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The variable topography makes integration with neighboring farm parcels less likely. At 21 acres, the property is in line the 20 to 40-acre common Farm/Timber parcel size. The land adjacent to the north is zoned FT, and surrounding area of the subject parcel is devoted to timber and farming activities. As stated, the subject property has never been actively farmed. The previous owner harvested timber, and the Applicant has replanted timber during his ownership. The property has historically been devoted to timber and the Farm/Timber designation better suits the subject property than a Timber Conservation zone designation. The Santiam Canyon Fire had a significant impact on the parcel by burning most of the acreage that was in 25+ years of replanting, as evidenced aerial photographs. Applicant provided proof of ongoing management for commercial forest use. Receipts provided by Applicant illustrate purchases from nurseries of commercial tree species. The site shares sufficient characteristics to allow Farm/Timber designation and zoning. OAR 660-006-0015 is satisfied. OAR 660-006-0050: (1) Governing bodies may establish agriculture/forest zones in accordance with both Goals 3 and 4, and OAR chapter 660, divisions 6 and 33. (2) Uses authorized in Exclusive Farm Use Zones in ORS Chapter 215, and in OAR 660- 006-0025 and 660-006-0027, subject to the requirements of the applicable section, may be allowed in any agricultural/forest zone. The county shall apply either OAR chapter 660, division 6 or 33 standards for siting a dwelling in an agriculture/forest zone based on the predominant use of the tract on January 1, 1993. (3) Dwellings and related structures authorized under section (2), where the predominant use is forestry, shall be subject to the requirements of OAR 660-006-0029 and 660-006- 0035. Goals 3 and 4, and OAR Chapter 660, Divisions 6 and 33 are being considered in this request to re -designate and rezone the subject property. Aerial photographs and the narrative in the record show the subject property was mostly treed and not apparently farmed at that time. OAR 660-006 dwelling standards apply. OAR 660-006-0055 is satisfied. OAR 660-006-0057: Any rezoning or plan map amendment of lands from an acknowledged zone or plan designation to an agriculture/forest zone requires a demonstration that each area being rezoned or replanned contains such a mixture of agriculture and forest uses that neither Goal 3 nor 4 can be applied alone. The area to consider for re -designation and rezoning consists solely of the subject properties. It contains a mixture of soils that are suitable for farm or forest uses. Practical ZC / CP / AR 25-001 — RECOMMENDATION Jerome P. Lackner Page 6