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The applicant, Montessori Farm School, is seeking a SUP in accordance with the <br /> provisions of Article Eight (8) and Section 8.8.30 to develop a private school based on <br /> the Montessori curriculum. <br /> The applicant intends to develop their school with a major emphasis on providing a <br /> farm/agricultural and science emphasis including: <br /> a. Farm and crop production, <br /> b. Animal care, <br /> c. Recycling, composting, and water conservation activities/projects. <br /> Purpose: To receive public comment on the Farm Montessori School Class A Special Use <br /> Permit <br /> THIS ITEM WILL BE RESCHEDULED <br /> 3. Comprehensive Plan Update Phase II: The Comprehensive Plan is an official <br /> public document that includes analysis of existing and predicted conditions and <br /> provides guidance for future legal and policy decisions, as determined by Orange <br /> County. The updated Plan will serve to guide development and the preservation of <br /> resources within the unincorporated areas of the County, by addressing a multitude <br /> of issues. The adopted Plan also serves as the statutory basis for many of Orange <br /> County's land use regulations as well as the application of zoning districts, as zoning <br /> must be in accordance with a comprehensive plan. <br /> On October 3, 2006, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved a process <br /> for updating the County's Comprehensive Plan in two phases as follows: <br /> Phase I, to include the development of Comprehensive Plan goals and County Profile <br /> Element; and Phase II, to include the remaining seven (7) Elements of the updated <br /> Comprehensive Plan. Phase I was completed by the County in September 2007 and <br /> Phase II was initiated immediately thereafter. <br /> During October 2007-April 2008, a Planning Consultant, County staff and the following <br /> County advisory boards have worked together to develop the draft Comprehensive Plan: <br /> Affordable Housing Advisory Board, Agricultural Preservation Board, Commission for the <br /> Environment, Economic Development Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, <br /> Orange Unified Transportation Board, Planning Board, and Recreation and Parks <br /> Advisory Council. <br /> The Comprehensive Plan includes the following eight Elements: 1) County Profile; 2) <br /> Economic Development; 3) Housing; 4) Land Use; 5) Natural and Cultural Systems; 6) <br /> Parks and Recreation; 7) Services (Utilities) and Community Facilities; and 8) <br /> Transportation. Recommendations are also provided in the draft Comprehensive Plan <br /> that addresses the administration, implementation, and monitoring of the Plan that will <br /> need to take place following its adoption. <br />