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10. 902) were excluded from the assessment. The applicant stated that building sites were established on the parcels through a previous partitioning case (P99-1) and the two lots were exempted from the review. The applicant is mistaken in this assumption because the lots never received final approval for building or septic permits. The two parcels omitted from the assessment are subject to any additional geologic studies. The assessment concluded that the, "site is recommended for the proposed development." However, the Geology Assessment also recommended mitigations and follow-up studies. The subsequent peer review determined that the conclusions and recommendations stated in the report are reasonable and supported by the site data and conditions but also recommended additional studies. Specific recommendations such as site specific Engineering Geology Reports suggested in the assessment and peer review can be implemented through the building and septic permitting process. Additionally, any approval can be conditioned upon the applicant signing and recording a declaratory statement acknowledging that the building site is within a geologic hazards area. With the placement of conditions of approval the proposal can satisfy the partition requirements outlined in Chapter 182. Marion County Comprehensive Plan policies for rural residential areas provide that homesites should be 1.5 acres to 3.0 acres in size. In addition, the AR zone contains a minimum lot size of 1.5 acres. On October 4, 2000 the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development adopted new roles setting a 2.0 acre minimum lot size for rural residential lands. The proposed parcels are consistent with these requirements and are of sufficient size to comply with the Ordinance development standards. Although the proposed partitioning is appropriate, the county requires that a Declaratory Statement be recorded with the property deed because the subject property is near a resource zone. This serves to notify the applicant and subsequent owners that there are farm or timber operations in the area. Properties to the west and south are zoned SA and primarily devoted to forest use. In order to further minimize the potential for conflict a special dwelling setback of 200 feet shall be maintained fi'om all adjacent properties zoned SA. Staff recognizes the final partitioning may vary from the proposed plan due to topog- raphy or surveying. Minor variations are permitted, however, each resulting parcel shall be a minimum 2.0 acres each. Craig O. Luedeman Director-Planning Division Community Development Department Date: 10-21-02 If you have any questions please contact David Epling at 588-5038.