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The existing parcel has been in timber use as far back as records can be researched. The parcel has had commercial timber harvested through the years and has been replanted with commercial tree species. Applicant proposes Farm/Timber designation and FT zoning. The subject parcel contains woodland and high value farm soils. FT zoning will recognize the parcel's current forest use while also protecting it for any future agricultural use. If re -designated Farm/Timber, OAR 660, Divisions 6 and 33 will be applied as required, and policies 2 and 3 will be met. Forest Land and Farm/Timber Land Policy 4: Non forest and non farm uses included in OAR 660-06-0025 and OAR 660-33-0120 may be allowed when the activity meets criteria that ensure there will be no significant adverse impacts on farm or forest practices occurring on nearby lands or increase risks associated with fire. Any requested OAR 660-06-0025 or 660-33-0120 uses will be reviewed and required to comply with all state and local criteria, including special fire protection standards. Policy 4 is met. Forest Land and FarmlTimber Land Polio: Subdivision development is prohibited and other land divisions creating new dwelling sites are not compatible with the protection and efficient management of Forest Lands and FarmlTimber Lands and are discouraged. Subdivision is not requested or allowed under the proposed designation and zoning. Policy 5 is met. Forest Land and Farm/Timber Land Policy 6: Division offorest lands and agricultural lands into parcels smaller than 80 acres may be permitted only for those non forest uses specified in OAR 660 06 0026(2) and those non farm uses specified in OAR 660 33 0120. The minimum parcel size in the FT zone is 80 acres. The subject 21.67-acres are below that standard. Land division is not requested or allowed. Policy 6 is met. Forest Land and Farm/Timber Land Policy 7: Lot line adjustments may be appropriate provided tracts over 80 acres are not reduced below 80 acres. Tracts capable of significant timber or agricultural production but already below 80 acres should not be reconfigured in a manner that makes them less suitable for timber or farm management. No property line adjustments are requested, and any future property line adjustment request will be reviewed for compliance with applicable MCCP policies and MCC criteria. Policy 7 is met. Forest Land and FarmlTimber Land Policy 8: Strict criteria should be applied to ensure that any dwellings and accessory structures permitted on existing parcels will not interfere with accepted forest or farm management practices on adjacent lands, have adequate road access, fire protection and domestic water supply, and do not increase fire hazards. The applicant has submitted for a template test dwelling which will be reviewed for compliance applicable criteria in the Marion County Code. Policy 8 is met. ZC / CP / AR 25-001 — RECOMMENDATION Jerome P. Lackner Page 10