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The proposed amendments do not change the functional classification of an existing or planned transportation facility, do not change the standards implementing a functional classification, do not allow types or levels of land uses which would result in levels of travel or access with are inconsistent with the functional classification of a transportation facility and will not reduce the performance standards of a facility below the minimal acceptable level identified in the TSP. The level of development currently permitted through existing code and zoning regulations will remain the same as a result of this amendment. Therefore, the amendments are consistent with Statewide Planning Goal 12. Goal 13 — Energy Conservation. Goal 13 declares that "land and uses developed on the land shall be managed and controlled so as to maximize the conservation of all forms of energy, based upon sound economic principles." Finding #31. The Metro Plan Energy Element deals with the conservation and efficient use of energy in the metropolitan area and is meant to provide a long -range guide to energy - related decisions concerning physical development and land uses. The Element contains policies (Metro Plan pg. III -J-3) which support Goal 13. The proposed Metro Plan Chapter IV text amendments do not change these policies and will not have a direct impact on efforts to conserve energy. Goal 14 —Urbanization. This goal requires cities to estimate future growth and needs for land and then plan and zone enough land to meet those needs. Finding #32. The Metro Plan "Fundamental Principles and Growth Management Policy" contains growth management and urbanization sections (Sections C and E, pgs. II -C -3 and II -E -1). The proposed Chapter IV amendments do not change the policies contained in these sections. Goal 15 — Willamette River Greenway. Goal 15 sets forth procedures for administering the 300 miles of greenway that protects the Willamette River. Finding #33. The Metro Plan Willamette River Greenway, River Corridors and Waterways Element includes policies for administering the Willamette River corridor as it passes through the Eugene - Springfield area. The proposed Chapter IV amendments do not change these policies. Goals 16 through 19 — Estuarine Resources, Coastal Shorelands, Beaches and Dunes, and Ocean Resources. Finding #34. There are no coastal, ocean, estuarine, or beach and dune resources within the Eugene or Springfield Urban Growth Boundaries or the Metro Plan Boundary. These goals do not apply to this proposal. Conclusion: The proposed amendments to Chapter IV of the Metro Plan are consistent with the statewide planning goals adopted by the Land Conservation and Development Commission. Metro Plan Chapter IV Amendments TYP411 -00001 Exhibit A October 15, 2013 Page 9