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18 <br /> such other adjustments as are appropriate and within the administrative authority and discretion of <br /> the Orange County Planning Department. <br /> Review Milestones <br /> Application Submittal Date April 19, 2023 <br /> Development Advisory Committee May 4, 2023; August 3, 2023; and <br /> (DAC) Review August 17, 2023 <br /> Neighborhood Information Meeting May 24, 2023 <br /> (NIM) <br /> Note: the DAC is a staff/agency committee, established in Section 1.9 of the Unified <br /> Development Ordinance. <br /> Courtesy Review <br /> Jurisdiction Date Sent Comments Received (Y/N) <br /> None Required <br /> Analysis <br /> 2030 Comprehensive Plan <br /> Chapter 2 — Planning Principles <br /> In October, 2004, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) adopted guiding <br /> principles to guide and direct development of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. There are several <br /> Comprehensive Plan Planning Principles of relevance to Camps (Use # 32) and Retreat Centers (Use <br /> # 80) including: <br /> 2. Sustainable Growth and Development: Growth and development within the county should occur in a <br /> pattern, location, and density that is sustainable over the long-term. <br /> Staff Comment: The proposed project is a special use allowed within the AR zoning <br /> district, should it comply with the LIDO standards and meet the standards of evaluation <br /> reviewed by the Board of Adjustment. Should it do so, the growth and development <br /> realized by the project is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan's Agricultural Residential <br /> Future Land Use (Comprehensive Plan Appendix F). <br /> 4. Natural Area Resource Preservation: Protection of the County's natural areas, including forests, <br /> wildlife habitat, and other important open spaces should be a priority. The County should work with <br /> regional and local organizations, the towns, and private landowners to promote and achieve <br /> preservation of the County's important natural resources. <br /> Staff Comment: This project proposes minimal land disturbance and tree removal to allow <br /> for development, consistent with the narrative's goal to maintain as much natural area as <br /> possible while developing the site. The stream buffers recommended by the NC Wildlife <br />