THE VILLAGE OF SODAVILLE

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

adopted January 1980

Compiled by

Scott Woodcock, Planning Consultant

Rolfe Stearns, Mayor, City of Sodaville

Sodaville City Government

Council and Mayor

• • John Atchley, Councilor

  • Chuck Mullenix, Councilor

  • Jean (Sally) Barley, Councilor

  • Judy Howard, Councilor

  • Rolfe Stearns, Mayor

  • Diane Cannon, Recorder

The City wishes to thank the following individuals for their time and effort devoted to the development of the Sodaville Comprehensive Plan.

• • Lucille Jasmer, former Councilor

  • John Crumley, former Mayor

  • Earl Hibbert, former Councilor

  • Doris Coyle, former recorder

  • Marlene Atchley, Planning and Community Development Committee

  • Dave Jensen, Planning and Community Development Committee

  • Sharon Mullenix, Planning and Community Development Committee

SETTING:

The City of Sodaville lies along the foothills of the west cascade mountain range, roughly along the geologic demarcation between "valley" and "mountain." The city is approximately 5 miles southeast of the urban center of Lebanon.

A heavily wooded area, the city is also within the Oak Creek drainage system. Perched along a hillside as it is, Sodaville has long been subjected to the drainage problems associated with sloped, poorly drained and shallow soils. The suitability of the area for solar siting is relatively good however, given both slope and orientation to the south.

HISTORY :

Sodaville was established in the late 19th century as a resort village centered around the Mineral Springs Park. The economy was limited to business which served visitors, students of the Mineral Springs College and local residents. After the college was moved in the late ninties [sic], the fad for mineral waters passed. Finally a series of fires between the turn of the century and the mid twenties destroyed the village. Since then, Sodaville has remained a rural residential area.

A small surge of home building just before and after World War II concentrated dwellings in the lower part of Sodaville. In time, septic tanks began to fail and contaminate the shallow wells in this relatively dense area of the village. Several outbreaks of waterborne disease have occured [sic] since the late fifties. The last outbreak was 11 reported cases of hepatitis in spring 1978.

Until the last outbreak of disease, the City Council had concentrated on street and drainage improvements. Following the March 1978 hepatitis, concerned citizens formed a committee to work with the Council to obtain federal assistance. The City will construct a municipal water system during the summer of 1980 using Farmers Home Administration loan and grant monies. Fortunately, the Council has spent the last two years preparing this Comprehensive Plan which is essential to managing the growth that will accompany the water system.

GENERAL GOALS OF THE SODAVILLE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

1. Identify and enhance the rural values, independent lifestyles, craft traditions and personal freedoms of the residents of Sodaville.

2. Do not overplan; leave space for residents to fulfill their own dreams within the context of the village plan.

3. Provide the basic opportunities for citizen self-reliance.

4. Involve local citizens, business and voluntary associations in the planning and community development process.

5. Revive the day resort tradition of the village.

6. Improve the liveability of the village by providing public facilities without destroying Sodaville's village character.

7. Plan for energy efficient public facilities, transportation, land use and housing construction.

8. Manage growth and protect open spaces.

9. Insure cost effective development that is controlled by residents rather than outside forces.

10. Create 1a village alternative to large, densely populated towns which must provide expensive government services and also must impose severe restrictions on land use and lifestyles.

COMPONENTS OF THE SODAVILLE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

There are three components to the Sodaville Comprehensive Plan. Background Reports, contained in a separate document, provide information, tables and maps relative to each of the applicable statewide planning goals. From these background studies were developed the Sodaville Comprehensive Plan contained herein, with City goals and policy statements concerning all aspects of planning. The final document is a collection of Ordinances to implement the goals and policies of the plan.

The Plan is arranged in the following order:

• Citizen Participation and Community Services

• Local Economy

• Recreation and Open Space

• Public Facilities and Utilities

• Housing

• Transportation

• Energy Conservation (to be compiled)

• Natural Environment (to be compiled)

• Land Use

• Urbanization

• Appendices

  • UGB Justification

  • Housing Calculations

  • Buildable lands

  • Plan Amendment

CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

an element of the

VILLAGE OF SODAVILLE

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

This element describes how Sodaville will continue to involve citizens in the planning process and how the village will utilize citizens to implement and update the Comprehensive Plan.

OVERVIEW: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

BACKGROUND:

The City Council has historically concentrated on street and storm drainage maintenance and improvements. In 1976 the City began construction of a new Spring Hall for meetings and City administration, using Federal Revenue Sharing monies. During 1977 the City conducted a community attitude survey and notified citizens about planning meetings.

An outbreak of hepatitis in March of 1978 sparked citizen participation. Citizens formed a Citizens Committee for Water in 1978. The Committee helped select an engineer in July, surveyed the community in August and pursued funding. In October the Committee for Water, through the City Council, applied to the Farmers Home Administration for Grant/Loan monies. The application was funded in May 1979.

Because of it's small population, Sodaville cannot financially support labor intensive services like police and fire. The City intends to restrict its role to providing utilities (such as water, waste water and storm drainage) road maintenance and limited services such as planning, zoning, contracted building inspection, and administration. The City, in the near future, will be limited to providing resources rather than services--resources such as public facilities, information and community organization.

GOALS:

• • Involve citizens in decision making.

  • Minimize the cost of city services.

  • Promote community self reliance.

  • Provide resources for community and personal development.

CITIZEN NEEDS:

Children - recreation facilities, quality housing and family environments.

Teenagers - recreation, skills acquisition, part time jobs.

Adults - recreation and continuing education opportunities, jobs, livable housing and community.

Seniors - special transportation, recreation and social contacts, modestly priced housing

Families - liveability of village, housing.

Community Groups - recreation and meeting facilities, parking facilities.

Visitors - recreation facilities, lodging, village environment.

Handicapped - appropriate housing, jobs, transportation and recreation facilities.

COMMUNITY RESOURCES:

• Citizen [sic] themselves

• Local businesses and trades and crafts people

• Sodaville Evangelical Church

• Sodaville School District

• Planning and Community Development Committee

• Recreation and Community Affairs Committee

• Public Works and Utilities Committee

• Housing, Energy and Social Services Committee

• Public Safety and Health Committee

• Lebanon Rural Fire Department

• Linn County Sheriff

• Linn County Road Department

• Linn County Planning Department

• Linn County Health Services

• Linn Benton Community Service Agency

• Linn Benton Community College

• Linn Benton Housing Authority

• OSU Extension Service

CITIZEN PARTICIPATION

COMMUNITY GOALS:

• • Establish an organization to insure that every citizen, especially seniors and teenagers, can contribute to local government.

  • Train citizens for leadership roles in local government.

  • Provide continuity in local government.

PROBLEMS AND POTENTIALS:

Effective citizen involvement can reduce the citizens' negative feelings toward local government by drawing them into decision making and by helping them look at problems from a community wide perspective.

POLICIES:

The City of Sodaville shall:

• • Continue to notify people of planning meetings and their results.

  • Encourage people to attend planning meetings and hearings regarding revisions to the Comprehensive Plan.

  • Continually update background material.

  • Make the adopted comprehensive plan available to the public.

  • Conduct community surveys every two years as the basis for plan revisions and grant applications.

  • Form joint council/citizen advisory committees, chaired by council persons, to research alternative responses to the potentials and problems the community faces and to make policy recommendations to the Council as a whole.

  • Continue the following committees: Planning and Community Development and Public Works and Utilities.

  • Set up the following committees: Housing, Energy and Social Services, Recreation and Community Affairs, and Public Health and Safety.

  • Appoint three to five members to each committee.

  • Reserve spots for a teenager, a senior and the school superintendent on the Recreation and Community Affairs Committee.

  • Reserve one position for seniors on the Housing, Energy and Social Service Committee.

  • Allow one person from outside the City proper to serve as a member.

RECREATION AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

• • Oversee the tree planting program along the Lane Greenways.

  • Maintain the Sodaville Park and Spring Hall.

  • Recommend land acquisitions and improvements to the Sodaville Park.

  • Evaluate the long term prospects of the City and Sodaville School District acquiring a site and constructing a swimming pool.

  • Continue evaluation of a community arena and grounds for outdoor meetings, junior rodeo, flea market or farmers market.

  • Work with the Sodaville Evangelical Church and the Sodaville School District to set up recreation and educational programs for children, teenagers, adults, seniors, and visitors as well as pre-school and kindegarten [sic] programs.

  • Sponsor community events and fund raisers.

  • Evaluate the feasibility of cable information and entertainment utility.

  • Establish a community information and resource center which would: put out a community newsletter; finish compiling the local history; display local historical artifacts; set up a skills bank; provide planning, housing rehabilitation and social services information; serve as a substation of a County Library district.

PUBLIC WORKS AND UTILITIES COMMITTEE

• • Evaluate proposed improvements to the transportation network, drainage system and water system.

  • Assist in maintaining roads, lanes, drainageways and water system.

  • Evaluate the performance of private utilities.

  • Evaluate the establishment of a recycling center or pick up system for Sodaville.

PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE

• • Develop crime and fire prevention programs.

  • Monitor street lighting.

  • Oversee weed, rodent and animal control.

  • Handle citizen complaints.

  • Refer pollution and health hazards to the DEQ and Linn County Health Department.

HOUSING, ENERGY, AND SOCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE

• • Provide energy conservation information.

  • Pursue funding for housing repair and rehabilitation.

  • Coordinate with the Linn Benton Housing: Authority and with the Community Services Agency regarding housing assistance.

COMMUNITY SERVICES

COMMUNITY GOALS:

Provide a way for citizens to share skills and knowledge while contributing to the community.

Educate the citizens about the problems and limits a small community faces by involving them in the operations of the village government.

Find a method of insuring volunteers.

PROBLEMS AND POTENTIALS:

The City of Sodaville cannot afford the modern separation of policy making from city operations. The City must rely upon committees of volunteers ‘both to suggest policy and to carry out City Council policy and directives. Strict financial controls should minimize the possibility of committees acting without Council authority.

POLICIES:

The City of Sodaville shall, through the following council/citizen committees:

PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

• • Evaluate contracting for a city building inspector.

  • Pursue funding for a waste water system.

  • Work out a strategy for economic development.

  • Evaluate PUD and partitioning proposals as well as rezones,

  • Update background maps, inventories and other data annually.

  • Seek student interns to assist in updating the Comprehensive Plan.

  • Complete the energy and environment element of the Comprehensive Plan by August 1980.

  • Update the Comprehensive Plan every two years.

  • Develop functional plans for transportation, waste water, water, storm drainage, the park, recreational facilities and open space acquisition.

  • Prepare an intermediate term Capital Improvements Program for the acquisition and development of public facilities and utilities.

POLICE PROTECTION

COMMUNITY GOALS:

Provide, to the greatest extent possible, for self help crime prevention and police protection.

Promote community involvement as a key to solving police protection problems.

PROBLEMS AND POTENTIALS

With such limited financial capabilities, Sodaville has no choice but to pursue a civic solution to local police protection. Protection programs at a local level charge the citizenry with the initial deterrent responsibility. The Neighborhood Watch, Block House, Vacation Home Check, and Operation Identification programs are all directed toward community involvement as a method of protection.

Traffic violations represent a more difficult problem to address at a local level. Notification of the County Sheriff's Office of infractions and the license number of violators is an initial step. Posting speed and load limits is another possibility. Since-only the Linn County Sheriff's Office is available for speeding and traffic enforcement in Sodaville, potential congestion and hazardous conditions must be prevented through careful transportation planning.

POLICIES:

The City of Sodaville shall:

• • Organize crime prevention programs coordinated by the Public Health and Safety Committee.

  • Post and maintain speed limit signs where necessary,

  • Prohibit individual access onto major collectors and any minor collectors which will become major collectors,

  • Establish truck routes.

  • Maintain adequate street lighting.

  • Evaluate the establishment of a Community Board to resolve minor criminal incidents and neighborhood disputes.

  • Evaluate contracting for very part time police service to enforce local ordinances,

  • Evaluate contracting for a municipal judge.

FIRE PROTECTION AND EMERGENCY SERVICES

COMMUNITY GOALS:

Minimize the risk of fire danger in Sodaville to existing and future residents.

PROBLEMS AND POTENTIALS:

Fire protection presents problems similar to those of police protection. Sodaville can do little to actually augment the fire protection program of the Lebanon Rural Fire Department. However, at the prevention level there are numerous things that the City can promote and the residents can become involved in.

Fire prevention is accomplished through safety education and proper home construction or remodeling. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. approved appliances, electrical systems and heating systems are all part of proper home construction. Address visibility is another key factor. Housekeeping, garage and yard hazards are individual dangers also, that a fire department cannot correct. These dangers and hazards must be approached from a community education standpoint, with the aid of the Lebanon Rural Fire Department. (The Department conducts home inspection and workshop meetings.) The LRFD has just begun a program to train fire fighters as building inspectors so that at least one fire fighter will be familiar with a structure.

Other fire department recommendations stem from actual building sites and construction materials. Avoidance of rough terrain aids in response time to a fire. Use of wood shingles in a heavily wooded area is also a condition to be avoided.

POLICIES:

The City of Sodaville shall:

• • Encourage homeowners to request home inspections for fire and safety hazards,

  • Require homeowners or landlords to clearly identify addresses on homes or rental units.

