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2 <br /> seeking to rectify the problem by extending the existing industrial zoning over the entire property <br /> to ensure their perpetual ability to maintain existing infrastructure necessary for the business. <br /> During the hearing the following questions were asked: <br /> 1. A BOCC member asked staff to clarify the zoning of the property. <br /> Staff Comment: As detailed within the abstract the property is split zoned Rural <br /> Residential (R-1) and Light Industrial (1-1). The property is also located within the Upper <br /> Eno Protected Watershed Protection Overlay District. <br /> 2. A BOCC member asked if the rezoning request for this parcel would impact the zoning of <br /> the property to the south and east. <br /> Staff Comment. The extension of the 1-1 zoning over the remaining portion of 3604 <br /> Southern Drive will not impact the zoning of the property to the south or east. Staff <br /> pointed out, however, that the Keizer's have submitted a request to rezone the 2 parcels <br /> to the south and east to 1-1 to allow for a possible expansion of the existing industrial <br /> operation. <br /> Staff reminded the Board the decision to approve this specific request would be based on <br /> the appropriateness of the application, and its compliance with the Comprehensive Plan, <br /> and not on the possible expansion of the existing non-residential land use. <br /> Agenda materials from the September 9, 2013 Quarterly Public Hearing can be viewed at: <br /> http://orangecountync.gov/occierks/130909.pdf. <br /> Planning Director's Recommendation: The Planning Director recommends approval of the <br /> request finding that: <br /> 1. The application is complete in accordance with the requirements of Section 2.8 of the <br /> UDO. <br /> 2. The property is of sufficient size to be rezoned to 1-1. <br /> 3. The rezoning is consistent with the Orange County 2030 Comprehensive Plan Future <br /> Land Use Map, the Growth Management System, and the adopted Efland Mebane <br /> Small Area Plan. <br /> Planning Board Recommendation: At its October 2, 2013 regular meeting, the Board voted <br /> unanimously to recommend approval of the rezoning request consistent with the staff <br /> recommendation. Agenda materials from the October 2, 2013 Planning Board meeting can be <br /> viewed at: http://orangecountync.gov/planning/documents/Oct2013PBPacket-web.pdf. <br /> Please refer to Attachment 3 for the ordinance amending the zoning atlas and Attachment 5 for <br /> the resolution concerning the statement of consistency indicating the proposed atlas <br /> amendment is consistent with the adopted 2030 Comprehensive Plan. <br /> Procedural Information: In accordance with Section 2.8.8 of the UDO, any evidence not <br /> presented at the public hearing must be submitted in writing prior to the Planning Board's <br /> recommendation. Additional oral evidence may be considered by the Planning Board only if it is <br /> for the purpose of presenting information also submitted in writing. The public hearing is held <br /> open to a date certain for the purpose of the BOCC receiving the Planning Board's <br /> recommendation and any submitted written comments. <br />