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Goal 7 -Areas St;b~ect to ~Tatt~~'al nisaste~•s and ~-~azards. This goal requires that in areas of natural hazards, such as landslides a~~d floods, develap~1~ents must incorporate appropriate safeguards. L!'letro Plan Polie}~ C-~: Local governments shall require site-specific soil surveys and eologic studies where potential problems exist. when problems are identified, local g governments shall require special design considerations and construction measures be taken to offset the soil and geologic constraints present, to protect~1jife and property, and to protect environmentally sensitive areas." Page lYl-C-7. The site is not in a flood lain or flood~~1a . It is level and not subject to slides. The goal does P y not address artificial hazards, such as those from traffic, industrial activity, or excavation. The a licant has addressed the problem of noise, safety, air quality and compatibility with nearby . PP ... . industrial act~v~t~es by proposing a large buffer of nanres~dent~ally-designated land to the east of the existin resin Iant. ~ In addition, the applicant has proposed to fence and Landscape the g P . entire western boundary of the property, consistent with wetlands regulations, to provide a bermed and fenced buffer at least 3o feet deep, along with a similar buffer area at least one hundred feet deep clang the northwest boundary. These buffers shall be requirements of this plan amendment, to be .implemented upon site review. Goal 8 -Recreational 11~eeds. ~ This Baal requires planning for recreation areas, facilities and 0 ortunities inappropriate proportions and in such quantity and locations as is consistent with PP the availability of resources. The site is located four blocks due west of Tyson Park see attached ma from Mid-Springfield Refinement Plan}, well within the park's half-mile service P radius. The park provides the neighborhood with open space, softball, picnicking, basketball facilities, and open space. The Springfield area is well-served by the willamaiane Parks and Recreation District, with a complete park system, indoor pools, and athletic facilities. The central Location of the site will make efficient use of these facilities in awell-served part of town. _ Goal 9 -Economic Development. This goal calls for diversification and improvement of the econom . among other things, each community must inventory its stock of buildable Y commercial. and industrial lands, project futi~re need for such lands, and plan and zone adequate acreage to meet the projected needs. 5