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2 <br />6. Continue to require all extension requests be reviewed and approved by the County <br />Board of Commissioners, <br />PLANNING BOARD REVIEW: The Planning Board reviewed this item at its June 3, 2009 <br />regular meeting. <br />Planning Board members discussed the item at length and recommended approving the <br />proposed amendment subject to the incorporation of all comments /recommendations made by <br />the County Board of Commissioners during the Quarterly Public Hearing. The vote to approve <br />the amendment was unanimous. <br />STAFF COMMENT: Staff has incorporated all comments /suggestions made during the public <br />hearing. <br />Additionally, staff would like to take this opportunity to inform the BOCC that on August 5, 2009 <br />the State enacted Session Law 2009 -406 that essentially extends any and all development <br />approvals for certain projects until December 31, 2010. <br />In reviewing the law there are projects within the County that would be subject to this provision. <br />Please refer to Attachment Four (4) for a copy of the aforementioned session law. <br />FINANCIAL IMPACT: This request has been reviewed by various County departments who <br />have determined the approval of the request will not create the need for additional funding for <br />the provision of County services. <br />ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION: The Administration recommends the BOCC take <br />the following actions: <br />1. Receive the Planning Board recommendation, <br />2. If necessary, deliberate further on the proposed amendment, <br />3. Close the public hearing, and <br />4. Adopt the Ordinance amendment as detailed within Attachment One (1). <br />