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zoning standards was not possible, which does constitute an unusual circumstance to the building. The criterion is met. (c) The degree of variance from the standard is the minimum necessary to permit development of the property for the proposed use; and The proposed setback of 14 feet would place the setback just in front of the exterior wall of the addition, just enough to accommodate the proposed development and nothing additional in that direction. The criterion is met. (d) The variance will not have a significant adverse affect on property or improvements in the neighborhood of the subject property; and The subject property is located in a rural area with no dwellings within 300 feet of the area where the proposed addition would be built. An addition onto an existing residence that does not immediately abut a neighboring property will not have a significant adverse effect on property or improvements in the neighborhood. The criterion is met. (e) The variance will not have a significant adverse affect upon the health or safety of persons working or residing in the vicinity; and An addition of a new room onto a dwelling does not pose significant adverse effects to health and safety to the people living and working in the vicinity. The new addition would not create a vision clearance hazard as it is already behind sight obstructing vegetation. The criterion is met. (f) The variance will maintain the intent and purpose of the provision being varied. The provision the applicant requests to vary are the required setbacks from property lines. The intent and purpose of property line setbacks, specifically those along a public road right of way, are twofold. First, setbacks are a safety measure for drivers and occupants of the residence because they reduce the risk of a car crashing into an occupied building—particularly a bedroom at night, when a sleeping resident is least capable of reacting to prevent injury. The addition the applicant proposes to construct onto their existing dwelling is a living room that wouldn’t be as frequently occupied at night when the risk of an accident is greatest, so the risk to safety is minimized. This meets the intent of safety.The second purpose is to allow ample space for future right of way expansions. Setting dwellings farther from the road means the county does not have to purchase (and demolish) dwellings to provide necessary infrastructure upgrades. 62nd Ave is identified in the Marion County Rural Road Functional Classification as a minor collector and currently has a dedicated right of way size of 90 feet at the point where the addition is proposed . Per MCC 17.112.020.F.1 minor collectors have a special setback of 30 feet measured from the center of the right of way in addition to the standard zone setback of 20 feet, functionally a 50 foot setback from the center of the right of way. The proposed adjustment would site the new addition at least 59 feet from the center of the right of way, which still meets the special setback meant to ensure room for future right of way expansions. As a result, both purposes of the provision are still satisfied by the proposal. The criterion is met. 7. Based on the above findings, the applicant’s request meets all applicable criteria and is, therefore, APPROVED. Brandon Reich Date: February 28th, 2025 Planning Director If you have any questions regarding this decision contact Alexander Seifer at (503) 588-5038 Notice to Mortgagee, Lienholder, Vendor or Seller: ORS Chapter 215 requires that if you receive this Notice, it must promptly be forwarded to the purchaser.