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�& Planning & Development <br />Planning <br />City of Eugene <br />99 West 10�' Avenue <br />Eugene, Oregon 97401 <br />(541) 682 -5377 <br />(541) 682 -5572 FAX <br />www.eugene-or.gov <br />March 26, 2008 <br />Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, <br />Local Government Grants Program <br />Attention: Michele Scalise <br />725 Summer St. NE, Suite C <br />Salem OR, 97301 <br />Re: East Fork Amazon Headwaters Acquisition Project - Comprehensive Plan Compliance <br />Dear Ms. Scalise: <br />I have reviewed the Eugene Parks and Open Space Division proposal to acquire a 38.4 acre <br />parcel (Assessor's Map 180320, Tax Lot 10 1) for use as open space within the City of <br />Eugene's park system. The acquisition and use of this parcel for open space and low impact <br />recreational use are clearly consistent with the Eugene - Springfield Metropolitan Area Plan <br />(Metro Plan). The Metro Plan is the acknowledged comprehensive land use plan for the Eugene <br />— Springfield metropolitan area. <br />The area of the proposed acquisition is designated in the Metro Plan for low density residential <br />use, and the parcel is zoned R -1 Low Density Residential. Parks, natural areas and open space <br />are allowed uses in the R -1 zone. The site also has two zoning overlay districts applied: The <br />/PD Planned Unit Development Overlay Zone, and the /WR Water Resources Conservation <br />Overlay Zone. The proposed acquisition for use an as open space is also consistent with the <br />provisions of both overlay zones. <br />If you have questions or need additional information, please contact me. <br />Sincerely, <br />Neil B � lund <br />Metropolitan and Community Planning Manager (AIC) <br />