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Land Use Hot Topics for NA's

Save Bend Green Space - Plans for the COID property
Click here to Watch Video to Learn More
Several neighbors have joined together to educate the public around the proposed development plans of the Central Oregon Irrigation District property, located between Brookswood and the Deschutes River.  To bring you up to date quickly, they have produced a short video, as well as a brief slide show.  Follow this link to the slide presentation: https://www.dropbox.com/s/mv30i8viut6uz1h/SBGS_prez-8.pptx?dl=0

If you would like more information, we encourage you to visit their website at www.savebendgreenspace.org                                 Be sure to take their survey by the end of May!
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Home Energy Score Draft Code July 11 version

July 11 draft code amendment distributed for comment

Midtown Crossings Overview

Overview
Editorial published in the Bulletin
Editorial with footnotes

Proposed Code Amendments August 16, 2022

78 page of amendments

Past Topics



Shelter Code Amendments

​Shelter Code Summary
Did you miss the events?  You can watch the videos here:  youtu.be/HQmUzFwd7og

Important Town Hall Event Planned
Hello Neighbors-
Two Town Hall events are coming up next week on the topic of Houseless Strategies and Shelter Code amendments. We have a great panel of speakers lined up to help us all become better informed, but most importantly, we have an opportunity for our community to meet "in person" and ask questions about an important issue affecting our community.  
The Panel of Speakers include:
- Deschutes County Commissioner: Patti Adair
- Bend City Councilor: Megan Perkins
- Bend Chief of Police: Mike Krantz
- Houseless Service Provider: Alan Evans (CEO Helping Hands ReEntry Org)
This event is brought to you by non-partisan volunteers, and is Hosted by Neighborhood Associations and BendCares (a group of caring Bend residents). These groups endeavor to educate and inform our community on important topics, and we are pleased to be doing so in a live/in-person format. Panelists will be asked to speak to the subject matter, then we are placing an emphasis on giving the audience attendees an opportunity to ask questions during the time allotted.
The event will be held at Caldera High School, 60925 SE 15th Street. Please plan to arrive by 5:15PM, we will begin promptly at 5:30PM. If you would like to attend these Town Hall events, please RSVP below:
Here are the links to RSVP:                 April 25: http://evite.me/4MhbmHEXAS            April 27: http://evite.me/rfH9Pq9KVc

Click on Buttons below for helpful references:
SHELTER CODE GLOSSARY

​Climate-Friendly and Equitable Communities Rulemaking Effort

The Land Conservation and Development Commission adopted new Oregon Administrative Regulations to comply with the Governor’ Brown's Executive Order 20-04 (signed 3/10/2020), which establishes science-based GHG emissions reduction Goals and calls for reducing its GHG emissions (1) at least 45 percent below 1990 levels by 2035; and (2) at least 80 percent below 1990 emissions levels by 2050. 
Staff presentation to Planning Commission on June 13
 CFEC May 20, 2022 Recap
Overview
This is a good starting point as an introduction to this topic, and the impacts to land use codes.
Appendix
For those who wish to take a deeper dive into the proposed rules.
​These are the DLCD (Department Land Conservation and Development)
​materials used to create the overview and Appendix.
Key Rules
DLCD Webpage

Short Term Rentals

STR May 20, 2022 Recap
Slide Overview on STRs
August 22 draft code amendment

HB 2001 "Middle Housing" ​

HB 2001 Summaries

 “Enrolled House Bill 2001” link:               
 https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2019R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB2001/Enrolled  The key statements are Section 2 (2)(a), Section 2 ( 2) (b) and Section 2 (5).
 
“Adopted Division 46” link
https://www.oregon.gov/lcd/UP/Documents/ADOPTED%2020201209-OAR%20660_046_FINAL%2020201210.pdf?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery  The key  section is 660-046-0235 which outlines the third path.

HB 2001 Key Elements - summarizes much of HB 2001 topics (not for newsletters)

“DLCD_MHMC_triplex-fourplex_Analysis Summary Memo_ECO_20200615” – 
This 13-page report is an analysis of the impact of parking on the feasibility of middle housing which was used to set the minimum parking rates in Division 46.

