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Eugene will be subject to staff review and the development standards beginning at EC 9.4900 ( /WR Water Resources Conservation Overlay Zone) including review for erosion, vegetation impacts, replanting, and stormwater. With regard to air quality and noise, the viaduct should have a positive effect on air quality and noise by increasing the options for alternative modes of transportation. Finding #36. The proposed text amendment and Goal exception will not alter the environmental protection standards policies cited in Finding #34 or amend the metropolitan area's air, water quality or land resource policies. The design and construction of the proposed bicycle viaduct will be reviewed and monitored by local, state, and federal agencies with authority to evaluate and regulate the environmental impacts of the project on the Willamette River. Finding #37. Approval of the Metro Plan amendment allows for the consideration of fill within the Willamette River Greenway for the purpose of constructing the South Bank Viaduct. Approval of the amendment does not negate the authority of agencies to oversee the design and construction of the viaduct to avoid, minimize or mitigate impacts that the construction and use of the facility might have on water quality in the River. Finding #38. The viaduct project will require a Joint Application Form seeking permission from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Oregon Department of State Lands to conduct construction activities that may impact wetland and riparian resources in the project area. These agencies will add conditions for approval as required to address their concerns if any regarding wetland and riparian protection. Goal 7 —Areas Subject to Natural Disasters and Hazards. Goal 7 deals with development in places subject to natural hazards such as floods or landslides. It requires that jurisdictions apply "appropriate safeguards" (floodplain zoning, for example) when planning for development there. Finding #39. All sites within Springfield and Eugene that are subject to these hazards (floodplain, erosion, landslides, earthquakes, weak foundation soils) are inventoried through a variety of sources. The proposed Metro Plan text amendment and Goal exception does not remove or exempt compliance with Code standards that may apply to development within these hazard areas. Finding #40. FIRM Panel Number 41039C166F shows the project area is affected by the 100 -year floodplain (Willamette River, Glenwood Slough). Finding #41. Within the City of Springfield's jurisdiction, floodplain development is regulated by the Floodplain (FP) Overlay District. The FP Overlay District applies to all areas of special flood hazard. Development proposals within the FP Overlay District are reviewed under Type I procedure and approval is required before construction or development begins within any area of special flood hazard. Within the City of Eugene floodplain development is regulated by development standards beginning at EC 9.6705 through 9.6709. While development within ODOT right -of -way would need to meet these standards the City does not review nor issue permits in ODOT right -of -way. A floodplain development permit is required for development within the Special Flood Hazards Area (SFHA) that is in Eugene but outside of the public right -of -way.. Any development within Attachment 1 -10