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6 b. Land Use Goal 2: Land uses that are appropriate to on-site environmental conditions and features and that protect natural resources, cultural resources, and community character. c. Land Use Goal 3: A variety of land uses that are coordinated within a program and pattern that limits sprawl, preserves community and rural character, minimizes land use conflicts, supported by an efficient and balanced transportation system. 6. Staff has determined that the proposed Zoning Atlas Amendment, and SUP modification, are consistent with the provisions and goals of the Joint Planning Land Use Plan and Joint Planning Agreement. JPA Review: In accordance with the Joint Planning Area Agreement, this project was sent to the Town of Chapel Hill and the Town of Carrboro for review and comment on April 18, 2012. To date no comments have been received. Public Hearing Procedural Information: In accordance with Section 2.7.8 (A) (3) and 2.8.8 (B) of the UDO, the BOCC has requested that the Planning Board recommendation be made available in time for the September 18, 2012 BOCC regular meeting. As a procedural note, additional comments on the application should be submitted in writing to the Planning Board in order to become part of the official record of these proceedings. Planning Director's Recommendation: In accordance with the provisions of Section 2.7.4 and 2.8.5 of the UDO, the Planning Director recommends approval of the rezoning request and SUP modification, subject to the following: • Approval of a Resolution of Rezoning approval authorizing the change in zoning of the property (Attachment 2), • The recommended findings of fact associated with the approval of the Class A Special Use Permit modification as detailed within Attachment 4, • The imposition of the recommended conditions (Attachment 4), • Based on the BOCC's ability to make an affirmative finding on the general and specific standards outlined within Section 5.3.2 (A) and (B) of the UDO. FINANCIAL IMPACT: This request has been reviewed by various County departments who have determined that the approval or denial of the request would not create the need for additional funding for the provision of County services. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Planning Director recommends that the Board: 1. Deliberate on the petition, 2. Consider the Planning Director's recommendation to: a. Approve the Resolution of Rezoning Approval contained within Attachment 2, and b. Make the necessary findings relating to the approval of the SUP modification as detailed within Attachment 4. 3. Make a recommendation to the BOCC on the General Use Rezoning petition and SUP modification in time for the September 18, 2012 BOCC regular meeting.