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another accessory structure. Another unusual circumstance of the subject parcel is that it is located in the middle of a very large tract of farmland. The property is addressed off of Quail St NE, but that right-of-way is over a half- mile north of the property. The small size and relative isolation of the subject parcel do not generally apply to land in the same zone. The criterion is met. 3. The degree of variance from the standard is the minimum necessary to permit development of the property for the proposed use; and The applicant stated that the proposed variance from the EFU setback of 20-feet to a setback of 10-feet along the northern property line would be the minimum necessary to permit the construction of the accessory structure. The criterion is met. 4. The variance will not have a significant adverse effect on property or improvements in the neighborhood of the subject property; and The proposed variance would place the accessory structure as close as 10’ to the northern property line. The site plan shows, and application statement explains, that the applicant seeks to place the structure 11’ from the property line, but is requesting a variance to 10’ to account for any slight miscalculations that may occur during construction. The adjacent property to the north is a 175.95-acre farm parcel which is part of the tract of 350-acres of nursery stock being produced around the subject parcel. Immediately adjacent to the northern property line is an access road for the nursery which provides more buffer between the property and the adjacent farm. The nearest dwelling is over 750’ to the north of the subject parcel. The proposed siting of this structure does not appear to have a significant adverse effect on property in the area. Furthermore, the applicant will be required to record a Farm/Forest Declaratory Statement agreeing to avoid activities that could conflict with nearby farm and forest 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 proposed accessory structure will be required to meet building and fire code requirements, which may be more stringent than zoning code requirements, for health and safety reasons. A 10-foot setback will still allow for space between the structures and property line to maintain open area. The criterion is met. 6. The variance will maintain the intent and purpose of the provision being varied. To the north of the subject property is an access road approximately 11’ wide. This strip of land making up the access road provides a buffer to the adjacent agricultural use. Reduction of only the northern setback from 20’ to 10’, in addition to the 11’ access road, will ensure that the actual buffer between uses on the subject property and adjacent agricultural uses will remain as larger or larger than the intended 20’ setback provision. The western, eastern, and southern property lines will maintain 20-foot setbacks. The criterion is met. 7. Based on the above findings, the applicant’s proposal meets the criteria for a variance to the northern property line setback. The variance request is therefore, APPROVED. Brandon Reich Date: May 22nd, 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.