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2024-136-Minutes for Meeting April 23,2024 Recorded 6/7/2024E S CO 61�� i BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 1300 NW Wall Street, Bend, Oregon (541) 388-6570 3:00 PM Recorded in Deschutes County CJ2024_-136 Steve Dennison, County Clerk Commissioners' Journal 06/07/2024 9:41:05 AM TUESDAY April 23, 2024 Sunriver Homeowners Aquatic & Recreation Association Live Streamed Video Present were Commissioners Patti Adair, Tony DeBone and Phil Chang. Also present was County Administrator Nick Lelack This meeting was audio and video recorded and can be accessed at the Deschutes County Meeting Portal webpage www.deschutes.org/meetinZS. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Adair called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. AGENDA ITEM: 1. Continued Public Hearing: Draft 2020-2040 Deschutes County Comprehensive Plan Nicole Mardell, Senior Planner, introduced the public hearing on the 2020-2040 Comprehensive Plan Update, explaining that the Plan defines the community's vision for housing, recreation, transportation, and land use, among other elements. She recounted the extensive community outreach undertaken in developing the update as well as the Planning Commission's in-depth review, which included three public hearings. Major themes of the public input received thus far include the rezoning of farmland, protection of wildlife, dark skies, private property rights and water management. BOCC MEETING APRIL 23, 2024 PAGE 1 OF 3 The Planning Commission recommended several revisions relating to: balancing regulations with incentives; exploring a new zoning category to balance high desert resources with housing; revising Policy 8.1.2 (collaboration among recreation agencies and property owners for trail projects); and deleting Policy 5.1 regarding the consideration of impacts to water quality and quantity for destination resorts and other large-scale developments. Mardell summarized comments submitted by agencies and members of the public in advance of today's hearing. The public hearing was opened at 3:15 pm. Jim Fister expressed appreciation for offering a public hearing opportunity in the south county. He supported long-term thinking when planning for the County's future, noted that La Pine is the fastest growing area, and encouraged taking advantage of the land available within the urban boundary in order to preserve the area's natural beauty. Christopher Kell said he and his wife have owned property in Deschutes County for 55 years. He urged preserving what people appreciate about the area (such as farmland and forests) and spoke against allowing more destination resorts. Andrea Palle said the housing affordability crisis in Bend has resulted in people using unbuiidable lots for habitation in RVs or unpermitted dwellings. Saying that the lack of on -site water and plumbing creates sanitation issues, she said these uses in proximity to expensive homes creates friction. She spoke to the amount of property taxes generated by this area and asked that the County enforce its Code regulations. Discussion ensued about the County's Code enforcement process. Matt Muchna, representing Envision Bend, asked if this organization's Vision Action Plan can be referenced in the Newberry Regional Partnership. He offered to assist with community outreach and engagement on this initiative as well as others. Miranda Wells advocated for acknowledgment that Three Rivers is not La Pine or Sunriver and said the Three Rivers population exceeds the population of La Pine. She asked that the South County Plan be prioritized and shared concerns about environmental issues such as water quality in the area. She further advocated for regular law enforcement patrolling in Three Rivers. Discussion ensued about the taxes paid by property owners in Three Rivers, who are also subject to paying a Special Road District tax, and how property BOCC MEETING APRIL 23, 2024 PAGE 2 OF 3 tax revenues are appropriated by the County. Additional discussion ensued regarding Safe Routes to Schools funding and how those grants are applied fo r. • Karen Ivey expressed concerns about homeless and transient persons establishing camps in wooded areas in the south county and did not want this to grow to the level of encampments experienced in the China Hat area. Claiming that laws are not being enforced, she said accepting drug use and criminal activity would put residents at risk and ruin home values. Discussion ensued about homelessness and how this can be and is addressed throughout the county. The public hearing was closed at 4:12 pm. Mardell said another public hearing will be held next week in Sisters. Chair Adair added that written comments are also being accepted. ADJOURN: Being no further items to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 4:15 pm. I C1 n%rea DATED this Cl-day of UV IVV' 2024 for the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners. A, � y t PATTI ADAIR, CHAIR ATTEST: RECORDING SECRETARY ANTHONY DEBONE, VICE CHAIR PHIL CHANG, COMMISSIONER BOCC MEETING APRIL 23, 2024 PAGE 3 OF 3 tax revenues are appropriated by the County. Additional discussion ensued regarding Safe Routes to Schools funding and how those grants are applied for. • Karen Ivey expressed concerns about homeless and transient persons establishing camps in wooded areas in the south county and did not want this to grow to the level of encampments experienced in the China Hat area. Claiming that laws are not being enforced, she said accepting drug use and criminal activity would put residents at risk and ruin home values. Discussion ensued about homelessness and how this can be and is addressed throughout the county. The public hearing was closed at 4:12 pm. Mardell said another public hearing will be held next week in Sisters. Chair Adair added that written comments are also being accepted. ADJOURN: Being no further items to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 4:15 pm. 7MT"*— nAIe DATED this U- ' day of V V [ vU"� 2024 for the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners. ATTEST: RECORDING SECRETARY PATTI ADAIR, CHAIR ANTHONY DEBONE, VICE CHAIR PHIL CHANG, COMMISSIONER BOCC MEETING APRIL 23, 2024 PAGE 3 OF 3 �v1 E S CO BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PUBLIC HEARING: 2020-2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE 3:00 PM, TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2024 Sunriver Homeowners Aquatic & Recreation Center, 57250 Overlook Road, Sunriver (541) 388-6570 1 www.deschutes.org AGENDA HEARING FORMAT: In accordance with Oregon state law, this hearing is open to the public and can be accessed and attended in person or remotely. Zoom Meeting Information: This meeting may be accessed via Zoom using a phone or computer. • To join the meeting via Zoom from a computer, use this link: http://bit.ly/3h3ogdD. • To join by phone, call 253-215-8782 and enter webinar ID # 899 4635 9970 followed by the passcode 013510. • If joining by a browser, use the raise hand icon to indicate you would like to provide public comment, if and when allowed. If using a phone, press *9 to indicate you would like to speak and *6 to unmute yourself when you are called on. • When it is your turn to provide testimony, you will be promoted from an attendee to a panelist. You may experience a brief pause as your meeting status changes. Once you have joined as a panelist, you will be able to turn on your camera, if you would like to. CALL TO ORDER AGENDA ITEM Continued Public Hearing: Draft 2020-2040 Deschutes County Comprehensive Plan (247- 23-000644-PA) ADJOURN Deschutes County encourages persons with disabilities to participate in all programs and activities. This event/location is accessible to people with disabilities. If you need accommodations to make participation possible, call (541) 388-6572 or email brenda.fritsvold@deschutes.org.