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97 <br /> The Special Use Permit application proposes to utilize the property to operate a cemetery within <br /> a+/- 6.59-acre portion of the+/- 10.27-acre parcel. The application proposes to allow for the <br /> expansion of the existing cemetery by developing another portion of the property to continue <br /> cemetery operations. As required by the Orange County UDO, should the application be <br /> approved, conditions will be binding for the property, with any significant change requiring <br /> subsequent Special Use Permit request and a new hearing before the Board of Adjustment. <br /> The review of all SUP applications is carried out in a quasi-judicial format, meaning that <br /> decisions relating to the approval or denial of an application are based solely on the sworn <br /> testimony of all parties involved with the case, both those for and against an application. The <br /> applicant has the burden of establishing, by the submission of competent, material, and <br /> substantial evidence, the existence of facts and conditions that demonstrate the project's <br /> compliance with the various requirements and standards for the proposed uses detailed within the <br /> UDO. Those opposing approval of the application shall have the burden of establishing, also <br /> through the submission of competent, material, and substantial evidence, the specific manner in <br /> which the proposal does not satisfy the requirements for approval of the application. <br /> Public comments in the form of sworn testimony meeting evidentiary standards can be accepted. <br /> Quasi-judicial hearings and decisions require a `fair trial standard' including accepting only <br /> competent, material, and substantial evidence. Personal, anecdotal, or hearsay comments, <br /> however, shall not be accepted as they do not represent `competent, material, and substantial <br /> evidence.' Additional information related to Special Use Permits can be found at the following <br /> link: https://www.orangecountync.gov/DocumentCenterNiew/21348/Special-Use-Permit-Fact- <br /> Sheet?bidId=. <br /> Additional information is available on the Orange County Planning Department's website: <br /> http s://www.orangecountync.gov/3 3 27/Special-Use-Permit-Application-SUP24-000. <br /> If you cannot attend the Board of Adjustment meeting and the website does not answer your <br /> questions about the requested Special Use Permit, you may call 919-245-2575 during regular <br /> business hours and you will be directed to a staff person who can assist you. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Cy Stober <br /> Planning & nspecfsDirecFor <br />