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application will result only in the applicant’s use of the proposed expansion area as an additional, continual and consistent source of aggregate material needed for the continuation of the applicant’s business, at its current level of operation and production, at its current facility. The applicant testified that that use will not result in any increase in the number of vehicles leaving or entering the applicant’s facility for the purpose of delivering its finished product to market. That use will not result in an increase in the number of vehicles servicing applicant’s business. The Eugene City’s Senior Transportation Analyst, Gary McNeel, questioned the long range impact of the permit. Approval of the permit would extend the life of this operation, at current levels, beyond the horizon of the regional transportation model. Therefore, future impacts are unknown and were not assessed as part of this review. But, because no increase in product delivery or service is associated with the applicant’s proposed use of the expansion area, we find that Metro area transportation facilities will not be significantly affected as a result of approval of the application. Therefore, we find that approval of the application is consistent with the intent and purpose of Goal 12. Statewide Planning Goal 13 To conserve energy We find that the proposed use of the expansion area will provide a continued stable and long- term source of sand and gravel aggregate material proximate to the Metro area market it serves. From an energy conservation perspective, an aggregate mining site located within the Metro area is highly preferable to a supply site located outside the Metro area which requires the transporting of the material, processed or otherwise, to the Metro area for use. Approval of the application would result in the establishment of a stable and long-term source of aggregate material without an increase in energy consumption. Therefore, we find that approval of the application would be consistent with the intent and purpose of Goal 13. Statewide Planning Goal 14 To provide for an orderly and efficient transition from rural to urban land use. Only resource use is proposed for the site and no urban facilities or services, other than those currently provided, are required to support that use. To the extent that Goal 14 is applicable to this application, we find that approval of the application would be consistent with its purpose and intent. Statewide Planning Goal 15 To protect, conserve, enhance and maintain the natural, scenic, historical, agricultural, economic and recreational qualities of lands along the Willamette River as the Willamette River Greenway. The subject property is not located within the Willamette River Greenway. Accordingly, Goal 15 is not applicable. Statewide Planning Goal 16, 17, 18, 19 Estuarine Resources, Coastal Shorelines, Beaches and Dunes, and Ocean Resources) ( Ordinance - 29