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Consistency with 2030 Comprehensive Plan 86 Staff review of the project included consideration for how the requested Special Use Permit relates to the Orange County 2030 Comprehensive Plan. The following analysis outlines elements of the Comprehensive Plan which staff identified as applicable and relevant to the consideration of this request. Chapter 2 — Planning Principles 1. Efficient and Fiscally Responsible Provision of Public Facilities and Services: Orange County's public facilities and services should be delivered in a manner that efficiently uses existing capacity. Expansions of facilities and services should be made only after careful consideration of the costs and benefits of expansion. Staff Comment: Not applicable. 2. Sustainable Growth and Development: Growth and development within the county should occur in a pattern, location, and density that is sustainable over the long-term. Staff Comment: The proposed project is permitted as a special use within the RB zoning district should it comply with the LIDO standards and meet the standards of evaluation as reviewed by the Board of Adjustment. The existing land use has operated for over 40 years at this site with very minimal impacts to the surrounding area. The proposed expansion of the existing use will remain limited to the property, generating low volumes of traffic and not negatively impacting surrounding properties. The use complies with UDO standards and is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan's Rural Buffer Future Land Use (Comprehensive Plan Appendix F). 3. A. Encouragement of Energy Efficiency, Lower Energy Consumption and Use of Nonpolluting Renewable Energy Resources 3. B. Promotion of Both Air Quality Protection and the Development of an Effective Transportation System: Decreasing the use of non-renewable resources and lowering energy consumption are encouraged in both public and private activities. The county's transportation system should be enhanced to promote more energy efficient modes of travel and improve air quality. Staff Comment: Not applicable. 4. Natural Area Resource Preservation: Protection of the County's natural areas, including forests, wildlife habitat, and other important open spaces should be a priority. The County should work with regional and local organizations, the towns, and private landowners to promote and achieve preservation of the County's important natural resources. Staff Comment: The applicant provided an Environmental Assessment as part of the application package. Staff has reviewed and determined no significant environmental impact is expected from this project based on existing conditions. The project site plan protects the existing stream on site with required stream buffering. Required landscape buffer is provided along Jones Ferry Road and existing landscape is maintained along the perimeter. In addition, the project strives to protect and retain existing vegetation on site consisting of mature forest and diverse native hardwoods and evergreens. 5. Preservation of Rural Land Use Pattern: The County's rural areas are a cherished component of the County's character. Future development should preserve and enhance the county's rural landscape.