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This section analyzes the site against applicable goals and policies of the Metropolitan Area General Plan. Listed below are Metro Plan policies used in the analysis of the amendments in the March 19, 1996 staff report to the planning commissions. These are all of the Metro Plan policies we believe apply to this refinement plan amendment proceeding. Not all these policies apply to site designations, as is stated where appropriate below. Policy 1, page III-B-4: "Demonstrate a positive interest in existing and new industries, especially those providing above average wage and salary levels, an increased variety of job opportunities, a rise in the standard of living, and utilization of our existing comparative advantage in the level of education and skill of the resident labor force." This site does not involve industrially designated land, so this policy does not directly apply to the Planning Commission recommendation. The Planning Commission recommendation would help facilitate provision of electrical service to future development in the area that could support industrial development, along with other types of development. Policy 5, page III-B-5: "Provide existing industrial activities sufficient adjacent land for future expansion." This site does not involve industrially designated land, so this policy does not apply to the Planning Commission recommendation. Policy 18, page III-B-6: "Encourage the development of transportation facilities which would improve access to industrial and commercial areas and improve freight movement capabilities by implementing the policies and projects in the Eugene-Springfield Metropolitan Area Transportation Plan (TransPlan) . . . " The Planning Commission recommendation includes applying the Planned Transportation Corridor along Greenhill Road, which will facilitate improvements to Greenhill Road, which serves industrial properties near the airport. Therefore, the Planning Commission recommendation is consistent with Policy 17. Policy 18, page III-C-9: "Local governments shall develop plans and programs which carefully manage development on hillsides and in water bodies and restrict development in wetlands in order to protect the scenic quality, surface water and groundwater quality, forest values, vegetation, and wildlife values of those areas. The West Eugene Wetlands Plan includes policies and programs to protect and manage wetlands. Policy 18 also identifies specific values to be protected. No forest habitat exists on this site and wildlife habitat, scenic resource and vegetation values are very low on this site due to constant grazing for more than 20 years. The Planning Commission Multiple Site Ordinance, Exhibit C (Refinement Plan Amendment Findings) Page 24