South Redmond Tract

Proposed Land Use and Management Plan

OCTOBER, 2008

BACKGROUND

945 acres acquired from BLM in 2007 as a land grant.

Located south of Fairgrounds and Exposition Center; south and east of Juniper Golf Course; southwest of Roberts Field-Redmond Municipal Airport.

Contiguous to, but outside, Redmond urban growth boundary (UGB); not designated as urban area reserve (UAR).

80 acres of State Parks & Recreation Department (OPRD) land (Juniper Scenic Wayside) included as part of study area.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

Identify short and long-term management strategies that:

generate the greatest possible revenues for Common School Fund

are compatible with community interests

are consistent with Oregon land use law.

Ensure short-term management decisions do not irrevocably commit or adversely affect long-term revenue or value appreciation potential.

UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY

Almost 1,000 acres in single ownership with no environmental constraints; strategic location.

Reflects true collaborative planning.

Responds to state and local needs.

Models responsiveness to sustainability principles and global climate change.

Represents entrepreneurial approach to generating CSF revenues as soon as possible.

Accords to 2006-2016 Asset Management Plan.

Takes advantage of infrastructure availability/lower than typical costs.

High probability of success due to strong support.

Designate as Industrial/Commercial/Residential (ICR) land and actively manage in accordance with 2006-2016 Asset Management Plan.

Pursue short-term urban growth boundary amendment for large-lot industrial uses and planned extension of 19th Street.

Retain approximately 2/3 of Tract.

Consider transfer of approximately 1/3 of Tract to Deschutes County and Oregon Military Department.

Pursue acquisition of Juniper Scenic Wayside.

Identify corridors for future transportation facilities.

PROPOSED MANAGEMENT STRATEGY

LAND MANAGEMENT CONCEPT

LAND USE CONCEPT

NEXT STEPS

Conduct economic opportunity analysis (EOA) to establish regional need for large-lot industrial.

Conduct special needs assessment to establish State (OMD) and County (Fairgrounds) needs.

UGB amendment process initiated by City of Redmond.

Investigate land exchange with OPRD.

Continue cooperative planning.

Investigate market.

UGB Amendment to Meet Regional Industrial Land Needs