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28 <br /> Slide #31 <br /> Public Outreach <br /> • Outreach Content: <br /> -Context of the Suckhorn Area Plan(Study) <br /> -Annexation <br /> -Mow will public comments affect the outcome? <br /> -Tools for public knowledge of plans <br /> -Timelnelnotification for June 1 BOCC meeting <br /> • After the outreach meeting,Orange County <br /> Planning will report back to the BOCC at the <br /> June 1,2021 Business Meeting and receive any <br /> additional direction from the Board,possibly_ <br /> including additional outreach. i r e_r.IT <br /> 31 <br /> Tom Altieri said the purpose of the May 17 meeting will be to offer a brief staff <br /> presentation, and allow most of the time for questions. He said staff wants to help inform to <br /> move the process forward. He said an FAQ would be developed and brought back to the <br /> BOCC. He said staff will address the Buckhorn Area Plan, its history, and how Areas A and B <br /> relate to existing County plans. He said an annexation 101 lesson will also be provided, along <br /> with the potential impact of the public comments. <br /> Slide 32 <br /> Questions? <br /> ORANGECOUNTY <br /> wrcnr cumiiv.32 <br /> Chair Price asked if residents on Preston Loop are connected to water and sewer. <br /> Craig Benedict said no, as there is no gravity there, specifically, but they can hook on to <br /> water if they wanted with an adjacent water supply. <br /> PUBLIC COMMENT: <br /> Catherine Matthews said read the following statement: <br /> Good evening County Commissioners. Two weeks ago, I came here to talk to you about <br /> President Biden's executive order to protect 30% of our lands and oceans by 2030 a plan <br /> widely known as 30 by 30. Tonight, I want to address a concern that was raised by <br /> Commissioner Dorosin at the last public meeting following public comments. Commissioner <br /> Dorosin indicated that he wouldn't be surprised if Orange County hadn't already protected 30% <br /> of our county land. But, Commissioner Dorosin get ready for a surprise. <br /> According to Orange County's Land Conservation Manager, Mr. Chris Hirni, approximately 10% <br /> of Orange County lands has some protection. However, two-fifths of that 10% of land is only <br /> partially protected and will remain partially protected because those lands are Duke Forest <br /> lands. Therefore, only 6% of Orange County lands are now protected in perpetuity. We are not <br /> in front of the curve, but far behind it. <br />