  • Supply the LRFD annually with updated maps showing the location and address of all homes in Sodaville.

  • Encourage involvement in prevention activities through workshops arranged by the Public Health and Safety Committee.

  • Work with potential cable TV companies and the LRFD to connect detection sensors directly to the fire department.

  • Evaluate contracting with the LRFD for building inspection,

  • Cooperate with Linn County and neighboring cities when an effort is made to establish a 911 number.

  • Encourage volunteer groups or the community college to offer first aid courses in the City at the school or City Hall.

  • Evaluate the feasibility of partially funding tuition and travel for permanent resident to complete an EMT I program

LOCAL ECONOMY PLAN

an element of the

VILLAGE OF SODAVILLE

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

The local economy plan for Sodaville is an attempt to define, recognize, and encourage further development of home occupations; convenience retailing; recreation and lodging; arts, crafts and trade businesses; and small scale industry.

OVERVIEW: LOCAL ECONOMY

BACKGROUND:

The commercial, service and industrial center of Lebanon provides the bulk of employment opportunities as well as services for Sodaville. Economic activity within Sodaville has traditionally been limited to household and exchange economies. A large portion of the work force is employed in either the forest products or construction industries. Since employment in these sectors has been Seasonal, some workers have created part time trades, crafts and services to supplement their incomes.

Given the proximity of Lebanon, there is no demand for a complex commercial or industrial structure; but there is a growing local demand for limited services and retailing. Much of this demand could be met by expanding the already existing home occupations and by expanding convenience retailing to meet the growth which will follow the construction of the water system.

In addition, given the shortage of energy for transportation, there will likely be a demand for recreation close to population centers. The City Council feels that Sodaville should revive it's historic role aa a resort village, The village should capitalize on it's local history, mineral springs and park like setting as well as on it's cultural uniqueness as a rural, blue collar community. By encouraging trades, crafts and arts and by stimulating development of small scale recreation and lodging facilities, the Village could develop into a non-gimmicky resort community.

GENERAL GOALS:

• • Encourage the development of a self reliant local economy based on the household, exchange and volunteer economies.

  • Develop an independent service economy based on: 1) Convenience retailing for the Village and the South Hills, and 2) Revival of Sodaville as a day resort village.

  • Maintain and revitalize rural craft traditions.

  • Reduce the village's dependence on Lebanon for employment.

  • Stimulate self employment and the creation of new work.

  • Encourage the development of part time jobs for teenagers, seniors, handicapped and spouses at home.

  • Encourage the local siting of a day care facility.

  • Explore the feasibility of siting small scale industries along CR 736.

  • Evaluate establishing a Community Development Corporation.

ECONOMIC NEEDS:

Teenagers - part time jobs and apprenticeships.

Seniors - part time jobs and Opportunities for volunteerism.

Homebound persons - part time jobs or business for the handicapped and spouses at home.

Self employed - opportunity to site full or part time craft, business or profession in or adjacent to private homes.

Conventionally employed - opportunities to work close to home, reducing time and energy costs.

LOCAL ECONOMY, POTENTIAL RESOURCES:

Self Reliant Economy - The traditional local economy based on the household economy and on exchange, barter, volunteer and co-op activities.

Home occupation - a business, whether a craft, trade, hobby or profession, conducted from a dwelling ideally have minimal traffic, parking or nuisance impacts.

Convenience Commercial - small outlets carrying convenience items and service to the village and surrounding south hills subdivision, e.g. general store, service station, cafe.

Arts, Crafts, and Trades - studio or workshop specializing in the production of a certain product or the provision of a specific service,

e.g. printing, leather working, photography or home repairs. Such businesses would be located in the commercial area.

Recreation and Lodging - Inns, boarding house or guest homes which provide meals and lodging to local people as well as visitors. Indoor amusements and outdoor recreation provided by public, non-profit or private commercial entities; for example, swimming pool, horse stable and arena.

Small Scale Industrial - activities of a scale exceeding that of what is generally considered to be a home occupation or commercial use (Gig. causing more noise, visual conflict or heavy duty traffic) but with definite potential to provide service in Sodaville, such as storage, truck repair, yarding of equipment, or small scale fabrication.

SELF RELIANT ECONOMY

COMMUNITY GOAL:

• • Encourage and assist individuals, as well as the community as a whole, to provide for their own needs.

PROBLEMS AND POTENTIALS:

Sodaville's household economy is based on the following resources: relatively large personal investments in tools and equipment; low-density housing on large lots due to septic limitations; and construction, gardening and homemaking skills. This household economy provides the basis for the less developed exchange economy which involves the sharing of skills and tools as well as trading services.

In the volunteer economy, residents utilize idle equipment and leisure time to assist neighbors and the community through self-fulfilling activities such as building, teaching or leading. The co-operative economy has not yet been developed.

POLICIES:

The City of Sodaville shall:

• • Facilitate the exchange economy by providing space for skills sharing and a tools and service exchange.

  • Avoid, whenever possible, policies and programs which discourage people from providing for their own needs.

  • Encourage residents to volunteer their time and services to the community by working with the Council Committees and especially by contributing their individual ideas and talents to community projects.

  • Assist, where possible, the formation of consumers or producers cooperatives.

LOCAL ECONOMY - HOME OCCUPATIONS

COMMUNITY GOALS:

• • Encourage the establishment as well as continuance of home occupation businesses.

  • Establish guidelines for minimizing traffic, parking or other potential Nuisances associated with home occupation businesses.

PROBLEMS AND POTENTIALS:

Home occupation businesses can provide either a primary or secondary source of income to Sodaville residents. Several advantages can accrue from this:

1. 1. Diversification of income - in the case of layoffs from other sectors of the economy, home occupations can provide alternative income.

   2. Additional income - added income from businesses can provide purchasing power for consumer goods and home improvements, and

   3. Attraction of outside residents - money spent in Sodaville from outside sources can stimulate both personal and local economy. A factor that will influence the overall effect of additional dollars in Sodaville will be the opportunity to spend these dollars in Sodaville, either on consumer goods or home improvements.

Guidelines to limit the scale of home occupations are important. Impacts from traffic, solid waste, noise and odor are categories that should be addressed by home occupation ordinances.

POLICIES:

The City of Sodaville shall:

• • Allow home occupations (subject to scale and use) as a conditional use.

  • Limit the scale and use of home occupations to non-polluting, low impact types of businesses,

  • License home occupations both to regulate them and to provide revenues earmarked for community development.

  • Encourage professionals, who do not need constant face to face access to their clients, to locate in Sodaville, e.g. consultants.

  • Encourage home occupations to provide part time employment.

LOCAL ECONOMY - ARTS, CRAFTS AND TRADES

COMMUNITY GOALS:

• • Create an atmosphere conducive to the establishment of arts, crafts and trade studios and workshops.

  • Encourage retail outlets for local arts and crafts.

PROBLEMS AND POTENTIALS:

Sodaville will remain an affordable and liveable community in which to live and work by providing only basic services and by minimizing the impact of urbanization on the environment. In addition, Sodaville plans to permit home occupations subject to scale and impacts on environment. Such goals and their related policies will make Sodaville a desirable place for the artisans to live and work.

Arts, crafts and trades, such as cabinetmaking, furniture restoration and printing, will draw visitors to the community. In turn, recreation and conference facilities will draw other potential customers to Sodaville.

POLICIES:

The City of Sodaville shall:

• • Permit arts, crafts or trade facilities outright in the commercial zone.

  • Permit them as home occupations only when limitations on scale and use can be met.

  • Encourage studio/residence/retail outlet combinations in the commercial zone and as a part of any arts and crafts institute or school.

  • Encourage trades and craftspeople, as well as artists, to locate in Sodaville.

  • Seek grants from the Oregon Arts Commission to help perserve [sic] ruralceraft traditions.

LOCAL ECONOMY - CONVENIENCE COMMERCIAL

COMMUNITY GOALS:

• Insure that Sodaville has either an operating convenience/general store or vacant land available for such a use.

• Encourage development of a small commercial district based on convenience retailing.

PROBLEMS AND POTENTIALS:

A general store services both the local Sodaville needs as well as the needs of people in outlying areas. The Sodaville Store potentially serves areas as far away as 2 miles before the South Lebanon or Waterloo service areas become dominant.

Energy conservation is also addressed by a store of this nature. Well- located convenience retailing can often save many miles of transportation costs.

RECOMMENDED POLICIES:

• • Recognize the current location of the general store as prime and encourage its continued operation. If this use is discontinued and an alternative use established that does not serve convenience needs, insure that an adequate amount and suitable location for a "convenience store" is made available elsewhere or redesignated on the Sodaville Land Use Plan.

  • Encourage the siting of a gas station/repair shop and a cafe close to the existing store.

  • Utilize Liberty Street one block on each side of Sodaville Road for commercial parking.

RECREATION AND LODGING

COMMUNITY GOALS:

• • Revive Sodaville's historic. recreational role.

  • Develop the conference and retreat aspect of the resort village concept.

PROBLEMS AND POTENTIALS:

The development of Sodaville's economy has been limited by its small size, lack of natural resources, minimal municipal improvements, rural setting and lifestyle, and out-of-the-way location. This absence of commercial and industrial development is actually one of Sodaville's greatest resources. The beauty and simplicity of this unspoiled village when combined with the revival of its historic role as a resort provide the potential for a service economy based on recreation and conferences supplemented by convenience retailing and an arts, crafts and trade sector.

Rapid population growth in the Mid-Willamette Valley and the increase in professional and mid and upper management jobs will expand the market for recreational opportunities. Recreational areas close to large population centers will benefit from soaring transportation costs as the urban middle and upper middle class groups seek moderately-priced weekends and mini-vacations away from the stress of city life. There is also a lack of low-cost facilities for conferences and group retreats in the Mid-Valley.

The Sodaville Evangelical Church will begin construction on an education/ conference facility within the year, which will be available for rent for conferences and banquets.

The school gymnasium is available for public groups. Some recreational facilities already exist in the area. For example, the golf course and an archery range lie within 14 miles of Sodaville.

POLICIES:

• • The City of Sodaville shall:

  • Evaluate the feasibility of and pursue funding for a community swimming pool and hard-top courts.

  • Evaluate the feasibility of and pursue funding for a community arena, parking lot and riding stable.

  • Upgrade the Sodaville Spring to protect it from contamination.

  • Encourage private parties to build and operate an inn, bath house and restaurant.

  • Encourage private and non-profit groups to build and operate conference facilities.

SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIAL

COMMUNITY GOALS:

• • Provide a small scale industrial area for those home occupations which outgrow their residential sites.

  • Encourage small scale businesses to locate in Sodaville.

PROBLEMS AND POTENTIALS:

There is a strong need for local jobs for skilled and semi-skilled workers. Home occupations will be limited to one full-time employee and therefore cannot provide sufficient employment opportunities. Home occupations sometimes become very successful and must obtain conventional business locations; moreover, some services and products which could be consumed locally are never suitable for home production (e.g. mini-storage, yarding of equipment, truck repair or fabrication processes). Finally, the City needs a limited number of businesses to help homeowners support local government services.

Relatively flat undeveloped land suitable for small scale industry lies along the eastern side of CR 736 north of Sodaville Cutoff. At this point there would be no conflicts with residential uses.

POLICIES:

The City of Sodaville shall:

• • Notify property owners along the west side of CR 736 north of Sodaville Cutoff that their parcels have a light industrial potential.

  • Evaluate the role the village should take to promote and arrange financing and sites for small businesses.

RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE PLAN

an element of the

VILLAGE OF SODAVILLE

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

All elements of the Sodaville Plan address Open Space, either directly or indirectly. This element, the Recreation and Open Space Plan, provides the cross reference point where these relationships are clarified--the transportation plan as an Open Space System, the Land Use element as an aid to maintaining open space, etc. The Recreation and Open Space Plan attempts to isolate needs, reveal untapped potentials and suggest policies.

OVERVIEW: RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE PLAN

BACKGROUND :

The overall goal of the recreation, culture and open space plan is to revive the historical "day resort" character of Sodaville. Within this concept lie several others; to achieve the feel of a large open space in the center of the village, to provide areas specifically for leisure and active recreation, to make the Sodaville Park the focus of the "Village Center," and to group public functions and uses to maximize the continuity of open space resources.

GENERAL GOALS:

• Increase property values by improving the livability of Sodaville.

• Preserve and enhance the rural, parklike setting of Sodaville by conserving open space and protecting natural and scenic resources; these are our prime resources rather than industry, transportation, or universities.

• Require the inclusion of open space and park contribution as a part of the review and approval of planned unit developments.

• Enhance the boulevard-like quality of Sodaville Road by locating and linking all public activities along its east side.

• Work out co-operative agreements to coordinate the development of recreational resources. This will prevent duplication and scattering of facilities. Example: concentrate sports activities at and adjacent to the Sodaville School.

• Avoid stereotyped notions of "park", "recreation", "school", and "education.'’ Unfortunately, these conventional notions tend to restrict out imagination so that we end up restricting and isolating recreation in a "park" and education in a "school." Instead, we might look at the entire village as a place and a community where we raise children, school them and enrich our own lives. Fun, child rearing, and education already occur throughout the community.

