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FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS: The findings and conclusions on which the Director based h~s decision are noted be[ow. The subject property is designated Rural. Residential in the Marion County Comprehensive Plam and is zoned RS (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL), The primary intent of the ~omprehensive Plan and zone desiqnation is to provide land for rural housing that maintains the ~nvironmental quality and character of the county's rural areas. Th~ subject property is located on the north side of Lakewood Drive approximately 300 feet from the intarsection of Lakewood Drive and Grim Road. Properties to the west, north and east are part of a residen- tial subdivision known as Lakewood Estates. Uses to the south are primarily commercial farm activities. The applicants' are proposing to construct an air-stripping tower and a water treatment system building in order to clean up a contamination problem now existir%g with the Lakewood Estates Water supply system. The applicants are working with the DEQ in an attempt to remove industrial solvents which have been found in the water supply. The treatment facility would be located on a small 20 by 83 foot vacant parcel currently owned by Lakewood Estates. Section 131.010 of the Marion County zoning ordinance lists permitted uses in an RS zone. That Subsection (f) ststes that public utility structures and buildings such as pump stations and reservoirs, electric substations, .when they comply with all yard and setback requirements are considered permitted The proposed tower and treatment building would be considered utility structures referred to in section 131.010 (f) and therefore would be considered permitted within the zone. Both structures as shown on the submitted site plan would be capable of being placed in conformance with all required yards an~ setbacks. Staff report prepared by: Joe Ellis kfa~ O. Lued~m~n , o D~rector-Plannlng Dlv~slon Community Development Date