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bridges; construction of the two replacement bridges; reconstruction of the roadway approaches to the bridges (1-5 and ramps); rehabilitation of the project area; and completion of any required mitigation of project impacts. In association with these tasks, the exception further authorizes within the Willamette River Greenway Setback Line the addition and removal of fin within ODOT right-of-way and the removal of fill within a temporary slope easement east of 1-5. This exception satisfies the criteria of Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 660-004-0022(6), Willamette Greenway, and the exception requirements of OAR 660-004-0020 Goal 2 Part II(c) for a "reasons" exception, and pursuant to OAR 660-004-0015, is hereby adopted as an amendment to the Metro Plan text, Policy D.Il, Chapter 111, Section D. In compliance with Metro Plan Policy D.ll, the following provides analysis for a Goal 15 exception. The Land Conservation and Development Commission (LCDC) administrative rule governing goal exceptions, OAR 660-004-0022(6), states that within urban areas, the proposed siting of uses that are neither water-dependent nor water-related within the Willamette River greenway setback area requires exceptions. The rule states the following: (6) Willamette Greenway: Within an urban area designated on the approved Willamette Greenway Boundary maps, the siting of uses which are neither water-dependent nor water- related within the setback line required by Section C.3.k of the Goal may be approved where reasons demonstrate the following: (a) The use will not have a significant adverse effect on the green way values of the site under construction or on adjacent land or water areas,' (b) The use will not significantly reduce the sites available for water-dependent or water-related uses within the jurisdiction; (c) The use will provide a significant public benefit; and (d) The use is consistent with the Legislative findings and policy in ORS 390.314 and the Willamette Greenway Plan approved by LCDC under ORS 390.322. The requirements for Goal exceptions are outlined in OAR 660, Division 4 and are as follows: OAR 660-004-0018 Planning and Zoningfor Exception Areas (4) "Reasons" Exceptions: (a) When a local government takes an exception under the "Reasons" section of ORS 197. 732(1)(c) and OAR 660-004-0020 through 660-004-0022, plan and zone designations must limit the uses, density, public facilities and services, and activities to only those that are justified in the exception; Exhibit A - Findings Page 4