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R 2. 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. 3. The applicant is proposing a density limit for the project of 1 dwelling unit for every 3 acres of property. The current zoning would potentially allow 1 unit for every 40,000 sq. ft. of property. 4. Staff has determined that the proposed development is consistent with existing and anticipated development within the area and the various land uses associated with the project are compatible. 5. The applicant has proposed the development of a solar array on the property. Staff has determined the array will have to comply with permitting requirements detailed within Section 5.2.1 Table of Permitted Uses and 5.9.6 of the UDO. This means the proposed array will require the issuance of a Class B Special Use Permit. Staff recommends a condition be imposed indicating that any solar facility developed on the property shall be required to obtain all required authorizations prior to earth disturbing activity. The applicant is aware of the recommended condition and has agreed. Neighborhood Information Meeting: A neighborhood information meeting for the project was held on April 8, 2015 in accordance with Section 2.9.2 (D) of the UDO. A synopsis of concerns can be found within Attachment 4. Notification Requirements: Per Sections 2.9.2 of the UDO, staff has caused a notice of this hearing to be published: `as least twice in a newspaper of public circulation in the County for two (2) successive weeks: ` no less than ten (10) days nor more than twenty -five (25) days' before the public hearing. The legal ad was published accordingly. On May 8, 2015 staff sent written notice by certified mail to all adjacent property owners located within 500 feet of the subject property as required by Section 2.8.7 of the UDO. On May 15, 2015 staff posted a sign on the property providing a notice of the date, time, and location of the public hearing. Attachment 5 contains the Notification and Certification of mailing. FINANCIAL IMPACT: This request has been reviewed by various County departments who have determined that the approval or denial of the request would not create the need for additional funding for the provision of County services. Costs associated with advertising, including the public hearing notice and mailings, were paid by the applicant in accordance with the adopted Orange County Fee Schedule.