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4 <br /> Public Notice of BOCC Public Hearing <br /> On October 19, 2018, approximately 1,000 notices were mailed to property owners in and within <br /> 1,000 feet of the planning area informing them of the BOCC Public Hearing. <br /> • On November 1, 2018, the BOCC opened the Public Hearing for the E-B-M AMP but <br /> continued it to February 5, 2019 so that planning staff could address any impacts the plan <br /> may have on the economic development district. The primary concern raised by the <br /> Economic Development Department is the future marketability of relatively large <br /> properties (e.g. where new connector roads bisect the area) that have been targeted for <br /> economic development purposes. <br /> Economic Development Advisory Board - January 8, 2019 <br /> The Planning Department originally provided the Draft E-B-M AMP to the Economic <br /> Development Department for their review on August 31, 2018. The EDAB provided the following <br /> comments on January 8, 2019: <br /> o Improve communication and coordination between the two departments. <br /> o Provide an option in the plan with no internal road connectivity. <br /> o A Draft Reduced Connectivity option has been provided for the BOCC's consideration <br /> (Attachment 2). <br /> o EDAB provided a letter (Attachment 3) recommending BOCC approve the <br /> Reduced Connectivity option as part of the plan. <br /> Planning Director Recommendation <br /> Based on the input staff has received from the public, EDAB, and staff, another option for <br /> consideration is in the Reduced Connectivity Option (Attachment 2). This option removes the <br /> vast majority of new connectivity roadways through undeveloped properties. Although, there is a <br /> strong merit in our AMP that supports all 4 elements (i.e. right-of-way width, intersection <br /> placement, Frontage/Service Joint Road Access, and Master Plan Road Connections), the <br /> perception that the connectivity aspect may encumber and/or eliminate the property from a <br /> "short list" potential may outweigh the benefits of having the road documented on an AMP. <br /> Without the connectivity element, staff cannot ask for these connections with "by right" <br /> approvals, only with agreement to include them during a conditional zoning process. The <br /> developer may find it advantageous to add the connections upon their own reflection, so the <br /> comprehensive transportation solution may still be achieved. In any event, the "Reduced <br /> Connectivity" option is viable and may balance the interests and unencumber development <br /> potential. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no immediate financial impact associated with this item. The <br /> 2017 Transportation Study was funded through the FY 17-18 budget at a cost of $35,000. <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable <br /> to this item: <br /> • GOAL: CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY <br /> The reduction of risks from vehicle/traffic accidents, childhood and senior injuries, gang <br /> activity, substance abuse and domestic violence. <br /> • GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY <br />