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11 <br />8.Preservation of Community Character: Future growth and development should occur in a manner <br />that preserves and enhances the existing character of the County, its townships, and rural crossroads <br />communities. <br />Staff Comment: This project proposes development that is consistent with the <br />surrounding areas rural landscape. (Application Packet, Attachment 1) <br />Chapter 5 – Land Use Element, Section 5.6 Goals <br />There are several land use goals in the adopted 2030 Comprehensive Plan of relevance to Kennels <br />(Class II) (Use #62(M)) including: <br />Land Use Goal 1: Fiscally and environmentally responsible, sustainable growth, consistent with the <br />provision of adequate services and facilities and a high quality of life. <br />Land Use Goal 2: Land uses that are appropriate to on-site environmental conditions and features, and <br />that protect natural resources, cultural resources, and community character. <br />Land Use Goal 3: A variety of land uses that are coordinated within a program and pattern that limits <br />sprawl, preserves community and rural character, minimizes land use conflicts, supported by an <br />efficient and balanced transportation system. <br />Land Use Goal 6: A land use planning process that is transparent, fair, open, efficient, and responsive. <br />Staff Comment: The location and character of the use, developed according to the plan <br />submitted, will be consistent with the rural land uses of the area in which it is to be located. <br />The use, as proposed and limited by the application and site plan, are consistent with the <br />2030 Comprehensive Plan’s stated goals for the physical development of the County, as <br />embodied in, or portion thereof, Land Use Goals 1, 2, 3, and 6. <br />85