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that the quantity of the resources exceeds the two million ton criteria, the quality of the resources is not proven. One concern is that the samples were not “representative” as required by industry standards. Samples from lower quality aggregate layers were mixed with samples from higher quality aggregate layers. A second concern is that the applicant has failed to establish that there is an aggregate layer with an average thickness of 60 feet that is comprised of aggregate meeting the applicable ODOT specifications for base rock. The 60-foot requirement applies to sites where more than 35% of the site is covered by Class II agricultural soils, such as the expansion site. Step 3. Determine if conflicts from mining can be minimized. Summary of Findings: The area of potential conflict is 1,500 feet from the boundary of the expansion site, which is consistent with a statewide standard. There are conflicts between the proposed use and surrounding properties regarding traffic, dust, noise, flooding and groundwater. The project and conditions of approval that will be imposed by the County adequately minimize all conflicts to the level of applicable standards except dust. Step 4. Weigh the economic, social, environmental, and energy (“ESEE”) consequences of un-minimized conflicts and determine whether to allow mining. Summary of Finding: Considering the relative importance of the mining expansion when compared to the dust impacts on the existing and approved uses identified in prior findings (impacts that cannot be minimized), the City concludes the ESEE consequences of allowing mining expansion are so detrimental to the conflicting uses that mining should not be allowed. The City concludes that the existing and approved uses, particularly the residential uses (health effects), are of sufficient importance relative to the proposed mining site expansion that the expansion mining must not be allowed. Statewide Planning Goal 6: Air, Water and Land Resources Summary of Finding: Potential dust conflicts from the proposed mining of the expansion area have not been minimized and, therefore, this application is not consistent with Goal 6 regarding air quality. Statewide Planning Goal 7: Natural Disasters and Hazards. Summary of Finding: Consistent Statewide Planning Goal 8: Recreational Needs Summary of Finding: Consistent Statewide Planning Goal 9: Diversify and Improve the Economy