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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014 - 08 (Aug) Community Development UpdateCCCOMMUNITYOMMUNITYOMMUNITY DDDEVELOPMENTEVELOPMENTEVELOPMENT DDDEPARTMENTEPARTMENTEPARTMENT August 29, 2014 From the Director’s Desk: Building Safety The Building Division continues to experience a significant surge in single- family permit applications, as well as the usual assortment of accessory and specialty permits. To help manage the workload, a full-time position was granted and Rainer Doerge has been hired. Rainer has been working part time from our on-call list and has been training in plan review and field inspections. He is a licensed journeyman plumber and has been working and living in the area for several years. Welcome, Rainer! All of the Model Codes that comprise the State Building Code are being upgraded this year, which means a lot of time training and attending required Code Change classes. The typical cycle for this has been every three years, but the State is moving to a six-year Code cycle, so the Codes can be used for a more reasonable period of time. The rebuild of the highway through downtown Sisters is 98% complete and has substantially improved the appearance of the highway. A small water park with a performance stage has been built behind the Shell station, which includes a public restroom for the convenience of the hordes of tourists who love Sisters. Residential activity in Redmond is also on the rise, along with multiple small commercial projects—especially breweries and coffee houses. Some may remember Rex Turner, who has moved up the state food chain and created an opening here which has been filled by Michael LeBeau, formerly of Pocatello, Idaho. Michael takes over Rex’s former position of Regional Coordinator for the State Building Codes Agency. The position works with Building Officials throughout the area to help gain consistency in the application of the Building Code. Welcome, Michael! For current information on upcoming meetings, hearings., etc., please refer to the following links: Board of County Commissioners: www.deschutes.org, click on “Board Meetings” Planning Commission Mtgs./Hearings Officer Hearings: http://www.deschutes.org/Community-Development/Events.aspx People The greatest places we work, live, visit, and recreate are often defined by the people who make the experiences memorable and meaningful. We are experiencing mixed emotions in the Community Development Department (CDD) with significant changes in “our” people who have and will shape our organization, our community, and our lives. Today, Principal Planner Kevin Harrison retired after serving Deschutes County for nearly 25 years. We already miss his extraordinary expertise, institutional knowledge, calm demeanor in any and every situation, and so much more. Permit Technician Marti Mello has also announced she will retire at the end of September. Marti has served Deschutes County for 15 years. Her exceptional customer service skills, abilities to navigate any and all codes and permits, and truly outstanding service in our La Pine office will be a significant loss for everyone. We wish Kevin and Marti the very best! In the midst of these retirement announcements over the past month, I experienced one of my best work days ever. It was the day Senior Planner Anthony Raguine returned to CDD from the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office (DSO). I owe a huge thanks to DSO for taking good care of him for us. We are thrilled to have him back. I am also delighted to welcome Building Inspector Rainer Doerge to our team as a permanent, full-time member. Rainer has served us very well as an on-call inspector and performed superbly. It is my pleasure to also welcome new Planning Commissioner Susan Tunno (Redmond area). Commissioner Tunno joins the Commission with a background in real estate and a deep understanding of rural issues on both sides of the Cascades. She is already a true asset to Deschutes County. Her term is through June 30, 2018. Turning from our internal transitions to our customers, September 2014 will be one of the busiest months on record for CDD-related Commissions (Board and Planning Commission), Advisory Committees (Brownfields and Transferable Development Credits) and community meetings. Please be sure to read the following newsletter articles and monitor the County’s website for these meetings or give us a call – we’re happy to help and hope to see you in September. Kevin explains the Code “one last time.” Environmental Soils Oregon Septic