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STRATEGIC GROWTH AND RESOURCE CONSERVATION PROGRAM Final (8.7.2009) If the subdivision is classified as a "Minor" subdivision type in Table 2 -3, then it may be eligible for an optional two -step review process: concept plan - final plat submittals followed by administrative review only. A "Major Rural" subdivision review may follow a pre - application conference / concept plan review process followed by a Planning Board review. A preliminary plat would then be submitted for Planning Board and Board of County Commissioners review; if approved, the developer would then submit a final plat for recordation. Commercial developments typically undergo a slightly less lengthy process, notably omitting the Neighborhood Meeting requirements, but are still required to be presented at a quarterly public hearing for official comments. Commercial sites using the Economic Development District (EDD) designation would also be required to adhere to the EDD Design Manual specifications, which may be somewhat more costly and time consuming to meet. This entire process is likely to take 12 to 15 months or longer, depending on the preparedness of the developer and his familiarity with the planning process; the complexity / controversial nature of the proposed development action; and how the timing of the proposal effort aligns with the required meeting schedule (particularly the quarterly public hearing meeting). This planning process, while extensive, helps to ensure that adequate public review of proposals are conducted at a level that Orange County feels is commensurate with the potential impact of the proposed development action. 2.3.2 SGRC Planning Process and Agency / Participant Responsibilities The SGRC Program would influence the development review process at several levels. The developer and staff would want to know, for example, how SGRC credits would influence the site yield or if bonus credits could be accommodated. Perhaps most significantly is the negotiation process between the developer and Resource Conservation Area participant to reach an agreed -upon price for the conservation credits. The flow diagrams on the following pages (Tables 2 -4 and 2 -5) illustrate the planning process in a step -by -step fashion for both residential and commercial (EDD) development types highlighting actions led by the developer (red text) and Orange County staff (green text). Additionally, a pre- review process involving a hypothetical Resource Conservation Area participant is demonstrated (blue text); and, at the end, the annual performance report described more fully in Chapter 3 is summarized (purple text). Any task in the flow diagram that is required uniquely as a part of the SGRC Program is in bold text. ORANGE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA