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b. Pursuant to Sections 1.1.5 Statement of Intent - Amendments, and 1.1.7 Conformance with Adopted Plans of the UDO and to Section 160D-604(d) Planning Board review and comment – Plan Consistency and 160D-605(a) Governing Board Statement – Plan Consistency of the North Carolina General Statutes, the Board finds sufficient documentation within the record denoting that the amendment is consistent with the adopted 2030 Comprehensive Plan. c. The amendment is consistent with applicable plans because it supports the following:  Planning Principle 1. Efficient and Fiscally Responsible Provision of Public Facilities and Services: Orange County’s public facilities and services should be delivered in a manner that efficiently uses existing capacity. Expansions of facilities and services should be made only after careful consideration of the costs and benefits of expansion. Staff Comment: Not applicable.  Planning Principle 2. Sustainable Growth and Development: Growth and development within the county should occur in a pattern, location, and density that is sustainable over the long-term. Staff Comment: The proposed NR-CD zoning district for School: Preparatory use is consistent with the 10-Year Transition Land Use Classification (Appendix F Relationships Between Land Use Classifications and Zoning Districts). The existing land use has operated at this site since 2001. The proposed project will remain limited to the property and will not result in additional impacts to the surrounding parcels. Approval of the proposed zoning atlas amendment will bring the existing school site into compliance with the UDO and allow for improvements (i.e. accessory structures, expansions, etc.) in the areas identified for future development. The proposed School: Preparatory use is permitted in the NR-CD zoning district, complies with the UDO standards, and meets the standards of evaluations as reviewed by the Planning Board.  Planning Principle 3A. Encouragement of Energy Efficiency, Lower Energy Consumption, and the Use of Non-Polluting Renewable Energy Resource: Decreasing the use of non-renewable resources and lowering energy consumption are encouraged in both public and private activities. The county’s transportation system should be enhanced to promote more energy efficient modes of travel and improve air quality. Staff Comment: Not applicable.  Planning Principle 4. Natural Area Resource Protection: Protection of the County’s natural areas, including forests, wildlife habitat, and other important open spaces should be a priority. The County should work with regional and local organizations, the towns, and private landowners to promote and achieve preservation of the 91