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Public Comment on 42-Lot Shared Court Subdivision

Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 23:25:21 +0000

Last fall there was a public meeting for a proposed 42-lot “shared court” subdivision prior to the developer submitting a formal application to the City. That application has now been submitted, and the City is inviting public comment.

The proposed development is located at the northwest corner of the intersection of SW Shevlin Hixon Drive and SW Columbia Street. The individual lots are intended to accommodate 3-story townhouses. You can review the application, along with plans and supporting data, here.

Download the new application notification here, which includes guidelines for public comment. Written comments on this application must be received by March 6, 2025 and must reference project number PLLD20240689. Comments may be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to the City of Bend Planning Division, 710 Wall St., Bend, Oregon 97703

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Opportunities for Public Input on Selecting Site for Urban Growth Boundary Addition

Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 21:26:43 +0000

The City of Bend is seeking public participation in selecting a site for inclusion within the City of Bend’s Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) under Senate Bill 1537. Two site applications are being considered, but only one site up to 100 acres can be added to the UGB through the SB 1537 process. The City Council may also choose to select a portion of a site or to not proceed with either site. The city has a dedicated web page for this effort here.

You can download the city’s notice with details of participation opportunities here. These start with an online public open house here, which will be available through December 4. This will be followed by a public meeting with the City Council on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 7:00 pm. (Information on the public meeting is included in the city’s notice.) You may also comment by email prior to the public hearing. Send emails to Michelle Patrick at [email protected] and include the project numbers PLCITY20240560 and PLCITY20240575 in the subject line.

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Public Hearing for Bend Code Changes in Convenience Commercial & Neighborhood Commercial Districts

Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 21:23:36 +0000

The City of Bend will hold a hybrid public hearing on Bend Development Code changes to address two areas:

Prohibit new auto-dependent uses in the Convenience Commercial zoning district
Amend the Short Term Rentals code for Neighborhood Commercial district properties to apply the same review type, concentration limit, and number of units allowed as the underlying residential land use designation

Download a more detailed presentation on the proposed changes here.

The hearing is on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 7:00 pm. You may attend in person in council chambers at 710 NW Wall Street. You may also attend virtually, using instructions in the meeting agenda that will be posted on their meetings page a few days prior. Preregistration is required if you wish to speak.

In addition to commenting at the public hearing, you may also do so by email. Send emails with your comments to Elizabeth LaFleur at [email protected] and include the project number PLTEXT20240514 in the subject line.

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Public Hearing for Bend Code Changes to Facilitate and Expand Housing Development

Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 21:18:44 +0000

The City of Bend will hold a hybrid public hearing on Bend Development Code changes to address several areas, including:

Implement state legislation to facilitate housing development, allowing it in more locations and situations, and increasing height and density limits
Eliminate requirement for building permits in advance of middle housing land division
Remove option to request appeal to City Council on development applications, or for Council to review decisions by the hearings officer or planning commission
Support development of town homes, cottage developments and shared courts

Download a more detailed presentation on the proposed changes here.

The hearing is on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 7:00 pm. You may attend in person in council chambers at 710 NW Wall Street. You may also attend virtually, using instructions in the meeting agenda here. Note that preregistration is required if you wish to speak.

In addition to commenting at the public hearing, you may also do so by email. Send emails with your comments to Pauline Hardie at [email protected] and include the project number PLTEXT20240523 in the subject line.

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Public Meeting for 42-Lot Shared Court Subdivision

Southern Crossing Neighborhood Association — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 21:37:58 +0000

There will be a public meeting for a proposed 42-lot “shared court” subdivision located at the northwest corner of the intersection of SW Shevlin Hixon Drive and SW Columbia Street. The individual lots are intended to accommodate 3-story townhouses.

The virtual meeting will be held via Zoom on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 6:00 pm. Here is the meeting link. You can also participate via telephone by calling (253) 215 8782 and use Meeting ID: 816 1434 3821, however you will need to be on-line to view the visual presentation.

Download the meeting notification with plan here. The purpose of this meeting is to provide a forum for the developer and neighbors to discuss the proposed development prior to its application submission to the City of Bend.

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