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developments. Minor revisions to existing accessory use standards are also proposed for clarification purposes. The proposed amendment was previously included as part of a combined amendment package with the O/I text amendments that are also on this Planning Board agenda. Following a recommendation from the Orange County Attorney’s Office, Planning staff separated the original amendment allowing for secondary uses to be presented as a second amendment package because the concept of secondary uses could be applicable to other zoning districts in the future. This amendment, in conjunction with the O/I text amendment, was approved as part of the original amendment form at the March 22 BOCC meeting. The original, combined amendment package was presented for review and comment at the April 4, 2016 Ordinance Review Committee (ORC) meeting. Agenda materials from that meeting are available at http://www.co.orange.nc.us/planning/planningboard.asp. Draft summary notes from this meeting are included in Attachment 5. In addition, a public information meeting was held on April 20 to review the proposed amendments and accept public comment. No concerns about the proposal were expressed by attendees. The Planning Department and Economic Development Departments have reviewed and discussed these amendments and find they further joint goals. Attachment 1 contains additional information and analysis regarding this amendment. Proposed text amendment language can be found in Attachment 3 within a “track changes” format. The table in Attachment 4 summarizes the proposed amendments to the Table of Permitted Uses. These amendments are scheduled to be presented at the May 23 Quarterly Public Hearing. Planning Director’s Recommendation: The Planning Director recommends approval of the Statement of Consistency, indicating the amendments are reasonable and in the public interest, contained in Attachment 2 and proposed amendment package contained in Attachment 3. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Consideration and approval will not create the need for additional funding for the provision of County services. Costs for the required legal advertisement were paid from FY2015-16 Departmental funds budgeted for this purpose. Existing Planning staff included in the Departmental staffing budget will accomplish the work required to process this amendment. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to this agenda item: • GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their dependents. RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Director recommends the Planning Board: 1. Review the proposed amendments, 2. Deliberate on the petition as desired, 3. Consider the Planning Director’s recommendation, and 51