East Fork Amazon Headwaters; OPRD Local Govt Grant 2008

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14. TIMELINESS a) Is there an immediate need or threat of facility closure because of non - compliance with state and fed- eral laws? b) Describe any actions under consideration that could result in a lost opportunity or facility becoming unavailable for public use. c) Is there a threat to losing the available local match or the ability of local project sponsor not being able to complete the project within 2 years? d) When will work begin and when will the project be complete? The threat of loss of this site is very real and imminent. The property is owned by a Portland developer, and is zoned for single family development, and although there are significant development constraints, a recent land use development application came very close to approval. Approval was only denied due to insuffi- cient data about soil stability. The owner has proposed to subdivide the property into approximately 113 new home sites and to construct a road system and utility infrastructure required to serve these new homes. Although the developer has completed engineering, site design, and submitted a Planned Unit Development application to the City, which was denied, he is currently willing to sell the site. The City has an option to purchase the site which expires on July 31, 2008. If needed, the City can extend this option to November 1, 2008. After this time, it is expected that the developer will proceed with a new land use application to sub- divide the property for residential development. 15. SUSTAINABILITY - Describe how the project will result in a well - designed, managed and sustain- able facility. a) How will impacts and damage be proactively prevented or minimized through innovative and sustain- able design and management practices? b) Please describe intent, strategies, and long -term management plans. Please use specific examples. Examples include, but are not limited to: recycling, water quality/conservation, plant conservation, wildlife conservation, energy conservation, pollution control, environmental protection, restoration and sustainable trail design. See Section 1.10 in Grants Manual. Purchase by the City of Eugene will place the property outside the realm of residential development, pre- serving and protecting it in perpetuity. The site will be permanently part of the City's park and open space land and a link to the Ridgeline Trail system. Water Quality/Conservation: This acquisition project protects the integrity of the stream corridor, preserves headwater streams and wetlands, and allows for natural watershed functions which help promote water qual- ity and reduced flooding impacts, and helps prevent erosion and sediment, as prescribed in the Comprehen- sive Stormwater Management Plan_ Plant Conservation: This acquisition project will help protect several local populations of two rare plant species, wayside aster and tall bugbane. Protection, restoration, and maintenance of native plant species will be an integral part of the management plan, which will be developed after acquisition. Wildlife Conservation: Protection of the site in an undeveloped state will provide suitable habitat for sev- eral rare animals, including the olive sided fly catcher, northern red - legged frog, Pacific pallid bat, pacific western big -eared bat, and fringed myotis. Protection, restoration and maintenance of native wildlife will be an integral part of the management plan.