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Staff has recommended the imposition of several conditions designed to address potential <br />impacts of the Project as well as concerns expressed by the general public. As previously <br />indicated, these conditions must mutually be agreed to by the applicant. Attachment 5 contains <br />a letter from the applicant on the proposed conditions. <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 3. <br />2. Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas, as well as imposing development conditions, <br />for the identified parcels as contained in Attachment 4. <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Effect of Denial or Withdrawal: In the event the rezoning application is denied or withdrawn, it 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: The Manager recommends the Board: <br />1. Review and discuss the conditions as necessary; <br />2. Approve the Statement of Consistency (Attachment 3), and <br />3. The Resolution Amending the Zoning Atlas and imposing conditions (Attachment 4). <br />4