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71 <br /> ➢ Determine consistency with the adopted Comprehensive Plan; <br /> ➢ Review and make a determination if the proposal is consistent <br /> with applicable development standards or if proposed 'design <br /> alternatives' are consistent with the spirit/intent of the UDO; <br /> ➢ Recommend imposition of conditions to address potential <br /> impacts; <br /> ➢ Recommend approval/denial of the project based on the <br /> provisions of the UDO and the project's compliance with the <br /> Comprehensive Plan. <br /> • PLANNING BOARD: <br /> ➢ Review the development proposal and ask questions of the <br /> applicant and staff; <br /> ➢ Review/discuss staffs analysis; <br /> ➢ Although not required, the PB often will Receive public comment <br /> on the proposal; <br /> ➢ Make a recommendation on the approval or denial of the <br /> request to the BOCC. <br /> • BOCC: <br /> ➢ Schedule and hold a public hearing to receive the application; <br /> ➢ Hear from the applicant and staff; <br /> ➢ Receive public comment on the proposal; <br /> ➢ Review/discuss the staff and Planning Board's analysis and <br /> recommendation(s); <br /> ➢ Discuss imposition of conditions; <br /> ➢ Approve or deny the request. <br /> 18. How are decisions to approve or deny a CZD made? <br /> The BOCC approves or denies a CZD request based on: <br /> a. The proposals consistency with the adopted Comprehensive Plan; <br /> b. Consistency/compliance with other applicable plans (i.e. small areas <br /> plans, water/sewer infrastructure plans, transportation improvement <br /> plans, etc.); <br /> C. Suitability of proposed development with surrounding properties as <br /> well as the recognized/anticipated development patterns in the area <br /> where the project is located; <br /> d. Compliance with applicable development standards as embodied <br /> within the UDO and/or the appropriateness of proposed 'design <br /> alternatives'; <br /> e. Public comments; and <br />