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Existing Conditions/Physical Features The parcel currently contains an existing residential structure, accessory structure, and gravel driveway. Faith Way Road (private road) is located within the western portion of the parcel. Zoning Atlas Amendment Overview Orange County has initiated a Zoning Atlas Amendment to modify the Back Creek Protected Watershed Overlay District and Upper Eno Protected Watershed Overlay District boundary line. State- designated Critical and Protected watersheds located in Orange County are regulated as a Watershed Protection Overlay Districts. Based on Article 4, Overlay Zoning Districts, the Watershed Protection Overlay District applies to the Orange County portion of watershed which have been classified as WS- II, WS-III, or WS-IV by the State of North Carolina. The Zoning Atlas Amendment will bring this overlay district into alignment with the State-recognized watershed. No amendments are proposed to the base zoning district or Future Land Use Map. Additional background information regarding this request is contained in the Narrative (Attachment 1). In acting on this request, the County is unable to impose conditions. Overlay district rezoning applications are processed in a legislative manner (i.e., does not require sworn testimony or evidence) and decisions are based on the Board of County Commissioners determination the request is consistent with the purpose and intent of the Comprehensive Plan. Review Milestones Application Submittal Date June 24, 2024 Orange County Development July 11, 2024 Advisory Committee (DAC) Review Note: the DAC is a staff/agency committee, established in Section 1.9 of the Unified Development Ordinance. Courtesy Review Jurisdiction Date Sent Comments Received (Y/N) State Clearing House 6/25/24 Yes Analysis Staff Analysis 1. The application is complete in accordance with the requirements of Section 2.8.3 of the LIDO. 2. Staff review of the application included considerations for how the request relates to the Orange County 2030 Comprehensive Plan. The following analysis outlines elements of the Plan which staff identified as application and relevant to the consideration of this request.