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7. The applicants are advised that this permit is granted for a period of one year and must be renewed for succes- sive one-year periods upon submittal of a Physician's Certificate verifying that the hardship conditions continue to exist. In addition, every five years the Marion County Building Inspection Division requires a septic evaluation for shared systems prior to renewal of hardship conditional uses. 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 thereon. 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: 8. The applicants should contact the Hubbard and Woodburn Fire Districts to obtain a copy of the Districts’ 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 Rd. NE, Salem, by 5:00 p.m. on September 3rd, 2025. If you have questions about this decision contact the Planning Division at (503) 588-5038 or at the office. This decision is effective September 4th, 2025, unless further consideration is requested. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS: Findings and conclusions on which the decision was based are noted below. l. The subject property is designated Primary Agriculture in the Marion County Comprehensive Plan. The major purpose of this designation and the corresponding EFU (Exclusive Farm Use) zone is to promote the continuation of commercial agricultural and forestry operations. A temporary conversion of an existing accessory structure under hardship conditions may be approved as a conditional use provided the need is justified and the residence will not have a detrimental impact upon the existing or potential farming and timber activity in the area. 2. The property is located approximately a half mile east of Hubbard on Shank Rd NE. The property contains a homesite with accessory structures surrounded by pastures. Brandy Creek crosses the southern side of the property, and south of the creek is a small woodland. 3. Surrounding uses include commercial farming operations to the north, west and south. Smaller acreage homesites to the west, and the city of Hubbard west of those. 4. Soil Survey of Marion County Oregon indicates 100% of the subject property is composed of high-value farm soils. 5. A signed Primary Care Provider Certificate has been submitted for Frank Schrier indicating he has medical conditions that preclude him from maintaining a complete separate and detached dwelling apart from his family. 6. Various agencies were contacted about the proposal and given an opportunity to comment. Marion County Building commented: “Permit(s) are required to be obtained prior to converting an existing storage building into hardship dwelling.” Marion County Septic commented explaining that a septic authorization was already approved for this project back in May of this year.