• Emphasize the village as a provider of recreational opportunities rather than costly recreational services. Minimize the construction and maintenance of sports facilities.

• Acquire more land as a local match for grant monies for park and recreation improvements.

RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE NEEDS

• • Tots - need confined, relatively small, supervised space. (Fantasy play, play ground equipment)

  • Children - need sports facilities and undeveloped open space areas for athletics. (horseback riding, field games, playground activities)

  • Teenagers - need sports areas and places to socialize. (horseback riding, field games, cycling, a place to "hang out.")

  • Adults - need some public areas for sports, leisure activities and social event. (picnicking, strolling, sightseeing.)

  • Seniors - need both open space and cultural activities as well as leisure space. (strolling, sightseeing, reading.)

  • Families - group gathering space, need both private residential space and large public places for play, socializing and cultural events. (picnicking, sightseeing)

  • Community Groups - (Variable age groups, range of user needs) large group gathering space.

  • Visitor - need primarily leisure and cultural facilities (picnicking, sight-seeing)

  • Handicapped - needs vary with the severity of the handicap, from leisure only to general use of sports and cultural facilities.

NEED CATEGORIES:

• Sports - generally outdoor, team or individual

• Social - group oriented, often indoor

• Leisure - usually individual, sometimes small group, indoor/outdoor

• Cultural - fun and enrichment

• Open Space - outdoor, visual enjoyment

Need: Sports

• Resource: Park

  • Potential Uses: Impromptu games

• Resource: School

  • Current Uses: field games, playground

  • Potential Uses: court games, folk dancing, swimming

• Resource: Church

  • Potential Uses: tot lot, playhouse

• Resource: Outdoor rec. facility

  • Potential Uses: motocross, jr. rodeo, horse shows

• Resource: Lanes/Greenways

  • Current Uses: informal games, jogging, cycling, horseback riding

• Resource: Golf Course, Archery Range (Both are within 2 miles)

Need: Leisure

• • Resource: Park

    • Current Uses: picnicking, reading, "sipping mineral water"

    • Potential Uses: strolling, painting, drawing, crafts, gardening, reflecting in secluded areas

  • Resource: Church

    • Potential Uses: retreats, reading, crafts, contemplating

  • Resource: Commercial

    • Potential Uses: window shopping, amusements, dining out, crafts

  • Resource: Oak Creek

    • Potential Uses: strolling, fishing

  • Resource: Lagoon site & outdoor rec. facility

    • Potential Uses: strolling sunbathing, gardening

  • Resource: Lanes & paths

    • Current Uses: strolling

    • Potential Uses: gardening

  • Resource: Sodaville Rd

    • Current Uses: siteseeing [sic]

  • Resource: School

    • Potential Uses: daycamp in nature area

Need: Cultural

• • Resource: Park/City Hall

    • Current Uses: historic site, city gov't [sic], community newsletter

    • Potential Uses: local hist. collection local gov't., open house, library substa., outdoor plays, outdoor sculptures, arts/crafts displays, forum for skill sharing

  • Resource: School

    • Current Uses: indoor plays

    • Potential Uses: natural hist. area, hist. site, indoor concerts, community classes

  • Resource: Old Church

    • Potential Uses: hist., building, museum

  • Resource: Historic Sites

    • Potential Uses: interpreting indian [sic] and early settlers camp, building/battle sites

  • Resource: Lagoon sites

    • Potential Uses: natural history area

  • Resource: Business/Trades/Crafts/Hone Occup.

    • Potential Uses: tours of operations, open house hours, apprenticeships for teens

  • Resource: Outdoor Rec. facility

    • Potential Uses: outdoor concerts, movies, film festival

Need: Social

• • Resource: School

    • Current Uses: carnivals, meetings

    • Potential Uses: dances, fund raisers

  • Resource: Church

    • Current Uses: meetings, worship, bazaars, study groups, youth groups

    • Potential Uses: rummage sales, flea markets, banquets

  • Resource: Commercial

    • Current Uses: change encounters, conversations, "hanging out"

    • Potential Uses: merchant fairs, banquest [sic], meetings, dances

  • Resource: Park/City Hall

    • Current Uses: meetings, informal parties, "hanging out"

    • Potential Uses: community picnics, workdays, fundraisers.

  • Resource: Outdoor Rec. Facility

    • Potential Uses: festivals, rallies, craft fairs

Need: Open Space

• • Resource: Private Yards

    • Current Uses: aquifer recharge, soil, erosion protection

    • Potential Uses: minimal front yard setbacks would encourage placement of yards behind homes with planting in front

  • Resource: Greenways/Lanes

    • Current Uses: dust/noise/wind buffer, runoff protection, temp. control, wildlife habitat, privacy

    • Potential Uses: groundcover and low heighth [sic] trees would increase the "woodsy" feel of Sodaville

  • Resource: Drainageways

    • Potential Uses: landscaped watercourses

  • Resource: Quarry

    • Potential Uses: after reclamation, steep unbuildable land would provide attractive open space

  • Resource: Church, Park & School

    • Current Uses: open spaces in the village center

    • Potential Uses: low maintenance public garden in park, arboretum behind school

  • Resource: Scenic views

    • Current Uses: Middle RIdge, Peterson's Butte, valley vistas

  • Resource: Scenic sites

    • Current Uses: Park, old Church, Hale House

  • Resource: Scenic walks & Drives

    • Current Uses: variety of visual experiences on Sodaville Road

    • Potential Uses: regional scenic drive to South Hills with view turnouts

  • Resource: Cityscape

    • Current Uses: hillside villages seen from the north and west

    • Potential Uses: preserve the wooded areas on the northern and eastern perimeters

I. The Village Center as:

A. Leisure Opportunity.

Potential Uses: The combination of passive recreation in the park with athletics at the school and group events at the church.

B. Social Event.

Potential Uses: A place where people will congregate informally in park, stores, restaurant, and sidewalk or formally in school, church, local government or business.

C. Cultural Center.

Potential Uses: The focus of church, school, local government, and arts and crafts activities.

D. Open Space.

Potential Uses: A parkscape with groupings of public multi-use buildings and facilities linked together by common open space and the curving, visually exciting boulevard.

II. Need: The Village of Sodaville as:

A. Recreational Village

Current Uses: The entire village is a recreational resource through it's open space lanes, paths, wooded areas, park and school sports facilities.

Potential Uses: Revive Sodaville as a recreational village. Develop additional outdoor recreation facilities; expand the Sodaville Park and stimulate private development of lodging facilities and arts and crafts businesses.

B. Open Space

Current Uses: The ample open spacers, bind the village together and provides a sensuous environment for fun, child rearing and personal development.

Potential Uses: For both villages and those who live outside Sodaville will provide visual relief to the bareness of expected development around Sodaville.

C. Socio/Cultural Event

Current Uses: The village sustains rural working person's way of life.

Potential Uses: Sodaville can be economically viable alternative to those cities with dense populations that provide many services and impose many restrictions.

RECREATION - LEISURE

COMMUNITY GOALS:

• • Promote social interaction as a form of leisure recreation.

  • Establish Sodaville Park as a center for leisure recreational activity.

  • Establish cooperative agreements with other bodies to coordinate and avoid duplication of efforts in providing leisure recreational opportunities.

PROBLEMS AND POTENTIALS:

The community as a whole can become a form of passive recreation; greenbelts, open spaces, walking paths, and historic structures provide the framework for realizing this goal. Sodaville does not fit the traditional definition of the city as a "provider of service." Rather, the village as a whole is a park, an open space, a cultural center, a learning center, a workshop..... in short, the village is a multiplicity of opportunities for leisure recreation.

POLICIES:

The City of Sodaville shall:

• • Coordinate school, church, city and county leisure recreation projects, especially for seniors.

  • Encourage businesses, activities, or projects (such as fairs, cafes, pavillion [sic] construction, bath house, etc.) that will contribute to the recreational opportunities of the village while enhancing the historical character of the village.

RECREATION - SPORTS

COMMUNITY GOALS:

• • Maximize the utilization of the Sodaville setting for active recreational activities.

  • Provide an adequate range of recreational activities to satisfy all age groups.

  • Coordinate recreational planning and implementation with surrounding areas.

PROBLEMS AND POTENTIALS:

In line with the concept developed in the leisure section, the City of Sodaville is not a provider of services; instead, it provides recreational opportunities. It is the village itself, the setting, and the people which create a park-like environment.

Multiple use of public open spaces for recreation (Sodaville Park, Sodaville School) plus as much incentive as possible in promoting private recreational activity are general parameters for City policy.

POLICIES:

The City of Sodaville shall:

• • Acquire properties suitable for a community arena and for community events.

  • Continually work with County Parks Dept. to secure park development funds.

  • Annually set aside funds. to match state grants.

RECREATION - CULTURAL

COMMUNITY GOALS:

• • Maintain and enhance the historical and cultural character of the City.

  • Provide opportunities for informal educational enrichment.

PROBLEMS AND POTENTIALS:

A community as rich in history as Sodaville has obvious potential for re capturing some of this character. "Identity" is a key to this subelement..... realization of what Sodaville has been, what it is now, and what it can be, are all important. Recognition of historic sites, buildings, and activities in Sodaville lends continuity to some of the current lifestyles and potential activities, e.g. outdoor concerts and plays. Other cultural activities can serve to compliment these.

POLICIES:

The City of Sodaville shall:

• • Maintain at the Sodaville City Hall a collection of applicable information on programs available for historic preservation.

  • Actively promote the preservation of historic sites and structures.

  • Evaluate the installation of a community-owned co-axial cable network which would either carry programs purchased at wholesale or be leased to a cable TV company in addition to carrying local programming and data transmission.

  • Establish a community information and resource center which would publish the City newsletter, encourage skills sharing, provide information on energy conservation, serve as a library substation, provide a public access studio for cable TV and contain a local history collection.

OPEN SPACE - WITHIN CITY

COMMUNITY GOALS:

• • Insure that open space is maintained throughout the City such that all age groups are adequately provided for.

  • Recognize the North-South corridor through Sodaville as an important visual experience.

  • Focus the expansion of open spaces around the Sodaville Park and along the northern and eastern boundaries.

PROBLEMS AND POTENTIALS:

To date, open space in Sodaville has occurred naturally. Large lots, unopened street right-of-ways and undevelopable lots have all contributed to this. In addition, the natural vegetation of the area contributes to the scenic quality of Sodaville.

The greatest potential for creating further open space and associated uses lies within and adjacent to the City Park. Based again on the recognition of Sodaville Park as a focus for community services, open space uses in the area can enhance the environment for civic activities.

POLICIES:

The City of Sodaville shall:

• • Pursue the acquisition by purchase, grant or donation property adjacent to the Sodaville Park.

  • Explore alternative transportation routes around Sodaville Park to decrease automobile disruption of open space and increase the potential land area for open space.

  • Encourage uses and structures as well as vegetation preservation which will enhance the visual quality of the NOKTH/SOUTH corridor.

  • Pursue acquisition of an open space buffer on the North and East side of the City to visually delineate its boundary.

  • Establish a tree planting program in the City with emphasis on the greenways along lanes.

  • Require developers of PUDs to plant ornamental and fruit trees in greenways.

  • Evaluate using drainageways and unopened streets for community gardens and orchards.

  • Utilize community drainfields for open space and recreation.

OPEN SPACE - OUTSIDE CITY

COMMUNITY GOALS:

• • Maintain scenic views afforded from within Sodaville.

  • Insure that scenic views are not obstructed by unnecessary vegetation, building heighths or other disruptive factors.

PROBLEMS AND POTENTIALS:

For such a small geographical area, Sodaville and environs possess a broad variety of landscapes: flat pastures, steep wooded hillsides and low-lying farmlands typify the setting.

Sodaville's scenic setting is a major source of the visual excitement of Sodaville. Views of Petersons Butte, Tyler Hills and the Oak Creek watershed all contribute to the setting of the City. Within this context, the City and its surroundings are also a scenic view. Vegetation protection is an important consideration towards preserving this setting.

View obstruction is a potential problem stemming from two factors:

1) new development within Sodaville that may block existing views, and

2) City policies that encourage landscape planting and protection of existing vegetation. Plantings that are not excessive in heighth [sic] should be encouraged.

Rural land development should be assessed for its visual impacts as well. Monitoring development within the Sodaville "view shed" will insure that Sodaville comment is heard.

POLICIES:

The City of Sodaville shall:

* Establish building and vegetation heighth [sic] limitations within Sodaville Zoning Ordinances.

* Obtain monthly agenda from Linn County Planning Department on cases to be heard by the County Planning Commission for the purpose of commenting on visual impacts from proposed developments that may affect the Sodaville area.

PUBLIC FACILITIES AND UTILITIES PLAN

an element of the

VILLAGE OF SODAVILLE

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

The provision of public facilities in Sodaville, in line with the self reliance of it's residents, will be modest. The location of facilities and a framework for public activities is the focus of this element. A community water system is currently the most pressing issue in the community.

OVERVIEW: PUBLIC FACILITIES

BACKGROUND

In the past, families in Sodaville led relatively private and inward-oriented lives. There were large amounts of open space available for informal recreation. Newer families exhibit a heightened public awareness and involvement and a demand for more community facilities.

