If voters approve the annexation, the applicants propose to build an 87,911 square foot mini-warehouse with a 2,880 square foot gate house. The proposed annexation is estimated to create an annual benefit of $13,721 to the City’s General Fund (in year 2000 dollars). Planned level of service increases could correspondingly decrease the annexation’s fiscal benefit.

The property is located east on I-5 By-Pass and west of Fisher Road NE. The property is within the Urban Growth Boundary, and designated in the Salem Area Comprehensive Plan as “Industrial.” Zoning of the property, if annexed, would be IP (Industrial Park) which typically permit manufacturing and warehouse uses.

School district costs should not be affected by development following this annexation, since industrial 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 industrial property typically has minimal impact on the demand for police services. The Public Works Department indicates that adequate services will be constructed by the developers at their cost. Community Services-Parks indicates that the property is within the Eastgate Basin and Northgate park service radius. 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, 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