3rd Quarter 2015 ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT. More Golf Photos On Page 4

Volume 17, Issue 10

3rd Quarter 2015

ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

More Golf Photos On Page 4

President Tammy Hopper, ProBuild

Vice President Matt Fitchett, 3Lifestyle Homes

Treasurer Krysten, Geer, N.O.W. Builders

Secretary Amber Kozlowski, Parr Lumber

Associate Vice President Mike Stephens, Knife River

Immediate Past President Brent Jenkins, JBD Construction

2015 WVHBA Officers

Builders Associates

Trish Irwin, TnT Builders Alan Butts, Butts Electric Grant Porter, Porter Remodeling

2015 WVHBA Board of Directors

State Director

Matt Fitchett, 3 Lifestyle Homes

Publisher’s Statement

Builder News is the official monthly newsletter of the Nonprofit Willamette Valley Home Building Association. Opinions expressed herein are those of the editor or the credited author and may not reflect those of the entire Membership. Written materials may be submitted to:

Builder News 33862 SE Eastgate Cr

Corvallis, OR 97333 (541) 207-3290 info@wvhba.com

Jerry Running: jerry@wvhba.com

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Schedule of Events

Oct 8- WVHBA Board Meeting

Nov 2: Initial Lead Paint class

Nov 12- WVHBA Board Meeting Nov 14 - Turkey Shoot/Chili Cookoff Albany Gun Club

Dec 8 - Refresher Lead Paint class Dec 19- Save the Date!

Women’s Retreat—Dec 19th

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Page 1 Annual Golf Tournament photos Page 3: WVHBA Presidential Letter Page 4: More Golf Pics & Thank You

To Sponsors & Participants Page 5-7: Oregon HBA Updates

Page 8: Builder Appreciation BBQ pics Page 9-10: OHBA Membership Benefits Page 11: NAHB Membership Benefits Page 12: Albany Home & Remodel Show

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Well Underway!

Again the time has flown past and we find ourselves looking at summer in the rearview mirror. Projects are in fast pace mode all over the valley as we hurry to get dried in for the winter months. For those of you who were able to make the golf tournament this year, you will know it was one of the best attended tournaments we’ve had in recent years. The 1pm tee time didn’t seem to slow us down. A fantastic time was had by all! Thank you to everyone who participat-ed with that event.

The HBA, together with our local builders, is attempting to bring back some of the events that seemed to bring us together in years past. That being said, you may be someone who’s partici-pated in either a habitat house, a play house, or a PAK house. The reason why I mention these prior events is that we’re looking for people who’d like to get involved with the McKenzie An-derson house project. To learn more about what this is all about, please contact Jerry at our of-fice. The project will be kicking off in October. We’re looking for trades people, material sup-pliers, building materials, and laborers; no help is too big or too small.

I’d like to make sure to point out our New 2015 Logo. The intent was to create something that would give that “at first glance recognition”. Our officer team spent some time looking to find just the right logo that would serve a couple different purposes. First, to have a timeless effect that would and could remain with us for several years, yet still be as effective as the first day it was introduced. Second, the team wanted something that related to our industry while being unique to the northwest. Mission accomplished - Great Job to all!

In closing I’d like to say thank you to everyone who participated in the “Builder Appreciation Dinner” and for making it a huge success. What a turn out! Those of you who were unable to make it please look to Nov 14th for our annual turkey shoot / chili cook off at the Albany gun club. Safe travels to you all.

Remember our Willamette Valley Home Builders for all your CCB continuing education needs. Also, remember our WV Bid Center for building project information. Jerry is here to serve you. Call her at our WVHBA/WV Bid Center office (541) 207-3290.

Tammy Hopper , WVHBA President

Capital Lumber

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Scott Meeker CPA Ticor Title TnT Builders Singles: Alan Butts Robert Hoby Tim Strand

Thank You to All Our Golf

Sponsors and Participants

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Oregon Update

News from the State

The following article provided courtesy of Bill Kloos.

Bill Kloos has been practicing land use law in Eugene since 1981, when the Needed Housing Statute was first enacted. The Home Builders Association of Lane County is a longstanding client of his of-fice. You can find his firm at www.LandUseOregon.com.

LUBA’s (Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals) opinion in Group B LLC v. City of Corvallis, LUBA No. 2015-019 (August 25, 2015), is a real boost for housing developers and builders.

http://www.oregon.gov/LUBA/docs/Opinions/2015/08-15/15019.pdf

LUBA reversed the city’s denial of a 10-unit apartment house on a .8 acre subdivision lot. It was the second denial. The lot had a Planned Development overlay zone on it, and the PD criteria included many subjective standards. LUBA reversed the denial – meaning that it told the city it could not deny the project.

