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2. Gates: Gates securing fire apparatus roads shall comply with all the following: (2022 OFC D103.5) • Minimum unobstructed width shall be 16 feet. • Gates shall be set back a minimum of 30 feet from the intersecting roadway. • Gates shall be of the swinging type or sliding type. • Manual operation shall be capable by one person. • Electric gates shall be equipped with a means for operation for fire department personnel. • Locking devices shall be approved All other agencies either stated no comment or did not respond. 5. The purpose of the Floodplain Overlay Zone is to promote public health, safety and general welfare to minimize public and private losses due to flood conditions. In order to ensure that the development is reasonably safe from flooding, the County requires the development comply with the criteria and standards listed in Section 16.19.130 and 16.19.140 of Marion County Code (MCC). 6. The development area is on Marion County Flood Insurance Rate Map #41047C0225G and #41047C708G. This FIRM indicates the development area is in an A-zone. 7. After applying for this floodplain permit, the applicant worked with Marion County Planning to assess the value of the lean-to addition to the existing shop structure. It was determined that the lean-to addition does not constitute more than 50% of the value of the existing structure. Because the addition does not constitute substantial improvement, a floodplain permit and associated standards are not required for the addition. 8. The applicant hired Multi-Tech to assess the project. In the letter provided by Professional Engineer Mark Grenz of Multi-Tech, it was explained that replaced gate pillars are located on a grade above the base flood elevation. Therefore a floodplain permit and associated standards are not required for the new gate pillars. 9. Marion County Code 16.19.130 requires prior to any development in the floodplain: C. Prior to obtaining a building permit the owner shall be required to sign and record in the deed records for the county a declaratory statement binding the landowner, and the landowner’s successors in interest, acknowledging that the property and the approved development are located in a floodplain. This declaratory statement shall be a condition of approval. D. Prior to obtaining a building permit, commencing development or placing fil in the floodplain the applicant shall submit a certification from a registered civil engineer demonstrating that a development or fill will not result in an increase in floodplain area on other properties and will not result in an increase in erosive velocity of the stream that may cause channel scouring or reduce slope stability downstream of the development or fill. The applicant provided engineer certification from Registered Professional Engineer Mark Grenz of Multi-Tech Engineering Service, INC that the grading and filling previously performed by the applicants, and the new gate pillars, will not result in any increase in floodplain area on other properties and will not result in an increase in erosive velocity of the stream that could cause channel scouring or reduce slope stability downstream. The criterion is met. 10. Based on the above findings, it has been determined that the proposal complies with the criteria in the Marion County Code and is, therefore, APPROVED, subject to conditions. Brandon Reich, Date: March 20th, 2025 Planning Director/Zoning Administrator If you have any questions regarding this decision contact John Speckman 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.