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CLEAR & OBJECTIVE HOUSING: APPROVAL C RITERIA UPDATE <br />November 13, 2018 DRAFT Preferred Concepts Report: Significant Issues Page 46 of 59 <br />COS-13 (GEOTECHNICAL R EQUIREMENT) <br />Description : The standards for geological and geotechnical review for projects developed under clear and <br />objective criteria are “one -size-fits all,” requiring certification from a licensed engineer that the development <br />activity either will not be impacted by geological instability problems, or that design methods may be used to <br />safely address any such impacts. The review standards for discretionary projects include three levels of review <br />with increasing complexity depending on potential for impacts. <br />Applies To : Conditional Use, Partition, Planned Unit Development, Site Review, Subdivision <br />Existing Code Section(s): 9.6710(6) <br />Existing Code Language : <br />9.6710 Geological and Geotechnical Analysis. <br />(6) Needed Housing. Unless exempt under 9.6710(3)(a)-(f), in lieu of compliance with subsections <br />(2), (4), and (5) of this section, applications proposing needed housing shall include a <br />certification from an Oregon licensed Engineering Geologist or an Oregon licensed Civil <br />Engineer with geological experience stating: <br />(a) That the proposed development activity will not be impacted by existing or potential <br />stability problems or any of the following site conditions: springs or seeps, depth of soil <br />bedrock, variations in soil types, or a combination of these conditions; or <br />(b) If proposed development activity will be impacted by any of the conditions listed in (a), <br />the methods for safely addressing the impact of the conditions . <br />If a statement is submitted under (6)(b), the application shall include the applicant’s <br />statement that it will develop in accordance with the Engineer’s statement. <br />A. No Change o o + o o o+ <br />B. Establish a clear and objective multi -level review <br />approach similar to the current discretionary <br />criteria with increasing complexity depending on <br />potential for impacts.  <br />ooooo ++ <br />C. Revise current requirement to further address a <br />site’s geologic formations, soil types, the presence <br />of open drainage ways, and the existence of <br />undocumented fill. Include requirement that <br />report use Lidar map and SLIDO (Statewide <br />Landslide Information Database of Oregon) map <br />information. <br />o++++++ <br />+ promotes o neutral –inhibits <br />Possible Concepts <br />November 26, 2018, Work Session – Item 2