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44 <br /> • Conducts reviews of proposed new infrastructure projects that might have an impact on <br /> historic resources, including cell towers, pipelines and transportation projects, in partnership <br /> with the State Historic Preservation Office. <br /> Describe this commission's activities/accomplishments in carrying out BOCC <br /> goal(s)/priorities, if applicable. <br /> Goal Two: Promote an interactive and transparent system of governance that reflects <br /> community values. <br /> Priority 7: Improve intra-and intergovernmental coordination, cooperation and collaboration. <br /> (a) Work with Town of Hillsborough and Town of Carrboro on: Joint land use planning <br /> approaches, policies/ ordinances, and annexation, and Economic Development Districts. <br /> • The HPC and the Town of Hillsborough worked together to establish a joint review <br /> process for projects affecting cultural resources (2014). The HPC is also proposing a <br /> process to allow for the future designation of historic landmarks located in the ETJ's of <br /> both Hillsborough and Carrboro. All of these initiatives speak to Priority 7. <br /> Goal Three: Implement planning and economic development policies which create a <br /> balanced, dynamic local economy, and which promote diversity, sustainable growth and <br /> enhanced revenue while embracing community values. <br /> • Three of the HPC's major activities (Local Historic Landmark Program, inventory and <br /> mapping of historic resources, and historic preservation education/public programs) help <br /> to ensure that historic preservation continues to be an integral part of the planning <br /> process to promote sustainable growth while respecting community values and the <br /> treatment of historic resources. <br /> Goal Five: Create, preserve, and protect a natural environment that includes clean water, <br /> clean air, wildlife, important natural lands and sustainable energy for present and future <br /> generations. <br /> Priority 15: Complete stewardship and management plans for Lands Legacy. <br /> • The HPC has been actively involved in the stabilization and ongoing preservation work <br /> for the historic buildings at the County's future park sites, with a special focus on <br /> Blackwood Farm Park. Members have offered suggestions on potential new uses for <br /> buildings that outlived their original purpose. The HPC is using the collective expertise of <br /> its members and staff to advise in the repair and use of these important farm structures <br /> and other County-owned historic buildings. <br /> If your commission played the role of an Element Lead Advisory Board involved in the 2030 <br /> Comprehensive Plan preparation process, please indicate your activities/ accomplishments <br /> as they may relate to the Comprehensive Plan's goals or objectives. <br /> (The Element Lead Advisory Boards include: Planning Board, EDC, OUTBoard, Commission for the <br /> Environment, Historic Preservation Commission, Agriculture Preservation Board, Affordable Housing <br /> Board, Recreation and Parks Advisory Council) <br /> • The HPC provided extensive input into DEAPR staff's development of the Natural and <br /> Cultural System Element of the Comprehensive Plan—specifically the chapter on Cultural <br /> and Historic Resources. The HPC frames its annual work plan around efforts to implement <br /> the objectives outlined in the Cultural and Historic Resources Chapter. <br /> Objective CR-1: <br /> Provide for the systematic identification of historic buildings, objects, districts, sites, structures <br /> -3 - <br />