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2. Another public workshop was held on December 5,1995 to present revised staff recommendations for amendments to the public. Again, notice was sent to all affected property owners and more than 900 interested parties. Citizen and agency comments from this workshop were incorporated into the staff recommendations forwarded to the Eugene and Lane County Planning Commissions. 3. 0n March 18,199G, a public hearing was held before the Eugene and Lane County Planning Commissions regarding these amendments to the west Eu ene g 'Wetlands Plan. Notice was sent to all affected property owners, all owners and occupants within 400 feet of affected properties, affected neighborhood groups and more than 900 interested parties. Bright orange notices were posted next to each affected property regarding the hearing. 4. 0n December 17,1997, a second public hearing was held before the Eugene Planning Commission and the Lane County Planning Commission regarding four specific plan amendments. Notice was sent to all affected property owners and all who requested to receive notice, and all who participated in the Planning Commission proceedings. Notice was sent out more than 20 days before the hearing. The amendments and supporting documents were pasted on the City of Eugene's world wide web Homepage before the hearing. 5. Gn February 18,1998, a public hearing was held before the Eugene City Council and the Lane County Board of Commissioners regarding these amendments. The record was held open for 14 days until March 4,1998} for written comments. Notice was sent to all affected property owners and all who requested to receive notice, and all who participated in the Planning Commission proceedings. Notice was sent out more than 20 days before the hearing. The amendments and supporting documents were posted on the City of Eugene's world Wide web Homepage before the hearing. we find that the opportunities for citizen involvement detailed above are beyond what is necessary to achieve consistency with Goa11. Goa15 ~ Gpen Spaces, Scenic and Historic Areas, and Natural Areas The purpose of Goal 5 is to protect natural resources, and conserve scenic and historic areas and open spaces. 1n addition to the Goal, the Land Conservation and Development Commission has adopted an administrative rule to aid local government in achieving the requirements of the Goal. The original Goal 5 Rule, DAR 6~0, Division 16, was adopted in 1991; revisions to the Goal 5 Rule were adopted in 199 as 4AR 6~0, Division 23. The 1991 Goal 5 Rule continues to a 1 pp Y topost-acknowledgment plan amendments, such as the west Eugene wetlands Plan amendments, initiated before September 1,199. Policy Amendments ordinance, ~Fxhi~it ,B (Statewide Planning Goal Findings) page ,~