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resource and wildlife protection, enhancement of river corridor and waterway <br /> environments; potential for supporting non - automobile transportation; opportunities for <br /> residential development; adjoining uses; and compatible uses. <br /> The proposed code amendment is linked directly to City approval of a TDM plan <br /> for Autzen stadium. Application of the code amendment will be contingent on <br /> significant increases in the number of people who use transit, who ride bikes, and <br /> who walk to the stadium for major events. <br /> 3. Policy 2 (Environmental Design Element Page III -E -3) Natural vegetation, natural water <br /> features, and drainageways shall be protected and retained to the maximum extent <br /> practicable, considering the economic, social, environmental, and energy consequences in <br /> the design and construction of urban developments. Landscaping shall be utilized to <br /> enhance distinctive natural features. <br /> The proposed code amendment would allow the University to count on -site <br /> parking already provided in the east stadium parking area and leased areas <br /> adjacent to the stadium toward meeting the required number of on -site parking <br /> spaces. The City has expressed a strong preference that the University avoid <br /> removing trees in the area around Patterson Slough to provide additional surface <br /> parking. The code amendment does not exempt Autzen Stadium from compliance <br /> with parking area landscaping consistent with sections 9.587 and 9.589 of the <br /> Eugene code. <br /> 4. Policy 2 (Transportation Element Page HI-F-6) The following recommendations are, <br /> from a transportation standpoint, geared toward reducing transportation energy demand <br /> and improving opportunities for using alternative modes, such as urban public transit, <br /> bicycle, pedestrian, and paratransit. These recommendations stress the need to increase <br /> residential densities and to locate places of employment and residences in proximity to one <br /> another. <br /> f. Development and redevelopment shall be encouraged in designated areas which are <br /> relatively well served by the existing or planned urban public transit sytem. <br /> g. An active program to develop pedestrian pathways; e.g. sidewalks shall be <br /> encouraged, especially in proximity to major activity centers or in conjunction with <br /> other modes of travel. <br /> The proposed code amendment is consistent with the policy in that it is intended <br /> to support increased use of alternative modes. The code amendment relies on the <br /> existence of a transit service to the site, and potential for significant increases in <br /> the numbers of spectators who will use transit for transportation to major stadium <br /> events. <br /> Exhibit A to <br /> Ordinance No. 20220 - 3 <br />