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88 Land Use Goal 2: Land uses that are appropriate to on-site environmental conditions and features, and that protect natural resources, cultural resources, and community character. Staff Comment: The proposed use meets all UDO standards for buffering and screening, as well as the applicable erosion control and stormwater regulations. There is no proposed activity in the 100-ft. stream buffer area. Furthermore, the project strives to protect and retain existing vegetation on site as part of the proposed wooded burial plots. The cemetery prohibits the use of chemical embalming fluids and requires all caskets or containers to be made of biodegradable materials. Based on State law, the cemetery use will not generate any air contaminant. In addition, the proposed project will comply with all local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to the disposition of human remains or other materials classified as hazardous materials in order to protect the local environment. The ongoing cemetery operations will continue to preserve the cultural and historical character of the community. Land Use Goal 3: A variety of land uses that are coordinated within a program and pattern that limits sprawl, preserves community and rural character, minimizes land use conflicts, supported by an efficient and balanced transportation system. Staff Comment: The existing use and proposed expansion is located within the Rural Buffer, adjacent to low density residential uses and undeveloped properties, within a rural area of the county. Standards contained in the LIDO, including landscaping and setbacks, will continue to allow the use to be buffered from neighbors and prevent negative impacts. The activity and impact of this use will be limited to the property, generating low volumes of traffic, lighting, and noise. The site shall be developed with all applicable development standards from the Orange County UDO in order to protect neighboring residential properties and minimize land use conflicts. Land Use Goal 6: A land use planning process that is transparent, fair, open, efficient, and responsive. Staff Comment: Orange County staff has noticed the public regarding this application, as required by Section 2.7 of the LIDO, including a required Neighborhood Information Meeting, mailings to neighboring property owners, and posting of the property. Additionally, staff have provided all application documents on the Active Development Projects webpage, responded to public inquiries, and featured it in the Department's newsletter. Appendix F. Relationship Between Land Use Classifications and Zoning Districts. Staff Comment: The requested special use permit would affect no change to either the zoning district or the Rural Buffer future land use classification of the subject property. The current Rural Buffer zoning and future land use classification remain consistent with the Comprehensive Plan's Land Use and Zoning Matrix. Consistency with Joint Planning Area (JPA) Land Use Plan The parcel is located within the Rural Buffer and Carrboro Joint Development Area of the JPA. As a result, the SUP application was provided to Carrboro Town staff for review and comment. Town staff did not provide any comments on the SUP request. The JPA Land Use Plan identifies the subject parcel as "Rural Residential," which is defined as: Rural Residential: Rural Residential designation is identical to the Rural Buffer category contained in the current Orange County Land Use Plan. The Rural Buffer category is described in the Plan as land adjacent to an Urban or Transition area which is rural in character and which