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(e)The dwelling will be consistent with the density policy if located in the big game habitat area identified in the Comprehensive Plan. 8.The subject 19.89 acres is currently undeveloped, and Mr. and Mrs. Blamer own no adjacent parcels. The proposal satisfies criteria in 7(a) and 7(b) above. 9.This entire acreage is comprised of McCully soils. As noted in #4 above, this soil classification has a site class index of greater than 85 cubic feet per year. Information provided by the applicants, along with a review of aerial photographs and County Assessor records, demonstrates that within the 160 acre rectangle prescribed in 7(c)(3) there are at least eleven parcels and three dwellings that existing on January 1, 1993. The proposal meets criterion in 7(c). 10.Sections 110.830 through 110.837 of the MCRZO referenced in 7(d) above provides protection for specific resources. The proposed dwelling will not have a negative impact on groundwa- ter provided the on-site sewage disposal system is approved by the Marion County Building Inspection Division. There are no identified mineral & aggregate resources, geologic slide hazards, scenic & natural areas or historic sites on the subject property or adjacent properties. The proposal will have no affect on these resources and, as a result, meets criterion identified in 7(d) above. 11.The subject property is located in an area identified as a Peripheral Big Game Habitat. The Marion County Comprehensive Plan requires that development density be controlled so significant habitat is not adversely affected. A dwelling density of no more than 1 dwelling unit per 40 acres must be maintained, or if dwellings are clustered within 200 feet of each other this density must be doubled. In order to calculate the density, a 640 acre circle was centered on the proposed homesite location and the number of dwellings inside the circle counted. It should be noted there is a small pocket of land within the 640 acre circle that is not situated in either a big game or peripheral habitat area. For purposes of determining density, dwellings not situated within a habitat area are not included in the calculations. There are currently 7 residences sited in the habitat area within the 640 acre circle. The applicant’s proposal easily meets the 1 dwelling pr 40 acre density requirement. Crite- rion set forth in 7(e) is therefore, satisfied. 12.Based on the above discussion, the applicants’ proposal meets all criteria for placing a template dwelling on the subject