Smart - SepticSmart Week September 22-26, 2014: The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is working with industry professionals to inform Oregonians about their septic systems - the importance of septic systems, septic system inspections, and proper septic system maintenance. Oregon SepticSmart is intended to provide Oregonians with easy access to important information about their septic systems and easy access to industry professionals that perform septic system inspections (Existing System Evaluations). It is important to know what you own, what you are buying and how to care for it. Understanding more about your septic system will protect your investment, protect community health, protect drinking water and protect the environment. Having a septic system inspection at the time of property transfer is voluntary, but it is a good idea. There are mandatory requirements when an inspection is performed. A septic system inspection must be performed by one of the following: Certified Installer, Certified Maintenance Provider, Licensed Environmental Health Specialist, Licensed Wastewater Specialist, Licensed Professional Engineer, NAWT Certified Inspector. Also, the findings from the septic system inspection must be reported on the DEQ Existing System Evaluation Report form. Use the URL below for the Oregon SepticSmart website to find more information and lists of professionals who are qualified inspectors in your area: http://www.oregon.gov/deq/WQ/Pages/onsite/ SepticSmartHome.aspx Individual septic systems can be found using Deschutes County’s DIAL system and you can contact CDD permit technicians or Environmental Soils with questions about your septic system. Contact: Todd Cleveland, Todd.Cleveland@ deschutes.org Building Official Dave Pedersen continues participating in a State- developed task force, reviewing and addressing Code requirements which are not efficient or do not fit requirements and conditions in rural Oregon. The “one size fits all” philosophy of Code administration has been shown to be limited and unreasonable in the context of remote and rural communities. Recent legislation is enabling the State Building Codes Division to reach out and, with the help and input of local Building Officials, create more efficient and cost effective rules and processes that will, among other things, help with economic development and streamline permitting processes. Off-the-shelf engineered drawings for accessory structures are among the first developments being offered. Coordinated Services & Code Enforcement La Pine Satellite Office Relocated: The La Pine satellite office has been relocated to the La Pine City Hall, effective August 19, 2014. This move will provide the opportunity for one-stop shopping for the customers located inside the city limits of La Pine, now that the City of La Pine has land use application authority. Customers will be able to apply for all necessary permits in one location! Please feel to stop by and check out our new office; hours will be on Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The La Pine City Hall address is 16345 Sixth St, La Pine and our phone number is (541) 536-5852. Code Enforcement Procedures Manual: A Board of County Commissioners hearing on the draft update of the Community Development Department Code Enforcement Policy and Procedures Manual was conducted on August 27, 2014. The oral record was closed at the end of the hearing. The written record remains open for seven days. Key longstanding policies (complaint policy, compliance policy, and penalties and fines) have been identified for review and deliberation. The proposed draft update, reflective of current practice, is available for review at www.deschutes.org/cdd. Staff contact: John Griley, John.Griley@deschutes.org Marti Mello is Retiring! Marti has announced her retirement after 15 years of service to CDD. During her tenure, Marti has worked as a Permit Technician and an Assistant Planner. She has staffed the La Pine satellite office for many years and is very well liked by the La Pine Community. Marti’s last day will be September 30. Current Planning Thornburgh Destination Resort Appeal (A-13-8): Loyal Land, LLC, filed an application asking the County to hold a hearing on the remand from LUBA on the issue of whether the conceptual master plan (CMP) for the resort has been initiated. The Hearings Officer found that the CMP had not been initiated and that the CMP is void. Loyal Land appealed that decision to the BOCC (A-14-1). The BOCC held a hearing on June 4, 2014, and rendered an oral decision by a 2-1 