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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 ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW CASE NO.25-024 APPLICATION: Application of Joel and Theresa Overlund for an administrative review to place a template test dwelling on an 8.83-acre property in an FT (Farm Timber) zone located in the 1500 block of Silver Falls Dr SE, Silverton. (T7S, R1E, Section 35C, Tax Lot 600). DECISION: The Planning Director for Marion County has APPROVED the above-described Administrative Review. EXPIRATION DATE: This decision is valid only when exercised by November 18th, 2029 (four years) unless an extension is granted. The effective period may be extended for two years subject to approval of an extension (form available from the Planning Division). Request for an extension must be submitted to the Planning Division prior to expiration of the approval. WARNING: A decision approving the proposal is for land use purposes only. Due to septic, well and drainfield replacement areas, this parcel may not be able to support the proposal. To ensure 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 applicants shall obtain all permits required by the Marion County Building Inspection Division. 2. Prior to issuance of any building permits, the applicants shall sign and submit a Farm/Forest Declaratory Statement to the Planning Division. This statement shall be recorded by the applicant with the Marion County Clerk after it has been reviewed and signed by the Planning Director. 3. Prior to issuance of any building permits, the two parcels require either combination, or alternatively the recording of covenants, conditions and restrictions recognizing that the second parcel cannot be used to qualify another dwelling. 4. The proposed dwelling shall be located as indicated on the revised site plan submitted on October 20th, 2025. Minor variations may only be allowed upon review and approval by the Planning Director. 5. In accordance to the site plan, and in order to maintain clustering of homesites, the dwelling shall maintain a special 650-foot setback from the nearest edge of the right-of-way for HWY 214, and a special 300-foot setback from the northern property line. Minimum setbacks from the western and southern adjacent properties shall be 20-feet. 6. The proposed dwelling shall meet the fire protection and hazard reductions listed in MCC 17.139.070. 7. The owners shall maintain a fire hazard reduction plan as recommended by the Oregon Department of Forestry. 8. The owners of a dwelling, or structure occupying more than 200 square feet, shall maintain a primary fuel-free break area on land surrounding the dwelling that is owned or controlled by the owner in accordance with the provision in "Recommended Fire Siting Standards for Dwellings and Structures and Fire Safety Design Standards for Roads" dated March 1, 1991, and published by the Oregon Department of Forestry. The dwelling shall have a fire retardant roof. The dwelling shall not be sited on a slope of greater than 40 percent. If the dwelling has a chimney or chimneys, each chimney shall have a spark arrester.