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37 <br /> As a reminder, staff was directed to provide additional information related to development <br /> opportunities and constraints for a parcel of property located at 2520 Carr Store Road (PIN <br /> 9848-51-5777) owned by Mr. Robert Bush and Ms. Tabetha Trogdon. This information, supplied <br /> at the original public hearing, is contained within Attachment 8. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: <br /> Consideration and approval will not create the need for additional funding for the provision of <br /> County services. Existing staff, included in the Departmental staffing budget, will accomplish the <br /> work required to process this amendment. <br /> Commissioner Dorosin referred to page 11 in the electronic documents, and asked if the <br /> difference between 4.2.2.f (regarding existing developments) and 4.2.2.i. (regarding existing <br /> lots) could be clarified. <br /> Craig Benedict said one has to do with a lot that was created, and does not need a <br /> house at all. He said "existing lot" has to do with a lot of record, which has abilities to be <br /> developed at a later time. He said, "existing development" does have a house on the land, and <br /> what can be done with it (expansion, additional bedroom, etc.). <br /> Commissioner Dorosin asked if the February 1997 date applies to both. <br /> Craig Benedict said yes. <br /> Commissioner Greene said she was one of the Commissioners that was not ready to <br /> vote last time, but she is now satisfied that all is fine. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Greene, seconded by Commissioner McKee to <br /> approve the Statement of Consistency (Attachment 5) and the LIDO Text Amendment <br /> (Attachment 6). <br /> Chair Rich asked Commissioners to accept a roll call form of voting and called names <br /> accordingly. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> b. Resolution to Adopt Juneteenth as a County Holiday <br /> The Board considered voting to adopt Juneteenth as a paid holiday for Orange County <br /> Government thus providing an opportunity to cherish freedom, but also poignantly acknowledge <br /> the history of slavery in the country. <br /> BACKGROUND: <br /> Many people in the United States recognize Juneteenth as the holiday that celebrates <br /> Emancipation Day, the day in history when the last state ratified the Emancipation Proclamation. <br /> This date marks the time when African Americans in Texas received notice from President <br /> Abraham Lincoln that slavery had been abolished, a declaration that was codified in the 131n <br /> Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America. June 19th also marks the day <br /> that African Americans in the southern states exercised independence from those who <br /> benefitted from their labors in the founding of this nation. <br /> The journey of African Americans represents both great achievements and great hardship, and <br /> the nation continues to witness the injustice of the African American journey. This injustice has <br /> existed far too long. This Juneteenth celebration weighs heavily on hearts and minds in the <br /> aftermath of the murder of George Floyd in 2020, and is a reminder of others who have not <br /> been treated equally under the law. <br />