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b. Decrease the size of a lot or parcel that contains an existing dwelling or is approved for construction of a dwelling to a size smaller than the minimum lot or parcel size, if the abutting vacant tract would be increased to a size as large as or larger tha n the minimum tract size required to qualify the vacant tract for a dwelling; c. Allow an area of land used to qualify a tract for a dwelling based on an acreage standard to be used to qualify another tract for a dwelling if the land use approval would be based on an acreage standard; or d. Adjust a property line that resulted from a subdivision or partition authorized by a Measure 49 waiver so that any lawfully established unit of land affected by the property line adjustment is larger than the size granted by the waiver. This proposal will not result in any additional dwellings being developed on either parcel. All parcels are under the minimum acreage and neither parcel will be able to qualify for a dwelling based on an acreage standard. Neither parcel was created as part of a Measure 49 waiver. The criteria are met. 5. Any property line adjustment that results in an existing dwelling being located on a different parcel shall not be subject to the standards in MCC 17.136.030(A) so long as the adjustment: a. Does not increase any adverse impacts on the continued practice of commercial agriculture on the resulting parcels; b. Does not increase the potential number of dwellings on the resulting parcels; and c. Does not allow an area of land used to qualify a tract for a dwelling based on an acreage standard to be used to qualify another tract for a dwelling if the land use approval would be based on an acreage standard. Based on the current property lines, it appears that the two properties have had accessory structures build across the historic property lines and each parcel is served by its own driveway. The applicants have learned that the historic homesite on tax lot 1100 does not have sufficient area to replace the failing septic system. They were informed that a suitable replacement septic system could be established in the south west corner of TL 1000 (the wooded area). This property line adjustment would clear up the issues of the buildings over property lines and allow for the establishment of a replacement dwelling in a better suited location and maintain the commercial farm-ability of the parcels. The recording of a Replacement Dwelling Declaratory Statement that requires the decommissioning or removal of the house on tax lot 1100 will address (5)(b), and should not result in the increase in the number of dwellings. No additional dwellings will be able to qualify based on an acreage standard. The criteria are met. 8. Under MCC 17.172.120(E) Property line adjustment deeds shall be recorded with the Marion County clerk’s office prior to submitting the property line adjustment survey, if a survey is required. Deed recording reference numbers shall be noted on the required survey. 9. The resulting lots shall significantly conform to the site plan submitted with the proposal. Minor variations are permitted upon review and approval of the Planning Director. 10. Based on the above findings, the applicants’ proposal meets the criteria for a property line adjustment in an EFU zone. The property line adjustment request is, therefore, APPROVED. Brandon Reich Date: October 24th, 2025 Planning Director/Zoning Administrator If you have any questions regarding this decision contact George Brandt at (503) 588-5038 Notice to Mortgagee, Lienholder, Vendor or Seller: ORS Chapter 215 requires that if you receive this Notice, it must promptly be forwarded to the purchaser.