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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 ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW CASE NO.25-014 APPLICATION: Application of Weyerhaeuser NR Company for an administrative review to modify the conditions of AR21-025 to place a template test dwelling on a 28.25-acre property in a FT (Farm Timber) zone located in the 17700 block of Power’s Creek Loop NE, Silverton. (T7S, R1E, Section 10, Tax Lot 600). DECISION: The Planning Director for Marion County has APPROVED the above-described Administrative Review to modify the conditions of AR21-025. EXPIRATION DATE: This decision is valid only when exercised by August 1st, 2029 (four years) unless an extension is granted. The effective period may be extended for two years subject to approval of an extension (form available from the Planning Division). Request for an extension must be submitted to the Planning Division prior to expiration of the approval. WARNING: A decision approving the proposal is for land use purposes only. Due to septic, well and drainfield replacement areas, this parcel may not be able to support the proposal. To ensure the subject property can accommodate the proposed use 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. This decision replaces Condition 6 of AR21-025 with condition 2 herein. All other conditions of approval for AR21- 025 still apply to the placement of the template test dwelling. 2. The dwelling shall maintain a special 30-foot setback from the southern property line, a 130-foot setback from the east property line, a 90-foot setback from the west property line, and a 200-foot setback from the northern property line when those properties are in farm or forest production. Accessory structures shall maintain a special 100-foot setback from surrounding properties in farm or timber production. 3. The property address will be 1773 Powers Creek Loop NE 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 any restrictions or conditions. It is recommended that the agencies mentioned in finding #6 below be contacted to identify restrictions or necessary permits. The applicant is advised of the following: 4. The property appears to have been in a tract with 071E100000800 (the subject of AR21-024) as of January 1, 2019. If this approval expires, the property may not be eligible for a home site approval per the requirements in Oregon House Bill 2225, which took effect on November 1, 2021. 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 to with adopted land use policies and regulations the Director must deny the application. Anyone who disagrees with the Director's decision may appeal the decision to a Marion County Hearings Officer. The applicant may also request reconsideration (one time only and a $200.00 fee) 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. Appeals must be in writing (form available from the Planning Division) and received in the Marion County Planning Division, 5155 Silverton Rd. NE, Salem, by 5:00 p.m. on August 1st, 2025. If you have questions about this decision contact the Planning Division at (503) 588-5038 or at the office. This decision is effective August 4th, 2025, unless appealed.