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3.Properties in the area are primarily developed with single family dwellings and zoned RS. 4.When these two undeveloped properties were created (Urban Partitioning Case #00-2), research indicated that a 60 foot unopened, unimproved right-of-way along the eastern boundary [30 feet of which was on the subject property] had been vacated in 1980. Access to these two parcels was via a 20 foot private drive named Jamie Lane. Subsequent to the road vacation in 1980, however, property owners granted the Marion Department of Public Works a 30 foot easement for road purposes along the eastern boundary of the original property. This fact was not discovered until the partitioning plat was filed and the applicant tried to apply for building permits. With the additional 10 feet of easement, any residences placed on these two parcels unfortunately cannot meet all setback requirements of the RS zone. As a result, the applicant is requesting to reduce the 14 foot rear yard setback to 6 feet on these two properties. 5.The Marion County Department of Public Works reviewed the proposal and had the following comments: “Public Work’s comments for Partition 00-2 shall still apply for this adjust- ment application. Also, prior to building permits being issued, the applicant shall submit a site drainage plan that includes existing contours and how the applicant pro- poses to discharge roof runoff from the site. Construction of improvements on the property shall not block historical or naturally occurring runoff from adjacent properties.” Marion County Fire District #1 stated all development must comply with the following: “Approved fire hydrant and water supply requirements per Oregon Uni- form Fire Code. Address requirements for residential use per Oregon Uniform Fire Code. Fire apparatus access roads on private property per Oregon Uniform Fire Code.” All other responding agencies indicated they are not affected by the proposal. 6.The decision criteria for a major adjustment are found in Section 41.04 of the Marion County Urban Zoning Ordinance. They include: (a)The degree of adjustment from the standard is the minimum necessary to permit development of the property for the proposed use; and