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The Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) received a Notice of the proposed Metro Plan amendment on December 15, 2004, at least 45 days prior to the February 1, 2005 joint planning commission public hearing on the Metro Plan amendment. These processes afford opportunity for citizen involvement during all phases of the planning process. Therefore, the Metro Plan amendment is consistent with Statewide Planning Goal 1. Goal 2--Land Use Planning: To establish a land use planning process and policy framework as a basis for all decisions and actions related to use of land and to assure an adequate factual base for such decisions and actions. This proposal to amend Metro Plan Growth Management Policy 15 is consistent with Plan amendment provisions found in the Metro Plan, as codified in the Eugene City Code, Springfield Development Code and Lane Code. The Metro Plan is an acknowledged comprehensive plan, pursuant to provisions specified by the Land Conservation and Development Commission. Provisions in the Springfield Development Code (SDC 77.010 to 7.110), Eugene City Code (EC 9.118 to 9.136), and Lane Code (LC 12.240) specify the means by which the Metro Plan may be amended. This proposal and the process for reviewing the requested amendment follow the procedures outlined in the Springfield, Eugene, and Lane County Codes, thus conforming with the established land use planning process consistent with Goal 2. The record shows that there is an adequate factual base to support the Metro Plan amendment, as Goal 2 requires. Therefore, the Metro Plan amendment is consistent with Statewide Planning Goal 2. Goal 3~Agricultural Land: To preserve and maintain agricultural lands. Goal 4 Forest Land: To conserve forest lands by maintaining the forest 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. Goal S---Open Spaces, Scenic and Historic Areas, and Natural Resources: To conserve open space and protect natural and scenic resources. Goal 6~Air, Water and Land Resources Quality: To maintain and improve the quality of the air, water and land resources of the state. Goal 7--Areas Subject to Natural Disasters and Hazards: To protect life and property from natural disasters and hazards. Exhibit B: Findings in Support of Ordinance No. PA 1221 Amending the Eugene-Springfield Metropolitan Area General Plan (Metro Plan) to Clarify and Provide Greater Flexibility For Public Safety Service Delivery in the Eugene-Springfield Metropolitan Area (Metro Plan, Growth Management, Policy 15.) Page 2 of 5