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Marion County Planning Division, 5155 Silverton Rd. NE, Salem, by 5:00 p.m. on December 19th, 2024. If you have questions about this decision, contact the Planning Division at (503) 588-5038 or at the office. This decision is effective December 20th, 2024, unless further consideration is requested. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS: Findings and conclusions on which the decision was based are noted below. 1. The subject property is designated Primary Agriculture in the Marion County Comprehensive Plan and zoned Exclusive Farm Use (EFU). The intent of both this designation and zone is to promote and protect commercial agricultural operations. 2. The property is located directly north of Ida Ln NE, approximately 250 feet west of Olmstead Rd NE in Aurora, Oregon. The property is currently developed with one dwelling and one accessory structure. The subject parcel and neighboring properties were established through Measure 37 claim M06-019 and was further partitioned through land use case P07-018. Therefore, the parcel is considered legal for land use purposes. 3. Adjacent properties primarily consist of acreage home sites zoned Exclusive Farm Use (EFU). Those to the north and west appear to be large lots in active farm use. Those on Ida Lane and to the south and east were created via Measure 37 claim M06-019. These properties are smaller in size and contain less land for potential farm use. 4. The applicants are requesting an adjustment to reduce the required 20-foot side yard setback to 17 feet. The reason for this request is to accommodate the construction of a pole barn near the eastern property line to be used as vehicle parking space. 5. Soil Survey of Marion County Oregon indicates 98% of the subject property is high-value farm soils. 6. Various agencies were contacted about the proposal and given an opportunity to comment. Marion County Building commented: “No Building Inspection concerns with requested adjustment. Permit(s) are required to be obtained prior to construction of structures and/or utilities installation on private property.” Marion County Septic commented: “We have reviewed the proposal for adjustment 24-0054 and determined that we have no comment.” Woodburn Fire District commented: “No fire code concerns at this time based on the request and scope of request. We would like to receive a copy of the staff decision and notice of any public hearings in this case.” All other contacted agencies either failed to comment or had no objection to the proposal. 7. In order to approve the adjustment, the criteria found in Chapter 17.116.020(A) of the Marion County Code (MCC) must be satisfied. These include: (a) The proposed development will not have a significant adverse impact upon adjacent existing or planned uses and development. The applicant implies the proposed development will have no significant adverse impact on adjacent developments. The applicant states the neighboring property has no structures located within 30 feet of the property line. Furthermore, aerial image from 2023 shows the neighboring property is not currently suitable for development nearest to the proposed adjustment. The criterion is met. (b) The adjustment will not have a significant adverse effect upon the health or safety of persons working or residing in the vicinity.