Developability in and around Sodaville has been limited by marginal utilities. Improvements are needed in the private utilities sector; the Willingness of utility companies to work with the City and address City needs is high.

Drainage has always been a problem in Sodaville. Slope, geologic and soil conditions have combined to create recurring runoff hazards throughout the City. These hazards can, at best, be minimized within the limited financial capabilities of the City.

GENERAL GOALS

• • Provide, where fiscally possible, public facilities to improve the public health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of Sodaville.

  • Coordinate and cooperate with other public and semi-public bodies in meeting the community facility needs in Sodaville.

  • Explore alternatives in public facility provision such that the least costly options can be considered,

  • Centralize the location of school/city/church facilities and activities to create a community center whose separate facilities are linked by open space.

  • Focus leisure activities in the community center and commercial area.

  • Explore the feasibility of a non-profit recreation district or a Community Development Corporation to provide recreation services.

Public Facilities Needs

Church Facilities - worship, open space, day care, education, banquets and meetings, community garden.

School Facilities - education, open space, field, playground, gym, nature area/arboretum.

Sodaville Park - park open space, picnicking, local government center, public garden, community information and history.

Outdoor Recreation - flea market, craft/produce market, community arena, parking, archery, motocross.

City Garage and Yard - recycling, maintenance of equipment, substation for fire, police or utilities.

Sanitary Sewer - wastewater disposal for commercial and medium-density domestic uses.

Storm Drainage - erosion and property protection.

Water - potable water for domestic and commercial uses.

Solid Waste - garbage removal and recycling.

Electricity and Natural Gas - home heating and cooling.

Telephone and Cable TV - communication and entertainment.

Light Industry Facilities - sites for sale or lease to small warehousing, trucking, trade or craft businesses.

PUBLIC FACILITIES, POTENTIAL RESOURCES

Sodaville School - Field, gym, playground, nature area/arboretum, classrooms, parking, swimming pool, hard top courts.

Proposed Sodaville Evangelical Church Facilities - Worship center, parking, recreation building with auditorium and game-craft-meeting rooms, education/social building with classrooms, multipurpose hall, and nursery/day care/tot lot.

Sodaville Park - Spring Hall, Soda Springs, picnic area, caretaker's residence, parking, public garden and community information and resource center.

Proposed South Hills Outdoor Recreation Complex - Earthen arena/amphitheatre [sic], concession area, parking, restrooms, recreational vehicle park, site for horse stables and pasture, and motocross course.

Proposed Public Works Facility - City shop, yard and garage; sites for potential police, fire and utility substations; recycling center for South Hills area; sewer lagoons and sludge disposal fields; possible community garden and greenhouse.

Proposed Small Scale Industrial Center - Sites for businesses which are inappropriate in residential or commercial zones but provide services to the South Hills area; for example, trucking, truck repair, logging, storage, yarding of equipment, printing or small scale fabrication.

SCHOOL FACILITIES

COMMUNITY GOALS:

• • Seek a coordinated approach to the provision of school facilities in conjunction with other public facilities.

  • Cooperate fully in potential joint development of community facilities.

  • Institute an information exchange that will aid the school in addressing building expansion.

PROBLEMS AND POTENTIALS:

The school lies at the south end of the designated community center. Coordination of activities between school and city will be mutually beneficial; a liveable village will help achieve the District's educational and enrollment goals, while the District can in turn help to create community recreation opportunities by permitting the use of it's grounds and facilities.

Knowledge of building and development trends will be important to the District; housing starts may help determine the need for building expansion and transportation improvements may make a bus route more feasible.

POLICIES:

The City of Sodaville shall:

• • Notify the school district of the intent to construct facilities such as a community water system.

  • Submit a monthly/yearly building permit tally to the school to aid the District's enrollment forecasting.

  • Explore financing for a multipurpose hardtop court for basketball, volleyball or tennis and evaluate the possibility of consolidation of right of ways to create a public parcel for courts.

  • Aid the school in expansion of their parking facilities.

  • Explore ways to finance a joint school/city swimming pool.

  • Encourage and assist the school in improving the school ball field.

  • Seek additional land donations next to the grove of conifers which mark the site of the Mineral Springs College and assist the school in turning this into a nature area.

  • Utilize classrooms for community sponsored classes.

  • Continue to use the gym for community events.

  • Work with School to acquire a right-of-way on the Southernmost edge of the School property, between the City limits and the ballfield, to provide access to the quarry and to potential single and multi-family homesites east of the School.

CHURCH FACILITIES

COMMUNITY GOALS:

• • Seek a coordinated approach to the provision of church facilities in conjunction with other public facilities.

  • Cooperate fully in potential joint development of community facilities.

PROBLEMS AND POTENTIALS:

The church organization is a vital institution that contributes to the Sodaville character, It is important to note, however, that the church is a semi-public organization-that is, it is publicly used, but is not under the auspices of a public body.

The siting of the church and related facilities would have significant impact on Sodaville as a whole. Creation of a community center would encompass that area which could be utilized by the church. The City seeks to coordinate its activities with the church while encouraging the church to respond in kind. A cooperative, harmonious relationship will enhance community spirit, community attractiveness, and effeciency in the provision of community facilities.

POLICIES:

The City of Sodaville shall:

• • Work with the church to provide fire protection when water system is constructed.

  • Include the church in any proposals for a sewer system.

  • Encourage the church to include a Day Care/Nursery and tot lot as a part of the proposed education building.

  • Reserve a position on the Recreation and Community Affairs Committee for a representative from the Sodaville Church.

PARK AND OPEN SPACE

COMMUNITY GOALS:

• • Center local government, cultural and leisure activities in and around the Sodaville Park.

  • Protect open spaces on the City's perimeter and in the designated community center.

PROBLEMS AND POTENTIALS:

The Sodaville Part is already a modest focus for leisure and local government activities. The tranquil setting of the park lends itself to such leisure activities as picnicking, strolling or just quiet enjoyment of the surroundings.

The City recently began a program of repair and improvement of the existing facilities and grounds.

POLICIES:

The City of Sodaville shall:

• • Pursue acquisition of open space along Sodaville Road and along the northern and eastern perimeter of the Village.

  • Acquire the parking lot and expand the park to the South.

  • Repair park drainage system, finish landscaping the grounds, improve picnic facilities, and install outdoor lighting.

  • Create on-street parking along Sodaville-Waterloo Drive and construct pedestrian paths linking the park to other facilities.

  • Set up a chlorination system to protect the spring from septic contamination during the rainy season.

  • When feasible, install indoor bathrooms.

  • Prepare plans for a low-maintenance public garden.

  • Evaluate the demand for and cost of constructing a Spring Hall which would provide a pavillion over the Sodaville Spring; provide space for local government operations, local history collection, and a community information and resource center; and provide a multipurpose meeting hall which could be used for social events and indoor/outdoor entertainment as well as for meetings and classes.

PROPOSED SOUTH HILLS OUTDOOR RECREATION FACILITIES

COMMUNITY GOALS:

• • Provide outdoor recreation opportunities for a broad range of Sodaville area residents.

PROBLEMS AND POTENTIALS:

There is area-wide interest in obtaining a site for a community arena and parking. A flat site is necessary both for the arena and for parking. At this point, a possible site has been identified along the northwest perimeter of the Village. This location is served by CR 736 and Sodaville Cutoff Road; traffic congestion would be minimal within the Village during large events.

POLICIES:

The City of Sodaville shall:

• • If a lagoon site is acquired along CR 736, evaluate using part of the site for a community arena/amphitheatre with parking, bathrooms, concession facilities and stables for community and Lebanon area events and recreation such as horse shows, junior rodeos, outdoor rallies, carnivals, fairs, flea markets, crafts/produce market.

  • In addition, evaluate the demand for, cost of and money available for a recreational vehicle campground and a motocross course.

PROPOSED PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY

COMMUNITY GOALS:

• As City needs require (acquisition of vehicles or associated equipment), establish a City Garage and Yard.

PROBLEMS AND POTENTIALS:

Possible siting for this use is indicated on the facing page, with the site potentially used as parking until needed for garage use. Site "A" is located adjacent to a major collector, across from public and semi-public uses, is close to commercial areas and the church, and abuts a planned 6" water main. Site "B" would be part of the lagoon site if a wastewater system is developed. This site is served by a major and a minor collector.

POLICIES:

The City of Sodaville shall:

• • Upon determining the need for such a garage and yard, consider the following uses for possible location within the facility:

    • Recycling station

    • Attack fire truck

    • City utility vehicle

    • City shop

    • Rescue vehicle

    • Police vehicle and office

    • Private utility office and substation

PROPOSED SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIAL SITE

COMMUNITY GOALS:

• • Identify and, when needed, zone an area suitable for siting small industrial businesses.

PROBLEMS AND POTENTIALS:

One home occupation has already become a conflicting use in a residential area. Other home occupations are likely to outgrow their residential sites. Therefore, the City of Sodaville should be prepared to assist businesses to relocate within the City.

The conventional economic base of the community must be broadened to create more local jobs and to share the property tax burden. The City should encourage businesses which serve the South Hills area, or provide specialized services and products for export. Sodaville should not attempt to attract industries which employ more than 25-30 people, use more than 2-3 acres, or have high utility demands.

POLICIES:

The City of Sodaville shall:

• • Monitor the level of activity of home occupations.

  • Actively search for light industry sites along CR 736.

  • Work to bring water, sewer and three-phase power to the flat areas abutting CR 736.

Community Sewer

COMMUNITY GOALS:

• • Establish a low cost, low maintenance sewer system that can be limited to use in high density areas.

PROBLEMS AND POTENTIALS:

Sewer service is a potentially costly service, and one which could significantly impact the Sodaville visual environment and way of life, by virtue of creating the possibility for full urban density. (Potentially down to as little as 7000-8000 square feet.)

Alternatives to traditional septic tank/drainfield waste disposal are currently being sought by the City, as it is known that this accepted method of disposal has contributed to the health hazard conditions in Sodaville. Retrofitting of existing systems with a recirculating sand filter is a method that has been successful, however it requires owner-initiative. Another option being considered is the pressure sewer or step system, where individual septic tanks discharge into a community collection system for lagoon disposal. Alternatives will continue to be sought.

Sodaville is currently on the DEQ priority list for funding of sewage works construction. At number 120, the outlook for traditional funding is bleak at best. There is a reserve fund, however, for Alternative Systems for Small Cities. (under 3,500) This fund may be applicable to the pressure sewer or step system approach.

POLICIES:

• • Seek funding for a program to help low income families repair their septic systems.

  • Continue to explore alternatives for providing solutions to the traditional septic tank/drainfield disposal system.

  • Prepare a Plan of Study for a sewer system.

  • Evaluate the establishment of a City-administered septic management program.

  • Continue to search for funding for a limited alternative-type sewer system.

  • Suggest low water consumption toilets in new construction.

DRAINAGE

COMMUNITY GOALS:

• • Protect public from contamination, pollution, erosion and damage to structures due to drainage and runoff.

  • Minimize increase in runoff from hillside area.

  • Dispose of runoff in an efficient and sanitary manner.

PROBLEMS AND POTENTIALS:

A combination of soil conditions, slope and impervious cover are factors affecting drainage in Sodaville. The hillside area is where these conditions are most acute and where the most caution is required.

Of the three conditions, the impervious cover factor is one most easily addressed at the City level. (It is close to impossible to change soil makeup and slope characteristics) Prudent building practice and plant cover are important.

To allow the flow of storm drainage, the City favors swales as opposed to ditches. They are safer and more aesthetically acceptable.

POLICIES:

The City of Sodaville shall:

• • Minimize the surface area of roads,

  • Limit surfacing of roads, driveways and parking areas to permeable surfaces of gravel, cobblestone, cinderblock or similar material.

  • Consider holding basins and swales as a more viable solution to drainage problems than open ditches.

  • Complete the open swale and culvert drainage system of the City.

COMMUNITY WATER

COMMUNITY GOALS:

• • Alleviate the potential for further health hazard in the most rapid and cost efficient manner.

  • Provide potable drinking water for Sodaville residents.

PROBLEMS AND POTENTIALS:

Partial funding for a community water system has been obtained by the City from the Farmers Home Administration; construction will begin in late Spring, 1980.

Lot size and efficient use of land are key issues in the provisions of community water. Smaller lot sizes will create more buildable lots which will make most efficient use of currently vacant land.

In order to insure development in line with City standards, the City should not provide residential water service outside its corporate limits. As annexations occur, the City can require applicable standards to be met in exchange for domestic water service.

The new water system has a capacity of 300 residents. It can be expanded to serve between 600 and 800 residents (without replacing any of the distribution systems) by adding on additional well and storage and distribution. [1]

The City of Sodaville shall:

• • Encourage upgrading or safe abandonment of substandard wells through local publicity.

  • If and when community water is available, supply service only to those areas in the corporate City limits.

  • If and when community water is available, supply service in a phased outward manner beginning with priority area 1.

  • Minimize destruction of groundcover and existing trees during water system construction.

  • Continue water quality testing of remaining private wells in conjunction with the Linn County Environmental Health Department.

  • Conduct construction and maintenance of water system during times when disturbed groundcover and soil will be least subject to erosion and runoff damage.

SEMI-PUBLIC UTILITIES

COMMUNITY GOALS:

• • See that future utility installations are underground.

