.
Rick Russell (cc:'d) is requesting a similar letter specific to the RV park in East Redmond and he's provided some markups
to the original (safe parking) letter; see attached in red.
Would it be possible to check with the commissioners at today's Board meeting to see if they'll support a letter of
support for the RV park?
Rick is applying for some grand funds and would need the letter today by 5:00. In the interest of time, perhaps the Board
would support one of you signing the letter.
Please let us know your thoughts.
Thank you,
Kristie
From: Rick Russell <rick@mvfredmond.org>
Sent: Monday, December 4, 2023 12:15:25 PM
To: Kristie Bollinger <Kristie.Bollinger@deschutes.org>
Subject: Letter Edits
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[EXTERNAL EMAIL]
Kristie,
Here are some recommended updates to the original letter (attached):
Rick Russell
Mountainview Fellowship Church 1475 SW 35th Street
Redmond, OR 97756 Dear Mr. Russell,
The purpose of this letter is to confirm in writing, Deschutes County's support of the -Safe Parkin -program for Mountain View Community
Development and their effort to bring an affordable RV park and housing village to Redmond. The County recognizes that homelessness is a
growing crisis affecting individuals and families throughout Central Oregon, and therefore has continued to invest resources to expand existing
services, shelter space, and housing opportunities, and to bring new and innovative solutions to the region.
Deschutes County is proud to be a partner in the work being done in the Redmond area
through strong partnerships with outstanding community service providers, the City of Redmond and the greater community. We recognize the
outreach to unhoused individuals and families and the recent successes in bringing new shelter opportunities within the City including
Bethlehem Inn and soon, Oasis Village. We also recognize the need for other continuum options including the Safe -Parking -program RV park
and housing village that will provide unhoused individuals and families a place to park in sanctioned locations while having access to restroom
facilities and potable water. The County is happy to know this option builds upon the Safe Parking program important program is already
underway in Redmond -and -plans are in process to add additional -Safe -Parking -locations.
The County is pleased to expand our partnership and have designated $200,000 of the American Rescue Plan Act funds towards supporting
the Safe-Parking-progra nd RV park and housing village. It is our -understanding -that the Central -Oregon -Health Council
will -match these funds dollar for dollar ccscntialiy--providing a collective $400,000--towards--the Safe -Parking -program -in Redmond.
We look forward to hearing program updates and learning about the successes in helping individuals and families through this essential
outreach.
Sincerely,
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Rick Russell
Mountainview Fellowship Church
1475 SW 35th Street
Redmond, OR 97756
Dear Mr. Russell,
July 13, 2022
The purpose of this letter is to confirm in writing, Deschutes County's support of the Safe
Parking program in Redmond. The County recognizes that homelessness is a growing crisis
affecting individuals and families throughout Central Oregon, and therefore has continued to
invest resources to expand existing services, shelter space, and housing opportunities, and to
bring new and innovative solutions to the region.
Deschutes County is proud to be a partner in the work being done in the Redmond area
through strong partnerships with outstanding community service providers, the City of
Redmond and the greater community. We recognize the outreach to unhoused individuals and
families and the recent successes in bringing new shelter opportunities within the City including
Bethlehem Inn and soon, Oasis Village. We also recognize the need for other continuum
options including the Safe Parking program that will provide unhoused individuals and families
a place to park in sanctioned locations while having access to restroom facilities and potable
water. The County is happy to know this important program is already underway in Redmond
and plans are in process to add additional Safe Parking locations.
The County is pleased to expand our partnership and have designated $200,000 of the
American Rescue Plan Act funds towards supporting the Safe Parking program in the City of
Redmond. It is our understanding that the Central Oregon Health Council will match these
funds dollar for dollar essentially providing a collective $400,000 towards the Safe Parking
program in Redmond.
We look forward to hearing program updates and learning about the successes in helping
individuals and families through this essential outreach.
Sincerely,
DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Patti Adair, Chair
Anthony DeBone, Vice -Chair Phil Chang, Commissioner
cc: Deschutes County Property Management
City of Redmond
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December 6, 2023
RE: TIFIA Loan Program Adjustment Request for Redmond Airport
Dear Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, Congressman Cliff Bentz, and Congresswoman Lori Chavez-
DeRemer,
The Redmond Municipal Airport is Central Oregon's only commercial airport. The airport has
experienced rapid growth in passengers as well as increase in routes and carriers and is currently
completing the final design of a $150 million - $200 million expansion of the airport terminal. With a
projected 1.2 million passenger flow in 2024, this expansion is essential to meeting the needs of the
region. The project is expected to break ground in 2024.
Part of the funding plan is the pursuit of a Federal Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation
Act (TIFIA) loan, which is supported by our partners at the FAA. The initial cost estimate for the
expansion was around $100 million, however, the most recent estimates now exceed $100 million,
which makes the project ineligible for the Rural Project Initiative (RPI) portion of the TIFIA program.
TIFIA has a $100 million cap for rural communities such as Redmond.
Our understanding is the $100 million cap for RPI was established in 2018. Since then, the expansion
project has seen an unprecedented increase in construction costs both regionally and nationally. Our
specific request is for the threshold to increase to $200 million. This would allow Redmond to use RPI
which allows for the ability to include public amenities such as an expanded baggage claim area and
curb -side pick-up / drop-off. These additions would also include increased ADA capabilities and energy
conservation improvements.
We urge members of Congress to re -visit the $100 million RPI cap in light of recent changes to
construction costs and/or to make an exemption for the Redmond Airport Terminal Expansion project
and other rural airports which are different in nature than traditional TIFIA funded projects (i.e. Roads
and Highways). Thank you for your consideration.
The Deschutes County Board of Commissioners
Anthony DeBone Patti Adair Phil Chang
Chair Vice Chair Commissioner
1300 NW Wall Street Bend, Oregon 97703
t.' (541) 388-6572 board@deschutes.org www.deschutes.org