HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-2010 Work Plan & 2008 AccomplishmentsDESCHUTES COUNTY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
WORK PLAN
2009 - 2010
The Community Development Department mission is to facilitate orderly
growth and development in the Deschutes County community through
coordinated programs of Land Use Planning, Environmental Health,
Building Safety, Code Enforcement, education, and service to the public.
Coordinated Services and Administration
Building Safety
Environmental Health
Planning
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COORDINATED SERVICES AND
ADMINISTRATION DIVISION
The Community Development Department (CDD) Coordinated Services and
Administration division is managed by Tom Anderson, Director. Operations within this
division include satellite offices in Redmond and La Pine as well as the main office in
Bend. The Administrative Supervisor for Coordinated Services oversees 7 Permit
Technicians who serve customers, handle phone calls and process related paperwork in
support of each division. In addition, CDD has a Management Analyst, Administrative
Supervisor and two Administrative Secretaries who provide support to all divisions.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
1. CDD customer service will continue to be the highest priority in FY 2009-10.
Management will continually assess customer feedback to ensure that the “front
counter” is run efficiently, wait times are minimized and comprehensive and
accurate information is provided. Improve the overall customer service rating by
1.0% and develop a means to obtain a greater number of customer survey
responses.
2. Develop additional improvements to quality customer service, including analysis
of determined methods to improve turn around times and decrease customer
waiting times.
3. Provide phone coverage Monday through Friday; returning all calls within 24
hours.
4. Continue implementing additional elements to the scanned image database. In
addition to scanning all new files received or generated on a daily basis, the
next project will include scanning of historical comprehensive plan documents.
This will provide customers and staff with instant internet access to historical
files. Long range planning staff will inventory and identify the documents for
ease of document retrieval.
5. Enhance online permit application ability. The initial project included simple
online applications for basic permits issued to licensed contractors in addition to
online renewal applications for licensed facilities. The next phase will include
temporary restaurant licenses, septic repair permit and re-roof permits.
6. Maintain seamless customer service associated with the administration of the
City of Redmond building program. Although the City continues to work toward
developing its own building program, it is important to continue to implement
improvements to County service provision as they are identified. Ensure
responsiveness to informational requests. The City of Redmond has a fully
functioning inspection request phone system as well as a web application with
the IVR system.
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7. Evaluate the effectiveness of the permitting system and the need to enhance,
modify or terminate certain features within the system to meet current needs
and expectations, without adversely affecting the original data. Begin
researching other permitting systems for eventual migration to a new permitting
system within the next five to eight years. A main focus will be the system
currently being purchased by the State of Oregon Building Codes Division.
Staff will participate on a statewide committee for research and implementation.
8. Expand customer service by providing wireless Internet access in the lobbies
and conference rooms at all CDD office locations.
9. Assist County Administration in the processing of Liquor License Applications to
determine whether there are any existing Building Safety, Planning or
Environmental Health violations, which would preempt applicants from
qualifying for licensure.
PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRATION
10. Provide ongoing support to the Building, Environmental Health, and Planning
Divisions in the achievement of their work plan objectives.
11. Improve team building, internal communication and training opportunities.
Document bimonthly focused training sessions and distribute to appropriate staff.
Provide more ongoing training opportunities to the Permit Technicians and
provide customer service coaching.
12. Participate on the County Campus Safety Committee, while maintaining a safety
team to conduct quarterly inspections and the annual fire drill. The team will
have representation from each division and will continue to emphasize safety and
accident prevention at weekly division meetings. Continue to work with Risk
Management and other Departments as appropriate to ensure the safety of staff
and visitors. The Department is committed to maintaining an exemplary safety
record while complying with all applicable Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) regulations.
13. Continue to evaluate space at the Bend and satellite facilities to best
accommodate the changing needs of staff and business operations, at the lowest
cost and with the least amount of disruption.
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CODE ENFORCEMENT
The Code Enforcement program consists of two Code Enforcement Technicians working
in coordination with law enforcement personnel from the Sheriff’s Department, supported
by CDD management and the CDD operating divisions. Code Enforcement is
responsible for investigating code violation complaints associated with the building, land
use, environmental health and solid waste codes, with the overriding goal of achieving
voluntary compliance.
14. Continue to implement a monthly statistical reporting system. Through frequent
statistical analysis, areas which require improvement will be identified and
appropriate steps will be taken to correct problems. The objective is to maximize
program efficiency by reducing the length of time cases remain open.
15. Survey other code enforcement jurisdictions and incorporate innovative practices
where appropriate. Efforts will include additional involvement with the State level
Oregon Code Enforcement Association (OCEA) as well as the OCEA Central
Oregon Chapter, including conference participation and networking.
16. Continue thorough review of the Code Enforcement Procedures Manual,
including input from the Board of Commissioners, and update those sections to
reflect current practices, delete those no longer appropriate, and add provisions
for updated objectives. One discussion item will be a review of the policy on
accepting anonymous complaints.
17. Continue proactive Code Enforcement effort in investigation of illegal second
dwellings, review of temporary use permits, and replacement dwelling follow-up.
18. Continue to work with the Legal Department on innovative methods of resolving
the most serious and difficult code enforcement cases, including injunctions, daily
fines and foreclosures.
19. Continue to establish a relationship between CDD Code Enforcement and rural
subdivision homeowners associations. Code Enforcement Technicians will make
themselves available to speak at stakeholder meetings to share Deschutes
County Code Enforcement information and operating procedures.
20. Update CDD inventory of permitted docks on the upper Deschutes River. Identify
docks constructed without required approvals in order to enforce county code
related to the protection of riparian and aquatic habitat.
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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS)
In addition to supporting the mapping and geographical analysis needs of each of the
operating divisions, the GIS Analyst/Programmer and GIS Analyst are responsible for
the development and maintenance of the County digital spatial database and for
providing state-of-the-art mapping and data services to local governments, citizens, and
businesses. In addition, GIS supports customer service applications. The Senior Web
Applications Developer performs significant Web site upgrades and enhancements to
improve customer communication and internal efficiency.
GIS PROJECTS
21. Continue to educate CDD staff on the use of GIS data and products in their work
objectives, and identify areas where current or modified GIS capabilities may
assist those objectives, including enhanced linkages between the GIS and permit
systems. Areas of particular emphasis include:
Digitizing Certificates of Satisfactory Completion for Environmental Health
Creating Depth to Groundwater/Nitrate Reduction Area Atlas/Maps for
Environmental Health Division and public use
Complete and publish the Zoning Atlas for Planning Division and public
use
Complete digitizing areas covered by Conservation Agreements for
Planning Division and provide data electronically to internal and external
customers
Providing training and assistance for CDD employees and outside groups
as requested for Community Development Online Mapping Applications
Create daily building inspection database for inspector routing
Maintaining and enhancing GIS Metadata on demand
22. Work with Senior Web Application Developer to enhance and expand the
Community Development Online Mapping Application. Enhancements will
include incorporating additional land-based records and map related information
for display, query, storage and retrieval.
23. Provide technical support for personal computers, printers, projectors and
computer systems.
24. Provide technical support, including mapping and analysis to the cities of Bend,
La Pine, and Sisters for future Urban Growth Boundary (UGB)/Urban Reserve
Area (URA) expansions.
25. Create and inventory databases and maps for all surface mines in Deschutes
County. Work with the Planning Division to determine which surface mines are
currently active and which surface mines have been reclaimed. Determine which
surface mines no longer require Surface Mining Impact Area reviews; update the
Land Use Tracking System (LUTS), Geographic Information System (GIS) and
Deschutes Information Access Line (DIAL) to reflect the current mining status.
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26. Provide support to Long Range Planning Division for the Comprehensive Plan
Update. Assist with mapping, analysis and technical support.
27. Update and enhance the Land Use Tracking System (LUTS) by incorporating
and updating the spatial databases contained within LUTS.
28. Work with the CDD technology team to help implement Electronic Plan Review
for Building Safety Division.
29. Assist Long Range Planning with mapping and database support for the
Destination Resort Remapping Project. Help determine where remapping of the
Destination Resort Combining Zone should occur and identify specific areas
within the county that meet or exceed the applicable criteria for remapping.
30. Continue to provide GIS support of the South County Groundwater Protection
Project. Compile data/reports/technical analysis for Environmental Health/United
States Geographic Survey (USGS) Optimization Modeling and potential load
reduction scenarios.
31. Work with the Planning Director to integrate the County land use GIS databases
into the County Code by adopting an ordinance, which will adopt one set of data
for all internal/external County Information Systems; including, but not limited to
GIS, Land Use Tracking System (LUTS), Local Area Virtual Atlas (LAVA), and
Deschutes Information Access Line (DIAL).
32. Complete the Historical Map Collection project. Work with the Senior Web
Application Developer to create a document retrieval system for query and
display of all official maps.
33. Write scripts to create spatial GIS data from existing tabular permit databases.
Work with Senior Web Application Developer to make newly created GIS data
available through various web applications.
34. Work with the Transportation Planner, ODOT and their Transportation Planning
Analyst Unit (TPAU) in an effort to complete the update of Deschutes County’s
Transportation System Plan.
35. Create pre-printed series of maps that will be provided in PDF on the department
Web site.
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WEB PROJECTS
36. Online Ecommerce Application: Develop ability to process other types of permits
online such as septic renewal and septic replacement permits using our
ecommerce application. Also update current application with subcontractor
information.