PROBLEMS AND POTENTIALS:

Northwest Natural Gas, Northwestern Telephone, and Consumers Power all provide their respective utilities to Sodaville.

Northwest Natural Gas anticipates no problem with supply or extension of lines. New gas fields in Canada assure continuing supply.

Sodaville stands to benefit from telephone line improvements to be made in servicing the Canyon View Subdivision. It is anticipated that more private lines will be made available.

Consumer's Power lies in somewhat less of an optimistic state. The Bonneville Power Administration (the Agency Consumer's purchases power from) has announced a plateau in it's power generating capacity by 1983. With Consumer's searching for new sources of power generating facilities to invest in, rates may be expected to increase.

For the future, Sodaville should look toward undergrounding of above ground utilities. Should a water system be constructed or gas line ditches opened, undergrounding could be accomplished with relative ease.

POLICIES:

The City of Sodaville shall:

• • If and when water lines are constructed, coordinate this activity with power and telephone utility installation for undergrounding.

  • If and when natural gas extension ditches are opened, encourage Northwest Natural Gas to allow multiple use of it's ditches for utility undergrounding.

  • Evaluate establishing a locally-controlled two-way information utility with fire detection and computer data transmission capabilities as well as entertainment channels.

HOUSING PLAN

an element of the

VILLAGE OF SODAVILLE

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

Adequate provisions for new and existing homes are important to the well being of any community. In this element housing types and housing quality are addressed, as well as the demand for new homes. As a factor of demand, the supply of vacant land is analyzed in addition to population and income considerations.

Data Sheet

Age of Housing and Housing Mix

• 71% of existing houses constructed prior to 1951; surge in 1930-40 (17 homes)

• 45 single family dwellings, 10 mobile homes

Condition of Housing

• Linn County Assessor's Records indicate 11% of homes substandard (received 1 or 2 rating)

  • actual field surveys indicate the following:

    • 5 homes (more than 50% to rehab.)

    • 10 marginal (less than 50% to rehab.)

    • 30 standard

Population Trends and Projections

• • 1960

    • City Limits: 145

  • '65

    • City Limits: 150

  • 1970

    • City Limits: 179

  • '75

    • City Limits: 175

  • 1980

    • City Limits: 164

    • UGB: 38

    • Total: 202

  • '85

    • City Limits: 185

    • UGB: 55

    • Total: 230

  • 1990

    • City Limits: 180

    • UGB: 80

    • Total: 260

  • '95

    • City Limits: 185

    • UGB: 105

    • Total: 290

  • 2000

    • City Limits: 180

    • UGB: 120

  • Total: 300

People per Household

• • 1975: 3.37

  • 1980: 3.24

  • 1985: 3.11

  • 1990: 2.98

  • 1995: 2.78

  • 2000: 2.58

Housing Tenure

• • 45 owner occupied - (6 mobile homes, 39 single family dwellings)

  • 10 renter occupied - (4 mobile homes, 6 single family dwellings)

Income Levels

• $0 - 5,000: 10 (23%)

• $6,500 - 11,000: 11 (26%)

• $12,000 - 16,500: 8 (19%)

• $17,000 - 23,000: 11 (26%)

• $25,000 - 40,000: 3 (6%)

Age Distribution

• • 0-4: 10%

  • 5-17: 27%

  • 18-34: 24%

  • 35-50: 18%

  • 51-64: 16%

  • 65+: 5%

Overview - Housing

BACKGROUND

Historically, development in Sodaville has been hampered by the lack of potable water and by unsuitable conditions for subsurface sewage disposal. The City is addressing these and other problems to make Sodaville a more liveable community.

The following needs - rehabilitation of existing dwellings, rental units, and construction of new residences - are addressed through the policy framework contained in this element.

GENERAL GOALS

• Relieve development pressures on rural lands by providing in Sodaville a rural-like setting with basic urban services.

• Encourage a mix of housing in the City designed to provide a variety in price, type, rental/owner, and density.

• Minimize property taxes and service charges by thorough planning and growth management.

• Provide low density housing sites for individuals who wish to pursue home occupation businesses.

• Encourage a moderate rate of growth and a mixed population of varying age groups, incomes and lifestyles.

OVERVIEW - HOUSING PLAN

HOUSING NEEDS

• Young singles - multifamily units, rooms and studio units

• Young families - single family units, multifamily units

• Female heads of households - single family units, multifamily units

• Mature singles - single family units, multifamily units, rooms and studio units

• Mature families - single family units, multifamily units

• Senior Couples - single family units, multifamily units

• Senior Singles - single family units, multifamily units, rooms and studio units

• Handicapped - rooms and studio units

• Visitors - rooms and studio units

HOUSING RESOURCES AND POTENTIALS

Owner-Occupied

• Single Family - Mobile home, detached single family, clustered single family, duplex

• Multifamily - Condominium, apartment

• Rooms and Studios - Small mobile home adjacent to single family, private

• room in own home

Renter-Occupied

• Single Family - Mobile home, single family, duplex

• Multifamily - Apartment

• Rooms and Studios - Nursing home, retirement home, private room in home, boarding house, guest home, inn

HOUSING DEMAND/LAND SUPPLY

COMMUNITY GOALS:

• Insure the availability of adequate buildable lands to meet housing demand and provide variety in location.

PROBLEMS AND POTENTIALS

Several assumptions can be made with regard to the population makeup and employment characteristics of Sodaville residents that will affect housing demand: (from 1977 Community Attitude Survey)

1. Growth in Sodaville is tied closely to employment in Lebanon.

2. Sodaville is partially a "commuter center" for Lebanon.

3. Self employment is common in Sodaville.

Forecasts for Sodaville population stand at 300 for the year 2000, primarily based on the strong economic/employment forecast for Lebanon. Excluding unbuildable areas and lowering density calculations for areas with development limitations, a carrying capacity figure of 298 people is projected for land within the UGB. (Assumes maximum infill of vacant lands in City and maximum development of lands in UGB or a net "new unit" need of 51 homes.)

The City of Sodaville shall:

• Closely monitor the development of vacant lands before extending municipal services to new areas,

• Obtain periodic reports from the Lebanon Chamber of Commerce, Lebanon City Council, Lebanon Planning Commission, Lebanon Planning Department and local State Employment Office for the purpose of monitoring economic and employment forecasts in Lebanon,

• Make available to the private sector data relative to development activity in the City on an annual basis.

MULTIFAMILY

COMMUNITY GOALS:

• Provide low cost alternative to single family housing.

PROBLEMS AND POTENTIALS:

Energy efficiency, land efficiency, low cost construction, low maintenance and efficiency of servicing make these types of units appealing to young couples without children, seniors, singles, partially-disabled individuals and female heads of households. Septic tank limitations are the major hindrance to this type of housing. The transportation network, private utilities, and proposed water system will best serve medium-density housing when it is located along Sodaville Road.

POLICIES:

The City of Sodaville shall:

• Encourage the development of low rise, energy efficient, multi-unit housing with special design features for seniors located in areas with close access to recreation and convenience shopping.

• Encourage developers of large P.U.D.s to utilize community drainfields as open space when constructing condominiums or apartments.

• Work with public and non-profit bodies to provide small scale (4 to 6 units) housing for seniors.

SINGLE FAMILY

COMMUNITY GOALS:

• Provide the opportunity for traditional development of single family homes.

PROBLEMS AND POTENTIALS:

Size and price needs vary with age and income levels. Moderately-priced homes are needed by young families and single heads of households. Singles, retired couples and female heads of households need small single family dwellings. There is also a need for larger single family homes for families with children, particularly for the high percentage of individuals of household formation age.

Mobile homes are a popular form of housing, given Sodaville income levels. While the City does not wish to discourage their location in Sodaville, the appearance of these units is important to the maintenance of -City character and identity.

POLICIES:

The City of Sodaville shall:

• Encourage duplexes on lots of suitable size.

• Permit owner occupied mobile homes outright.

• Prohibit mobile home parks.

• Limit the use of mobile home rentals to one per property owner.

• Grant variances to yard setbacks for cluster housing proposals.

ROOMS AND STUDIOS

COMMUNITY GOALS:

• Make more appropriate use of existing housing stock by letting rooms to visitors and to residents with special needs.

PROBLEMS AND POTENTIALS:

The benefits of this type of housing vary for different age groups. Such housing provides rentals for young singles where they can be semi-supervised. For seniors and the handicapped, low cost, easy maintenance and "people contact" are the benefits. Rooms and studios provide a rental opportunity for visitors to Sodaville.

Several larger homes in Sodaville may be suitable for this type of activity.

POLICIES:

The City of Sodaville shall:

• Permit the letting of up to 3 rooms in a residential zone, without considering it to be more than a home occupation.

• Encourage owners of large homes to let rooms to visitors.

• Establish a medical hardship procedure for dealing with the need for housing for nearby medical care of the elderly and the disabled.

• Encourage the construction of homes designed for the letting of rooms and studios.

• Within septic tank limitations encourage the siting of a boarding house or inn (which entails the letting of more than 3 rooms and serving meals) in a C zone.

• Work with public and non-profit bodies to provide funding for low rise nursing/convalescent home.

RENTERS AND HOMEOWNERS RESOURCES

HUD Section 202.

The Section 202 program began in 1959. The subsidy under this program is a direct loam from HUD to sponsoring nonprofit corporations at a 3 percent interest rate. HUD also provides interim financing needed for construction, again at a 3 percent rate of interest. Only elderly and handicapped persons may live in 202 projects.

Oregon State Home Purchase Program

The State Housing Division has recently begun a new program that seeks to provide homeownership opportunities for moderate-income persons (near the median income for the county).

The State sells revenue bonds and then purchases mortgages from approved parti cipating Oregon lending institutions. The consumer makes application to the lender.

Oregon 1973 Revenue Bonding Programs (ORS 456.615)

This legislation allows the State to sell $2,000,000 worth of revenue bonds to finance the construction or substantial rehabilitation of housing for lower income households. The bond sales allow the State Housing Division to act as a source of financing for housing sponsors (private developers, housing authorities, nonprofit corporations, etc.). The Housing Division provides the long-term financing and the Federal Government will then make available subsidies under the Section 8 program which will lower rents to a maximum of 25 percent of gross household income.

FHA Revised Section 235 Program.

The revised Section 235 program is a rebirth of a housing program that ended in 1973. The program provides homeownership assistance to moderate-income families for the construction of new dwellings or the substantial rehabilitation of existing houses, Revised Section 235 provides an interest rate subsidy to make the effective interest rate paid by the borrower as low as 5 percent.

HUD Section 8 Program.

Section 8 is a housing subsidy program. 'Fair market" rents are established for rental units based on the number of bedrooms available. The lower income family pays a maximum of 25 percent of their monthly income and the federal government makes up the difference between this amount and the fair market rent.

Oregon Elderly Rental Assistance Program,

The Elderly Rental Assistance Program provides monthly payments to elderly persons to assist them in meeting their monthly expenses. To qualify, the elderly person must meet all of the following conditions:

1. 1. Be renting a homestead;

   2. Be age 65 or older on April 15 of the year for which the assistance is claimed;

   3. Have the household income of less than $3,000 in the year prior to the year the assistance is claimed;

   4. Have spent over 60 percent of the prior year's household income for gross rent;

   5. Be currently living in Oregon, and have lived here for more than six months prior to filing a claim; as

   6. File a claim (Form 75-A) with the Department of Revenue.

REPAIR AND REHABILITATION RESOURCES

FMA Rural Housing Loans - Section 502:

This direct loan program can be used for new construction, rehabilitation, or purchase of existing housing. The interest rate varies from about 8 percent to 1 percent, depending on the type of 502 loan and on adjusted family income. This program is among the most widely used subsidized programs in the state.

FMA Housing Repair Loans - Section 504:

This program is available to owner-occupants who: have an urgent need to repair their homes; have enough money coming in to pay the loan; and have so little income that they cannot qualify for an FmHA 502 loan. The maximum loan amount is $5,000. The interest rate is 1 percent and the loan is secured by a mortgage on the property.

FMA Housing Repair Grants - Section 504:

This grant program was recently funded by Congress and allows a $5,000 grant to eligible elderly (62 years and older) homeowners in rural areas to make repairs to their dwelling.

FMLA Rental Housing Loans - Section 515:

This loan program is for the purpose of constructing, repairing or improving rental housing including related facilities such as community rooms, recreation facilities, landscaping and so forth. Nonprofit sponsors, profit-making corporations, public bodies, and housing authorities are eligible for the loan program. The interest rate for these loans is about 9 percent.

Oregon Rental Rehabilitation/Tax Exemption

This legislation allows owners of substandard rental units built over 25 years ago to defer for five years the increased taxes that resulted from the rehabilitation of the structure. It is implemented by local governments.

Oregon Deferred Collections of Property Taxes for Elderly

This program has been in operation since 1963. It allows an elderly (62 years of age or older) person or persons to defer the total property taxes on their land and dwelling for an indefinite period. The taxes (plus six percent interest) become payable when the property changes ownership. The county receives from the state an amount equivalent to the deferred taxes. When the deferment is paid, the county then repays the state.

RENTER AND HOMEOWNER ASSISTANCE

COMMUNITY GOALS:

• Insure the opportunity for housing replacement.

