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2 <br /> b_ The current land use designation of the subject property consistent with the <br /> Orange County Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map (FLUM), which <br /> can be accessed utilizing the embedded links; <br /> c. The alleged error in the Zoning Atlas (if any)that will be corrected by the proposed <br /> request; <br /> d. The changed, or changing, conditions (if any) that makes the proposed <br /> amendment reasonable and necessary to promote the public health, safety, and <br /> general welfare; and <br /> e. How the proposed amendment is consistent with, or carries out the intent and <br /> purpose of, the Orange County Comprehensive Plan. <br /> 4. Plan review fee(s) consistent with the adopted Orange County Fee Schedule. <br /> Basic Review Process: A conventional district rezoning application requires submission of a <br /> detailed area map and other documents, in accordance with Section 2.8.3 of the Unified <br /> Development Ordinance (UDO). A site-specific plan is not required for conventional rezoning <br /> applications and conditions cannot be applied to an approval action. The typical cadence for the <br /> review is as follows: <br /> • FIRST ACTION — Submission of an application with required supporting documents by <br /> the property owner. <br /> STAFF COMMENT: The applicant submitted an application and documents on April <br /> 19, 2024, Attachment 1. <br /> • SECOND ACTION — Staff holds a Development Advisory Committee (DAC) Meeting. <br /> STAFF COMMENT: The Development Advisory Committee Meeting was held on <br /> May 16, 2024, at 9:30 a.m., via Microsoft Teams. Comments received from this <br /> review are available in Attachment 4. <br /> • THIRD ACTION —The Planning Board reviews the application at a regular meeting and <br /> makes a recommendation to the BOCC. <br /> STAFF COMMENT: The Planning Board reviewed this application at its regular <br /> meeting on August 7, 2024. <br /> • FOURTH ACTION — The BOCC receives the Planning Board and staff <br /> recommendations at an advertised public hearing and makes a decision on the <br /> application. <br /> STAFF COMMENT: The public hearing is scheduled for September 5, 2024. <br /> Public Notification: In accordance with Section 2.8.7 of the UDO, notices of the Public Hearing <br /> were mailed via first class mail to property owners within 1,000 feet of the subject parcel. These <br /> notices were mailed on August 22, 2024, 14 days before the meeting. Staff also posted the <br /> subject parcel with signs on August 22, 2024, 14 days before the meeting. See Attachment 3 for <br /> the notification materials. <br /> Planning Board Recommendation: The Planning Board reviewed the proposed amendments at <br /> its August 7, 2024 regular meeting. At this meeting the Board voted unanimously to recommend <br /> approval of the Statement of Consistency (Attachment 6) and the proposed Ordinance <br /> (Attachment 7). <br />