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i <br /> <br /> ter <br /> 1 ~ 1 . 1 1 1 1 1 ' <br /> March 14, 2005 <br /> Planning .Objectives <br /> The following planning objectives were established at the onset of the study and address the <br /> each of the specific planning corridors: <br /> Amazon Creek Planning Corridor <br /> • Water Quality <br /> • Wildlife Habitat <br /> • Recreational Opportunities <br /> • Flood Protection <br /> • Enhanced Community Vitality (Quality of Life) <br /> Cedar Creek Planning Corridor <br /> • Riparian Habitat and Fish Management <br /> • Flood Hazard Protection <br /> • Adequate Drainage Services <br /> • Water Quality Protection <br /> • Public Use <br /> Key Issues and... Opportunities <br /> The following list includes issues and opportunities of both a general nature and site specific <br /> nature. These are a compilation of input received during the Metro Waterways citizen <br /> involvement process and the February 24, 2005 study team site visits. <br /> Amazon Creek Planning Corridor <br /> Comments from February 24 Staff and Technical Assistance Pool Site Visit: <br /> • Significant down-cutting of channel bottom and slumping is an issue in numerous <br /> locations on Amazon Creek. <br /> • Runoff from headwater streams will continue to increase as additional development <br /> occurs in the south hills. <br /> • The east branch of Amazon Creek is dry with the flow piped down Martin Street and into <br /> the west branch. The increased flow is causing down-cutting in the west branch. Lack <br /> of flow in the east branch has diminished habitat. The City plans to re-direct the flow <br /> back into the east branch. Question: should this work be delayed so that it can be <br /> included in the Corps alternatives assessment of the Amazon Planning Corridor. <br /> <br />