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that is plainly legible and visible from the access road fronting the property. Numbers shall contrast with their background and shall be a minimum of 4 inches height with a minimum stroke width of ½ inch. (2022 OFC 505.1) c. Fire Safety During Construction: Approved fire department access shall be installed and serviceable prior to and during the time of construction. 2022 Oregon Fire Code Chapter 33. All other contacted agencies either failed to comment or stated no objection to the proposal. 6. All conditional uses are subject to the general criteria in MCC 16.40.020, these include: (a) The use is listed as a conditional use in the zone, or is otherwise identified as a conditional use and is consistent with the intent and purpose of the zone and the provisions that authorized consideration as a conditional use. The applicants are proposing to construct a transmission pole and necessary operating equipment for the purpose of providing outdoor, in-vehicle, and in-building coverage within the local area. MCC 16.06.020.A.5 lists transmission towers as a conditional use in the CR zone. The proposed use is consistent with the zone. The criterion is met. (b) The parcel is suitable for the proposed use considering such factors as size, shape, location, topography, soils, slope stability, drainage and natural features. The parcel is 2.44-acres and consists of one commercial building and a parking lot. The applicants indicate this project will only use approximately 300 square feet of space. The parking lot will still provide adequate space for access for both customers of the business and for emergency services. The property appears to be flat and fully paved as per Marion County GIS aerials and contour lines. These factors indicate the proposed use will have little impact on the existing parcel. The criterion is met. (c) The proposed use, as conditioned, will not substantially limit, impair, or preclude the use of surrounding properties for the uses permitted in the applicable zone. The proposed transmission pole will not require substantial redevelopment of the property that would impact the surrounding area. The redevelopment proposed is limited to renovations on an existing light pole and the minimal addition of ground equipment. Once constructed, the use will not bring a significant level of traffic that would be unusual to a commercially zoned area. The only additional traffic will be monthly maintenance or inspections conducted by one or two persons in a single vehicle. This traffic is not expected to substantially limit, impair, or preclude the use of surrounding properties as commercial businesses. The criterion is met. (d) The proposed use, as conditioned, will not have a significant adverse effect on air or water quality. The proposed use is not expected to generate any significant adverse effects on air or water quality in the area. The criterion is met. (e) Adequate public and utility facilities and services to serve the use are available or will be made available prior to establishment of the use. The property has access to essential public utilities for the use as a transmission tower. The criterion is met. 9. Based on the above findings, it has been determined that the request satisfies all applicable criteria and is, therefore, APPROVED. Brandon Reich Date: April 29th, 2025 Planning Director/Zoning Administrator If you have any questions regarding this decision contact Gillian Peden 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.