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OTHER PERMITS, FEES, AND RESTRICTIONS: This approval does not remove or affect covenants or restrictions imposed on the subject property by deed or other instrument. The proposed use may require permits and/or fees from other local, State or Federal agencies. This decision does not take the place of, or relieve the responsibility for, obtaining other permits or satisfying any restrictions or conditions thereon. 8. The applicants should contact Jefferson Fire District to obtain a copy of the District’s Recommended Building Access and Premise Identification regulations and the Marion County Fire Code Applications Guide. Fire District access standards may be more restrictive than County standards. 9. Materials that are buoyant, flammable, obnoxious, toxic or otherwise injurious to persons or property, if transported by floodwaters, are prohibited unless stored within a structure or on land elevated above the base flood level. Storage of materials and equipment not having these characteristics is permissible only if the materials and equipment have low-damage potential and are anchored or are readily removable from the area within the time available after forecasting and warning. APPEAL PROCEDURE: The Marion County Zone Code provides that certain applications be considered first by the County Planning Director. If there is any doubt that the application conforms with adopted land use policies and regula- tions the Director must condition or deny the application. Anyone who disagrees with the Director's decision may request that the application be considered by a Marion County hearings officer after a public hearing. The applicant may also request reconsideration (one time only and a fee of $200) 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. Requests for reconsideration, or consideration by a hearings officer, must be in writing and received in the Marion County Planning Division, 5155 Silverton Rd. NE, Salem, by 4:00 pm on JANUARY 4, 2012. If you have questions about this decision contact the Planning Division at (503) 588-5038 or at the office. This decision is effective JANUARY 5, 2012 unless further consideration is requested. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS : Findings and conclusions on which the Director based his decision are noted below. l. The subject 1.6 acres is designated Primary Agriculture in the Marion County Comprehensive Plan and correspondingly zoned EFU (Exclusive Farm Use). It is also located within the identified 100 year floodplain of the North Santiam River. 2. The property is located at 16532 Greens Bridge Road SE, on the southeast side of the road and the north side of the North Santiam River. The property contains an existing dwelling, accessory building, well, and septic system, as is considered a lawfully created parcel. 3. Surrounding properties to the north and west are zoned EFU and consist of property being farmed. Properties to the south and southeast are in Linn County. The North Santiam River lies immediately to the south of the property. 4. Soil Survey for Marion County, Oregon indicates 13% of the soils on the subject property are high value soils. 5. The applicant proposes to build an accessory garage structure in the identified 100 year floodplain of the North Santiam River. 6. Marion County Building Inspection commented that building permits will be required. Marion County Tax Department provided information regarding taxes on the subject property. Marion County Code Enforcement commented that a pole building on the property has not gotten a final structural or electrical building inspection.