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14 <br /> Existing Conditions/Physical Features <br /> The parcel currently contains an existing residential structure, accessory structure, and gravel driveway. <br /> Faith Way Road (private road) is located within the western portion of the parcel. <br /> Zoning Atlas Amendment Overview III iiiiw <br /> Orange County has initiated a Zoning Atlas Amendment to modify the Back Creek Protected <br /> Watershed Overlay District and Upper Eno Protected Watershed Overlay District boundary line. State- <br /> designated Critical and Protected watersheds located in Orange County are regulated as a Watershed <br /> Protection Overlay Districts. Based on Article 4, Overlay Zoning Districts, the Watershed Protection <br /> Overlay District applies to the Orange County portion of watershed which have been classified as WS- <br /> II, WS-III, or WS-IV by the State of North Carolina. The Zoning Atlas Amendment will bring this overlay <br /> district into alignment with the State-recognized watershed. No amendments are proposed to the base <br /> zoning district or Future Land Use Map. <br /> Additional background information regarding this request is contained in the Narrative (Attachment 1). <br /> In acting on this request, the County is unable to impose conditions. Overlay district rezoning <br /> applications are processed in a legislative manner (i.e., does not require sworn testimony or evidence) <br /> and decisions are based on the Board of County Commissioners determination the request is <br /> consistent with the purpose and intent of the Comprehensive Plan. <br /> Review Milestones <br /> Application Submittal Date June 24, 2024 <br /> Orange County Development July 11, 2024 <br /> Advisory Committee (DAC) Review <br /> Note: the DAC is a staff/agency committee, established in Section 1.9 of the Unified <br /> Development Ordinance. <br /> Courtesy Review <br /> Jurisdiction Date Sent Comments Received (Y/N) <br /> State Clearing House 6/25/24 Yes <br /> Analysis <br /> Staff Analysis <br /> 1. The application is complete in accordance with the requirements of Section 2.8.3 of the UDO. <br /> 2. Staff review of the application included considerations for how the request relates to the Orange <br /> County 2030 Comprehensive Plan. The following analysis outlines elements of the Plan which <br /> staff identified as application and relevant to the consideration of this request. <br /> IL_ 3 <br />