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238 <br /> Objective WW-15.) <br /> Land Use Goal 1: Fiscally and environmentally responsible, sustainable growth, <br /> consistent with the provision of adequate services and facilities and a high quality of <br /> life. <br /> Objective LU-1.1: <br /> Coordinate the location of higher intensity / high density residential and non- <br /> residential development with existing or planned locations of public transportation, <br /> commercial and community services, and adequate supporting infrastructure (i.e., <br /> water and sewer, high-speed internet access, streets, and sidewalks), while avoiding <br /> areas with protected natural and cultural resources. This could be achieved by <br /> increasing allowable densities and creating new mixed-use zoning districts where <br /> adequate public services are available. (See also Economic Development <br /> Objectives ED-2.1, ED-2.3, ED-2.10, and Water and Wastewater Objective WW-2.) <br /> Land Use Goal 4: Land development regulations, guidelines, techniques and/or <br /> incentives that promote the integrated achievement of all Comprehensive Plan goals. <br /> 4. New Statutes and Rules <br /> N/A <br /> C. PROCESS <br /> 1. TIMEFRAME/MILESTONES/DEADLINES <br /> a. BOCC Authorization to Proceed <br /> April 19, 2016 <br /> b. Quarterly Public Hearing <br /> September 12, 2016 <br /> c. BOCC Updates/Checkpoints <br /> July 6, 2016 — Planning Board ORC (Ordinance Review Committee)(BOCC <br /> receives agenda) <br /> August 3, 2016 — Planning Board Meeting for Recommendation (BOCC receives <br /> agenda) <br /> d. Other <br /> 2. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM <br /> Mission/Scope: Public Hearing process consistent with NC State Statutes and <br /> Orange County ordinance requirements. Additionally, a public information meeting <br /> was held on July 26 and covered all three related potential items (modifications to the <br /> Joint Land Use Plan, a related rezoning action, and the proposed text amendments). <br /> 4 <br />