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the existing zoning is FA Farming, which is a rural district that allows sand and gravel mining <br /> with an approved Use by Special Review Permit.' Therefore, since the Application is for sand <br /> and gravel mining, which is an allowed use by special review in the FA Farming Zone District, <br /> the Project is consistent with the Master Plan if the Application is approved. <br /> The Project, however, accomplishes more than just compliance with the FA Farming <br /> zone district. Along with its consistency with the Master Plan, the Project will further goals set <br /> out by the County in the Master Plan. Specifically, the Master Plan "states the policy direction <br /> for land use decisions in the County f.]"S and the Master Plan identifies"Guiding Principles" and <br /> "Implementation Strategies" to provide a framework to apply to future land use decisions.6 The <br /> Project advances several of the Master Plan's goals directed at smart and effective growth and <br /> development, including but not limited to: <br /> a) Mining is a priority for Larimer County <br /> The Master Plan specifically recognizes the necessity and economic benefits of mineral <br /> extraction (mining) activities.7 The Master Plan states that the County should "facilitate <br /> preservation and protection of the County's commercial mineral deposits from encroachment by <br /> incompatible land uses that would limit the options of future decision makers in considering the <br /> demand for aggregate resources."a Through the continual updating of the Application since the <br /> initial submittal in 2002, Coulson has worked with the County to preserve the Property for sand <br /> and gravel mining. Coulson's preservation of the Property for sand and gravel mining further <br /> supports the Application's consistency with the Master Plan. <br /> b) Promoting and enabling local infrastructure projects <br /> Another goal of the County's Master Plan is encouraging a "balanced, economically <br /> feasible multi-modal transportation system for safe and efficient travel in the County" and <br /> development of"adequate public facilities and services" to serve new development.9 The Plan <br /> provides that"vehicular travel, transit systems and the majority of bicycle travel in this area rely <br /> heavily on a well maintained and complete roadway system and network."10 The Plan also <br /> describes numerous capital infrastructure projects, including "structurally deficient and <br /> functionally obsolete bridges, unpaved roadways where traffic exceeds County average daily trip <br /> (ADT) standards, needed road improvements based on projected roadway needs, re-alignment <br /> { a Larimer County Master Plan §3.5. <br /> 5 Larimer County Master Plan § 1.1. <br /> e Larimer County Master Plan § 1.3. <br /> Larimer County Master Plan §6.4. <br /> s Larimer County Master Plan §6.4. <br /> e Larimer County Master Plan §§ 1.5,2.2. <br /> 10 Larimer County Master Plan §5.1.2. <br /> 10 <br /> 50 <br />