If the voters approve the annexation, the applicant proposes to develop the property as part of the West Salem High School/Community Park.

The property is located west of Doaks Ferry Road NW in the 1600 block, is located within the Urban Growth Boundary, and is designated in the Salem Area Comprehensive Plan as “Developing Residential.” Zoning of the property, if annexed, would be RA (Residential Agriculture) which would typically permit the development of residential uses as well as the development of park land.

If the property is developed as currently proposed, the proposed annexation is estimated to create an annual loss of $71 to the City’s General Fund (in year 2000 dollars). Planned level of service increases may offset the fiscal impact.

School district costs should not be affected by development following this annexation, since park development does not result in additional students.

The Salem Fire Department indicates a response time of two to three minutes. The Police Department indicates that the annexation would have a minor impact on police service. The Public Works Department indicates that adequate services will be constructed by the developers at their cost. Community Services-Parks indicates that the annexation is within the West Salem High School Community Park.

The urban growth policies of the Salem Area Comprehensive Plan may be reviewed on the city’s web site, at the Salem Public Library, and at the Salem City Hall, Department of Community Development, 555 Liberty Street SE, Salem, Oregon. Also, additional information and findings regarding the proposed annexation are contained in the staff reports dated June 10, 2002. Copies of the staff reports are available for public review on the city’s web site, at the Salem Public Library, and at the Salem City Hall, Department of Community Development, 555 Liberty Street SE, Salem, Oregon.

Submitted by,

Salem City Council