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Goal 7 - Areas Subject to Natural Disasters and Hazards: To protect life and property from natural disasters and hazards. The applicant's findings indicate that the site is not subject to flooding, geological hazards or other recurrent natural disasters. The subject parcels are not located within known areas of natural disasters or hazards. The site is outside the 500-year flood zone and is not subject to hazards normally associated with steep slopes, wildfires, or tsunamis. Other hazards, such as earthquakes and severe winter storms can be mitigated at the time of development based on accepted building codes and building techniques. Based on these facts, the proposed designation will not result in development in areas normally associated with natural disaster or the damage and loss of life normally associated therewith. Therefore, the amendment is consistent with Statewide Planning Goal 7. Goal 8 - Recreational Needs: To satisfy the recreational needs of the citizens of the state and visitors and, where appropriate, to provide for the siting of necessary recreational facilities including destination resorts. Goal 8 ensures provision of recreation facilities to the citizens of the state. As stated by the applicant, the proposed designation will not impact provision of recreation facilities: "The designation change and the consequent use of the property will not remove any land designated or needed for recreational uses. Future allowed uses under a commercial designation should not create any additional demand to designate land for recreational uses." Access to recreation opportunities will not be affected as a result of the proposed amendment. Therefore, the amendment is consistent with Statewide Planning Goal 8. Goal 9 - Economic Development: To provide adequate opportunities throughout the state for a variety of economic activities vital to the health, welfare, andprosperity of Oregon's citizens. The subject property is located within the East Laurel Hill Area, and adjacent to a proposed commercial node within that area. Goal 9 further states that, "Comprehensive plans for urban areas shall: 3. Provide for at least an adequate supply of sites of suitable sizes, types, locations and service levels for a variety of industrial and commercial uses consistent with plan policies." The proposal is consistent with the Metro Plan's Economic Element policies as found in evaluation of EC 9.8424(1)(b) and incorporated herein by reference. The amendment is, therefore, consistent with statewide planning Goal 9. Goal 10 - Housing: To provide for the housing needs of citizens of the state. The Metro Plan amendment to shift 1.38 acres of land from being designated Low-Density Residential to Commercial does not hinder the ability to provide for the housing needs of the community. The fact that the useable area of the site is limited to 9000 square feet, equivalent to a maximum of two residential lots at the current Eugene Code minimum lot size, demonstrates the limited potential of the site to contribute to serving the area's housing needs. Planning Division Staff Report 7 September 2004 Paee 5 of 13 (RA 04-1 and Z 04-4) 7