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B. Evaluation Section 9.260(2)(a): To the greatest degree possible, the intensification, change of use, or development will provide the maximum possible landscaped area, open space, or vegetation between the activity and the river. As indicated above, there is not much in the way of vegetation to be lost on the subject site itself. The existing landscaped area open space and vegetation between the activity on this site and the river will remain as before development. That vegetation is located within Maurie Jacobs Park. Section 9.260(2)(b): To the greatest possible degree, necessary and adequate public access will be provided along the river by appropriate legal means. The parkland immediately to the north of this site provides optimum access to and along the river by its provision of a parking lot with connection to River Road by Fir Lane providing immediate access to Maurie Jacobs Park. Access to the river is also provided by a pedestrian /bicycle path from the culdesac terminating Thomason Lane, Briarcliff Lane to the north, and N. Polk Street located to the southeast. The development proposed here does not alter or change the existing adequate access to the river in this area. Section 9.260(2)(c): The intensification, change of use, or development will conform with applicable Willamette Greenway policies as set forth in the Metropolitan Plan. The following policy for the Willamette River Greenway, River Corridor, and Waterway Element of the Metro Plan are applicable to the subject request: "New development that locates along the river corridors and waterways shall be limited to uses that are compatible with natural, scenic, and environmental qualities of those river features." (Policy 5) This development is not within the Willamette River Corridor itself as contemplated by the above plans and policies. To the extent that language is applicable, the proposed use will be compatible with the river features by virtue of the landscaping that will be placed on site and the existing vegetation and open space between the site and the river. Section 9.260(2)(d): The intensification, change of use, or development will conform with either (i) an adopted refinement plan or ordinance that imposes use management requirements consistent with Statewide Goal 15, or (ii) 2 - FINDINGS OF HEARINGS OFFICIAL (WG 96 -2) C: \FINDINGS \APRIL \WG -96-2.403 (cjm)