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c. The project was deemed to be too intensive for the area. <br /> <br />Excerpts of the minutes from these meetings, as well as the Board’s signed statement of <br />consistency, are included in Attachment 1. Agenda materials from the meetings can be viewed <br />at: https://www.co.orange.nc.us/AgendaCenter/Planning-Board-26. <br /> <br />Planning Director’s Recommendation: The Planning Director recommends approval of the: <br />1. Statement of Consistency indicating the zoning atlas amendment(s) are reasonable <br />and in the public interest as contained in Attachment 2. <br />STAFF COMMENT: This presumes the land use designation of the 12 acre parcel <br />(PIN 9862-99-8894) is changed from Rural Residential to Economic Development <br />Transition Activity Node as detailed herein. If the aforementioned FLUM is not <br />approved, the staff recommendation will have to be revised. <br />2. Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas, as well as imposing development conditions, <br />for the identified parcels as contained in Attachment 3. <br /> <br />Effect of Denial or Withdrawal: In the event the rezoning application is denied or withdrawn, it <br />should be noted that Section 2.2.8 of the UDO states that no application for the same or similar <br />amendment, affecting the same property or portion thereof, may be submitted for a period of <br />one year. The one year period begins on the date of denial or withdrawal. <br /> <br />FINANCIAL IMPACT: This request has been reviewed by various County departments who <br />have determined that the approval or denial of the request would not create the need for <br />additional funding for the provision of County services. Costs associated with advertising, <br />including the public hearing notice and mailings, were paid by the applicant in accordance with <br />the adopted Orange County Fee Schedule. <br /> <br />SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to <br />this agenda item: <br />GOAL: ESTABLISH SUSTAINABLE AND EQUITABLE LAND-USE AND <br />ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES <br />The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of people of all races, cultures, incomes <br />and educational levels with respect to the development and enforcement of <br />environmental laws, regulations, policies, and decisions. Fair treatment means that no <br />group of people should bear a disproportionate share of the negative environmental <br />consequences resulting from industrial, governmental and commercial operations or <br />policies. <br />ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal <br />impact associated with this item. <br /> <br />RECOMMENDATION: In the absence of the applicant formally accepting recommended <br />conditions, the Manager recommends the Board continue to review/discuss the project and <br />review imposition of additional conditions. <br /> <br />If the applicant accepts the imposition of recommended conditions, in writing, by the October 6, <br />2020 meeting the BOCC can approve the Statement of Consistency (Attachment 2), and the <br />Ordinance Amending the Zoning Atlas (Attachment 3). <br />4