Item B: Parks, Recreation and Open Space Comprehensive Plan

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~ "r;. I r\ "''1'.,...1 \..I.... August 8, 1988 Agenda Item #3. Page 5 of 9 (v) Harvest timber in a manner that wildlife habitat~ riparian and other significant vegetation will be preserved, conserved. or restored and otherwise result in only the partial harvest of timber beyond the vegetative fringe. The proposed use does not involve the harvesting of timber. Only a few trees are being removed to accomodate the design of the golf Course. (vi) Min imiie vandalism and trespass. The development of ~he property should reduce vandalism and trespass as most users will be present for a specific recreational purpose and the property will be overseen by employees duri n9 the day and by the app 1 i cant, who res i des on the property, duri n9 the 01 ght. (vii) Locate development away from the river to the greatest possible degree. The proposed golf course will extend to the top of the river banK but it will only replace existing, impacted vegetation with landscaping and open space grass. No structures will be bUilt within 1,000 feet of the river. (viii) Protect significant fish~ wildlife habitat and.natural areas. With the exception of the identified wetland. No significant ffsh. wildlife habitat or natural area resources have been identified on the site by the County's inventories (Plan working papers). A'discussion of how the wetland wi 11 be protected occurs wi thi n the PLAN CONFORMITY . section of this decision. Ox) Is compatible with the WHlamette River Greenway based upon the following considerations: (aa) A development which is a mining or a mineral extraction and/or processing operation must include mining or extraction and/or processing methods which are designed to' minimize adverse effects upon water quality, fish and wildlife, vegetation, bank stabHizatiO'n,stream flow, visual quality, noise, safety and to guarantee necessary reclamation. The proposed use does not involve mining or mineral extraction or processing. (bb) Protection, preservation, rehabilitation, reconstruction or restoration of significant historic and archeological resources. No significant historic or archeological resources have been identified on the property by the County's inventory documents (Plan working papers). .