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Goal 5: Open Spaces, Scenic and Historic Areas, and Natural Resources. To protect natural resources and conserve scenic and historic areas and open spaces. Goal 5 protects those resources identified in the MCCP. The only such resource on or near the Subject Property that has been identified is part of the Stout Mountain Rattlesnake Dens. These Dens are "located two miles west of Mehama and one mile north of highway 22. The dens are considered by the Nature Conservancy to be among the best rattlesnake dens in the Willamette Valley." MCCP, Natural Areas. The impacts of existing aggregate use on the dens were discussed in 1993 in the CUP where the County reviewed comments from Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, finding no significant impact on wildlife. Applicant's proposal does not include changes to the aggregate site. The Subject Property is adjacent to a Sensitive Groundwater Overlay zone, but it is not within this zone. The Subject Property will remain in natural resource designation prohibiting urban use. The Board finds Goal 5 is satisfied. Goal 6: Air, Water and Land Resources O ualitv. To maintain and improve the quality of the air, water and land resources of the state. The Applicant is not proposing development of the Subject Property and as such no direct impacts to the quality of air, water, and land resources of the state will result due to this proposal. The zone change to TC encourages forest uses and management which will indirectly impact carbon sequestration and improvements to water quality. If development of a future dwelling does occur, the MCC development standards related to septic system requirements must be met by Applicant. The Board finds Goal 6 is satisfied. Goal 7: Areas Subject to Natural Disasters and Hazards. To protect people and property from natural hazards. The Subject Property is not located in an identified floodplain. Certain areas of the Subject Property include MCCP-identified excessive slope areas. Applicant is not proposing any development concurrent with this zone change. Any future development resulting from approval of Applicant's proposal will require Applicant to conform to applicable restrictions. The Board finds Goal 7 is satisfied. Goal 8: Recreational Needs. To satisfy the recreational needs of the citizens of the state and visitors and, where appropriate, to provide for the siting of necessary recreational facilities including destination resorts. The Board finds Goal 8 inapplicable to the Subject Property. Goal 9: Economic Development. To provide adequate opportunities throughout the state for a variety of economic activities vital to the health, welfare, and prosperity of Oregon's citizens. The Board finds Goal 9 inapplicable to the Subject Property.