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3 <br /> Planning Board Recommendation: The Planning Board reviewed the proposed amendments at <br /> its March 8, 2023 regular meeting. At the meeting the Board voted unanimously to <br /> recommend approval of the Resolution to Amend the Joint Planning Land Use Plan <br /> (Attachment 3), Statement of Consistency (Attachment 4) and the proposed Ordinance <br /> (Attachment 5). See the public hearing materials linked above for materials related to the <br /> Planning Board's recommendation (meeting minutes and signed Statement of Consistency). <br /> Planning Director's Recommendation: The Planning Director recommends approval of the: <br /> 1. Resolution to Amend the Joint Planning Land Use Plan (Attachment 3). <br /> 2. Statement of Consistency (Attachment 4) indicating the zoning atlas amendment is <br /> reasonable and in the public interest. <br /> 3. Ordinance amending the Orange County Comprehensive Plan's Future Land Use <br /> Map and Zoning Atlas, as contained in Attachment 5. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: This request has been reviewed by various County departments which <br /> have determined that the approval of the request would not create the need for additional <br /> funding for the provision of County services. Costs associated with advertising, including <br /> meeting and public hearing notice and mailings, are covered by the application fee. <br /> SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to <br /> this item: <br /> • GOAL: ESTABLISH SUSTAINABLE AND EQUITABLE LAND-USE AND <br /> ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES <br /> • The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of people of all races, cultures, incomes <br /> and educational levels with respect to the development and enforcement of <br /> environmental laws, regulations, policies, and decisions. Fair treatment means that no <br /> group of people should bear a disproportionate share of the negative environmental <br /> consequences resulting from industrial, governmental and commercial operations or <br /> policies. <br /> ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal <br /> impact associated with this item. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the: <br /> 1. Resolution to Amend the Joint Planning Land Use Plan (Attachment 3); <br /> 2. Statement of Consistency (Attachment 4) indicating the zoning atlas amendment is <br /> reasonable and in the public interest; and <br /> 3. Ordinance amending the Orange County Comprehensive Plan's Future Land Use <br /> Map and Zoning Atlas, as contained in Attachment 5. <br />