PROBLEMS AND POTENTIALS:

The minimum cost for a new small house and lot in the Sodaville area in mid-1979 was $6,000 for land, $6,000 for well and septic tank and $40,000 for a 1000 square foot home. [1] The mean income in 1979 in Sodaville was $12,500 and the average income was $11,500. 87% of the 1979 households had incomes of less than $22,000 which is necessary to keep housing costs for a $52,000 house within 25% of the household income. 80% of the renters were paying in excess of 25% of their income for shelter costs, (Source: confidential water survey, conducted 1979)

POLICIES:

The City of Sodaville shall:

• Encourage builders to utilize the FHA 235 program.

• Encourage local lenders to participate in the States single family subsidy mortgage program.

• Encourage developers and the Sodaville Evangelical Church to participate in the HUD 202 program for elderly rental units.

• Encourage local landlords to participate in the Linn Benton Housing Authority Section 8 Rent Subsidy program for low income renters.

• Work with larger mid-Willamette cities to examine building codes and make recommendations for cost effective changes in the State Building Codes.

REPAIR AND REHABILITATION ASSISTANCE

COMMUNITY GOALS:

• Encourage the retention of structurally sound housing by assisting state and federal agencies to provide rehabilitation and weatherization assistance.

• Increase citizen awareness of rehabilitation and weatherization assistance programs.

PROBLEMS AND POTENTIALS

A substantial portion (32%) of the housing stock of Sodaville is in need of repair or major rehabilitation. This substandardness, in conjunction with 55% of the households earning less than $12,500 in 1979 warrants city involvement in housing rehabilitation programs.

POLICIES:

The City of Sodaville shall:

• Use the city newsletter to inform citizens of the types of repair, rehabilitation or weatherization programs available.

• Establish in City Hall an information center containing detailed information on weatherization, building codes, methods of financing, tax incentives, repairs and improvements and a list of qualified local trades people who could provide such services.

• Charge the Council Housing and Energy Committee with the responsibility of gathering and updating the above information and of working with other government agencies to secure rehabilitation and repair assistance for low and moderate income households.

• Specifically work with the local Community Service Agency to secure HUD Block Grant funds for housing rehab, weatherization and septic tank and drainfield rehab.

• Work to expand Farmers Home Administrations current role in Sodaville's community development by putting individuals in contact with the Albany office of FmHA.

• Encourage owners of rental units to rehabilitate 15% of existing rental units for the handicapped and elderly.

• Charge the Council Housing and Energy Committee with monitoring and evaluating state and federal rehabilitation assistance.

HOUSING ENVIRONMENT

COMMUNITY GOALS:

• Enhance the sense of community identity.

• Preserve the attractive aesthetic environment created by the diversity of Sodaville's housing.

PROBLEMS AND POTENTIALS:

Historically, City character has been based on the compactness of the village and the privacy of low density. However, Sodaville lacks those qualities to make it attractive to children, teens, the elderly and the handicapped. These groups have been continually considered in arriving at the policies in this plan.

Older homes and natural landscape are a part of the Sodaville environment. It is this visual environment that is so effective in conveying the character and livability of the village; character which above all, decision makers seek to preserve.

POLICIES:

The City of Sodaville shall:

• Stress and publicize housing preservation and restoration, where feasible, as opposed to demolition and replacement.

• Encourage landscaping with indigenous materials in such a way that access to sunlight as an energy source is not impeded or eliminated.

• Establish a safe pedestrian network to meet the needs of children and seniors.

• Encourage the development of convenience shopping for the transportation disadvantaged.

• Increase recreational opportunities for children, teens and seniors by coordinating recreational activity with the school and church and by providing additional facilities in the future.

• Provide for public safety by establishing a community board to resolve conflicts between residents.

• Maintain public greenbelts (see transportation plan) as a way of beautifying and providing privacy for homes.

• Assess and consider possible impacts on fish and wildlife habitats in reviewing development proposals.

TRANSPORTATION PLAN

an element of the

VILLAGE OF SODAVILLE

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

In all elements of the Sodaville Plan, open space is a key resource. The Transportation Plan is no exception; one of the main objectives is to utilize road right of ways for passive open space uses. Another objective, obviously is to provide a safe and efficient means of travel throughout the village and it's environs.

OVERVIEW - TRANSPORTATION PLAN

BACKGROUND

Because of it's small population, Sodaville cannot afford police for traffic control. Therefore, the design of the transportation network must prevent congestion, conflicts between modes of traffic and hazardous conditions.

When Sodaville was a resort village at the turn of the century, the community was served by a network of boardwalks. The desire to reestablish the pedestrian system in Sodaville is strong. (Aside from the automobile, pedestrian travel is the second major mode of transportation).

Wide road right of ways (66') that already exist in Sodaville can enhance the liveability of the village when used as open space and as buffers against the noise, dust, odor and visual pollution of the transportation network.

The needs of seniors, children, disabled and economically disadvantaged require special consideration when planning for transportation resources.

GENERAL GOALS

• Route through traffic, as much as possible, around Sodaville.

• Minimize congestion and provide adequate parking.

• Minimize the land area devoted to transportation and minimize the impact of traffic on residential areas.

• Initiate safety and traffic control measures.

• Develop a low cost construction and maintenance road network.

• Reduce and minimize the impacts of noise, air and visual pollution from automobile traffic.

• Utilize the transportation network for open space.

• Encourage car pooling, mass transit and other forms of energy efficient alternatives.

• Develop a capital improvements program for the transportation system.

OVERVIEW: TRANSPORTATION PLAN

A. TRANSPORTATION NEEDS

Automobile - Auto traffic in the past has generally been either to and from Sodaville or within Sodaville, However, the development of subdivisions in the south hills is increasing through traffic.

Transit - Transit service does not currently visit Sodaville unless the Senior Bus Service is notified prior to its departure.

Bicycle - Bicycle traffic in Sodaville takes place on existing roadways, which is a hazardous condition.

B. TRANSPORTATION RESOURCES

1. Conduit:

Major Collectors - these roads are intended to provide primarily for the to and from traffic noted above.

Minor Collectors - servicing a smaller volume of traffic than the major collector, the minor collector serves the secondary purpose of providing access.

Local Streets - local streets serve the sole function of providing access to homes.

Lanes - same function as local streets, but different construction, (see page _____)

Frontage Road - a read adjacent to a major collector that handles individual access from properties fronting a major collector.

Pedestrian/Bike Paths - provide for the movement of pedestrians and bicyclists.

Bicycle Lane - a hard surface land separated by a curb from the roadway of a major collector which meets Federal standards.

Alameda - a shaded pedestrian way separated by a curb from the roadway of a major collector.

Hiking/Equestrian Trails -~ trails located on narrow right of ways which also accommodate drainageways and utilities,

2. Parking:

Transit - a drop off station for carpooling, vanpooling or transit service.

Commercial - parking in conjunction with commercial uses.

Public - parking in conjunction with school, church or park activities.

Residential - off street parking for residential use or home occupation use.

MAJOR COLLECTORS

COMMUNITY GOALS:

• • Direct majority of traffic to major collectors as through traffic movers.

  • Insure minimal access onto major collectors.

PROBLEMS AND POTENTIALS

Sodaville Road and Sodaville Cutoff serve as connectors between Lebanon and Sodaville. They provide for a flow of commuter traffic as well as for the growing amount of traffic continuing through Sodaville to Sodaville-Mtn. Home Road, Sodaville-Waterloo Road and Middle Ridge Drive.

Sodaville-Mtn. Home Road is a scenic drive, not only due to the region it traverses but because of its curvey, narrow construction that is conducive to slower speeds.

The major collectors are of adequate right of way to handle expected growth, and aside from customary maintenance should need little attention. Control of access will increase the capacity of major collectors, prevent accidents and reduce congestion and pollution.

POLICIES:

The City of Sodaville shall:

• • Prohibit new individual residential access or commercial service drives onto major collectors.

  • Encourage 3-way intersections (as opposed to 4-way) on all major collectors.

  • Route trucks around the City wherever possible.

  • Prohibit onstreet parking on major collectors.

  • Work with the Linn County Road Department to develop a plan for a turning circle or a left turn deceleration lane to Minimize the hazardous intersection of Sodaville Road, Sodaville Cutoff, Waterloo Road and the entrance to the Sodaville Park.

  • Prohibit the siting of any building closer than 37 feet to the center of the right of way of a major collector to allow for development of pedestrian and bikeways.

  • Install curbs where necessary to prevent direct access to major collectors from individual properties.

Minor

Community Goals

• Direct traffic flow to collectors as through traffic movers.

PROBLEMS AND POTENTIALS:

The following streets are classified as minor collectors: Middle Ridge Drive, Sodaville-Waterloo Road, and the Spring Street CR 736 bypass. All

serve, or are expected to serve, as thoroughfares providing the link between local streets/lanes and major collectors. Middle Ridge Drive, Sodaville-Waterloo Road and the Spring Street CR 736 bypass are under County jurisdiction and maintenance.

Middle Ridge Drive is being upgraded and will be paved in 1980. As residential development increases to the southwest of Sodaville, the volume of traffic is expected to rapidly increase to the point that Middle Ridge Drive will be a major collector. It can also be considered a scenic drive.

Sodaville-Waterloo Road is poorly surfaced and. in need of upgrading. It can also be considered a scenic drive.

The Spring Street CR 736 bypass provides the opportunity to completely skirt and congestion associated with the commercial or public areas of the City.

The existing transportation network lacks circumferential streets.

POLICIES:

The City of Sodaville shall:

• • Discourage individual accesses onto minor collectors, and prohibit individual access onto Middle Ridge Drive.

  • Encourage 3-way intersections (as opposed to 4-way) on all minor collectors.

  • In the mid-1980's work with Linn County and affected property owners to extend Middle Ridge Drive due east from the Oak Creek corner to intersect Sodaville Road.

  • Prohibit truck traffic on Spring Street between Main Street and Vine Street.

  • Work with property owners to obtain right of way to construct a minor collector from Sodaville Road east along the southern City Limits to provide access to large parcels in the SE corner of the Urban Growth Area.

LOCAL STREETS

COMMUNITY GOALS:

• • Insure that local streets are used as access providers and not through streets.

PROBLEMS AND POTENTIALS:

All existing roads west of Spring Street, unless otherwise classified, are considered local streets. All have adequate right of way and are not considered to present any foreseeable problems in the future.

POLICIES:

The City of Sodaville shall:

• Discourage through traffic by maintaining a small, narrow, gravel roadway.

• Utilize the right of way as open space.

• Minimize the use of right of ways for private uses.

LOCAL LANES/GREENWAYS

COMMUNITY GOALS:

• • Enhance "village" atmosphere by providing open space.

  • Insure that lanes are used for access and not through traffic.

  • Provide adequate opportunity for bike/pedestrian paths.

PROBLEMS AND POTENTIALS:

All remaining roads are considered local lanes/greenways. By utilizing a minimum of width for auto traffic, the remainder of the 66 foot right-of-way can be for open space/greenbelt purposes as well as a bike/pedestrian pathway. The meandering, narrow, gravel lane will help to slow traffic in residential areas.

POLICIES:

The City of Sodaville shall:

• • Require all new streets to conform to the "local lane/greenway" concept.

  • Minimize maintenance costs, environmental impacts and the use of petroleum products by surfacing lanes with gravel only.

  • Discourage through traffic by maintaining narrow gravel roadways.

  • Utilize plant materials within greenways that will not disrupt scenic views or sights.

  • Eliminate the use of lane right of ways for private uses especially the storage of commercial vehicles and equipment.

  • Utilize as much right of way as possible for open space purposes.

  • Require new development to bear the cost of planting greenways in line with City standards.

  • Install utility undergrounding under pedestrian/bike paths where possible and cover with an oiled gravel.

  • Encourage developers seeking PUD open space credits to expand the width of right of ways in steep terrain.

  • Allow PUD developers to situate the pedestrian/bike paths in separate 16 foot right of ways where steep slopes or long stretches without residential access would discourage cyclists. Allow land right of ways to be reduced to 50 feet when the pedestrian/bike paths are separated.

  • Work to extend Elm Street west to County Road 736.

  • Develop a city wide program of planting and maintaining fruit, hardwood and conifer trees along lanes and drainageways, coordinated by the Recreation and Community Affairs Committee.

FRONTAGE ROAD

COMMUNITY GOALS:

• Maintain the existing frontage road for individual access on the west side of Sodaville Road.

PROBLEMS AND POTENTIALS:

Existing residences along the frontage road do not have off street parking.

POLICIES:

The City of Sodaville shall:

• Limit frontage roads to one way traffic flowing in the same direction as the traffic land feeding them.

• Prohibit parking along frontage roads.

• Increase the elevation of the existing frontage road by using an appropriate type of fill.

PEDESTRIAN WAYS AND BIKE PATHS

COMMUNITY GOALS:

• • Establish a network of paths throughout the village for recreation and transportation.

PROBLEMS AND POTENTIALS:

Sodaville is a compact village with public and commercial areas centrally located within walking distance of most of the area. Horseback riding is popular with some residents. The terrain of the central and western side of the village is suitable for the use of bicycles for recreation and alternative transportation purposes.

POLICIES:

The City of Sodaville shall:

• Connect CR 736 with the west end of Elm Street by a 16 foot pedestrian/bike path/water and sewer and utility right of way if a lane cannot be established.

