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Land Use and Development
One of our primary goals is to monitor land use and development in our neighborhood. Our Land Use Chair is Carol Elwood. Contact us if you have questions or concerns about land use in our neighborhood.
Below are links to current land use notices in our neighborhood (newest at the top).
MARCH 3RD COUNCIL HEARING ON SIGNS, 5:30
PLTEXT 20200998 - Code amendments will be discussed on BDC 9.50 pertaining to signs.
PLTEXT 20200998 - Code amendments will be discussed on BDC 9.50 pertaining to signs.
MARCH 3RD COUNCIL HEARING ON PETROSA MASTER PLAN, 5:30
PLMOD 20210109 - Expansion of Petrosa Master Plan to include ~9 acres of RS housing SE of Butler Market and Eagle Rd., and ~2 acres north of Butler Market of additional commercial and open space.
PLMOD 20210109 - Expansion of Petrosa Master Plan to include ~9 acres of RS housing SE of Butler Market and Eagle Rd., and ~2 acres north of Butler Market of additional commercial and open space.
MARCH 8TH PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING, 5:30
PLTEXT 20210122 - Proposed Code amendments are for temporary housing.
PLTEXT 20210122 - Proposed Code amendments are for temporary housing.
APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT APPLICATION FOR PARK TERRACE CONDOMINIUMS
PLFP 20201004 on NE Paula Drive
PLFP 20201004 on NE Paula Drive
APPROVAL OF LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT BETWEEN PROPERTIES
PLPLAM 20210089 on Cole Rd and NE Butler Market
PLPLAM 20210089 on Cole Rd and NE Butler Market
APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN MODIFICATION FOR ST. FRANCIS RECTORY BUILDING
PL 20-0947 and PL 20-9948
PL 20-0947 and PL 20-9948
APPLICATION RECEIVED FOR 48 UNITS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING ON THORNHILL LANE
PLSPR 20210123 Comment period ends February 24th, 2021
PLSPR 20210123 Comment period ends February 24th, 2021
APPROVAL FOR TEMPORARY GRAVEL PARKING LOT DURING BEND SURGERY CENTER EXPANSION
PLMISC 20200981
PLMISC 20200981
SUBDIVISION PLAN APPROVED - 2989 WELLS ACRES RD
Approval of a 30-lot residential subdivision in the Residential Standard Density (RS) Zone. The properties are approximately 4.93 acres in size. More information here.
Approval of a 30-lot residential subdivision in the Residential Standard Density (RS) Zone. The properties are approximately 4.93 acres in size. More information here.
PUBLIC HEARING - CODE CHANGES
The City of Bend held a “virtual” public hearing before the Bend City Council on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. A recording of the meeting can be found at http://www.bendoregon.gov/councilagenda project number PL 20-0778.
Bend Development Code (BDC) amendments to Chapters 1.2, Definitions, 2.7, Special Planned Districts, Refinement Plans, Area Plans and Master Plans, 3.4, Public Improvement Standards, and 4.7, Transportation Analysis. The proposed amendments are primarily to Article XI, Juniper Ridge Overlay Zone and they also include amendments to the BDC that address lanes that are “not authorized for lane expansion”. Details here.
The City of Bend held a “virtual” public hearing before the Bend City Council on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. A recording of the meeting can be found at http://www.bendoregon.gov/councilagenda project number PL 20-0778.
Bend Development Code (BDC) amendments to Chapters 1.2, Definitions, 2.7, Special Planned Districts, Refinement Plans, Area Plans and Master Plans, 3.4, Public Improvement Standards, and 4.7, Transportation Analysis. The proposed amendments are primarily to Article XI, Juniper Ridge Overlay Zone and they also include amendments to the BDC that address lanes that are “not authorized for lane expansion”. Details here.
SHORT TERM RENTAL APPROVED - 21381 Pelican Drive
SHORT TERM RENTAL - 1925 CLIFF DRIVE
There was an earlier notice in October for this short term rental application. The only difference I note is that it was previously identified as 5- bedroom house, and current notice for the same address calls it 4- bedroom. Comment period now ends December 30, 2020. You can review the application and proposal in the Online Permit Center Portal on the City of Bend website at www.bendoregon.gov/permitcenter. Open the Portal and select the Application Search link under the Planning & Historic header, then enter the project number PL20-0682 in the search bar to find the project. If you have questions please email the assigned Planner.
There was an earlier notice in October for this short term rental application. The only difference I note is that it was previously identified as 5- bedroom house, and current notice for the same address calls it 4- bedroom. Comment period now ends December 30, 2020. You can review the application and proposal in the Online Permit Center Portal on the City of Bend website at www.bendoregon.gov/permitcenter. Open the Portal and select the Application Search link under the Planning & Historic header, then enter the project number PL20-0682 in the search bar to find the project. If you have questions please email the assigned Planner.
