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and architectural guidelines for the proposed Mixed Use area that <br />includes the central core of Efland. The IFG has requested that the <br />Planning Director consider requesting funds in his Department budget <br />for the 2007-08 budget year to hire a consultant to develop the Mixed <br />Use guidelines. If retaining a consultant is not possible, the IFG has <br />requested guidance from the BOCC on determining what entity <br />should develop the Mixed Use guidelines. [NOTE: After the last <br />EMSAP IFG meeting, the EPA Smart Growth Implementation <br />Assistance 2007 Request for Applications was announced (this is an <br />Item for Decision on this BOCC agenda). If approved by the BOCC, <br />Planning staff will apply for this program and if Orange County is an <br />assistance recipient, it is expected that guidelines can be developed <br />through this program.] <br />3. Other high priority items of the IFG include developing a <br />comprehensive master plan for water and sewer services and <br />completing an engineering study of the OAWS water system. These <br />items were included in report materials from advisory boards available <br />for the January 19, 2007 BOCC Retreat. <br />The attached chart contains more specific information on these. and other <br />items. <br />What's Next 1. The Highway 70 corridor plan and zoning district is expected to take <br />and When will 4-6 months to complete. It is expected to be presented at the <br />BOCC November 2007 Quarterly Public Hearing. <br />Review: 2. The Mixed Use site and architectural guidelines will be dependant on <br />whether Orange County is a successful applicant for the EPA Smart <br />Growth Implementation Assistance program. <br />3. The comprehensive master plan for water and sewer services and the <br />engineering study of the OAWS water system is dependant upon <br />funding by the BOCC in the FY '07-08 budget. <br />FINANCIAL IMPACT: <br />1. The Highway 70 corridor plan and proposed new zoning district can be accomplished <br />with existing Planning staff and resources. <br />2. The Planning Department is proposing to apply for the EPA Smart Growth <br />Implementation Assistance program for assistance in developing the Mixed Use area site <br />and architectural guidelines. As was explained in the abstract for that item on the <br />February 20, 2007 agenda, local government matching will enhance award success. <br />3. The comprehensive master plan for water and sewer services and the engineering study <br />of the OAWS water system consistent with proposed land uses will be addressed at least <br />in part during the budget process for the FY '07-08 budget. It is unclear what the costs <br />will be for these two items. <br />RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board receive this information.