Land Use Public Hearings
Please Note: In order to conform to COVID-19 protocols, there is limited seating available in the hearing room. We ask that any interested person (or representative) wishing to provide comments or testimony in person attend by themselves.
You can also comment or testify during the hearing by phone by pre-registering on the following website:
Public Hearing Registration no later than 4:00 pm on the day before the Hearing. If you wish to view a live stream of the hearing please visit: CCTV Video Streaming
Submitting Written Testimony or Requesting Information via Email:
Policy on Written Testimony and/or Additional Written Comments Submitted for Public Hearings
Any form of communication (mail, fax, email, etc.) for a land use hearing must be received in the Planning Division office by 4:00 p.m. the day prior to the hearing. If you must submit written testimony or comments or request information via email, make sure you receive confirmation that the email was received. It is possible the county's anti-virus or spam software will block an email or slow delivery. Either request a reply or call our office to confirm at (503) 588-5038. If you have questions or need information on a particular case, call our office and ask to speak to the staff contact for that case. Written comments can be submitted via email at planning@co.marion.or.us or via
us mail to:
Marion County Planning Division
5155 Silverton Rd NE
Salem, OR 97305
Marion County Board of Commissioners
Click on this link for hearings being held before the
Marion County Board of Commissioners
Day and Time: Wednesdays; 9:30 AM
Location: Senator Hearing Room, first floor, Courthouse Square Building, 555 Court St. NE, Salem
Note: Hearing dates, time and location are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. The schedule listed below may not be complete. Confirmation with Planning Division staff at (503) 588-5038 is advised.
Marion Board of Commissioners Schedule
February 24, 2021
Case: Zone Change/Comprehensive Plan Change/Partition 19-005
Request: To receive testimony on a request to change the zone from SA (Special Agriculture) to AR-2 (Acreage Residential - 2 Acre Minimum) with an exception to statewide Goal 3 (Agricultural Land) and Goal 14 (Urbanization) on a 20.46 acre parcel, and then a partition to divide the 20.46 acre parcel into three parcels containing 2 acres, 2 acres, and 16.46 acres each on property located in the 2400 block of 62nd Avenue SE, Salem.
Staff contact: Joe Fennimore; gfennimore@co.marion.or.us
Notice of Public Hearing
Hearings Officer's Recommendation
Applicant's Supplemental Information
Board of Commissioner's Decision
Marion County Hearings Officer
Day and Time: Thursdays; 2:00 PM
Location: Senator Hearing Room, first floor, Courthouse Square Building, 555 Court St. NE, Salem
Note: Hearing dates, time and location are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. The schedule listed below may not be complete. Confirmation with Planning Division staff at (503) 588-5038 is advised.
Marion County Hearings Officer Schedule
May 13, 2021
Zone Change 21-003
Request: to receive testimony on a request to change the zone from CR (Commercial Retail) to CO (Commercial Office) on a 2.54 acre property located in 4712 Silverton RD NE., Salem. (T7S, R2W, Section 17BB, Tax Lot 4600 & 4700).
Staff contact: Ryan Dyar; rdyar@co.marion.or.us
Notice of Public Hearing
Applicant Statement
Site Plan
Zone Map
Staff Report
May 13, 2021
Zone Change 21-002
Request: to receive testimony on a request to change the zone from CR (Commercial Retail) to CO (Commercial Office) on a 0.53 acre property located in 4080 State Street SE., Salem. (T7S, R2W, Section 30CD, Tax Lot 5100).
Staff contact: Austin Barnes; abarnes@co.marion.or.us
Notice of Public Hearing
Applicant Statement
Site Plan
Zone Map
Staff Report
April 29, 2021
Case: Conditional Use 20-044
Request: To receive testimony on the appeal of the Planning Director's denial of a conditional use to establish a farm experience program for youth and families as a commercial activity in conjunction with farm use on a 74.5 acre property in an EFU (Exclusive Farm Use) zone, located at 21465 Arbor Grove Rd NE, St. Paul.
Staff contact: Lindsey King; lking@co.marion.or.us
Notice of Public Hearing
Appeal
Decision of Reconsideration
Staff Decision
April 1, 2021
Case: Conditional Use 21-004
Request: Application of Youth With A Mission for a conditional use for a phased remodel and expansion of the existing campus on a 31.72 acre parcel in an AR (Acreage Residential) zone located at 7085 Battle Creek Road SE, Salem.
Staff contact: Joe Fennimore; gfennimore@co.marion.or.us
Additional Supplemental Information
Application
Geotech Report
Notice of Public Hearing
Hydrogeology Review
Site Plan
Staff Report
Transportation Impact Study
Zone Map
Information submitted during Open Record Period ending 4/29/2021
Supplemental Staff Comments
Public Response
Applicant Response
Site Plan
March 4, 2021
Case: Zone Change/Comprehensive Plan Change/Property Line Adjustment 21-001
Request: Application of Wing Properties, LLC, and Shane and Terry Meyerhofer to change the zone from EFU (Exclusive Farm Use) to I (Industrial) and to change the comprehensive plan designation from Primary Agriculture to Industrial, with an exception to Statewide Planning Goal 3 (Agricultural Land) on a 3 acre portion of a 5 acre parcel, and then to adjust the property lines on a 2.71 acre parcel, a 5 acre parcel, and a 5.43 acre parcel to create a 4.71 acre parcel and an 8.43 acre parcel on properties zoned EFU and Industrial located at 17802 and 17874 Shank Road NE, and 13306 Whiskey Hill Road NE, Hubbard.
Staff contact: Lindsey King; lking@co.marion.or.us
Notice of Public Hearing
Application
Site Plan
Staff Report
Zone Map
