The Department of State Lands (DSL) owns roughly 640 acres east of 27th Street in Bend – an area known as the Stevens Road Tract. Part of the land – 320 acres – was brought into Bend’s UGB area in 2016, making it attractive for development. Moving toward development is a long process with many steps allowing public participation along the way. On December 10, 2019, the State Land Board approved a portion of the land for sale – mainly the portion already within Bend’s UGB.
Here’s how you can learn more about the land and be involved going forward.
Next steps: We will monitor interest in any sales through Spring or Summer 2020. Whether the land is sold as a single parcel or divided among multiple buyers may determine what comes next and how the community can be involved – a master plan for a large parcel or a different community input process.
It is expected to take up to two years before any such sales are finalized.
Events & public comment opportunities
Land will be listed for sale
January 2020It is expected to remain listed for 3-6 months depending on interest.
History
2007 Master Plan documents
Stevens Road Tract Conceptual Master Plan
DSL – June, 2007Conceptual Master Plan Fact Sheet
DSL – January, 2008Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment
GeoEngineers for DSL – June, 2007- Initial Site Assessment Report
Supplemental figures – Supplemental tables
PBS Engineering + Environmental for DSL – August, 2009 Feasibility Study
GeoEngineers for DSL – June, 2010
News articles
382-acre parcel in southeast Bend closer to housing, other development
The Bulletin – December 10, 2019Stevens Road property could possibly go up for sale
The Bulletin – October 30, 2019Future of popular Bend recreation area in doubt
Central Oregon Daily News – October 21, 2019State plans to sell 640 acres on Bend’s SE outskirts
KTVZ – October 18, 2019Bend Asks State To Release Stevens Rd Tract
KBND – October 18, 2018Stevens Road parcel night closure sparks reaction
KTVZ – February 25, 2015Ground Down: Despite value, urban caves prove hard to protect
Source Weekly – July 8, 2009
Past events
Possible sale decision by State Lands Board
Tuesday, December 10, 2019Public comment period ends
Friday, November 15, 2019 – 5:00pm
DSL website comment formPlease submit comments prior to this date! Be sure to reference transaction number 60753-LS.
- DSL Public Meeting
Tuesday, October 29, 2019 – 5:30-7:30pm
Fellowship Hall, Nativity Lutheran Church
60850 Brosterhous Road, Bend, OR 97702An informational meeting only.