37. Online Ecommerce Temporary Restaurant License Permits Application: Develop
online ecommerce application to schedule and pay for temporary license permits.
Design an interactive calendar to allow event holders to schedule events and
vendors to purchase licenses for those events.
38. Community Development Online Mapping Application (Internet): Expand the
CDMap online mapping application to the internet for our customers to use.
Provides mapping and reporting capabilities for all information pertaining to
Community Development. Build in a security structure for internet use. Enhance
this application to contain more features and data.
39. Online Pending Land Use Mapping Application: Upgrade and redesign the online
pending land use application to incorporate maps, forms and comments, which
could potentially be built into CDMap.
40. Water System Mapping Application: Develop application for searching and
displaying information regarding water systems and wells within Deschutes
County, which could potentially be built into CDMap.
41. Electronic Plan Review Application: Implement pilot project. Further enhance
application using Flex technology. Developers will submit building plans in digital
format online; integrate further into current business processes.
42. Online Ecommerce Food Handler Test Application: Upgrade the current public
access food handler application to an online ecommerce food handler
certification test/payment system, which the public can access over the internet.
This application would be developed with the current Flex technology.
43. Community Development Document Retrieval Application Records / Searches:
Develop search capabilities for subdivision documents, which will need to be
scanned into our system. Provide links to the survey image retrieval application.
In conjunction with Information Technology (IT) staff, develop a search system to
research child/parent tax lot number structure in order to retrieve data attached to
cancelled tax lots.
44. Community Development Internet Site Maintenance and Additions: Continue to
maintain and keep data current on the CDD Web site. Add additional
functionality, such as email subscriptions to current information, fee calculators,
customer surveys and embedded property research. Continue to expand the
information center to provide a “one stop shop” for all of Community
Development’s data. Add interactive forms to help staff process incoming
information such as:
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· Online Illness Complaint Form
· Get Legal Program/Quickstart Program Pages
· Online Address Request Form
· Online Address Problems Form
· Online Property Violation Report Form
45. Counter Web Applications: Develop well organized counter web applications for
planners, permit technicians, plan reviewers, building inspectors and
environmental health inspectors to retrieve information and maps pertaining to
their needs. Place all information in one location instead of having to retrieve it
from many sources. Develop and implement better, more user friendly web tools
for staff.
46. Public Access Application Upgrade: Upgrade public access terminal applications
to use current technology and be more user-friendly. Provide additional
information which may incorporate functionality of the one stop shop applications,
with focus on the customer.
47. Mobile Applications: Develop mobile building inspection application to gain
access to data and reports for use by the inspectors in the field. Develop mobile
license facility inspection application for use outside of wireless area.
48. Update and Reorganize Tables: Work with Information Technology staff to
update and reorganize our Community Development tables. Make available for
use in the Data Warehouse.
49. Online Community Development Statistics Dashboard Application: Automate
monthly statistics reports in a Flex dashboard format. This application would
include dynamic charts and reports. The database needs to be updated and
reorganized first.
50. Land Use History Documents Application: Automate application to retrieve land
use history maps and documents scanned by the Clerk’s office.
51. Internet Usage Reports: Monitor data collected from internet usage reports to
determine which areas of the Community Development web site should receive
the most focus for future enhancement.
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BUILDING SAFETY DIVISION
The Building Official, Dennis Perkins, an Assistant Building Official, 10 Building Safety
Inspectors, and support staff provide construction plan review, consultation and
inspection to assure compliance with national and State building specialty codes.
Deschutes County's Building Safety Division interprets and enforces the state mandated
Building Codes for the people of the community through a process of education and a
clear and fair application of the Specialty Codes. The Division provides all of these
services to the City of Redmond through a contract and provides various services to
Lake, Jefferson and Crook Counties and the State of Oregon Building Codes Division on
an “as needed" basis.
52. Maintain plan review turnaround times to meet stated goal of 14 days for
residential structures.
53. Maintain field inspection turnaround time to meet state goal of 24 hours. .
54. Continue to participate in regular meetings with the Central Oregon Builders
Association (COBA) and maintain an excellent working relationship with that
group.
55. Utilize the new inspection request and scheduling system, Interactive Voice
Response (IVR) to the highest level possible. Provide training to users as
needed, both customers and employees.
56. Coordinate with other divisions, departments and agencies to help make the
development process seamless. This will include the E-permitting system that the
State of Oregon has implemented.
57. Study the permit expiration rules and practices with the goal of obtaining a
uniform method of addressing the problem of evaluating permit extensions.
58. Continue to refine and update the Building Safety Division Web site.
59. Establish new and maintain existing intergovernmental agreements with other
jurisdictions to offset the staffing shortages for our Building Division and other
local Building Divisions.
60. Provide opportunity for staff training and continuing education needs.
61. Assist other divisions in the department to achieve better communication and
support of each others needs and goals.
62. Utilize CDD satellite offices to adjust to the volume of activity in each area.
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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIVISION
Provide and promote protection of Public Health and the Environment through
education, consultation, and regulation.
The Environmental Health Division (EH) provides plan review, consultation and
inspection of regulated public facilities (restaurants, pools, tourist facilities, schools and
child care centers) and on-site wastewater and dispersal systems. The Division also
regulates public water systems to provide safe drinking water and works with the County
Health Department on a variety of epidemiology programs and issues. In addition, EH is
engaged in the proactive pursuit of protection of the Groundwater in South County
through grant funding. A staff of 8 provides this range of services.
ADMINISTRATION
GOAL: Maintain a healthy work environment, which promotes an atmosphere of
collaboration, education, and high morale among the Environmental Health staff.
Objectives:
63. Continue to cross train staff in all areas of Environmental Health to provide back-
up and allow for a shifting workload during these uncertain times.
64. Continue to learn and fine tune the processes required for licensing and tracking
all EH functions through our data bases.
65. Continue to update the Web site to provide useful information to the public about
EH programs.
66. Explore alternative work scheduling to better serve the customers and alleviate
the stress of the seasonal workload.
67. Enter into contract with Lake County to do site evaluations in Lake County.
ON-SITE WASTEWATER TREATMENT
Goal: To provide homeowners who are served by On-site Wastewater Treatment
systems with an Operation and Maintenance (O&M) oversight program that is practical
and effective. Operation and Maintenance tracking and reporting is mandatory as per
OAR 340-71 for Alternative Treatment Technology (ATT), which the County is
contracted to regulate.
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Objectives:
68. Continue to refine database and office processes to efficiently track O&M
activities.
69. Create a document detailing the processes of how the O&M activities are
tracked.
70. Develop a plan for follow-up of time of sale transfers and non-compliant systems
as required by OAR 71.
71. Hold a meeting with the O&M providers to find ways to more efficiently track
annual inspections, fees, ownership changes, and contract extensions.
Goal: Maintain a service turn around average of 10 calendar days for issuance of
approximately 1,200 annual permits; 30 calendar days for approximately 250 annual site
evaluations; and 2 days for the 1,800 annual field inspections.
Objectives:
72. Become more efficient in our permit review and standardized inspection
processes.
73. Develop checklists to help front counter technicians ensure a more efficient
operation.
Goal: To communicate better with our customers
Objectives:
74. Attach the standardized inspection procedures flyer with permits.
75. Implement the use of the application questionnaire to better understand what the
applicant is proposing.
76. Develop an electronic mail list for installers and distributors to improve
information transfer.
77. Create an information sheet concerning Recreational Vehicle (RV) waste.
78. Research ways to provide treatment and disposal of low volumes of animal
enclosure waste and water softener waste, which are not now regulated.
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Goal: Communicate better with each other
Objectives:
79. Provide two sets of South County water table maps for staff reference.
80. Create a complete book of all Alternative Treatment Technology information.
81. Create a collection of approved product and application information for easy staff
reference.
Goal: Develop an on-site storm water review process to coordinate with on-site
wastewater permit review and planning site plan review.
Objectives:
82. Ensure that all water dispersal needs are met, particularly conflicts between
storm water and on-site wastewater dispersal.
GROUNDWATER PROTECTION PROGRAM FOR SOUTH DESCHUTES COUNTY
Goal: Apply the tools, experience, and information gained from the La Pine National
Demonstration Project and the County Regional Problem Solving Project to identify and
implement solutions to protect and improve the quality of the sole source of drinking
water in South Deschutes County.
Objectives:
83. Assist the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) in achieving a sustainable
solution to the public health hazard in South County.
84. Provide homeowners and installers with updated information about denitrifying
technologies.
85. Evaluate newly approved technologies for nitrogen reduction capabilities.
86. Assist planning with “High Groundwater Lot Work Plan” as provided in their work
plan.
87. Implement the financial assistance program in coordination with the Planning
Division.
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FOOD SERVICE FACILITIES
Goal: To provide operators of food service facilities with the education and tools to
protect the public from foodborne illness.
Objectives:
88. Create and implement on-line Temporary Restaurant License application and
issuance.
89. Allow for one Environmental Health Specialist per year to train and be certified as
a Standardized Inspection Officer by the Department of Human Services (DHS)
to ensure greater consistency in licensed facility inspections.
90. Update all existing handouts, brochures and information on the Web site.
91. Add the mobile food unit inspection reports to our on-line database.
92. Perform either self-assessment or baseline survey for the Food and Drug
Administration’s (FDA) Voluntary National Food Regulatory Standards Program.
93. Send a newsletter to licensed restaurant and mobile food unit owners annually
and explore other methods of informing food service operators of current events.
