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At the time Applicant purchased the property, it was in timber use, and Applicant planted timber to replace the timber harvested by the prior owner. The subject property has historically been in timber production, has never been in farm use, and continues to be managed for timber production. The proposed zone change is consistent with the historic and ongoing use of the property. Applicant has established compliance with all applicable criteria, and the hearings officer recommends APPROVAL of the application. V. Findings of Fact The Hearings Officer, after careful consideration of the testimony and evidence in the record, issues the following finding of fact: 1. The subject property consists of one parcel, totaling 21.67 acres. The property is designated Primary Agriculture in the Marion County Comprehensive Plan (MCCP) and zoned EFU (Exclusive Farm Use). 2. The property is located at the terminus of Wagner Ln SE, a public road that is graveled. The property is vacant and planted with commercial timber. There are no streams, floodplains, wetlands or geo-hazards mapped on the subject property. 3. Surrounding properties to the west, and south are zoned EFU and in various types of farm use. Property to the north and east are zoned TC (Timber Conservation) and are in active timber use. 4. Applicant seeks to change the Comprehensive Plan designation from Primary Agriculture to Farm Timber and change the zoning from EFU to FT (Farm Timber). 5. Marion County Planning Division requested comments from various governmental agencies. The following comments were received: Marion County Public Works Land Development and Engineering Permits (LDEP) commented: ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS A. At the time of application for building permits, an Access Permit will be required. B. Transportation System Development Charges (TSDCs) and Parks fee will be assessed at the time of application for building permits. C. Any new utility service extensions such as electric power originating from within the public right-of-way to the property require permits from MCPW Engineering. Marion County Septic commented: "A soils and site evaluation will be required before building." ZC / CP / AR 25-001 — RECOMMENDATION Jerome P. Lackner Page 2