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trails , Campus Market , gardens , and solar facilities . The applicant provided an <br /> Environmental Assessment and a Biological Inventory as part of the application package . <br /> County staff has reviewed and determined no significant environmental impact is expected <br /> from this project based on existing conditions . Existing conditions and facilities within the <br /> required buffered areas will be maintained as needed , but not unduly expanded . Future <br /> development of the school facilities is not proposed to impact the Special Flood Hazard <br /> Area ( 100 Year Floodplain ) and 500 Year Floodplain , nor the +/- 1 . 5 -acre pond . <br /> As presented , the proposed NR- CD zoning district for a School : Preparatory use is <br /> consistent with the Rural Buffer Land Use Classification (Appendix F : Relationships <br /> Between Land Use Classifications and Zoning Districts ) and description provided in the <br /> Land Use Element of Chapter 5 . The proposed School , Preparatory use reflected in the <br /> NC - CD application is consistent with the 2030 Comprehensive Plan ' s description of future <br /> land use in the Rural Buffer as well as the allowable zoning districts provided for by <br /> Appendix F . It is also consistent with the description of the Rural Buffer land use category <br /> provided for by the JPA , which the county is obligated to both towns as well as itself to <br /> maintain . <br /> c . As such , the Carolina Friends School Non - Residential — Conditional District ( NR- CD ) <br /> zoning amendment is consistent with applicable plans because it supports the following : <br /> 2030 Comprehensive Plan <br /> i <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 /> ■ 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 /> County 's important natural resources. <br /> ■ Planning Principle 5 . Preservation of Rural Land Use Pattern : The County 's rural <br /> areas are a cherished component of the County's character. Future development <br /> should preserve and enhance the county's rural landscape . <br /> ■ Planning Principle 6 . Water Resources Preservation : The County has finite water <br /> resources to provide to future populations . The protection and management of the <br /> County 's water resources should be a high priority. <br /> ■ Planning Principle 8 . Preservation of Community Character : Future growth and <br /> development should occur in a manner that preserves and enhances the existing <br /> character of the County, its townships, and rural crossroads communities . <br /> ■ 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 />