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the plan by the end of June would'allow implementation to occur by 1993, in ~ advance of the development season. Mr. Cornacchia asked whether the WEWSAS with the inclusion of the secondary study area was consistent with the Natural Resources Special Study, the Metro Plan, and the Rural Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Gordon answered affirmatively. He said that the plan states that the secondary area contains hydric soils and that an opportunity exists for willing property owners to sell their property for wetland mitigation. In response to another question from Mr. Cornacchia, Mr. Gordon said that Spectra Physics partially prompted resolution of the wetlands problem, in addition to the Clean Water Act, Section 404, and the Food Security Act. He added that there are at least eight other communities in Oregon developing comprehensive wetland plans. Mr. Gordon continued that because of litigation associated with environmental activism regarding filling activities, if a regional permit is not obtained, development in lane County will be signifi- cantly reduced. e e , - Second reading of PA 1019 in the matter of adopting the West Eugene Wetlands Special Area Study, a refinement to the Eu- gene/Springfield Metropolitan General Area Plan adopting a severability clause. For the record to stay open until April 22, 1992 at 5 p.m. Mr. Boles opened the public hearing. B. Public Testimony Ellen Wojahn, 2136 McMillan, representing the Eugene Planning Commission, stated that the approval of the WEWSAS will allow the area to derive solid benefits from a Federal wetlands protection mandate. She commended the study's identification of wetlands which are suitable for development and those which are appropriate for protection. She said that this will increase property owners' certainty regarding future plans for their land. She said that opportunities to expand industrial properties and make them available for development will also result. She said that creating new wetland recrea- tion areas will add new amenities to the area. She said that it is not sur- prising that the plan has received national recognition and financial support from the Federal government. She said that the Eugene Planning Commission supports the adoption of the study. Jim Getten, 87432 Halderson Road, challenged the goals in the WEWSAS and the scientific methods planned to achieve them. He said that the delineation methods used are currently under scrutiny. Mr. Getten said that the land Conservation and Development Commission (lCDC) Goal 1 was violated, and noted that over 100 affected people were not noti- fied. MINUTES--Joint Elected Officials April 8, 1992 Page 9