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As currently proposed, each of the four lots will have a minimum of 127 feet of frontage along Happy Way SE. As discussed in their comments, Marion County Land Development and Engineering would require that Happy Way SE be improved to the above standards prior to plat approval. DELIBERATION: On June 15, the Planning Commission held a public hearing about the proposed subdivision. Deliberations primarily pertained to the improvements required by Marion County Land Development and Engineering (LDEP) to the currently unopened Happy Way SE. The applicant provided testimony pertaining to the conditions -of -approval and suggested alternatives beyond the County's approach to resolve a site distance issue. The applicant also expressed concern about the required 20 foot width of the right-of-way by pointing to the County's 16 foot standard for privately maintained gravel roads. Commissioners discussed these various approaches and heard testimony from LDEP staff and the public. Three members of the public attended and expressed confusion at the proposed lowering of Steiwer Road recommended by the County to address the sight -distance issue that would arise from the opening of Happy Way SE. Commissioners determined that the proposed conditions of approval would be reasonable so long as the County was willing to accept maintenance responsibilities for Happy Way SE. The Commission resolved to close the public hearing but left the record open in order for LDEP to seek guidance on accepting the right-of-way into the maintenance system. DECISION: At the July 13, 2021, meeting, after reviewing new testimony that the County was willing to accept Happy Way SE into the maintenance system, a motion was made and seconded to grant conceptual and detailed approval to subdivide the property into 4 lots subject to the recommended conditions of approval. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote. SIGNED AND FINALIZED THIS 20th day of July, 2021 By Joe Fennimore Planning Commission Secretary Notice to Mortgagee, Lienholder, Vendor or Seller: ORS Chapter 215 requires that if you receive this Notice, it must promptly be forwarded to the purchaser.