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acre in the Plan area. Given that this area is relatively insignificant (0.06% of the total wetland area), the discussion below primarily refers to those sites that are currently designated for Protection, although it is acknowledged here that a few sites that are currently developable are proposed for this designation. The impact is so small that it is not considered significant in terms of the policies below. Section 9.14S (2) "The planning commission shall review the proposed amendment and receive evidence, and decide whether the proposed change is consistent with the following approval criteria: (a) The plan amendment is consistent with the Metropolitan Area General Plan;" 1. Metro Plan Policies 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." Both new and existing industries depend on continued operation of utility facilities, such as municipal water, sanitary sewer and storm sewers. The proposed Utility Corridor designations would facilitate continued operation of these facilities, and is therefore consistent with Policy 1. Policy 5, page III-B-5: "Provide existing industrial activities sufficient adjacent land for future expansion." The proposed amendments to designate land for Utility Corridors primarily affects land that is already designated for Protection, and, therefore, unavailable for development. These amendments would not affect the available land for industrial expansion, so this policy is not applicable. A total of 1.4 acres scattered across 9 sites is proposed for the Utility Corridor designation where the previous designation was not Protection. This is the case for new sites otherwise proposed for Protection or sites proposed to be re- designated to Protection. This acreage is very small in relation to the available industrial land, and would not significantly reduce the land available for expansion. Therefore these amendments are consistent with this policy. Multiple Site Ordinance, Exhibit C (Refinement Plan Amendment Findings) Page 34