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3 <br />ORANGE COUNTY SOUTHERNBRANCH LIBRARY LOCATIONAL CRITERIA <br />Guiding Principles <br />When selecting a site for a new or expanded library, the Library system takes into <br />account three fundamental factors: <br />The Library System recognizes that as a regional serviceprovider, the <br />o <br />location of libraries must provide for optimal service to the most number of <br />residents within the entire System service area. This takes precedence <br />over political boundaries or undeveloped neighborhoods. <br />The Board is committed to providing an equitable level of service <br />o <br />throughout the entire County. <br />The placement of a library in a manner that maximizes its use will be more <br />o <br />valuable over the long term than the original investment made in land or <br />building. Typically, the original cost of a newbuilding is exceeded in just <br />three years by its cumulative operating costs. <br />**As amended by the BOCC at itsJune 14, 2012 work session <br />PRELIMINARY PHASE–TECHNICAL SITE REVIEW AND ASSESSMENT <br />Visibility: <br />Visible from the street <br />Classification of street where property will be accessed from (i.e. private, local, <br />arterial, collector, major thoroughfare, etc.). <br />Visual appeal <br />Site Capacity: <br />Able to providecomprehensivelibrary services to all the residents of southern <br />Orange County. <br />Meets minimum acreage (urban services vs. rural services) <br />Space for building and on-site parking <br />Adequate utilitiesand availability <br />Space for future expansion (building to allow for additional library services, parking, <br />etc.)to serve all the residents of southernOrange County. <br />Space to accommodate the necessary setbacks, road expansions and other site <br />amenities. <br />Access: <br />Accessibility for pedestrians <br /> <br />