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<br />incorporated herein by reference, in the context of the plan amendments the proposal is consistent
<br />with these policies. Specifically, the applicant's preliminary no-rise analysis indicates Option B
<br />would decrease the base flood elevation and Option A would increase the base flood elevation by
<br />0.02 feet, which does not meet the no-rise requirement. However, the applicant has not submitted a
<br />detailed analysis and the modeling will be run again when the design is refined for the permitting
<br />process to meet the no-rise requirement. ODOT also requires its bridges to meet the no-rise
<br />requirement. Therefore, in the context of a plan amendment, these policies are satisfied.
<br />Additionally, the specific details of the development will be appropriately addressed during local
<br />and state requirements, subject to applicable approval criteria and related standards.
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<br />Additionally, both the cities of Springfield and Eugene have adopted ordinances to regulate the
<br />construction within floodplains and floodways outside of rights-of-way. The applicant will be
<br />required to apply for the necessary permits which can be conditioned to enSlJre appropriate
<br />floodplain and floodway construction and mitigation. Furthermore, ODOT's own project rules
<br />require that the proposal result in a no-rise of flood elevation.
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<br />The following findings are regarding consistency with other applicable refinement plans
<br />(TransPlan, Riverfront Park Study, Laurel Hill Plan) that are not proposed to be amended:
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<br />TransPlan
<br />TransPlan was adopted as a refinement to the Metro Plan. The 1-5 bridge and roadway is identified
<br />within TransPlan, therefore, determination of consistency with TransPlan is necessary. However, it
<br />is noted that the applicable TransPlan policies have been incorporated into the Metro Plan under the
<br />Transportation Element policies above. The applicable TransPlan policies are as follows: TSI
<br />System-Wide Policies, Policy 1; TSI Roadway Policies, Policies 1-3; and TSI Goods Movement
<br />Policies, Policy 1. Therefore, the findings for Metro Plan policies F.I0, F.14, F.15, F.16, and F.29
<br />are incorporated herein by reference to demonstrate compliance with these applicable policies of
<br />TransPlan.
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<br />As previously mentioned, comments were received stating that the applicant's response to
<br />TransPlan Goals 1 and 2 (Metro Plan, Transportation Element, Goal 1 and 2), Objective #3, and TSI
<br />Roadway Policy #1 do not demonstrate that these goals and objectives have been met. To
<br />summarize, Goals 1 and 2 support a transportation system that supports choices in modes of travel
<br />that will reduce reliance on the automobile and that enhances quality of life and economic
<br />opportunity by being balanced, accessible, efficient, safe, interconnected, environmentally
<br />responsible, etcetera (see TransPlan Chapter 2, page 3 and Metro Plan pages III-F-l and 2).
<br />According to the TransPlan (Chapter 2, page 3), a goal is "a broad statement of philosophy that
<br />describes the hopes of the people of the community for the future of the community. A goal may
<br />never be completely attainable, but is used as a point to strive for." A goal is not something for
<br />which an application is measured against. Similarly, an objective is "an attainable target that the
<br />community attempts to reach in striving to meet a goal. An objective may also be considered as an
<br />intermediate point that will help fulfill the overall goal." Whereas a policy, which is a "statement
<br />adopted as part of TransPlan to provide a consistent course of action, moving the cOlnmunity
<br />toward attainment of its goal," can be used for determining consistency with the TransPlan. As
<br />such, compliance with the goals and objectives, as measured through application of the policies, is
<br />determined under the Metro Plan, Transportation Element policies above. Regarding TSI Roadway
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<br />Exhibit A - Findings
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