On page 5, "Corridors and Connections", amend the first sentence to read:

"By creating greenways and trails along existing waterways, a connected system can be established via the Amazon Channel from Spencer Butte to the edge of the west Eugene wetlands study area boundary."

On page 7, under section "Area Covered", in the second paragraph:

Delete the phrase in first sentence: "its western reach at Fern Ridge Reservoir" and replace with "the edge of the west Eugene wetlands study area."

On pages 7-8, under section "Area Covered":

Delete the sentence which reads: "The secondary study boundary is, more-or-less, the remainder of the Amazon Creek drainage basin."

On page 8, under the section "Area Covered": add a new paragraph at the end of the "Area Covered" section to read:

"The maps and text of this plan apply only to the west Eugene wetlands study area shown on Map No. 2. References in the goals, policies, and recommended actions which allude to the study area, Plan area, or Amazon Basin refer to the primary study area and areas lying entirely within the Metropolitan Plan jurisdictional boundary. The only portion of this Plan which applies to the area lying west of the Metropolitan Plan jurisdictional area, labeled "Western Amazon Drainage Basin" on Map No. 2, is the section titled, "West Amazon Drainage Basin" found on page __ in Chapter Four, "Development and Mitigation".

On page 8, last sentence in the top paragraph, amend to read:

"It is within this area that additional mitigation efforts and related public improvement projects will occur."

On page 8, under "Relationship to Other Plans and Policies", second paragraph:

Delete the entire paragraph.

On page 13, Map No. 2, Study Area:

Amend the legend to replace the "primary study area" with the term, "west Eugene Wetlands Study Area", and replace the term, "secondary study area" with the term, "other areas".

On page 17, amend policy 3.10 to read:

"Include provisions for protection of rare plants in ordinances developed and applied to wetlands identified for protection on Map #3."

On page 17, delete policy 3.14.

There is no easy way for this policy to be implemented. Any land use actions in this area are rural in nature and would be covered by the County's rural code and the Oregon Forest Practices Act. This area is outside the urban transition area covered by intergovernmental agreement between Lane County and the City of Eugene.

On page 18, recommended action 3.1:

Amend to read: "Acquire all sites recommended for protection or mitigation where there are willing sellers."

On page 22, delete recommended action 3.12

The County has done this through amendments to its Exclusive Farm Use zoning district.

On page 22, delete recommended action 3.13

Because the following recommended action is being recommended for deletion in the "urban reserve" areas outside the urban growth boundary, this recommended action should also be deleted.

On page 22, delete recommended action 3.14

This recommended action is not necessary. Within the urban transition area (within the urban growth boundary, the City and County have an intergovernmental agreement covering land use regulation and administration. As the UGB is amended, newly added urban transition areas will fall under the agreement. There is no easy means of administering more complex requirements outside the UGB.

On page 25, Map No. 4, Conceptual Plan:

Delete colors outside primary study area, except show water features, including Fern Ridge Reservoir. Also change the legend to refer to "Study Area Boundary" as the "west Eugene wetlands study area boundary".

"This area is shown on Map No. 2. Other than statements in this section, the Western Amazon Drainage Basin is not intended to be affected by any portion of the Plan. "This area is included in the Plan to identify lands which may be available to help meet mitigation needs within the west Eugene wetlands study area and the greater Eugene region. Land acquisition in this area will occur only from willing owners who chose to sell land after an independent appraisal has been obtained which determines the fair market value of that land. Owners may chose to sell land outright, a conservation easement or donate land under a voluntary program. There is nothing in this Plan which prohibits owners from participating in a regional mitigation bank: or seeking to sell mitigation credits or rights on the open market.

"Goal

aa	Allow some of the region's wetland mitigation needs to be met through enhancement and restoration of wetlands in the Western Amazon Drainage Basin.

"Policies

bb	Use cooperative arrangements with private land owners to acquire lands, conservation easements, or land donation through voluntary programs and negotiations with willing sellers.
bb	Seek restoration and enhancement of wetlands for mitigation purposes based on the following factors: a) presence of hydric soils, b) indication of past wetland conditions, c) proximity to water features, d) proximity to the floodplain, and e) capability of providing adequate wetland hydrology.
bb	Attempt to minimize impacts of the mitigation program on adjacent uses by providing buffers within the boundaries of land purchased and enhanced or restored or through cooperative programs which are acceptable to adjacent land owners.

"Recommended Action

cc	Use cooperative arrangements with private land owners to implement this plan. Keep affected parties informed of the plan implementation and amendment process.

On page 53, Map 5, Land Acquisition Priorities, drop all colors in secondary study area, as well as 4th priority in legend. Retain only water features, including Fern Ridge Reservoir outside primary study area.

On page 55, Map No. 6, Public Facility Projects, omit all projects (#14, #15, #16) and bicycle path and A Channel bank or Channel Restoration indications outside the primary study area boundary.

On page 59, recommended action 7.5:

Delete the reference to the "Coyote Creek" basin.