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The purpose of this meeting is to review the final draft of the proposed amendments in <br />preparation for a recommendation on adoption/consideration, including discussion of <br />modifications not previously reviewed by the Board, namely: <br />1. Creation of a new procedure allowing those persons defined under Federal law as being <br />disabled or handicapped to seek a relaxation of development standards when same <br />impact their ability to make reasonable use of their property; <br />2. Developing new land use categories addressing group living situations; <br />3. Re-location of standards to definitions for certain land use categories; <br />4. Modification of previously reviewed definitions. <br />This amendment package will be brought before the Planning Board at its March 6, 2019 regular <br />meeting for a formal recommendation to the BOCC. <br />FINANCIAL IMPACT: Consideration and approval will not create the need for additional funding <br />for the provision of County services. Existing staff, included in the Departmental staffing budget, <br />will accomplish the work required to process this amendment. <br />RECOMMENDATION(S):The Planning Director recommends the Planning Board receive the <br />amendment package and provide feedback to staff on the proposed amendment(s). <br /> 3