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Metro Plan Policy C-4: Local governments shall require site-speck soil surveys and geologic studies where potential problems exist. when problems are identified, local governments shall require special design considerations and construction measures be taken to offset the soil and geologic constraints resent; to rotect life and P P property, and to protect environmentally sensitive areas." Page III-C-7. The site is Hat in a floodplain or ffoodway. It is level and not subject to slides. The oat . ., g does not address art~fic~al hazards, such as those from traffic, ~ndustnal arct~v~ , ar tY excavation. The applicant has addressed the problem of noise, safety, air quality and compatibility with nearby industrial activities by proposing a large buffer of nonresidentiall - . .. ,. Y designated land to the east of the ex~st~ng resin plant. In addition, the , applicant has proposed to fence and landscape the entire western boundary of the property, consistent with wetlands regulations, to provide a bermed and fenced buffer at least 30 feet deep, along with a similar buffer area at least one hundred feet deep along the northwest boundary. These buffers shall be requirements of this plan amendment, to be implemented upon site review. Goal S -Recreational Needs. This goal re wires tannin for recreation areas facilities and q p $ opportunities in appropriate proportions and in such quantity and locations as is consistent with the availability of resources. The Springwood proposal amply provides for these resources. It calls for a day care center, outdoor youth recreational area, and a senior center. The site is located four blocks due west of Tyson Park see attached ma from .. P Mid-Spnngfield Refinement Plan}, well wrth~n the park's half-Hole service radius. The park provides the neighborhood with open space, softball, picnicking, basketball facilities, and open space, The Springfield area is well-served by the willamalane 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 economy, Among other things, each community must inventory its stack of buildable commercial and industrial lands, project future need for such lands, and plan and zone adequate acreage to meet the projected needs. Overall, the Eugene•Springfield area is comparatively well-supplied with industrial land. The March, 19991, Draft Metro Area Industrial Lands Study provides the following figures, based upon a detailed review of all industrially-designated sites within the regional growth boundary: Short-term supply: Short-term demand: Long-term demand: Grass supply: Buildable supply; . 1,947 acres Z28 to 410 acres 650 to 1,170 acres 4,039 acres 3604 acres Springwood Plan Amendment Application Applicant's Proposed Findings March Z4, 1991 Dra#1 Page 5