• Open a pedestrian path between Washington Street and Alder Street on the Liberty Street right of way.

• Require new development to install compacted gravel pedestrian/bike paths over underground utilities in right of ways and easements.

• Establish foot paths over those water mains that are laid in existing lanes.

• Pursue County, State and private funding to construct bike paths and curbs on the west side of Sodaville Road from the school to the north City Limits and on Sodaville Cutoff Drive.

• Pursue partial funding and encourage the formation of a public improvement district to install curbs and pedestrian walkways of pervious material on the east side of Sodaville Road from the school to Cottage Street and on Sodaville Cutoff.

• Permit curbs and gutters to be constructed only along major collectors.

• Establish drainageways and horse and pedestrian paths in greenways along the northern and eastern boundaries of the City and Urban Growth Boundary after working with property owners to rearrange unused right-of-ways.

• Separate on-street parking along minor collectors from bikeways.

TRANSIT AND PARKING

COMMUNITY GOALS:

• Conserve energy and reduce pollution and traffic congestion by encouraging group transportation to work areas by such means as carpooling, van pooling or shuttle service.

• Insure that adequate parking is provided in areas of potential congestion.

PROBLEMS AND POTENTIALS:

Traffic congestion or traffic hazards are likely to occur as a result of inadequate parking in Sodaville. The desire to maintain narrow scale streets and lanes requires the City to set aside possible parking areas. One method of approaching this is by utilizing unopened - but dedicated - streets as designated parking areas.

Transit service in Sodaville would be encouraged by providing a pick up station and parking area for carpooling, van pooling and transit. The store is currently used as a drop point for parcel delivery and could be used as a pick up point for freight carried by a shuttle service.

POLICIES:

The City of Sodaville shall:

• Establish the following parking areas and monitor their adequacy:

1. 1. 1. Commercial - Liberty Street, east and west of Sodaville Road and Elm Street east of Sodaville Road,

      2. Transit and Carpool - Cedar Street, east of Sodaville Road.

      3. School - expand the current space.

      4. Semi-Public - triangular property on the south side of Vine Street at Sodaville Road.

      5. Residential - parking bays on lanes formed by shared access on property lines.

• Draft site plan schematics prior to utilizing unopened streets for parking or other purposes.

• Continue to consider unopened streets for parking and other alternative public uses.

• Prohibit the parking of vehicles over pedestrian/bike paths.

• Encourage Linn County and the Linn-Benton Transportation Advisory Committee to include Sodaville in the developing mid-valley mass transportation plan.

• Require parking lots to be constructed of previous materials and to be landscaped.

• Require commercial properties to provide driveways between parking areas of adjoining lots.

• Require new residential development to provide shared access on property lines to create parking bays and minimize the cuts in the greenway.

• As a condition of granting a conditional use for a home occupation, require sufficient off street parking to accommodate the owners private and business vehicles plus the probable maximum number of customer vehicles which would be present at any one time.

STREET SAFETY

COMMUNITY GOALS:

• Improve hazardous intersections.

• Provide effective yet affordable street lighting.

• Control speeding without using police personnel.

• Protect pedestrians and cyclists from automotive traffic.

PROBLEMS AND POTENTIALS

Hazardous intersections - The Sodaville-Waterloo Drive/Sodaville Road/Sodaville Cutoff intersection has poor visibility, slick pavement, poor subsurface and shifting soil.

Sodaville Road has just been resurfaced, which coupled with banked curves permits autos to easily speed through the middle of the village.

The lack of crosswalks and separate bicycle and pedestrian paths forces pedestrians and cyclists to use the roadway, especially along Sodaville Road.

POLICIES:

The City of Sodaville shall:

• Minimize the cost of inflating street lighting expenses by better spacing of existing lights rather than adding new lights.

• Install safety devices (crosswalks, etc.) across Sodaville Road at Liberty and Vine Streets as needed.

• Require that the tops of shrubs or fences not exceed 2-1/2 feet in heighth above the roadway of any street or lane within 5 feet of an intersection with a major or minor collector.

• Require driveway permits for all future residential, commercial and public development.

• Require driveways to be at least 50 feet back from intersections involving major or minor collectors.

• Encourage sharing of private driveway accesses onto streets and lanes.

• Prohibit the construction of lanes and streets with grades above 15% where there are alternatives.

LAND USE PLAN

an element of the

VILLAGE OF SODAVILLE

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

The relation of land uses to one another is important in minimizing the conflict between these uses. This element of the Sodaville Comprehensive Plan sets forth a pattern of land uses designed to minimize conflicts, formally recognize a commercial area, promote orderly residential growth and maximize the potential for civic development.

OVERVIEW: LAND USE PLAN

GENERAL GOALS:

• Provide a framework for sound land use patterns to evolve.

• Insure that new development occurs with respect to the physical capacity of the land.

• Insure that surrounding properties are not adversely affected (visually, economically, or physically) by new development.

• Provide for maximum use of land while emphasizing the City's village character and assuring compatibility between land uses.

CONSTRAINTS:

Slope, soil and geologic characteristics constitute the major limitations to development in the City of Sodaviiie. To a lesser extent, past events and practices also limit development in some areas. Undevelopable lots, due to size, and failing septic tanks often preclude development.

Clay content, depth to bedrock, and rockiness are all factors that inhibit the operation of subsurface sewage disposal systems. These soil characteristics occur in varying intensity throughout Sodaville and when coupled with Department of Environmental Quality subsurface sewage disposal regulations regarding setbacks, produce a figure of approximately 32,000 square feet needed to develop a vacant parcel of land. This factor alone insures a rural density but at the same time promotes inefficient use of land within the City Limits.

Slope considerations are also limitations to development. Above 25-30% Slope can be dangerous to excavate as well as less supportive to foundations, particularly on clay-rich soils.

The development suitability map (facing page) is a rating of these and other factors that depicts the relative suitability of land for development.

OVERVIEW - LAND USE PLAN

Definitions and Classifications:

Commercial use - use of a property as an outlet for wholesale or retail goods, items, or services; limited storage of goods; and small scale facilities for producing crafts.

Public use - a property owned or used by a public body, such as the City of Sodaville or the Sodaville School District.

Residential use - a property used for residential and home occupation purposes. A hazard overlay appears where physical limitations to development may be encountered.

Semi-Public use - a use involving the general public but not strictly commercially oriented or owned by a public body, such as the Sodaville Evangelical Church or an arts and crafts association.

Background

The formulation of a land use plan considers virtually all other elements of the plan. Where are lands suitable for development? Where can transportation links best be made? Where are public facilities readily available? In delineating specific uses these factors must be considered.

The land use map is a general guide as to where various uses are considered the most appropriate. It, in itself, represents a series of decisions about Sodaville that are significant to the future of the community.

COMMERCIAL LAND USE

Community Goals:

• Establish a central commercial focus within the community.

• Provide for and encourage further small scale commercial growth in Sodaville.

PROBLEMS AND POTENTIALS

The focus of commercial land use on the plan map is the existing commercial area of the Sodaville Store. Adjacent areas have also been designated for potential commercial use.

Possible impacts from this type of development will stem from several areas. Traffic and parking, deliveries and solid waste disposal are among the most important zoning considerations to insure that adverse impacts do not occur and that the proposed use is in keeping with the Sodaville character.

RECOMMENDED POLICIES:

• When reviewing proposed commercial uses, insure adequate provision for parking, loading and unloading of goods, disposal of solid waste including recycling and due consideration to offensive smells, health hazards or eyesores.

• Within the Sodaville zoning ordinance, require all commercial uses be reviewed as conditional uses.

PUBLIC/SEMI-PUBLIC USE

Community Goals:

• Encourage uses that will be compatible and promote a harmonious civic center area within the Public/Semi-Public designation.

PROBLEMS AND POTENTIALS

The location of the City Hall, Church and School creates the potential for a highly cohesive and compatible civic area. This is the overall intent within that area under the Public/Semi-Public designation.

It is anticipated that this grouping of uses will accomplish not only a civic area, but will result in the economy of shared facilities, most notably parking and perhaps recreational facilities.

An undeveloped County right of way and a triangular island of private property adjacent to Sodaville-Mtn. Home Road between Vine Street and St. Charles Street have been placed in a public designation in hopes that an open space use can be continued there until such time as the combined right of way and parcel are needed for other uses.

RECOMMENDED POLICIES:

• Pursue acquisition of the small triangular parcel and the adjoining unnamed County road right of way adjacent to Sodaville-Mtn. Home Road between Vine Street and St. Charles Street for public parking.

• Pursue acquisition of the steep, triangular, unbuildable lot between Sodaville Road and Sodaville Cutoff Drive (tax lot 3200) for open space.

RESIDENTIAL USE

Community Goals:

• Insure development: that is sensitive to the carrying capacity of the land.

• Avoid undue or hazardous concentrations of residences.

PROBLEMS AND POTENTIALS

Problem areas to development in Sodaville are areas of steep slope and hazardous soils resulting in potential drainage and runoff problems. Extreme prudence should be observed in construction techniques in these areas. The Council should thoroughly scrutinize any proposal for these considerations at the time of building permit review.

One other problem area for residential development will be in the vicinity of the rock quarry. To insure safe development of this area, the quarry should be reclaimed for eventual use as a residential district.

RECOMMENDED POLICIES:

• Require pit reclamation in line with ORS 517.750 for the rock quarry before or concurrent with submission of development proposals on the property.

• Closely review all building permits or development proposals lying on greater than a 20% slope or lying on soils considered "hazardous" in the foundation study; require site specific information relative to soils and geology and require special engineering if necessary.

URBANIZATION PLAN

an element of the

VILLAGE OF SODAVILLE

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

The physical growth plan, coordinating measures and service responsibilities are contained in the Urbanization Element. In this section the City policies regarding the procedure for development and urbanization are developed.

OVERVIEW: URBANIZATION PLAN

Definitions

Urban Growth Boundary - a boundary established to identify and separate urbanizable land from rural land.

Annexation - the extension of City boundaries to include areas not now in the City, authorized by State law.

Comment Boundary - a boundary outside the Urban Growth Boundary established for the purpose of obtaining comment from the City on land use proposals within County jurisdiction and having possible impacts on the City.

City Limits - a jurisdictional boundary within which the City has authority for making land use decisions.

Background

The eventual construction of a community water system in Sodaville has given cause for the establishment of an Urban Growth Boundary around the City. Lands considered needed for urban purposes are included in the boundary and water service will eventually be available to homes lying within the boundary.

Public facility services to all areas potentially within the City are important to consider. Existing levels of service must not be degraded and service providers must not be taxed beyond their abilities.

URBANIZATION - URBAN GROWTH BOUNDARY

Community Goals:

• Insure that adequate land for city uses is contained in the Urban Growth Boundary.

• Avoid high quality resource lands for inclusion in the Urban Growth Boundary.

• Avoid inclusion of land areas in the Urban Growth Boundary requiring costly servicing.

PROBLEMS AND POTENTIALS

The established Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) for Sodaville contains land considered sufficient to accomodate [sic] growth to the year 2000. [1] It is important that development monitoring occurs which will provide direct feedback to decision makers on the rate of land development. When the current vacant/developable land total begins to diminish to a point of causing a restrictive market, consideration should be given to expanding the growth boundary.

Recommended Policy:

• When vacant/developable land totals in the UGB and city diminish by 2/3, explore suitable areas for expansion of the Urban Growth Boundary. Priority areas for future consideration are noted on Plate _____.

URBANIZATION - GROWTH MANAGEMENT

Community Goals:

• Achieve a sound program for eventual conversion of lands within the Urban Growth Boundary to urban uses.

PROBLEMS AND POTENTIALS

Joint management of lands outside the city yet inside the UGB will occur, with Linn County and the City of Sodaville considered the partners. Density standards of the County shall apply to these lands; however an "urban conversion plan" for development at City density and standards must also be shown at the time of any development activity on the property. Formalization of the preliminary UGB agreement into a Final Management Agreement is considered a viable procedure for adoption of a growth management program between Linn County and the City of Sodaville.

Another concept to achieve managed growth is a phasing program for services. Priority areas for service extensions are depicted on Plate along with projected conditions for possible annexation and urbanization.

Recommended Policies:

• Require "urban conversion plans" within the final management agreement between the City and the County.

• To achieve intelligent, well-managed growth in Sodaville provide services in a phased manner as indicated on Plate_____.

• When approximately 50% of the acreage in area 1 set aside for single, two-, and multi-family dwellings is developed, development construction may begin in area 2.

AGENCY CONTACTS

• Sodaville Elementary School District

• Lebanon Union High School District

• Lebanon Rural Fire Protection. District

• Linn County Environmental Health Department

• Linn County Planning and Building Department

• City of Lebanon

• Consumers Power

• Northwest Natural Gas Company

• Northwestern Telephone Systems, Inc.

• Linn County Sheriff's Office

URBANIZATION - PUBLIC FACILITIES

Community Goals:

• Avoid burdening any public facilities or services.

• Insure coordination with the affected public or service body in the development of lands within the Sodaville UGB.

PROBLEMS AND POTENTIALS

Road maintenance, water service, drainage, street lighting, planning and building and local government administration are the responsibilities to be provided by the City of Sodaville. These services to all areas of the UGB are considered within the capabilities of the City and responsibility for them is fully accepted.

