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Attention Property Owner: A land use proposal has been submitted for property near where you live or near property you own elsewhere. State law requires that the county notify property owners within a certain distance from this property. The proposal and address of the property is described in the "Application" section below. The decision in this case does not directly affect the zoning or use of your property. If you object to the decision, refer to the "Appeal" section. If you have questions, contact the staff person listed at the end of this report. NOTICE OF DECISION ADJUSTMENT CASE NO. 25-005 APPLICATION: Application of Lawrence and Laurie Hanslits to reduce the required 14-foot rear setback to 5-feet along the southern property line for an addition to a dwelling in an RS (Single Family Residential) zone located at 3756 Cherokee Dr S, Salem (T8S; R3W; Section 6BD; Tax lot 6400). DECISION: The Planning Director for Marion County has APPOVED the above-described Adjustment, subject to certain conditions. EXPIRATION DATE: This decision is valid only when exercised by June 27th, 2027, unless an extension is granted. The effective period may be extended for one year subject to approval of an extension. Request for an extension must be submitted to the Planning Division prior to expiration of the approval (form available from the Planning Division). WARNING: A decision approving the proposal is for land use purposes only. Due to septic, well and drainfield replacement areas, this parcel may not be able to support the proposal. To be sure the subject property can accommodate the proposed use the applicant should contact the Building Inspection Division, (503) 588-5147. This decision does not include approval of a building permit. CONDITIONS: 1. The applicants shall obtain all permits required by the Marion County Building Inspection Division. 2. Prior to issuance of any permits, the applicant shall submit a site plan for review and approval by the Planning Manager. 3. The development shall significantly conform to the site plan submitted with the proposal. Minor variations are permitted upon review and approval by the Planning Director. 4. The southern (rear) property line will maintain a 5-foot setback. All other standard setbacks remain applicable. OTHER PERMITS, FEES AND RESTRICTIONS: This approval does not remove or affect covenants or restrictions imposed on the subject property by deed or other instrument. The proposed use may require permits and/or fees from other local, state, or federal agencies. This decision does not take the place of, or relieve the responsibility for , obtaining other permits or satisfying any restrictions or conditions thereon. The applicant is advised of the following: 5. The applicants should contact the Salem Suburban 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 deny the application. Anyone who disagrees with the Director's decision may appeal the decision to a Marion County hearings officer. The applicant may also request reconsideration (one time only and a $200.00 fee) 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. Appeals must be in writing (form available from the Planning Division) and received in the Marion County Planning Division, 5155 Silverton Rd. NE, Salem by 5:00 p.m. on June 27th, 2025. If you have questions about this decision, contact the Planning Division at (503) 588-5038 or at the office. This decision is effective on June 30th, 2025, unless appealed. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS: Findings and conclusions on which the decision was based are noted below. l. The property is designated Single Family Residential in the Salem Area Comprehensive Plan. The purpose of this designation and the corresponding Single-Family zone is to promote residential development at low urban densities.