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137 <br /> Economic Development Area of the NC Highway 57 SAP, allowing for the rezoning to be <br /> considered, and the proposed Storage of Goods use is permitted in the REDA-CD-1 <br /> zoning district, complies with the UDO standards, and meets the standards of evaluations <br /> as reviewed by the Planning Board and Board of County Commissioners. The conditions <br /> of approval require the extinguishment of the land use rights for the adjacent go-kart track, <br /> which is a site with uses that often produce higher levels of carbon emissions, as identified <br /> in the SAP, as well as having other impacts to the local area. <br /> The applicant provided an Environmental Assessment as part of the application package. <br /> Staff has reviewed and determined no significant environmental impact is expected from <br /> this project based on existing conditions. To the extent that a fairly conventional mini- <br /> storage warehouse is able to be environmentally sustainable, the applicant has sought the <br /> opportunities to do so, as reflected on the site plan and the proposed conditions. The <br /> project proposes the use of a solar photovoltaic system and energy-efficient lighting and <br /> appliances to reduce energy consumption, as detailed in the applicant's narrative. Water <br /> saving measures are also proposed including low flow faucets and water efficient <br /> landscaping practices. The applicant also has committed to the Orange County <br /> Recommended Plant Guide for landscaping species selections, which will ensure that all <br /> plantings are drought-tolerant, non-invasive species. <br /> The project is located outside of the regulated 80-foot stream buffer area. In addition, the <br /> applicant is proposing the use of permeable materials (#57 stone) on all drive aisles and <br /> parking areas to allow for improved water infiltration and reduced stormwater runoff. The <br /> applicant is also permanently preserving an offsite easement on adjacent property as part <br /> of an "impervious surface transfer" and to protect existing natural vegetation off-site and <br /> enhance landscaping and screening of the proposed use. The proposed project will utilize <br /> an existing well and septic system to serve the future land use, as permitted by the <br /> Orange County Division of Environmental Health <br /> As such, MA24-0006 provides Orange County with certainty on the form and design, <br /> ensuring compatibility with surrounding land uses and consistency with both the SAP <br /> and the Orange County 2030 Comprehensive Plan because it supports the following: <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 over <br /> the long-term. <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 are <br /> encouraged in both public and private activities. The county's transportation system <br /> should be enhanced to promote more energy efficient modes of travel and improve air <br /> quality. <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 should <br />