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2. Amending EC 9.6870 to change the required street width for a street that is not designated on the Street Right-of-Way map from the maximum width for the street’s type to the minimum width for that street’s type. Considering these amendments, the application of the amendments does not result in an unlawful diminution in the area’s supply of commercial or industrial land. Therefore, the amendments are consistent with Goal 9. Goal 10 - Housing: To provide for the housing needs of the citizens of the state. The amendments will not impact the supply of residential lands. Therefore, the amendments are consistent with Goal 10. The amendments do not render any property unusable for residential uses. In fact, some of the amendments increase the amount of property usable for residential use. Specifically, the following amendments will increase the amount of property usable for residential uses: 1. Amending EC 9.6750 to: (a) allow for any intrusion into a special setback except for buildings and surface stormwater management facilities; (b) limit the application of the special setback requirements to situations in which the abutting street is not improved to the width identified in the adopted street right-of-way map or, if not on the adopted map, the abutting street is not improvement with curb, gutter, sidewalk, street lights and street trees; and, (c) change the default special setback width from the maximum width required for the abutting street’s classification to the minimum width required for the abutting street’s classification. 2. Amending EC 9.6870 to change the required street width for a street that is not designated on the Street Right-of-Way map from the maximum width for the street’s type to the minimum width for that street’s type. Considering these amendments, the application of the amendments does not result in an unlawful diminution in the area’s supply of residential land. Therefore, the amendments are consistent with Goal 10. Goal 11 - Public Facilities and Services:To plan and develop a timely, orderly and efficient arrangement of public facilities and services to serve as a framework for urban and rural development. The Eugene-Springfield metropolitan area has an acknowledged Public Facilities and Services Plan (PFSP). The amendments will not result in any change or conflict with the PFSP. Further, the amendments will not affect the City’s provision of any public facilities and services, including the transportation facilities. Therefore, the amendments are consistent with Goal 11. Goal 12 - Transportation: To provide and encourage a safe, convenient and economic transportation system. Goal 12 is implemented through the Transportation Planning Rule (TPR), as defined in Oregon Administrative Rule OAR 660-012-0000, et seq. The Eugene-Springfield Metropolitan Area Legislative Findings 4 of 6 Page