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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. 7. 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). 8. 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. 9. 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 regula- tions 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 consideration 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 February 26th, 2026. If you have questions about this decision contact the Planning Division at (503) 588-5038 or at the office. This decision is effective February 27th, 2026, unless further consideration is requested. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS: Findings and conclusions on which decision was based are noted below. 1. The subject properties are designated Primary Agriculture in the Marion County Comprehensive Plan and correspondingly zoned EFU (Exclusive Farm Use). The primary intent of both this designation and zone is to promote and protect commercial agricultural operations. 2. The properties are located on the east side of Frolov Dr NE, a non-county road, 1,100 feet southwest from the intersection of Frolov Dr with Monitor-Mckee Rd. Tax lot 800 contains a religious organization facility, which most recently received approval for an expansion in 2004 via case AR04-030. The parcel has not changed its configuration since this approval and is considered legal for land use purposes. Tax lot 900 contains a 1971 dwelling and was created as Lot 3 in the Frolov subdivision. The parcel is considered legal for land use purposes. 3. Adjacent properties to the to the west consist of larger parcels engaged in commercial farming operations, with most of the land dedicated to row crops and nursery fields. In all other directions, the parcels are relatively small sized farm parcels (~5 acres or less in size), with the exception of the Bethlehem subdivision 800 feet to the east which is a residential subdivision with a few more churches. 4. Soil Survey for Marion County, Oregon, indicates approximately 99.6% of the soils on subject tax lot 900 are classified as high value. 5. The applicants are proposing to adjust the property lines on a 9.23-acre parcel and a 1.63-acre parcel to create a 6.23-acre parcel and a 4.63-acre parcel. The stated intention of this proposal is to enlarge the church parcel to allow for more onsite parking. 6. Various agencies were contacted about the proposal and given an opportunity to comment. Public Works Land Development and Engineering Permits (LDEP) requested that the following be included in the land use decision.