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