LUBA used the Needed Housing Statute – ORS 197.303 to 197.307 to reverse. This statute, around since 1981, and tuned up over the years with the help of the OHBA, is intended to help home build-ers. It has been applied in recent years by LUBA, but this case shows how it has matured into a fine tool for home builders.

The statute applies directly to any city decision relating to “needed housing.” City standards that con-flict with the statute may not be applied to deny a project; they fall off the table.

Here is the heart of the statute – ORS 197.307(4) and (6):

“(4) Except as provided in subsection (6) of this section, a local government may adopt and ap-ply only clear and objective standards, conditions and procedures regulating the development of needed housing on buildable land described in subsection (3) of this section. The standards, conditions and procedures may not have the effect, either in themselves or cumulatively, of dis-couraging needed housing through unreasonable cost or delay.

(6) In addition to an approval process for needed housing based on clear and objective stand-ards, conditions and procedures as provided in subsection (4) of this section, a local government may adopt and apply an alternative approval process for applications and permits for residential development based on approval criteria regulating, in whole or in part, appearance or aesthetics that are not clear and objective if: (a) The applicant retains the option of proceeding under the approval process that meets the requirements of subsection (4) of this section; “

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So, the statute ensures developers of “needed housing” will be reviewed only under clear and objective standards and be subject to only clear and objective conditions. Standards are clear and objective if they do not require “subjective, value-laden analyses that are designed to balance or mitigate impacts.” Thus, a home builder using the statute will know with confidence that they will get an approval at the time she ap-plies, because the city may not apply any “maybe ” or “if we feel like it” standards.

The statute applies to “needed housing,” but that phrase is a bit misleading. All housing types are needed housing. The key issue is the land involved. The land must be in the residential Buildable Land Inventory (BLI), which is the part of the local plan and lists land to accommodate 20 years growth.

So, if your project is on land that is the BLI, you will have a much easier time getting through the city wick-ets. Here is a list of questions to ask to be sure that you get the benefit of this statute:

1. “Can you please let me see a copy of the city’s acknowledged residential Buildable Lands Invento-ry”? If the land is in the BLI, then the housing is “needed housing.” Because the residential BLI is always a supporting document to the comprehensive plan, it likely includes a map and sometimes a descrip-tion. Most of the BLI land will be vacant or partially vacant land. Some city plans emphasize redevelop-ment and densification to meet part of their BLI requireredevelop-ments.

2. “Does the statute apply to this application?” If your land is on the BLI, then the city may only apply clear and objective standards to any decision “regulating the development of needed housing.” This is a very broad net. It includes big level stuff (like PUD and subdivision and conditional use reviews) all the way down to the micro level stuff (like site improvement and grading permits).

3. “Is this standard clear and objective?” Sometimes it is a common sense call to make – “compatibility;” “height, scale and bulk fits with the surroundings,” and the like flunk the test. Nu-merical standards generally pass. But a nuNu-merical standard, such as “keep a 20-foot buffer from endangered plant areas” flunks if it is not clear where to start measuring. Judgment calls about traf-fic safety flunk the test. As LUBA found in Group B, if a standard is so ambiguous that it can be interpreted in two ways, then it is not clear and objective.

Most cities do not have a separate review track that applies only clear and objective standards, but you get the benefit of the statute anyway because the statute applies directly to the decision. Subsection (6) of the statute allows a city to apply discretionary standards, limited to appearance and aesthetics issues, that a de-veloper can opt into, provided she retains the right to proceed under clear and objective standards.

Remind the city when you file your application that you are invoking the statute. Expect some pushback. Some city staff will lean on you to opt into the discretionary tract, saying that will result in a better project, and that you can count on the staff working with you. Be cautious. Remember that the staff is not the ulti-mate local decision maker on most applications.

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Green Building

Seeing Green

62% of firms building new single-family homes report that they are doing more than 15% of their projects following green principles. By 2018, that percentage will increase to 84% according to McGraw Hill Construction. By green, they mean their houses follow LEED principles, and are not just energy efficient. They predict that by 2018, 84% of firms will be doing at least 15% of their projects with green principles. This may open up new marketing opportunities especially in our state where people tend to be more envi-ronmentally conscious.

One reason for this trend is that green buildings are seen as being of higher quality. Many pros build with more durable materials under green principles which means the house is likely to hold its value longer. We have become more aware of the importance of indoor air quality. Green builders reduce the use of

ma-terials that give off volatile gasses as well as provide ventilation systems that produce reliable and efficient air changes. Many customers will pay more for a house they believe is not likely to make them sick. Of course energy savings is an important part of green building. The building code sets a fairly high

stand-ard of efficiency, but many builders try0ng to attract customers who want the health benefits, higher quality and status of green construction will offer houses with greater efficiencies than the code requires.