94. Perform 100% of required inspections on all licensed food service
establishments.
95. Implement the complete Temporary Restaurant changeover by correcting
language and fees in fee schedule.
POOLS AND SPAS
Goal: Provide oversight and education to all public pools and spas operators and to
protect the public from water-borne disease.
Objectives:
96. Provide clear and detailed handouts to help educate pool and spa operators on
relevant issues regarding pool and spa maintenance, best management
practices and local, state and federal rule changes.
a. Provide educational material to pool operators about changes to the
wading pool rules.
b. Provide educational material to pool operators about changes required to
submerged main drain grates and the Federal Virginia Graeme Baker
Pool and Spa safety act
97. Create an educational approach to routine inspections.
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98. Provide EH staff with opportunities to:
Gain pool and spa inspection experience
Add to the diversity of understanding of pool management and chemical
handling through continuing education
Learn effective communication methods targeting pool and spa operators
99. Investigate the need for a specific County ordinance to regulate continuing non-
compliers and other rule abuses not addressed by State pool and spa codes.
100. Ensure Deschutes County representation to any State committee is well informed
and up to date on industry and code changes.
101. Work with the Information Technology section to modify the exiting license facility
data base to link facilities with multiple interdisciplinary licenses (i.e. hotel with
food service and pool/spa).
DRINKING WATER
Goal: Assure citizens of Deschutes County safe drinking water by implementing and
enforcing drinking water standards through professional technical and regulatory
assistance to all public water systems.
Objectives:
102. Maintain current level of customer service for public health and drinking water
inquiries.
103. Continue to keep the number of Significant Non-Complier (SNC) systems to a
minimum.
104. Continue working on the additional 42 small public systems recently added to
inventory.
105. Maintain sanitary survey rate of 41 per year to meet increased inspection
frequency and the addition of new water systems.
106. Earn 80% or more of the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund allocation.
107. Complete the Drinking Water Mapping Project working with GIS staff.
108. Maintain immediate response time for water quality alerts.
109. Continue to train additional staff in this growing program.
110. Identify and inventory public water systems not currently regulated.
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HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Goal: To aide the Deschutes County Health Department (DCHD) in their mission to
provide public health services to the community.
Objectives:
111. Maintain the high level of communication with the DCHD by continuing to attend
meetings with them to discuss public health needs and how the Division and
DCHD can work together to meet those needs.
112. Assist the DCHD in foodborne illness investigations.
113. Assist the DCHD and County disaster preparedness teams by becoming a part of
the emergency response plans.
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PLANNING DIVISION
PROVIDING COURTEOUS, TIMELY, AND PROFESSIONAL LAND USE PLANNING SERVICES
THROUGH INNOVATIVE, COST-EFFECTIVE, AND COMMUNITY-BASED SOLUTIONS.
The Planning Division consists of 13 employees, including an Administrative Secretary
under the supervision of the Planning Director, Nick Lelack. Current Planning includes a
Principal Planner, 3 Senior Planners, 2 Associate Planners and 1 Assistant Planner.
Current Planning handles individual land use applications, zoning review and sign-off for
building and septic permits and information to the public on all land use related issues. It
is also responsible for all addressing and road naming in the rural County. Long Range
Planning includes a Principal Planner, 2 Senior Planners, and an Associate Planner.
Long Range Planning conducts public involvement to consider land use policy, updates
the County Comprehensive Plan and zoning regulations and coordinates with the cities
and agencies on various planning projects.
CURRENT PLANNING
PROCESSING CURRENT PLANNING APPLICATIONS
114. Meet 150-day time limits for processing all current planning applications.
115. Issue all administrative decisions for land use actions that require prior notice
within 45 days of determination of complete application.
116. Issue all administrative decisions for development actions (sign permits, lot-line
adjustments etc.) and land use actions that do not require prior notice (non-
visible landscape management and abbreviated Surface Mining Impact Area site
plans) within 21 days of determination of complete application (Note:
Approximately 850 applications are expected in the next fiscal year).
117. Process applicant initiated code amendments to change land use regulations to
fix problems, clarify regulations and allow new uses. This averages about 8-10
amendments each year.
118. Process land use applications for the City of La Pine under an Intergovernmental
Agreement.
PUBLIC CONTACT
119. Counter duty, phone duty, and appointments. Counter planner available 8 a.m. to
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Wednesday (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Provide for
customer appointments with individual planners as needed. (Note: We expect
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about 3,000 Planning customers next fiscal year.) Provide phone coverage
Monday through Friday; return all calls within 24 hours.
MONITORING CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AND ASSISTING CODE ENFORCEMENT
120. Work with Code Enforcement to respond to code complaints and to monitor
conditions of approval for land use permits.
ADMINISTRATION
121. Continue cost accounting system for current planning section and analyze data
from that system. Information will be used to review fees and to quantify work
tasks not directly tied to land use permits.
122. Increase opportunities for customers to access information through use of
technology. Areas to explore are:
Design and function of the CDD Web site
Readability of information
Monitor “hits” on the CDD Web site to determine most popular sites
Develop a standardized pre-application process
MEASURE 37/MEASURE 49
123. Work with the County legal department to process Measure 49-related land use
applications.
LONG RANGE PLANNING
REGIONAL PROBLEM SOLVING
GROUNDWATER PROTECTION
124. Identification of funding mechanisms to pay for strategies to assure the
groundwater quality meets safe drinking water standards.
WETLAND GRANTS
126. Explore state and federal grant opportunities to help offset the cost of developing
a Local Wetland Inventory and wetland protection measures for the South
County.
127. An $80,000.00 grant award has already been secured from the Deschutes River
Mitigation and Enhancement Committee. Approximately $60,000.00 is needed to
cover the shortfall.
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WETLAND MANAGEMENT/WILDLAND FUEL TREATMENT
128. Coordinate with the County Forester, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife,
Oregon Department of State Lands, Oregon Department of Forestry, Oregon
State Parks and Recreation Department, and environmental non-government
organizations to discuss wildland urban interface issues near wetland and
riparian areas. Many areas of the unincorporated county have community wildfire
protection plans or state legislation (Senate Bill 360) that give homeowners a
framework for minimizing their wildfire risk in wildland urban interface areas.
129. Resolve conflicts between County conditional use requirements in wetland and
riparian areas and goal of fuel reduction to prevent wildfire risk. Develop
riparian/wetland treatment techniques so they jointly address the fuel load and
riparian restoration/enhancement.
130. Propose amendments to County Comprehensive Plan and Deschutes County
Code Title 18 to implement agreements.
RED LOT (HIGH GROUNDWATER) LOTS
131. Coordinate with the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council, Deschutes Basin Land
Trust, Deschutes River Conservancy and County Property Management on
management options for County owned land adjacent to Deschutes and Little
Deschutes Rivers in the South County.
132. Compile a list of conservation easements for GIS staff to map and ensure that all
are part of the scanned property records.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE
133. Work with the Board of County Commissioners (Board), the Planning
Commission and the public to implement a work program to write a new
Comprehensive Plan. The existing Comprehensive Plan was written in 1979 and
has been updated in a piecemeal fashion since that time.
134. Continue working with the public to determine their vision for future development
and conservation. A new plan will provide a blueprint for the future, incorporating
not only the changes that have already occurred in the County, but also
coordinating with the changes from Measure 49 and the State Task Force on
Land Use. Working with the public includes completing the initial review with the
Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee; working with interested stakeholders
including government and quasi-government agencies and community
organizations; working with individual members of the community.
135. Define an updated and visually appealing format and organization for the
comprehensive plan.
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136. Create new chapters with updated goals and policies as needed. Review the
chapters with the Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners at
informal work sessions.
137. A new plan will incorporate other planning efforts, such as the Transportation
System Plan (TSP) update, the destination resort mapping described below and
the high groundwater development work program. It is anticipated that new
policies would embody both programs and identify appropriate implementation
measures.
Initiate a legislative process to amend the Comprehensive Plan and other
action items by holding public hearings with the Deschutes County
Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners.
DESTINATION RESORT REMAPPING
138. Identify a preferred option for a remapping process to be adopted into code.
139. Hold at least one stakeholder meeting and one public meeting to present options
before identifying a preferred option to present to the Planning Commission and
Board of County Commissioners.
140. As directed by the Board of County Commissioners, prepare draft
comprehensive plan policies and a code for the remapping process; initiate a
legislative process by holding public hearings before both bodies.
TRANSPORTATION
141. Provide comments and expertise to current planning staff.
142. Participate in the annual County Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) process.
143. Continue to update the 1998 County Transportation System Plan (TSP), working
with Technical Advisory, Steering, and Stakeholders committees. Update will be
funded in-house or positioned to be at least partially funded from an extension of
the original 2007 State Transportation and Growth Management (TGM) grant.
144. Calculate System Development Charges (SDCs) as part of land use application
review duties. Review those amounts and any appeals with the Road
Department Director, who is final authority.
145. Work with the Road Department on preparing an amendment of the Deschutes
County TSP to add 19th Street extension in Redmond. Amend the TSP to add
the extension from the Redmond Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) to the
Deschutes Market interchange.
146. Continue work with the County Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee to
promote the Safe Sidewalks program to keep sidewalks clear of snow and ice.
147. Coordinate with local, state and federal agencies through the Deschutes County
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee to develop a regional trail plan.
