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Exhibit A The most recent version of the Metro Plan was adopted by Springfield on May 1 t, 1986 (Ordinance No, 5329), by Eugene on April 23, '1986 (Ordinance No. 19382) and by Lane County on J:~e 11, 1986 (Ordinance No. 709) after numerous public meetings, public wor~kshops and joint hearings of the Springfield, Eugene and Lane County Planning Commissions and Elected Officials. This version of the Metro Plan contained Policy #13, Chapter III, Section D, which states: "The taking of an exception shall be required ~f a non-water-dependent transportation facility requires placing of fill within the Willamette River Greenway Setback." On September 4, 1984, the Springfield City Council adopted Ordinance No. 5261, enacting the requirements of SDC 25.060 Greenway Setback in compliance with the stand,ds of Section C3 of Goal 15. The Springfield Planning Co~ission and Springfield City Council conducted public hearings on these standards. All legislative pubhc hearings are pubhshed in the Springfield NEWS at least 20 days prior to the hearing date. The Metro Plan is the "land use plan" required by this goal; the Springfield Development Code is the "implementation measure" required by this goal. The Plan, at Chapter Section D, Policy #13, and the SDC at Article 25 require this goal exception, consistent with OAR_ 660-004-0022(5). Requirements under Goal 2 are met by the consistency of Plan policy with SDC standards, and the exception process of Part II(c). Goal 3 - Agricultural Lands TNs goal does not apply within adopted, acknowledged urban growth boundaries, The City of Springfield does not have any agricultural zoning districts. The proposed exception and plan text amendment are not related to agricultural lands; the land area subject to the proposed exception is zoned Park and Open Space and/or is un-zoned state highway right of way. Goal 4 - Forest Lands This goal does not apply within adopted, acknowledged urban growth boundaries. The City of Springfield does not have any forest zoning districts. The proposed exception and plan text mendment are not related to agricultural lands; the land area subject to the proposed exception is zoned Park and Open Space and/or is un-zoned state highway right of way. Goal 5 - Open Spaces, Scenic and Historic Areas, and Natural Resources To conserve open space and protect natural and scenic resources. The proposed exception would allow ODOT to place a temporary- bridge within the Greenway Setback Line, including fill, which also includes a small portion of the Whilamut natural area and remove the detour bridge after completion of the permanent replacernent bridge. The right of way has some well established trees and understory 4