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•The only references to the Comprehensive Plan are in regard to the Zoning Ordinance's <br /> consistency with the Comprehensive Plan <br /> Proposed Amendments to Article 2 - Intent <br /> •Establish clear and concise procedures and notification requirements for applications for <br /> amendments to the adopted Comprehensive Plan <br /> —Submittal requirements for Comprehensive Plan amendments <br /> —Notification requirements, including newspaper advertisements, mailed notices, and posting of <br /> the affected property <br /> —Processes, including, but not limited to; timing of notifications and public hearings; Planning <br /> Board, BOCC, and staff actions; and applicant options <br /> •Logical placement of specific procedures and requirements for Comprehensive Plan <br /> amendments within the Zoning Ordinance <br /> —Article 2 addresses the Comprehensive Plan, while Article 20 deals with Zoning Ordinance <br /> amendments only <br /> —Easier to follow and understand procedures and requirements; simplify <br /> Key Points <br /> •Procedures and requirements for Comprehensive Plan amendments clearly articulated in <br /> Article 2 <br /> — references to Article 20 removed <br /> •For County initiated amendments to the Land Use Plan (Map), a rezoning for the same <br /> property may be considered at the same public hearing <br /> Recommendation <br /> •Receive the proposed amendments to Article 2 <br /> •Conduct the public hearing to solicit and consider public input <br /> •Forward the item to the Planning Board for review and comment with a request a <br /> recommendation be submitted back to the BOCC in time for the April 21, 2009 meeting <br /> •Adjourn the public hearing until April 21, 2009 to receive the Planning Board recommendation <br /> and any written comments submitted <br /> Commissioner Yuhasz asked about the current cost for an application fee and Craig <br /> Benedict said that there is a base rate plus an acreage fee. The fee is $2,500 for a land use <br /> plan amendment. <br /> Commissioner Yuhasz asked about an advisory board making a text amendment. Craig <br /> Benedict said that this would be approved by the County Commissioners. The fee would come <br /> into effect if it was not a County initiative. <br /> Commissioner Yuhasz made reference to Section 2.2.14.6 and the submission of oral <br /> evidence to the Planning Board. He said that this makes the Planning Board meetings a <br /> second public hearing, and he does not think that this is wise. <br /> Craig Benedict said that this public would stay open until it is closed in April. <br /> Commissioner Yuhasz said that he is concerned that the requirements of this prohibit <br /> reapplication for a one-year period after denial. <br />