Item 1: PH on Ordinance Amending Metro Plan (Delta Sand and Gravel)

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elevations. That mining methodology will preclude the need for sound berms or flood containment berms that could impede flood flows across the expansion area. Berms associated with the construction of the aquaclude will be temporary in nature and will be removed by returning the material to the area of the aquaclude as construction occurs or prior to anticipated heavy rain events. Therefore, we find that the proposed use of the expansion area will be consistent with the purpose and intent of Goal 7. Goal 8 - Recreational Needs. To satisfy the recreational needs of the citizens of the state. We find that there has been a legislative determination by the Metro jurisdictions through its comprehensive planning process, as implemented by the Metro Plan diagram, that the subject property is not needed for recreational facilities or opportunities. Identified recreational needs have been provided for on other sites within the Metro urban area. Therefore, we find that approval of the proposed amendments are consistent with Goal 8. Goal 9 - Economy of the State. To diversify and improve the economy of the state. Goal 9 is primarily focused on commercial and industrial development within urban areas. To the extent that the goal is applicable to the application, we find that the proposed use of the expansion area will contribute to the economy of the Metro area through the employment of persons and by providing the natural resource for construction, both of which contribute to the economic health of the state of Oregon. We further find that the proposed use of the expansion area will provide a stable and significant source of high-quality aggregate materials and products for use in the Metro area. Haul distance is a major cost component of the aggregate industry. Provision of sand and gravel aggregate material in close proximity to the major market assists in controlling the cost of construction for both private and public users. The continuation of an adequate, long- term, supply of that material in proximity to its major market will contribute to the economic health of the community and the State of Oregon. Therefore, we find that approval of the application will be consistent with the intent and purpose of Goal 9. Goal 10 – Housing. To provide for the housing needs of the citizens of the state. The primary purpose of Goal 10 is to ensure that sufficient buildable land is available to provide for a full range of housing needs within the urban area and to avoid creating shortages of residential land which would artificially restrict market choices in housing type, price range or location. The subject property has been designated agricultural in the Metro Plan and is not planned for residential use. There are three dwellings on the property that will eventually be displaced as a direct consequence of the proposed amendments. We find that approval of the proposed amendments, and the eventual loss of the three dwellings, will not measurably impact the existing or future housing stock in the Metro Plan area, nor will they directly result in population growth, increase the demand for housing beyond previously acknowledged projections, or otherwise conflict with the purpose and intent of Goal 10. Page 25 – FINDINGS OF FACT