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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 VARIANCE CASE NO. 25-008 APPLICATION: Application of Clay O’Brien for a variance to reduce the required 20-foot northern and eastern setbacks to a 5-foot setback from the northern property line and a 10-foot setback from the eastern property line for an accessory structure on a 1.19-acre parcel in the Timber Conservation (TC) zone located at 28491 River Rd SE, Mill City (T9S; R3E Section 30C; Tax lot 800). DECISION: The Planning Director for Marion County has APPROVED the above-described Variance application subject to certain conditions. EXPIRATION: This Variance is valid only when exercised by July 31st, 2027. The effective period may be extended for an additional year subject to approval of an extension (form available from the Planning Division). Additional extensions may not be granted if the regulations under which this decision was granted have changed since the original approval. WARNING: A decision approving the proposal is for land use purposes only. Due to septic, well, and drain field replacement areas, this parcel may not be able to support the proposal. To be sure the subject property can accommodate the proposal the applicant should contact the Building Inspection Division, (503) 588-5147. This decision does not include approval of a building permit. CONDITIONS: The following conditions must be met before a building permit can be obtained or the approved use established: 1. The applicant shall obtain all permits required by the Marion County Building Inspection Division, including any septic permits. 2. The accessory structure shall observe a 5-foot setback to the north property line and a 10-foot setback to the east property line. 3. The development shall significantly conform to the site plan submitted with the proposal. Minor variations are permitted upon review and approval by the Planning Director. 4. Failure to continuously comply with the conditions of approval may result in this approval being revoked. Any revocation could be appealed to the county hearings officer for a public hearing. OTHER 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. It is recommended that agencies mentioned in Finding #5 below be contacted to identify restrictions or necessary permits. The applicant is advised of the following: 5. The applicant should contact the Mill City Fire District and obtain a copy of the District’s Recommended Building Access and Identification Guidelines. For personal and property safety it is recommended that the applicant follow these guidelines. Fire District access standards may be more restrictive than County Standards. APPEAL PROCEDURE: The Marion County Zone Code provides that Variance 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-