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resource and wildlife protection, enhancement of river corridor and waterway environments; potential for supporting non-automobile transportation; opportunities for residential development; adjoining uses; and compatible uses. The proposed code amendment is linked directly to City approval of a TDM plan for Autzen stadium. Application of the code amendment will be contingent on significant increases in the number of people who use transit, who ride bikes, and who walk to the stadium for major events. 3. Policy 2 (Environmental Design Element Page III-E-3) Natural vegetation, natural water features, and drainageways shall be protected and retained to the maximum extent practicable, considering the economic, social, environmental, and energy consequences in the design and construction of urban developments. Landscaping shall be utilized to enhance distinctive natural features. The proposed code amendment would allow the University to count on-site parking already provided in the east stadium parking area and leased areas adjacent to the stadium toward meeting the required number of on-site parking spaces. The City has expressed a strong preference that the University avoid removing trees in the area around Patterson Slough to provide additional surface parking. The code amendment does not exempt Autzen Stadium from compliance with parking area landscaping consistent with sections 9.587 and 9.589 of the Eugene code. 4. Policy 2 (Transportation Element Page III-F-6) The following recommendations are, from a transportation standpoint, geared toward reducing transportation energy demand and improving opportunities for using alternative modes, such as urban public transit, bicycle, pedestrian, and paratransit. These recommendations stress the need to increase. residential densities and to locate places of employment and residences in proximity to one another. f. Development and redevelopment shall be encouraged in designated areas which are relatively well served by the existing or planned urban public transit sytem. g. An active program to develop pedestrian pathways; e. g. sidewalks shall be encouraged, especially in proximity to major activity centers or in conjunction with other modes of travel. The proposed code amendment is consistent with the policy in that it is intended to support increased use of alternative modes. The code amendment relies on the existence of a transit service to the site, and potential for significant increases in the numbers of spectators who will use transit for transportation to major stadium events. Exhibit A to Ordinance No. 20220 - 3