Builders looking to move in the direction of greener houses can find more information from the Green Building Council. Also, locally Energy Trust of Oregon has programs to help design more efficient homes and provides financial incentives to participate in their efforts. Energy Performance Scores, such as those provided by Energy Trust, are a great way to demonstrate how the efficiency of your product exceeds the efficiency of the run-of-the-mill house.

Safety

David Davidson

Federal OSHA has determined that Oregon OSHA’s fall protection standard and use of slide guards is not “at least as effective as the federal standard.” Currently, Oregon OSHA’s fall protection rule in the con-struction standard has a trigger height at 10 feet, while the federal standard is at 6 feet. Additionally, Ore-gon has a unique provision that recognizes slide guards as a fall protection system.

In response, Oregon OSHA is forming a stakeholder group to discuss the implementation, challenges, and fiscal impact of a revised fall protection standard. Michael Wood; Director of Oregon OSHA, says that Oregon OSHA is planning for an updated Fall Protection rule to be adopted by the end of the year. Oregon OSHA hopes to settle this issue with Federal OSHA and have a phase-in with an outreach training initia-tive that could be up to 2 years before the updated rule would be fully implemented.

If you would like to participate in the Oregon OSHA stakeholder group on this topic or if you have any questions please feel free to a call or e-mail me. 503.399.1500 david@homebuildersassociation.org.

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OHBA Member Benefits

www.oregonhba.com

SAIF Workers Comp Plan

SAIF Workers Comp Group & Loss Control Services OHBA Members who meet underwriting guidelines can receive a SAIF discount of 11%. Contact PayneWest Insurance, Ron Butcher or John Eddleman, 800-928-6401 or 541-926-4291.

http://www.saif.com/employer/learn_about_coverage/obtainingcoverage_164.aspx Health Net of Oregon

Health Insurance exclusive to OHBA Members Program Benefits: Large Group Purchasing Power, Coverage for firms with 2 or more enrolled employees, Long-term Rate Stability & Large Group Service Center for Superior Admin & Claims Services. Contact Marri with Builders Insurance Agency, 503-378-9066 ext. 6 or e-mail: mlam@oregonhba.com.

Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless offers up to a 17% discount for cell and data service, $20 monthly fee for unlimited data for Blackberry or PDA's on corporate accounts (this program is primarily for construction and trade contractors, so please check to see if your company qualifies). Sales Rep: Jennifer Plueard (541) 255-5630 jennifer.plueard@vzw.com

Staples Office Supplies

NPP has chosen Staples Advantage as the official supplier for office products and solutions for all of their legal mem-bers. Some of the key benefits of the program include: Discounted prices on over 30,000 supplies and services; FREE

next day deliver on most standard orders over $30; and Easy online ordering through StaplesLink.com (Please register with

National Purchasing Partners at www.mynpp.com to access your Staples discount.) Sherwin Williams

All HBA members who are registered members of NPP/HBPP are eligible for a 15% discount at Sherwin Williams. The

products that qualify for the discount are: Architectural paint products; Paint supplies; and Brushes and Rollers. Contact

Tim Cavanagh at 360.604.3162.

Airgas

Airgas is the 2nd largest safety supply distributor in the nation giving significant savings over other association based afety supply programs: Up to 22% discounts on safety supplies and related equipment; Cylinder gases up to 7% off;

No-charge safety training classes and tool box meetings; and On-site safety consultations. Customer Service Rep: Greg Herr

greg.herr@airgas.com Phone: (206) 510-2884

Member Rebate Program

The OHBA Member Rebate Program is aimed at increasing your bottom line. For the minimal effort of informing us about the home construction projects you use and when you close on a home or project, you'll be putting money back in your

pocket. Both Builder & Remodeler companies, no matter how large or small, qualify for the program. When you participate in the program, you can count on receiving checks every quarter! http://hbarebates.com/

Surety Solutions LLC

Surety Solutions LLC is a nationally licensed agency specializing in the surety industry. They have partnered with the leading carriers to ensure that they can provide you the best prices and service available regardless of the type of business you operate. Visit the Surety Solutions website or call: 866-722-9239 or 503-371-2190

Oregon Home Builders Association ●375 Taylor Street NE, Salem OR 97303

●Phone: 503-378-9066●www.oregonhba.com

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OHBA Member Benefits

Supervised Fuels

As a result of our partnership with Supervised Fuels, members are now able to participate in our cost plus purchasing program typically reserved for the largest businesses. The benefit to members is an overall reduced cost of fuel over time. In addition, we provide the highest controlled fueling system on the market. For more information email: Kathy@supervisedfuels.com 541-330-8356 or 877-277-5171 http://www.supervisedfuels.com

