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7. The property is significantly sloped in the backyard area. According to the elevation contours in the Marion County GIS, the property has a rough slope of 20% across the entire parcel. Further, the rear 115 feet of the property is identified within Marion County’s Geologically Hazardous Overlay. The only flat spot on the property near the existing dwelling is located adjacent to the road and house in a patch of fir trees. To reduce the cost of engineering for the structure, it is necessary to site the accessory structure as far as possible from the hill slope. With no other close alternative sites, it is unreasonable to assess the standard front setback. In the site plan, the accessory structure’s rear wall will line up with the rear wall of the house, which appears to be at the point where the significant slope starts on the property. As such, the variance is the minimum necessary to allow the structure to be constructed on the flat portion of the property. The purpose and intent of front property line setbacks are for safety, preserving future right -of-way, and to allow for parking space on the property. Timberline Ln is a dead-end road, and the subject property is the second lot from the terminus. There is very little traffic so there is a limited risk of safety concerns. For the issue of future expansion, due to the low traffic and the limitation of future development because of the topography, expansion of the right-of-way is unlikely. Finally, there is already an attached garage and driveway on the property, meaning there is sufficient parking space on the property. With these factors in mind, the proposal still meets the intent of the setback standard. Therefore, the proposal meets all applicable criteria. 8. Based on the above findings, the applicant’s request meets all applicable criteria and is, therefore, APPROVED. Brandon Reich Date: March 28th, 2025 Planning Director/Zoning Administrator 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.