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discussion of consistency of these amendments with Goal 5. The overall impact of applying the policies in the proposed amendments to the West Eugene ~Uetlands Plan, if they are approved, is to continue to protect the majority of wetlands and waterways in the Plan area in the manner established by the original Plan. This includes protecting natural vegetation on the most valuable wetland sites and restoration of native habitat on suitable restoratian sites. Based upon the level of protection of these provisions, the amendments are consistent with this polic . Y Summary Conclusions: Metro Plan Consistency The findings above indicate consistency with all applicable Metro Plan policies. The ro osed . pp amendments meet the criterion of Metro Plan consistency. Section 9.145(2}fib}: "The plan amendment is consistent with remaining portions of the refinement plan;" in ~ngs: The West Eugene Wetlands Plan contains the following applicable Goals (related findings follow each Goai): Goai 3.1 "Protect and enhance water quality, wildlife habitat, flood storage sediment and toxicant removal and other wetland functions and values." The criteria in proposed Policy 3.17 for designating wetlands sites for portions of sites} includes criteria for protection andlor restoration of wetlands, which will prevent disturbance of wetlands, water features and natural vegetation an those sites. By protecting wildlife habitat, water quality and vegetation on sites that meet these criteria, these proposed amendments are consistent with the above goal. Croal 3.2 "Minimize economic hardship on private property owners due to protection of wetlands and other valuable environmental resources." The criteria proposed in these amendments far designating wetland sites for portions of sites} include criteria for identifying sites for future development. They include one criterion development criterion 6}that recognizes sites that are of particular importance to the economic development of West Eugene. This criterion can be used to recognize outstanding economic features of a site that contribute significant) to the economic y development of the area. These criteria are designed to preserve development values on sites where environmental values are low and development values are high. The amendments leave intact various provisions and policies addressing economic development values that are contained in the West Eugene Wetlands Plan. These provisions support Goal 3.2. No new policies are introduced that contradict Goal 3.2. Policy Amendments Ordinance, Exhibit C (Refinement Plan Amendment Findings) Page 3