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Home My WebLink About2008-02-04 Work Session MinutesDeschutes County Board of Commissioners 1300 NW Wall St., Suite 200, Bend, OR 97701 -1960 (541) 388 -6570 - Fax (541) 385 -3202 - www.deschutes.org MINUTES OF WORK SESSION DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2008 Present were Commissioners Dennis R. Luke and Michael M Daly; Commissioner Tammy (Baney) Melton was out of the office. Also present were Dave Kanner, County Administrator; Teresa Rozic and Deborah Cook, Property and Facilities; Erik Kanner, Deputy County Administrator; Mark Pilliod and Laurie Craghead, Legal Counsel; Catherine Morrow and Peter Russell, Community Development; and media representative Hillary Borrud of The Bulletin. Chair Luke opened the meeting at 1:30 p.m. 1. Property Management Update — Planning for March 20 Land Auction. Teresa Rozic provided the details of the upcoming real property auction. The auction requires four weekly consecutive public notices; she is working with the Sheriff's Office on coordinating the event. All but three of the 18 properties are tax deed properties. The County collects a small fee for handling the process but the balance goes to the taxing districts. Eight are located in South County and have sewer available (Oregon Water Wonderland); two others are outside the TDC area and three are within the TDC area. Community Development is doing an analysis of the status of the lots, as it is not known which are buildable. Minimum bids will be set at 80% of market value. The Sheriff will close the door at 2 p.m., at which time the bids will be reviewed. All but three properties will require wildfire fuel treatment. Minutes of Administrative Work Session Monday, February 4, 2008 Page 1 of 4 Pages 2. Solid Waste Update. Timm Schimke said that the compactor inside the building is able to do such a good job that there will be considerable space saved in the landfill. Timm Schimke said that concerning the former landfill in Redmond, the contract will be amended and a Phase II environmental inspection is needed. A petition to close Negus landfill has gone to the DEQ. Mr. Schimke said that he has a draft that requires a groundwater assessment at the site. The western landfill was closed about ten years ago, and he found out that the document is not specific to one site. Commissioner Luke said that a 2 -1/2 year extension is okay, but at some point there needs to be a full bidding process again. Mr. Schimke stated that there is a short time period allowed through DEQ. He suggested caps over the pipes. There could be a variety of end uses, but no one is sure what the community wants to have. A feasibility study would take into account the proposed uses, but the economics were not examined. Park and Recreation could work up a plan; however, too many ballparks should be avoided because of potential settlement. Commissioner Luke suggested growing alfalfa, since it would have to be cut anyway. In regard to Negus, Mr. Schimke doesn't want Redmond to say it will go away, as there needs to be another site. It's best to continue at the existing site, since it is more cost effective and is operating at capacity now. A light industrial area would more than likely mean a business park, which is really not a compatible use. Probably between $2 million and $4 million will need to be spent on the site in the next few years, and he wants to avoid moving it and losing that investment. Finding another site that fits into Code requirements and zoning will be difficult, now that the DEQ permit is gone and the grandfathered use along with it. Catherine Morrow said that she spoke with staff of the City of Bend regarding the demo landfill's possible rezoning and master plan. There are various alternatives. The County could do all the work, apply to the City for adoption of the plan, and pay for the zone change. The second alternative would be for the County to do the work, collaborate with the City, and let the City take it forward and do the planning. The City may identify the land as important to meet needs, and therefore use the third alternative, with the City providing direction along with the urban growth boundary expansion, and they would handle this as part of the City's UGB expansion. Minutes of Administrative Work Session Monday, February 4, 2008 Page 2 of 4 Pages Dave Kanner noted that the DEQ says this devalues the property. The County could master plan and the DEQ would then say which protective measures should be taken. DEQ indicated that based on what they know, the property should be able to be developed with the waste in place. It is unknown whether the wood waste is valuable enough to be removed for hog fuel. Ms. Morrow stated that this project is not on the Community Development work schedule, and funding is needed to address it. Mr. Kanner said that funds from the Solid Waste Department could be used. He would like to see DEQ involved up front to help advise on potential uses. He added that some developers have already indicated that they are okay with leaving the waste in place. 