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acres of open space within the planning area. Open space is provided within the linear &ainage corridors, in several areas designated for wetland mitigation and natural resources, and within the Bonneville Power Administration powerline corridor right-of-way, The Royal planning area abuts the 400 acre 1135 wetland restoration area and is visually and functionally integrated with that open space feature. 24. Policy 2 (Willamette River Greenway, River Corridors, and Waterw, ay Element Page III-D- 4) "Land use regulations and acquisition programs along river corridors and waterways shall take into account all the concerns and needs of the community, including recreation, resource, and wildlifb protection, enhancement of river corridor and waterway environments; potential fbr supporting non-automobile transportation; opportunities for residential development; adjoining uses; and other compatible uses." Amendments to the Bethel-Danebo Plan require that the Royal Avenue Specific Plan serve as the basis for development regulations and infrastructure improvements -within the Royal Avenue Specific Plan area. The Royal Avenue Specific Plan provides for an open drainage system that preserves much of the existing waterways and creates one new waterway. The drainage corridors are planned as a link:ed open space system that provides for numerous recreational and resource values. The drainage corridors will provide space for wetland protection, enhancement, and mitigation; for plant and animal habitat; and for a 1.5 mile bicycle and pedestrian route. The drainage corridors will also provide a development amenity fbr adjacent low-density residential, medium-density residential and commercial development. 25. Policy 5 (Willamette River Greenway, River Corridors, and Waterway Element Page 4) "New development that locates along river corridors and waterways shall be limited to uses that are compatible with the natural, scenic, and environmental qualities of those water features." Uses adjacent to waterways in the draft plan include low- and medium-density housing, neighborhood-scale commercial development, wetland mitigation and natural resources areas, bicycle and pedestrian trails, parks, and streets. Design and development standards in the amendments to the Eugene Code that implement the Royal Plan attempt to insure compatibility by eliminating the potential fbr the edges of waterways to be lined with fences, ~hereby reducing physical and visual access to the channels. 26. Policy' 2 (Environmental Design Element Page III-E-3) " Natural vegetation, natural water features, and drainageways shall be protected and retained to the maximum extent practicable, considering the economic, social, environmental, and energy consequences in the design and construction of urban developments. Landscaping shall be utilized to enhance distinctive natural features." The site has been extensively disturbed through agricultural activity; little natural vegetation remains Exhibit A - 12