To Karen Green BEND OREGON

Deschutes County Hearings Officer

From Louis Bennett PGA

Head Golf Professional

Tetherow Golf Club

Bend Oregon

I would like to comment on the proposed development on the right hand side of

the first hole at Widgi Creek Golf Course In growing up in Bend as well as being a

golf professional in the area I have played numerous rounds of golf in Central

Oregon as well as many rounds of golf specifically at Widgi Creek

After viewing where the proposed townhomes would be built I do believe they

would have no impact on this golf hole as it is played today and that the houses

would be well out of the danger zone so to speak

The first hole at Widgi Creek is a slight dogleg left and the proper tee shot is to

favor the left side of the fairway which leads straight to the green This puts the

right side with significant room to keep your ball inbounds This hole is also a very

short Par 4 hole and calls for an iron tee shot or possibly a hybrid to put your ball

in position for a short approach shot to the green Because an iron or hybrid does

not hit the ball as far as a driver they are much easier to control the trajectory

and less likely to go way off target As the hole plays now it takes a significant

mishit to fly out of bounds For those who use a driver if they do miss to the

right they will be more than likely 50 to 100 yards past where the last proposed

townhome would be built as the homes are back closer to the teeing area

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The idea that a 175 foot safety zone from the center of the fairway is a standatD+

for all holes is not supported by any research or publications that I am fCflEtrtfEROW with There is certainly a safe zone for each hole but the distance will vary BEND OREGON

depending on topography vegetation the play of the hole the length of the hole

location of the green etc

Every golf course is different and I have seen existing homes on many golf courses

that are closer than those at Widgi Creek In Widgi Creeks particular case the

existing homes on many of the holes are closer than the proposed homesites on

hole 1

To summarize if the townhomes are developed on the first hole at Widgi Creek I

firmly believe they will have no impact on how the hole plays and that the

town homes will not be in imminent danger of being hit by stray golf balls

Thank You

Louis Bennett PGA

Head Golf Professional

Tetherow Golf Club

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February 19 2016

To Board of Commissioners

I have been a Member at Widgi Creek Golf Club for many years now and have found the owner Barry Helm to be trustworthy and honest He and Brad seem to always be there and have handled everything professionally and fair and the golf course has only gotten better year after year

I have played over 1000 rounds on this course since 2010 alone and I am familiar with where the proposed homes will be on the first fairway project

The 1 sl hole is a short Par 4 that is designed to aim down the center of the fairway with a shot around 180 to 200 yards from the tee which for most players is less than a driver Myself I playa 5 iron The proposed homes are right olthe out of bounds on this hole and substantially away from the target area

There are a lot of homes on this course that are closer than these would be and I really dont see how anyone playing this course would think any differently I do think people would agree that the homes on the 18th hole would be the ones that stand out as too close to where we are trying to hit our shots to

If this project goes through I feel that the first hole will play exactly the same and it will continue to be just as awesome as I think it is today

Jerry Olsen

60829 Taralon PI

Bend OR 97701

Date February 26 2016

From

Bill Cashel

60490 Elkai Woods Dr

Bend OR 97702

To whom it may concern

Unfortunately I will not be able to attend the meeting on the 29th However I would like to make a

few comments I am a home owner and have lived at Widgi for 15 years and have watched and

participated in the changes that have taken place

One thing is an absolute given - the value condition and maintenance of the golf course drives the

value of everyones property in our neighborhood Since Barry purchased the course he has made

substantial investments in equipment and people and we have all benefited as a result Widgi ranks

among the top golf courses in central Oregon Barry has directly contributed to our property values as

a result and has been an outstanding business owner and boss as illustrated recently with the article

in the local paper about how he supported an employee Josh as he develops in his career

As a community we have grown and needs have changed The pool has aged and its time to support

a change The changes Barry has planned will only add again to our property values I strongly support

having new neighbors and welcome the recommended changes

Let me be perfectly clear The value of our property is subject to the value of the golf course not the

pool Barry has no obligation to make this golf course the best around but he does it because he

cares He will do the same with the proposed changes and we will all gain (again) I support the

additions of new homes to our neighborhood

This is a great place to live Thank you Barry

Regards

Bill Cashel

Board of County Commissioners 25 February 2016

Deschutes County

Bend OR

co Mr Will Groves

The purpose of this letter is to urge Deschutes County Commissars NOT to approve Widgi Creek Golf

