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12. Total land designated and zoned for sand and gravel extraction in the metropolitan area and immediately adjacent sub-areas appears adequate for demand through the planning period. 13. Sand and gravel deposits are an important natural resource necessary for construction in the metropolitan area. Nevertheless, the extraction of sand and gravel can conflict with other open space and recreation values associated with water resources, vegetation, wildlife habitat, and scenic quality. Proper rehabilitation and reuse of abandoned sand and gravel sites results in the return of valuable land for urban uses, including open space. 14. L/me County addressed the Goal 5 requirements in effect at the time of Metro Plan designation, zot~ing or permitting for mineral and aggregate operations outside the UGB including potential conflicts with inventoried wetlands, riparian corridors, and wildlife habitat. The permitting process of the Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI) will require necessary and adequate protections for inventoried wetlands, riparian corridors, and wildlife habitat for these existing operations, Future Metro Plan amcndment, rezoning, or permitting processes for new mineral and aggregate operations not already authorized or permitted will be subiect to applicable requirements of Goal 5 and DOGAMI regulations. Policy -10C. 18 Sand and gravel sites identified as significant by the Metro Plan resource areas shall be protected in accordance with the requirements of the Goal 5 Rule. from premature urban development in order to maintain existing and future sources of this important, nonrenewable resource in close proximity to the metropolitan market. The relationship between the demand for the resource and the amount of land planned and zoned for sand and gravel extraction and processing shall be closely monitored so as to ensure the future availability of aggregate material. 11. Local governments shall continue, through land use planning and special regulations, to control sand and gravel extraction and production in order to: a. Minimize negative effects on sun'ounding land uses, on air and water quality, and on other natural resources. b. Require reclmuation plans for extraction and processing re'cas which encourage reuse of such lands in a manner compatible with adjacent land uses, adopted plans, and in accordance with state law. c. Allow other appropriate uses, such as agricultural production, timber production, parks, and other open space uses. 12. The plan diagram's intent is to include existing sand and gravel zoned areas in sand and gravel designation. 113. Lane County shall conduct studies to determine: Exhibit B: Proposed amendments to Chapter III-C, Envkonmental Resources Element, Page 19 of 25 of the Eugene-Springfield Metropolitan Plan (Metro Plan).