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113 <br /> Agreement and Land Use Plan, and the policies of the <br /> municipalities. <br /> Economic Development Overarching Goal: Viable and sustainable <br /> economic development that contributes to both property and sales tax <br /> revenues, and enhances high quality employment opportunities for County <br /> residents. <br /> Objective ED-1.5: Identify barriers to development of desirable <br /> businesses and local businesses, and mitigate these barriers. <br /> Transportation Goal 3: Integrated land use planning and transportation <br /> planning that serves existing development supports future development, <br /> and is consistent with the County's land use plans which include <br /> provisions for preserving the natural environment and community <br /> character. <br /> Identify any activities this board/commission expects to carry out in 2017 <br /> as they relate to established BOCC goals and priorities. <br /> If applicable, is there a fiscal impact(Le., funding, staff time, other <br /> resources) associated with these proposed activities (please list). <br /> The Board will continue its work in partnership with staff to further <br /> implement recommendations contained within small area plans and the <br /> UDO Implementation Bridge and to implement existing and new BOCC <br /> priorities, some of which may emerge at the January 2017 BOCC retreat: <br /> 1. Affordable and Senior Housing, including Co-Housing: On-going need <br /> for affordable housing opportunities, including senior housing, in the county. <br /> Continue to work with the Housing and Community Development Department <br /> on the Affordable Housing Strategic Plan and develop any necessary <br /> regulatory amendments that would further the plan once it's adopted.. <br /> 2. Emergency Access: Continue to work with appropriate staff/departments to <br /> better ensure properties can be reached by emergency personnel (e.g., <br /> driveway width and clearance, bridge weight limit signage and sufficiency to <br /> allow a fire truck to pass, gate width, curve radii sufficient for emergency <br /> vehicles). Amendments currently being worked on related to private road <br /> standards address a portion of this topic. <br /> 3. Clustering in Rural Areas: Consider rural village concepts. Examine <br /> innovative septic systems whether in individual or community settings. <br /> Clustering does not increase density in rural areas but creates a higher <br /> percentage of open space. Amendments currently being considered related <br /> to subdivision regulations address a portion of this topic. <br /> 4. Population Projections: Analyze regional population and employment <br />