Course proposal to build homes on Common 18 immediately adjacent to our home at 60584 Elkai

Woods Dr Our basis follows

My wife and I have for many years wanted to move to Bend a very friendly place with all of its

outdoor nearby activities for active people Until we could move to Bend we became owners at the

then Inn ofthe 7th Mountain We watched Widgi Creek Golf develop becoming very interested in the

townhomes Eventually I retired and sold my company continuing to look for an opportunity to

purchase a Widgi Creek townhome

Late 2002an attractive townhome became available We researched the property home owner

association and regulations on the Swimming pool facility across the street on Elkai Woods Drive The

Swimming pool located on common land (Common 18) was required to be maintained and could not

be used for any other purpose Because Elkai Woods was already built out the view in that direction

would remain the same

So we bought and moved into our new home in 2003 living here full-time hopefully forever Life could

not be better for the two if us until recently

Then the owner of Widgi Creek Golf course decided he wanted to build new homes located on land not

approved for homes Even though no additional homes could be built on Common 18 Mr Barry Helms

hired an attorney whose job apparently is to develop a strategy to allow new homes to be approved

This change has been actively opposed by our and other Homeowner Associations successfully to date

Now this issue is in the hands of the Deschutes County Commissioners

While I am not an attorney I can read and understand the relevant documents defining what is

permissible on Common 18 It is clear that no homes can be built on Common 18 and that the golf

course owner must maintain Common 18 grounds and facilities As an aside the pool is in gross

disrepair the pool house has dry rot and the parking lot which should be available to us is blocked off

Further if any homes on Common 18 are somehow permitted decks on these homes would look

directly into our bedroom and bathroom

Having executive quasi-judicial and legislative authority my wife and I urge you to forcefully

disapprove the unfortunate proposal by the golf course owner and supported by his attorney Further

we also urge Deschutes County to inspect Common 18 and facilities to require if appropriate the

Common 18 owner to clean up the property and follow Common 18 maintenance reqUirements

Regards Kiefer Tobin Kiefer and Sharlene Tobin

60584 Elkai Woods Dr (4~~ Bend OR 91702 f

Presentation to Deschutes County Commissioners on 2282019 by K A Tobin 541-617-0554

Thank you as the publics elected advocates for listening to us as we Widgi Creek Townhomes owners

object strongly to Mr Barry Helms proposal to change a long-standing agreement to his benefit

Simply this is about money as you are well-aware

Despite restrictions Mr Helm wants to build townhomes on Common18 currently containing a

swimming pool pool house and parking lot property This change will impact our quality of life

So he hired an attorney to develop a rational to change the Common 18 restrictions to Mr Helm

benefit not ours I should note that I have no issue with his attorney as it is his job My issue is with

Barry Helm who is not a great neighbor so he can fill his pocket book to our detriment

A little history

My wife and I wanted to move to Bend for many years In fact I first came to Bend in 1956 and skied Mt

Bachelor on its first day However we could not make the move as we were raising a family and

working But we did purchase a condo at the Inn of the 7th Mountain in early 1988 to enjoy benefits of

Bend and the area

For quite a while we watched the Widgi Creek development containing a golf course and various

homes We realized that the townhomes would fit our needs rather well

In 2002 a townhome became available just about the time I retired and sold my company

And after conducting due diligence which included inter-alia the HOA CCampRs Common 18 (the pool

area) and other documentation we specifically noted that Common 18 would be operated and

maintained by Widgi Creek Golf Course Also this area could not contain homes and the Widgi Creek

Townhomes were already built-out I know that you have seen this information

In 2002 we purchased home on Elkai Woods Dr which is directly opposite the pool and buildings and

moved in It was perfect for our lives a great layout view of a pond quiet neighborhood good

neighbors and adjacent to the Swimming Pool and facilities in a common area

Now the Golf Course owner Mr Barry Helm has decided to build homes on Common 18 despite

limitations on this property He hired an attorney to develop a story to convince the County to permit

substantive changes to Common 18 so homes could be build on that land (A side note some of these

homes would look directly into one of our bedrooms and a bathroom)

My wjfe and I thank you for listening to us and reading our letters

So in short- Dont allow Barry Helm to build homes on Common 18 Rather require him to live up to the

