Land Use Notices 2020

Below are the 2020 Land Use Notices for the Summit West Neighborhood District. Land Use Notices by year are available through the Land Use Notice Page

Notice

Public hearings Feb 19th on Pahlisch treeline Development

1/31/2020

Public hearings will be held before the City Council on two aspects of the planned development on Anderson Ranch along Skyline Ranch Road. First, Pahlisch Homes is requesting that the property be annexed to the City of Bend. Then, the Council is being asked to approve the community master plan, which will create the Treeline Development.

The plan calls for 65 homes, including 12 town homes, and 6.9 acres of open space.
Extensions of Brickyard St. and Skyline Ranch Rd. will run through the development.

The hearings will be at the same Council meeting on Feb. 19th at 7:00 pm in the Council chambers at City Hall.

Please see the attached notices for details on submitting written comments, including contact information and project numbers. The site plan is also attached

Notice

Rio Lobo SHevlin West Master plan and Annexation approved by city

1/17/20200

The City Council has approved annexation of the expansion area that includes the Shevlin West development owned by Rio Lobo. They also approved the master plan for the 40-acre community, which will have 116 homes and a neighborhood park.

These are final decisions that become effective today, Jan 17th.

Notice

Amended application for Short-term rental permit on Flagline Dr
1/17/20201

A second notice has been received regarding a permit for a whole house short-term rental at 356 NW Flagline Dr in Skyliner Summit. The original application (posted here on 12/18/19) was for a 6-bedroom permit; the amended application calls for 5 bedrooms. The City indicated that the home had only five qualified parking spaces.

Notice

March 13th deadline for written comments on Rio Lobo "Shevlin West" subdivision
2/29/20200

Comments will be taken until March 13th on the proposed 116-home subdivision on 40 acres known as Shevlin West. The project will connect to existing streets off of Shevlin Park Rd. at Mt. Hood Dr., McClain Dr., and Jesse Pl.

The notice below regards the pending review of the application and includes contact information and the project number.

Notice

Outcrop Neighborhood Set to Break Ground on COCC Property

2/26/20200

The following information is based on a COCC press release:

The Outcrop neighborhood of 16 single-family homes, many with accessory dwelling units, will break ground on March 4th. Located along Reserve Camp Rd., this is the first stage in developing the college's 49-acre property on the southwest corner of Shevlin Park Rd. and Mt. Washington Dr.

The development is named for a preserved section of basalt outcroppings on the east border of the lots. The new subdivision will occupy a 12-acre parcel on the southwest side of Central Oregon Community College’s Campus Village. COCC will retain ownership of the land and lease the ground to the homeowners.

William Smith Properties Inc. (WSPI), the Bend-based development group behind the Old Mill District, is the project’s master developer. Curtis Homes, with prior experience in Bend’s NorthWest Crossing, Tetherow, and Aubrey Butte neighborhoods, is the homebuilder.

The construction of the first 16 homes will take place on approximately five acres. Additional residences will likely be built on the remaining seven acres once sales of the first phase of homes are complete. Harcourts The Garner Group Real Estate will be the real estate agency selling the homes.

Notice

Short-term rental application in Valhalla Heights
3/24/20200

A permit for a whole-house STR has been filed for 2621 NW Marken Street. The deadline for written comments is April 2nd. Please see the below notice for details.

Notice

Anderson Ranch Treeline project annexed by the city of bend

3/18/20201

The City Council has officially annexed 28.3 acres to the city, approving the master plan for the Treeline subdivision, which will have 65 single family homes, including 12 townhomes, and 6.9 acres of open space.

The decision is subject to appeals filed with LUBA by March 24th. See the notice below for more details.

Notice

TR permit application on Mt. Washington Dr.
4/1/20200

An application for a whole-house short-term rental permit has been filed for a 3BR home at 121 NW Mt. Washington Dr. This is south of the roundabout with Skyliners Rd.

The deadline for written comments is April 15th. See the notice below for details.

Notice

Medical building proposed for NWX
4/1/20200

A new 2-story medical building will be built along York Drive in NorthWest Crossing, pending approval by the City of the application by Dr. Rich MacDonnell of MyMD Personal Medicine.

Written comments will be taken until Tuesday, April 7th. See the notice below for details.

Notice

Side yard setback variance in Discovery West
5/26/2020

An application for a variance has been submitted for a new home in Phase 1 of the Discovery West development. The variance would decrease the required side yard setback from 10' to 7'6" on each side.

Please see the below notice for details on how to submit comments, which must be received by June 9th.

