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4. The variance will not have a significant adverse effect on property or improvements in the neighborhood of the subject property; and The applicant proposes to construct a private street with the same standards as a full public street. The proposed private road will allow for safe and orderly access to the proposed parcels in such a way that does not interfere with adjacent rural residential, religious organization, and agricultural uses. Stormwater attenuation plans will be required prior to plat approval, and if a stormwater system will serve more than two parcels it shall be required to be constructure prior to plat approval. The stormwater requirements and permitting through Marion County Land Development, Engineering, and Permits shall ensure that runoff created by additional impervious surfaces permitted by the proposed variance is adequately contained in such a way that does not interfere with adjacent rural residential, religious organization, and agricultural uses. The criterion is met. 5. The variance will not have a significant adverse effect upon the health or safety of persons working or residing in the vicinity; and The street will be designed to full public street standards, and accommodate fire apparatus, delivery vehicles, and passenger cars without creating hazards to those using the roadway or adjoining properties. The proposed street design will accommodate the level of traffic produced by this 7-parcel subdivision in such a way that does not produce an adverse effect on the health or safety of persons in the vicinity. The criterion is met. 6. The variance will maintain the intent and purpose of the provision being varied. The purpose of MCC 17.110.800 is to ensure that access to dwellings is safe and capable of accommodating emergency vehicles. Often private roads are smaller than public roads, and limiting the number of dwellings accessed off them is necessary to maintain safety of the residents. The applicant proposes a private road developed to the full width prescribed by Marion County for a public road. The proposed road will have a turnaround that meets county and fire district standards, ensuring safe and efficient access for emergency vehicles. The proposed variance to allow for 7 dwellings to be accessed off this road is therefore consistent with the intent and purpose of the provision in MCC 17.110.800. The criterion is met. DELIBERATION: On November 4th, 2025, the Planning Commission held a public hearing about the proposed 7-lot subdivision of 24.60- acres in the AR- 3 zone, with a Variance to the limitation in MCC 17.110.800 to the number of lots without frontage on a public road that may be served by a private road. The staff summary was heard. The applicants engineer provided testimony. Testimony in opposition from neighbors and Beaver Creek Water Control District was heard. The applicant provided rebuttal to comments from opposition. The Planning Commission asked questions of the Applicant and Marion County staff. Deliberations were held regarding the proposal, and whether this application met all standards for the proposed Variance. Testimony indicated that the application meets the required criteria. DECISION: At the November 4th, 2025, meeting, after reviewing testimony in the record and presented at the hearing, a motion was made and seconded to APPROVE the proposal, with one additional condition ensuring dust mitigation during construction. The motion passed 5 to 1. SIGNED AND FINALIZED THIS 20th day of November 2025 By Brandon Reich Planning Commission Secretary 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.