Common 18 requirements - maintain the property which is now full of weeds the pool is certainly a

breeding ground for mosquitoes the building has dry rot and the parking area is closed off even

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Date February 26 2016

From

Bill Cashel

60490 Elkai Woods Dr

Bend OR 97702

To whom it may concern

Unfortunately I will not be able to attend the meeting on the 29th However I would like to make a

few comments I am a home owner and have lived at Widgi for 15 years and have watched and

participated in the changes that have taken place

One thing is an absolute given - the value condition and maintenance of the golf course drives the

value of everyones property in our neighborhood Since Barry purchased the course he has made

substantial investments in equipment and people and we have all benefited as a result Widgi ranks

among the top golf courses in central Oregon Barry has directly contributed to our property values as

a result and has been an outstanding business owner and boss as illustrated recently with the article

in the local paper about how he supported an employee Josh as he develops in his career

As a community we have grown and needs have changed The pool has aged and its time to support

a change The changes Barry has planned will only add again to our property values I strongly support

having new neighbors and welcome the recommended changes

Let me be perfectly clear The value of our property is subject to the value of the golf course not the

pool Barry has no obligation to make this golf course the best around but he does it because he

cares He will do the same with the proposed changes and we will all gain (again) I support the

additions of new homes to our neighborhood

This is a great place to live Thank you Barry

Regards

Bill Cashel

Board of County Commissioners 25 February 2016

Deschutes County

Bend OR

co Mr Will Groves

The purpose of this letter is to urge Deschutes County Commissars NOT to approve Widgi Creek Golf

Course proposal to build homes on Common 18 immediately adjacent to our home at 60584 Elkai

Woods Dr Our basis follows

My wife and I have for many years wanted to move to Bend a very friendly place with all of its

outdoor nearby activities for active people Until we could move to Bend we became owners at the

then Inn ofthe 7th Mountain We watched Widgi Creek Golf develop becoming very interested in the

townhomes Eventually I retired and sold my company continuing to look for an opportunity to

purchase a Widgi Creek townhome

Late 2002an attractive townhome became available We researched the property home owner

association and regulations on the Swimming pool facility across the street on Elkai Woods Drive The

Swimming pool located on common land (Common 18) was required to be maintained and could not

be used for any other purpose Because Elkai Woods was already built out the view in that direction

would remain the same

So we bought and moved into our new home in 2003 living here full-time hopefully forever Life could

not be better for the two if us until recently

Then the owner of Widgi Creek Golf course decided he wanted to build new homes located on land not

approved for homes Even though no additional homes could be built on Common 18 Mr Barry Helms

hired an attorney whose job apparently is to develop a strategy to allow new homes to be approved

This change has been actively opposed by our and other Homeowner Associations successfully to date

Now this issue is in the hands of the Deschutes County Commissioners

While I am not an attorney I can read and understand the relevant documents defining what is

permissible on Common 18 It is clear that no homes can be built on Common 18 and that the golf

course owner must maintain Common 18 grounds and facilities As an aside the pool is in gross

disrepair the pool house has dry rot and the parking lot which should be available to us is blocked off

Further if any homes on Common 18 are somehow permitted decks on these homes would look

directly into our bedroom and bathroom

Having executive quasi-judicial and legislative authority my wife and I urge you to forcefully

disapprove the unfortunate proposal by the golf course owner and supported by his attorney Further

we also urge Deschutes County to inspect Common 18 and facilities to require if appropriate the

Common 18 owner to clean up the property and follow Common 18 maintenance reqUirements

Regards Kiefer Tobin Kiefer and Sharlene Tobin

60584 Elkai Woods Dr (4~~ Bend OR 91702 f

Presentation to Deschutes County Commissioners on 2282019 by K A Tobin 541-617-0554

Thank you as the publics elected advocates for listening to us as we Widgi Creek Townhomes owners

object strongly to Mr Barry Helms proposal to change a long-standing agreement to his benefit

Simply this is about money as you are well-aware

Despite restrictions Mr Helm wants to build townhomes on Common18 currently containing a

swimming pool pool house and parking lot property This change will impact our quality of life

So he hired an attorney to develop a rational to change the Common 18 restrictions to Mr Helm

benefit not ours I should note that I have no issue with his attorney as it is his job My issue is with

