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Eugene and Springfield can impose approval conditions as they deem necessary to protect fish and wildlife habitats to the extent practicable, consistent with the need to provide a new 1--5 Willamette River crossing relevant to the Transportation Element policies identified above. The applicant is also proceeding with an Environmental Assessment as required by NEP A, which will assess the proposals environmental impacts. The applicant will also need floodway/floodplain development permits from the City of Eugene and Springfield. Additionally, as previously stated, the applicant will be conducting additional public outreach efforts regarding the aesthetics of the bridge design. Based on the findings above, the proposal complies with this standard in the context of a plan amendment. Additionally, further review during the local and other permitting processes will address the details of the proposal for the impacts to the resources Metropolitan Plan Natural Assets and Constraints Working Paper through compliance with applicable approval criteria, related standards, and any necessary conditions of approval. Use Management Standard 8. The natural vegetative riparian fringe along the Willamette River, as identified on the Willakenzie Area Plan Natural Resource Area Map, shall be protected and enhanced to the maximum extent practicable. The Willakenzie Area Plan Natural Resource Area Map identifies portions of the project area, including the temporary storage area proposed in the Whilamut Natural Area, as a natural resource area. The applicant states that the riparian vegetation removed will be limited to the nlinimum area necessary for construction and staging activities, and as required by the cities of Eugene and Springfield regulations, as previously discussed. Following construction, cleared areas will be revegetated and returned to existing conditions to the extent practicable. As discussed. under Metro Plan Policy E.2 (see Exhibit A), which is incorporated herein by reference, the applicant proposes several other measures regarding site construction, site preparation and coordination with stake holders to minimize impacts to the riparian area. Therefore, in the context of a plan aInendment, this standard is met. In addition, the natural vegetation riparian fringe along the Willamette River will be further protected as the specific details of the development will be further addressed during local and state requirements, subject to applicable approval criteria and related standards. Use Management Standard 9. Scenic qualities and viewpoints, as identified in the Metro Plan Natural Assets and Constraints Working Paper shall be preserved. Portions of the project area are identified as scenic areas, specifically the Willamette River and portions of Alton Baker Park adjacent to 1-5. The new replacement bridges will be located within ODOT's 1-5 right-of-way in essentially the same location as the decommissioned bridge. Furthermore, the reduction in the number of piers and fill would have a positive effect on scenic qualities. Therefore, in the context of a plan amendment, the proposal will have no substantial negative effect on the scenic qualities of these scenic areas or on any viewpoints. Exhibit B - Findings Page 8