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71 The proposed addition of new grave sites will be implemented in accordance with Land Use Goals outlined in Section 5.6 of the Land Use Element of the Orange County Comprehensive Plan, in a manner that will be environmentally responsible (Goal #1) and which will protect cultural resources and community character (Goals #2 and #3). More specifically, the proposed project will comply with several Land Use Objectives outlined in Sections 5.7 and 5.8, including appropriate location of low-intensity uses within Protected Watershed areas (Objective LU-2.5) and within the Rural Buffer (Objective LU-3.3); preservation of natural drainage and hydrology patterns (Objective WR-7); and development that does not require the extension of urban utility services into the Rural Buffer (Objective WW-2). It is notable that the Cemetery's own Mission and Goals include the following statement, which is fully consistent with the County's Land Use Goals and Objectives: "To maintain the Cemetery grounds as a welcoming environment to the bereaved and as a tribute to the deceased, and to provide this service in a sustainable low-impact manner that minimizes the Cemetery's effects on the natural environment to the greatest extent possible." Specific Standards WDO 5.3.2 (B)) Standard # 1: Method and adequacy of provision of sewage disposal facilities, solid waste, and water. No wastewater services are available or necessary at the Cemetery, and none are proposed for the SUP area. No solid waste is currently generated, and none will be generated from the additional grave sites. As such, no special solid waste services will be provided. Routine landscaping and/or demand maintenance will continue to be provided by private contractors as needed. A water supply well is located on site, but is used for landscape irrigation and maintenance purposes only. Standard #2: Method and adequacy of police, fire, and rescue squad protection. The Cemetery's street address is properly registered with Orange County Emergency Services. The Orange County Sheriff's Department will continue to provide public safety and law enforcement services, and the Orange Rural Fire Department will continue to provide primary fire protection services with other local fire response entities providing secondary coverage. No combustible "assembly" structures are present in the existing portion of the Cemetery and none are proposed for the SUP area. Standard #3: Method and adequacy of vehicular access to the site and traffic conditions around the site. The Cemetery is currently served by an all-weather gravel driveway connected to Jones Ferry Road, which experiences light to moderate traffic conditions during the midday (non-rush hour) times when funerals typically occur. The existing driveway provides safe and adequate access, parking, and circulation. It will be extended into the SUP area and will include a turnaround loop with adequate geometry for emergency, funeral, maintenance, and grave digging vehicles. Funeral attendees will park along one side of the gravel driveway as directed by funeral home staff on site to provide traffic management for the occasion. 2