vote on July 7, 2014, holding that the CMP has been initiated. The BOCC issued its written decision on August 14, 2014. Staff contact: Peter Gutowsky, Peter.Gutowsky@deschutes.org. Sunriver Service District Plan Amendment and Zone Change (PA-14-1, ZC-14-1): Sunriver Service District applied for a Plan Amendment and Zone Change for a 4.28-acre portion of a larger 332-acre parcel located along the eastern boundary of the Sunriver Urban Unincorporated Community. The request included changing the plan designation and zoning of the 4.28-acre portion from Sunriver Forest District (SUF) to Sunriver Utility District (SUU), adding a Limited Use (LU) Combining Zone, and taking an exception to Goal 4, Forest Lands. A public hearing was held before the BOCC on August 13, 2014. The BOCC approved the proposal on August 27, 2014, and adopted the associated Ordinances 2014-021 and 2014-022. The ordinances will become effective in 90 days. The amendment would allow for a fire training facility for the Sunriver Fire Department. Staff contact: Cynthia Smidt, Cynthia.Smidt@ deschutes.org Sunriver Text Amendment (TA-14-5): Busch Law Firm, PLLC, for AT&T, applied to amend the Sunriver Community General District Zone (SUCG) to allow wireless telecommunication facilities as a conditional use. The BOCC will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, September 24, 2014. Staff contact: Cynthia Smidt, Cynthia.Smidt@ deschutes.org TA-14-2: Gary Knight and Alex Robertson applied for a Text Amendment to Chapter 18.32, Multiple Use Agricultural Zone (MUA-10) and Section 18.128.050 of Title 18 of the Deschutes County Code (DCC) to allow potential creation of new manufactured home parks in the MUA-10 Zone adjoining the City of Bend Urban Growth Boundary and lessen the requirements for expanding existing manufactured home parks in the same zone. The Planning Commission held a work session regarding this text amendment on June 12, 2014, and two public hearings on July 10 and August 28. The Planning Commission continued the hearing until October 9, 2014. Staff contact: Paul Blikstad, Paul.Blikstad@ deschutes.org NNP IV-NCR, LLC (“Newland”) Comprehensive Plan Amendment (PA)-13-1/Zone Change (ZC)-13-1: On April 28, the BOCC voted 2-1 to deny these applications proposing to amend the Deschutes County Comprehensive Plan designation from Agriculture to Rural Residential Exception Area, and a zone change from Exclusive Farm Use (EFU) EFU-TRB to Multiple Use Agriculture (MUA)-10 for a 171-acre parcel located near the intersection of Butler Market and Hamby roads east of Bend. A County Hearings Officer denied the applications on October 23, 2013. After conducting public hearings in February and March, the BOCC on April 28 found that the subject property constitutes agricultural land based on the criteria in Oregon Administrative Rules 660-033-0020 and directed staff to complete a written decision, subject to its review and approval. The BOCC’s written decision denying the applications was mailed out on July 11, 2014. No appeal to the Land Use Board of Appeals was submitted and the decision is now final. Staff contact: Paul Blikstad; Paul.Blikstad@deschutes.org Central Oregon Irrigation District (COID) Text Amendment (TA-13-4): COID applied to amend Title 19 of Deschutes County Code, Section 19.20.020 to add as a use permitted outright in the SR-2.5 Zone, the “operation, maintenance and piping of existing irrigation systems operated by an Irrigation District, except as provided in DCC 18.120.050.” The Deschutes County Planning Commission held three hearings on the proposed text amendment, on February 13, March 13, and March 27, 2014. Additionally, the Planning Commission conducted an onsite tour of the proposed piping area on March 27. On May 8, the Planning Commission made a recommendation for denial of the text amendment application to the BOCC. The BOCC conducted a site visit to the Pilot Butte Canal on June 30, 2014. The BOCC then held a public hearing on the proposed text amendment on July 2. The oral record was closed at the hearing, and the written record was left open until July 16. The applicant submitted a letter to the BOCC dated August 13 requesting that the BOCC hold the text amendment application in abeyance for a few months to allow the applicant to pursue possible mediation with opponents. The BOCC held a work session on the applicant’s request for the abeyance on August 13th and voted to extend the review of the application with a final decision by March 25, 2015. Staff contact: Paul Blikstad; Paul.Blikstad@ deschutes.org Leading Edge Aviation Site Plan (A-13-4, SP-13-7): On August 13, the BOCC deliberated and verbally approved Leading Edge Aviation's site plan approval (A-13-4, SP-13-7) to establish an aviation fueling station at Bend Airport. Opponents had previously appealed the decision to LUBA and LUBA remanded the decision back to the Hearings Officer for further proceedings. Staff contact: William Groves; William.Groves@deschutes.org  Tetherow Destination Resort Text Amendment (TA-14-4): Tetherow Vacation Homes LLC has applied for a Text Amendment (TA-14-4) to amend Deschutes County Code Title 19 to change the number of weeks overnight units in destination resorts must be available for rental from 45 to 38. This change updates local code to meet state law. A BOCC hearing date is tentatively scheduled for September 15, 2014. Staff contact: William Groves; William.Groves@deschutes.org  Miller Tree Farm Subdivision and Conditional Use (247-14-000242-CU/243-TP; 247-14-000244-CU/ 245-TP; 247-14-000246-CU/247-TP; 247-14- 000248-CU/249-TP; 247-14-000250-CU/251-TP): The Planning Division received five conditional use permit and tentative plat applications to establish a planned unit/cluster development (subdivision). The proposal proposes 50 two-acre residential lots and over 422 acres of permanently preserved open space, most of which will be publicly accessible via a comprehensive trail network. Staff is currently reviewing the application for completeness. Staff contacts: Anthony Raguine; Anthony.Raguine@ deschutes.org; William Groves; William.Groves@ deschutes.org Weston Investment Co. LLC Improvement Agreement (247-14-000237-IA): Weston Investment Co. LLC has applied to extend the improvement agreement for required overnight units at Tetherow Destination Resort. The BOCC approved this request on August 27, 2014. Staff contact: William Groves; William.Groves@ deschutes.org Deschutes Junction Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Zone Change (PA 14-2, ZC14-2): The Deschutes County Hearings Officer held a Public Hearing on August 19, 2014, on a Zone Change and Plan Amendment to rezone 2.65 acres of property from Exclusive Farm Use to Rural Industrial located in Deschutes Junction (Tax Map 16-12-26C, Tax Lot 107). Staff contact: William Groves; William.Groves@ deschutes.org Long-Range Planning Agricultural Lands Program: The Board of County Commissioners directed the Community Development Department (CDD) to conduct a public outreach campaign to understand community, stakeholder, and landowner opinions about Deschutes County farm designations and land uses. In May, the Planning Division conducted six community conversations in locations throughout the County. The meetings were held in Alfalfa, Bend, Brothers, La Pine, Sisters, and Terrebonne. Each one provided an overview of Deschutes County’s agricultural lands program with details focusing on its history, relevant Comprehensive Plan policies and recent land use trends. Staff utilized a variety of public engagement techniques to generate public comments, including facilitated exercises and questionnaires. An online survey was also made available on the CDD website. In addition, staff approached numerous organizations in the region, offering to hold stakeholder meetings. A final report summarizing the results of this public outreach campaign can be downloaded at: www.deschutes.org/CDDPlanProcess A joint BOCC-Planning Commission work session was held on June 26, 2014, to discuss the public out- reach results. Staff gave a presentation and fielded questions from the Commissioners. The public was also given an opportunity to comment. Prior to determining the next steps of the project, the BOCC directed staff to address issues raised at the meeting and the previous public outreach campaign. A second joint meeting is scheduled for September 25, 5:30 p.m. at the Deschutes Services Center, 1300 NW Wall Street, Barnes and Sawyer Rooms. Staff contact: Matt Martin, Matt.Martin@deschutes.org Central Oregon Large-Lot Industrial Land Need Analysis: Staff continues to coordinate with the City of Redmond regarding a site owned by the Oregon Department of State Lands (DSL) adjoining its Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) as a plausible location for a regional large-lot industrial campus. Redmond and DSL are currently coordinating with Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC) for an official endorsement. Following its approval, DSL will initiate a City/County UGB plan amendment. Staff contacts: Nick Lelack, Nick.Lelack@deschutes.org, Peter Gutowsky, Peter.Gutowsky@deschutes.org; Scott Aycock, ScottA@coic.org; and Heather Richards, Heather.Richards@ci.redmond.or.us. Destination Resort Map Amendments: On September 2, CDD will initiate a press release announcing a three-month window to accept applications to amend Deschutes County’s destination resort eligibility maps. The current eligibility maps became effective February 20, 2012. Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 197.455(2) allow counties to remap eligible lands for destination resorts once every thirty (30) months. The deadline for submitting an application to CDD is Monday, December 1, at 5:00 p.m. Applications to remove or add property to the eligibility maps must be accompanied by the appropriate filing fee. All applicants must demonstrate compliance with Deschutes County Comprehensive Plan Policies 3.9.3(a), 3.9.3(b), 3.9.3(c), and 3.9.3(d). For applications adding properties to the eligibility map, applicants will also be required to demonstrate consistency with the Transportation Planning Rule (TPR) at Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 660-012-0060. Staff contact: Matt Martin, Matt.Martin@deschutes.org Destination Resort Tracking: Staff is preparing a table/matrix to monitor resort land use histories, requirements and agreements, and annual reporting obligations in coordination with Goal 8 Destination Resort representatives. Staff expects to conduct a work session with the Planning Commission and BOCC later this fall. Staff contacts: Nick Lelack; Nick.Lelack@deschutes.org; and Will Groves; William.Groves@deschutes.org Goal 11 (Sewer) Exception for Southern Deschutes County: The Planning and Environmental Soils Divisions continue to support the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) South Deschutes/ Northern Klamath County Groundwater Protection Project. Staff anticipates a draft burden of proof and map of the affected area justifying a Goal 11 exception will be available from the Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) and DEQ by the end of September. DEQ and DLCD are interested in then initiating a series of informal public review meetings through February prior to commencing a formal Goal 11 exception application and public hearing process in Spring 2015. A schedule of those informal meetings is forthcoming. Planning staff continue working on a Request for Proposals (RFP) to assess the potential traffic impacts of the development of nearly 1,500 high groundwater lots. The RFP is expected to be issued later in the fall or early winter. The traffic analysis is needed to comply with the state’s Transportation Planning Rule (TPR). Staff contacts: Nick Lelack, Nick.Lelack@deschutes.org; Peter Gutowsky, Peter.Gutowsky@deschutes.org; Peter Russell, Peter.Russell@deschutes.org; and Todd Cleveland, Todd.Cleveland@deschutes.org Historic Preservation (A-13-3 and DR-13-6): Cline Falls Power Plant - PacifiCorp v. Deschutes County, LUBA No. 2014-016. In response to the BOCC’s Declaratory Ruling on the Cline Falls Power Plant historic site in February 2014, PacifiCorp appealed the decision to the Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA). On August 1, 2014, LUBA issued a Final Opinion and Order, remanding the case back to the County for the BOCC to further review the definition of “penstock.” The LUBA decision was not appealed to the Court of Appeals. Since this is a County-initiated declaratory ruling, the County will determine when to start the remand process. Staff contact: Cynthia Smidt, Cynthia.Smidt@deschutes.org Historic Landmarks Commission (HLC): The Deschutes County HLC will be visiting a number of historic sites in Sisters Country on September 9, 2014, including stops in downtown Sisters, Camp Polk Military Site, Cemetery and Homestead, Freemont’s 12 Mile Tree Blaze and Tumalo Dam. For those interested in attending, a detailed agenda with meeting times and locations can be found at: www.deschutes.org/Community-Development/ Historic-Landmarks/Historic-Landmarks-Tour.aspx There is no cost; however, anyone interested in attending needs to provide his/her own transportation and lunch. Staff contact: Peter Gutowsky, Peter.Gutowsky@deschutes.org. Historic Preservation Strategic Plan: On September 2, CDD will initiate a press release announcing the development of a historic preservation strategic plan for rural Deschutes County and the City of Sisters. The strategic plan will provide a framework for shaping the rural county and Sisters preservation programs and services over the next five years and create a blueprint for allocating Certified Local Government (CLG) grant