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6. The applicants should contact the Woodburn Fire District to obtain a copy of the District’s Recommended Building Access and Premise Identification regulations and the Marion County Fire Code Applications Guide. Fire District access standards may be more restrictive than County standards. 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 request that the application be considered by a Marion County hearings officer after a public hearing. The applicant may also request reconsideration (one time only and a fee of $200) 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. Requests for reconsideration, or consideration by a hearings officer, must be in writing (form available from the Planning Division) and received in the Marion County Planning Division, 5155 Silverton Road NE, Salem, by 5:00 p.m. on July 18th, 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 19th, 2025, unless further consideration is requested. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS: Findings and conclusions on which decision was based are noted below. 1. The subject properties are designated Primary Agriculture in the Marion County Comprehensive Plan and correspondingly zoned EFU (Exclusive Farm Use. The primary intent of the EFU (exclusive farm use) 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 properties are located north of St Louis Rd NE, approximately ½ mile north of the intersection of St Louis Rd NE and Manning Rd NE. They are also located directly northwest of the end of non-county road Front St NE. Both parcels have access off St Louis Rd NE, while Parcel B appears to an alternative access off Manning Rd NE. According to tax accessor data, Parcel A (tax lot 100) contains one home and multiple farm buildings. Parcel B (tax lot 600) contains one manufactured dwelling and multiple farm buildings. Both parcels are in active commercial farm use. Tax lot 600 was described as Tract 3 and Tract 4 in a 1970 deed (Vol. 679 Pg. 447-448) in its current configuration. Tax lot 100 was created as the St. Louis Subdivision in 1911, which was vacated in 1954 (Vol. 470 Pg. 587). Tax lot 100 was further described in 1954 (Vol. 467 P. 529) which removed tax lots 400, 200, and 300 from the original subdivision, creating tax lot 100 as its own parcel. Therefore, both parcels are considered legal for land use purposes. 3. Adjacent properties are all zoned EFU and are primarily engaged in agricultural uses. The surrounding lots are of various acreages acres, with some smaller parcels ranging from one to 10 acres with dwellings. The majority of the remaining lots are over 15 acres with others of approximately 50 acres. 4. Soil Survey for Marion County, Oregon, indicates approximately 99.8% of the soils on the subject tax lots are classified as high value. 5. The applicants are proposing to adjust the property lines on a 17.5-acre parcel and a 41.47-acre parcel, resulting in the creation of a 20.4-acre parcel and a 38.57-acre parcel. Additionally, they plan to construct a new septic system on Parcel A, and to realign the property lines so that the existing breakroom on Parcel A will be relocated to Parcel B. 6. Various agencies were contacted about the proposal and given an opportunity to comment. Marion County Surveyor’s Office commented: