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15 <br /> NAME OF BOARD/COMMISSION: Planning Board <br /> Report Period: 2020 calendar year for annual report; 2021 calendar year for <br /> work plan <br /> ORANGE COUNTY ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS <br /> ANNUAL REPORT/ WORK PLAN FOR THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br /> The Board of Commissioners appreciates the dedication of all the volunteers on <br /> their boards and commissions and welcomes input from various advisory boards <br /> and commissions throughout the year. Please complete the following <br /> information, limited to the front and back of this form. Other background <br /> materials may be provided as a supplement to, but not as a substitute for, this <br /> form. <br /> Board/Commission Name: Planning Board <br /> Person to address the BOCC at work session- if applicable- and contact <br /> information: David Blankfard, Chair, (919) 259-9671, blankfard(a_hotmail.com <br /> Primary County Staff Contact: Craig Benedict, Planning Director; secondary <br /> contact: Perdita Holtz, Planner III (Planning Systems Coordinator) <br /> How many times per month does this board/commission meet, including any <br /> special meetings and sub-committee meetings? Generally once per month for <br /> a regular meeting + optional Ordinance Review Committee (ORC) or <br /> training session (ORC or training sessions occur prior to the regular <br /> meeting several times a year). In 2020, there was a lapse of meetings from <br /> March through July due to COVID. The Planning Board began meeting on- <br /> line via Zoom in August. There was one special meeting in August to <br /> continue review of the RTLP MPD-CZ application. <br /> Brief Statement of Board/Commission's Assigned Charge and Responsibilities. <br /> Under the authority of NC General Statute, the BOCC created the Planning <br /> Board to embark upon a continuing planning program, including but not <br /> limited to the preparation and maintenance of a Comprehensive Plan for <br /> Orange County, in protection of the public health, safety, and general <br /> welfare of present and future residents and businesses, landowners and <br /> visitors. The duties of the Planning Board are listed in Section 1.6.3 of the <br /> Unified Development Ordinance. <br /> What are your Board/Commission's most important accomplishments? <br /> Within last 2 years: <br /> • Reviewed and made recommendations on: <br /> o A UDO text amendment regarding the updated Table of Permitted <br /> Uses <br /> o Fairway Hills major subdivision <br /> 1 <br />