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e e e Responding to questions from Mr. Berg, Mr. Oberst said that the person who initially testified at the Eugene Planning Commission hearing about turtle habitat has not been contacted about this plan. Bill Castillo, ODFW, has reviewed the plan and believes that the plan is acceptable. Noting that the site is used heavily by the public, Mr. Nicholson asked whether the applicant plans to restrict public access. In response, Mr. Oberst said that he does not believe that the applicant intends to restrict site access, except perhaps during the turtle-nesting period. Responding to a question from Ms. Ehrman, Mr. Oberst said that the State has had no experience with a mitigation strategy similar to this. E. Public Hearing Mayor Bill Morrisette opened the public hearing. Appellant testimony Major Defoe, 93370 Highway 99, Junction City, owner of Blue Water Boats, testified as applicant to this request. He explained that he purchased the proposed property with the intent of expanding his existing boat manufactur- ing facility which he was unable to expand at its present location in Spring- field because of a recent nearby mobile home park development. He said that he has worked closely with ODFW representatives on the wildlife mitigation plan that should be more than acceptable for wildlife needs. He testified that the water would be used for boat testing an average of 10-45 minutes per week. He noted that an expanded facility would create many new jobs for the area and pointed out that most of his boats are being sold out of Lane Coun- ty. He urged approval of the plan. Mr. Rust asked for information on the waste products that are used during the boat manufacturing process. Mr. Defoe responded that solvents are the prima- ry waste products used during the process. He assured Mr. Rust that Blue Water Boats meets existing regulations with respect to the use and disposal of those materials. Responding to a question from Ms. Ehrman, Mr. Defoe said that Blue Water Boats currently utilizes Fern Ridge Reservoir and Dexter Reservoirs to satis- fy its current testing needs. An on-site testing facility would save in transportation costs, as well as improve safety. He noted that he does not plan to restrict public use of the site unless vandalism or similar activity dictates that this be done. Responding to a question from Mr. MacDonald, Mr. Defoe noted that testing needs differ seasonally and said that testing would be conducted year-round, but would be concentrated in the fall. Responding to a question from Ms. Dumdi, Mr. Defoe said that the average size of boats manufactured in his facility are 16-20 feet and are primarily pur- chased for family use. MINUTES--Eugene City Council April 29, 1991 Springfield City Council Lane County Board of Commissioners Page 8