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10 <br /> Encourage compact and higher density development in areas served by water and <br /> sewer. (See also Land Use Objective LU-1.1 and Water and Wastewater Objective <br /> WW-5.) <br /> Objective ED-2.5: <br /> Identify lands suitable to accommodate the expansion and growth of commercial <br /> and industrial uses in the County. <br /> Objective ED-2.7: <br /> Select industrial sites in Economic Development Areas based on present and <br /> planned supporting systems, such as public water and sewer, access to adequate <br /> highway, rail, or public transportation infrastructures, and minimize detrimental <br /> environmental or negative social outcomes. (See also Water and Wastewater <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 <br /> of 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 <br /> avoiding areas with protected natural and cultural resources. This could be <br /> achieved by increasing allowable densities and creating new mixed-use zoning <br /> districts where adequate public services are available. (See also Economic <br /> Development Objectives ED-2.1, ED-2.3, ED-2.10, and Water and Wastewater <br /> 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 <br /> goals. <br /> c. The amendment is reasonable and in the public interest because it: <br /> 1. Assists Orange County in promoting the Hillsborough EDD to economic <br /> development prospects. <br /> a. Adjacent and nearby land uses continue to be protected <br /> through the myriad of development standards in the County's <br /> UDO. <br /> The Board of County Commissioners hereby adopts this Statement of Consistency and <br /> findings expressed herein. <br /> Earl McKee, Chair Date <br />