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such, contribute to a positive visual impact. Also, because a key consideration of the project is providing an aesthetically pleasing solution that recognizes the scenic beauty of the project area, ODOT has considered a range of bridge types and pier options, taking carefully into consideration community input obtained through a public process. At this phase, ODOT has developed two conceptual schematics illustrating the new 1-5 bridges, but ODOT has not developed detailed engineering design plans. Ultimately, selection of the bridge type for each segment will be dependent primarily on aesthetic considerations and budget. The applicant has indicated the public input on the design will also be provided through other public outreach efforts. While construction activities will temporarily impact greenway values, with the reduction in piers and fill, the location of the bridges in the existing right-of-way, and the mitigation measures proposed by the applicant, the new 1-5 Willamette River bridges will have no significant adverse effect on the greenway values of ODOT's right-of-way (if any) or the adjacent park lands and water areas, consistent with this standard. Additionally, specific construction and operational details regarding mitigation of riparian impacts will be appropriately addressed during local permitting processes, subject to applicable approval criteria and related standards. (b) The use will not significantly reduce the sites available for water-dependent or water-related uses within the jurisdiction; ... The two new replacement bridges will not reduce any sites available for water-dependent or water- related uses in Eugene or Springfield because the bridges will be constructed entirely within the same existing ODOT 1-5 right-of-way where the decommissioned 1-5 bridge and temporary detour bridge are located. The new bridges will have one pier each near the center of the river and one pier on or near the south bank (the Canoe Canal on the north side would be spanned completely and these bridges will be perched on fill associated with the roadway). In contrast, the decommissioned bridge has five piers in the water, and the detour bridge has six. At a conceptual level, a net reduction in piers in the water will be beneficial for water-dependent uses. Therefore, in the context of a plan amendment, this standard is met. (c) The use will provide a significant public benefit; and ... 1-5 is the primary north-south highway corridor serving California, Oregon, and Washington. The facility provides for the significant movement of people, freight, and other services, and serves as the backbone for international, interstate, and intrastate commerce. The applicant notes that on average, approximately 49,000 vehicles cross the Willamette River through the Eugene/Springfield area on 1-5 each day, with numbers reaching greater than 63,000. Approximately 16 to 18 percent of daily trips are made by tractor trailer rigs hauling freight. By the year 2030, 1-5 is expected to accommodate approximately 73,000 daily vehicle trips. The connectivity and mobility that 1-5 provides to both the local community and to intrastate and interstate travelers constitutes a significant public benefit. This facility is recognized in the 1999 Oregon Highway Plan and in TransPlan. Therefore this standard is met. (d) The use is consistent with the Legislative findings and policy in 0 RS 390.314 and the Willamette Greenway Plan approved by LCDC under ORS 390.322. Exhibit A - Findings Page 7