Agenda - 11-05-2015 - 5-d - Zoning Atlas Amendment Conditional Zoning – Master Plan Development Conditional Zoning District (MPD-CZ) Harts Mill - Closure of PH and Action (No Additional Comments Accepted)

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4 STAFF COMMENT: Please refer to Attachment 5 of the abstract for the applicant's response. b. Several Planning Board members asked if the applicant was going to allow for the creation of recreational amenities/land uses on the property. There was a concern expressed over requiring the applicant to come back through the process to amend the approved Conditional Zoning district to add a recreational amenity. STAFF COMMENT: The site plan has been modified to include identified recreation areas. The proposed development conditions contained in Attachment 9 were modified to spell out permitted recreational amenities for residents. c. A Planning Board member asked for a more detailed breakdown of anticipated farm activities that would be allowed on the property. STAFF COMMENT: Please refer to Attachment 5 of the abstract for the applicant's response. d. The Planning Director asked the applicant to provide additional information on the promotion of `crime prevention through environmental design'. STAFF COMMENT: Please refer to Attachment 5 of the abstract for the applicant's response. Procedural Information: In accordance with 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. Planning Director Recommendation: The Planning Director recommends approval of proposed Zoning Atlas Amendment application and further recommends approval of the- i. Statement of Consistency, as contained in Attachment 8, indicating the proposed zoning atlas amendment is consistent with the adopted Comprehensive Plan and the project is reasonable and in the public interest, and ii. Ordinance amending the Orange County Zoning Atlas as contained in Attachment 9. Planning Board Recommendation: At its September 2, 2015 meeting, the Board voted unanimously to recommend approval of the Statement of Consistency and the Ordinance approving the Zoning Atlas Amendment. Excerpts of approved minutes are included in Attachment 6. The Planning Board's signed Statement of Consistency is included within Attachment 7. Agenda materials from the September 2, 2015 Planning Board meeting can be viewed at- ht Sep 2015 Agenda Package.pdf. 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.