Ordinance No. 20234 Exhibit C - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

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. No Plan policies or Plan diagram designations for forest lands are changed by the adop- tion of the Metro Plan amendments or revisions to TransPlan. None of the prDjects in the 20-year Capital Investment Actions project lists are located on land designated for forest use. Forest lands are not impacted by the TransPlan revisions or Metro Plan amend- ments. Therefore, the revisions to TransPlan and the Metro Plan amendments comply with Goal 4. Goal5-0pen Spaces, Scenic and Historic Areas, and Natural Resources: To con- serve open space and protect natural and scenic resources. One project on the constrained list, Project 66, the Jasper Road Extension, is shown on the Roadway Project map to be in an area designated for sand and gravel use, a Goal 5 resource. The project was previously included and acknowledged in the 1986 TransPlan . project list. Pursuant to the Goal 5 rule, OAR 660, Division 23, it may be necessary to conduct an analysis of the economic, social, environmental and energy consequences that could result from a decision to allow a conflicting use. Design and construction plans that will determine the exact placement of this roadway project will include a considera- tion of any applicable Goal 5 resource. Therefore, the revisions to TransPlan and the Metro Plan amendments comply with Goal 5. Goal6-Air, Water and Land Resources Quality: To maintain and improve the qual- ity of the air, water and land resources of tHe Sfa.te. The proposal to adopt revisions to TransPlan and amend the Metro Plan text include poli- cies relating to nodal development, transportation demand management and the encour- . agement of additional-alternative modes of transportation, including transit, bicycles and . pedestrian use. Adoption of these policies is in part related to the need to maintain and improve the air quality of the Metro area. Vehicle emissions is a measure of plan air quality impact. The Eugene-Springfield area is required to meet National Ambient Air Quality Standards for various pollutants. Of primary concern to the transportation system are the standards for carbon monoxide (CO). The region is currently in compliance with the standards for this pollutant. A comparison of the projected performance of the 2015 Financially Constrained TransPlan scenario with 1995 existing conditions shows a 10% decrease in weekday tons of CO emissions. ,Therefore, the revisions to TransPlan and the Metro Plan amendments comply with Goal 6. Goal 7-Areas Subject to Natural Disasters and Hazards: To protect life and property from natural disasters and hazards. Exhibit C Findings in Support of the Adoption of TransPlan 10