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21 The r,;,., ^~: v:,,o~,~ a~.~- e .... et Field Ai~og Noise Exposure <br /> ~ ..... ~ ..... ~-' ly April 2000 ........... ~ n~n was found to be <br /> .... v ........... ~ Ana sis, x, ..... ~ ~, <br /> in compliance with state ~og noise st~d~ds by the State of Oregon <br /> p~ Q lity' t ....... ~n~ <br /> De ment of Environmental ua :n ...... j ..... <br /> <br /> b. Proposed Amendments to Existing Goal 6 Policy #1 <br /> Issue: Amend existing Policy 1 (new policy C.25 on page 23 of Exhibit B) as <br /> follows: <br /> "Springfield, Lane County, and Eugene shall consider downstream impacts for <br /> water quality when planning for urbanization, flood control, urban storm runoff, <br /> recreation, an~ water qt:a!/ty and recreational needs in near proximity to ~ the <br /> Willamette and McKenzie Rivers." <br /> <br /> Staff Analysis: The proposed changes would limit the consideration of <br /> downstream impacts to only those that affect water quality. The existing policy <br /> language already addresses water quality and is worded to allow broader <br /> consideration of downstream impacts. <br /> <br /> Recommendation: No change. <br /> <br /> c. Proposed Amendments to Existing Policy 36 <br /> Issue: Amend existing Policy 36 (new policy C.29 on page 24 of Exhibit B) as <br /> follows: <br /> "The air, water, and land resource quality of the metropolitan area has not been <br /> assessed since adoption of the Metro Plan in 1982. Prior to the completion of the <br /> next Metro Plan update, the air, water, and land resource quality of the <br /> metropolitan area w;.!! mus~t be assessed." <br /> <br /> Staff Analysis: The first sentence of the proposed amendment to existing policy <br /> 36 is a finding, and not appropriate language for a policy. A number of studies <br /> have been completed that address air, water, and land resource quality for various <br /> portions of the metro area, although there has not been a systematic metro-wide <br /> assessment. Proposed amendments to existing air quality findings 4, 5, and 6 <br /> (new findings 26 and 27 on pages 23 and 24 of Exhibit B) update references to the <br /> status of air quality in the metro area. <br /> <br /> The proposed verb change from "will" to "must" would not change the meaning <br /> nor effect of the existing policy. <br /> <br /> Recommendation: No change. <br /> <br />Metro Plan Periodic Review Text and Diagram Amendments Staff Notes Page 18 of 28 <br /> City Council Agenda page 320 <br /> <br /> <br />