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property is not in the special tax deferral program for farm use and would not qualify for an Ag -Exempt structure. The parcel is being used for commercial activity in conjunction with farm use and is much smaller at 2.55-acres than the minimum 80-acre size for EFU parcels. The land immediately surrounding the current commercial use is actively being farmed by the applicants (north) and other neighbors (east). The reduction in the setbacks would be the best way to accomplish the applicant’s goals. The criterion is met. 2. There are unusual circumstances or conditions applying to the land, buildings, or use referred to in the application, which circumstances or conditions do not apply generally to land, buildings, or uses in the same zone; however, nonconforming land uses or structures in the vicinity or violations of land use regulations or standards on the subject property shall not in themselves constitute such circumstances or conditions; and The configuration of the commercial structure, accessory structures, septic system, well, parking and loading docks make the request for a variance to the 20-foot property line setback reasonable and meets the definitions in this section. The criterion is met. 3. The degree of variance from the standard is the minimum necessary to permit development of the property for the proposed use; and The applicant has stated that the proposed variance from the EFU setback of 20-feet to a setback of 5-feet along the northern and eastern property lines would be the minimum necessary to permit the construction of the accessory structures without modification of the land or reducing the parking and loading area. The criterion is met. 4. The variance will not have a significant adverse effect on property or improvements in the neighborhood of the subject property; and The proposed variance would place the accessory structures closer to the north and east property lines but still allow for some property line separation. Due to the parcel’s existing layout, the proposed variance is sufficient to accommodate the property owner’s needs but retain sufficient buffer from the property lines. This is not expected to have a significant adverse effect on the property or to the neighborhood. The criterion is met. 5. The variance will not have a significant adverse effect upon the health or safety of persons working or residing in the vicinity; and The proposed accessory structures will be required to meet building and fire code requirements, which may be more stringent than zoning code requirements, for health and safety reasons. A 5-foot setback will still allow for space between the structures and property line to maintain open area. The criterion is met. 6. The variance will maintain the intent and purpose of the provision being varied. The variance will still maintain the intent and purpose of the setback requirements in the code. The majority of the parcel will still have the standard EFU property line setbacks to maintain the intent and purpose of the provisions in the code. The criterion is met. 8. Based on the above findings, the applicants’ proposal meets the criteria for a variance. The variance request is, therefore, APPROVED. Brandon Reich Date: May 29th, 2025 Planning Director/Zoning Administrator If you have any questions regarding this decision contact George Brandt 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.