One-Time Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) Expansion

Senate Bill 1537

Introduction

Welcome to the City of Bend online public open house. The City is seeking public input on two potential site options for a one-time Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) expansion under Senate Bill 1537 (SB 1537). Only one site may be selected. The Council may also choose a portion of a site, or may choose not to proceed with either sites. This open house will be available through Dec. 4, 2024 at 5 p.m.

In 2024, the state legislature passed a bill, known as  Senate Bill 1537 , that provides qualifying local governments a one-time option to add up to 100 acres of net residential land to their urban growth boundary (UGB). Using this bill, cities can go through a streamlined UGB expansion process to enable the development of affordable and market-rate housing. More information on the bill requirements and background can be found  here  on the City's website.

Any land added to the City through this process would require a minimum of 30% of housing units to be affordable.  Affordable  in this context is based on a household of four making 80% of the area median income (AMI), approximately $83,750 annually, if they are renting or 130% of the AMI, approximately $136,110 annually, if they are buying a home.

Project Timeline & Process

In August 2024 the City issued a notice requesting interested landowners to submit a site application to be added to the UGB. Two site applications were received. The City may only select one site and is seeking public input on the proposals, shown in the following sections.

Upcoming Dates 

  • Nov. 20: City Council work session to review site proposals
  • Dec. 4: City Council meeting to select a site, with an opportunity for public testimony

Detailed City Council agendas, including meeting times and locations, can be found  here . 

If a site is selected, the applicant will be required to apply for a UGB Amendment and Comprehensive Plan Text and Map Amendment within one year of site selection. These processes will be conducted similar to the City’s typical land use processes, which include future opportunities for public comment.  

SB1537 Process and Timeline

Sites Under Consideration

Two site proposals are being considered to be added to the City’s UGB:

  • Site 1: Jasper Ridge (eastside)
  • Site 2: Caldera Ranch (southeast)

Only one site may be selected. Scroll down to review the two proposals and provide your feedback.

Location of Site Proposals

Site 1: Jasper Ridge

The Jasper Ridge Concept Plan can be viewed  here 

  • Location: Eastside (located approx. north of HWY 20, south of Neff Rd, west of Hamby Rd)
  • Total Site Size: 132.38 acres (approx. 74.5 residential acres) 
  • Project Number: PLCITY20240560
  • Applicant: Matt Wellner
  • Owner(s): Hayden Watson, Te Amo Despacio, LLC; Mark L. Crandall, CTH Investments, LLC

To view the complete application and technical documents  click here 

Site 1: Jasper Ridge Housing

  • Total Units Proposed: 1,012
  • Density: approx. 13.5 units/net residential acre
  • Housing Mix: approx. 2/3 single-unit detached and attached; 1/3 multi-unit attached 

Affordable Housing

  • Affordable Units Proposed: 304 (30%)
    • 49%: 150 multi-unit for rent (at 80% or less AMI) built in the higher density (RH) zones proposed on the southeast and northeast portions of the site, built over time
    • 51%: 154 single units for sale (at 130% AMI or less) dispersed throughout the project and built over time   

Site 1: Jasper Ridge Other Key Features

  • Commercial/Mixed Use: 3 acres total (two locations: one on Hwy 20, one centrally located)  
  • Parks and Open Space: 13.2 total acres (10%) including a park adjacent to the proposed neighborhood-scale commercial area
  • North-south separated multi-use path, centrally located on the site with opportunities for connections to open space along the path

Site 2: Caldera Ranch

The Caldera Ranch Concept Plan can be viewed  here 

  • Location: Southeast (located approx. south of Knott Rd, west of 15 th  St/Tekampe Rd, west/east of Woodside Rd)
  • Total Site Size: 91.4 acres (approx. 55.9 net residential acres)
  • Project Number: PLCITY20240575
  • Applicant: Joey Shearer, AKS Engineering
  • Owner: Daniel Goodrich, Woodside Ventures, LLC and Caldera Holdings, LLC

To see the complete application and technical documents  click here 

Site 2: Caldera Ranch Housing

  • Total Housing Units: 700
  • Density: approx. 12.5 units/net residential acre 
  • Housing Mix: approx. 2/3 single-unit detached and attached; 1/3 multi-unit attached 

Affordable Housing

  • Affordable Units Proposed: 238 (34%)
    • 9%: 22 multi-unit attached for rent at 30% or less AMI built in the first phase of development   
    • 81%: 192 multi-unit attached for rent at 80% or less AMI built in the first phase of development
    • 10%: 24 single units for sale at 130% AMI or less dispersed throughout the project and built over time 

Site 2: Caldera Ranch Other Key Features

  • Commercial/Mixed Use: 1.5 acres (one location in the north portion of the site on Knott Road)
  • Parks and Open Space: 9.2 acres total (10%) including 4.5 centrally located neighborhood park
  • Low-stress networks with minimal vehicle crossings: One centrally located north-south bike and pedestrian route with 10’ wide separated multi-use paths on both sides. Two east-west routes with 10’ wide separated multi-use paths on one side.

Summary

  • Site 1: Jasper Rider (east) located north of HWY 20, south of Neff Rd, west of Hamby Rd
  • Site 2: Caldera Ranch (southeast) located south of Knott Rd, west of 15 th  St/Tekampe Rd, west and east of Woodside Rd

Map of SB1537 Site Proposals

Summary of Site Proposals

Survey

Want to provide feedback? Click on the survey link below to provide your comments.

To obtain this information in an alternate format such as Braille, large print, electronic formats, etc. please contact BreAnne Gale at  bgale@bendoregon.gov  or 541-323-8573; Relay Users Dial 7-1-1.

SB1537 Process and Timeline