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the Director must condition or deny the application. Anyone who disagrees with the Director's decision may request that the application be considered by a Marion County hearings officer after a public hearing. The applicant may also request reconsideration (one time only and a fee of $250) on the basis of new information subject to signing an extension of the 150-day time limit for review of zoning applications. A public hearing is held on appeals subject to the appellant paying a $250.00 fee. Requests for reconsideration, or consider- ation by a hearings officer, must be in writing (form available from the Planning Division) and received together with the appeal fee in the Marion County Planning Division, 5155 Silverton Road NE, Salem, by 5:00 p.m. on March 28th, 2025. If you have questions about this decision, contact the Planning Division at (503) 588-5038 or the office. This decision is effective March 31st, 2025, unless further consideration is requested. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS: Findings and conclusions on which the decision was based are noted below. 1. The subject properties are designated Primary Agriculture in the Marion County Comprehensive Plan and zoned EFU (EXCLUSIVE FARM USE). The intent of both the designation and zone is to provide areas for continued practice of commercial agriculture and to protect commercial agricultural operations. These areas are generally well suited for large-scale farming. The EFU zone is also intended to allow other uses that are compatible with agricultural activities, to protect forests, scenic resources and fish and wildlife habitat, and to maintain and improve the quality of air, water and land resources of the county. 2. Subject property Tax Lot 500 is located on the west side of Howell Prairie Road approximately 700 feet north of Waconda Road. The parcel contains an existing 2011 dwelling, several accessory buildings, well, and septic system. The parcel is described in its current configuration by deed recorded July 21, 1975. The property was the subject of a 2011 administrative review to replace a mobile home and is considered a legal parcel for land use purposes. Subject property Tax Lot 600 is located to the southwest of the intersection of Howell Prairie Road NE and Waconda Road NE. The parcel contains a 1968 house, several agricultural and accessory buildings. The property also has domestic and irrigation wells and a septic system. The parcel has been described in its current configuration since at least 1976 (deed Reel 43, page 1877), and therefore is considered legal for land use purposes. 3. Surrounding properties in all directions are zoned EFU and are engaged is some form of farm or agricultural use. 4. Soil Survey for Marion County, Oregon, indicates 99.6% of soils on the properties are high value. 5. The applicants are proposing to adjust the property lines on a 1.85-acre parcel and an 8.07-acre parcel to create a 4.0-acre parcel and a 5.92-acre parcel. 6. Marion County Surveyor’s Office commented: 1. Properties 10 acres or less must be surveyed per ORS 92.060 (7) and the survey submitted for review. 2. Survey checking fee required at the time of review. 3. Property line adjustment deeds shall be recorded with the Marion County Clerk’s Office. Per ORS 92.190 Marion County Building Inspection commented: “No Building Inspection concerns with proposed property line adjustment. If proposed, permit(s) are required to be obtained prior to development of structures and/or utilities installation on private property.” Marion County Septic commented: “10691 Howell Prairie is OK. The proposed lot for 10601 Howell Prairie (proposed 5.92-acre parcel) will require a repair area be allocated on the site plan prior to septic sign off.” Marion County Assessor’s Office provided information regarding taxes on the subject properties. All other contacted agencies either failed to comment or stated no objection to the proposal.