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3. The subject property is bordered on the north by the Willamette River. Surrounding land in all other directions consists of rural homesites and properties being farmed in an EFU zone. 4. Marion County soils data indicates the soils on the subject property are 97% high-value. 5. The applicant is proposing to expand an existing campground, construct a new bathroom facility, install two anchored propane tanks, and perform grading and roadway construction in the 100-year floodplain of the Willamette River. The project was approved as part of the Champoeg Park Master Plan approved in 1991 by Comprehensive Plan amendment CP91-21, Ordinance 910. 6. Various agencies were contacted about the proposal and given an opportunity to comment. Marion County Building Inspection commented: Permit(s) are required to be obtained prior to the development and utilities installation for new campground tent & RV spaces, cabins, and restroom facilities. Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) commented: The Septic systems serving this facility are operated under a WPCF Onsite individual permit issued by DEQ. The Permittee, OPRD, will need to contact DEQ for expansion permitting requirements. All other contacted agencies either failed to comment or stated no objection to the proposal. 7. The purpose of the GM (greenway management) overlay zone (MCC 17.179) is to: A. Protect the natural, scenic and recreation qualities of lands along the Willamette River in Marion County; B. Preserve and allow the restoration of historical sites, structures and facilities along the Willamette River; C. Implement the goals and policies of the state of Oregon’s Willamette River Greenway Program; D. Implement the goals and policies of Marion County’s Comprehensive Plan; E. Establish standards and requirements for the use of lands within the Willamette River greenway in Marion County; and F. Provide for the review of any intensification of use, change of use, or development on properties located within the Willamette River greenway of Marion County. 8. All elements of the project must comply with the considerations and criteria in MCC 17.179.050 for the Greenway. These elements include the cabins, campground expansion, two propane tanks, grading, and roadways. A. Agricultural lands shall be preserved and maintained for farm use. Lands involved in this application were previously used to farm grass seed. After being purchased by the state, some lands in the park continued to be farmed but are no longer specifically considered agricultural lands as their primary use is as part of a state park. The expansion of the park onto these lands was approved by CP91-21, and this application is the next step in realizing that approved and planned use of these lands for the state park. The acquisition of these lands for public use is aligned with statewide planning goal 6, “Land which should be acquired in fee to assure adequate protection for natural, scenic, historic, archeologic and scientific values.” The proposed development is aligned with the purposes of the GM overlay A-D and does not remove any commercial agricultural lands from agricultural use. The criterion is met. B. Significant fish and wildlife habitats shall be protected. The applicants attest that grading required for the project will be minimal and occur at minimum 80-feet from the Willamette River. Furthermore, best management practices will be in place during construction to minimize any impacts on fish and wildlife habitats within the park. The criterion is met. C. Significant natural and scenic areas, viewpoints and vistas shall be preserved.