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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 ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW CASE NO. 25-011 APPLICATION: Application of James Major for an administrative review to determine the number of legal lots on a total of 1.22-acres in an AR (Acreage Residential) zone located at 7680 Liberty Rd S, Salem (T8S; R3W; Section 28DB; Tax lot 1500). DECISION: The Planning Director for Marion County has determined that tax lot 1500 represents three legal parcels. The most easterly parcel is comprised of approximately 0.50-acres, the middle parcel is comprised of approximately 0.34- acres, and the most westerly parcel is comprised of 0.45-acres. It is further determined that the property lines on tax lot 1500 of Section 28DB have not been vacated. 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. 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 restrictions or conditions thereon. It is recommended that the agencies mentioned in the Findings and Conclusions section, #6, be contacted to identify restrictions or necessary permits. 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 condition or 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 July 3rd, 2025. If you have questions about this decision, contact the Planning Division at (503) 588-5038 or at the office. This decision is effective July 4th, 2025, unless appealed. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS: Findings and conclusions on which the decision was based are noted below. 1. The subject properties are designated Rural Residential in the Marion County Comprehensive Plan and are correspondingly zoned AR (Acreage Residential). The primary intent of the Rural Residential designation and AR zone is to allow creation of acreage homesites at a density that maintains the character and environmental quality of rural residential areas. 2. The subject property is located east of Liberty Road S, approximately 800 feet south of where Liberty Rd S intersects with Hylo Rd SE. The property contains one dwelling and one accessory structure. The greater area is gently sloped and is within the Sensitive Groundwater Overlay Zone. 3. Surrounding properties are all zoned AR and contain homesites. Adjacent properties to the north and south are nonconforming, as they are below the 2-acre minimum parcel size. 4. Soil Survey of Marion County, Oregon indicates that the subject parcel consists of 97.1% high-value soils. 5. The applicant is requesting a review to determine the lot legality of current day tax lot 1500 to obtain a major repair septic permit through Marion County Building Inspection. The question of lot legality appeared as the tax map shows historical lot lines separating tax lot 1500 into three separate lots.