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■ Land Use Overarching Goal : Coordination of the amount, location, pattern, and <br /> designation of future land uses, with availability of County services and facilities <br /> sufficient to meet the needs of Orange County's population and economy consistent <br /> with other Comprehensive Plan element goals and objectives. <br /> Staff Comment : The proposal , as proposed and limited by the application and site <br /> plan , is consistent with the 2030 Comprehensive Plan ' s stated goals . The application <br /> proposes to bring the existing school site into compliance with the UDO and allow for <br /> future development . The existing high school has been operating on this parcel since <br /> 2001 , serving the needs of the County . The proposal will not change the existing use <br /> of the parcel and will allow the school to continue to serve Orange County residents . <br /> The proposed project shall remain compatible with minimal negative impacts to the <br /> immediate area . <br /> ■ Land Use Goal 2 : Land uses that are appropriate to on -site environmental conditions <br /> and features, and that protect natural resources, cultural resources, and community <br /> character. <br /> Staff Comment : The proposed use meets all UDO standards for buffering and <br /> screening , as well as the applicable erosion control and stormwater regulations . <br /> There is no proposed activity in the stream buffer area . <br /> ■ Land Use Goal 3 : A variety of land uses that are coordinated within a program and <br /> pattern that limits sprawl, preserves community and rural character, minimizes land <br /> use conflicts, supported by an efficient and balanced transportation system . <br /> Staff Comment : The existing use is consistent with the future land use classification <br /> allowed by the 2030 Comprehensive Plan , Appendix F ; and is consistent with the <br /> land use allowances for the 10-Year Transition . No additional traffic , lighting , or noise <br /> will occur from the proposed project . In addition , existing landscaping and land use <br /> buffers will remain . Standards contained in the UDO , including landscaping and <br /> setbacks , will continue to allow the use to be buffered from neighbors and prevent <br /> negative impacts . The site shall be developed with all applicable development <br /> standards from the UDO in order to protect neighboring residential properties and <br /> minimize land use conflicts . <br /> ■ Land Use Goal 6 : A land use planning process that is transparent, fair, open, <br /> efficient, and responsive . <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 LIDO , 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 />