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<br />ATTACHMENT A <br /> <br /> <br />The following reflects changes made to the PROS Comprehensive Plan between the <br />September 2005 draft and the revised November 2005 draft. <br />Changes are based on recommendations from the Eugene Planning Commission. <br /> <br />Planning Commission Recommendation #1 and #2. Chapter I, Section B, Pages 2-3. <br />Formerly: <br />This plan is not intended to have any regulatory effect for land located outside City <br />limits. <br />Successful Park and Recreation networks call for many different types of outdoor <br />environments, including the need for some types of natural areas that may not be found as <br />readily within an urban area. For this reason, several opportunities exist for the City and <br />County to partner in an effort to obtain the best outdoor experience for all stakeholders. <br />Revised to: <br />When identifying parcels for park acquisition, the preference is on obtaining properties <br />that are in close proximity to residents, and therefore within Eugene’s UGB. However, <br />there are some instances when it may become necessary to look outside of the UGB. For <br />example, it is a goal of the PROS Comprehensive Plan to provide a variety of outdoor <br />experiences for Eugene residents, including the rural, natural qualities that one <br />encounters in the Ridgeline Park system. Additionally, there may be times when the type <br />and size of parcels which are sought to provide specific park services are not available <br />within the UGB because of previous development. For these reasons, several <br />opportunities exist for the City and County to partner in an effort to obtain the best <br />outdoor experience for all stakeholders. <br />Adoption of the PROS Comprehensive Plan does not amount to the City exercising any <br />governmental authority outside of the UGB or outside of the City’s limits. The PROS <br />Comprehensive Plan does not have any legal or regulatory effect on land located outside <br />City limits. It is a strategy/planning document that is intended as a guide for the City as it <br />moves forward to meet the recreational and park needs of the City’s residents. Staff will <br />rely on voluntary participation of property owners when acquiring land or purchasing <br />conservation easements. A key objective of the plan is to devise strategies that will not <br />infringe upon the rights of property owners and will stress voluntary participation. Most <br />park and open space protection programs rely on responsible negotiations with willing <br />sellers based on appraisals of fair market value to benefit the public’s and owners’ <br />interests. This does not preclude the City Council from exercising its condemnation <br />powers within the city limits. <br /> <br /> <br />Attachment A to 12/12/05 AIS 1 <br /> <br />