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:3PANG 011lo7 Y <br /> VNE 5f MV 4 ii0 04 0 $4 55•Pf GPIf <br /> kW- FIM.�T REPORT <br /> Lecembex 13, 1990 <br /> (Adopted by EW Board, i"/i s/91) <br /> This summary outlines the recomrendations of the EDP: Target Advisory <br /> Group as they compete their consideration of the implementation of the <br /> Ecanorrac Development SLrategi.c Plan. The mu.ssion of the Econoruc <br /> DeveioSi ent C=rt,ission is to encourage the expansion of existing <br /> businesses, investment in the Counry's human resources, and the <br /> creation of a climate for diversified and environmentally sate <br /> b*-sinesscs to prosper. This focuses on providing jobs for .our citizens <br /> and increasing lttie non-residential taxbase, to ultimately produce more <br /> tax dollars for the provision of appropriate County services. <br /> The. Target Advisory Group, as a sub=vrittee of the Orange County <br /> Economic Uevelop mnt Caimission has been asked to consider and <br /> investigate: <br /> 1) agricultural incentives and preferred locations, <br /> 2) review and revision of planning requirements, <br /> 3) location and types of business for Orange County, <br /> 4) malting a local response team to greet and ir>torm prospects, and <br /> 5) outlining an_aggressive promotional ca.mpaigr.. <br /> Their work, and that of four other su ttees, started in August <br /> 19813. The Texget Adviscry Group has considered and discussed tneir <br /> strategies, and forwards this Fi.-:iad Report for y^a.r acceptance and <br /> implementation. <br /> 1) Agricultural Ingaitives -- In discuss irq possible solutions to <br /> regulations affecting the farnu.^g industry, a group of people who made <br /> their living at farm::w, i elt that isi�-h ng on the County level coula be <br /> done to malty any difference; most policy decisions are made at the <br /> State and Federal level. The Target Advisory Group, therefore, does <br /> not fcr+f ,rd any r�m-,w Kktion for C17-wrty Cr�:r:,iasion>*r action. <br /> 2) Review and ?„vicion of Plan-o n,7 Rem:ire ant:: -- The Econom4.c <br /> De:Yel o,-Tr:F-rt Coaur 3si_on and "e Orange Co,.:J<ity Plaming Board have <br /> recen!C iy cwrglet.ed a major step, by rpproving, a Plarzdn3 Agreeo,-m <br /> to direct -heir sv.affs to work toq,,�-,.hsr vn following steps: <br /> - i.denl.i.fy any. apply zoning and lw.�nd v.7,n to promote business, <br /> - devC lop peiferm e-r ce standards art2 projert impact thresholds, <br /> - establish a cooperative planning prc=---,ss so thati the EX and the <br /> Planning staff are able to review projects and changes early, <br /> - review ways to streamline development approval processes by: <br /> ORANGE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION <br /> P.O. BOX 712 - 110 N. CsHURTON ST. • SAWYER BUILDING - HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. 27278 <br /> (919) 732-8181 (919) %8-4501 (919) 688.7331 (919) 227.2031 1Ft(919) 732'4249 <br />