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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 CONDITIONAL USE CASE 25-014 APPLICATION: Application of Brett Allen Fobert for a conditional use permit to operate a towing business as a home occupation on a 22.45-acre lot in an EFU (exclusive farm use) zone located at 17644 Painter Loop NE (T4S; R3W; Section 34; Tax lots 800). DECISION: On June 3rd, 2025, the Marion County Planning Commission DENIED the proposal. APPEAL PROCEDURE: This decision may be appealed to the Marion County Board of Commissioners by submitting a written appeal explaining wherein the Marion County Planning Commission decision is in error, along with a fee of $500.00. The appeal must be received in the Marion County Clerk’s Office, 555 Court St. NE, Salem, by 5:00 p.m. on July 2nd, 2025. If an appeal is received it will be reviewed by the Board of Commissioners to determine if it merits further hearing and consideration by the Board. Questions regarding this decision or the appeal procedure should be directed to the Marion County Planning Division, 5155 Silverton Road NE, Salem, (503) 588-5038. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS: The Planning Commission decision is based on the following findings and conclusions. 1. The subject property is zoned exclusive farm use (EFU) and correspondingly designated primary agriculture in the Marion County Comprehensive Plan. The purpose of the EFU zone is to provide areas for continued practice of commercial agriculture. These areas are generally well suited for large-scale farming. The EFU zone is also intended to allow other uses that are compatible with agricultural activities, to protect forests, scenic resources and fish and wildlife habitat, and to maintain and improve the quality of air, water and land resources of the county. 2. The property is located on the east side of the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) for the City of Hubbard. The northern 20-acres contains a grass field that is no longer in grass seed production, and a 15,000 square foot structure built with an agricultural exempt permit. A graveled area around the agricultural structure is being used for storage of vehicles. The southern 2-acres contain the homesite. The homesite contains a dwelling and a couple accessory structures east of the dwelling. To the west of the dwelling is a graveled parking area where the applicant’s tow trucks are being stored. 3. Surrounding properties immediately adjacent to the north and east are zoned exclusive farm use and in current farm use. Properties to the east across Painter Loop NE are within the UGB for Hubbard and zoned Urban Transition (UT) These parcels consist primarily of residential properties, with the exception of a 10-acre property in farm use. To the south are a few properties zoned acreage residential (AR) and in use for rural residences. South of these rural residential properties, and across Painter Loop NE, are EFU zoned properties in use for farm operations, some timber production, and rural residences.