AR25-048 Staff Decision - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

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. 25-048 APPLICATION: Application of Kay Thomas III and Susan Kay Huston for an administrative review to determine the number of legal lots on two tax lots of 3.24-acres and 0.12-acres in an AR (Acreage Residential) zone located at 25397 Taylor Park Rd SE, Lyons (T9S; R2E; Section 15BA; Tax lots 500 & 600). DECISION: The Planning Director for Marion County has determined that there are TWO LEGAL SEPERATE parcels of land in the area comprised of tax lots 500 & 600 of section 15BA, but the tax accounts do not reflect the legal property lines. EXPIRATION DATE: This decision is valid only when exercised by December 30th, 2027, unless an extension is granted. The effective period may be extended for one year subject to approval of an extension. Request for an extension must be submitted to the Planning Division prior to expiration of the approval (form available from the Planning Division). 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 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. 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 # below be contacted to identify restrictions or necessary permits. The applicant is advised of the following: 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 regula- tions the Director must deny the application. Anyone who disagrees with the Director's decision may appeal the decision to a Marion County hearings officer. The applicant may also request reconsideration (one time only and a $200.00 fee) on the basis of new information subject to signing an extension of the 150-day time limit for review of zoning applications. A public hearing is held on appeals subject to the appellant paying a $250.00 fee. Appeals must be in writing (form available from the Planning Division) and received in the Marion County Planning Division, 5155 Silverton Rd. NE, Salem by 5:00 p.m. on December 30th, 2025. If you have questions about this decision contact the Planning Division at (503) 588-5038 or at the office. This decision is effective December 31st, 2025, unless appealed. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS: Findings and conclusions on which the decision was based are noted below. 1. The subject property is designated rural residential in the Marion County Comprehensive Plan and zoned AR (Acreage Residential). 2. The subject property is located on the north side of Taylor Park Rd SE, roughly 1.25-miles east of the intersection of Taylor Park Rd and Pioneer Rd SE following the path of the road. The western boundary of the subject area follows the east line of the northwest quarter of the northwest quarter of section 15. There are two tax lots within the subject area: tax lot 500 & 600. The subject area was impacted by the 2020 Beachie Creek wildfires and is now vacant and clear of trees. Prior to the fires, there was a dwelling in the northeast corner of the area and the rest of the land was filled with dense tree coverage. No previous land use cases involved the subject area.