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DOWNTOWN RIVERFRONT LAND USE COMPONENTS CA 19-1, RA 19-1, Z 19-5, WG 19-3, ST 19-3, and SDR 19-2 19,2019 established by the 100-foot /WR conservation setback in EC 9.4920(1)(c)(1.) or affect inventoried Goal 5 Water Resources. Pursuant to EC 9.4920(5) (a) and (d), areas which the applicant has shown to be developed prior to November 14, 2005, are excluded from /WR conservation areas. As demonstrated on Sheets R1.0 Regulatory Plan (Exhibit B.1), the subject site contains buildings on a concrete foundation, pursuant EC 9.4920(5) (a), as well as paved and gravel parking areas that serve administrative and operations uses in adjacent buildings, pursuant to EC 9.4920(5)(d), that were developed prior to November 14, 2005; the date specified in EC 9.4920(5). Sheet R1.0 Regulatory Plan illustrates "/WR Prior Developed Areas" consistent with EC 9.4920(5); and, "/WR Conservation Areas" and "/WR Conservation Setback Areas." The proposed amendments do not affect established protections. These areas will remain subject to the provisions of the /WR overlay zone. Through the applicant's concurrent zone change request to implement the proposed zoning designations, the existing /WR overlay zoning will remain applicable. Protection of this Goal 5 resource will therefore remain the same; regardless of the proposed amendments. Scenic and Historic Areas The Eugene Goal 5 Water Resource Conservation Plan and the Goal 5 Inventory and Metro Natural Assets & Constraints Working Papers, specifically the Scenic Site Working Paper and the Archeological Sites Working Paper, do not identify any scenic or historic resources on the subject site. None of the buildings located on the subject site are listed as City of Eugene Historic Landmarks nor are they listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Based on these findings, there are no inventoried Goal 5 historic resources or listed historic resources on the subject site. Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 358.653 obligates state agencies and political subdivisions of the state to consult with the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) to avoid inadvertent impacts to historic properties for which they are responsible, including those resources listed and eligible to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The statute does not provide specific standards or criteria, so, as a practical matter, any project that involves a property that meets the 50-year guideline at the time of construction must be reviewed through SHPO consultation. Projects which trigger review include significant alterations, additions, demolition while maintenance activities are generally exempt. The statute also applies if an agency is selling or transferring property out of public ownership. In 2011, EWEB commenced a process of decommissioning surplus facilities on its riverfront headquarters site. In accordance with ORS 358.653, EWEB submitted clearance forms for three buildings on the site: ■ The Vehicle Repair Shop (1949): Determined likely Not Eligible for Listing in the National Register ■ The Warehouse/Operations Building (1952): Determined Eligible for Listing in the National Register ■ The Steam Plant Pump House (1931): Determined Eligible for Listing in the National Register (Adverse Effect) ■ Standby Steam Plant (Steam Plant) (1931): Determined to be historically significant and Eligible for Listing on the National Register of Historic Places On December 12, 2011, SHPO signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with EWEB to mitigate for adverse effects associated with the decommissioning including demolition of the Steam Plant Pump House. City of Eugene FINAL SUBMITTAL 18