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Attention Property Owner: A land use proposal has been submitted for property near where you live or near property you own elsewhere. State law requires that the county notify property owners within a certain distance from this property. The proposal and address of the property is described in the "Application" section below. The decision in this case does not directly affect the zoning or use of your property. If you object to the decision, refer to the "Appeal" section. If you have questions, contact the staff person listed at the end of this report. NOTICE OF DECISION CONDITIONAL USE CASE NO. 24-028 APPLICATION: Application of Marvin Klopfenstein for a conditional use permit to operate a mulching service as a commercial activity in conjunction with farm use on a 9.72-acre parcel in an EFU (Exclusive Farm Use) zone located at 5711 Brooklake Rd NE, Salem (T6S; R2W; Section 16; Tax lot 2100). DECISION: The Planning Director for Marion County has APPROVED the above-described Conditional Use applica- tion subject to certain conditions. EXPIRATION DATE: This conditional use permit is valid only when exercised by November 25th, 2026. The effective period may be extended for an additional year subject to approval of an extension (form available from the Planning Division). Additional extensions may not be granted if the regulations under which this decision was granted have changed since the original approval. WARNING: A decision approving the proposal is for land use purposes only. Due to septic, well, and drain field replacement areas, these parcels may not be able to support the proposal. To be sure the subject property can accommodate the proposed use the applicant should contact the Building Inspection Division, (503) 588-5147. This decision does not include approval of a building permit. CONDITIONS: The following conditions must be met before a building permit can be obtained or the approved use established: 1. The applicant shall obtain any required permits from the Marion County Building Inspection Division. 2. The sales of mulch produced and stored on the property shall be for agricultural use in the local area. 3. All activities and storage for the commercial mulching shall be contained within the area identified on the site plan submitted by the applicant and the storage of logs and debris for uses other than turning into mulch shall not take up more than 25% of the total area dedicated to commercial use. 4. The applicants shall maintain a minimum 20-foot setback from neighboring parcels in agricultural use for any mulch and debris storage piles or areas. Vehicles and equipment are allowed to be parked within this setback. 5. The applicants shall establish and maintain a contiguous vegetative or man-made wind buffer which at the time of planting must be at least 4 feet in height, and then grow to at least 12 feet tall around the perimeter of the area proposed area for commercial use on the applicant’s site plan to mitigate airborne pests and diseases. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS: Once the approved use is established the following conditions must be continually satisfied: 6. The development shall significantly conform to the site plan submitted with the proposal. Minor variations are permitted upon review and approval of the Planning Director. 7. Failure to continuously comply with the conditions of approval may result in this approval being revoked. Any revocation could be appealed to the county hearings officer for a public hearing. OTHER PERMITS, FEES, AND RESTRICTIONS: This approval does not remove or affect covenants or restrictions imposed on the subject property by deed or other instrument. The proposed use may require permits and/or fees from