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City of Salem Parks Planning commented: The subject properties abut the McKay Park, owned by the City of Salem, along the eastern property boundary. The site currently has barbed wire topped fencing, along the shared line with McKay Park. It is recommended that the approval be conditioned to prohibit fencing materials that can cause bodily harm along the shared property line. Barbed wire is unsafe, unwelcoming, and inconsistent with the character of both the park and surrounding residential neighborhood. Marion County Building Department commented: “Permit(s) are required to be obtained prior to the development of structures and/or utilities installation on private property. The structure containing the water treatment facilities would be reviewed to the 2022 Oregon Structural Specialty Code, and it may be determined the structural design be based on a Risk Category III importance factor.” Marion County Fire Department No. 1 commented: 1. Fire Safety During Construction: Approved fire department access road, required water supply, fire hydrants, and safety precautions shall be installed and serviceable prior to and during the time of construction. 2022 Oregon Fire Code Chapter 33. 2. Premise identification: Buildings shall have address numbers or approved identification placed in a position that is plainly legible and visible from the access road fronting the property. Numbers shall contrast with their background and shall be a minimum of 4 inches height with a minimum stroke width of ½ inch. (2022 OFC 505.1) 3. Fire Extinguishers: Provide 2-A:10-B:C fire extinguishers inside the building maximum travel distance 75 feet. Fire extinguishers shall be mounted in an approved location with top of extinguisher no higher than 5’ feet. 2022 Oregon Fire Code Section 906. 4. Hazard Identification Signs: Place NFPA 704 placards on the exterior wall of the building consistent with Sodium Hypochlorite: Health=3, Flammability=0, Reactivity=1. (2022 OFC 5003.5) 6. All conditional uses are subject to the general criteria in MCC 16.40.020, these include: (a) The use is listed as a conditional use in the zone, or is otherwise identified as a conditional use and is consistent with the intent and purpose of the zone and the provisions that authorized consideration as a conditional use. Public utilities are listed as a conditional use in the RS zone. The criterion is met. (b) The parcel is suitable for the proposed use considering such factors as size, shape, location, topography, soils, slope stability, drainage and natural features. The parcel is 0.16 acres and does not contain steep slopes, unstable soils or drainage issues as it is in a developed subdivision. The water treatment system is already existing, indicating no issues with the properties natural features. The criterion is met. (c) The proposed use, as conditioned, will not substantially limit, impair, or preclude the use of surrounding properties for the uses permitted in the applicable zone. The subject water treatment facility will not cause an increase in traffic, as the facility will not require regular attendance and are only subject to sparce maintenance checks. This facility has existed for years and has not caused any known disturbances in the neighborhood. While the construction of the new building may cause additional noise, it is the same as residential improvements in the neighborhood. The criterion is met. (d) The proposed use, as conditioned, will not have a significant adverse effect on air or water quality.