Item 1: Metro Plan Boundary Adjustment - Springfield

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Exhibit E Goal 9: Economic Development To provide adequate opportunities throughout the state for a variety of economic activities vital to the health, welfare, and prosperity of Oregon's citizens. Finding 68: This goal states Comprehensive plans and policies shall contribute to a stable and healthy economy in all regions of the state. Within the Metro Plan area, Lane County, Springfield, and Eugene jointly completed the Goal 9 requirements in the acknowledged Metro Plan document Ch. III Economic Element, section B. No changes to Goal 9 elements are being attempted with this proposal. Lands previously governed under the Metro Plan will be governed under the RCP should this amendment obtain approval. Lane County completed Goal 9 requirements in its acknowledged RCP. Given the above finding, the application is consistent with Goal 9. Goal 10: Housing To provide for the housing needs for the citizens of the State. Finding 69: This goal states plans shall encourage the availability of adequate numbers of needed housing units at price ranges and rent levels which are commensurate with the financial capabilities of Oregon households and allow for flexibility of housing location, type and density. Within the Metro Plan area, Lane County, Springfield, and Eugene jointly completed the Goal 10 requirements in the acknowledged Metro Plan document Ch. III Residential Land Use and Housing Element, section A. No changes to Goal 10 elements are being attempted with this proposal. Lands previously governed under the Metro Plan will be governed under the RCP should this amendment obtain approval. Lane County completed Goal 10 requirements in its acknowledged RCP. Given the above finding, the application is 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. Finding 70: The goal states Urban and rural development shall be guided and supported by types and levels of urban and rural public facilities and services appropriate for, but limited to, the needs and requirements of the urban, urbanizable, and rural areas to be served. A provision for key facilities shall be included in each plan. Within the Metro Plan area, Lane County, Springfield, and Eugene jointly completed the Goal 11 requirements in the acknowledged Metro Plan document Ch. III Public Facilities and Services Element, section H. No changes to Goal 11 elements are being attempted with this proposal. Lands previously governed under the Metro Plan will be governed under the RCP should this amendment obtain approval. Lane County completed Goal 11 requirements in its acknowledged RCP. Given the above finding, the application is consistent with Goal 11. Goal 12: Transportation To provide and encourage a safe, convenient and economic transportation system. Finding 71: Under this goal, transportation a transportation plan shall (1) consider all modes of transportation including mass transit, air, water, pipeline, rail, highway, bicycle and pedestrian; (2) be based upon an inventory of local, regional and state transportation needs; (3) consider the differences in social consequences that would result from utilizing differing combinations of transportation modes; (4) avoid principal reliance upon any one mode of transportation; (5) minimize adverse social, economic and environmental impacts and costs; (6) Page 22 of 24