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not applying the Goal to areas with certain characteristics. This mechanism is the goal exception process that requires specific findings justifying why such lands are not available for resource use. There are three types of exceptions to the Goals that may be granted. The first two are based on the concept that the subject Property is "physically developed" or "irrevocably committed" to a certain use. The third is a "reasons" exception where there is a demonstrated need for the proposed use or activity. The Applicant indicated that the proposal qualifies for an irrevocably committed exception to Goal 3 and Goal 14. 3. Goal exceptions are governed by Statewide Planning Goal 2. Goal 2 is implemented through Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 660-004. Under OAR 660-004-0028(1), a local government may adopt an exception to a goal when the land is irrevocably committed to uses not allowed by the applicable goal because existing adjacent uses and other relevant factors make uses allowed by the applicable goal impractical. According to OAR 660-004-0028(2), whether land is irrevocably committed depends on the relationship between the proposed exception area and the lands adjacent to it. The findings for a committed exception must address the following: (1) A local government may adopt an exception to a goal when the land subject to the exception is irrevocably committed to uses not allowed by the applicable goal because existing adjacent uses and other relevant factors make uses allowed by the applicable goal impracticable: (a) A "committed exception" is an exception taken in accordance with ORS 197.732(2)(b), Goal 2, Part II(b), and with the provisions of this rule, except where other rules apply as described in OAR 660-004-0000(1). (b) For the purposes of this rule, an "exception area" is that area of land for which a "committed exception" is taken. (c) An "applicable goal," as used in this rule, is a statewide planning goal or goal requirement that would apply to the exception area if an exception were not taken. (2) Whether land is irrevocably committed depends on the relationship between the exception area and the lands adjacent to it. The findings for a committed exception therefore must address the following: (a) The characteristics of the exception area; (b) The characteristics of the adjacent lands; (c) The relationship between the exception area and the lands adjacent to it; and (d) The other relevant factors set forth in OAR 660-004-0028(6). (3) Whether uses or activities allowed by an applicable goal are impracticable as that term is used in ORS 197.732(2)(b), in Goal 2, Part II(b), and in this rule shall be determined through consideration of factors set forth in this rule, except where other rules apply as described in OAR 660-004-0000(1). Compliance with this rule shall constitute compliance with the requirements of Goal 2, Part II. It is the purpose of this rule to permit irrevocably committed exceptions were justified so as to provide flexibility in the application of broad resource protection goals. It shall not be required that local governments demonstrate that every use allowed by the applicable goal is "nnpossible." For exceptions to Goals 3 or.4, local governments are required to demonstrate that only the following uses or activities are impracticable: (a) Farm use as defined in ORS 215.203; (b) Propagation or harvesting of a forest product as specified.in OAR 660-033-0120; and (c) Forest operations or forest practices as specified in OAR 660-006-0025(2)(a). Exhibit A - Findings Case No. CP/ZC 21-005 4 4864-0600-7078, v. 3