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Upon completion of a trail plan, amend the Transportation System Plan (TSP) to
include the routes. Also work with the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory
Committee to develop an online trail guide.
148. Continue to pursue opportunities for grant funding for transportation projects.
Prepare and administer grants as needed.
149. Coordinate with the City of Sisters on transportation planning issues as Sisters
begins to update its TSP.
150. Serve the following committees:
Bend Metropolitan Planning Organization Technical Advisory Committee
(TAC).
Central Oregon Area Commission on Transportation (COACT) TAC.
Highway 97/20 Project Technical Advisory Committee.
Central Oregon Rail Plan study group.
South Redmond Collaborative Group
La Pine Comprehensive Plan Technical Advisory Committee
Redmond Mass Transit Master Plan Technical Advisory Committee
Wickiup Junction/97 Technical Advisory Committee
Transportation Growth Management review committee for pre-approved
consulting firms.
CODE AMENDMENTS (LISTED IN ORDER FROM HIGH PRIORITY TO LOW PRIORITY)
151. Process applicant-initiated code amendments.
152. Amend Deschutes County Code to provide authority and standards for lot line
adjustments and flag lots.
153. Begin a process to update the goals and policies for Terrebonne.
154. Change the Land Management (LM) zone sign ordinance to insure that signs in
the LM zone are not identical to signs in urban commercial zones.
155. Add standards and criteria that require defensible space for wildfire protection.
156. Complete other code amendments as staff time permits.
PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT
157. Continue creating and updating CDD web sites that provide information on
specific planning-related programs and opportunities for public participation.
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158. Monitor Oregon Legislature on the review of the State planning program. Keep
planning staff, the Planning Commission and the public informed and engaged.
159. Staff the Planning Commission – the designated public involvement committee
Recruitment and training of new commissioners as needed.
Coordination of schedule and packet preparation.
Complete and submit the 2008 Community Involvement Report to the
State Citizen Involvement Advisory Committee.
Provide opportunities for the Planning Commission to host land use
related seminars.
160. Explore the potential for conducting polling and public surveys through the
County Web site or media outlets such as television, radio and print.
COORDINATION WITH OTHER JURISDICTIONS AND AGENCIES
BEND PROJECTS
161. Urban Growth Boundary Amendment
Collaborate with City to complete UGB amendment.
Execute new intergovernmental agreements for urban unincorporated
area.
162. Urban Reserve Area (URA)
Upon state acknowledgment of a UGB amendment, reinitiate a URA work
program for the City of Bend.
Collaborate with city staff to complete URA public facility (water, sewer,
transportation) analysis.
Provide open forums and public involvement opportunities.
Draft findings.
Initiate legislative amendments to Comprehensive Plan Transportation
System Plan and Title 18.
Execute new intergovernmental agreements with City of Bend and special
districts affected by the URA.
163. Transportation/Land Use
Assist the City of Bend with Safe Routes to School (SR2S) efforts in the
Bend-La Pine School District, and County schools (Tumalo Elementary).
Participate in Bend Metropolitan Planning Organization Technical
Advisory Committee.
164. Demolition Land Fill Site
Coordinate with City of Bend to understand their planning goals for the
site. Assist County Property Management in preparing a request for
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proposal for a refinement plan for the site. Assist Property Management
in obtaining city approval of the refinement plan or rezone.
165. Bend Vision 2030
Work with the Bend Metro Park and Recreation District and the City of
Bend to implement the Vision Bend 2030 Action Item for an open space
park and natural area plan in the greater Bend region.
Work as needed to coordinate as lead partner on two action items:
Regional Trail Plan and Regional Trail Council.
REDMOND PROJECTS
166. Urban Growth
Assist as requested by the Board of County Commissioners on planning
for the County-owned property east of Redmond.
Coordinate with Division of State Lands in the planning of their site south
of the UGB.
167. Transportation / Land Use
Participate in the South Redmond Area Collaborative Planning Group to
address transportation and other issues in the Redmond Area, including
Pronghorn secondary access. Coordinate with City of Redmond, Oregon
Department of Transportation (ODOT), Oregon Department of Land
Conservation and Development (DLCD), National Guard, Governor’s
Office and BLM.
Participate in Highway 97 Redmond to Deschutes Junction refinement
plan (includes Quarry interchange).
Assist Redmond in addressing and street administration.
SISTERS PROJECTS
168. Urban Growth
Coordinate with City as needed for any UGB amendments.
169. Transportation / Land Use
Work with City of Sisters and ODOT on alternative routes (bypass).
LA PINE PROJECTS
170. Work with the La Pine City Council to implement provisions in intergovernmental
agreements regarding services for processing current planning applications in La
Pine.
171. Coordinate with La Pine on Portland State University, Population Research
Center, 2009 Housing Unit and Population Questionnaire.
172. Coordinate with La Pine in their development of a comprehensive plan, including
the legislative process for establishing an Urban Growth Boundary.
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ODOT / BLM / USFS PROJECTS
173. Participate in ODOT funded refinement planning projects for Highway 97 and
Highway 20. These projects may include planning for the Quarry Road
interchanges and the Wickiup Junction interchange or bypass.
174. Coordinate road issues with Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the United
States Forest Service (USFS) for urban interface plans.
OTHER PROJECTS
HISTORIC
175. Provide staff to the Historic Landmarks commission for any county related
applications or policy issues.
176. Correct the Comprehensive Plan list of historic resources.
177. Complete the amendment to the Comprehensive Plan for HLA-05-04, the Walker
Ranch archeological and historic site.
POPULATION
178. Portland State University, Population Research Center, 2009 Housing Unit and
Population Questionnaire
Coordinate with Assessor and Administration Offices
Submit questionnaire to Portland State University in Fall 2009
179. US Census
Assist the Information Technology Department regarding the Local
Update of Census Addressing as requested
Assist geographic information system staff regarding annual annexation
updates in Deschutes County
180. Work with La Pine to develop a Coordinated Population forecast for La Pine and
an amendment to the County coordinated forecast.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROJECTS
181. Convert CDD Archive materials to electronic format and microfilm.
182. Establish a pre-application process for land-use applications.
183. Develop an educational handout for all land owners in wetlands or flood plain.
Coordinate with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Division
of State Lands.
184. Coordinate with the Environmental Health and Building Safety Divisions to
expedite zoning confirmation of building permits.
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185. Establish a procedure and process for verifying and amending GIS zoning data.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
186. Participate in Regional Economic Opportunities Analysis.
MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS:
187. Continue to assist the public in the process of forming Restricted Firearm
Districts.
188. Provide addresses as required by County Code. Work with Project Wildfire and
local fire departments to change road names as needed.
189. Coordinate with Information Technology (IT) and the Assessor’s Office to ensure
reliability of situs addressing data layer. Review list of unaddressed properties
(2,100).
190. Administer programs, policies and procedures associated with the processing of
Measure 49 claims.
191. In coordination with County Legal Counsel and Property Management, identify
County owned property suitable for auction.
192. Continue to monitor the effectiveness of the solar setback requirements to meet
energy conservation goals.
193. Other Committee Assignments:
Association of Oregon Planning Directors
Commute Options Working Group
Deschutes County Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Deschutes River Mitigation and Enhancement Committee
Project Wildfire
USFS Provisional Advisory Committee
Safety Committee
Planning representative on regional water planning discussions, headed
by irrigation districts, Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council, Oregon
Consensus, etc.
Deschutes County
Community Development Department
Accomplishments – Year 2008
The Community Development Department mission is to facilitate orderly
growth and development in the Deschutes County community through
coordinated programs of Planning, Environmental Health, Building Safety,
Code Enforcement, education, and service to the public.
♦ Coordinated Services and Administration
♦ Code Enforcement
♦ Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
♦ Building and Safety
♦ Environmental Health
♦ Planning
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COORDINATED SERVICES AND ADMINISTRATION
The Community Development Department (CDD) operations are managed by Tom
Anderson, Director. This includes satellite offices in Redmond and La Pine as well as
the main office in Bend. The Administrative Supervisor for Coordinated Services
oversees 7 Permit Technicians who serve customers, handle phone calls and process
related paperwork in support of each division. In addition, CDD has a Management
Analyst, Administrative Supervisor and two Administrative Secretaries who provide
support to all divisions.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Customer surveys collected over 2008 show a decrease of .04% in average customer
satisfaction, however, customers still rated staff service above average in all categories.
Customer visits decreased by 25% from 21,694 in 2007 to 16,242 in 2008, which may
have contributed to slightly lower averages than last year, which was an all time high.
