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