funding. Community workshops are scheduled to receive public input on September 22 at Sisters City Hall from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.; September 23 at the Deschutes Historical Society in Bend from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.; and October 8 at the Deschutes Services Center, 1300 Wall Street, Bend, in the DeArmond Room, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Interested parties can also complete an informal online survey at: (http://www.surveymonkey.com/s deschuteshistoric) or submit comments directly to staff. By participating, stakeholders, historic landmark owners, and community members can provide feedback that will help prioritize preservation programs. For more information please visit www.deschutes.org/Community-Development/Historic-Landmarks.aspx. Staff contacts: Matt Martin, Matt.Martin@deschutes.org. Oregon Spotted Frog: On August 28, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced its decision to extend protection to the Oregon spotted frog as a threatened species under the federal Endangered Species Act. The final rule designating critical habitat is expected this fall. Once it is released, CDD will schedule a work session with the BOCC and use a matrix to discuss options for responding to critical habitat from a land use standpoint. Staff contact: Peter Gutowsky, Peter.Gutowsky@deschutes.org. Sage-Grouse: As a cooperating agency, staff continues to participate with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), which last November released a draft programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for federal land use and resource management plan (RMP) amendments to incorporate sage-grouse conservation measures in Central and Eastern Oregon. Staff is also participating with the Governor’s Office, Sage Grouse Conservation Partnership. This involves interagency and interstakeholder coordination on issues related to sagebrush and sage grouse habitat conservation on non-federal lands. The State’s goal is to demonstrate that listing the sage- grouse as a threatened or endangered species under the federal ESA is unnecessary. The Final EIS and Record of Decision (ROD) are scheduled for September 30, 2014. Staff contact: Peter Gutowsky, Peter.Gutowsky@deschutes.org. Transferable Development Credit (TDC) Advisory Committee: The TDC Advisory Committee held its first meeting with Planning Division and Environmental Soils staff on August 21; the next meeting is scheduled for September 11. The purpose of the committee is to discuss the existing program in light of the City of La Pine administering a zoning ordinance as it pertains to the Neighborhood Planning Area and a pending Goal 11 Exception for southern Deschutes County. Meeting packets can be downloaded at: http://www.deschutes.org/Community-Development/ Regional-Projects-and-Resources/Transferable- Development-Credit-(TDC)-Advisory-Com.aspx Staff contacts: Nick Lelack, Nick.Lelack@ deschutes.org; Peter Gutowsky, Peter.Gutowsky@ deschutes.org; and Todd Cleveland, Todd.Cleveland@deschutes.org U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Community-Wide Brownfield Assessment Grant: The Community Development Department is convening two meetings, one on September 17 at the Deschutes Services Center, 1300 NW Wall Street, Bend, in the DeArmond Room, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.; and the other on September 24 at Redmond City Hall, 716 SW Evergreen Avenue, Conference Room A, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. for citizens to learn about Deschutes County’s efforts to promote Brownfield redevelopment. Brownfields are properties where previous uses such as former gasoline stations, dry cleaners, and industrial operations may have left contaminants behind. Brownfield redevelopment often requires environmental site assessments and regulatory review. To help property owners navigate these processes and access resources that can help pay for the assessments and review, CDD secured a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide environmental site assessments for eligible properties, and give technical assistance to property owners, citizens, businesses and other stakeholders. Brownfield redevelopment protects human health and the environment, supports economic growth, and can be an important tool to realizing property owners’ plans for their properties as well as the city’s plans for housing, parks, and economic development. Whether one is a property owner who has questions regarding a property’s environmental condition, a citizen who is