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c. The alleged error in the Zoning Atlas (if any) that will be corrected by the proposed <br />request; <br />d. The changed, or changing, conditions (if any) that makes the proposed <br />amendment reasonable and necessary to promote the public health, safety, and <br />general welfare; <br />e. How the proposed amendment is consistent with, or carries out the intent and <br />purpose of, the Orange County Comprehensive Plan. <br />4. Plan review fee(s) consistent with the adopted Orange County Fee Schedule. <br /> <br />Basic Review Process: A conventional district rezoning application requires submission of a <br />detailed area map and other documents, in accordance with Section 2.8.3(A) of the Unified <br />Development Ordinance (UDO). A site-specific plan is not required for conventional rezoning <br />applications and conditions cannot be applied to an approval action. The typical cadence for the <br />review is as follows: <br />• FIRST ACTION – Staff holds a Development Advisory Committee Meeting. <br /> STAFF COMMENT: The Development Advisory Committee Meeting was held on <br />March 21, 2024, at 9:30 a.m., via Microsoft Teams. Comments received from this <br />review are available in Attachment 4. <br />• SECOND ACTION – The Planning Board reviews the application at a regular meeting <br />and makes a recommendation to the BOCC. <br />STAFF COMMENT: The Planning Board will review this application at its regular <br />meeting on May 1, 2024. <br />• THIRD ACTION – The BOCC receives the Planning Board and staff recommendations <br />at an advertised public hearing and makes a decision on the application. <br />STAFF COMMENT: The public hearing will be scheduled following the issuance of <br />a recommendation from the Planning Board. <br />Public Notification: In accordance with Section 2.8.7 of the UDO, notices of the Planning Board <br />meeting were mailed via first class mail to property owners within 1,000 ft. of the subject parcel. <br />These notices were mailed on April 16, 2024, 15 days before the meeting. Staff also posted the <br />subject parcel with signs on April 19, 2024, 12 days before the meeting. See Attachment 3 for <br />the notification materials. <br />Planning Director’s Recommendation: <br />The Planning Director recommends approval of the Statement of Consistency, indicating the <br />amendments are reasonable and in the public interest, contained in Attachment 5 and the <br />proposed zoning atlas amendment ordinance contained in Attachment 6. <br /> <br />FINANCIAL IMPACT: This request has been reviewed by various County departments who have <br />determined that the approval of the request would not create the need for additional funding for <br />the provision of County services. Costs associated with advertising, including the public hearing <br />notice and mailings, are covered by the application fee. <br /> <br />RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Director recommends the Board: <br /> <br />1. Receive the rezoning application, <br />2. Deliberate on the proposal as desired, <br />22