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When Marion County adopted an updated Comprehensive Plan in 1982 the RA (Rural Agricultural) zone was removed, and the AR (Acreage Residential) zone was applied to these two smaller parcels. At this time the subject parcel in this case (CU24-006) was changed to SA (Special Agriculture). Properties directly surrounding the subject parcel to the north, west, and south are zoned SA, and parcels to the east are zoned AR. The adjacent AR parcel tract extends to the City of Salem UGB which is a half -mile to the east. The UGB is also a half -mile north of the subject parcel. Some of the SA parcels around the subject parcel have woodlots and most of those are simultaneously in use for rural residences. Many of the SA parcels around the subject parcel are solely in use for rural residences. A half -mile to the west is a large tract of AR zoned parcels that stretches to the Willamette River and western county line. Approximately one-half mile to the north of the subject parcel is the Mahe neighborhood within the City of Salem UGB. Between the subject parcel and Illahe are a couple SA zoned parcels under 10-acres with a couple acres each of personal orchards and/or fields for a few livestock animals. Half a mile to the south is another tract of AR zoned parcels that transitions into a few SA parcels in the same rural residential use off the same access road (Bal lyntyne). A quarter -mile west of the subject parcel is a 30-acre parcel with similar forest composition to the subject parcel. This 30-acre parcel had a wildlife habitat conservation plan approved in 2002 by AR02-055. The two parcels east of the habitat conservation area were both covered with timber forests up until 2016. Between 2016 and 2019 most of the trees (approx. 20 acres) were harvested on tax lot 100 which meets the sul?ject parcel on its southwest corner. This area has been replanted but it is unclear from aerial photos if the replant was for Christmas tree or timber production. Between 2021 and 2023 about half of the trees (approximately 15-acres) were harvested on tax lot 1300, which is adjacent to the subject parcel on its southern property line. Based on aerial photos and the applicant statement, the clear-cut on tax lot 1300 has not been replanted. Due to the tree coverage and steep slopes on the subject parcel, the proposed homesite is screened and separated from these southern operations. North -adjacent to the subject parcel is a I 0-acre stand of timber that may be harvested at a future date. The most common agricultural use of the nearby SA parcels is production of Christmas trees. Just under a mile to the south of the subject parcel, on the other side of another tract of AR zoned parcels, is a nearly 200-acre parcel in use for grass seed or hay production. 'This is the closest parcel in commercial agriculture use. Farther to the south (2+ miles south of the subject parcel) are larger SA parcels in clear commercial agricultural use. The predominant land use around the subject parcel is for rural residences. 5. Marion County Soil Survey reports approximately 47.1% of the soils on the subject property as high value. The analysis lists a breakdown of the soils as follows: Soil Name Soil Type- Soil Class fah Value Soil Percent Soil Acres Nekia silty clay loam NeB 2-7% slopes Nekia silty clay loam NeE 4 20%-30% slopes Nekia silty clay loam NeF 30-50% slopes Yes 47.0% 2.8 acres No 39.6% 2.3 acres No 14.3% 0.9 acres The applicant proposes to establish a non -farm dwelling on the property. CU 24-006 — ORDER Joy M. Blackman Revocable Living Trust Page 3