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The Planning Director has the power to grant conditional uses in the Public zone that described in MCC 17.171.030, subject to all applicable standards. The criterion is met. B. That such conditional use, as described by the applicant, will be in harmony with the purpose and intent of the zone; The purpose and intent of the P (public) zone is to provide regulations governing the development of lands appropriate for specific public and semi-public uses and to ensure their compatibility with adjacent uses. The applicant is the President of the Union Hill Grange. This grange hall is 120-years old, and serves the surrounding community by providing a reasonable cost venue for weddings, birthdays, memorials, and other gatherings. The P zone lists caretaker dwellings as a conditional use. “When authorized under the procedure provided for conditional uses in this title, the following uses will be permitted in a P zone: D. Dwelling for the caretaker or watchman; housing for the staff required for an approved conditional use.” The applicant explains that in the past, when the Grange did not have a caretaker, it was subject to trespass and vandalization. The proposed caregiver dwelling is in harmony not only with the zone, but with the region and historic uses in the area. The criterion is met. C. That any condition imposed is necessary for the public health, safety or welfare, or to protect the health or safety of persons working or residing in the area, or for the protection of property or improvements in the neighborhood. The person working or residing in this area is solely the caretaker of the Grange. The conditions imposed by this decision are related to property permitting of the property to ensure hookups required by the caretaker’s dwelling are all property installed and safe. The presence of the caretaker will ensure the protection of the property and continuation of the grange hall and the public service it provides. The criterion is met. 8. Based on the above findings, it has been determined that the applicants’ request meets all applicable criteria for establishing a campground and is, therefore, APPROVED. Brandon Reich Date: December10th, 2025 Planning Director/Zoning Administrator If you have any questions regarding this decision contact John Speckman 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.