Hello,
This is my first message to the list - and I would like to ask a question,
but first let me outline our project.
During the winter of 1996/97, a storm event impacted Oregon that resulted in
loss of life and property from several rapidly moving landslides (debris
flows). As a result of the storm event, a team of experts met to review
historical, geological, and land use information to better understand
landslides in general. The team identified rapidly moving landslides
(landslides that is difficult for people to outrun or escape) as an area to
focus legislative attention.
September 1999, Oregon State Governor Kitzhaber signed Senate Bill 12
"believing it takes an important step toward addressing the public safety
hazards associated with fast moving landslides." In October 1999, Douglas
County (who I work for) submitted a grant application to implement a SB 12
model program created by local government. In December 1999, the Oregon
Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) awarded the grant to
develop a model program to Douglas County.
Rapidly Moving Landslide Project
The purpose of this grant project is to develop a model program to implement
Senate Bill 12, with assistance from DLCD, Oregon Department of Forestry,
Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries, Oregon Emergency
Management, the Governor's Natural Resources Office, and other Oregon
Agencies. In addition to state agencies, assistance from local governments,
public/professional sources will be used.
Project Goals
Model Ordinance
Define an overlay zone for use by local governments to implement further
review areas. This also includes geotechnical reports forms, report
standards, siting standards, and a list of potential mitigation measures.
In addition, suggested procedures and guidelines for local governments to
use when reviewing proposed human occupancy development in further review
areas.
Model Documents
Documents include intergovernmental agreements, property owner liability
wavers, irrevocable deed restrictions, geotechnical reports forms, and forms
for registry of parcels in a transfer of development rights program.
Transfer of Development Rights Program (TDR)
The grant requires a model TDR program, which includes requirements defined
in Senate Bill 12, sections 5 and 6. The idea is to relocate development to
less hazardous areas (away from steep slopes - e.g. 60%+).
Mapping
The mapping component of this grant requires development of procedures to
integrate local tax parcel maps with further review area maps. Further
review area maps are generated from the Oregon Department of Geology and
Mineral Industries (DOGAMI). Parcel maps are generated in collaboration by
the Oregon Department of Revenue and local government.
So here's my question: When a hazard exists what standard should be used to
evaluate the degree of "potential" impact?
1. loss of life.
2. fiscal loss.
3. right of use loss.
4. cultural loss.
5. historical loss.
6. or, impact on others (same list).
Is there a ranking? And, what other items might be included?
Thank you,
Les Wilson
Leslie C. Wilson
Rapidly Moving Landslide Program Manager
Douglas County Planning Department
Room 106, Justice Building
Douglas County Courthouse
Roseburg, Oregon 97470
Phone: 1-541-440-4289
Fax: 1-541-440-6266
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
Web: http://www.co.douglas.or.us
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