ORD-2007-204 - Comprehensive Plan Update Phase I:

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3 6. July /August 2007 — Conducted Open House and Public Information Meeting to collect initial public comment. Important Note: It is not necessary for the BOCC to formally adopt the draft goals and County Profile Element during Phase I of the update process. It will be Planning Staff's recommendation to the BOCC next month that formal adoption not take place until after the May 2008 public hearing is held on the entire Comprehensive Plan. However, there should be some recognition from the BOCC during Phase I that the draft goals and County Profile Element are generally acceptable and should be used during Phase II to guide the completion of the remaining Elements of the Comprehensive Plan. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this item. RECOMMENDATION(S): In accordance with the approved timetable, Administration recommends referral to the Planning Board for a recommendation to be returned to the BOCC no sooner than September 19, 2007. The Planning Board will provide specific recommendations for any additional changes to the draft goals and County Profile Element that may be required in response to comments heard from the BOCC and /or public during the Hearing. The Planning Board will also consider comments collected at the June 21St Advisory Boards Meeting, July 31St Open House, and August 7th Public Information Meeting. Additional changes to draft goals will be necessary to clarify a few of the goals and establish a consistent writing style among goals. Per the adopted Comprehensive Plan Update Process, the BOCC may also refer public hearing items to any of the other lead advisory boards that are involved: Affordable Housing Advisory Board, Agricultural Preservation Board, Commission for the Environment, Economic Development Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, Orange Unified Transportation Board, and Recreation and Parks Advisory Council.