curious about brownfields, or a developer evaluating a project, this meeting may be of interest and value to you. Speakers will include representatives from Deschutes County and their consulting team, Apex Companies LLC. More information is available at CDD’s website: http://www.deschutes.org/Community-Development/ Regional-Projects-and-Resources/EPA-Community-wide- Brownfield-Assessment-Grant.aspx Staff contact: Peter Gutowsky, Peter.Gutowsky@ deschutes.org. Harper Bridge Access Task Force: Sunriver staff is preparing a report on the group’s recommendations. The report is expected to be completed in late August or early September. Sunriver has constructed a fence along its property line, but has placed the fence across the 1908 John Peters public right-of-way without County permission; the County legal department has informed Sunriver and its legal counsel of the County’s position. The fence has restricted the area available for parking, so the Road Department has placed signs requiring parallel parking only. Additionally, the Road Department has placed rumble strips across Spring River Road and added signs to alert drivers they are approaching an area with high levels of pedestrian activity. Staff contact: Peter Russell, Peter.Russell@deschutes.org Bend Airport Zoning Map Amendment: The Deschutes County Planning Commission held a public hearing, deliberated, and recommended approval of a City of Bend land use application (247-14-000156-ZC) on August 28. The application amends the zoning map for the Airport Development (AD) Zone in Deschutes County Code (DCC) 18.76 and its subzones of Airfield Operations District (AOD), Aviation-Related Industrial District (ARID), and Aviation Support District (ASD). It also corrects a procedural error from the 2003 adoption of the subdistricts and the 2002 Bend Airport Master Plan Update. A public hearing before the BOCC is anticipated in late September or early October. Staff contact: Peter Russell, Peter.Russell@ deschutes.org. STAFF DIRECTORY To request this newsletter in an alternate format, call (541) 617-4747 or email ken.harms@deschutes.org. NNNAMEAMEAME TTTITLEITLEITLE PPPHONEHONEHONE EEEMAILMAILMAIL Nick Lelack Director (541) 385-1708 Nick.Lelack@deschutes.org Tim Berg GIS Analyst/Programmer (541) 330-4648 Tim.Berg@deschutes.org Paul Blikstad Senior Planner (541) 388-6554 Paul.Blikstad@deschutes.org Dale Brieske Building Inspector III—Electrical (541) 388-6614 Dale.Brieske@deschutes.org Sher Buckner Administrative Secretary (541) 617-4736 Sher.Buckner@deschutes.org Todd Cleveland Environmental Health Spec. III (541) 617-4714 Todd.Cleveland@deschutes.org Scott Farm Building Inspector III (541) 385-1402 Scott.Farm@deschutes.org Lori Furlong Administrative Manager (541) 317-3122 Lori.Furlong@deschutes.org Chris Gracia Building Inspector III (541) 388-6578 Chris.Gracia@deschutes.org Tracy Griffin Permit Technician (541) 388-6573 Tracy.Griffin@deschutes.org John Griley Code Enforcement Technician (541) 617-4708 John.Griley@deschutes.org William Groves Senior Planner (541) 388-6518 William.Groves@deschutes.org Tim Grundeman Code Enforcement Technician (541) 385-1707 Tim.Grundeman@deschutes.org Peter Gutowsky Principal Planner (541) 385-1709 Peter.Gutowsky@deschutes.org Judy Hackett Permit Technician (541) 317-1713 Judy.Hackett@deschutes.org Steven Jensen Building Inspector III—Plumbing (541) 385-1700 Steven.Jensen@deschutes.org Jennifer Lawrence Permit Technician (541) 385-1405 Jennifer.L.Lawrence@deschutes.org Matt Martin Associate Planner (541) 330-4620 Matt.Martin@deschutes.org Marti Mello Permit Technician (541) 317-3148 Marti.Mello@deschutes.org Dave Pedersen Building Official (541) 385-3200 Dave.Pedersen@deschutes.org Lisa Petersen Permit Technician (541) 317-3188 Lisa.Petersen@deschutes.org Peter Russell Senior Transportation Planner (541) 383-6718 Peter.Russell@deschutes.org Randy Scheid Assistant Building Official (541) 317-3137 Randy.Scheid@deschutes.org Martha Shields Permit Technician (541) 385-1706 Martha.Shields@deschutes.org Cynthia Smidt Associate Planner (541) 317-3150 Cynthia.Smidt@deschutes.org Kathleen Stockton Administrative Assistant (541) 317-3193 Kathleen.Stockton@deschutes.org Dan Swarthout Building Inspector III (541) 385-1745 Dan.Swarthout@deschutes.org Jim Williams Building Inspector II (541) 323-5221 James.Williams@deschutes.org Richard Wright Building Inspector III (541) 617-4746 Richard.Wright@deschutes.org Rainer Doerge Building Inspector I (541) 385-1702 Rainer.Doerge@deschutes.org Anthony Raguine Senior Planner (541) 617-4739 Anthony.Raguine@deschutes.org