Comment Form Final-revised

Lee Burleson

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City of Corvallis

Salmon Response Plan  

 

 

 

Prepared for:

 

City of Corvallis, Oregon Public Works Department PO Box 1083 Corvallis OR 97339-1083

 

 

 

August 20, 2004

 

 

 

Prepared by:

Bill Jones, Ph.D. Robert Dillinger, Ph.D. Natural Resource Planning Services, Inc. 3030 SW Moody Avenue, Suite 105 Portland, Oregon 97201 503.222.5005

   

 

 

Appendix 15

Comment Form Packet June 2003

 

   

     

ENDANGED SPECIES ACT (ESA) SALMON RESPONSE PLAN  

COMMENT FORM PACKET

 

Spring, 2003   Proposed Program Options are in five subject areas: I. Citizen Behavior, p. 1 II. Land Use, p. 3 III. Parks and Recreation, p. 6 IV. Transportation, p. 9 V. Utilities, p. 11 Glossary, p. 16 Further comments, p. 17 Please complete by July 7, 2003 . You may also complete on-line at www.ci.corvallis.or.us.    Click on Departments, then Public Works.

ENDANGED SPECIES ACT (ESA) SALMON RESPONSE PLAN COMMENT FORM Spring, 2003

 

  Instructions : Review list. Proposed options to improve water quality and protect salmon habitat are listed in order of effectiveness. Estimated direct costs have been added where possible. Indicate your rankings for priority of implementation in the column provided, if different from the recommended ranking. If you have additional comments, please give them in the space provided. For example, should the option be implemented sooner than identified in the timing column, or are there potential partners you can think of to help with implementation? Please return to the City of Corvallis, PO Box 1083, Corvallis, OR 97339, or fax  [phone] by June 20 . The Comment Form is also available on the Citys Web site at www.ci.corvallis.or.us. Click on Departments, then Public Works.   Thank you!  

No ESA-related cost  

PROGRAM AREA I: CITIZEN BEHAVIOR OPTIONS Your CITIZEN BEHAVIOR  Tiing Direct Cost  Ran I k f ing,  m Proposed Program Option   Different   1. Public Education/Involvement Ongoing Approximately $30,000   € Develop public education and annually, combined with involvement strategy to increase Citys existing stormwater awareness of private and business Master Plan implementation impacts to ultimately change behavior program activities with negative impacts and encourage behavior with positive impacts. 2. Incentives Ongoing € Support incentives to change citizen behavior. Incentive programs would be identified in the public education/private behavior strategy. Examples to reduce water need demand: appliance rebates, recycling, yard waste, and water conservation programs. 3. Pollution Prevention Program (PPP) Ongoing € Encourage both citizens and businesses to participate in existing PPP, currently being updated and expanded to meet Clean Water Act (CWA) requirements.   City of Corvallis Endangered Species Act Salmon Response Plan Comment Form Spring 2003  

No ESA-related cost;   required under Clean Water Act regulations

 

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CITIZEN BEHAVIOR Timing Proposed Program Option   4. Landscaping Ongoing € Encourage appropriate landscaping activities -- use of native species, reduction in chemical application, yard debris recycling, increased use of pervious (permeable) materials on residential lots. 5. Household Ongoing € Encourage use of fish-friendly or low impact non-toxic household cleaners/chemicals.  6. Vehicle Maintenance Ongoing € Encourage households and businesses to use appropriate disposal/recycling of vehicle maintenance liquids and equipment. € Encourage use of spill containment for home auto repairs.   7. Riparian Areas Ongoing € Encourage citizen protection of streamside riparian areas and volunteerism to help clean riparian areas and planting native vegetation. Encourage stewardship programs.  

City of Corvallis Endangered Species Act Salmon Response Plan Comment Form Spring 2003  

Your Direct Ranking, Cost  If  Different No ESA-related cost;   included in Stormwater Master Plan implementation program

No ESA-related cost;   included in Stormwater Master Plan implementation program No ESA-related cost;   included in Stormwater Master Plan implementation program

No ESA-related cost;   included in Stormwater Master Plan implementation program

 

  

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Comments

Note:    options in the land use program area are related to ongoing planning processes to update the Citys Comprehensive Plan and Code (e.g., Natural Features Inventory process and statewide land use planning Goal 5 compliance). As these processes are currently underway, estimates of costs are not available at this time.   PROGRAM AREA II: LAND USE OPTIONS  ZONING Your LAND USE OPTIONS - ZONING  Timing Direct Cost  Ranking, If Proposed Program Option   Different December 2004 To be determined with 1. Zoning Strategies m nd € Fully portion stream C C o o de  p u re p h d e a n te si s 1 ve Plan a corridor(s) that are deemed critical to preserve Chinook habitat and water quality. Possible examples include protections and overlay zones.   December 2004 To be determined with 2. Z € o   n I i n n c g r   ea & s   e O o p pe e n n     s S p p ac a e c r e e   quirements f Comprehensive Plan and or   Code updates   all zones. December 2004 To be determined with 3. Allow density transfers to increase Comprehensive Plan and o € p   e A n ll sp w a   c d e e   nsity transfers within sites Code updates   o to protect identified resource areas.   December 2004 To be determined with 4. Comprehensive Plan update  Comprehensive Plan and € U 5, s   e 6     r a e n so d  u 7 r   c ( e n  i a n t f u o r r al m  r a e ti s o o n u   r f c r e om G t oa r l     Code updates , wa e   quality and hazard goals) project to craft ESA protection policies and actions  

                                              1   Call the planning department (541-766-6981) to be added to the mailing list or for more information.   City of Corvallis Endangered Species Act Salmon Response Plan Comment Form Spring 2003  

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

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LAND USE OPTIONS - ZONING Proposed Program Option   5. Limit uses within existing zones € Within stream corridors, specific reaches or watersheds would have limited uses depending on their location.  

