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OTHER PERMITS, FEES, AND RESTRICTIONS: This approval does not remove or affect any 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. 9. Prior to recording the deed all taxes due must be paid to the Marion County Assessor Tax Section (contact them at (503) 588-5215 for verification of payments). 10. The applicants should contact the Woodburn Fire District to obtain a copy of the District’s 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. 11. 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 regulations 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 consider- ation by a hearings officer, must be in writing (form available from the Planning Division) and received in the Marion County Planning Division, 5155 Silverton Road NE, Salem, by 5:00 p.m. on November 10th, 2025. If you have questions about this decision contact the Planning Division at (503) 588-5038 or at the office. This decision is effective November 11th, 2025, unless further consideration is requested. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS: Findings and conclusions on which decision was based are noted below. 1. The subject property is designated Primary Agriculture in the Marion County Comprehensive Plan and correspondingly zoned EFU (Exclusive Farming Use). The purpose of the EFU zone is to provide areas for continued practice of commercial agriculture. These areas are generally well suited for large-scale farming. The EFU zone is also intended to allow other uses that are compatible with agricultural activities, to protect forests, scenic resources and fish and wildlife habitat, and to maintain and improve the quality of air, water and land resources of the county. 2. The parcels are located along the western side of Manning Road NE approximately 0.65 miles north of the intersection of St. Louis Road NE and Manning Rd NE. Tax lot 1000 has a 1975 dwelling and several accessory structures; the majority of the land appears to be engaged in commercial farm use, except for a 2 acre parcel located in the south west corner that is wooded. This parcel has been described in its current configuration since at least 1975 (deed Reel 15, Page 1541). Tax lot 1100 contains a 1900 dwelling as well as several accessory structures. This parcel has been described in its current configuration since at least 1975 (deed Reel 8, Page 1046). Therefore, it has determined that the parcels and dwellings are legal for land use purposes. 3. Adjacent properties are all zoned EFU and are a mix of small and large farm parcels with several small acreage residential properties also zoned EFU. 4. Soil Survey for Marion County, Oregon, indicates approximately 100% of the soils on the subject tax lot 1000 are classified as high value and 96.8% of tax lot 1100 are classified as high value soils. 5. The applicants are proposing to adjust the property lines on a 14.02-acre parcel and a 0.98-acre parcel to create a 12.7-acre parcel and a 2.3-acre parcel. 6. Various agencies were contacted about the proposal and given an opportunity to comment.