APPLICATION APPROVED - RESERVES AT PILOT BUTTE
Type II application to modify prior land use approvals PZ-17-0166 & PZ- 19-0599 for the Reserves at Pilot Butte Apartments. Proposed changes include: add a leasing / amenity building, modify the phasing plan, and modify the landscape plan.
Type II application to modify prior land use approvals PZ-17-0166 & PZ- 19-0599 for the Reserves at Pilot Butte Apartments. Proposed changes include: add a leasing / amenity building, modify the phasing plan, and modify the landscape plan.
20-LOT SUBDIVISION ON DANIEL ROAD
Comment period ended December 1st. Details here.
Comment period ended December 1st. Details here.
SHORT TERM RENTAL - 1625 NE PHEASANT CIRCLE
Comment period ended December 3rd. Details here.
Comment period ended December 3rd. Details here.
SHORT TERM RENTAL- 2163 NE CASTLE AVE
Comment period ended December 1st. Details here.
Comment period ended December 1st. Details here.
PUBLIC NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING - PETROSA PARK AND COMMUNITY CENTER
There was a public meeting about two aspects of Petrosa Master Planned Development: A 5 acre park east of Eagle Rd, and a 10,300 square foot private community center. For details see here.
There was a public meeting about two aspects of Petrosa Master Planned Development: A 5 acre park east of Eagle Rd, and a 10,300 square foot private community center. For details see here.
PUBLIC HEARING - PLANNING COMMISSION
There was a hearing Monday November 9th. The issues relate to public meetings, notification, and comment process for Type II and Type III developments. If you've ever struggled to participate in development decisions in Bend, this may be of interest to you. See here for details.
There was a hearing Monday November 9th. The issues relate to public meetings, notification, and comment process for Type II and Type III developments. If you've ever struggled to participate in development decisions in Bend, this may be of interest to you. See here for details.
APPEAL OF CELL TOWER DECISION
On 10/7/20 I received this notice: My name is Debrah Curl. Today I filed, with the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA), a Notice of Intent to Appeal a Bend Hearings Officer’s Decision on Files PZ 20-0179, PZ 20-0180, and PZ 20-0181 – a decision regarding a Monopine Cell Tower. You were listed as a party to the record for the Decision but did not have a US Postal Service address associated with your name; only an email address. LUBA’s rules require me to send an electronic copy of the notice, as filed, to those listed as parties with only email addresses.
Debrah J. Curl
703 NW Stonepine Dr.
Bend, OR 97703
More details here.
On 10/7/20 I received this notice: My name is Debrah Curl. Today I filed, with the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA), a Notice of Intent to Appeal a Bend Hearings Officer’s Decision on Files PZ 20-0179, PZ 20-0180, and PZ 20-0181 – a decision regarding a Monopine Cell Tower. You were listed as a party to the record for the Decision but did not have a US Postal Service address associated with your name; only an email address. LUBA’s rules require me to send an electronic copy of the notice, as filed, to those listed as parties with only email addresses.
Debrah J. Curl
703 NW Stonepine Dr.
Bend, OR 97703
More details here.
APPLICATION FOR NEW APARTMENTS, BARRETT COURT AND NE OCKER
There is a new apartment application for 34-units, 2 buildings. The location is NE Ocker and Barrett Court. They are requesting a 5' variance for one building, and waiver of required sidewalk, as well as a wider radius of cut-de-sac. Comment period closed. Details here.
There is a new apartment application for 34-units, 2 buildings. The location is NE Ocker and Barrett Court. They are requesting a 5' variance for one building, and waiver of required sidewalk, as well as a wider radius of cut-de-sac. Comment period closed. Details here.
COUNCIL HEARING
There were public hearings at the October 7th Council meeting. The subject is several Code amendments intended to comply with HB 3450, including such things as micro units, zoning definitions, mixed use, and many others. Comments can be submitted prior to the meeting. See here for more details.
There were public hearings at the October 7th Council meeting. The subject is several Code amendments intended to comply with HB 3450, including such things as micro units, zoning definitions, mixed use, and many others. Comments can be submitted prior to the meeting. See here for more details.
APARTMENTS ON HOLLIDAY AVE
There is an application to build 2-building, 28-unit apartments on NE Holliday Ave. Comment period closed. See here for details.
There is an application to build 2-building, 28-unit apartments on NE Holliday Ave. Comment period closed. See here for details.
CELL TOWER APPROVED
The City of Bend Hearings Officer approved the 60' monopine cell tower at 27th and Butler Market. See here and here for details.
The City of Bend Hearings Officer approved the 60' monopine cell tower at 27th and Butler Market. See here and here for details.
SHORT TERM RENTAL APPLICATION
STR request on Yellow Ribbon Drive. See here for more details.
STR request on Yellow Ribbon Drive. See here for more details.
CELL TOWER APPROVED
The City of Bend Hearings Officer approved the cell tower on public right of way near 3204 NE Spring Creek Place (between 27th and Eagle Rd.). This will be a 30' metal pole with accompanying hardware. A virtual hearing was held August 3rd. See here for more details.
