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Page 3 of 3 Holly Safi <br />Other Comments: <br />This application was current on:5/15/2017 10:24:25 AM Date Printed:5/16/2017 <br />Boards/Commissions appointments: <br />The BOA makes decisions that are essentially outside of the strict letter of the UDO. In making <br />these decisions it is important to keep in mind the overall spirit of the county ordinances and the <br />comprehensive plan for growth and only allow exceptions that won t injure or impair the smart <br />growth of the county. <br />How would you, as a member of the Planning Board, contribute to the implementation of <br />the Board of Commissioners' adopted Goals and Priorities? <br />Many of the BOC s goals and priorities have to do with smart growth and economic development <br />of the county. Land use plays an intricate role in both of those priorities by ensuring that <br />economic growth happens in the places and in the manner that is directed by the <br />comprehensive plan. Through my experience as a land use attorney and the economic <br />development projects I worked on during my time in planning school, I have an understanding of <br />how planning and zoning can work for or against economic growth and environmental protection. <br />While the BOA may make individual decisions, those decisions do affect the larger community. <br />As a member of the BOA, I believe my experience and knowledge will help raise issues that may <br />not be immediately apparent so that as a board we can make decisions that work toward the <br />goals and policies of the BOC. <br />14