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(b)The adjustment will not have a significant adverse affect on property or improve- ments in the neighborhood of the subject property; and (c)The adjustment will not have a significant adverse affect upon the health or safety of persons working or residing in the vicinity; and (d)The adjustment will maintain the intent and purpose of the provision being varied. 7.These parcels were created specifically to accommodate one dwelling unit on lot. The RS zone in which the properties are located specifies “along the full extent of each front lot line, lot line abutting a street or roadway right-of-way line, there shall be a required yard 12 feet in depth provided, however, garages or carports having a vehicle entrance facing a street or roadway right-of-way line shall be set back at least 20 feet...”. For rear yards within the Salem UGB, a rear yard of “14 feet for any single family dwelling” is the standard. A review of the submitted site plans reveals that, due to the additional 10 foot of roadway easement granted to Public Works beyond the 20 foot private drive approved under P00- 2, a dwelling placed on these parcels can meet either the front yard or the rear yard setback requirements but not both. Thus, the requested adjustment is the minimum necessary to develop the properties as intended. The proposal meets 6(a). 8.As previously noted, the subject properties are located in a RS zoning district. As a result, single family dwellings are specifically included as a permitted use within this zone. A reduction in the rear yard setback will not have a significant adverse impact upon the health or safety of persons residing in the neighborhood. In addition, such action will not preclude single family development options on adjacent properties. The proposal meets criteria in 6(b) and 6(c). 9.The intent of the adjustment process is to provide flexibility, adaptability and reasonable- ness in the application and administration of development standards. There are unusual circumstances which prompted the need for this application. The hardship created by this situation can best be relieved by the granting of this proposed adjustment. 10.The granting of this major adjustment maintains the intent of the Marion County Urban APPROVED. Zoning Ordinance. Therefore, the request is Craig O. LuedemanDate: 11/17/00 Director-Planning Division Community Development Department If you have any questions please contact Vicki Kirsher at (503) 588-5038.