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10 <br /> NAME OF BOARD/COMMISSION: Planning Board <br /> Report Period: 2021 calendar year for annual report; 2022 calendar year for 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 their <br /> boards and commissions and welcomes input from various advisory boards and <br /> commissions throughout the year. Please complete the following information, limited to <br /> the front and back of this form. Other background materials may be provided as a <br /> supplement to, but not as a substitute for, this form. <br /> Board/Commission Name: Planning Board <br /> Person to address the BOCC and contact information: David Blankfard, Chair, (919) <br /> 259-9671, blankfard(cDhotmail.corr, (Note: the Planning Board elects a Chair and <br /> Vice-Chair every January; if the Chair changes in January 2022, the 2022 Chair would <br /> be the presenter) <br /> Primary County Staff Contact: Craig Benedict, Planning Director; secondary contact: <br /> Perdita Holtz, Planner III (Planning Systems Coordinator) <br /> How many times per month does this board/commission meet, including any special <br /> meetings and sub-committee meetings? Generally once per month for a regular <br /> meeting + optional Ordinance Review Committee (ORC) or training session (ORC <br /> or training sessions occur on the same evening as the regular meeting several <br /> times a year). All meetings in 2021 were conducted via Zoom. <br /> Brief Statement of Board/Commission's Assigned Charge and Responsibilities. <br /> Under the authority of NC General Statute, the BOCC created the Planning Board <br /> to embark upon a continuing planning program, including but not limited to the <br /> preparation and maintenance of a Comprehensive Plan for Orange County, in <br /> protection of the public health, safety, and general welfare of present and future <br /> residents and businesses, landowners and visitors. The duties of the Planning <br /> Board are listed in Section 1.6.3 of the Unified Development Ordinance. <br /> What are your Board/Commission's most important accomplishments? <br /> In 2021, the Planning Board accomplished the following: <br />