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The project site is not in a recognized fire service district; however, it is near to an area served by the Stayton Fire District. Additionally, the applicants suggest that emergency services exist in Mill City, Gates, and Lyons. No additional risks or costs relating to fire suppression are anticipated. Staff is recommending that the applicants contact the Oregon State Fire Marshall for further guidance. The criteria in (2) and (3) are met. 4. The use will not have a significant adverse impact on watersheds, groundwater, fish and wildlife habitat, soil and slope stability, and air and water quality. The applicants state that since the replacement tower and new equipment shelters, and solar arrays will be constructed within the existing developed area there will be relatively little further disturbances to the soil, slope, and air or water quality. Since the project area is already cleared and graded and the site is relatively flat and stabilized - no new grading or tree removal is required. Given the small equipment footprint and the limited scope of work, the project is not expected to adversely affect watersheds, groundwater, fish or wildlife habitat, soil or slope stability, or air and water quality. The criterion is met. 5. Any noise associated with the use will not have a significant adverse impact on nearby land uses. The project site is located in remote timber land and not near any settlements or dwellings and the site will be unstaffed, thus generating little additional traffic and is not anticipated to contribute to any forms of excessive noise that might impact nearby land uses. The criterion is met. 6. The use will not have a significant adverse impact on potential water impoundments identified in the Comprehensive Plan, and not create significant conflicts with operations included in the Comprehensive Plan inventory of significant mineral and aggregate sites. The applicants argue that the proposed modifications to the public communications facility will not have a significant adverse impact on potential water impoundments identified in the Comprehensive Plan. The site is not located within or adjacent to any designated potential impoundment areas, nor will the facility's design or construction interfere with water storage, flow, or quality. The applicants also argue that the facility does not create significant conflicts with operations included in the Comprehensive Plan's inventory of significant mineral and aggregate sites because the location is outside of any mapped mineral or aggregate resource areas. Furthermore, the limited footprint and operational nature of the facility ensures it will not restrict access to, or extraction of, such resources in the future. The criterion is met. 8. Based on the above findings it has been determined that the applicant’s request meets all applicable criteria for a and is, therefore, APPROVED, subject to conditions. Brandon Reich Date: November 26th, 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.