Customer Service Questionnaire Statistics
# Returned Efficiency Courtesy Knowledge Handouts
Processing
Time
Service
Compared
to
Elsewhere
Overall
Service
Yearly
Average
July - December 1996
45 4.37 4.75 4.44 4.19 3.81 4.44 4.49 4.36
Calendar Year 1997
155 4.50 4.72 4.48 4.21 3.91 4.21 4.44 4.35
Calendar Year 1998
121 4.58 4.78 4.59 4.02 3.73 4.07 4.29 4.29
Calendar Year 1999
107 4.58 4.65 4.60 4.23 4.17 4.53 4.53 4.47
Calendar Year 2000
78 4.63 4.68 4.59 4.24 4.10 4.39 4.47 4.44
Calendar Year 2001
80 4.80 4.90 4.81 4.47 4.47 4.85 4.78 4.73
Calendar Year 2002
82 4.62 4.79 4.70 4.58 4.39 4.71 4.49 4.61
Calendar Year 2003
76 4.62 4.81 4.53 4.38 4.36 4.62 4.73 4.58
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Customer Service Questionnaire Statistics
# Returned Efficiency Courtesy Knowledge Handouts
Processing
Time
Service
Compared
to
Elsewhere
Overall
Service
Yearly
Average
Calendar Year 2004
46 4.81 4.94 4.74 4.61 4.61 4.84 4.79 4.76
Calendar Year 2005
55 4.86 4.94 4.71 4.52 4.49 4.92 4.80 4.75
Calendar Year 2006
54 4.31 4.66 4.45 4.51 3.83 4.41 4.40 4.37
Calendar Year 2007
52 4.83 4.85 4.85 4.71 4.60 4.90 4.81 4.79
Calendar Year 2008
41 4.61 4.75 4.70 4.51 4.51 4.62 4.57 4.61
1. The increased availability of information on the CDD Web site and improved
informational brochures helped to keep customer wait times to a minimum. The
average customer waiting time in 2008 was 5 minutes, compared to 6.7 minutes
in 2007. However, customer visits in 2008 have decreased from 2007. The
decrease in volume of customers can be attributed to the slowing housing
market.
2. The goal of issuing permits online was reached in November 2008. The permits
available for purchase online at this time are electrical, plumbing and mechanical
permits. Official Payments Corporation administers credit card payments online
and developed a user friendly web application for licensed contractors.
3. As part of our online services, customers who are renewing a licensed facility are
able to do so online. This service allows customers with multiple transactions to
complete them all in one transaction. Having this service available will greatly
reduce staff time during the annual license facility renewal season each year.
4. Provided addressing services to the City of Redmond through September 2008
Due to a lack of funding, the City of Redmond cancelled the contract for services
effective October 2008.
5. CDD staff participated on the statewide Permit System Business Practice
Committee. The committee is focusing on helping the Building Codes Division
design a permit system that will be available to all jurisdictions statewide at no
cost. The State and the software vendor will be visiting CDD to get a first hand
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look at our systems in order to better incorporate some of our capabilities in the
new system design. With our current legacy system having a limited life span
left, this is an important first step in researching available options. We will
continue to take an active role in the process and then monitor the
implementation of the new statewide system next year.
6. Continued to manage our strategic plan for maintaining documents and records
to comply with Oregon Administrative Rules related to document archiving. We
have recently completed scanning all documents that had been stored in the
County Clerk’s archive facility. Current documents are routinely scanned from in-
house files. These documents are transferred to the County Archive facility
where they are maintained until the designated destruction date, while all
permanent documents continue to be scanned and microfilmed. With the
purchase of an oversized document scanner this year, we are able to scan all
documents in-house and are no longer using a vendor for this process. This not
only is a costs savings, but we are also able to have our oversized documents
scanned in a timelier manner.
7. A web application was developed to allow customers to submit construction
plans electronically. Free software was installed for use by the plans examiners
in reviewing electronic plans. The initial tests of this product were very positive,
however due to the slowdown in permit applications, the opportunity to complete
testing of this product has been delayed.
8. The Technology Team continued to assess the equipment used by staff including
computers, software, printers, scanners and audiovisual equipment to ensure
that operational needs were met. The team has developed an initial list of
projects that will enhance customer service, staff efficiency and internal and
external communications. Projects include online permit application processing
making data available to inspectors while in the field, an electronic plan review
project and review of business processes and procedures. This list will be
enhanced or modified to address changing needs and goals of the department.
9. Coordinated Services continued to improve team building, internal
communication and training opportunities. Focus Training sessions with other
divisions provided an opportunity to discuss and clarify code changes, new
policies and procedures, and other topics of timely interest. Additional regular
meetings were held to facilitate communication and coordination between
divisions.
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CODE ENFORCEMENT
The Code Enforcement (CE) program consists of two Code Enforcement Technicians,
supported by a Law Enforcement Technician from the Sheriff’s Department,
management and the operating divisions. Code Enforcement is responsible for
investigating code violation complaints with the overriding goal of achieving voluntary
compliance. If necessary, Code Enforcement may issue citations for prosecution in
circuit court.
2008 Code Enforcement Activity Report
CASE TYPE
NUMBER
OPENED
NUMBER
CLOSED
AVERAGE DAY
TURNAROUND*
Building 88 84 92
Environmental Health 30 32 70
River 2 6 NA
Planning 89 96 109
Lighting 9 8 40
Solid Waste 37 47 123
Total 255 273 87
*Code Enforcement case opened and closed in 2008 calendar year
10. Continued a proactive code enforcement program. Operational focus now
includes investigation of illegal second dwellings, review of temporary use
permits (medical hardship verification, RVs as temporary residence), and
replacement dwelling follow-up.
11. Implemented a citation procedure for Environmental Health code violations within
Bend and Redmond city limits. This procedure was cooperatively developed
through collaboration with the Sheriff’s Office and their police chiefs.
12. Worked cooperatively with the Department of State Lands (DSL), Oregon
Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW), and Oregon Parks and Recreation
(OPRD) in resolution of riverfront and wetland land use violations. Continued
efforts to develop a joint process for violations in national wetlands.
13. Worked collaboratively with the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
(DEQ) to resolve complex environmental health and solid waste code violations.
14. Attended Oregon Code Enforcement Association (OCEA) conferences,
networking and exchanging information to improve operational procedures and
practices. Recently completed OCEA training on Code Enforcement Best
Practices in the Courtroom.
15. Scheduled presentations with county neighborhood associations enhancing a
cooperative approach to enforcement issues. Currently working with associations
to address their area livability concerns.
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16. Collaborated with the Planning Division in the revision of home occupation and
temporary use medical hardship rules. These revisions have improved code
enforceability, while accommodating public demand and use patterns through a
public process.
17. Coordinated and facilitated pre-application meetings involving relevant divisions
(Planning, Environmental Health, and Building Safety) to enhance efficient case
resolution.
18. Proactively addressed new trends in land use violations: Events Centers in Multi
Use Agricultural (MUA) and Exclusive Farm Use (EFU) Zones with notice given
to alleged operators. Collaborated with relevant County departments and
divisions (Planning, Environmental Health, Building Safety Division, County
Legal, County Road Department, Sheriff’s Office and the Board of County
Commissioners).
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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS)
In addition to supporting mapping and geographical analysis needs of each of the
operating divisions, the GIS Analyst/Programmer and GIS Analyst for the program are
responsible for the development and maintenance of the County digital spatial database
and for providing state-of-the-art mapping and data services to local governments,
citizens, and businesses. In addition, a Senior Web Application Developer serves as the
webmaster for the CDD Web site and coordinates the development of web-based staff
and customer service applications.
GIS PROJECTS
19. Continued to train employees, both individually and in groups, on the expanded
use of the Local Area Virtual Atlas (LAVA) program.
20. Provided exemplary customer service to both internal and external customers.
Internal customers received assistance and guidance with regard to in house
computers and peripherals. External customers received quality and professional
services for their GIS related requests.
21. Worked with the Deschutes County Environmental Health Division and the
Deschutes County Health Department to map all public water systems in
Deschutes County. Created geographic data sets for all public water systems
and corresponding wellhead locations in Deschutes County.
22. Updated the Land Use Tracking System by incorporating new Wetland,
Landscape Management and Lot of Record databases.
23. Provided technical support, statistical analysis, and mapping support to the City
of La Pine and multiple consulting firms working in conjunction with the City of La
Pine.
24. Completed a major implementation of the 2007 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
National Wetland Inventory (NWI). This included implementing new NWI wetland
data into Deschutes County’s GIS data and Land Use Tracking System (LUTS).
25. Continued to maintain the zoning layers, including updates and changes, for
each of the incorporated cities within Deschutes County.
26. Continued to work with the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT)
Transportation Planning Analysis Unit (TPAU) in an effort to create transportation
modeling scenarios for the Deschutes County Transportation System Plan.
27. Assisted Long Range planning staff with the Bend Urban Growth Boundary
(UGB) statistical analysis, mapping and public hearing presentation displays.
Also provided technical assistance to the City of Bend Planning Commission
regarding GIS analysis in support of the City of Bend UGB process.
28. Updated and maintained the GIS Metadata, a summary for all GIS data
maintained by CDD for the County GIS program.
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29. Provided mapping/analysis to the Long Range Planning Division in support of the
Comprehensive Plan update.
30. Completed assembly of CDD’s Historic Map Collection. Scanned relevant map
materials and prepared digital files that can be accessed digitally. Maps were
previously stored only at the County Clerk’s office in hardcopy format.
31. Completed mapping of Deschutes County’s Goal 5 Historic resource inventory.
32. Created digital and geographic databases of all valid Conservation
Agreements/Easements required by the county Planning Division.
33. Continued to provide GIS support of the South County High Groundwater Work
Program. Compiled data, reports, maps, and technical analysis for
Environmental Health and the United States Geologic Survey (USGS)
Optimization Modeling and potential load reduction scenarios.
34. Worked with Deschutes County Administration to produce technical maps for the
Deschutes County Recreation Assets Committee.
35. Provided mapping support to Deschutes County Property Management staff in
support of the Redmond Eastside Framework Plan.
WEB PROJECTS
36. Online Ecommerce Restaurant Licensing Renewal Application: Developed an
online ecommerce application to collect payments over the web for restaurant
licensing renewal.
