Agenda 6-a - Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat Application

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7 STAFF COMMENT. The aforementioned fee gives the applicant credit for the existing residence thereby reducing the total required fee by $455. In accordance with Section 7.11.6 (B) of the UDO, staff has determined there is no recreation and/or open space sites designated within the adopted Comprehensive Plan for the property and that development of the subdivision will not impede identified park/recreation projects. The proposed payment in lieu amount is consistent with the requirements of the UDO. Attachment 3 contains additional staff comments for this project. Courtesy Review: While this project is not within a required Courtesy Review area with the Town of Hillsborough, staff has submitted copies of the Preliminary Plan to Town Staff. To date, staff has not received any comments from the Town other than the site is in their long-term interest area, as delineated within WASMPBA, and that no municipal water or sewer services are nearby or planned in the future. Analysis: As required under Section 2.15.3 (C) of the LIDO, the Planning Director is required to: `Determine if the plat and application conform with applicable regulations' and `submit a recommendation' on the Preliminary Plat to the Planning Board for consideration. In analyzing this request, the Planning Director offers the following: 1. The application has been deemed complete in accordance with the requirements of Section 2.2 and 2.15.3 of the UDO. 2. Copies of the materials have been reviewed commented on by parties indicated in Section 2.15.3 (C) (3) of the UDO. 3. Staff has determined that the property is of sufficient size and design to support the proposed subdivision. 4. The proposal appears consistent with the various goals outlined within the Comprehensive Plan concerning development, including: a. Land Use Overarching Goal: Coordination of the amount, location, pattern, and designation of future land uses, with availability of County services and facilities sufficient to meet the needs of Orange County's population and economy consistent with other Comprehensive Plan element goals and objectives. b. Land Use Goal 2: Land uses that are appropriate to on-site environmental conditions and features and that protect natural resources, cultural resources, and community character. c. Land Use Goal 3: A variety of land uses that are coordinated within a program and pattern that limits sprawl, preserves community and rural character, minimizes land use conflicts, supported by an efficient and balanced transportation system. 5. Staff has determined that the proposed subdivision is consistent with the provisions and goals of the Comprehensive Plan. Based on this analysis, the Planning Director recommends the Major Subdivision Preliminary Plat application for Fairway Hills be approved in accordance with the Resolution of Approval contained within Attachment 7.