Notice

65-lot subdivision as part of Treeline Master Plan
5/7/2020

A land division application has been submitted for part of the Anderson Ranch property west of Skyline Ranch Road and south of Shevlin Meadow Drive. Located within the Treeline Master Plan previously approved by the City, this will create 65 single family lots, including 12 townhomes, on 28 acres.

The deadline for written comments is May 21st. See the notice below for contact details.

Notice

Addition of two units to an existing home to create a triplex
6/22/20200 Comments

(Note: this property is in River West Neighborhood Association, rather than Summit West; SWNA received notice because the property is adjacent to the boundary of SWNA. Residents who live on the south side of Troon Ave may be interested in this application. Under a new state law and under city code, triplexes are allowed on single family lots.)

The deadline for written comments is July 6th. Please see the attached notice for contact details.

The owner of 1828 SW Knoll Ave in the Overturf Butte subdivision is proposing to create a triplex by adding two new units on a property with an existing single family home.

The property is located on the south side of Overturf Butte and north of Simpson Ave, on the north side of Knoll Ave. There is an existing two-story, 1,408 square foot single family dwelling. The proposed building location is in front of the existing home, nearer the street, in an area of clearing with the least amount of slope.

The application is for the addition of a 1,723 square foot, two-story, two-unit dwelling structure. The proposed two-story, two-unit dwelling will comprise a single-story west unit that has 827 sq. ft. of living space, 60.6 sq. ft. of storage, and 179 sq. ft. of porch & deck. The two-story east unit has 859 sq. ft. of living space, 60 sq. ft. of storage, and 190 sq. ft. of porch & deck.

Notice

Public Hearing Aug 24 on code updates adding new development alternatives
7/28/2020

The Planning Commission will hold a hearing at its regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Monday, August 24th regarding two code update packages. The hearings will be held via a virtual meeting platform.

For more information about how to submit written comments, see the attached notices.

To listen to or participate in the meeting, click here. Then scroll down to "Upcoming Events" and click on the "Agenda" for Aug. 24th. (Agendas are generally posted during the preceding week.) Details will be at the top of the agenda.

The draft code update documents are attached below, following each of the notices.

Among many code changes, the first package conforms Bend's development code to a new state law requiring that cities allow duplexes and triplexes in all residential zones where single family homes are allowed. They will now be permitted on 4,000 s.f. lots in RS zones. (A later update will address fourplexes, which the state also now requires.)

The major addition to the code is a new Chapter 3.8, called Development Alternatives, which begins on page 33. It addresses the following types of housing:

Micro-Unit developments (also called SROs) (new)
Small Dwelling Unit developments (including lots of 1,500–3,999 s.f) (new)
Infill developments (Shared Lanes & Mid-block Lanes, Flag-lots, T-courts, and Shared Courts) (revised)
Cottage Housing developments (relocated from another chapter)
Courtyard Housing developments (relocated from another chapter, plus revisions)
Zero Lot Line developments (new)
Urban Dwelling Sites (new) (this is the subject of the 2nd notice and document attached below)

Notice

CIty Council HEARING Aug 19 ON BEND'S TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PLAN

7/28/2020

The City Council will hold the next public hearing leading to adoption of the new Transportation System Plan on Wednesday, August 19th using an online platform. For more details on participating in the meeting or submitting written comments, see the attached notice.

Notice

Public Hearing July 27 & 28 on adoption of Bend's Transportation System Plan
7/17/2020

A public hearing will be held before the Planning Commission as the first step toward adoption of the City's new Transportation System Plan. The hearing will be conducted over two evenings, beginning at 5:30 pm on Monday, July 27th and Tuesday, July 28th using an online platform. For more details on participating in the meeting or submitting written comments, see the attached notice.

For more information on the public hearings, see: Transportation Plan Website

For a 15-minute recorded overview of the Transportation Plan, please go here: Bend's New Transportation Plan Presentation (Video)

For a PowerPoint overview of the Transportation Plan, please click here: Overview of Bend’s New Transportation Plan (Summary Presentation)

To review the draft Transportation Plan, please go here: Draft Transportation Plan

Written comments can be sent to: kswirsky@bendoregon.gov.

Notice

Modification & Variances for the "grove" project in NWX
7/8/2020

West Bend Property Company previously received approval for a 3-building mixed use development on the northwest corner of the roundabout at Mt. Washington Dr. & Crossing Dr. The project is under construction at this time.

The developers are asking to remove the planned stacked-parking system within the 33-unit multifamily residential building. They also want to eliminate 22 parking spaces, reducing the approved 129 spaces to 107.

In addition, they want to remove a vegetated cover over part of a surface parking lot, and decrease the site landscaping from the required minimum of 15% to 11.4%.

