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Attachment 6 447 <br /> STANDARDS EXAMINED AND EVIDENCE RECEIVED <br /> BY THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT <br /> PERTAINING TO A REQUEST SUBMITTED BY <br /> LAWRENCE ROAD PARTNERS, LLC <br /> PROPOSING RECREATIONAL FACILITIES <br /> ON A PARCEL OF PROPERTY OFF OF LAWRENCE ROAD AND US HIGHWAY 70A <br /> (PIN 9883-19-4355) <br /> As required under Section 5.2 Table of Permitted Uses of the Orange County Unified <br /> Development Ordinance (UDO), a Special Use Permit is required for the development/operation <br /> of recreational facilities, in accordance with the provisions of Section 2.7 of the UDO. Such <br /> permits shall comply with general and specific standards as set forth in Section(s) 5.3.2 and 5.7.2 <br /> of the UDO. <br /> Section 5.3.2(A)(2) of the UDO requires written findings certifying compliance with the following: <br /> (1) The use will maintain or promote the public health, safety and general welfare, if <br /> located where proposed and developed and operated according to the plan as <br /> submitted; <br /> (2) The use will maintain or enhance the value of contiguous property (unless the use <br /> is a public necessity, in which case the use need not maintain or enhance the value <br /> of contiguous property); and <br /> (3) The location and character of the use, if developed according to the plan <br /> submitted, will be in harmony with the area in which it is to be located and the use <br /> is in compliance with the plan for the physical development of the County as <br /> embodied in these regulations or in the Comprehensive Plan, or portion thereof, <br /> adopted by the Board of County Commissioners. <br /> In addition, the Board shall make findings certifying that the application is complaint with the <br /> following specific standards: <br /> (1) Specific standards for the submission of Special Use Permit applications as <br /> outlined within Section(s) 2.2 and 2.7 of the LIDO. <br /> (2) Specific regulations governing the development of Recreational Facilities as set <br /> forth in Section 5.7.2 of the UDO. <br /> (3) Section 5.3.2(B) relating to the method and adequacy of the provision of: <br /> a. Sewage disposal facilities, solid waste, and water; <br /> b. Police, fire, and rescue squad protection; <br /> c. Vehicular access to the site and traffic conditions around the site; <br /> d. Other use specific standards as set forth within the LIDO. <br /> (4) The general findings outlined within Section 5.3.2(A) (2). <br /> Listed below are the findings of the Orange Planning staff regarding the application in question. <br /> The findings have been presented by Article and requirement to assist the Board of Adjustment <br /> in its deliberations. <br />