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The proposed use is consistent with existing non-residential development in the area <br />including storage of goods and warehouses. Standards contained in the UDO, <br />including landscaping and setbacks, will allow the use to be buffered from neighbors <br />and prevent negative impacts. The activity and impact of this use will be limited to the <br />property, generating low volumes of traffic and minimal lighting and noise. The site <br />will be developed with all applicable development standards from the Orange County <br />UDO to protect neighboring residential properties and minimize land use conflicts. In <br />addition, the termination of the existing go-kart use as a condition of approval will <br />address offsite impacts related to noise, lighting, pollution, and traffic. <br /> <br /> Land Use Goal 6: A land use planning process that is transparent, fair, open, <br />efficient, and responsive. <br /> <br />Staff Comment: The Orange County staff has noticed the public regarding this <br />application, as required by Sections 2.8.7, 2.9.1(D), and 2.9.2 of the UDO, including a <br />required Neighborhood Information Meeting, mailings to neighboring property <br />owners, posting of the property, and advertisement in the local newspapers. <br />Additionally, staff have provided all application documents on the Active Development <br />Projects webpage. <br /> <br /> d. NC Highway 57 Small Area Plan Study <br />Staff Comment: The proposed Zoning Atlas Amendment is consistent with the goals of the <br />2030 Comprehensive Plan and the NC Highway 57 Small Area Plan study. The Small Area <br />Plan called for expanding economic development opportunities in the Little River Township <br />along NC Highway 57 and Mile Branch Road near the existing Orange County Speedway. <br />In addition, the rezoning request has met the Review Procedure standards of the Small <br />Area Plan. <br /> <br />e. The amendment is reasonable and in the public interest because it furthers the goals of <br />the adopted Comprehensive Plan and is located in an area designated on the Future Land <br />Use Map as “Agricultural Residential”. <br /> <br />The Planning Board hereby adopts this Statement of Consistency and the findings expressed <br />herein and recommends the Board of County Commissioners consider adoption of the <br />proposed Zoning Atlas Amendment. <br /> <br />Vote: ____ For, ____ Against <br />Lamar Proctor, Chair Date <br />207