247-22-000573-ZC, 247-22-000574-PA; Last Ranch, LLC - Comprehensive Plan Amendment & Zone Change

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Proposal Summary

The applicant requests approval of a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the designation of the properties from Agricultural (AG) to Rural Industrial (RI) and a corresponding Zone Change to rezone the properties from Exclusive Farm Use (EFU) to Rural Industrial (RI).

Location

Map and Tax Lot Numbers & Addresses:

  • 161226B000101 - 65110 N HWY 97, BEND, OR 97701
  • 161226B000700 - 64994 DESCHUTES MARKET RD, BEND, OR 97701
  • 161226B000800 - 64975 DESCHUTES PLEASANT RIDGE RD, BEND, OR 97701

Proposal Status

The applications were received by the Planning Division on July 13, 2022. A public hearing was conducted by a Deschutes County Hearings Officer on March 21, 2023. A recording of the hearing can be viewed using this link. In June 2023, the Hearings Officer's recommended denial of the applicant's request  unless the Applicant demonstrates the requested Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Zone Change are consistent with Statewide Planning Goal 5. To view the Hearings Officer's Recommendation go to the Decisions, Memos, Orders, & Staff Reports section below.

The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) will conduct a second hearing on June 12, 2024. If you would like to testify, please review the Notice of Public Hearing document for more information. Both in-person and remote participation are allowed.

Staff Contact

Caroline House, Senior Planner
Email:  Caroline.House@deschutes.org
Phone: (541) 388-6667

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