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designed and constructed consistent with the requirements in place in the Eugene Code at the time of building permit submittal." 3. The following note shall be included on the final site plans: "Parking lot landscaping shall be designed and constructed consistent with the requirements in place in the Eugene Code at the time of building permit submittal." DISCUSSION AND FINDINGS Proposal As explained in the Staff Report, dated January 16, 2004, the applicant requests approval of a Willamette Greenway Permit to allow for habitat restoration and passive recreation improvements within the Delta Ponds area. The purpose of the habitat restoration is to reestablish the floodplain of the Willamette River and improve habitat conditions and wildlife diversity through reconnecting much of the Delta Ponds area to the Willamette River during winter and spring flows to allow .salmon rearing and refuge during flood events. Specific restoration. improvements in Area One, , which contains Ponds A through E (see the applicant's site plan, and page 2 and Attachment C of the applicant's written statement for specific project details and pond locations), include lowering an existing overflow swale adjacent to Pond A, placing a culvert under the levee between Ponds C and D and constructing weirs to connect Pond D to the Willamette River. Additionally, non-native invasive plants materials will be removed and placed with native riparian and upland species and large wood debris will be placed in Ponds A, C and D. Restoration improvements specific to Area Two, which contains Ponds F through L, include placing a box culvert under Goodpasture Island Road to allow flow between Ponds E and F, excavation of swales through Ponds F, G H and L to allow flow to Debrick Slough, and removal of high spots in Debrick Slough. Restoration improvements in Area Three (Ponds M through R) include placing box culverts under Delta Highway to connect Area Two and Area Three and the placement of fill material along the highway embankment to provide an upland buffer zone. Additionally, removal and replacement of invasive plant and placement of woody debris is proposed. Restoration improvements in Area Four include the removal ofnon-native plant species and re- vegetation with native riparian species. The purpose of the recreation improvements is to provide accessible recreational and educational opportunities within the Delta Ponds area, and connections to adjacent neighborhoods and.trail systems. Proposed improvements include two paved parking lots, a trail system-of approximately 8,2501inear feet, three accessible viewing areas an accessible boardwalk, and three pedestrian bridges. The two proposed parking areas, to be located along Goodpasture Island Road, will accommodate a total of 19 cars and two buses. Bicycle parking, portable restrooms, and storm drainage will also be provided at each parking area. The trail system will be composed of 6-foot wide graveled paths fore pedestrian use and be located primarily on earthen benches graded around the perimeter of the ponds where the banks are currently steep. Benches and interpretive signing will be located along. the trail system. A potential extension of the existing paved multi-purpose path currently running along the south of the ponds is also proposed to connect to the residential neighborhood east of Delta Highway.. Three accessible interpretive viewing areas are proposed: one at each parking lot .and one to the east of the northern most parking lot, along the gravel trail. The location of these improvements is detailed on the applicant's site plan As described in the applicant's written statement and shown on the proposed site plans, the Delta Ponds project area is located in the Goodpasture Island area of the Willakenzie Neighborhood in north Eugene, along the east bank of the Willamette River. The Delta Ponds site occupies Findings of the Hearings Official -February 9, 2004 (WG 03-1) Page 2 of 5