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Sloped lands in the Metro area were considered in the 1999 Technical Su 1 and Demand . Pp Y Analysis as constrained lands and these areas were assigned a lower level of develo ment. This p ~s due to the need to address the natural conditions, vegetation and draina a issues in slo ed g p areas that make development more diff cult and less intensive than in flat land areas. In addition the building permit processes of the Eugene and Springfield and the State Buildin Cade address . g se~sm~c issues and unstable soils. Therefore, these amendments are consistent with Goal 7. Goal 8 -Recreational Needs; To satisfy the recreational needs of the citizens of the state and visitors and, where appropriate, to provide for the siting of necessary recreational facilities including destination resorts. The Residential Land and Housing Study does not directly address recreational needs. However s the Residential Land and. Housing Study discounted the available residential vacant land b 32 Y percent ~n part to account for areas that would be reserved for open space, parks, and other natural areas. Therefore, these amendments are consistent with Goal $ Goal 9 -Economic Development; To provide adequate opportunities throughout the state for a variety of economic activities vital to the health, welfare, and prosperity of Oregon's future. The proposed Metro Plan amendments do not change any commercial or industrial plan dia ram .. g designations or any econam~c policies of the Metro Plan. Therefore, the amendments will not affect Metro Plan compliance with Goal 9. Goal to -Housing: To provide for the housing needs of citizens of the state. This analysis is divided into two sections. First, are f ndings showing how the proposed policies axe consistent withe Goal 10. Secondly, is an analysis of the Residential Land and Housing Study and its consistency with the Administrative Rule that implements Goal 10, aAR 66Q-Q8. All the proposed amendments to the Residential Land Use and Housing element address the broad direction in Goal 10 to "provide for the housing needs of citizens of the state", while not an exhaustive listing, below are some of the major policies and how they address Goal 10. The proposed amendments are organized into the topics of; • Residential Land Supply and Demand • Residential Density • Housing Type and Tenure • Design and Mixed Use • Existing Housing Supply and Neighborhoods Affordable, Special Need, and Fair Housing • Coordination Each of these topics and the policies contained in each address specific elements of the broad 7 -Findings in Support of Metro Plan Amendments