Bend council approves first readings for Stevens Road ‘Legacy Village’ master plan despite commercial‑development concerns
After a lengthy public hearing, the Bend City Council approved first readings of comprehensive‑plan text changes, development‑code amendments and annexation for the Stevens Road Tract (branded "Legacy Village"). The proposal meets state HB 3318 requirements and commits nearly 23.8 acres of deed‑restricted affordable housing to the city, but some councilors raised worries about whether planned commercial parcels will actually be developed.
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The Bend City Council on first reading approved three land‑use ordinances to advance the Stevens Road Tract project, now proposed as “Legacy Village,” after a multi‑hour public hearing that focused on housing, density, open space and how to ensure commercial areas become real destinations.
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