The Bend City Council on Dec. 3 advanced a revised statutory development agreement for two residential subdivisions adjacent to Bachelors View Road after staff said removing a July-added sentence about dedication timing would allow the developer to sign the agreement.

City attorney Michael Selkirk told council the agreement (covering Batcher/Bachelor View 2 and 3) keeps the previously approved layout but alters phasing and timing: BV2 lot count is reduced from 44 to 39 and certain public-easement dedications would be timed differently. Selkirk said the developer would not sign the version that contained the extra sentence added in July; removing that line was the result of negotiations intended to resolve outstanding legal challenges.

There was limited public testimony. Resident Peter Yonan provided neutral testimony and said he appreciated prior dialogue.

Councilor Mike Riley moved for the first reading of an emergency ordinance to adopt the statutory development agreement with the removal of the final sentence in section 4.10.1(b) of the prior agreement (referencing Ordinance NS-2535). Council seconded the motion and approved it by voice vote.

Why it matters: The change finalizes an agreement for development that will re-align streets, adjust lot counts and address a property-access concern raised by neighbors and the developer in earlier hearings.

Next steps: The ordinance was read for its first reading as an emergency measure; staff will process finalization consistent with the adopted language.