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e opment plan provides for identification of natural assets that warrant pro- tection. She said that the refinement plan recommends proceeding quickly with any additional studies needed in order to provide information needed to assess Goal 5 natural assets in the area and provide for their protection. She said that policies in the refinement plan recognize that natural assets exist in the Gateway area, and recommends that the policies and recommenda- tions of the NRSS be carried through. The refinement plan recommends that a comprehensive study of the McKenzie River be done. Regarding transportation issues, Ms. Smith clarified that TransPlan is a long-range planning document. She said that the extension of Pioneer Parkway is included in TransPlan as a project that may occur in 12-20 years. Ms. Smith said that the LCDC rule was adopted after the plan was completed. The rule will cause the City to examine all plans. The Rule does not mandate that traffic on each road will have to be reduced, but rather, that the transportation system will have to work more efficiently. She added that Rule 12 is included in TransPlan. In response to a question from Mayor Morrisette, Ms. Smith said that Rule 12 mandates a 20-percent reduction in vehicle miles traveled per capita from current miles traveled. e Mr. Beyer commented that there has been ample testimony claiming that the refinement plan does not address open space. He said that Willamalane Park and Recreation District offers financial resources for additional studies. He assured the public that the City realizes the importance of the McKenzie River. He said that details will be identified in site plans. He added that because the flood plain remains under federal jurisdiction, it will remain as open space. In response to a question from Mr. Berg, Ms. Smith said that the NRSS offers setback areas depending on the quality of the resources. She said that the McKenzie River has the most stringent requirements for development. The NRSS recommends that a natural resource zone be applied to the area. Ms. Smith presented a map showing the riparian area fringes which carry a 75-foot set- back. Mr. Rust expressed frustration that federally regulated floodways and the NRSS 75-foot setbacks were not shown in the Gateway Refinement Plan maps. In response to Mr. Roberts' question regarding the trigger concept, Susan Daluddung, Springfield Development Services Director, stated that staff has not been given the opportunity to examine and analyze the concept and it is not legally appropriate to provide a staff response on the issue at this time. In response to a question from Mr. Berg, Ms. Daluddung said that Willamalane cannot purchase bicycle pathways until the refinement plan has been adopted. In response to a question from Mr. Berg regarding the assurance of high-qual- ity development, Ms. Smith stated that considerations for high-quality spe- e MINUTES--Joint Elected Officials January 29, 1992 Page 14