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63 <br /> • Land Use Goal 6: A land use planning process that is transparent, fair, open, <br /> efficient, and responsive. <br /> Staff Comment: The Orange County staff has noticed the public regarding <br /> this application, as required by Section 2.8.7 of the UDO, including mailings <br /> to neighboring property owners, posting of the property, and advertisement <br /> in the local newspapers. Additionally, staff have provided all application <br /> documents on the Active Development Projects webpage. <br /> • Natural and Cultural Resources Overarching Goal: A sustainable balance <br /> and appreciation of natural, cultural and agricultural resources. <br /> Staff Comments: Under N.C.G.S. 106-581.1 and 160D-903, the parcel has <br /> Bona Fide Farm Exemption status. The property owners will maintain this <br /> status and use the rear of the parcel for farm use. This use of the land in a <br /> manner consistent with a rural land use aligns with preservation of natural <br /> and agricultural resources. <br /> • Appendix F, Land Use Classification Description for 20 Year Transition: <br /> Identifies areas changing from rural to urban in form and density, where all <br /> densities of residential development would be appropriate. The applied <br /> zoning district is R-1 (Rural Residential). <br /> • Appendix F, Land Use Classification Description for Rural Residential: <br /> Identifies rural areas to be developed as low intensity and low density <br /> residential. The applied zoning district is R-1 (Rural Residential). <br /> Staff Comment: The requested zoning district is consistent with the 2030 <br /> Comprehensive Plan, Appendix F, Relationships Between Land Use <br /> Classifications and Zoning Districts. <br /> The amendment is consistent with these goals because the proposed development is <br /> consistent with existing/anticipated development within the area and the land use <br /> associated with the project is compatible with various 2030 Comprehensive Plan goals <br /> detailed above. <br /> d. The amendment is reasonable and in the public interest because it furthers the <br /> goals of the adopted Comprehensive Plan and is located in an area designated on <br /> the Future Land Use Map as "20 Year Transition" with a small portion of the parcel <br /> designated as Rural Residential. Such areas have been identified as being in the <br /> process of changing from rural to urban, and are suitable for urban-type densities <br /> where all densities of residential development would be appropriate. <br />