1. Future Planning and Zoning of the Umatilla Army Depot
OPEN HOUSE
August 12, 2013
Future Planning and Zoning of the Umatilla Army Depot
UMADRA
Umatilla Army Depot Reuse Authority

2. Future Planning & Zoning of the Umatilla Army Depot
Morrow County & Umatilla County Planning Commissions Welcome - Tamra Mabbott, Umatilla County Planning Director
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3. Historical Background of the Depot
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4. Creation & Operations Era
1940- Army selected 16,000 acres for Umatilla Army Depot – later expanded to 17,000+ acres
1941- Complex of warehouses, munitions magazines, shops, and offices created
1962- Began a mission of receiving and storing chemical weapons
Mid 1980s- Congress directed Army to dispose of the nation’s aging chemical weapons stockpile
1988- Umatilla Chemical Depot was put on the BRAC closure list. The decision was later made to realign the base and have it remain open until the chemical stockpile was destroyed.
1988 – Local Redevelopment Authority created in anticipation of closure (LRA)
April United States Senate ratified the Chemical Weapons Convention
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5. Umatilla Army Depot Planning
Closure History
June Construction began on the Umatilla Chemical Depot Facility
2004- Construction and facility testing were complete and chemical weapon destruction began
2005 – Base included on the 2005 closure round of BRAC
2009 – Department of Defense again recognizes Local Redevelopment Authority (LRA) and provides funding for preparation of Redevelopment Plan
2010 – LRA completes Redevelopment Plan and HUD and Army accept the land use plan
2011-The destruction of the UMCD stockpile of chemical weapons was completed.
August 2012 – UMCD closure
October 2013 – LRA completes various studies required for zoning
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6. Redevelopment Process Going Forward
2013/2014 – Projected transfer of 7,500 acres to Oregon National Guard for training base
Mid 2014 – Planning LRA is converted to an Implementation LRA (ILRA) with business development focus
Late 2014 – Completion of land transfer application request to Army and final transportation studies
2015 – ILRA receives lands for economic development. Lands most likely transferred to Port Districts for redevelopment. New 5,600 acre wildlife refuge transferred from Army to local conservation interest.
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7. Role of the Planning Commissions
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8. Role of the Planning Commissions
Comprehensive Plan Amendments including policy statements
Transportation System Plan Amendments based upon Interchange Area Management Plan(s)
Zoning Ordinance or Development Code Amendments:
Umatilla County the addition of a new use zone (Depot Industrial)
Morrow County an update to a current use zone (Port Industrial)
Military and Wildlife areas also need to be Planned and Zoned
Comprehensive Plan Map and Zoning or Development Map Amendments
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9. Role of the Planning Commissions
Calendars please…
Open House (thanks for coming tonight)
Notice to DLCD concerning Amendments
Planning Commission hearings
County Court and Board of Commissioner hearings
Adoption
Look for these steps to be repeated based on when various pieces are ready for adoption.
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10. Regional Economic Opportunity Analysis
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11. Umatilla Army Depot Planning
Study Area
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12. Employment Levels Morrow and Umatilla Counties
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13. Regional Industry Growth Since 2010
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14. Umatilla Army Depot Planning
Regional Economy
Producer and Exporter of Agricultural Goods
developed value-added industries that process
Outstanding Transportation Infrastructure
Region established as a major distribution hub
Concentration of electrical power generation
Traditional as well as wind farms.
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15. Umatilla Army Depot Planning
Commuting Patterns
Hermiston
Boardman
Umatilla
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16. Unique Characteristics for Economic Development
Amenity Values
Abundance of Energy
Transportation Linkages
Proximity to a Large Well-Educated Workforce
Developable Land
Economic Development Support
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17. Employment Lands Inventory
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18. Umatilla Army Depot Planning
Targeted Uses
Data Centers
Warehouse/Distribution
Power Generation
Support Uses
Retail Trade
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19. Future Planning & Zoning
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20. Future Planning & Zoning
Three overarching goals were established through the planning process for the Depot:
Military Reuse: accommodating the needs and plans of the Oregon National Guard;
Environmental Preservation; and
Economic Development - job creation & tax base
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21. Future Planning & Zoning
Zoning Implementation Steps:
Morrow County
Port Industrial
EFU
Military
Umatilla County
Depot Industrial (3 Subareas)
Wildlife Habitat
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22. Future Planning & Zoning
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23. Future Planning & Zoning
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24. Future Planning & Zoning
Umatilla County Depot Industrial Zone
Establish a new County Zone for industrial uses
Three targeted subareas:
Subarea 1 (Industrial/Distribution/Commerce)
Subarea 2 (Industrial/Warehouse)
Subarea 3 (Demil Site)
Retail/Service Uses: limited to 5% of Industrial acreage
Master plan requirement for Subarea 1
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25. Future Planning & Zoning
Statewide Goal Exceptions
Morrow County
Previous Goal 3 Exception (1994)
Developed & Committed and Reasons Exceptions to Goals 11 & 14 (Port Industrial Site)
Umatilla County
Reasons Exceptions to Goals 11 & 14 for Subarea 1, 2 (Demil Area) and 3 (Red Cross Site)
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26. Future Planning & Zoning
Other Actions
Amend Morrow & Umatilla Comprehensive Plans to Recognize the Depot Plan District
Work with ODOT on Interchange Area Management Plans (IAMP) for the I-82 and I-84 interchanges
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27. Umatilla Army Depot Planning
Questions & Answers
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