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105 <br /> topics that were raised during the UDO adoption process in 2010-11 that <br /> further the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan through the <br /> UDO. <br /> The Planning Board also works with the BOCC, usually at an annual dinner <br /> meeting prior to the quarterly public hearing in November, to discuss joint <br /> goals (2009 and forward) and coordination with other advisory boards. <br /> 9 ( ) Y <br /> is <br /> Describe the collaboration relationship(s) this particular board has with other <br /> advisory boards and commissions? <br /> The Planning Board includes members who also serve on the Orange <br /> Unified Transportation Board (OUTBoard), Efland-Mebane Small Area Plan <br /> Implementation Focus Group, Commission for the Environment, and <br /> Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. There is also a position on the Board of <br /> Adjustment for a Planning Board member but that position is currently <br /> unfilled. In 2015, there was not direct collaboration with other advisory <br /> board (e.g.,joint meetings) but the Planning Board Chair attended the joint <br /> advisory board training held by the BOCC/County Clerk. <br /> If your board/commission played the role of an Element Lead Advisory Board <br /> involved in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan preparation process, please indicate <br /> your board's activities/accomplishments as they may relate to the <br /> Comprehensive Plan's goals or objectives. <br /> (The Element Lead Advisory Boards include: Planning Board, EDC, OUTBoard, <br /> Commission for the Environment, Historic Preservation Commission, Agriculture <br /> Preservation Board, Affordable Housing Board, Recreation and Parks Advisory <br /> Council) <br /> The processing of small area plan recommendations specifically addresses <br /> an objective included in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. Following are <br /> specific Comprehensive Plan Goals and Objectives that have been part of <br /> the Planning Board's recent work: <br /> Land Use Overarching Goal: Coordination of the amount, location, <br /> pattern and designation of future land uses, with availability of County <br /> services and facilities sufficient to meet the needs of Orange County's <br /> population and economy consistent with other Comprehensive Plan <br /> element goals and objectives. <br /> Objective LU-1.1: Coordinate the location of higher intensity/ high <br /> density residential and non-residential development with existing or <br /> planned locations of public transportation, commercial and <br /> community services, and adequate supporting infrastructure (i.e:, <br /> water and sewer, high-speed internet access, streets, and <br /> sidewalks), while avoiding areas with protected natural and cultural <br /> resources. This could be achieved by increasing allowable <br />