Other services, such as fire protection and public schools, are at a level that appears to be adequate. To be certain that no hardships will be incurred, however, the City intends to contact all affected agencies when development activity is to occur or on an annual basis to transmit development monitoring data. (for example, transmitting all building permit data to the school district or notifying utilities of the intent to annex. )

Recommended Policies:

• When land development is proposed within the Sodaville UGB and City Limits, contact all affected public or service bodies for comment on the proposed action. (see facing page)

• Where public facility or service needs cannot be immediately met, land development shall be delayed until improvements to meet the need are in place or a guarantee provided by the agency or district that improvements will be in place within a specified time.

• Encourage Planned Unit Developments, to minimize the length of roads, water mains, drainage installations or other service extensions that would otherwise cause undue burden on taxpayers

URBANIZATION - SODAVILLE PLANNING AREA

Community Goals:

• Recognize surrounding rural development as having impacts on the City.

PROBLEMS AND POTENTIALS

Visual, environmental and social impacts from land use changes outside the City can sometimes be significant. Formal recognition of the Sodaville Comment Boundary will provide the City with a voice in land use decision making outside it's established Urban Growth Romdarv.

Recommended Policy:

• By formal agreement, establish the Sodaville Comment Boundary as the boundary within which Linn County will seek written comment from the City of Sodaville regarding all land use decisions; (variance, conditional uses, zone changes, subdivisions, and comprehensive plan amendments.)

APPENDIX 1

URBAN GROWTH BOUNDARY JUSTIFICATION

Consistent with Goal 14, the following points have been addressed in providing justification for the Sodaville Urban Growth Boundary:

1. Demonstrated need to accomodate [sic] long range urban population growth requirements consistent with LCDC Goals;

Since Sodaville is not a Significant supplier of fulltime jobs, has such a small population currently, and is dependent primarily on outside sources for employment, very few factors are available for calculating future population. The 300 person forecast adopted by the City to the year 2000 is recognized as just that--a forecast or target. The forecast is based primarily on three assumptions: 1) a continued strong economic and employment outlook in the City of Lebanon (Lebanon projected to grow at approximately3%/year), 2) best guesses for public facility improvements within Sodaville (water) which are anticipated before 1981, and 3) community values that generally reflect the desire of city residents to re-establish the livability of Sodaville by providing potable community water. The forecast reflects a gradual leveling of growth due to infill within existing city limits, and moderate growth within areas of the UGB that will conceivably be annexed. (See "Data Sheet" contained in Housing Element)

While not holding a real attraction in the past due to groundwater contamination and septic tank failures, current steps to construct a water system indicates the City's desire to become a more livable community. This attraction as a more desirable place to live is expected to cause significant increases in population.

2. Need for housing, employment opportunities and livability;

In conjunction with the previous considerations, increased population will cause demand for housing in Sodaville, (ref. Housing Element Appendix 2). In addition, there is a strong demand for low acreage homesites in rural-like settings, particularly in the Lebanon area. Of the 2004 residential building permits issued in Linn County between 1974-78, over 50% were on parcels under 5 acres. By maintaining it's rural environment, establishing a water system, and providing buildable lands, Sodaville expects to relieve the pressure for 5 acre haphazard development of resource lands within Linn County and thus aid, indirectly, in the attainment of Goals 3 and 4.

Sodaville is also creating an environment conducive to the operation of home based trades or cottage industries. With unemployment in Linn County running several points higher than the state figure and the County designation as an "economically lagging't area, City direction appears to be in line with state and local goals to relieve unemployment.

3. Orderly and economic provision for public facilities and services;

Sodaville's attempt to construct it's own water system stems from contamination problems in the past. The City fully expects this construction to cause minor increases in demand for other City services as new lands urbanize; drainage, street lighting, road maintenance, and planning and zoning administration. As most improvements related to these services are already in place, the City operating budget for them is not anticipated to increase substantially.

Other services such as power, telephone, natural gas, fire protection and schools are in a position to meet short term demand with essentially no improvements necessary. The long term affect of population growth may require an addition to the Sodaville Elementary School, however, plan policies insure that development that will exceed the capacity of any service body will be delayed until improvements are in place.

4. Maximum efficiency of land uses within and on the fringe of the existing urban area;

Very little vacant/developable land exists within the current Sodaville City Limits. When public facility improvements are in place, plan phasing policies and infilling policies will apply, which the City views as providing for efficient use of land when converting to urban uses.

It is also important to note that all properties contained in the boundary are contiguous to existing City Limits. This will virtually eliminate any possibility for "leapfrog'' growth situations. In addition, a majority of the area included in the boundary is, by County definition, irrevocably committed to non-resource use. It's inclusion within the Sodaville Urban Growth Boundary will allow further division and thus a more intense, efficient residential use of the land.

5. Environmental, energy, economic and social consequences;

Urbanization of lands within the Sodaville Urban Growth Boundary will have their most significant environmental impact in the form of drainage and runoff increases. Steps to alleviate problems and accomodate [sic] increases have been addressed in the Engineering Report for Water and Drainage, City of Sodaville. (Kramer, Chin and Mayo, Consulting Engineers) In addition, plan policies stress vegetation preservation and minimizing impervious cover as other methods to minimize runoff.

In comparison to other cities, urbanization of land within the Sodaville Urban Growth Boundary will have minimal energy consequences. School, convenience shopping, and park facilities will remain within walking distance and less natural resources will be consumed by Sodaville's gravel (as opposed to paved) street standards.

Economic impacts, while not being of a regional nature, may be significant at the local level. Plan policies strongly encourage local home occupations and crafts businesses, which will create the opportunity for expansion of this local activity.

Social consequences are potentially great for a City that has experienced little growth in many years, There is a strong desire, however, to insure the preservation of rural folkways and the blue collar/craft traditions that exist in Sodaville. The Sodaville Comprehensive Plan seeks to insure a physical development plan that will be supportive of these values.

6. Retention of Agricultural Land as defined, with Class I being the highest priority for retention and Class VI the lowest priority;

All lands within the Sodaville Urban Growth Boundary are either committed to non-agricultural use or do not qualify under the Goal 3 definition of agricultural land.

7. Compatibility of the proposed urban uses with nearby agricultural activities;

The area surrounding the Urban Growth Boundary is composed of mixed low density residential, low intensity agriculture and timber practice. Nearby farming activities include grazing, field crop production and haying. None of these activities require spraying, burning or cause noticeable odors. In addition, Oak Creek and the BPA easement serve as effective buffers in separating urban from rural uses.

APPENDIX 2

HOUSING CALCULATIONS AND DEMAND

Buildable land within the Sodaville City Limits totals approximately 8 acres. At 32,000 square feet per lot, (without water) this allows for the accomodation [sic] of 10 new dwellings.

With a water system, and the smaller lot sizes afforded by this improvement, the same 8 acres within the City would accomodate up to 15-16 new dwellings. Adding existing homes contained in the Sodaville Urban Growth Boundary (14), the net need for additional buildable lots outside the City to meet year 2000 population projections is approximately 35. This amount of additional buildable land is contained in the Sodaville UGB.

CALCULATIONS*

LAND WITHIN SODAVILLE CITY LIMITS

(5.57 acres buildable land) - 25% (5.57 acres) 4.18 acres

(7.3 acres buildable land) - 50% (7.3 acres) = 3.65 acres/7.83 or 341,075 square feet

341,075 sq. ft. @ 24,000 sq. ft./lot = 15 buildable lots

LAND WITHIN AREA 1, UGB

(28.6 acres) - 50% (28.6 acres) = 14.3 acres or 622,908 square feet

622,908 sq. ft. @ 24,000 sq. ft./lot = 25 buildable lots - 10 (existing homes) = 15 buildable lots

LAND WITHIN AREA 2, UGB

(8.5 acres) - 50% (8.5 acres) = 4.25 acres or 185,130 square feet

185,130 sq. ft. @ 30,000 sq. ft./lot = 6 buildable lots - 2 (existing homes) = 4 buildable lots

LAND WITHIN AREA 3, UGB

(12.2 acres) - 50% (12.2 acres) = 6.1 acres or 265,716 square feet

265,716 sq. ft. @ 30,000 sq. ft./lot = 9 buildable lots - 3 (existing homes) = 6 buildable lots

LAND WITHIN AREA 4, UGB

(14.8 acres) - 50% (14.8 acres) = 7.4 acres or 322,344 square feet

322,344 sq. ft. @ 30,000 sq. ft./lot = 11 buildable lots

SUMMARY

Existing Homes in Sodaville = 55

Potential Homes in Sodaville = 15

Existing homes in UGB = 15

Potential Homes in UGB = 36

= 121 potential homes

APPENDIX 3

BUILDABLE LANDS

Generally, a lot of less than 30,000 square feet is unbuildable in Sodaville. This is primarily due to subsurface disposal requirements and slope considerations. Clayey, cobbly soils in Sodaville often require in excess of 7000 square feet of drainfield. Coupled with the DEQ setback requirement (well to drainfield) of 100' and a liberal addition to square footage for excessive slope (density control), current unofficial minimum lot size stands around 32,000 square feet.

With a water system allowable lot size would diminish, as the 190' setback from well to drainfield would no longer be required. The same lot size calculation without the 100' setback comes to approximately 24,000 square feet.

Buildable land within the Sodaville City Limits and Area 1 of the UGB have been calculated at this density. Further allowances for slope and foundation limitations have been included in density calculations for areas 2, 3, and 4 of the UGB. This is primarily a density control measure.

APPENDIX 4

AMENDMENT

INTENT AND PURPOSE

The Comprehensive Plan of the City of Sodaville is a generalized, coordinated land use map and policy statement of the City that controls the use and development of land. The Plan as adopted reflects both local and statwide [sic] planning goals which have been adopted to ensure coordinated, orderly development that is compatible with the environment and that promotes the health, safety, order, convenience, prosperity and welfare of the people of the City and State.

The Comprehensive Plan, however, is not an inflexible document. It is intended to be responsive to changing conditions and community attitudes. In order to permit such flexibility and at the same time maintain the integrity of the Comprehensive Plan, it is necessary to establish the means by which the Plan may be amended. It is the purpose of this section to provide for a process whereby the Comprehensive Plan may be amended without frustrating its basic purposes.

AMENDMENTS

There are three elements of the Comprehensive Plan which may be amended:

Text - The Comprehensive Plan consists primarily of policies with related explanatory text and maps. It may be desirable or necessary to amend the text of the Plan to include new information or to modify policy statements in response to changing conditions or community attitudes,

Future Land Use Map - The Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan designates appropriate land uses for the City of Sodaville and its urban fringe. The map can be applied to broad geographical areas and to specific parcels to determine permitted land uses. Over time, it may be necessary to change the Future Land Use Map to provide for alternative land use patterns.

Urban Growth Boundary - The Urban Growth Boundary delimits those lands which have been determined to be urbanizable. From time to time, it may be necessary to change the boundary to correct a mapping error or to modify the amount of land designated for urbanization.

FREQUENCY OF PLAN AMENDMENTS

Until the Comprehensive Plan is in full compliance with LCDC goals, it may be necessary to consider amendments more frequently than after full compliance is achieved.

Prior to acknowledgement of the Comprehensive Plan by LCDC, applications for amendments and/or Council review shall be conducted at least semi-annually in accordance with the City/County Agreement, where applicable. Following Plan acknowledgement, amendments to the Comprehensive Plan will be reviewed according to the type of amendment as provided in the following LCDC Guidelines.

Major Revisions - Major revisions include land use changes that have widespread and significant impact beyond the immediate area such as quantitative changes producing large volumes of traffic; a qualitative change in the character of the land use itself, such a conversion of residential to industrial use; or a Spatial change that affects large areas or many different ownerships.

The Plan and implementation measures should be revised when public needs and desires change and when development occurs at a different rate than contemplated by the Plan. Areas experiencing rapid growth and development should be reviewed more frequently so that needed revisions can be made to keep the Plan up to date; however, major revisions should not be made more frequently than every two years if at all possible.

The Plan and implementation measures should be reviewed at least every two years and a public statement issued on whether any revision is needed. They can be reviewed in their entirety or in major portions. The review should begin with re-examining the data and problems and continue through the same basic phases as the initial preparation of the Plan and implementation measures.

Minor Changes - Minor changes, i.e., those which do not have significant effect beyond the immediate area of the change, should be based on special studies or other information which will serve as the factual basis to support the change. The public need and justification for the particular change should be established. Minor policy changes should not be made more frequently than once a year. Background Maps and data should be updated annually by the Planning and Community Development Committee.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Each application for an amendment to the Urban Growth Boundary and Land Use Map as well as requests for major revision of text shall be accompanied by justification for the proposed amendment including, but not limited to, an analysis of applicable LCDC goals and findings of fact for the requested change.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice of any proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment shall be given at least 30 days prior to the required Planning Commission public hearing. The public notice shall consist of the publication of a description of the proposed amendment in the newspaper. Where an amendment would change the Future Land Use Map, the published notice shall include a map of the affected area and a mailed notice shall be sent to property owners within the affected area (if they are not a party to the request for the amendment) and to property owners within 300 feet of the affected area.