3. Discussion of South Redmond Tract — Alternative E. Peter Russell said that he met with representatives of the City of Redmond, ODOT and the State Division of State Lands last week to discuss what to do with 19th Street. They are meeting again in a few days. He then referred to an oversized aerial photograph of the area and discussed the proposed layout of 19th Street. Dave Kanner said that the proposed alignment puts private property uses adjacent to the Fairgrounds, which is a problem. There needs to be a buffer around the Fairgrounds and there may be a possible future expansion of the RV park, which requires at least twenty acres. This alternative provides neither. Mr. Russell added that this proposal doesn't help with Pronghorn Resort either. Catherine Morrow said that the other entities have already been told this. Mr. Russell noted that 19th Street should go to Deschutes Market Road on the east side of the railroad. Ms. Morrow stated that the DSL says that this will be a regional industrial use that cannot be done elsewhere; Commissioner Luke noted that Juniper Ridge could provide for that use. Mr. Russell said that getting across the railroad is an issue as well. Ms. Morrow stated that it might be possible to get an urban growth boundary adjustment per amended Goal 9; this would be a land use process for both the City and County. Commissioner Luke said that the DSL needs to be a partner in the 19th Street expansion project, which will ultimately access into the north part of Juniper Ridge. Minutes of Administrative Work Session Monday, February 4, 2008 Page 3 of 4 Pages 4. Consideration of Economic Development Grant Requests. None were discussed. 5. Update of Commissioners' Meetings and Schedules. None were discussed. 6. Other Items. The Ethics Committee has suggested that if a group is advisory only and is presenting non - binding recommendations, they are not affected by the new ethics rules. The Peace Corps has asked that a proclamation be read supporting their work. It appears a letter was sent to numerous entities requesting this action. The Commissioners indicated that they are not interested, since they receive so many requests to read proclamations, and staff time and meeting time limitations need to be considered. Being no further discussion, the meeting adjourned at 4:20 p.m. DATED this 4th Day of February 2008 for the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners. ATTEST: Recording Secretary Dennis R. Luke, Chair Tammy (Baney) Melton, Vice Chair Mi ael M. Daly, Co missioner Minutes of Administrative Work Session Page 4 of 4 Pages Monday, February 4, 2008 Deschutes County Board of Commissioners 1300 NW Wall St., Suite 200, Bend, OR 97701 -1960 (541) 388 -6570 - Fax (541) 385 -3202 - www.deschutes.orp AGENDA REQUEST & STAFF REPORT For Board Business Meeting of March 17, 2008 Please see directions for completing this document on the next page. DATE: February 25, 2008 FROM: Ruth Wahl Community Development Department TITLE OF AGENDA ITEM: Thornburgh Conceptual Master Plan Remand Hearing PUBLIC HEARING ON THIS DATE? NO 388 -6555 BACKGROUND AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS: On May 10, 2006, the Deschutes County Commissioners approved the Conceptual Master Plan (CMP) for the Thornburgh Resort (File No. CU- 05 -20). The County's final approval was appealed to the Land Use Board of Appeals (LLTBA) and portions of the LUBA decision were appealed to the Oregon Court of Appeals. Ultimately, the County's decision on the CMP has been remanded back to the Board. Because the Board of County Commissioners (Board) was the final decision - making body for this decision, the remand findings are required to be made by the Board. FISCAL IMPLICATIONS: NONE RECOMMENDATION & ACTION REQUESTED: The Board weighs the arguments regarding those specific issues as outlined in the Land Use Board of Appeals and Oregon Court of Appeals remand. A final decision on the Conceptual Master Plan for the Thornburgh Resort will be made through this process. ATTENDANCE: Ruth Wahl DISTRIBUTION OF DOCUMENTS: Ruth Wahl, Community Development Department Deschutes County Board of Commissioners 1300 NW Wall St., Suite 200, Bend, OR 97701 -1960 (541) 388 -6570 - Fax (541) 385 -3202 - www.deschutes.org WORK SESSION AGENDA DESCHUTES COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 1:30 P.M., MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2008 1. Property Management Update — Planning for March 20 Land Auction — Teresa Rozic 2. Solid Waste Update — Timm Schimke 3. Discussion of South Redmond Tract — Alternative E 4. Consideration of Economic Development Grant Requests 5. Update of Commissioners' Meetings and Schedules 6. Other Items PLEASE NOTE: At any time during this meeting, an executive session could be called to address issues relating to ORS I92.660(2) (e), real property negotiations; ORS 192.660(2) (h), pending or threatened litigation; or ORS 192.660(2) (b), personnel issues Meeting dates, times and discussion items are subject to change. All meetings are conducted in the Board of Commissioners' meeting rooms al 1300 NW Wall St., Bend, unless otherwise indicated. Ifyou have questions regarding a meeting, please call 388-6572. Deschutes County tneeting locations are wheelchair accessible. Deschutes County provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. For deaf, hearing impaired or speech disabled. dial 7 -1 -1 to access the state transfer relay service for TTY. Please call (541) 388 -6571 regarding alternative formats or for further information. Solid Waste Update February 4, 2008 Agenda 1. Demolition Landfill RFP DEQ Permit 2. Recycling Education and Promotion Grant 3. Knott Landfill End Use Feasibility Study 4. Negus Transfer Station ?? iY'W_M!��crl urspeen South Redmond Tract Preliminary Subject t0 change. Concept E Possible County Exchange L_ Possible Golf Course Expansion Park SeMoe Commerdat Industrial Lae Lot Industrial Rell Transfer Facility LI Residential Highway 97 3B Altemative 19th Street Extension i -I-H -H Railroad 0 Roundabout +E 0 300 600 1,200 1,800 Z400 Feet 1 inch equals 1,200 feet Oregon StatevAde Lambert Conformal Conti NAD 1983, International Feet Produced: January 31, 2008 Contact : Dan Antonson 61S Mayet Dept, of State Lands Land Management Divbbn Asset Management Seceon h ne9nond eacrIGIMPDF/Scull1 Redmond Concept Enrxd