Parking Analysis

Household Vehicle Ownership Summary
This table compares vehicle ownership trends for the US as a whole vs. Bend

(Source: US Census Bureau, American Community (5-year estimates data profile)
https://tinyurl.com/BendCarOwnership

Right Size Parking - Every Community is Unique 
This document explains the concept of "right-size parking" and references various Bend studies. 
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B.L.I.S.: Residential Units Approved 2016-2021
Shows approved applications for various housing types and STRs.

Pros/Cons related to Off-street Parking Minimums
How do various claims apply to Bend's demographics and past actions?

Meeting Summaries, Presentations, Email Documentation

Overview for Land Use Chairs (02/25/2021)
Analysis and Conversation with Staff regarding 3 paths vs. 2 paths options:  the point was that staff did not give the public the option for the 3rd path, which would have allowed us to use existing code rather than adoption of state standards.
-November 16 meeting with staff
This is a memo following up a virtual meeting between 3 committee members and 3 city staff
-​Path of compliance 3 paths vs staff 2 paths
A copy of the state’s three page flow chart vs the city’s two path flow chart
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Ethan /September email
This email is an explanation from the DLCD’s project manager for Division 46, on the basics of these new regulations
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Does Parking Matter

In Support of HB 2001

Are parking minimums a thing of the past?
https://walkerconsultants.com/blog/2019/02/13/are-parking-minimums-a-thing-of-the-past/

City moving to scrap minimum requirements for onsite parking, leaving the choice to owners (developers).
https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/city-moving-to-scrap-minimum-requirements-for-on-site-parking-leaving-the-choice-to-owners

Covington downtown parking concepts for zoning memo.
https://www.covingtonwa.gov/cityofcovington/docs/downtownplan/Covington%20Town%20CenterParking%20Recommendations%20.pdf

Will upzoning neighborhoods make homes more affordable?
https://archive.curbed.com/2020/1/30/21115351/upzoning-definition-affordable-housing-gentrification

Want to learn how HB 2001 will negatively impact Bend?

A review of an upzoning experiment in Chicago. Shows higher density leads to higher prices, not more affordability.
https://48hills.org/2019/01/yimby-narrative-wrong/

Blanket upzoning-a blunt instrument-won't solve the affordable housing crisis.
https://www.planningreport.com/2019/03/15/blanket-upzoning-blunt-instrument-wont-solve-affordable-housing-crisis

Does upzoning boost housing supply and lower pricing?  Maybe not.
https://www.citylab.com/life/2019/01/zoning-reform-house-costs-urban-development-gentrification/581677/

LSE Researchers: Build Baby Build is no answer.
http://livableportland.org/2019/10/18/lse-researchers-conclude-build-baby-build-is-no-answer/

The neighborhood is mostly black: the homebuyers are mostly white.
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/04/27/upshot/diversity-housing-maps-raleigh-gentrification.html


How housing will transfer from families to corporations.
https://www.citylab.com/life/2019/10/single-family-house-rental-recession-homeowner-management/599371/

A planning report - Minneapolis' residential zoning risks unintended consequences.
https://www.planningreport.com/2019/06/17/minneapolis-planning-commissions-alissa-luepke-pier

Turns out Millennials love cars just like everybody else.
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/turns-out-millennials-love-cars-just-like-everybody-else-2019-05-17?mod=opinion

Greater density leads to warmer cities.
​https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/09/climate/washington-dc-floods.html
Bulletin editorial on HB2001
Parking Resources
Parking Myths
Additional
​Pros and Cons
Parking Survey
Pros and Cons
Parking Toolbox

Miscellaneous documents

78-page amendments comment letter
Critique of August 17th presentation on Low Stress Network
Summary of 78-page Code Amendment
September 19th
78-page Code Amendment
Bendnaforum road map
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  • Acronyms
  • Neighborhood Associations
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    • Working with City of Bend
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    • Land Use Chair Networking Group >
      • Land Use Chair Guide >
        • LUCG-Land Use Overview
        • LUCG-Minimum Responsibilities
        • LUCG-Optional Activities
        • LUCG-Resources
        • NA Member Land Use Page
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