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22 <br /> The BOCC finds: <br /> a. The requirements of Section 2.8 of the UDO have been deemed complete; and, <br /> b. Pursuant to Sections 1.1.5, and 1.1.7 of the UDO and to Section 153A-341 of the <br /> North Carolina General Statutes, the Board finds sufficient documentation within <br /> the record denoting that the amendment is consistent with the adopted 2030 <br /> Comprehensive Plan. <br /> 1. The amendment is consistent with applicable plans because it supports the <br /> following 2030 Comprehensive Plan goals and objectives: <br /> • Land Use Overarching Goal: Coordination of the amount, location, <br /> pattern and designation of future land uses, with availability of County <br /> services and facilities sufficient to meet the needs of <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 nonresidential <br /> 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 />