Written comments must be received or postmarked by Wednesday, July 22, 2020. See the attached notice for contact details and other information.

Notice

NLA position statement and survey on proposed micro units
8/23/2020

As noted in the previous post below, the Planning Commission and City Council will consider an update to the Bend Development Code that includes a new chapter on development alternatives, including small dwelling unit developments, zero lot line developments, and micro unit developments. Micro units (more commonly called single room occupancy or SRO units) have prompted some controversy due to their history in other cities.

The NLA (Neighborhood Leadership Alliance, a standing committee reporting to the CIty Council) has submitted comments on the proposal to the Planning Commission, which will hold a public hearing on Monday, Aug. 24th at 5:30 pm (see the previous post for details).

The following document contains the NLA comments and the results of a survey on micro units which was responded to by 284 members of the neighborhood associations. About two-thirds of the respondents were opposed to allowing micro units.

Notice

City Council Public Hearing on Development Alternatives Oct 7th

9/18/2020

The Council will hold a virtual public hearing on Wednesday, Oct 7th at 7:00 pm on the proposed changes to the Bend Development Code.

Instructions on how to watch the hearing or provide verbal testimony will be posted at www.bendoregon.gov/councilagenda prior to the meeting.

Notice

Public meeting on plans for Shevlin Health & Wellness Center

9/15/2020

Taylor Brooks LLC is continuing development for the three (3) remaining properties within the Shevlin Health & Wellness Center, located at the intersection of Crossing Drive and Shevlin Park Rd.

A neighborhood open house will be held Tuesday, Oct 6th from 4:30-6:00 pm to provide information about development concepts and solicit public input. See below notice for details on the meeting.

Notice

City Council Work Session on Code update, including micro units
9/11/2020

The City Council is holding a virtual work session on September 16, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. to review Bend Development Code amendments for micro-unit developments.

Attendance instructions will be posted on the Council agenda at www.bendoregon.gov/councilagenda prior to the meeting. The work session issue summary, proposed amendments, and public comments are also posted on the agenda.

Notice

Short-term Rental in Skyliner Summit
10/17/2020

An application has been submitted for a whole house STR permit for 42 NW Skyliner Summit Loop. Please see the attached notice for information on submitting written comments, which must be received or postmarked by Oct. 29th

Notice

Public Hearings on code changes to public comment periods and notification requirements
10/15/2020

Proposed code changes could expand public comment periods and notification requirements for some types of land use development applications.

Public hearings will be held to discuss the proposed changes, as follows:

Oct. 26th, 5:30 p.m., Planning Commission Work Session
Nov. 9th, 5:30 p.m., Planning Commission Public Hearing
Dec. 2nd, 7 p.m., City Council Public Hearing

These will be virtual meetings. Watch the Planning Commission and City Council webpages for information about how to participate in or watch these public meetings. See the attached notice for details on how to submit written comments.

The Neighborhood Leadership Alliance (NLA), a City Council advisory committee made up of representatives from the neighborhood associations, worked with City of Bend staff to identify and recommend potential amendments to the Bend Development Code (BDC) about public meeting notification and public comment processes for Type II and Type III development applications. The proposed code changes are the result of nearly two years of neighborhood outreach by the NLA.

When an applicant seeks a Type II permit, the City notifies property owners within 250 feet of the application site by mail and opens a 14-day comment period for the public to provide input. The NLA recommended extending the public comment period to 16 days.

A Type III application is where the City Council, Planning Commission, or a Hearings Officer makes the final decision after a public hearing. The NLA recommended that the City increase notification areas from 250 feet to 500 feet for Type III hearings.

Some Type II and Type III development applications require a developer to hold a neighborhood public meeting before submitting an application to the City. The NLA recommended increasing the notification period for these meetings from 14 to 21 days.

For both Type II and Type III development applications, the NLA has recommended that notification signs posted on the site remain posted throughout the duration of the public comment period and be legible from the “public way,” such as the street.

Notice

Addition of a duplex to an existing single family home on Knoll Ave
10/4/2020

The City is accepting written comments on a proposal to create a "triplex" by building a new duplex in front of an existing home at 1828 SW Knoll Ave, in the Overturf Butte subdivision. Comments must be received or postmarked by Oct. 16th. See the notice below for contact details and the project number.

Notice

Learn how to use the City's New Online Permit Center in training sessions Dec 2nd-15th

11/21/2020

The City of Bend's new Online Permit Center will go live on Monday, Dec. 14th. This new software platform replaces ePlans. In an effort to prepare users for the launch, the City is offering several online training webinars providing an overview of the new system, including demonstrations of its key features.

These training sessions will be offered via Zoom. Please click on one of the links below to register for one of the webinars. To register online, click here.