The City of Bend Hearings Officer approved the cell tower on public right of way near 3204 NE Spring Creek Place (between 27th and Eagle Rd.). This will be a 30' metal pole with accompanying hardware. A virtual hearing was held August 3rd. See here for more details.
20-LOT SUBDIVISION ON DANIEL RD
There was a pre-application neighborhood meeting August 20, regarding a proposed 20-lot subdivision on Daniel Rd. For more details, see here.
There was a pre-application neighborhood meeting August 20, regarding a proposed 20-lot subdivision on Daniel Rd. For more details, see here.
HEARING: COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PLAN CHANGES
There was a Hearing with the City Council August 19 at 7:00 PM. The subject will be Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan: updated Transportation System Plan (TSP). Details here tell how to see the Code amendments.
There was a Hearing with the City Council August 19 at 7:00 PM. The subject will be Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan: updated Transportation System Plan (TSP). Details here tell how to see the Code amendments.
REQUESTED WAIVER FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY
There is a request relating to a 7-lot subdivision between NE Cliff Drive and NE Shadowcrest Way, above Al Moody Park. The request is to waive the right-of-way width requirements (60') to match the existing street width (50'). See here for details.
There is a request relating to a 7-lot subdivision between NE Cliff Drive and NE Shadowcrest Way, above Al Moody Park. The request is to waive the right-of-way width requirements (60') to match the existing street width (50'). See here for details.
SUBARU DEALERSHIP MAJOR ALTERATION
The Subaru Dealership at 2060 NE Hwy 20 plans a major alteration, to be done in 4 phases. A variance is requested, to reduce the required 15% landscape coverage to 11.25%. See here for more information.
The Subaru Dealership at 2060 NE Hwy 20 plans a major alteration, to be done in 4 phases. A variance is requested, to reduce the required 15% landscape coverage to 11.25%. See here for more information.
PAHLISCH HOMES is moving ahead with plans for developing a 260-unit apartment complex on 10.3 acres of the Petrosa Master Planned community. An application is in. See here for details.
PETROSA MAJOR COMMUNITY MASTER PLAN - City has received application
The City has received the application for 130-acre phased development, NE of Mountain New Neighborhood Association's boundary. The Petrosa Master Planned Development is a proposed development in the Bend Urban Growth Boundary Northeast Expansion Area, bounded by Deschutes Market Road, Butler Market Road, and the future extension of Yeoman Road. The development plan intends to provide approximately 1,100 housing units (single-family, townhomes, fourplexes, apartments and mixed-use), and will offer a complete community development that includes commercial uses, an elementary school and parks. There have been 2 public neighborhood meetings about this. Comment period ended May 11, 2020. Follow instructions to see complete details on the City website eplans.
The City has received the application for 130-acre phased development, NE of Mountain New Neighborhood Association's boundary. The Petrosa Master Planned Development is a proposed development in the Bend Urban Growth Boundary Northeast Expansion Area, bounded by Deschutes Market Road, Butler Market Road, and the future extension of Yeoman Road. The development plan intends to provide approximately 1,100 housing units (single-family, townhomes, fourplexes, apartments and mixed-use), and will offer a complete community development that includes commercial uses, an elementary school and parks. There have been 2 public neighborhood meetings about this. Comment period ended May 11, 2020. Follow instructions to see complete details on the City website eplans.
NEW GYM TO BE BUILT AT JUNIPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Notice is given that the City has approved to have Bend La Pine School District build a 7,243 square foot gym at Juniper Elementary. Process for appeal is given in the notice.
Notice is given that the City has approved to have Bend La Pine School District build a 7,243 square foot gym at Juniper Elementary. Process for appeal is given in the notice.
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW FOR LARGE MIXED USE BUILDING
The comment period has closed for the 61,912 square foot mixed use building proposed at the corner of Tucson and Conners.
The comment period has closed for the 61,912 square foot mixed use building proposed at the corner of Tucson and Conners.
MEDICAL OFFICE - NEW CONSTRUCTION
There is an application to build a 9,444 square foot, 2-story medical office building. It will be on undeveloped land on Williamson Ct.
There is an application to build a 9,444 square foot, 2-story medical office building. It will be on undeveloped land on Williamson Ct.
REPLAT AND RESIDENTIAL MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENT: BETWEEN PURCELL, ROBINSON, HOLLIDAY AND JACKSON
There is a request to consolidate 7 previously platted lots into one large lot, all bounded by Purcell, Holliday, Jackson, and Robinson. A second related notice is a Site Plan Review for a 3-building, 48-unit multifamily residential development on that combined lot. A variance is being sought to exceed the current 35 ft. height limit by 5 feet.
There is a request to consolidate 7 previously platted lots into one large lot, all bounded by Purcell, Holliday, Jackson, and Robinson. A second related notice is a Site Plan Review for a 3-building, 48-unit multifamily residential development on that combined lot. A variance is being sought to exceed the current 35 ft. height limit by 5 feet.
