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FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS: Findings and conclusions on which the decision was based are noted below. 1. The subject property is designated Farm Timber in the Marion County Comprehensive Plan and zoned FT (Farm/Timber). The purpose of the FT zone is to maintain properties for farm and timber use. Dwellings may be approved subject to the criteria in the zone. 2. The subject property is located on the east side of Powers Creek Loop NE, approximately 0.70 miles from the intersection of Power Creek Loop NE and Timber Trail Road NE. The property is currently vacant. The property owner provided a deed describing the property in its current configuration as of November 1950 (Volume 423, Page 766). The property was previously the subject of an administrative review (AR21-025) that approved a template test dwelling. It is therefore considered a legal parcel for land use purposes. 3. Properties to the west are zoned FT (Farm/Timber) with some home sites and farms. Properties to the north and are zoned EFU (Exclusive Farm Use) and are in farm and forest production. Properties to the south and east are zoned TC (Timber Conservation) and are in forest production. 4. The following table depicts the soil composition on the property and its capacity to produce wood fiber. 5. The applicant is proposing to modify conditions of AR21-025 in order to reduce the western setback, thereby expanding the approved homesite area to accommodate an expansion of an easement across the property that will utilize portions of the southeastern area initially approved for the homesite. 6. Various agencies were contacted about the proposal and given an opportunity to comment. Public Works Land Development and Engineering Permits (LDEP) requested that the following be included in the land use decision. ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS A. At the time of application for building permits an Access Permit will be required to establish a record of access for the proposed dwelling, and as part of that, evidence of a recorded access easement or associated deed language is required since the property has no public road direct frontage. Availability of sufficient Intersection Sight Distance will need to be verified by the Engineering Inspector for the proposed use of an existing driveway approach connection to Powers Creek Loop, possibly known as Pflaum Lane. B. The subject property is within the unincorporated area of Marion County and will be assessed Transportation System Development Charges (SDCs) & Parks fee upon application for building permits. C. Utility work in the public right-of-way requires separate PW Engineering permits. Marion County Building Inspection commented: “No Building Inspection concerns. Permit(s) are required to be obtained prior to development of structures and/or utilities installation on private property. The adjacent slopes may need to be accounted for in the design of a dwelling, possibly requiring an engineered design.” Marion County Septic Inspection commented: “A site evaluation is required to establish an initial and repair area for the septic system. The site evaluation must be completed prior to application of a construction -installation permit.” All other contacted agencies either failed to comment or stated no objection to the proposal. 7. Administrative Review 21-025 approved the placement of a template test dwelling on the subject parcel. The applicant seeks to modify the setback to the western property line from 130-feet, down to 90-feet. The subject parcel is accessed on an existing easement off Powers Creek Loop. The easement serves adjacent timber parcels, Soil Name Total Acres CU.FT/AC/YR Total CU.FT./YR McCully clay loam, 12%-20% slopes 5.8 171 991.8 McCully clay loam, 2%-7% slopes 0.6 171 102.6 McCully clay loam, 50%-70% slopes 18 171 3078 Nekia very stony silty clay loam, 2%-30% slopes 3.7 163 603.1