37. Online ECommerce Permit Application: Developed online ecommerce application
to process simple building permit applications, such as electric, plumbing and
mechanical permits. Collect online payments using our credit card processor,
Official Payments Corporation. Application was built using Flex technology and a
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certificate was implemented for security.
38. Inspector Queue: Developed an online application to report the status of the
inspector’s daily inspection schedule.
39. Comprehensive Plan Web site: Designed a Web site for the Comprehensive Plan
process. Includes a community conversation section and a built in calendar.
40. Online Restaurant Evaluation Report Application: Develop an online reporting
application to provide restaurant inspection results to the public. Similar to
Marion County’s application.
41. Electronic Plan Review Application: Developed a pilot application to process
building plans online. Pilot developers submit building plans in digital format
online. Need to integrate into current business processes.
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42. Community Development Online Mapping Application (Intranet): New online
mapping application for internal Community Development use called CDMap.
Provides mapping and reporting capabilities for all information pertaining to
Community Development. Built with easy to use Flex technology, CDMap
contains interactive mapping, printable maps, reports containing Assessor and
Community Development data, charts, Community Development documents, tax
maps, surveys, mailing labels and Exclusive Farm Use analysis capabilities.
43. Online Exclusive Farm Use (EFU) Research Mapping Application: Upgraded
existing desktop EFU application to an online version incorporated into CDMap.
Maintained the same functionality to analyze EFU data and generate maps and
reports for EFU research.
44. Online Road Access Permit Report: Incorporated the road report into our CDMap
application. This report provides a road map and current road information to our
Permit Techs for determining road access permit criteria.
45. Online Restaurant Evaluation Report Application: Develop an online reporting
application to provide restaurant inspection results to the public. Similar to
Marion County’s application.
46. Community Development Online Customer Survey: Used SurveyMonkey.com to
create an online survey for Community Development customers to provide
feedback regarding our customer service to our department.
47. Community Development Internet Content Management: Continue to maintain
our internet site, keeping the content current by providing and publishing the
latest information, forms, news, events, documentation, etc.
48. Community Development Web Support: Continued to provide web support to
staff and customers by answering questions and fixing problems. Also continued
to publish data for staff to the Community Development’s Web site.
49. Internet Usage Reports: Built usage reports to monitor the restaurant application
and the inspector queue application. Also built an administration application to
monitor our ecommerce application.
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BUILDING SAFETY
The Building Official, Dennis Perkins, an Assistant Building Official, 10 Building Safety
Inspectors, and support staff provide construction plan review, consultation and
inspection to assure compliance with national and State building specialty codes.
Deschutes County's Building Safety Division interprets and enforces the state mandated
Building Codes for the people of the community through a process of education and a
clear and fair application of the Specialty Codes. The Division provides all of these
services to the City of Redmond through a contract and provides various services to
Lake, Jefferson and Crook Counties and the State of Oregon Building Codes Division on
an “as needed" basis.
50. The goal to complete all inspection requests within 24 hours has generally been
accomplished. In those cases where the 24 hour inspection time could not be
met, they were given priority and completed the next working day.
51. The division has continued to support the City of Redmond building inspection
program. Over the past year, the City has modified our intergovernmental
agreement to better meet their needs.
52. The division has made a renewed effort to work more closely with all eight fire
departments in our jurisdiction. Together with the fire departments, the division is
working to more closely regulate the placement of propane tanks and service
piping.
53. Residential fire sprinklers are being installed and are being considered to be
mandatory in all new residential construction. The division is training and
ensuring that the local fire departments are consulted when sprinkler system
inspections are required.
54. The division was able to respond to all requests from neighboring jurisdictions for
inspection support through existing intergovernmental agreements.
55. The division has worked to improve consistency in inspections of commercial
structures, which was affected by a number of staff adjustments made this past
year. Staff is being retrained to better provide consistent application of the
Commercial Codes.
56. The inspection staff is utilizing the Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system and
has been successful in making the IVR a tool for reducing data input time and
providing better public access to the daily inspection results.
57. Building Safety continues to work with the Central Oregon Builders Association
(COBA). Monthly meetings are the primary interaction; however, the division has
been asked and has agreed to support COBA in other activities. COBA has also
been invited to review all funding and fee increases proposed by the department.
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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Provide and promote protection of Public Health and the Environment through
education, consultation, and regulation.
The Environmental Health Division (EH) provides plan review, consultation and
inspection of regulated public facilities (restaurants, pools, tourist facilities, schools and
child care centers) and on-site wastewater and dispersal systems. The Division also
regulates public water systems to provide safe drinking water and works with the County
Health Department on a variety of epidemiology programs and issues. In addition, EH is
engaged in the proactive pursuit of protection of groundwater quality in southern
Deschutes County. A staff of 8 provides this range of services.
ADMINISTRATION
58. Reallocated individual workloads and coverage areas per shifting demand.
59. Created electronic shared calendars to coordinate assigned duties and
scheduled time off.
ON-SITE WASTEWATER TREATMENT
60. Assessed 151 sites for feasibility for on-site wastewater treatment and dispersal
systems, down 52% from 2007. Issued 1223 permits and authorizations for new
and existing on-site treatment and dispersal systems, down 31% from 2007.
61. Performed 1,345 inspections to ensure proper siting, installation or abandonment
of on-site wastewater treatment and dispersal systems, down 28% from 2007.
62. Created attachments for permits with standardized inspection procedures.
63. Permitted and inspected the retrofitting of 8 conventional septic systems and the
installation of 8 new systems with denitrifying technology, bringing the total to 65
homes treating their wastewater to standards necessary to ensure safe drinking
water in South County.
64. Finished the first full year of Operation and Maintenance billing and
recordkeeping for the 166 septic systems requiring annual reporting per OAR
340-71. The compliance rate with this program is about 96%.
65. Created and implemented a questionnaire to better understand applicant
Authorization Notice applications.
66. Created electronic folders to store product information.
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67. Published article in the Journal of Hydrologic Engineering entitled, “Overview of
the Field Test of Innovative On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems during the
La Pine National Demonstration Project.”
GROUNDWATER PROTECTION PROGRAM FOR SOUTH DESCHUTES COUNTY
68. Continued to support the Board of County Commissioners during their fact-
finding phase following public hearings on the proposed rule for on-site system
upgrades. Support included responding to requests for information from the
Board and the public and updating public information materials, including the
project Web site at www.deschutes.org/cdd/gpp.
69. Supported the Board of County Commissioners during final hearing, deliberation
and decision on the proposed Local Rule. The Board decided unanimously to
adopt the rule on July 23, 2008. Support included supplying information as
requested and finalizing ordinance, code and resolution language and exhibits.
70. Completed the short term implementation plan for the Local Rule. Completed
work on implementation plan tasks in anticipation of the October 23, 2008
effective date of the Local Rule.
71. Completed changes to the permit database system in Accuterm to track nitrogen
reduction system installations and provide property-specific information about
performance standards and upgrade requirements.
72. Drafted the long range groundwater protection plan for south Deschutes County
including long-term financial assistance and groundwater monitoring programs.
73. Submitted and received approval of the final report for the Groundwater
Protection Project from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Completed
and closed the grant. Posted the final report on the project Web site.
74. Received the published report for the identification of nitrogen reduction
processes in sand filters from the USGS entitled, “Mass balance and isotope
effects during nitrogen transport through septic tank systems with packed-bed
(sand) filters.” The field sampling in support of this study was completed using
new and established sand filters located in Deschutes County.
FOOD INSPECTION PROTECTION PROGRAM
75. Performed 1,680 Inspections on restaurants, temporary food booths, mobile food
units, commissaries, warehouses, and bed and breakfasts.
76. Provided plan review for 90 new or remodeled restaurants.
77. Tested 1,019 food handlers in-house or out in the community.
78. Helped in making the restaurant scores and inspections available to the public
through the CDD Web site. Recorded 7,696 hits on the Web site in 2008.
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79. Entered into an agreement to provide an internet site to allow Food Handler
testing online.
80. Implemented online renewal licensing on the CDD W eb site for customer
convenience.
81. Deputized three Environmental Health Specialists who are now able to issue
citations for compliance issues at Licensed Facilities.
82. Investigated 42 significant complaints about foodborne illnesses.
83. Worked with the Health Department to investigate the foodborne illness outbreak
at the Deschutes County Jail.
DRINKING WATER PROGRAM
84. Investigated 36 water quality alerts (5 E.Coli, 27 Coliform, 4 Chemical) with same
day response time.
85. Addressed 3 Significant Non-Compliers (SNCs are systems with a history of
non-compliance).
86. Responded to 7 violations (unaddressed violations become SNCs).
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87. Conducted 40 sanitary surveys (comprehensive inspections of the source,
treatment, storage, distribution and management to evaluate the system’s ability
to provide safe water).
88. Provided professional technical and regulatory assistance to public water
systems in and around Deschutes County.
89. Responded to an increasing number of inquiries from private well owners and
non-public systems.
90. Conducted 14 on-site consultations to assist systems in developing required
emergency response plans and received 15 more completed plans.
91. Continued to train additional staff to assist with growing program.
92. Continued to work on the grant funded water system mapping project with GIS
staff.
93. Participated on a statewide committee and awarded a third party trainer contract
with Oregon Association of Water Utilities (OAWU) to teach Groundwater
Operators Courses required for operator certification.
