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B. RATIONALE <br />1. Purpose /Mission <br />In its accepted 2014 Work Plan, the following activity was identified for the <br />OUTBoard: <br />• Begin examination of UDO Section 7.8 Access and Roadways with respect to <br />the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan to determine consistency, <br />and seek BOCC authorization to develop recommendations of applicable <br />amendments to the UDO to take to the Planning Board. <br />On April 16, 2014 the OUTBoard reviewed and discussed selected private road and <br />access standards of the UDO with respect to Comprehensive Plan Goals and <br />Objectives. The Board recommended requesting the BOCC to instruct the Planning <br />staff to review the private road, access and trail system standards, and develop <br />amendments for consideration. <br />2. Analysis <br />Additional analysis will be part of the subsequent evaluation. <br />3. Comprehensive Plan Linkage (i.e. Principles, Goals and Objectives) <br />a. Transportation Goal 2, Objective T -2.3: Increase countywide access for <br />emergency vehicles, including ways to improve response times, both for <br />existing and new developments. <br />b. Services and Community Facilities Goal 7, Objective PS -T -3: Establish and <br />maintain an appropriate level of service for law enforcement and emergency <br />services and ensure the provision of adequate public safety protection <br />standards for residential, commercial, and industrial development throughout <br />the County. <br />4. New Statutes and Rules <br />N /A_ <br />C. PROCESS <br />1. TIMEFRAME /MILESTONES /DEADLINES <br />a. BOCC Authorization to Proceed <br />May 20, 2014 <br />b. Quarterly Public Hearin <br />2 <br />