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of Land Conservation and Development, as required by EC 9.7415(1) and in accordance with State statutes. On July 3, 2003, notice of the Planning Commission public heating was mailed to the applicant, owners and occupants of property within 300 feet of the subject property, the Cal Young neighborhood group, and other community organizations requesting such notice in accordance with EC 9.7415(2). Notice of the Planning Commission's public heating on the proposed plan amendments was published in the Register-Guard on July 16, 2003 in accordance with EC 9.7735(3). On July 29, 2003, a revised public heating notice was mailed to notify interested parties that the heating date was postponed to August 12, 2003. On August 12, 2003, the Eugene Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on each application. After receiving public testimony from all those present wishing to speak, and with agreement from the applicant, the Planning Commission left the public record open for additional written testimony through August 26, 2003. The Planning Commission provided the applicant until September 3, 2003, to respond with any further rebuttal comments. On September 8, 2003, the Planning Commission reviewed public testimony and began deliberations. On September 15, 2003, the Planning Commission forwarded a recommendation to the City Council. In accordance with Eugene Code provisions, additional public notice was provided concerning the October 13, 2003 public hearing of the City Council. These processes afford ample opportunity for citizen involvement consistent with Goal 1. Therefore, the amendments are consistent with Statewide Planning Goal 1. Goal 2 - Land Use Planning: To establish a land use planning process and policy framework as a basis for all decisions and actions related to use of land and to assure an adequate factual base for such decisions and actions. The record shows that there is an adequate factual base to support this ordinance as Goal 2 requires. Further, the Goal 2 coordination requirement is met. Goal 2 requires that plans be coordinated with the plans of affected governmental units and that opportunities be provided for review and comment by affected governmental units. To comply with the Goal 2 coordination requirement, the City coordinated the adoption of these amendments with all affected governmental units. Specifically, notice was mailed to: Lane County, Springfield, Lane Transit District; Eugene Water and Electric Board; Eugene School District 4J; City of Eugene; and the following state agencies: Department of Land Conservation and Development and Oregon Department of Transportation. There are no Goal 2 Exceptions required for this ordinance. Goal 3 - Agricultural Land: To preserve and maintain agricultural lands. Exhibit F. Page 2