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WEWP. The fundamental program developed for Goal 5 compliance essentially remains unchanged. The policies and criteria of the WEWP operate as a tool to further Goal 5 compliance by assisting in determining the significance of wetland resources, the conflicts and the economic, social, environmental and energy values involved in protecting the resource. That analysis approaches the wetlands of West Eugene as part of an interconnected natural system rather than as separate, discrete sites. The focus remains inside the West Eugene Wetlands Special Study Area, keeping in mind that the larger system of which these wetlands are a part extends beyond this and other political boundaries. As detailed in Exhibit C, the amendments are consistent with the applicable policies of the Metro Plan and the West Eugene Wetlands Plan. Those are the same policies previously acknowledged as being in compliance with statewide planning goals; and, in the case of the West Eugene Wetlands Plan policies, deemed to be in compliance with applicable statewide goals by DSL approval of the WEWP as a wetlands conservation plan. The inventory and significance determinations for individual sites meet the DSL requirements, and the plan amendments comply with ORS 196.681 to 196.684 and OAR 141-120. For those reasons, these amendments to the West Eugene Wetlands Plan comply with Statewide Planning Goal 5. Goal 9 - Economic Development. The purpose of Goal 9 is to provide adequate opportunities throughout the state for a variety of economic activities vital to the health, wealth, and prosperity of Oregon's citizens. Methodology for Goal 9 Analysis To address consistency with Statewide Planning Goals 9, the amendments were analyzed to document additions or reductions to the supply of industrial lands within the Metro area, due to these amendments to the Plan. These amendments do not affect any land designated for commercial or residential use. This analysis is based on existing inventory, supply and demand data provided in the Metropolitan Industrial Lands Special Study, as well as on site information not included in this study. The attached tables include areas that involve a change in designation from "protect" or "restore" status to development (an increase in supply), and areas that involve a change from "development" or "undesignated" status to "protection" or "restoration" (a decrease in supply). Designation changes that allow development, but do not affect the inventory of available land are also shown in the accompanying tables. The affected areas were identified and their acreage was calculated using the regional Geographic Information System. In some cases, the acreage figures were estimated using manual calculation methods, while most often computer mapping analysis was used. This information has further been categorized by land use type and Metro Plan designation (see Tables 1 and 2, attached). This information was used to summarize the potential impacts that these refinement plan amendments would have on the existing supply of industrial lands in the Metro area. Narrative summaries of the results of this analysis are included below. Hyundai Site Ordinance, Exhibit B (Statewide Planning Goal Findings) Page 5