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UNIVERSITY OF OREGON NORTH CAMPUS CONDITIONAL USE & WILLAMETTE GREENWAY PERMIT APPLICATION Findings of fact that address this standard are described under Criterion C for Development Within Willamette Greenway Boundaries. These findings are incorporated by reference herein. (2) To the greatest possible degree, necessary and adequate public access will be provided along the Willamette River by appropriate legal means. Findings of fact that address this standard are described under Criterion E for Development Within Willamette Greenway Boundaries. These findings are incorporated by reference herein. (3) The intensification, change of use, or development will conform with applicable Willamette Greenway policies as set forth in the Metro Plan. Findings of fact that address this standard are described under Criteria A-E for Development Within Willamette Greenway Boundaries. These findings are incorporated by reference herein. (4) In areas subject to the Willakenzie Area Plan, the intensification, change of use, or development will conform with that planÈs use management considerations. The subject site is not within the boundaries of the Willakenzie Area Plan. Therefore, this criterion is not applicable. (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.). The subject property does not have an established Willamette Greenway setback line. As illustrated on Sheets L01 Regulatory Plan (Exhibit A), the Applicant proposes the establishment of a Willamette Greenway setback line to keep structures separated from the river and to protect, maintain, preserve, and enhance the natural, scenic, historic, and recreational qualities of the Willamette Greenway. The proposed setback line is coterminous with the 100-foot conservation area setback from the top of bank of the Willamette River as established by the /WR Conservation Overlay Zone. Section C.3 of Goal 15 sets out use management considerations and requirements for local plans and implementing measures. Subsection (k) provides for the Greenway setback. Other relevant considerations include providing adequate public access to the river, protection of significant fish and wildlife habitat, and enhancing and protecting the natural vegetative fringe along the River. Through establishment of the setback line, this criterion is satisfied. (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 Cameron McCarthy INITIAL SUBMITTAL | February 21, 2018 79