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011 <br /> Attachment C <br /> b. Screening Process <br /> The following screening process is a prioritized hierarchy of specific factors that should be <br /> weighed to determine "the best" or "most suitable" site for a library. The three tiers of <br /> screening criteria form a naturally weighted system that can guide the selection of a library <br /> site. A suggested site can be evaluated by staff in a range of 20 to 30 days at no cost outside <br /> of invested Orange County staff time. <br /> Low Med High Phase I <br /> 1 2 3 Visibility <br /> • Visible from the street <br /> • Traffic count that meets or exceed the average traffic <br /> counts of a major thoroughfare in a community <br /> • Visual appeal <br /> 1 2 3 Site Capacity <br /> • Meets minimum acreage (urban services vs. rural <br /> services) <br /> • Space for building and on-site parking <br /> • Adequate utilities <br /> • Space for future expansion <br /> • Space to accommodate the necessary setbacks, road <br /> expansions and other site amenities. <br /> 1 2 3 Access <br /> • Accessibility for pedestrians <br /> • Accessibility for vehicles <br /> • Accessibility for public transportation <br /> 1 2 3 Alignment with Planning Tools (Comprehensive <br /> Plan) <br /> 1 2 3 Lease versus Purchase <br /> • Analysis of the long term viability of the site <br /> • Availability of property for lease <br /> 1 2 3 Centrality of Location <br /> • Existing population <br /> • Growth and development <br /> • Proximity to schools <br /> • Proximity to retail <br /> • Proximity to other libraries <br /> Site is not isolated <br /> Total: Phase I <br /> (If total ranking equals 6 or more, excluding a ranking of <br /> one (1), go to Phase II) <br />