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Refinement Plan Amendment - TRS 18-03-03-2-3, Tax Lots 199, 200, 300 January 13, 2004 Page 6 land base and to protect the state's forest economy by making possible economically efficient forest practices that assure the continuous growing and harvesting of forest tree species as the leading use on forest land consistent with sound management of soil, air, water, and fish and wildlife resources and to provide for recreational opportunities and agriculture. Findings: The subject property does not include acknowledged forest lands nor are there any in close proximity to the site. Consequently, the proposed amendment will have no impact on forest uses. Conclusion: The proposal complies with Goal 4. Goal 5: Open Spaces, Scenic and Historic Areas, and Natural Resources: To protect natural resources and conserve scenic and historic areas and open spaces. Findings: The subject property is not listed on any Goal 5 inventory lists. There are no significant natural resources, open space, or scenic and historic areas identified on the site. The City's regulations will protect near-by Goal 5 resources from any development that occurs on the subject property. For example, storm water management requirements will limit any direct impacts on fish habitat from future proposed uses of the site. That requirement will promote efforts to protect Willamette River Salmon recently listed as an endangered species. Conclusion: The proposal complies with Goal 5. Goal 6: Air, Water and Land Resources Quality: To maintain and improve the quality of the air, water and land resources of the state. Findings: Due to the relatively small size of the subject property, the potential number of generated traffic trips, with the consequential impact on air quality, is not significantly different whether the site is used for reSidential or commercial use. The proximity of the site to the commercial node and to 1-5 will promote more shorter, more efficient use of combined vehicle trips. The improvements to the I-5 interchange and Moon Mountain Drive will decrease vehicle idle times, which is when pollutant discharge from vehicles is greatest. The proximity of the site to the Laurel Hill Node will encourage pedestrian, transit and bicycle use between the subject property and the businesses and services located in the node. Importantly, most of the local traffic generated by any future use of the subject property would likely occur elsewhere in the metro area so there should not be a significant net increase in vehicle air pollution due to the proposed amendment. Potential groundwater quality impacts will be mitigated through careful design of storm water runoff systems as required by the EC. Future development of the property will connect into the new storm water and sewer facilities currently under construction as part of the I-5 II-B-6