Barry Helm who is not a great neighbor so he can fill his pocket book to our detriment

A little history

My wife and I wanted to move to Bend for many years In fact I first came to Bend in 1956 and skied Mt

Bachelor on its first day However we could not make the move as we were raising a family and

working But we did purchase a condo at the Inn of the 7th Mountain in early 1988 to enjoy benefits of

Bend and the area

For quite a while we watched the Widgi Creek development containing a golf course and various

homes We realized that the townhomes would fit our needs rather well

In 2002 a townhome became available just about the time I retired and sold my company

And after conducting due diligence which included inter-alia the HOA CCampRs Common 18 (the pool

area) and other documentation we specifically noted that Common 18 would be operated and

maintained by Widgi Creek Golf Course Also this area could not contain homes and the Widgi Creek

Townhomes were already built-out I know that you have seen this information

In 2002 we purchased home on Elkai Woods Dr which is directly opposite the pool and buildings and

moved in It was perfect for our lives a great layout view of a pond quiet neighborhood good

neighbors and adjacent to the Swimming Pool and facilities in a common area

Now the Golf Course owner Mr Barry Helm has decided to build homes on Common 18 despite

limitations on this property He hired an attorney to develop a story to convince the County to permit

substantive changes to Common 18 so homes could be build on that land (A side note some of these

homes would look directly into one of our bedrooms and a bathroom)

My wjfe and I thank you for listening to us and reading our letters

So in short- Dont allow Barry Helm to build homes on Common 18 Rather require him to live up to the

Common 18 requirements - maintain the property which is now full of weeds the pool is certainly a

breeding ground for mosquitoes the building has dry rot and the parking area is closed off even

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Board of County Commissioners 25 February 2016

Deschutes County

Bend OR

co Mr Will Groves

The purpose of this letter is to urge Deschutes County Commissars NOT to approve Widgi Creek Golf

Course proposal to build homes on Common 18 immediately adjacent to our home at 60584 Elkai

Woods Dr Our basis follows

My wife and I have for many years wanted to move to Bend a very friendly place with all of its

outdoor nearby activities for active people Until we could move to Bend we became owners at the

then Inn ofthe 7th Mountain We watched Widgi Creek Golf develop becoming very interested in the

townhomes Eventually I retired and sold my company continuing to look for an opportunity to

purchase a Widgi Creek townhome

Late 2002an attractive townhome became available We researched the property home owner

association and regulations on the Swimming pool facility across the street on Elkai Woods Drive The

Swimming pool located on common land (Common 18) was required to be maintained and could not

be used for any other purpose Because Elkai Woods was already built out the view in that direction

would remain the same

So we bought and moved into our new home in 2003 living here full-time hopefully forever Life could

not be better for the two if us until recently

Then the owner of Widgi Creek Golf course decided he wanted to build new homes located on land not

approved for homes Even though no additional homes could be built on Common 18 Mr Barry Helms

hired an attorney whose job apparently is to develop a strategy to allow new homes to be approved

This change has been actively opposed by our and other Homeowner Associations successfully to date

Now this issue is in the hands of the Deschutes County Commissioners

While I am not an attorney I can read and understand the relevant documents defining what is

permissible on Common 18 It is clear that no homes can be built on Common 18 and that the golf

course owner must maintain Common 18 grounds and facilities As an aside the pool is in gross

disrepair the pool house has dry rot and the parking lot which should be available to us is blocked off

Further if any homes on Common 18 are somehow permitted decks on these homes would look

directly into our bedroom and bathroom

Having executive quasi-judicial and legislative authority my wife and I urge you to forcefully

disapprove the unfortunate proposal by the golf course owner and supported by his attorney Further

we also urge Deschutes County to inspect Common 18 and facilities to require if appropriate the

Common 18 owner to clean up the property and follow Common 18 maintenance reqUirements

Regards Kiefer Tobin Kiefer and Sharlene Tobin

60584 Elkai Woods Dr (4~~ Bend OR 91702 f

Presentation to Deschutes County Commissioners on 2282019 by K A Tobin 541-617-0554

Thank you as the publics elected advocates for listening to us as we Widgi Creek Townhomes owners

object strongly to Mr Barry Helms proposal to change a long-standing agreement to his benefit

