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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 space along the Willamette River,and will facilitate restoration of the riparian corridor adjacent to the river as detailed in the Willamette Greenway Permit findings under EC 9.8815 and the Water Resources Standards Review findings under EC 9.4980,which are incorporated by reference herein. There are no documented occurrences of endangered or threatened plant or wildlife species on the subject site.Therefore,the proposed amendments and zone change are consistent with Metro Plan Policies C.8,C.10,and C.ll. Open Space (Goal 5) C.21 When planning for and regulating development,local governments shall consider the need for protection of open spaces,including those characterized by significant vegetation and wildlife.Means of protecting open space include but are not limited to outright acquisition,conservation easements,planned unit development ordinances,streamside protection ordinances,open space tax deferrals,donations to the public,and performance zoning. The subject property includes 1,460 lineal feet of frontage along the Willamette River.The subject property is located on an outer,scouring bank.The entire river frontage is reinforced with revetments to provide bank stability and protect civil infrastructure.The easternmost edge of the existing,paved Riverbank Trail generally demarcates the top of bank,as shown on Sheets S1.0 and Sl.l Existing Conditions Plans (Exhibit B.l).Narrow bands of riparian vegetation exist,within the revetments, between the Riverbank Trail and the water's edge.Other on-site vegetation consists of trees,shrubs, and groundcovers within parking lot landscape islands and landscape strips adjacent to sidewalks, parking areas,and buildings;and,a narrow strip of shrubs and grasses between the westernmost edge of the Riverbank Trail and developed area: Significant on-site vegetation is limited to the riparian corridor and is shown on Sheets S1.0 and Sl.l Existing Conditions and described in Exhibit G:Riverfront Ecological Analysis and Design Report and Exhibit N:Wetland Delineation Report.The Willamette River adjacent to the development site is identified as a Goal 5 Water Resource.According to ODFW,two salmonid populations listed under the ESA are documented as occurring within the reach of the Willamette River that flows through the project area: Upper Willamette River spring Chinook [Oncorhynchus tshawytscha )and Critical Habitat - federally threatened (FT) Columbia River bull trout (Salvelinus confluntus)Distinct Population Segment (DPS)and Critical Habitat (FT) There are no other documented occurrences of significant wildlife species within the subject site.As shown on Sheet G1.0 Cover Sheet (Exhibit B.l),the proposal will maintain existing open space areas and will result in a significant increase in the amount of landscape and open space areas within the subject site following redevelopment. The subject property currently provides approximately 4.51 acres of open space.The proposed amendments and zone change,the S-DR Zone,as amended,and its associated cultural landscape and open space sub-district,will result in an increase in the amount of open space to approximately 7.07 acres. The 2018 Eugene Parks and Recreation System Plan is a 30-year strategic plan with implementation recommendations for the first 10 years.Within the Parks and Recreation System Plan,a proposed City of Eugene FINAL SUBMITTAL 30July 22, 2019, Work Session – Item 3