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to the appellant paying a $25.00 fee. Reque~t~ for reconsider- ation, or consideration by the Hearings O~f~cer, must be in writing and be received in the Marion County Planning Division, 220 High Street NE, Salem by 5:00 p.m. on ~J~tn~ ~ . ~Q If you have any question about this applica%ion or the decision please call 588-5038 or visit the County ~.lann/ln~ffice at the above address. This decision is effectiv~ ~ unless further consideration is requested. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS: The findings and conclusions on which the Director based his decision are noted below. The property is designated Primary Agriculture in the Marion County Comprehensive Plan and is zoned EFU (EXCLUSIVE FARM USE). Agricultural uses are permitted in this ~one. However, additional farm dwellings must be shown to be necessary for the management of a commercial farm operation. The property is located on the west side of West Stayton Road approximately 300 feet south of its intersection with Porter Road. The subject 7 acre parcel contains a dwelling, mobile home (stored), and several farm accessory structures. Surrounding uses consist of small farm and acreage homesites to the north and south, while to the east and west commercial farm parcels dominate. Ail surrounding lands are zoned EFU. The Soil Conservation Service has identified Class III and %V soils on the property. The applicant proposes to place a second dwelling (mobile home) on the property to assist in his farm operation. The Marion County Department of Public Works stated no additional acgess to WeSt Stayton Road will be allowed. In order to approve an additional farm related dwelling in an EFU zone, it must be demonstrated that 1) the property is in farm use and constitutes a commercial farm enterprise; 2) the farm operation requires that the occupants of the proposed dwelling reside on the farm; and 3) all dwellings will be occupied by residents who will perform a significant amount of farm work throughout the year. The applicant's farm operation consists of the subject 7 acre parcel of which 4-5 acres are in pasture. Rented lands total 400 acres which are devoted to pasture, hay, and grain. The applicant also raises 70 to 100 cattle as part of his operation. During the months of May, June, and July the applicant states he hire~ extra farm help to run his farm. The proposed mobile home will be occupied by the applicant's son who will provide the year~round farm help.