Simply this is about money as you are well-aware

Despite restrictions Mr Helm wants to build townhomes on Common18 currently containing a

swimming pool pool house and parking lot property This change will impact our quality of life

So he hired an attorney to develop a rational to change the Common 18 restrictions to Mr Helm

benefit not ours I should note that I have no issue with his attorney as it is his job My issue is with

Barry Helm who is not a great neighbor so he can fill his pocket book to our detriment

A little history

My wife and I wanted to move to Bend for many years In fact I first came to Bend in 1956 and skied Mt

Bachelor on its first day However we could not make the move as we were raising a family and

working But we did purchase a condo at the Inn of the 7th Mountain in early 1988 to enjoy benefits of

Bend and the area

For quite a while we watched the Widgi Creek development containing a golf course and various

homes We realized that the townhomes would fit our needs rather well

In 2002 a townhome became available just about the time I retired and sold my company

And after conducting due diligence which included inter-alia the HOA CCampRs Common 18 (the pool

area) and other documentation we specifically noted that Common 18 would be operated and

maintained by Widgi Creek Golf Course Also this area could not contain homes and the Widgi Creek

Townhomes were already built-out I know that you have seen this information

In 2002 we purchased home on Elkai Woods Dr which is directly opposite the pool and buildings and

moved in It was perfect for our lives a great layout view of a pond quiet neighborhood good

neighbors and adjacent to the Swimming Pool and facilities in a common area

Now the Golf Course owner Mr Barry Helm has decided to build homes on Common 18 despite

limitations on this property He hired an attorney to develop a story to convince the County to permit

substantive changes to Common 18 so homes could be build on that land (A side note some of these

homes would look directly into one of our bedrooms and a bathroom)

My wjfe and I thank you for listening to us and reading our letters

So in short- Dont allow Barry Helm to build homes on Common 18 Rather require him to live up to the

Common 18 requirements - maintain the property which is now full of weeds the pool is certainly a

breeding ground for mosquitoes the building has dry rot and the parking area is closed off even

I I

I though its a Common Area

I t

f

1

Presentation to Deschutes County Commissioners on 2282019 by K A Tobin 541-617-0554

Thank you as the publics elected advocates for listening to us as we Widgi Creek Townhomes owners

object strongly to Mr Barry Helms proposal to change a long-standing agreement to his benefit

Simply this is about money as you are well-aware

Despite restrictions Mr Helm wants to build townhomes on Common18 currently containing a

swimming pool pool house and parking lot property This change will impact our quality of life

So he hired an attorney to develop a rational to change the Common 18 restrictions to Mr Helm

benefit not ours I should note that I have no issue with his attorney as it is his job My issue is with

Barry Helm who is not a great neighbor so he can fill his pocket book to our detriment

A little history

My wife and I wanted to move to Bend for many years In fact I first came to Bend in 1956 and skied Mt

Bachelor on its first day However we could not make the move as we were raising a family and

working But we did purchase a condo at the Inn of the 7th Mountain in early 1988 to enjoy benefits of

Bend and the area

For quite a while we watched the Widgi Creek development containing a golf course and various

homes We realized that the townhomes would fit our needs rather well

In 2002 a townhome became available just about the time I retired and sold my company

And after conducting due diligence which included inter-alia the HOA CCampRs Common 18 (the pool

area) and other documentation we specifically noted that Common 18 would be operated and

maintained by Widgi Creek Golf Course Also this area could not contain homes and the Widgi Creek

Townhomes were already built-out I know that you have seen this information

In 2002 we purchased home on Elkai Woods Dr which is directly opposite the pool and buildings and

moved in It was perfect for our lives a great layout view of a pond quiet neighborhood good

neighbors and adjacent to the Swimming Pool and facilities in a common area

Now the Golf Course owner Mr Barry Helm has decided to build homes on Common 18 despite

limitations on this property He hired an attorney to develop a story to convince the County to permit

substantive changes to Common 18 so homes could be build on that land (A side note some of these

homes would look directly into one of our bedrooms and a bathroom)

My wjfe and I thank you for listening to us and reading our letters

So in short- Dont allow Barry Helm to build homes on Common 18 Rather require him to live up to the

Common 18 requirements - maintain the property which is now full of weeds the pool is certainly a

breeding ground for mosquitoes the building has dry rot and the parking area is closed off even

I I

I though its a Common Area

I t

f

1