Agenda - 10-21-2014 - 7d - Laserfiche WebLink

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Analysis: As required under Section 2.15.2 (E) of the UDO, the Planning Director is required to: `prepare and submit a recommendation' on the concept plan to the Planning Board for consideration. In analyzing this request, the Planning Director offers the following: 1. The application has been deemed complete in accordance with the requirements of Section 2.2 and 2.15.2 of the UDO. 2. Staff has determined that the property is of sufficient size to support the proposed subdivision. 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 supports the approval of the flexible development option as denoted on Sheet 2 of the site plan package. 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(S): The Manager recommends the Board: 1. Receive the Preliminary Subdivision Plat application and the Planning Board's recommendation for approval; 2. Deliberate on the proposal as necessary; and 3. Approve the Preliminary Plat, and the Resolution of Approval at Attachment 7.