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became available. The intent remains to still have a facility in the same location which can be used for group rental events. The existing structure is approximately 4,000 square feet in floor area (including the garage). It is estimated that the size of a new facility in the same location would be in the range of 2,600 to 3,200 square feet. The garden maintenance activities now housed in the existing structure would be moved further away from the river to the southwest corner of the site, in a graveled area now fenced off by a chain link fence and used for maintenance and storage operations. The new community building would be designed so that the total parking requirements would not exceed the 59 parking spaces to be continued on the site. The 1984 plan showed a future outdoor event area with arbor and approach walks. It was planned that events such as outdoor weddings could take place here. The new plan for the park continues this feature for an outdoor event area. Instead of an arbor, a gazebo is shown where weddings, etc. could take place. Approach walks are also included in the new design. The 1984 plan showed a future patio and arbor near the group rental building. The new plan also incorporates an outdoor patio area with the future group rental building. The notion of an arbor has been changed to a similar structure called a pergola. The pergola is longer than what was shown on the 1984 plan, but serves the same function for roses to climb on and provides a strong design element for visitor entry into the rose garden. The addition of more rose beds and viewing paths is consistent with the purpose of the rose garden. It will allow for the growing and public display of heritage and old garden roses. Companion plant beds have been added to extend the late summer interest in the garden. Considering the above and that no changes to the use as a park is contemplated, it can be said that this modification to a Willamette Greenway Conditional Use is consistent with the conditions of the original approval. Section 9.722())W2: The site plan revisions will result in insignificant changes in the outward appearance of the development and impact on the surrounding properties. The proposed changes to the rose garden will not be detrimental or have a negative effect on the surrounding properties. The proposed changes will serve to enhance the outward appearance of the rose garden and is designed to be compatible with the residential character of the neighborhood. All of the rose beds, trees, lawn areas and paths in the northern half of the site will remain the same which is the most visible area to the Willamette River. All significant vegetation in the southern half of the Rose Garden, trees over eight inches d.b.h. and plant buffer along the southern border of the site, will remain intact. The site improvements have been planned to preserve all significant existing vegetation. OWEN ROSE GARDEN (MD 97-6) (eU 84-23) Page 5