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A ' Compliance with Town of Oregon Land Use Plan The Town of Oregon Board recommended denying the Congregation's request for a conditional use permit on the grounds that it did not meet the criteria stated in the town's land use plan, specifically sections 3 d, e, h, i and 4 g of the Oregon Land Use Plan. (See page 19 of Oregon Town Use Plan.) Citations from the Land Use Plan and the Congregation's responses follow: Town Use Plan-3-d). The land does not include important natural features such as wetlands, floodplains, steep slopes, significant woodlands, etc. which would be adversely affected by non farm development. Response to Concerns— This property does not contain significant floodplains or steep slopes. It does contain wetlands and woodlands. The Congregation plans to leave the wetlands undisturbed. Further, the proposed structures would be on the higher ground in the woods. Wherever possible, existing open spaces would be utilized rather than clearing any area for building. Building would be low impact and provide for the continued preservation of the existing woodlot. Town Use Plan-3-e). The lay of the land will allow for construction of a road or driveway that is suitable for emergency vehicle travel. Safe access for the road or driveway onto existing roadways shall be required. Response to Concerns—The Oregon Plan Commission expressed concerns that the driveway leading to and through the property was not adequate. The existing driveway serves a home at the end of the drive. There have been no safety concerns raised about this house because of its drive. Since, according to p. 33 #11 of the Oregon Land Use Plan, "All driveways should be reviewed and jointly approved by the Oregon Area Fire Department, Town Engineer and the Town in order to ensure safe and adequate access to and from the site," we can only assume that this driveway meets county guidelines for safe and adequate access emergency vehicles. The driveway which leads into and through the property is of a similar quality with the majority of driveways to rural homes and farms in the area. Farms with similar access have many more structures at risk than the proposed development and are also located near wetlands areas. (See Appendix B for structure plans). Based on the arguments given by the Plan Commission regarding this issue many of these farms and homes are also at risk. Since many of the rural residences and farms in the area have similar driveways, it seems that this issue does not actually address a legitimate concern but was raised in an effort to discourage the Congregation from purchasing the property. Town Use Plan-3-h). Provision of public facilities to accommodate the proposed development will not place an unreasonable burden on the ability of the Town of Oregon to provide those facilities. The petitioner must demonstrate to the Town that the current level of services in the Town (including but not