The property has been developed in Marion County as a detoxification/residential facility. As a condition of development, the property was required to be annexed to the City in order to receive water and sewer service.

The property is located west of Harold Drive NE (3321 Harold Drive NE), is located within the Urban Growth Boundary, and is designated in the Salem Area Comprehensive Plan as “Commercial.” Zoning of the property, if annexed, would be CR (Commercial Retail) which typically permits retail and service activities.

Assuming development as currently exists, the proposed annexation is estimated to create an annual benefit of $2,746 to the City’s General Fund (in year 2000 dollars). Planned level of service increases could correspondingly decrease the annexation’s fiscal benefit.

School district costs should not be affected by development following this annexation, since commercial 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 park service is within the McKay and Eastgate Basin service radii. The Salem Finance Department indicates the property would begin paying city property taxes in 2003-2004.

The urban growth policies of the Salem Area Comprehensive Plan may be reviewed on the city’s web site, at the Salem Public Library, 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