Global Crossing

Ready-Access® Web Meeting is Global Crossing's easy-to-use web conferencing service that is fully integrated with Ready-Access audio conferencing service. The low-cost application includes all the key features most commonly used in web conferencing applications. Global Crossing Conference Calling-3.1 cents a minute. Contact Jeremy Roberts at

801.572.6060 or jroberts@globalconf.com

SwipeNow

HBA members are averaging a 22% savings and seeing lower processing rates by as much as 40%! SwipeNow is a merchant credit card processing company that specializes in providing the most cost-effective credit card programs for businesses throughout the Pacific Northwest. http:/www.swipenow.com/ For more info email: timh@swipenow.net

2-10 Warranty

At 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty, we're committed to providing innovative value-added warranties, risk management and risk transfer solutions to Homeowners, Home Builders and Real Estate Professionals. 800-488-8844

http://www.2-10.com

Note:

(Once you are a WVHBA Members, make sure you get

registered

with National Purchasing Partners at

www.mynpp.com

to access many of

your discounts.)

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Member Advantage at a Glance

Lowe’s - Visit www.LowesForPros.com/NAHB or call 877-435-2440 and register to save 2% on your Lowe’s Accounts Re-ceivable (LAR) purchases and free delivery on purchases over $500. Save an additional 5% every day at the store when they mention the 5% at time of purchase and when using their LAR.

General Motors - $500 exclusive private offer on most Buick, Chevrolet and GMC vehicles. Business Owners receive a $1000 private offer on select vehicles and may also qualify for additional incentives, visit www.nahb.org/ma and click on the GM logo to find out more.

AT&T, Verizon, Sprint & T-Mobile - Savings up to 35% including a free analysis of new and existing plans. Program offers free mobile to ANY mobile, free mobile device management, dedicated help desk support, and much more. Visit

www.eMemberBenefits.com/NAHB or call 866-430-NAHB (6242).

2-10 Home Buyers Warranty - Visit www.2-10.com/NAHBor call 855-280-1328 to receive exclusive access to discounts on select products, including the Builder Backed Service Program and the systems and appliances warranty.

AXA Equitable - Offers full-service, low-cost retirement plans that can help reduce taxes while saving for life in retirement. Visit www.axa.com/nahbor call 800-523-1125, option 3, department 2046 and mention NAHB.

UPS Savings Program & YRC Freight - UPS discounts of up to 36% on a broad portfolio of shipping services. Savings of at least 70% on less-than-truckload shipments 150 lbs. or more with UPS Freight and YRC Freight. Visit

www.1800members.com/NAHBor call 1.800.MEMBERS (800-636-2377) for more information.

TransFirst- Payment solutions with average savings of 16% per year. Web/mobile tools, credit card and eCheck pro-cessing and more. Free "Savings Analysis" call 800-613-0148 or visit www.TransFirstAssociation.com/NAHB. Dell - Up to 30% off on all Dell computers. Call 800-757-8442 and Mention NAHB or visit www.dell.com/nahb

Associated Petroleum Products (APP) - Earn $0.015 for EVERY gallon purchased using the APP Fuel Card program. Visit www.associatedpetroleum.com/nahbto enroll or call 800-929-5243, Option 6 & mention NAHB.

GEICO- Exclusive discounts for members on auto and home owners insurance. Visit www.geico.com/disc/nahbor call 800-368-2734 and mention NAHB for a free quote.

Hertz- Up to 20% off on rental cars and FREE Gold Plus Rewards membership. Visit www.hertz.com/nahbor call 800-654-2200 and use CDP# 51046.

Avis - Up to 25% off rental cars and FREE Avis Preferred Service membership at www.avis.com/nahbor call 800-331-1212 and use AWD code G572900

Budget - Up to 20% off rental cars and FREE Budget Fastbreak at www.budget.com/nahbor call 800-283-4387 and use BCD code Z536900

Office Depot - 10% off all delivery orders. Free shipping on orders of $50 or more. Call 800-274-2753 mention NAHB. Omaha Steaks - Save 10%, in addition to any online specials. www.OSincentives.com/promo/nahb

Endless Vacation Rentals - 25% discount on over 200,000 vacation rentals worldwide. Call 877-782-9387 and mention NAHB at time of reservation or go to www.endlessvacationrentals.com/nahb

Wyndham Hotel Group - 15% off at over 7,400 hotels. Call 877-670-7088 and mention ID 8000002688. Go to www.nahb.org/ma and click on the Wyndham logo to find out more

FTD - 20% off floral arrangements and gifts at www.ftd.com/nahb or call 800-SEND-FTD use code 17421

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Good to see many of our Willamette Valley

Home Builder Members participating in the

Albany Home & Remodel Show Oct 2-4.

Bashful Bob’s Windows & Doors

Powell Construction

TnT Builders