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setback from the river has not been considered appropriate for Eugene because the community has wanted proposed developments to be considered on a case-by- case basis. She said future refinement plans will establish additional e setback criteria for the Greenway. Answering questions from Ms. Ehrman and Ms. Bascom, Ms. Brody said the DLCD Field Representative for this area indicated that the term "precluding the requested" and the other changes recommended by the staff are acceptable to the DLCD. Replying to a question from Mr. Holmer about Section 9.260 (4) on page 2 of the ordinance, Ms. Brody said the natural vegetative fringe of the river should be protected and improved but the DLCD probably would approve the deletion of "and enhancement." Ms. Wooten said she does not know how the term "greatest possible degree" will be interpreted. Responding to her concern, Ms. Brody said Statewide Goal 15 does not define "greatest possible degree. II She said there wi 11 be some subjectivity in its interpretation but the proposed revisions give guidance and the standards in the code are clear about what should be protected in the Greenway. Mr. Sercombe added that each proposed development wi 11 be evaluated. Ms. Brody said the Eugene Park.s Master Plan includes a recommendation that a use management plan will be developed for the Greenway. The Planning Department could begin a refinement plan for all the Greenway within the city's boundaries in a year. Answering questions from Mr. Hansen, Ms. Brody said the revisions require that the natura 1 vegetative fringe along the river be protected. They prohibit e actions that would harm the fringe, but minor changes, such as a fishing dock or a cleared river bank as in Alton Saker Park, would be permitted. Mr. Sercombe said intrusions into the fringe for water-related or water- dependent uses would be permitted. Ms. Bascom said wise intrusions into the river's vegetative fringe have been made. For example, grass is planted to the water's edge in the George Owens Rose Garden and the river1s bank has been stabilized in several places with rock and stone. She said it is important that such things be allowed. Ms. Brody said the recommended change would not preclude such things. Mayor Obie said Eugene is an urban center and enhancement of the river bank might be included in the design of some developments. Ms. Brody responded that developments must conform to Statewide Goal 15. Mr. Sercombe said all 1 and wi th in the urban growth boundary is considered urban land. New developments that conform to the conditional use permit criteria are permitted. Mayor Obie opened the public hearing. Al Urquhart, 1820 Olive, said he has the same concerns expressed by the DLCD. He recommended approval of the change recommended by the staff, but he suggested the words "precluding the permitted" use be substituted for "precluding the requested" use. He said a requested use may not be permitted. e MINUTES--Eugene City Council October 27, 1986 Page 3