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with other Comprehensive Plan element goals and objectives. <br />Objective LU-1.1: Coordinate the location of higher intensity / high density <br />residential and non-residential development with existing or planned locations of <br />public transportation, commercial and community services, and adequate <br />supporting infrastructure (i.e., water and sewer, high-speed Internet access, streets, <br />and sidewalks), while avoiding areas with protected natural and cultural resources. <br />This could be achieved by increasing allowable densities and creating new mixed- <br />use zoning districts where adequate public services are available. <br />Transportation Goal 3: Integrated land use planning and transportation planning <br />that serves existing development, supports future development, and is consistent <br />with the County's land use plans which include provisions for preserving the natural <br />environment and community character. <br />Transportation Goal 4: A countywide and regionally-integrated, multi-modal <br />transportation planning process that is comprehensive, creative and effective. <br />• New State Statutes and Rules <br />Not Applicable <br />C. PROCESS <br />C.1 TIMEFRAME/MILESTONES/DEADLINES <br />a. Quarterly Public Hearing date <br />August 22, 2011 <br />b. BOCC updates/checkpoints <br />June 21, 2011- BOCC approval to proceed <br />October 18, 2011- BOCC Decision <br />C.2 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM <br />Mission/Scope: Public Hearing process consistent with NC State Statutes and <br />Oranee County ordinance requirements. <br />a. Planning Board Review <br />August 3, 2011 Briefing -note the briefing did not occur as the August <br />regular meeting was cancelled. <br />September 7, 2011- for recommendation. <br />At the September 7, 2011 regular meeting the Board voted unanimously <br />to recommend approval of the proposed text amendment. <br />3 <br />Page 2 of 3 <br />