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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 th e end of this report. NOTICE OF DECISION CONDITIONAL USE CASE NO. 25-034 APPLICATION: Application of James and Amy Terhaar for a conditional use permit to convert an existing structure into a temporary medical hardship dwelling on an 18-acre parcel in an FT (Farm/Timber) zone located at 21268 Hazelnut Ridge Road NE, Scotts Mills (T6S; R1E; Section 36B; Tax lot 100). DECISION: The Planning Director for Marion County has APPROVED the above-described Conditional Use application subject to certain conditions. EXPIRATION DATE: This conditional use permit is valid only when exercised by September 24th, 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. RENEWAL: This permit may be renewed for successive one-year periods if the applicant submits to the Planning Division, on an annual basis, a new Primary Care Provider Certificate which indicates that the hardship situation continues. The Planning Division will mail renewal forms to the property owner approximately two months prior to permit expiration. CONDITIONS: Once the approved use is established the following conditions must be continually satisfied: 1. The applicant shall obtain approval for all required permits from the Marion County Building Inspection Division. 2. The applicant shall obtain all septic permits or authorizations as required by the Marion County Septic Department. 3. The applicants are advised that this permit is granted for a period of one year and must be renewed for succes sive one year periods upon submittal of a Primary Care Provider Certificate verifying that the hardship conditions continue. In addition, for shared septic systems every five years the Marion County Building Inspection Division requires a septic evaluation prior to renewal of hardship conditional uses. 4. The applicants are advised that a Conversion Dwelling Removal Hardship Agreement that specifies that the use of the converted dwellings is temporary and that it will be removed/disconnected after the hardship ceases will be required as a condition of approval. 5. The address for the Conditional Use Medical Hardship dwelling shall be: 21271 Hazelnut Ridge RD NE Scotts Mills, OR, 97375. 6. The address of the replacement dwelling shall be changed to: 21269 Hazelnut Ridge RD NE Scotts Mills, OR, 97375. 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 other local, state or federal agencies. This decision does not take the place of, or relieve the responsibility for, obtaining other permits or satisfying restrictions or conditions thereon. It is recommended that the agencies mentioned in Finding #6 below be contacted to identify restrictions or necessary permits. The applicant is advised of the following: 7. The applicants should contact the Silverton Fire Department to obtain a copy of the Silver Falls Fire 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. 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 regulations