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

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Therefore, we find that approval of the application is consistent with the intent and purpose of Goal 13. Goal 14 – Urbanization. To provide for an orderly and efficient transition from rural to urban land use. Only resource use is proposed for the site and no urban facilities or services, other than those currently provided, are required to support that use. To the extent that Goal 14 is applicable to the application, we find that approval of the application would be consistent with its purpose and intent. Goal l5 - Willamette River Greenway. To protect, conserve, enhance and maintain the natural, scenic, historical, agricultural, economic and recreational qualities of lands along the Willamette River as the Willamette River Greenway. The subject property is not located within the Willamette River Greenway. Accordingly, Goal 15 is not applicable. Goal 16 - Estuarine Resources. To recognize and protect the unique environmental, economic, and social values of each estuary and associated wetlands; and To protect, maintain, where appropriate develop, and where appropriate restore the long-term environmental, economic, and social values, diversity and benefits of Oregon’s estuaries. The subject property contains no estuarine resources. Goal 17 - Coastal Shorelines. To conserve, protect, where appropriate, develop and where appropriate restore the resources and benefits of all coastal shorelines, recognizing their value for protection and maintenance of water quality, fish and wildlife habitat, water-dependent uses, economic resources and recreation and aesthetics. The subject property contains no coastal shorelines. Goal 18 - Beaches and Dunes. To conserve, protect, where appropriate develop, and where appropriate restore the resources and benefits of coastal beach and dune areas. The subject property contains no beaches or dunes. Goal 19 - Ocean Resources. Page 27 – FINDINGS OF FACT