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MPD-CZ district is a permissible zoning designation for property located within an <br />Economic Development Transition Activity Node. <br />For more information on the definition of activity node, and to review the allowed zoning <br />designations permitted within same, the Comprehensive Plan can be accessed utilizing <br />the following link: <br />http://www.orangecountync.gov/1242/2030-Comprehensive-Plan. <br />• Growth Management System Map Designation: PIN(s) 9863-71-8857 and 9863-91-6573 <br />are located within an Urban designated area while the parcel on Davis Road is located <br />within a Rural Designated area. If the FLUM amendments (above) are approved, the <br />designation of the 12 acre parcel will automatically change to “Urban”. <br />STAFF COMMENT: The Growth Management System Map is a tool utilized by <br />staff to identify permit review thresholds for residential (i.e. subdivision) projects. <br />• Water and Sewer Management, Planning and Boundary Agreement (WASMPBA): The <br />parcels are located within the Hillsborough Primary Service Area meaning public utilities <br />(i.e. water and sewer) could be extended. Public utility service would be provided by the <br />Town of Hillsborough. The document can be accessed utilizing the following link: <br />http://www.orangecountync.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4190/Water-and-Sewer- <br />Management-Planning-and-Boundary-Agreement-PDF. <br />• Town of Hillsborough/Orange County Central Orange Coordinated Area (COCA) Land <br />Use Plan: These parcels are designated as being located within the following COCA land <br />use categories: <br /> PINs: 9863-71-8857 and 9863-91-6573: Employment <br /> PIN 9862-99-6573 – Recommended to be Suburban Office. <br />The recommended zoning designation/proposed land uses would allow development <br />consistent with the intent of COCA. For more information on the COCA land use <br />categories, please refer to Attachment 4. <br />Analysis: As required under Section 2.9.2 (E) of the UDO, the Planning Director is required to: <br />‘cause an analysis to be made of the application’ and pass that analysis on to the reviewing <br />body. In analyzing this request, the Planning Director offers the following: <br />1. The application is complete in accordance with the requirements of Section 2.9.2 (C) of <br />the UDO; <br />2. The proposal appears consistent with the various goals outlined within the <br />Comprehensive Plan concerning development, including: <br />a. Land Use Overarching Goal: Coordination of the amount, location, pattern, and <br />designation of future land uses, with availability of County services and facilities <br />sufficient to meet the needs of Orange County’s population and economy <br />consistent with other Comprehensive Plan element goals and objectives. <br />b. Land Use Goal 2: Land uses that are appropriate to on-site environmental <br />conditions and features and that protect natural resources, cultural resources, and <br />community character. <br />c. Land Use Goal 3: A variety of land uses that are coordinated within a program <br />and pattern that limits sprawl, preserves community and rural character, minimizes <br />land use conflicts, supported by an efficient and balanced transportation system. <br />10