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Jahn Link asked that Planning Director Craig Benedict bring back a timeline. Chair Halkiatis cautioned the Board that there are a lot of initiatives that have been stated in the goals -initiatives that have been requested by the Board of County Commissioners and also initiatives that the Planning staff has identified. Comprehensive Plan Commissioner Gordon made reference to page 3 and suggested a change in the language in the second paragraph to say, "Use Commissioner-approved goals and objectives from Shaping Orange County's Future as basis for defining goals and objectives to guide planning process." She made reference to page 4, the first paragraph, and suggested a change in the language to say, "Use BOCC's approved draft alternative plans, etc." She also suggested that for places where Commission for the Environment could be involved that it be explicitly listed. For example, an page 3, objective 1, it should say, "Coordinate with ERCD and Commission for the Environment to evaluate the effect on the environment of the proposed land use element, and solicit input from ERCD and Commission for the Environment on preparation of the land use element." The same language would apply on page 5, objective 2 regarding the transportation element. In answer to a question from Commissioner Jacobs, Commissioner Gordon suggested that the language be Board specific -indicating whether or not it is the Commission for the Environment or another board. Commissioner Jacobs made reference to the transportation goal and asked if we are assuming that when we work with the Town of Hillsborough that the I-85/I-40/NC86 triangle is both new and old NC$6. He said that the language should specify that it is both old and new NC 86. Commissioner Brown made reference to public transportation an page 5 and asked if it has any potential to be expanded to accommodate other needs. People want to use public transportation for all kinds of needs. She would like some additional information on the services. Also, with reference to Shaping Orange County's Future, she would not want to assume that the report would be used for County goals until the County Commissioners have reviewed and adopted the plan. Commissioner Jacobs said that the advent of the Rural Planning Organization should be mentioned in this goal because it could have a major impact on what is expected of Orange Public Transit. The staff will bring back an overview of Orange County public transportation. Commissioner Gordan made reference to the Proposed Schedule, specifically the environmental analysis, the transportation system, the land suitability analysis, and any other issues related to the environment and said that the intention would be that the staff would cooperate with ERCD and the Commission for the Environment. Lunch Commissioner Jacobs asked that Craig Benedict address the schedule itself. He feels that this is very important and that consideration should be given to hiring a consultant or a temporary planner to help with this goal. Craig Benedict mentioned that some changes have already been made because of immediate needs. He went aver the foundation of the comprehensive plan process. He said that there has beer a layering of new regulations without getting rid of the old regulations. He said that he does not want it to take two years to formulate a plan and another two years to write the regulations because the development pressures are here and sometimes there is a goal and then a regulation two years later. He proposes bringing back regulatory changes at the first two public hearings scheduled in 2041. Craig Benedict said that there are 12 Commissioner goals that are uniquely planning and another 9 goals that the Planning Department has secondary responsibilities for. He cannot accomplish these goals with his present staff. He feels that the Comprehensive Plan could be accomplished with temporary staff. He said that the Planning staff would be working more closely with developers doing subdivisions so that when they come before the Board, most of the concerns have been addressed.