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M. Environmental-Setting,Impacts,and Mitigations <br /> A. Land Use,Plans and Policies <br /> Urban Growth and Overall DevelopmentGoal J <br /> 4: Promote and maintain environmental quality and the preservation of agricultural <br /> land while promoting logical and efficient urban growth. <br /> Policy 1: The wasteful and inefficient sprawl of urban uses into agricultural lands surrounding <br /> the urban area should be avoided by regulating the location of urban uses through the <br /> Urban Growth and Overall Development policies to minimize the consumption of <br /> agricultural land and other open areas containing valuable natural resources or scenic <br /> beauty. <br /> The proposed project would not represent"wasteful"or"inefficient"encroachment of urban uses <br /> onto County agricultural land because the proposed expanded landfill operation would not be <br /> compatible in amas with existing urban uses. <br /> City Concept and Design <br /> Goal 2: Develop a balanced and complete community in terms of land use distribution and <br /> densities,housing types and styles,job opportunities and opportunities for social and <br /> cultural expression. <br /> Policy 2: Business and industry should be encouraged to provide job opportunities for <br /> members of Stockton's work force. <br /> The proposed project would create short-term construction employment and extend the duration <br /> of long-term landfill and landfill-support employment in the area. <br /> Industrial Land Use <br /> Goal 1: Provide sufficient land for a variety of industrial uses at various locations in <br /> coordination with the provision of infrastructure services. <br /> Policy 2: Industrial activities shall be encouraged to locate where municipal services are <br /> available including adequate sanitary,storm drainage and water facilities as well as <br /> easy access to multiple modes of transportation. <br /> Policy 3: The clustering of industrial uses into areas which have common needs and are <br /> compatible will be encouraged in order to maximize their efficiency. <br /> The proposed project site is within the current service area boundaries of the City of Stockton, <br /> and is within County Service boundaries for police and fire protection as well. The proposed <br /> landfill expansion would be compatible with the existing landfill and with the Forward,Inc. <br /> Landfill to the south. <br /> M.AA <br />