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7. All or a portion of this property has been identified as being located in a "Groundwater Limited Area" as defined by the Oregon State Water Resources Department. The applicant is advised to contact Water Resources, (503) 378-3739, regarding possible restrictions or limitations on use of groundwater in the area. 8. The applicants should contact Marion County Land Development and Engineering (503-584-7714) for additional Engineering Requirements and Advisories, listed in Finding #6 below, that may be required. 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 October 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 October 6th, 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 Farm/Timber in the Marion County Comprehensive Plan. The major purpose of this designation and the corresponding Farm/Timber zone is to promote the continuation of commercial agricultural and forestry operations. 2. The property is located is located on Cloverdale Dr SE, approximately one mile southeast of where Cloverdale Dr SE intersects Enchanted Way SE. There are a couple small areas of mapped geohazard on the northern half of the subject property. There are no streams, floodplains, of wetlands mapped on the subject property. The property was the subject of previous land use cases in 2011 (ZC11-002 & AR11-031) and is therefore considered legal for land use purpos 3. Surrounding properties to the west, north and east are zoned SA (Special Agriculture) and in various types of farm or timber use. Properties directly to the south across Cloverdale Dr SE are zoned AR (Acreage Residential) and in use for rural residential properties. Outside of this southern AR neighborhood are parcels zoned SA and in use for a mix of agriculture, timber, and rural residential uses. 4. Soil Survey of Marion County Oregon indicates 100% of the subject property is composed of high-value farm soils. 5. The applicant is proposing to expand an existing equine facility to establish Equine Assisted Mental Health (EAMH) and Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) services as a commercial use in conjunction with agriculture. 6. Public Works Land Development and Engineering Permits (LDEP) requested that the following be included in the land use decision. ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS A. Submission of a civil engineering site development plan is required. B. Stormwater detention may be required at 0.5-ac of development. C. Utility service extensions within the public Right-of-Way require permitting through PW Engineering. D. Transportation System Development Charges (SDCs) will be assessed at the time of application for building permits. ENGINEERING ADVISORY E. DEQ has jurisdiction over erosion control for ground disturbances of 1.0 acre plus.