Timing Direct Cost December 2004 To be determined with Comprehensive Plan and Code updates

City of Corvallis Endangered Species Act Salmon Response Plan Comment Form Spring 2003  

 

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PROGRAM AREA II: LAND USE OPTIONS  DEVELOPMENT STANDA RDS    Your LAND USE OPTIONS DEVELOPMENENT STANDARDS  Timing Direct Cost  Ranking, If Proposed Program Option   Different December 2004 To be determined with 1. € L   an D d devel i o m p p m er e v n i t o   u c s o ( d p e a s v t e a d) n s d u a r r f d a s c   es; Comprehensive Plan and ecrease Code updates reduce parking maximums where   transit is available; increase bicycle parking; and reduce base ratios for car parking.   2. Modify street design standards December 2004 To be determined with € Reduce street widths (while allowing Comprehensive Plan and for emergency access); require bike Code updates lanes; allow one-sided street parking; and incorporate Green Street design standards (e.g., use planting strips to capture and filter stormwater).   3. Require vegetation protection December 2004 To be determined with € U a s n e d     v e e n g c e o ta u t r i a o g n e     a a s n  a d   / r o i r p   a r r e i q a u n i   r b e u   ffer;  C C o o d m e prehensive Plan and  updates landscaping with native species.   4. Develop standards for buffer December 2004 To be determined with areas Comprehensive Plan and € Adjust buffer requirements depending Code updates on quality of stream-reach.   5. Develop mitigation for buffers December 2004 To be determined with € Apply greater mitigation C C o o d m e  p u re p h d e a n t sive Plan and  requirements in lower quality stream- es reaches in order to prevent further habitat degradation.  

City of Corvallis Endangered Species Act Salmon Response Plan Comment Form Spring 2003  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

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LAND USE OPTIONS  DEVELOPMENENT STANDARDS  Timing Direct Cost Proposed Program Option   6. Encourage dedications and December 2004 To be determined with easements to protect riparian Comprehensive Plan and function Code updates € Develop a formula-based approach to determine size and width of easements.   7. Develop specific design December 2004 To be determined with standards for stream crossings Comprehensive Plan and € Identify appropriate locations for Code updates stream crossings to minimize impact to water quality and fish habitat.   8. Floodplain protection December 2004 To be determined with € Provide incentives to remove Comprehensive Plan and development within 100-year Code updates floodplain.   9. Wetland protection December 2004 To be determined with € a R d eq dr u e i s r s e    d w e e v tl el a o n p d  m a e n n d t     o s t t h a e n r d  s a e r n d s s i   t t i h v a e t     C C o od mpr u e p h d e a n t s e i s v   e Plan and  e areas.   10. Refuge area protection December 2004 To be determined with Comprehensive Plan and € If necessary, create specific land use standards that address Chinook Code updates Refuge Areas.   11. Marys River protections December 2004 To be determined with € Prepare land development standards C C o od m e  p u re p h d en t si   ve Plan and  that are specific to the Marys River a es area to take account of the unique features of the River.  

City of Corvallis Endangered Species Act Salmon Response Plan Comment Form Spring 2003  

 

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PROGRAM AREA III: PARKS AND RECREATION  PLANNING AND DESIGN PARKS AND RECREATION   Your PLANNING AND DESIGN  Ranking, Timing Direct Cost  If Proposed Program Option   Different 1. Neighborhood Park Planning 2004-2005 $100,000   € Develop new park siting, planning, and design process. € Incorporate water quality-sensitive designs, material and siting standards, and management guidelines. € Continue City policy of right plant at the right location. Regulate tree cover and understory composition to maintain historic water flow and hydrology. € Investigate public-private partnerships to acquire land and/or use conservation easements.   2. Open Space and Recreation Service Underway for $70,000 for Owens Farm   Plan Owens Farm. € Develop an open space management To be expanded plan and recreation service plan for all to other open passive park areas, beginning with space areas Owens Farm.   3. Capital Improvement Plan 2004 - 2005 Cost based on park facility   € Integrate ESA concerns into the Parks inventory; approximately & Recreation Capital Improvement Plan $100,000 (CIP).   4. Park Inventory 2004 - 2005 $100,000   € Inventory facilities; assess how it fits with ESA goals; and determine needed modifications.  

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Cost based on park facility inventory; approximately $100,000

 

PROGRAM AREA III: PARKS AND RECREATION  OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE PARKS AND RECREATION   Your Ra OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE Timing Direct Cost  n I k f  ing,  Proposed Program Option   Different 1. Manual Development 2004 - 2005 $50,000 € Prepare an operations and maintenance (O&M) manual that provides standards and guidance for activities for the Corvallis parks system (e.g., vegetation maintenance, mowing, fertilizer and herbicide/ pesticide applications, etc.). Use existing management plan as template.   2. Existing Parks Multi-year € Remove/replace structures and process impervious surface with low-impact materials. Identify parks located in sensitive and riparian areas. Determine mitigation needs for parks located in sensitive and riparian areas. € Implement agriculture conservation plans where appropriate   3. Park Construction and Retrofit Multi-year € Time construction to minimize erosion process and sediment transfer, soil compaction, and impact on fish habitat.   4. Mini Parks Multi-year € Retrofit existing site activities and process facility placement with low-impact alternatives. Use Best Management Practices (BMPs) to maintain low impact.   5. Specific Parks  Retrofits and 2004-2005 Maintenance  € BMX Park  

City of Corvallis Endangered Species Act Salmon Response Plan Comment Form Spring 2003  

 

Cost based on park facility inventory; approximately $100,000   Cost based on park facility inventory; approximately $100,000  

$50,000-60,000 

 

 

  

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