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recreational pursuits. However, those that require more manipulation of the landsca e b • ... P y introduction of turf, picnic facilities, botanical display, and facilities to su art cultural events PP are targeted for the west portion of the park. Both plans that will be in place after the re eal of P the 1986 Alton Baker Park Master Plan respond equally to Goals 5, 8 and 15, and re resent an .. P equnlibrxum between those goals in a way that meets the interests of the citizens of Eu ene. g Based on this information, the development and management of the park under the East Alton Baker Park Plan and the west Alton Baker Park Development Plan are consistent with Goal $ and do not affect Metro Plan compliance with Goal $; therefore, the repeal of the 19$6 Alton Baker Park Master Plan is consistent with Goal 8 and will not affect Metro Plan com Hance with P Goal $. Goal 9--Economic Development: To provide adequate opportunities throu haut the state or a g f variety of economic activities vital to the health, welfare, and prosperity of Oregon's citizens. The 198G Plan document makes reference to Alton Baker Park Development as hel in meet the Pg needs expressed in other local plans, including the Eugene Parks and Recreation Plan 19$3 and 1989. The 1989 Plan under "Findings" contains the following statement: "A diverse parks and recreation system is critical to the economic vitality of the community because it increases its potential as a tourist destination. Also, national studies have found that many business and industrial enterprises searching for new locations are as interested in the cultural and recreational aspects of a communit as the . y y are nn the tax abatement and other financial incentives." Alton Baker Park is special because of its size and special features that now exist or are ro osed . PP --amphntheater, canoe canal, Pre's trial, spacious natural areas within urban develo meat, . ~, P batarical display, cultural and educational opport~uuties, etc. Thus park increases diversi of . .. ~ ~' recreational opporriuutnes w~tlun the Metro Plan area. The vmprovements proposed b the two . Y plans that will be ~n place following the repeal of the 19$6 Alton Baker Park Master Plan will continue to add diversity to recreation opportunities in the Metro Plan area, as well as. enhance the already unique recreational opportunities. Therefore, there eal of the 19$6 Alton Baker P Park Master Plan is consistent with Goal 9 and will not affect Metro Plan compliance with Goal 9. Goal 111--Hauling: To provide for thehousing needs of citizens of the state. Housing is inconsistent with past and current plans, and inconsistent with the Metro Plan Diagram for this site. Repeal of the 19$6 Alton Baker Park Master Plan will not char a the . g Metro Plan Diagram designation. Therefore, repeal of the 1986 Alton Baker Park Master Plan does not affect Metro Plan compliance with Goal 10, Goal 11--Public Facilities and Services: To plan and develop a timely, orderl and a rcient Y .ff arrangement of public facilities and services to serve as a framework far urban and rural development. 4