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After receiving the recommendation from the Planning Commission, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on the record to consider approval, modif~catian, ar denial of the amendment. Gn November 9,1999, notice of this hearing was mailed to the applicant, persons who had requested notice, and the neighborhood association. These processes afford ample opportunity for citizen involvement consistent with Goal 1, Therefore, this amendment complies with Goal 1. Goal 2, Land Use Planning; To establish a land use planning process and policy framework as a basis for all decision and actions related to use of land and to assure an adequate f actual base for such decisions and actions. This application to amend the JeffersonlFar west Refinement Plan diagram is consistent with refinement plan amendment provisions found in the Metro Plan, as codified in EC 9.138 - 9.148. The JeffersonlFar Nest Refinement Plan is a refinement of the Metro Plan, an acknowledged comprehensive plan pursuant to provisions specified by the Land Conservation and Development Commission. The amendment, and the process for reviewing the amendment application, followed the procedures outlined in the Eugene Code,1971, thus conforming with the established land use planning process consistent with Goal 2. Therefore, this amendment complies with Goal 2. Goal 3, Agricultural Land: ~'o preserve and maintain agricultural lands. There are no agricultural lands, by zoning, designation or use, included with or affected by this application. Therefore this Goal is not relevant and the amendment does not affect Metro Plan compliance with Goal 3. Goal 4, Forest Land; To conserve forest lands by maintaining the forest rand base and to protect the state's forest economy by making possible economically e~cient forest practices that assure the continuous growing and harvesting of forest tree species as the leading use on forest land consistent with sound management of soil, air, water, and fish and wildlife resources and to provide for recreational opportunities and agriculture. There are no forest lands, by zoning, designation or use, included with or affected by this application. Therefore, this Goal is not relevant and the amendment does not affect Metro Plan compliance with Goal 4. Goal 5, Open Spaces, Scenic and Historic Areas, and Natural Resources: To conserve open space and protect natural and scenic resources. Exhibit B - 3