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6. The applicants should contact the Mt. Angel Fire District to obtain a copy of the District’s Recommended Building Access and Premise Identification regulations and the Marion County Fire Code Applications Guide. Fire District access standards may be more restrictive than County standards. APPEAL PROCEDURE: The Marion County Zone Code provides that certain applications be considered first by the County Planning Director. If there is any doubt that the application conforms with adopted land use policies and regula- tions 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 $200) 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 consideration by a hearings officer, must be in writing (form available from the Planning Division) and received in the Marion County Planning Division, 5155 Silverton Road NE, Salem, by 5:00 p.m. on April 21st, 2025. If you have questions about this decision contact the Planning Division at (503) 588-5038 or at the office. This decision is effective April 22nd, 2025, unless further consideration is requested. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS: Findings and conclusions on which decision was based are noted below. 1. The subject properties are designated Primary Agriculture in the Marion County Comprehensive Plan and correspondingly zoned EFU (Exclusive Farm Use). The primary intent of both this designation and zone is to promote and protect commercial agricultural operations. 2. The properties are located directly west of Wilco Hwy NE and are situated ¼ mile north of Wilco Hwy’s intersection with Domminic Road. Approximately 2.5 acres of farmland is divided between the two properties on the eastern portion of tax lot 500 and the northeastern portion of tax lot tax lot 1300. The western portions of the properties are wooded as Zollner Creek runs through the center of tax lot 1300 and through the southwest corner of tax lot 500. Both parcels contain single-family dwellings where the applicants reside. Tax lot 500 is 3.98 acres and contains a single-family dwelling built in 2005 and farm buildings. This property has been described in its current configuration since 1947 (Vol. 362 Page 427). Tax lot 1300 is 10.95 acres and contains a single-family dwelling built in 1926 and some farm buildings. This parcel has been described in its current configuration since 1951 (Vol. 438 Page 214). The parcels have not changed their configuration since these descriptions and are therefore legal for land use purposes. 3. All adjacent properties to the subject parcels are zoned EFU (Exclusive Farm Use) and contain large commercial farming operations. Zollner Creek and its vegetative buffer runs through the south and northeastern properties. 4. Soil Survey for Marion County, Oregon, indicates approximately 79.9% of the soils on the subject tax lots are classified as high value. 5. The applicants are proposing to adjust the property lines on a 3.98-acre parcel and a 10.95-acre parcel to create a 5.44-acre parcel and a 9.48-acre parcel. The purpose of this adjustment is to correct the septic system of the northern property, so it is entirely on the property it serves. 6. Various agencies were contacted about the proposal and given an opportunity to comment. Marion County Building Inspection commented: “No Building Inspection concerns as it doesn’t appear the location of the proposed property line will impact any existing structures regulated by the state building code. Permit(s) are required to be obtained prior to development of structures and/or utilities installation on private property, if proposed.” Marion County Septic commented: