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Ordinance Exhibit DOrdinanceExhibitD DOWNTOWN RIVERFRONT LAND USE COMPONENTS CA 19-1,RA 19-1,Z 19-5,WG 19-3,ST 19-3,and SDR 19-2 April 19,2019 The City's land use code (Eugene Code,Chapter 9}specifies the procedure and criteria to be used in considering this proposal,consistent with the City's acknowledged comprehensive plan.This land use application follows specified amendment and permit procedures and fulfills all applicable approval criteria to demonstrate such compliance.In fact,these City-initiated amendments and related land use applications are being reviewed concurrently according to the highest application type (Type V), which involves the most comprehensive,formal review process afforded by the City's land use code. As relevant here,the process for adoption of these amendments also complies with the state's administrative rules under Goal 2,for Post Acknowledgement Plan Amendments (see OAR 660-018). There are no exceptions to Statewide Planning Goal 2 required,and the record shows that there is an adequate factual basis for these amendments,including an extensive record of public participation to date. The Goal 2 coordination requirement is met when the City engages in an exchange,or invites such an exchange,between the City and any affected governmental unit and when the City uses the information obtained in the exchange to balance the needs of residents.To comply with the Goal 2 coordination requirement,the City will engage in an exchange about the subject of these plan amendments with all the affected governmental units.Specifically,the City will provide notice of the proposed action and opportunity to comment to Lane County,Springfield,and the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development.The proposed amendments are therefore consistent with Statewide Planning Goal 2. Goal 3 -Agricultural Lands:To preserve and maintain agricultural lands. Pursuant to OAR 660-015-0000(3)agricultural lands do not include lands located within acknowledged urban growth boundaries (UGB).The entirety of the subject site is located within Eugene's UGB.This Goal is not applicable to the proposal as the subject area and actions do not affect any agricultural plan designation or use.Therefore,this Goal is not relevant,and the proposed amendments do not affect compliance with Statewide Planning Goal 3. Goal 4 -Forest Land:To preserve forest lands. Pursuant to OAR 660-006-0020,Statewide Planning Goal 4 is not applicable within UGBs.The entirety of the subject site is located within Eugene's UGB.This Goal is not applicable to the proposal as the subject area and actions do not affect any forest plan designations or use.There are no forest lands related to the proposed amendments and zone change.Therefore,this Goal is not relevant,and the proposed amendments do not affect compliance with Statewide Planning Goal 4. Goal 5 -Natural Resources.Scenic and Historic Areas,and Open Spaces:To protect natural resources and conserve scenic and historic areas and open spaces. The following Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR 660-023-0250)is applicable to this Post- Acknowledgement Plan Amendment (PAPA)request: OAR 660-023-0250 (3)Local governments are not required to apply Goal 5 in consideration of a PAPA unless the PAPA affects a Goal 5 resource.For purposes of this section,a PAPA would affect a Goal 5 resource only if City of Eugene FINAL SUBMITTAL 16July 22, 2019, Work Session – Item 3