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POOLS, SPAS, AND TOURIST FACILITIES
94. Performed 371 pool and spa inspections.
95. Performed 37 tourist accommodation inspections.
96. Reviewed 9 pool/spa plans.
97. Taught a spring Pool Operators Training Class attended by 43 operators and
developed a Powerpoint presentation for this class.
98. Worked with the State Health Division to edit and rewrite existing pool rules.
99. Worked to educate the community of pool/spa operators about the new Federal
Main Drain legislation, the Virginia Graeme Baker Act (VGB). Sent out letters
and email to all operators in June and posted several articles and bulletins on the
County pool Web site to educate operators. Distributed a State Bulletin
regarding VGB (issued on August 25, 2007) to operators during routine
inspections. Consulted with numerous operators on hundreds of vessels and the
required structural changes, maximum flow rates and approved grate designs.
SCHOOLS
100. Completed all 104 National School Lunch Program inspections for 52 schools in
several school districts serving over 19,000 meals per day.
101. Continued to assist schools in the implementation of required Hazard Analysis
and Critical Control Point (HACCP) plans and Standard Operating Procedures.
102. Continued to improve consistency amongst all four sanitarians conducting
inspections.
CHILDCARE
103. Completed 100% of inspections for 70 licensed child care facilities.
104. Began cross-referencing drinking water sources and on-site septic permits to
rural child care homes to ensure compliance with Drinking Water and
Department of Environmental Quality rules.
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PLANNING
PROVIDING COURTEOUS, TIMELY, AND PROFESSIONAL LAND USE PLANNING SERVICES
THROUGH INNOVATIVE, COST-EFFECTIVE, AND COMMUNITY-BASED SOLUTIONS.
The Planning Division consists of 13 employees, including an Administrative Secretary
under the supervision of the Planning Director, Nick Lelack. Current Planning includes a
Principal Planner, 3 Senior Planners, two Associate Planners and an Assistant Planner.
Current Planning handles individual land use applications, zoning review, sign-off for
building and septic permits and information to the public on all land use related issues. It
is also responsible for all addressing and road naming in the rural County. Long Range
Planning includes a Principal Planner, 2 Senior Planners, and an Associate Planner.
Long Range Planning conducts public involvement to consider land use policy, updates
the County Comprehensive Plan and zoning regulations and coordinates with the cities
and agencies on planning projects.
CURRENT PLANNING
105. Current Planning received 832 land use applications in the year 2008. This
compares with 985 applications for the year 2007, a 15% decrease, and 1,090 in
2006.
106. There were 22 appeals filed in the year 2008. This compares with 21 appeals in
the year 2007, a 5% increase, and 12 appeals in 2006.
107. There were 53 applications reviewed by the County hearings officers in the year
2008. This compares with 80 in 2007 and 46 in 2006. Eighteen decisions were
appealed to the Board of County Commissioners in 2008. This compares with 12
appeals in 2007, a 50% increase, and 7 appeals in 2006.
108. There were 11appeals to the Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) in 2008. This
compares with 2 appeals to LUBA in 2007 and 6 appeals in 2006.
109. Current Planning met with 3,026 customers in 2008. This compares with 4,116
customers in 2007, a 26% decrease, and 5,227 customers in 2006.
110. Received and processed all land use applications for the City of La Pine in
accordance with the Intergovernmental Agreement.
111. There were 7 Measure 37/49 vested rights determinations rendered by County
Hearings Officers in 2008.
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PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT
PLANNING COMMISSION:
112. Reviewed and made recommendations on the 2008-2009 Community
Development Work Plan.
113. Planning Commission recommendations were made to the Board of County
Commissioners on the following text and plan amendments and other items:
Sunriver Town Center
Aspen Lakes (Cluster development conversion to destination resort)
Bend Urban Growth Boundary proposal
Geographic Information System Zone Map
Temporary Medical Hardship (for RVs)
Deadlines to Complete Land Use Permits
Mass Gathering Permits (4 Peaks & Jeld Wen Tradition)
Noise Permits (Bend Airport Runway Replacement & ODOT Repaving of
Highway 97)
Weddings in MUA-10 zone
After-the-fact partitions to legitimize improperly created parcels.
Small hydroelectric facilities in the Open Space & Conservation
(OS&C) zone
Transferable Development Credit text amendment for the La Pine
Neighborhood Planning Area
114. Completed a Community Involvement Report for 2007 for the State Citizen
Involvement Advisory Committee.
115. Initiated the public process for updating the County comprehensive plan and
hosted informal discussions on the following topics:
August: Growth and Community Involvement
September: Rural Lands - Farm and Forest
October: Rural Lands - Rural Reserves, Destination Resorts
November: Built Environment - Rural Residential, Economy, Housing,
Urbanization, Natural Hazards
December: Natural Resources - Rivers, Wetlands, Riparian Areas,
Fish and Wildlife
STAFF:
116. Coordinated with the Board of County Commissioners to fill three Planning
Commissioner vacancies. Reappointed two planning commissioners as part of a
process to arrange terms to ensure commissioner appointments are
appropriately staggered.
117. Assured meeting materials are available for easy access by the public on the
CDD Web site.
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118. Maintained a web page for pending code amendments for easy access by the
public.
119. Monitored and reported on the progress of the State Task Force on Land Use
(The Big Look).
120. Prepared press releases on controversial topics of discussion to alert the public.
COORDINATION WITH OTHER JURISDICTIONS AND AGENCIES
BEND COORDINATION
URBAN GROWTH BOUNDARY (UGB) EXPANSION:
121. Attended fifteen interagency coordination meetings with City staff.
122. Attended ten Technical Advisory Committee meetings.
123. Attended May 2008 City of Bend public facility open house.
124. Attended twenty-five joint Bend Planning Commission and County Planning
Commission liaison work sessions.
125. Attended two Board of County Commissioners and Bend City Council work
sessions in June and September 2008.
126. Participated in three joint Bend and Deschutes County Planning Commission
public hearings in January, June and October 2008.
127. Coordinated with Bend staff to amend Deschutes County Comprehensive Plan
policies, Comprehensive Plan map, Transportation System Plan map, zoning
(DCC Title 19 – Bend Urban Growth Area), and zoning map.
128. Attended Bend Planning Commission and Deschutes County Planning
Commission deliberation meetings in October and November 2008.
129. Participated in two Board of County Commissioner work sessions in November
2008.
130. Participated in joint Board of County Commissioner and Bend City Council public
hearing in November 2008.
131. Attended Bend City Council deliberation meetings in December 2008.
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REDMOND COORDINATION
132. Attended collaborative meetings with the City of Redmond, Department of State
Lands (DSL), Oregon Military Department and Deschutes County in September
and November 2008.
133. Assisted in the development and adoption of the Eastside Framework Plan in
conjunction with the County’s Properties and Facilities Department.
SISTERS COORDINATION
134. Responded to City of Sisters inquiries about siting a landfill in the unincorporated
area of Sisters’ 2005 UGB Expansion, County ordinances relating to holding
zones and exception process in October 2008.
135. Attended a joint meeting of the Board of County Commissioners and the Sisters
City Council to assist in answering questions on the comprehensive plan and
destination resorts.
LA PINE COORDINATION
136. The Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development approved the
Coordinated Population forecast in August 2008.
137. Drafted amendments to the Urbanization Chapter of Deschutes County
Comprehensive Plan (DCC 23.48) to recognize a conservative twenty-year
population forecast for the City of La Pine that can then be used by city officials
and the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development to estimate
the City's twenty-year land need and the location of a Urban Growth Boundary.
138. Worked with the Oregon Department of Housing and Community Development
(OHCD) to develop a plan for affordable housing and other compatible uses on
the County owned community facility zoned property. OHCD will develop a
request for proposals and/or solicitation of a master developer.
139. Worked with the Bend/La Pine School District to adopt an agreement regarding a
proposed school site.
GRANTS
140. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) – WETLAND PROJECT
DEVELOPMENT GRANT:
Submitted a $350,000 grant proposal for a 2008 EPA Wetland Project
Development Grant.
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Coordinated with the Washington D.C. Congressional delegation, Deschutes
Resources Conservancy, Upper Deschutes Watershed Council, Deschutes
Basin Board of Control, EPA-Region 10, Oregon Water Resources
Department, City of Bend, and other stakeholders to receive their formal
support.
141. OREGON DEPARTMENT OF LAND CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT
(DLCD) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GRANT:
Awarded a $90,000 technical assistance grant to help fund a technical
committee and associated public involvement process to address land-use
and water quality issues south of Sunriver to the Klamath County border.
142. OREGON DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (ODOT):
TRANSPORTATION GROWTH MANAGEMENT GRANT:
Obtained a $100,000 grant to update the Deschutes County Transportation
System Plan.
143. GROUNDWATER PROTECTION PROGRAM (FEDERAL EPA):
Submitted final federal forms and officially closed-out the grant with U.S.
EPA-Region 10.
144. WATER QUALITY COOPERATIVE GRANT (FEDERAL USGS):
Submitted final federal forms and officially closed-out the grant with U.S.
EPA-Region 10.
PROJECTS
SOUTH COUNTY GROUNDWATER PROTECTION PROJECT
145. Attended Deschutes County, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and
Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development two-day interagency
meeting in January 2008.
146. Attended Board of County Commissioner, Oregon Department of Environmental
Quality and Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development work
session in January 2008.
147. Coordinated with facilitator, and Administrator’s office to distribute packets for a
Financial Assistance Advisory Committee. Attended and recorded six meetings
from January to May 2008.
