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7. In order to approve the adjustment, the criteria found in Chapter 17.116.020(A) of the Marion County Code (MCC) must be satisfied. These include: 1. The proposed development will not have a significant adverse impact upon adjacent existing or planned uses and development; and The applicants are proposing to adjust the special setbacks required to establish a dwelling adjacent to parcels in active timber management. The proposal is not expected to interfere with the current forest operations as the parcel as the location of the dwelling has been cleared of trees and a buffer of trees still exists between the proposed dwelling and the neighboring parcel to the west. The use is expected to be consistent with the residences on neighboring lands. Adjusting the special setbacks from 200 feet to 85 feet still leaves some separations between uses while not inhibiting the applicant’s development potential. The criterion is met. 2. The adjustment will not have a significant adverse affect upon the health or safety of persons working or residing in the vicinity; and This proposal will not affect the health or safety of the residents or workers; the proposal is consistent with other residential uses on adjacent properties. The criterion is met. 3. The adjustment is the minimum necessary to achieve the purpose of the adjustment and is the minimum necessary to permit development of the property for the proposed use; and The adjustment of 200 feet to 85-feet for the western boundary is the minimum necessary to permit the development of the proposed future dwelling. The buildable area on this property is limited due to the steep slopes and other topographical features. The applicants are attempting to locate the dwelling further than 85 feet from the property line if they can manage to find a location for the septic system. Therefore, 85-feet will be the minimum necessary if the other homesite does not work. The criterion is met. 4. The intent and purpose of the specific provision to be adjusted is clearly inapplicable under the circumstances; or, the proposed development maintains the intent and purpose of the provision to be adjusted. The purpose of the adjustment is to allow the applicants to place a dwelling, septic system, well and other features needed to establish a dwelling site while attempting to keep as much distance from the neighboring property line as possible. This adjustment still maintains reasonable setbacks which maintains the intent of the zone. The criterion is met. 8. Based on the above discussion, it has been determined that the request satisfies all applicable criteria and is, therefore, APPROVED. Brandon Reich Date: July 24th, 2026. Planning Director/Zoning Administrator If you have any questions regarding this decision, contact Gillian Peden 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.