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(d) The intent and purpose of the specific provision to be adjusted is clearly inapplicable under the circumstances; or, the proposed development maintains the intent and purpose of the provision to be adjusted. 7. All properties located either adjacent to or across the street from the subject parcel are zoned Single -Family residential in the Salem Comprehensive Plan and are already developed with single-family dwellings. Additionally, almost all the parcels are at the maximum development potential, as most of the properties in the immediate area are too small to be partitioned further (within the restrictions of the RS zone). As such, significant redevelopment projects within the immediate local area are limited, so there is little risk of the proposed development having deleterious impacts on any proposed developments. More specifically, the road is unlikely to be widened to accommodate a redevelopment, which is the main concern in this situation. For the safety aspect, Meadow Park Lp NE is an enclosed loop road that only serves the dwellings within the development. It does not have through traffic, so there will be very limited traffic outside of normal local traffic, so there are few concerns about the proposed structure becoming a safety issue for persons residing in the area. The applicant’s site allows the structure to be built and maintain required spacing between structures on the property and reduces the setback to the same as if this was an interior side yard instead of a side yard abutting a street. Ultimately, the intent of the setbacks abutting a road is to provide space for future right-of-way expansion (unlikely in this scenario) and for safety (this is not a through street, so traffic is limited). The proposal still meets the intent of the setbacks as outlined above and therefore meets the criteria. 8. Based on the above findings, it has been determined that the request satisfies all applicable criteria and is, therefore, APPROVED. Brandon Reich Date: May 2, 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.