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8 3. The proposal appears consistent with the various goals outlined within the Comprehensive Plan concerning development, including: a. Land Use Overarching Goal: Coordination of the amount, location, pattern, and designation of future land uses, with availability of County services and facilities sufficient to meet the needs of Orange County's population and economy consistent with other Comprehensive Plan element goals and objectives. 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. 4. Staff has determined that the proposed subdivision is 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 for review and comment on July 20, 2012. As of this date staff has not received any comments. Public Hearinq Procedural Information: In accordance with Sections 2.7.8 (A) (3) of the UDO, the BOCC has requested that the Planning Board recommendation be made available in time for the November 20, 2012 BOCC regular meeting. As a procedural note, additional comments on the application should be submitted in writing to the Planning Board, prior to its meeting, in order to become part of the official record of these proceedings. Planninq Director's Recommendation: In accordance with the provisions of Section 2.7.4 of the UDO, the Planning Director recommends approval of the application subject to: • Approval of the recommended Findings of Fact as detailed within Attachment 4, • The imposition of the recommended conditions detailed within Attachment 4, and • The BOCC's ability to make an affirmative finding on the general standards outlined within Section 5.3.4 of the UDO. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Staff has determined the project would not require augmentation of County budgetary outlays to support services and that anticipated revenues from property taxes should supplement increases in cost. RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Director recommends the Board: 1. Deliberate as necessary, 2. Review the Findings of Fact and Conditions of Approval as contained in Attachment 4, 3. If deemed necessary, suggest additional conditions or modifications to the site plan, and 4. Make an affirmative recommendation to the BOCC regarding the Findings of Fact and Conditions of Approval as detailed within Attachment 4.