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(d) The variance will not have a significant adverse affect on property or improvements in the neighborhood of the subject property; and (e) The variance will not have a significant adverse affect upon the health or safety of persons working or residing in the vicinity; and (f) The variance will maintain the intent and purpose of the provision being varied. 7. The subject property is within the FT zone and is 1.19-acres in size. The minimum lot size in the FT zone is 80- acres and the 20-foot minimum setback for residential accessory structures was established both to keep non- resource related buildings away from neighboring farm or forest uses on nearby parcels and because most parcels within this zone are generally much larger than 1.19-acres. The applicant is proposing to site a residential accessory structure 5 feet from the north property line and 10 feet from the eastern property line. The applicant indicated in their site plan and statement that this location is necessary to site the structure away from both the well and septic system. These reasons are enough to satisfy criteria a & b. The applicant indicated that while they were planning on putting the structure farther back than the requested setbacks, they need the additional room in the event there are necessary alterations in the plan that would force the structure to be slightly closer to the property lines. The distance to property lines is typical to that of normal accessory structures in urban areas, and one of the sides the applicant is requesting to reduce the setback from is annexed into Mill City and is residential. The applicant also stated that they will ensure that all runoff is directed back onto the subject property so as to not impact the neighboring properties. The proposed structure is also a shop that will not be inhabited consistently like a dwelling, so conflicts with neighboring farm uses are less likely and it is unlikely that an accessory shop will cause an adverse impact on health and safety. Therefore criteria c through f above are also met. 8. Based on the above findings, the applicant’s request meets all applicable criteria and is, therefore, APPROVED. Brandon Reich Date: July 16th, 2025 Planning Director/Zoning Administrator If you have any questions regarding this decision contact Alexander Seifer at (503) 588-5038 Notice to Mortgagee, Lienholder, Vendor or Seller: ORS Chapter 215 requires that if you receive this Notice, it must promptly be forwarded to the purchaser.