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9 <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 />