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2 Attachment 1, the Amendment Outline Form approved by the BOCC on November 18, 2014, provides additional background information on the proposal. Proposed text amendment language can be found in Attachment 3 within a "track changes" format (red text for proposed additions and green text for modifications made following the December ORC meeting). Planning Director's Recommendation: The Planning Director recommends approval of the Statement of Consistency, indicating the amendments are reasonable and in the public interest, contained in Attachment 2 and proposed amendment package contained in Attachment 3. Planning Board Recommendation: At its June 3, 2015 meeting, the Board voted 10 to 2 to recommend approval of the Statement of Consistency. The Planning Board's discussion regarding this vote can be found on page 6 of Attachment 5. The Board voted 9 to 3 to recommend approval of the proposed amendment. The Planning Board's discussion regarding this vote can be found on page 6 of Attachment 5. Comments made at this meeting are included in Section C.2 of Attachment 1. The Planning Board's signed Statement of Consistency is included within Attachment 2. Agenda materials from the June 3, 2015 Planning Board meeting can be viewed at: http://www.orangecountync.gov/PB Agenda Packet June 2015.pdf. Procedural Information: In accordance with Section 2.8.8 of the UDO, any evidence not presented at the public hearing must be submitted in writing prior to the Planning Board's recommendation. Additional oral evidence may be considered by the Planning Board only if it is for the purpose of presenting information also submitted in writing. The public hearing is held open to a date certain for the purpose of the BOCC receiving the Planning Board's recommendation and any submitted written comments. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Consideration and approval will not create the need for additional funding for the provision of County services. Costs for the required legal advertisement were paid from FY2014-15 Departmental funds budgeted for this purpose. Existing planning staff included in the Departmental staffing budget have accomplished the work required to process this amendment. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to this agenda item: • GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their dependents. The proposed UDO amendment regarding temporary health care structures will allow for additional housing and medical care options for mentally and physically impaired individuals and families in Orange County.