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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WORK SESSION <br />COMPREHENSIVE PLAN <br />GIS PRESENTATION OF "COOP" PLANNING MODEL <br />Introduction: The "COOP" (Growth Optimum Overlay Plan) model was developed by the Orange <br />County Planning staff, The intent. of the basic model was to visualize a growth model using GIS. <br />Planning theory and public facility attributes in Orange County.were the basis of the map. Various layers <br />of information were created and values were assigned to buffers (linear areas of a particular width) <br />depending on the relative proximity of the service. <br />The highest value of 5 was assigned to an area where growth would be acceptable because a specific <br />attribute, such as a major transportation corridor, was located within 2 miles. The value decreases as <br />distance increases. :The maj ority of model attributes (i.e. transportation, urban, public and non -public <br />services) illustrate where growth should be directed, <br />The second part of the model illustrates where growth should not occur such as watersheds, wildlife <br />corridors and poor soils. In this case, low values were assigned to these areas so the model, when <br />averaging all the attributes, would reflect the lowered growth value and therefore the relative sensitivity of <br />developing in that area. Zoning layers were not added since they area secondary construct of a mix of <br />variables. <br />The final product of this model can be to reflect patterns of land use intensity and location including <br />environmental constraints. The model also notes the relative efficiency of providing services to different <br />areas. The model can serve as a preliminary growth plan on which to develop a land use element and <br />implementing zoning regulations. A thorough analysis of the various urban growth areas will be an <br />important aspect of the master plan, <br />5. Housing <br />6. TransportationfT -ansit <br />7. Infrastrructure <br />a. Water <br />b. Sewer <br />c. Drainage_ <br />d. Aquifer Recharge <br />e. Solid Waste <br />8. Conservation <br />9. Recreation <br />10. Open Space <br />11. Intergov Cooperation <br />Natural Disaster <br />,12. CIP /Admire <br />