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Environmental Assessment: An Environmental Assessment (EA) and recommended Finding of No Significant Impact ( FONSI) for this project was prepared by Corley Redfoot Zack, Inc. (dated January 2006). The Staff has forwarded the developer's EA and FONSI determination to the State Clearinghouse for comment. The State review period closed on February 20, 2006. Staff received two comments from the State, one from NCDENR and one from the Department of Cultural Resources (see attached). Neither agency indicated any issues with the proposal. The applicant's FONSI concludes that the project would result in no significant environmental impact Based on its review of a revised site plan (dated 1/23/06) staff concurs with the conclusion. [An earlier 12/20/05 site plan showed land- disturbing activities adjacent to a stream, and within the required stream buffer. The current site plan relocates all land disturbing activities outside of the stream buffer, as was recommended by staff.] Smart Growth Principles: The proposed school follows smart growth principles in numerous ways, see attached list of smart growth principles adhered to. Fire. Police and Rescue: See Findings Development Process Schedule and Action Articles 8.4.3 and 8.4.4 of the Zoning Ordinance require that the Zoning Officer's recommendation be presented to the Planning Board. Zoning Officer's Recommendation The Zoning Officer has not received information that would establish grounds for making a negative recommendation on the general standards. These standards include maintaining or promoting the public health, safety, and general welfare, and the use being in compliance with the general plan for the physical development of the County. The Zoning Officer has reviewed the application, the site plan and all supporting documentation and has found that the application does comply with the specific standards and required regulations concerning the Special Use Permit. Provided the BOCC finds in the affirmative on the general standards, the Zoning Officer recommends approval for a Special Use Permit for the Partnership Academy Alternative School for Orange County subject to the conditions in the attached Resolution of Approval. Information /Issues at Planning Board Meeting on February 1, 2006 (Comments made by Planning Board) 1. This is an exciting thing happening. It's been in the works for 10+ years and the school district needs it. 2. This is to help make sure that children don't fall through the cracks, and it is close to another school so they don't feel alienated. 3. When will the cultural resources report be available? • Mike Hammersley with Corley, Redfoot & Zack indicated it would be available before the Public Hearing. (Comments were received back from the State Clearinghouse and there was no comment from the Department of Cultural Resources).