148. Attended and recorded testimony delivered at public hearing with the Board of
County Commissioners in La Pine regarding a revised Local Rule in March 2008.
149. Attended Board of County Commissioner deliberation of a Local Rule in April
2008.
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150. Participated with Oregon Water Wonderland I and II, Oregon Department of
Environmental Quality, and Oregon Department of Land Conservation and
Development in May 2008 to discuss Goal 11 and the sewer annexation process.
151. Attended a public hearing with the Board of County Commissioners in Bend
regarding a revised Local Rule in July 2008.
152. Participated with Sunriver, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, and
Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development in July 2008 to
discuss opportunities to extend sewer service into adjoining rural neighborhoods.
153. Participated with House Interim Committee on Energy and the Environment
about Local Rule and Groundwater Protection Program in September 2008.
OTHER
154. Continued tracking of destination resorts to ensure they are meeting the required
housing ratio. Worked with Eagle Crest to obtain the needed information through
a survey.
155. Deschutes Steelhead Reintroduction Meetings
Reviewed four Request for Proposals regarding an Endangered Species
Act (ESA) Risk Assessment for Central Oregon Cities and Counties.
Completed memorandum to County Administrator summarizing
Deschutes County Comprehensive Plan and land use ordinances relating
to natural resources.
156. 2008 Housing Unit and Population Questionnaire
Coordinated with Assessor and County Administrator offices.
Questionnaire submitted to Portland State University in August 2008
Preliminary forecast announced in November 2008
Final forecast certified in December 2008
157. Conference Presentations
Upper Deschutes River Coalition (40th Anniversary of Wild Scenic River
Act) – Promise of Partnerships.
Oregon Planning Institute (2008) - Big Planning Projects for Small Cities
Oregon Planning Institute (2008) - System Planning Focus
Oregon Department of Transportation Fall Development Review
Conference - County's experience with destination resorts
Prepared a Destination Resort and Transportation Impact PowerPoint for
current planner presentation at 2008 Association of Oregon Counties
Annual Conference
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158. Historical Landmarks Commission
Staff to the Historical Landmarks Commission, responsible for processing
county historic land use applications.
Coordinated with the Board of County Commissioners to appoint a county
representative to the Historical Landmarks Commission.
Processed a request of an approval of a landscape plan and fence
surrounding a new fish screen.
159. Skyline Forest
Participated with County Administrator, Oregon Department of Land
Conservation and Development and Oregon Department of Forestry staff
discussion of Skyline Forest in August 2008.
160. Destination resorts
Coordinated with the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and
Development in analyzing destination resorts in Central Oregon.
CODE AMENDMENTS
STAFF INITIATED:
161. Mini Storage Text Amendment adopted in January 2008.
162. Geographic Information System Zone Map amendment adopted in May 2008.
163. Temporary Medical Hardship (for RVs) amendment adopted in July 2008.
164. Amateur radio facility amendment adopted in August 2008.
165. Temporary Medical Hardship (for RVs) amendment adopted in September 2008.
APPLICANT INITIATED:
166. Sunriver Urban Unincorporated Community provisions to add a new Town Center
District adopted June 2008.
167. Wedding activity in Multiple Use Agricultural zone amendment, denied November
2008.
168. Cluster development provisions to except certain development standards when a
cluster development (Aspen Lakes) converts to a destination resort, denied
November 2008.
169. Transferable Development Credit text amendment for the La Pine Neighborhood
Planning Area (application pending).
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170. Wedding activity in Exclusive Farm Use zone amendment (application pending).
171. Title 22 code amendment to incorporate language from ORS 92, allowing for
after-the-fact partitions to legitimize improperly created parcels.
172. Amend Chapter 15.08, Signs, to address multiple variance requests in La Pine
(application pending).
173. Amend Chapter 18.16, EFU, to be consistent with ORS 215.284(7) (application
pending).
174. Amend Chapter 18.16, EFU, to allow for processing of aggregate in conjunction
with road projects (application pending).
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE:
175. Rewrote the Comprehensive Plan to provide the public with a user-friendly
version. The rewrite, called the Working Comprehensive Plan, will be used to
analyze existing goals and policies.
176. Presented an overview of the work program to the Planning Commission and
Board in June 2008.
177. Coordinated with the County Public Communications Coordinator for media
releases announcing upcoming Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee
(Planning Commission) meetings.
178. Created a schedule for the plan update and a public input plan.
179. Promoted the comprehensive plan update in interviews on Daybreak and Direct
Connect (KOHD) as well as Good Morning Central Oregon and Inside Deschutes
County. Also conducted a number of radio and printed press interviews.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2109386173313591485&hl=en
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3297641395057900761&hl=en
180. Coordinated with Senior Web Applications Developer, to develop a
Comprehensive Plan Update Web site.
(http://lava5.deschutes.org/cdd/compplan/index.cfm)
181. Attended a joint meeting with the Board of County Commissioners and the
Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee for a discussion of growth and
community involvement in August 2008.
182. Steering Committee schedule mailed out to 42,500 property owners with the
county tax bills in the unincorporated area.
183. Comprehensive Plan Steering Commission held the following meetings in 2008:
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Farm and Forest panel discussion in September.
Rural Reserves and Destination Resorts discussion in October.
Rural Development, Housing, Economic Development, Urbanization and
Natural Hazards discussion in November.
Deschutes River Corridor and Fish and Wildlife discussion in December.
184. Six listening sessions were held around the county in October and November
2008 to hear from the community regarding land use. The county was divided
into seven management areas for analysis and a meeting was held in a central
location for each of the five areas with population.
Sisters City Hall
Redmond School District
Deschutes Services Center
La Pine Senior Center
Brothers School
Terrebonne Community School
185. A schedule was prepared for the listening sessions and sent to email lists
including government and non-government agencies and the public located in
the rural communities of each management area. The flyer was also distributed
at each listen session meeting and sent out as a press release to the numerous
local newspapers.
186. Besides listening sessions, the county contacted 159 governmental and quasi-
governmental agencies and 28 community organizations with an offer to meet
and discuss potential issues or lead a presentation and discussion with their
group on comprehensive plan issues. The list below identifies actions from
August to December 2008:
Project Wildfire
Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council
Central Oregon Irrigation District
Bend Municipal Airport Group
Central Oregon Real Estate Governmental Affairs Committee
Bureau of Land Management
Project Wildfire and Community Wildfire Protection Plan representatives
La Pine Fire District Board
Upper Deschutes Watershed Council, Deschutes River Conservancy
Oregon Military Department
187. Organized and held a destination resort stakeholders meeting to discuss
potential options. Created alternatives for destination resort remapping and a
process to analyze properties that want to be added to the resort map.
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TRANSPORTATION PLANNING
188. Maintained the CDD Web site related to long range planning and transportation
planning issues.
189. Awarded $100,000 grant from ODOT/DLCD to update Transportation System
Plan (TSP).
190. Held open houses in September 2008 on TSP update in Bend, La Pine,
Redmond, Sisters, Terrebonne, and Tumalo.
191. Awarded a $200,000 grant from ODOT Bicycle and Pedestrian Program to add
sidewalks along B Avenue in Terrebonne and sidewalks, bike lanes, and
bioswales to U.S. 97 through the community.
192. Coordinated with the Bureau of Land Management and the County Road
Department on the environmental process to identify a footprint for 19th Street
between southern Redmond and Deschutes Junction.
193. Participated in ODOT-funded refinement planning projects for Highway 97.
These projects included:
US97/US20 Refinement Plan (Bend area)
Wickiup Junction interchange or bypass
U.S. 20 in Tumalo
Southern extension of U.S. 97 Re-Route in Redmond
194. Coordinated with the Department of State Lands on the master planning of a
Bureau of Land Management property south of the County Fairgrounds (part of
South Redmond Collaborative Group).
195. Worked with the County Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, including
completion of the GIS-based regional bike guide (road routes), County Trails
Plan and Web site upgrades.
196. Worked with the City of Bend on projects relating to UGB expansions and
designation of Urban Reserve Areas.
197. Worked with the City of Redmond on the update of their TSP with emphasis on
19th Street.
198. Worked with the City of Sisters on the update of their TSP, especially as it
pertains to potential alternate routes around Sisters.
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COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
199. TRANSPORTATION RELATED COMMITTEES:
Bend Metropolitan Planning Organization Technical Advisory Committee.
South Redmond Area Collaborative Planning Group to address transportation
issues, including 19th Street and Pronghorn secondary access.
La Pine Transportation Advisory Committee.
Commute Options Working Group
Deschutes County Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
Oregon Solutions Deschutes County Transportation Coordination Project
Central Oregon Transportation Advisory Committee Rail Plan Technical
Committee
ODOT N. 97 Technical Management Team
City of Bend 97/Cooley Mid-Term Solution Technical Advisory Committee
City of Sisters TSP Technical Advisory Committee
200. OTHER COMMITTEES:
Project Wildfire
Participated in Monthly Meetings as a Board appointed member
Deschutes River Mitigation and Enhancement Committee
Attended monthly meetings as Secretary
Draft monthly minutes
Coordinate with the Board to fill vacancies
Provisional Advisory Committee
Attended quarterly meetings
Bend Parks and Recreation District
Participated in 2008 CIP/SDC Advisory Group
Association of Oregon Planning Directors
Participated in selected meetings
Prepared a presentation and led a discussion on destination resorts
Chronic Health Advisory Committee
Participated in selected meeting