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v. The Rural Buffer (RB) is a general use zoning district which allows for single-family residential use. STAFF COMMENT: There are existing, previously approved, telecommunication facilities located within the RB general use zoning district, although not in proximity to this site. 2. Section 5.10.2 of the UDO establishes the parameters for the creation of a Master Telecommunications Plan (hereafter ‘the Plan) denoting the location of properties where the owner has expressed a willingness to allow for a telecommunication facility to be erected. The Plan indicates there is a property off of Mangum Court, approximately 3,600 ft. northeast of the subject parcel, as being available for the location of a telecommunication facility. Please refer to Tab(s) 1 and 11 of the application booklet for detailing why this property is not suitable. 3. As detailed within Attachment 3 staff has determined the application is consistent with established submittal requirements (i.e. application form, submittal of site plan, payment of fee, etc.). The applicant has provided documentation arguing the project is compliant with established development standards as detailed in Section 5.10.8 of the UDO. As with all applications the Board will have to base their final recommendation on this evidence as well as the sworn testimony offered during the public hearing. 6. There are several goals/policies detailed within the adopted 2030 Comprehensive Plan addressing the development of telecommunication facilities in the County including: a. Land Use Goal 1: Fiscally and environmentally responsible, sustainable growth, consistent with the provision of adequate services and facilities and a high quality of life. b. Services and Community Facilities Goal 7: Efficient and effective public safety including, police, fire, telecommunications, emergency services, and animal services. c. Objective PS-T-6: Develop a mechanism for cooperation with telecommunication facilities stakeholders regarding the siting and design of towers. d. Objective PS-T-7: Manage the number of future wireless telecommunication facilities by identifying preferred locations capable of accommodating service Countywide. e. Objective PS-T-8: Encourage the expansion of affordable, high-speed internet access, fiber optic lines, and other high-speed communication networks to rural and underserved areas. f. Objective PS-9: Maintain a radio communication system that ensures reliable notification and oversight of emergency assets, such as personnel, vehicles, and response equipment, throughout Orange County and inter-operability of communication among jurisdictions. 8. Staff held the required neighborhood information meeting (NIM) for this project on October 15, 2016. Comments made at the NIM are summarized as follows: a. Concerns were expressed that the tower would negatively impact adjacent property values. 121