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from the floodplain. Both LOMA applications were denied by FEMA. In The two areas of the subject parcel were provided with BFEs from FEMA in these LOMAs. The first area is a space in the southwestern area of the parcel, which is where the septic system is currently authorized to be placed. The elevations in this area were surveyed and a LOMA was applied for in 2023 by Barker Surveying. The BFE for this area of the parcel was determined by FEMA to be 334.5’ (NAVD 88), and the lowest lot elevation was measured at 329.3’. The largest area surveyed for this LOMA is between 330’ and 331’ MSL (Mean Sea Level). To elevate to 2’ above BFE this area will require the bottom of the longitudinal chassis to be elevated at least 6’ above grade. The second area in which a LOMA was applied for is the area around the original dwelling site, in the northeast corner of the parcel. This LOMA was applied for in 2025 by Barker Surveying. FEMA denied the LOMA and provided the BFE of 335.7’ (NAVD 88) in this area. The lowest lot elevation was measured at 328.1’. The largest area surveyed for this LOMA sits around 331.5’ MSL. To elevate to 2’ above BFE this area will require the bottom of the longitudinal chassis to be elevated at least 6’ above grade. The applicant seeks to replace the home in the original location, in the northeastern corner of the property. The other location will serve as a backup if upon further investigation it appears to be more feasible. Both of these potential locations have BFEs provided by FEMA. The criterion is met. C. Prior to obtaining a building permit the owner shall be required to sign and record in the deed records for the county a declaratory statement binding the landowner, and the landowner’s successors in interest, acknowledging that the property and the approved development are located in a floodplain. The signing of a declaratory statement will still be made a condition of approval. D. Prior to obtaining a building permit, commencing development or placing fill in the floodplain the applicant shall submit a certification from a registered civil engineer demonstrating that a development or fill will not result in an increase in floodplain area on other properties and will not result in an increase in erosive velocity of the stream that may cause channel scouring or reduce slope stability downstream of the development or fill. The applicant shall provide evidence in the form of engineer certification that the proposed manufactured home placement complies with this criterion as a condition of approval. It is important again to note that due to FEMA still considering this property within a Linn County FIRM, the elevation certificate must use NAVD 88 for elevations, instead of NGVD 29 which is the standard for elevation certificates within Marion County. E. The applicant shall provide an elevation certificate signed by a licensed surveyor or civil engineer certifying that the actual elevations (in relation to mean sea level) of the lowest floor (including basement) and all attendant utilities of all new or substantially improved residential structures including manufactured dwellings meet the requirements of MCC 17.178.060(A), (B) and (C), where applicable, as follows: 1. Prior to construction (based on construction drawings); and 2. Once the floor elevation can be determined (based on the building under construction); and 3. Prior to occupancy (based on finished construction). This proposal is for a residential structure, the applicant shall submit an elevation certificate at the times listed above. The first elevation certification, based on construction drawings, was submitted with this application. Submission of the subsequent elevation certificates shall be a condition of approval. 10. MCC chapter 17.178.060 A, & D-H pertain to this project. A. Residential Structures, Including Manufactured Dwellings and Related Structures. New residential construction, substantial improvement of any residential structures, location of a manufactured dwelling on a lot or in a manufactured dwelling park or park expansion shall: 2. Manufactured dwellings shall have the bottom of the longitudinal chassis frame beam, including basement, elevated on a permanent foundation to two feet above base flood elevation. Where the