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the proposed expansion area rather than the boundaries of the existing aggregate site and shall not include the existing aggregate site. The definition of "mining area" restricts the review of impacts to 1,500 feet from the boundary of the area where mining is proposed to occur, unless factual information indicates that a significant potential conflict from mining could occur with existing and approved uses beyond that distance. We find that no credible factual information existing in the record to indicate or demonstrate that analysis of a larger impact area is required for the proposed mining activity. The applicant has analyzed all potential conflicts with mining of aggregate material on the expansion area within an impact area extending 1,500 feet from the perimeter of the proposed expansion area. The land uses of that impact area and the potential conflicts, with identified mitigation measures, are discussed in the following sections. The applicant has analyzed the potential conflicts with in an impact area extending 1500 feet from the perimeter of the proposed expansion area. The City and County Planning Commissions deliberated and considered whether or not the impact area extended beyond the 1500' minimum as they considered each conflict 'type'. Both Planning Commissions found that none of the conflicts extend beyond the 1500 ft. minimum impact area as measured from the perimeter of the proposed expansion site. The City Council agrees that the 1500 foot distance is sufficient to include the uses listed in - 180(5)(b). (b) The local government shall determine existing or approved land uses within the impact area that will be adversely affected by proposed mining operations and shall specify the predicted conflicts. For purposes of this section, "approved land uses" are dwellings allowed by a residential zone on existing platted lots and other uses for which conditional or final approvals have been granted by the local government. For determination of conflicts from proposed mining of a significant aggregate site, the local government shall limit its consideration to the following: Uses on land surrounding the proposed expansion area, and within the impact area, consist of residential, agricultural and industrial uses. Residences are located south, west and north of the proposed expansion area. The nearest residence (at the southern terminus of Admiral Street) is located approximately 40 feet north of the boundary of the proposed expansion property. Residential subdivisions at urban densities are approved and the dwellings are under construction due west of the expansion site, inside the Eugene Urban Growth Boundary. The Urban Growth Boundary is located in the stream/wetland that is the western border of the proposed expansion site. A subdivision application for additional homes located immediately west of the expansion site (Silver Meadows Second addition) is pending. A 15.4 acre vacant property owned by Eugene School District 4J is located immediately north of the proposed expansion site. A single agricultural field containing nursery tree stock is located within the impact area, northeast of the proposed expansion area. The existing Delta Sand and Gravel Company facility is located directly east of the proposed expansion area and the Eugene Sand and Gravel facility is located further east across the Willamette River from the Delta Sand and Gravel Company property. (A) Conflicts due to noise, dust, or other discharges with regard to those existing and approved uses and associated activities (e.g., houses and schools) that are sensitive to such discharges; Exhibit A to Ordinance 20413 - 13