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The applicants have shown on their site plan the location for proposed parking to serve the winery, and is aware that additional parking may be required. The building permit review process will ensure compliance with all parking standards. The criterion is met and shall be made a condition of approval. H. Prior to the issuance of a permit to establish a winery under this section, the applicant shall show that vineyards described in subsection (A) of this section have been planted or that the contract has been executed, as applicable. The Applicant has 15 acres of wine grapes that were planted between 2012 to 2018. No change in the vineyard size has occurred since 2018. The vines have been successfully rooted and are healthy and actively producing fruit at this time. Aerial imagery confirms that the applicant meets the 15-acre minimum. Maintaining 15 or more acres of vineyards shall be a condition of approval. The criterion is met. I. Standards imposed on the siting of a winery shall be limited solely to each of the following for the sole purpose of limiting demonstrated conflicts with accepted farming or forest practices on adjacent lands: 1. Establishment of a setback of at least 100 feet from all property lines for the winery and all public gathering places unless the local government grants an adjustment or variance allowing a setback of less than 100 feet; and 2. Provision of direct road access and internal circulation. The winery will be located within an existing building as shown on the preliminary site plan, labeled "Proposed Winery" and is further than l00 feet from the property lines. The tasting room currently exists in the same building as the proposed winery and is located more than 100 feet from the property lines. Maintaining the setbacks shall be a condition of approval. The applicant’s site plan and aerial imagery indicate that the proposed winery has room for internal circulation and direct access to a public road; Jefferson Fire District approved improvements to the driveway shall be conditions of approval. The criteria are met. J. In addition, the following apply to any permitted winery request: 1. Local criteria regarding floodplains, geologic hazards, the Willamette River Greenway, solar access and airport safety; 2. Regulations of general applicability for the public health and safety; and 3. Regulations for resource protection acknowledged to comply with any statewide goal respecting open spaces, scenic and historic areas and natural resources. The proposed winery in not located in a known FEMA floodplain, nor is it located in a known geologic hazard zone, nor is it in the Willamette River Greenway. The property, however, is located in a Sensitive Groundwater (SGO) zone. The applicants state they will comply with the above requirements. The criterion is met. 8. Based on the above findings, it has been determined that the request satisfies all applicable criteria and is, therefore, APPROVED. Brandon Reich Date: September 5th, 2025 Planning Director/Zoning Administrator If you have any questions regarding this decision contact George Brandt at (503) 588-5038. Notice to Mortgagee, Lienholder, Vendor or Seller: ORS Chapter 215 requires that if you receive this Notice, it must promptly be forwarded to the purchaser.