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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 aone-year period after denial. <br />