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4 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />As has been discussed in the past, the bases for some of the proposed revisions are <br />as follows: <br />1. Allow the public to make comments at the end of the process. <br />2. Do not require a quorum of Planning Board members in order to hold a public <br />hearing. <br />3. Streamline and speed up the review/decision process when possible. <br /> <br />The proposed revisions are expected to achieve these objectives. When the BOCC <br />discussed this topic at its May 12, 2015 work session members indicated that if the <br />process were revised it should be evaluated after one year to ensure it was working <br />as intended and satisfactorily. If the proposed revisions are adopted, an evaluation <br />can be scheduled for a year later. Any future revisions to the UDO would need to be <br />brought forward to a future public hearing. <br /> <br />3. Comprehensive Plan Linkage (i.e. Principles, Goals and Objectives) <br />Land Use Goal 6: A land use planning process that is transparent, fair, open, <br />efficient, and responsive. <br /> <br />4. New Statutes and Rules <br />N/A <br /> <br /> <br />C. PROCESS <br /> <br />1. TIMEFRAME/MILESTONES/DEADLINES <br />a. BOCC Authorization to Proceed <br />June 2, 2015 <br />b. Quarterly Public Hearing <br />September 8, 2015 <br />c. BOCC Updates/Checkpoints <br />May 12, 2015 – work session <br />July 1, 2015 – Planning Board ORC (agenda materials are available to all <br />interested persons) <br />August 5, 2015 – Continuation of Planning Board ORC (agenda materials are <br />available to all interested persons) <br />November 5, 2015 – receive Planning Board recommendation and make decision <br />d. Other <br /> <br /> <br />2. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM <br />Mission/Scope: Public Hearing process consistent with NC State Statutes and