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Page 3 of 3 Jeffrey Scott <br />Other Comments: <br />This application was current on:6/28/2017 12:59:45 PM Date Printed:6/28/2017 <br />Boards/Commissions appointments: <br />What role should the Planning Board take in guiding and regulating growth? <br />Fairness and inclusiveness is key. Considering the impact of potential development projects is <br />very important, but also understanding the role of development projects in shaping the area is <br />also key. Also, communication with agents and groups is important. Understanding the planning <br />process can be difficult and tends to frustrate people without proper knowledge. <br />Some of the most important issues facing Orange County is reconciling continued growth of the <br />Triangle region with the cultural community. Potential commercial developments could act as a <br />key economic driver for the county but could also come at the expense of the character of the <br />area. Reconciling the two-components is vital. Another vital issue is the ecological/environmental <br />area. Orange County has fantastic natural features and planning communities around them <br />could have a major impact for it s residents. Dependent upon a number of factors that could help <br />increase the communities appeal. Finally, transportation is a major player. A proposed light rail <br />system could be a boon to the area but leave some behind. Automobile traffic has increased <br />substantially as the area grows and if not considered carefully could impugn growth and <br />development. <br />How would you, as a member of the Planning Board, contribute to the implementation of <br />the Board of Commissioners' adopted Goals and Priorities? <br />I would help to further the stated goals and priorities but also question these if an issue arises. <br />47