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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.
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South Redmond Tract ProposedLand 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.
PROPOSED MANAGEMENT STRATEGY • 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.
NEXT STEPS UGB Amendment to Meet Regional Industrial Land Needs • 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.