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19 <br /> Slide #18 <br /> Recommendation for Tonight <br /> The Planning Director recommends the Board: <br /> 1. Consider the Planning Director's and Planning Board's <br /> recommendations, <br /> 2. Conduct the Public Hearing and accept public comment, <br /> 3. Deliberate on the proposal,and <br /> 4. Make a recommendation to the BOCC on the Statement of Consistency <br /> (Attachment 1)and the proposed ordinance(Attachment 2]• <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> NORT I I CAR(I2.IN'A <br /> Commissioner Portie-Ascott asked if there is an estimate on time-saved with these <br /> amendments. <br /> Cy Stober said time saved is mostly on staff's side. He said it should be clearer and easier <br /> to enforce and approve. He said with the landscaping buffers currently required, there are several <br /> instances where further interpretation is needed from the Director or Deputy Director. He said he <br /> feels this is much clearer language so should also be easier for an applicant to draw up. He said <br /> separately from this, Planning has a planting guide that promotes native plants and they have <br /> received feedback that it provides a lot of clarity. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Fowler, seconded by Commissioner Hamilton, to <br /> open the public hearing. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> PUBLIC COMMENTS: <br /> There was no one signed up to speak. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Fowler, seconded by Commissioner Hamilton, to <br /> close the public hearing. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> A motion was made by Vice-Chair Greene, seconded by Commissioner Richards, to <br /> approve the Statement of Consistency (Attachment 1) and the ordinance (Attachment 2) with the <br /> following changes: <br /> • 6.8.5(A)(3), deletion of the letter "e" in the word "ore" <br /> • 6.8.9(A)(1), "When considering Section 6.8.5(A)(6) and (7) and Section 6.8.9(C)(6) during <br /> review of the landscape and tree preservation plan, the Planning Director may add <br /> additional tree protection areas when determining the exact location of any tree protection <br /> fencing." <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br />