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15.Parks systems development charges may be assessed upon development of the property at time of application for building permits. PROCEDURE: The Marion County Zoning Ordinance provides that Administrative Review applications be considered first by the County Planning Director. If there is any doubt that the applica- tion conforms with adopted land use policies and regulations the Director must deny the application. Any interested person who dis- agrees with the Director's decision may appeal the decision to the Marion County Hearings Officer. The applicant may also request a reconsideration (one time only and a fee of $200.00) on the basis of new information subject to signing an extension of the 150 day time limit for review of zoning applications. A public hearing is held on appeals subject to the appellant paying a $250.00 fee. Appeals must be in writing (Appeal Form available from the Planning Division) and be received in the Marion County Planning Division, 3150 Lancaster Dr. NE, Salem 97305 by 4:30 MAY 22, 2000 . p.m. on Please note an appeal directly to the Land Use Board of Appeals is not allowed under ORS 197.830. If you have any question about this application or the decision please call 588-5038 or visit the County Planning Office at the above address. MAY 23, 2000 This decision is effective unless appealed. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS: The findings and conclusions on which the Director based has decision are noted below. 1.The subject 19.89 acres is designated ‘Farm and Timber’ in the Marion County Comprehensive Plan. The purpose of this designation and the corresponding FT (FARM/TIMBER) zone is to encourage the continuation of commercial agricultural and forestry uses. 2.The property is located on the south side of Crooked Finger Road, approximately 650 feet west of its intersection with Jakes Lane. 3.Properties to the north across Crooked Finger Road are smaller parcels, some of which are developed with residences. A mixture of farm and forest parcels are located to the west. Land in timber production is situated to the south while agricultural activity is the predominant use to the east. The surrounding area is all zoned FT. 4.Soil % of ParcelCu.Ft/Ac./Yr McCully100 171 5.Section 139.030 of the Marion County Rural Zoning Ordinance (MCRZO) specifies that dwellings may be established in the FT