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a continuous corridor system along the ri dge l i ne of the Basin (continuing a program already underway in the City's south hills) as well as an interconnecting environmental /recreational /storm drainage system throughout the Basin. This policy emphasises the importance' of similar programs existing in the City and their application to the Basin itself. Policy E -3 focuses on public actions which can be taken to protect a sensitive wetland area, which has a variety of rare plants. Policy E -3 identifies public actions which should occur to encourage an appropriate balance between the need to preserve this sensitive natural area and provide for urban development in the Basin. In part, the allocation of a s i g n i f i c a n t quantity of land for special light industrial uses reflects a concern for the retention of open space through the development of a "campus -like" setting for such facilities. To the extent this proposed plan amendment creates a larger light industrial site for this purpose, it advances the policy of Goal #5 as consistent with open space values. Goal 6 -- Air, Water and Land Resources Quality: To maintain and improve the quality of the air, water and land resources of the state. Discussion: The nodal development concept upon which the Study is ,based, provides for the opportunity to cluster development around service and employment activities which positively affect land and air quality of the area. This responds to direction established through the Metropolitan Plan. The issue of water *quality is specifically addressed through proposed Policy C -3 which would direct the City to conduct study of appropriate measures to control storm run-off. The discussion of this policy notes that a balance must be maintained between the protection of the bottom land in the Basin from storm run -off and the need to maintain an adequate moisture level (both quantity and quality) for vegetation in the protected natural areas. Little significant impact upon air, water and land resource quality can be anticipated by the reallocation of industrial lands through the proposed plan amendment. Creation of a large special light site may facilitate single ownership and control over siting of facilities, thereby increasing the ability to develop more unified and e f f i c i e n t waste control measures. Goal 7 -- Areas Subject To Natural Disasters And Hazards: To protect life and property from natural disasters and hazards. Discussion: The Study provides detailed discussion of potential natural hazard areas in the Basin. Policy A -4 would direct the City to utilize land use mechanisms such as planned unit developments, site review procedures and cluster subdivisions to respond to these hazard areas. Policy C -3 would direct the City to conduct an analysis and implement appropriate measures to deal with urban level storm - run -off from the Basin. This policy notes that care should be taken to ensure that appropriate moisture levels ( quantity and quality) be maintained to protect vegetation in the natural area. Goal 8 -- Recreational Needs: To satisfy the recreational needs of the citizens of the state and visitors. (See also discussion of park and trail systems under Goal 5.) Discussion: The Special Study contains. discussion of both passive and active recreati on'al needs for the Basin. It sets forth public policy which will assist in preserving sensitive natural areas and corridors, and A-5