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527 <br /> Orange County's population and economy consistent with other <br /> Comprehensive Plan element goals and objectives. <br /> The County and Town of Hillsborough have engaged in <br /> numerous studies/joint planning efforts over the last 20 years <br /> identifying area viable for the extension of utilities (i.e. water <br /> and sewer) in support of high intensity residential and non- <br /> residential land uses. <br /> In 2017, these efforts led to the adoption of the Town of <br /> Hillsborough and Orange County Central Orange <br /> Coordinated Area (COCA) Land Use Plan. <br /> This plan indicates the area in question is intended to <br /> support `Employment' and `Suburban Office Complex' land <br /> use categories, specifically areas that are best suited to <br /> allow for the development of light industrial/manufacturing, <br /> office, research/development, and service/warehousing <br /> operations. <br /> The requested rezoning will allow development consistent <br /> with the overall spirit and intent of the adopted <br /> Comprehensive Plan as well as applicable joint planning <br /> efforts completed by the County and the Town. <br /> • Objective LU-1.1: Coordinate the location of higher intensity / high <br /> density residential and non-residential development with existing or <br /> planned locations of public transportation, commercial and <br /> community services, and adequate supporting infrastructure (i.e., <br /> water and sewer, high-speed internet access, streets, and <br /> sidewalks), while avoiding areas with protected natural and cultural <br /> resources. This could be achieved by increasing allowable <br /> densities and creating new mixed-use zoning districts where <br /> adequate public services are available. (See also Economic <br /> Development Objectives ED-2.1, ED-2.3, ED-2.10, and Water and <br /> Wastewater Objective WW-2.) <br /> The atlas amendment is consistent with this goal and <br /> objective with the approval of a rezoning of property creating a <br /> district allowing for the development of high density non- <br /> residential land uses in an area of the County designated for <br /> the location of adequate supporting infrastructure (i.e. water <br /> and sewer). <br /> c. The amendment is reasonable and in the public interest because it: <br /> 1. Expands economic development prospects within the County while <br /> continuing to protect adjacent and nearby land uses. <br /> The atlas amendment involves the approval of a master plan <br /> establishing a detailed list of allowable non-residential land uses to <br /> aid in the marketing on an area designated within the <br /> Comprehensive Plan as being suitable for high intensity non- <br /> residential development. <br /> The expansion is consistent with County and Town of Hillsborough <br /> plans outlining those parcels suitable for service by water/sewer <br /> that are prime for high intensity non-residential development. <br />