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(b) When a local government changes the types or intensities of uses or public facilities and services within an area approved as a "Reasons" exception, a new "Reasons" exception is required; The taking of goal exceptions requires and results in amendments to the Metro Plan (ORS 197.732(8) defines an "exception" as a comprehensive plan provision, including an amendment to an acknowledged comprehensive plan). The exception provides for the continuation of the existing use of 1-5 by motor vehicles for interstate mobility and commerce purposes. The ne\\' 1-5 Willamette River bridges are needed to accommodate that use. The new bridges will be replacement bridges to the decommissioned 1-5 bridge and Canoe Canal bridge, which are part of the 1-5 interstate highway facility whose existence is identified in the Transplan. As such, the new bridges will not be providing a use that does not already exist. OAR 660-004-0022 Reasons Necessary to Justify an Exception Under Goal 2, Part II(c) An exception under Goal 2, Part ll(c) can be taken for any use not allowed by the applicable goal(s). The types of reasons that mayor may not be used to justify certain types of uses not allowed on resource lands are set forth in the following sections of this rule: ... (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 consideration or on adjacent land or water areas; ... The new bridges would be located in the same location as the decommissioned and detour bridges, although they would require minor shifts of alignment and reconnection of portions of the Franklin Boulevard northbound and southbound on and off ramps as dictated by bridge design. The Whilamut Natural Area of Alton Baker Park lies west of the 1-5 right-of-way in Eugene and the Eastgate Woodlands portion of the Whilamut Natural Area lies east of the 1-5 right-of-way in Springfield. Since the project area includes portions of both parks where they are adjacent to 1-5 and north of the Willamette River, unless otherwise differentiated, this area will be referred to as the Whilamut Natural Area and Eastgate Woodlands for the remainder of these findings. The area adjacent to ODOT's right-of-way is used as open space. This area contributes to the protection of natural, scenic, and recreational greenway values, including fish and wildlife habitat, water quality, protection from flooding, and public recreation. Because the replacement bridges and associated fill will be located within existing ODOT right-of- way, which is outside of the Whilamut Natural Area and Eastgate Woodlands, there will be no reduction in the amount of permanent open space available at the parks. Because the bridges replace an existing, structurally defective bridge and existing 1-5 facility, there will be no change in use of this area. Existing park and river users are accustomed to experiencing interstate travel at this location. The bicycle-pedestrian path linking Eugene and Springfield will continue to traverse Exhibit A - Findings Page 5