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OAKLEIOH MEAD0IV ~ •i i °e~ ~ i 1 t. iso e o a a c u o n`;d~lax C. C F O U S I'Z G Findings: The subject site is outside of the Willakenzie Area Plan area. As such, the criterion of this section does not apply. (5) In areas not covered by subsection (4) of this section, the intensification, change of use, or development shall conform with the following applicable standards: (a) Establishment of adequate setback lines to keep structures separated from the Willamette River to protect, maintain, preserve, and enhance the natural, scenic, historic, and recreational qualities of the Willamette Greenway. Setback lines need not apply to water related or water dependent activities as defined in the Oregon Statewide Planning Goals and Guidelines (OAR 660-15-000 et seq.). Findings: A geographical survey and proposed site plan have been provided that display the boundaries of the site and the approximate boundary of the Willamette River Greenway, River Bank, Ordinary High Waterline, and Approximate Floodway Line that clearly indicating the development property is outside the setbacks of Significant Riparian Corridor. (b) Protection of significant fish and wildlife habitats as identified in the Metropolitan Plan Natural Assets and Constraints Working Paper. Sites subsequently determined to be significant by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife shall also be protected. Findings:' The Metropolitan Plan Natural Assets and Constraints Working Paper (Working Paper) does not identify any significant fish or wildlife sites on the subject property, but does identify the Willamette River Corridor as an Anadromous Fish River. The Willamette River is designated as an essential Salmon Habitat by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW). This project is separated from the River by topographic and vegetated buffer zones. Standard precautions will be taken during construction to prevent erosion and sedimentation from leaving the project site. (c) Protection and enhancement of the natural vegetative fringe along the Willamette River to the maximum extent practicable. Findings: The development proposes to minimize the building footprint to as small as possible given the project design requirements. Buildings are placed primarily on the North and West portions of the development site, leaving the remaining land - approximately 20% of the entire site - open and accessible to the River and Greenway path system. Furthermore, agreements have been established between Oakleigh Meadow LLC and the City of Eugene giving responsibility of landscape and natural vegetation maintenance of the Willamette Greenway -June 14, 2013 Page 16 of 20 Oakleigh Cohousing WG 13-0001 1351