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- e e greater impact to vegetation than to wildlife in the area. He explained that the extent of the impact on wildlife is heavily influenced by the frequency of testing. Wildlife does not adapt well to boat usage activity. Responding to a question, Mr. Castillo said that he does not have documented evidence on the impact of boating activity on wildlife but is certain that such research exists. Mr. Walters asked whether a species would be lost entirely under the proposed mitigation strategy. In response, Mr. Castillo said that species existence depends on a variety of factors. Species composition declines whenever de- velopment occurs; the most sensitive species would likely be displaced from the area. Responding to a question from Mr. MacDonald, Mr. Oberst said that he was contacted by the National Fish and Wildlife Service who noted that this area was on the national wetlands inventory and inquired about the site develop- ment proposal. In response to questions about the northwestern pond turtle, they indicated that they are not officially concerned with animals that are not on the Endangered Species list. Mr. Oberst said that this is a proposal for an urban growth boundary amend- ment and briefly reviewed the criteria on which the decision should be based. He noted that at the time of the initial staff presentation to the Spring- field Planning Commission, there was no wildlife inventory of this site on any of the eXisting Metro Plan wildlife inventories. The land was previously zoned for sand and gravel use and has a current, up-to-date sand and gravel permit. Mr. Oberst said that this plan is a compromise proposal for which the juris- dictions will need to determine whether industry and wildlife can co-exist. He noted that if the plan is approved, the site would be new industry and would be subject to additional State and Federal regulations. With respect to spillage, Blue Water Boats has not recorded violations. Responding to questions from Mayor Morrisette, Division Chief Dennis Murphy, Springfield Department of Fire and Life Safety, clarified some issues raised during public testimony. He noted that Springfield has a hazardous materials first response operational system complementary to Eugene's regional response team. Authorization can be instantaneous by calling Salem. He noted that Blue Water Boats has undergone random, hazardous material inspections on a biannual basis and described them as a cooperative partner in fire and haz- ardous materials safe occupancy. Responding to a question from Mr. Green, Mr. Murphy said that the department was not aware of an impact of acetone spillage of this quantity. Mr. Rust moved, seconded by Ms. Dumdi, to postpone the hearing on Good Neighbors Care Center, Inc., until May 6, 1991. The motion carried. MINUTES--Eugene City Council April 29, 1991 Springfield City Council Lane County Board of Commissioners Page 13