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2. A BOCC member asked if the rezoning request for this parcel would impact the zoning of the property to the south and east. Staff Comment: The extension of the I-1 zoning over the remaining portion of 3604 Southern Drive will not impact the zoning of the property to the south or east. Staff pointed out, however, that the Keizer’s have submitted a request to rezone the 2 parcels to the south and east to I-1 to allow for a possible expansion of the existing industrial operation. Staff reminded the Board the decision to approve this specific request would be based on the appropriateness of the application, and its compliance with the Comprehensive Plan, and not on the possible expansion of the existing non-residential land use. Agenda materials from the September 9, 2013 Quarterly Public Hearing can be viewed at: http://orangecountync.gov/occlerks/130909.pdf Planning Director’s Recommendation: The Planning Director recommends approval of the request finding that: 1. The application is complete in accordance with the requirements of Section 2.8 of the UDO. 2. The property is of sufficient size to be rezoned to I-1. 3. The rezoning is consistent with the Orange County 2030 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map, the Growth Management System, and the adopted Efland Mebane Small Area Plan. Attachment 2 contains the proposed Ordinance approving the rezoning. Attachment 3 contains a statement detailing the requests consistency with the Comprehensive Plan. Procedural Information: In accordance with Section 2.8.8 of the UDO, any evidence not presented at the public hearing must be submitted in writing prior to the Planning Board’s recommendation. The Planning Board may consider additional oral evidence only if it is for the purpose of presenting information also submitted in writing. The public hearing is held open to a date certain for the purpose of the BOCC receiving the Planning Board’s recommendation and any submitted written comments. FINANCIAL IMPACT: This rezoning request has been reviewed by County departments who have determined that the approval or denial of the request would not create the need for additional funding for the provision of County services. RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Director recommends the Board: 1. Deliberate on the petition, 2. Consider the Planning Director’s recommendation to proceed with Attachment 2 and Attachment 3, and 3. Make a recommendation to the BOCC on the proposed zoning atlas amendment in time for the November 5, 2013 BOCC meeting. 14