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49 <br /> The PRC reviews site plans for major subdivision applications in the county's <br /> jurisdiction. Recommendations are made on potential land dedication for parks <br /> and open space. (Goal 5) <br /> The PRC was the lead advisory board for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan <br /> 2030 and regularly reviews progress toward the Comprehensive Plan goals and <br /> has served as a "steering committee." The PRC also was the lead advisory board <br /> in the creation of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan 2030. (Goal 5) <br /> The Council reviews plans and advises on new park construction and openings <br /> (such as Blackwood Farm Park, Hollow Rock Nature Park), and participates in <br /> park master planning efforts. (Goal 6) <br /> Describe the collaboration relationship(s) this particular board has with <br /> other advisory boards and commissions? <br /> The Council has collaborated with the Commission for the Environment and the <br /> Intergovernmental Parks Work Group, and also shared information with the <br /> Board of Health on healthy lifestyles and parks. The PRC regularly meets with its <br /> sister advisory boards in the three towns, and hosted a joint meeting in March <br /> 2016. The Council has also advised and reviewed information from Orange <br /> County Sportsplex, the Town of Hillsborough, Fairview Community Watch, the <br /> Occoneechee Tribal Council and the Alliance for Historic Hillsborough (River <br /> Park). <br /> If your board/commission played the role of an Element Lead Advisory <br /> Board involved in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan preparation process, <br /> please indicate your board's activities/accomplishments as they may relate <br /> to the Comprehensive Plan's goals or objectives. <br /> (The Element Lead Advisory Boards include: Planning Board, EDC, <br /> OUTBoard, Commission for the Environment, Historic Preservation <br /> Commission, Agriculture Preservation Board, Affordable Housing Board, <br /> Recreation and Parks Advisory Council) <br /> The PRC assisted in the implementation of park master plans, such as the <br /> Blackwood Farm Park and River Park (Objective PR 3.2). <br /> Assist in and advise on the planning for the Mountains to Sea Trail (Objective PR <br /> 5.4). <br /> The PRC reviewed and made recommendations on community center operations <br /> and mission. (Objective E 2) <br />