Webinars will be offered for three types of users:

1) Applicants and Consultants:

Wednesday, December 2 at 9am
Monday, December 7 at 10am
Thursday, December 10 at 12pm
Thursday, December 15 at 10amTues

2) Contractors and Project Mangers:

Thursday, December 3 at 8am
Tuesday, December 8 at 12pm
Thursday, December 10 at 3pm
Monday, December 14 at 12pmMon

3) General Public:

Friday, December 4 at 12pm
Wednesday, December 9 at 12pm

Please log in a few minutes early, as the training will begin on time. Microphones will be muted during the overview of the software, but there will be time for questions and comments at the end of the session.

If you are unable to attend one of the sessions, you will be able to access recordings of the training sessions on the Permit Center webpage.

Notice

Learn how to use the City's New Online Permit Center in training sessions Dec 2nd-15th
11/21/2020

The City of Bend's new Online Permit Center will go live on Monday, Dec. 14th. This new software platform replaces ePlans. In an effort to prepare users for the launch, the City is offering several online training webinars providing an overview of the new system, including demonstrations of its key features.

These training sessions will be offered via Zoom. Please click on one of the links below to register for one of the webinars. To register online, click here.

Webinars will be offered for three types of users:
1) Applicants and Consultants:
Wednesday, December 2 at 9am
Monday, December 7 at 10am
Thursday, December 10 at 12pm
Tuesday, December 15 at 10am
2) Contractors and Project Mangers:
Thursday, December 3 at 8am
Tuesday, December 8 at 12pm
Thursday, December 10 at 3pm
Monday, December 14 at 12pm
3) General Public:
Friday, December 4 at 12pm
Wednesday, December 9 at 12pm

If you are unable to attend one of the sessions, you will be able to access recordings of the training sessions on the Permit Center webpage.

Notice
City Permitting Process to Pause for Launch of Online Permit Center
11/12/2020

On December 14, 2020 the City’s new Online Permit Center will go live with upgraded features and functionality for a host of permits and licenses, including:

Building and Engineering Permits
Land Use Applications
Code Complaints Submissions
Inspection Scheduling
Special Event & Fire Requests
SDC Estimates
Documents and Agreements

From November 25 through December 11 permit activities will be limited as existing records are transitioned over to the new software. The City of Bend will not be accepting new applications or payments, no permits will be issued, and no plan reviews will be conducted during this time. Inspections will continue and there will be limited staff available for customer inquiries.

Business Registrations and Specialty Licenses

To prepare for this upcoming conversion period, please complete any existing applications, inspections and/or permits and pay any outstanding fees prior to November 25, 2020, to avoid project delays.

The best way to stay up-to-date on the new Online Permit Center is at http://www.bendoregon.gov/permitcenter. Content will continue to be posted on the conversion status along with upcoming trainings.

Notice

Public Hearings on code changes affecting public notifications
12/15/20200 Comments

The NLA submitted to the City Council proposed amendments to the Bend Development Code that affect public participation in land use processes. The proposed changes would have:

Increased the notification period for required pre-application neighborhood meetings from 14 to 21 days.
Increased the period for public comments on Type II applications from 14 to 16 days.
Required that signs posted on the property remain up throughout the public comment period.
Increased the radius for providing mailed notice for Type III applications from 250' to 500'.

Based on objections from developers, these changes have been amended to the following:

Notification of required pre-app neighborhood meetings will be both emailed and mailed 15 days prior to the meeting (the current time requirement).
Notice of a Type III application will be sent to all properties within 500' of the project.
Signs posted on the property must remain up throughout the public comment period.
Posted notices must be located within 10' of an "abutting public way".

Public hearings on the proposed amendments will be held:

before the Planning Commission on Monday, Jan. 11th, during the regular meeting beginning at 5:30 p.m.
before the City Council on Wednesday, Jan. 20th, during the regular meeting beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Note that the code amendments include a change to Chapter 2.3 to permit small animal veterinary clinics in Mixed Employment zones.

See the attached notices for information on how to make comments during the virtual meetings, watch the hearings, or submit written comments.

The text of the proposed code changes is included in the staff memo attached below the notice.

http://www.codepublishing.com/OR/bend/

Copies of the criteria can also be obtained for a reasonable cost from the City of Bend staff reviewer.

Applicable Criteria:

Bend Development Code
Chapter 4.6 Land Use District Map and Text Amendments

4.6.200 Legislative Amendments

4.6.600 Transportation Planning Rule Compliance

Applicable Procedures:

Bend Development Code
Chapter 4.1 Development Review and Procedure

4.1.500 Type IV Legislative Procedures