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13 further to the north slang Hillhouse Road, the Town has constructed a new Municipal Operations Facility. Lastly, to.the west, on the opposite side of the existing landfill, Orange County is currently developing a new' Solid Waste Operations Facility. Clearly, the subject area is undergoi~pg a well=planned and orderly transition to a more service-oriented character. The requested zoning is sunilar to current zoning of much of the area, including several adjacent .parcels. In addition,. the proposed land use will be compatible with current and emerging' land usage patterns in the area, 'and will provide a valuable service facility for Town.citizens and for the~Coutriy at large. . COMPREHENSIVE PLAN The proposed land use is consistent with a significant recommendation of the Town's ~adopted~ Comprehensive Plan. ~ The Plan identifies the general area around the subject property as the Northwest Focus. Area. One. recommendation.o~the Plan, is to "Encourage regional cooperation, particularly with Orange Comity and.Carrbora, to address the provision of services and infrastructure in the Northwest Area." (Appendix B, Chapter 4; Paragraph 4.4). ~ . Based on studies of geographic, demographic, transportation, and other parameters, Orange County has determined that the Northwest Area of Chapel Hill, and the subject property in particular, is strategically suited for the location and provision of this . ~ important public service. Further, the Applicant believes that the requested zoning amendment is necessary for the subject property? to allow the County to provide comprehensive animal services at the appropriate level of quality. Orange County proposes to install public utility improvements as necessary for the proper operation of this facility. Consistent with the recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan, these infrastructure improvements will serve public purposes by providing critical public utility service to this important Focus Area. SUMMARY The requested zoning amendment will allow Orange County to provide comprehensive .and high-quality animal services, including sheltering, adoption, animal control, public outreach, and related activities, to eitizens of the Town of Chapel Hill and Orange County at large. The requested zoning classification and corresponding land use will be . compatible with current and emerging patterns in the area. In addition, the requested zoning.amendment will comply with an important recommendation of the Town's Comprehensive Plan. Further, the Applicant will accept Conditional Use zoning in order to subject usage ofthe properiy~to specific conditions attached to a Special Use Permit.