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2 <br /> <br />o Modifications to the former O/I (Office/Institutional) zoning district <br />(now named O/RM – Office/Research and Manufacturing) <br />o The Hillsborough Economic Development District (EDD) <br />o Cluster subdivision regulations <br />• Reviewed and made recommendation on Orange County/Town of <br />Hillsborough Joint Land Use Plan Amendment and Zoning Atlas <br />Amendments for the Hillsborough EDD. <br />• Class A SUP for the Oakwood Solar Facility (in Cheeks Township). <br /> <br />More recently: <br />• Provided input on the reorganization of the Tables of Permitted Uses at <br />several ORC meetings. <br />• Reviewed and made recommendations on flood regulations, public <br />hearing process revisions, and an MPD-CZ application (Settler’s Point). <br /> <br />List of Specific Tasks, Events, or Functions Performed or Sponsored Annually. <br />• Monthly Planning Board meetings <br />• Quarterly Public Hearings (generally 4 per year) <br />• Ordinance Review Committee (ORC) meetings and special meetings as <br />required <br />• Review applications for ordinance amendments, major subdivisions, <br />and Class A special use permits and provide recommendations to the <br />BOCC <br />• Develop and recommend policies, ordinances, administrative <br />procedures and other means for carrying out plans <br />• Coordinate with staff on ongoing planning updates, changes, and new <br />techniques <br /> <br />Describe this board/commission’s activities/accomplishments in carrying out <br />BOCC goal(s)/priorities, if applicable. <br />The Planning Board is involved in the ongoing implementation of the 2030 <br />Comprehensive Plan, including potential regulatory revisions suggested <br />during the UDO adoption process in 2010-11. Additionally, small area plan <br />implementation measures continue to be worked on as needed. <br /> <br />Describe the collaboration relationship(s) this particular board has with other <br />advisory boards and commissions? <br />In 2017, there was not direct collaboration with other advisory boards (e.g., <br />joint meetings). <br /> <br />If your board/commission played the role of an Element Lead Advisory Board <br />involved in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan preparation process, please indicate <br />your board’s activities/accomplishments as they may relate to the <br />Comprehensive Plan’s goals or objectives. <br />(The Element Lead Advisory Boards include: Planning Board, EDC, OUTBoard, <br />Commission for the Environment, Historic Preservation Commission, Agriculture <br /> 47