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„., 022 ACTION AGENDA ITEM NO. PAGE 2 ,- ,.. A second factor to be considered in the preparation of the Joint Planning Area Plan is the land development concerns of citizens in, and adjacent to, the Joint Planning Area; particularly, their concerns related to type and intensity of development. Traditionally, the planning staff has determined such concerns 1 through the use of questionnaires and public meetings as needed. In this case, staff time is limited, schedules tight, and issues complex. it is felt that a ;7 professional in public opinion surveying can provide the best and most accurate data within our time constraints. IMPACT: The Planning and Research Branch of NCDOT has indicated that work on a Thorough- fare Plan could begin upon receipt of a letter from the Commission Chair. ,1 Priority would be given to the Joint Planning Area with the remainder of the County to be completed within a three-month period. Approval of NCDOT preparing the Thoroughfare Plan would enable this element to be considered in the Joint Planning efforts and could he carried out at no cost to the County. Long-range thoroughfare improvements could also be considered County-wide and needed im- provements considered as part of development application approvals. The issues and concerns identified in the public opinion survey will serve as the major input to the determination of goals and objectives for the Joint Planning Area Land Use Plan. Identified goals and objectives will in-turn I have a direct impact on the location and inteitities of land uses proposed in the Plan. r RECOMMEND: Authorize Chair to contact NCDOT and request Thoroughfare Plan preparation for Orange County (NCDOT will prepare at no expense to the County) . '.4 Authorize Planning Department to contract with Focusgroup, Inc. for the preparation of a public opinion survey involving 300-400 respondents. Estimated cost - $4,000-$5,000 (funds available in Planning Department budget) . t I