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3 <br /> recommend approval of the Statement of Consistency (Attachment 7) and the proposed Zoning <br /> Atlas Amendment (Attachment 9), as presented. Due to the split vote, the motion was not <br /> approved, and the Planning Board continued its consideration of the application to its October 1 , <br /> 2025 meeting at which the Board voted 9-0 to recommend approval with conditions. An excerpt <br /> of the Planning Board's September 3, 2025 approved meeting minutes and an excerpt of the <br /> October 1, 2025 draft meeting minutes are included at Attachment 6. The Planning Board's <br /> signed Statement of Consistency is also provided at Attachment 6. <br /> Planning Director's Recommendation <br /> The Planning Director recommends that the Board of County Commissioners: <br /> 1) Consider the matter for action; <br /> 2) Acknowledge that legally sufficient public notice was given for the application and this <br /> meeting, in accordance with State and Orange County laws; <br /> 3) Review the staff report (Attachment 2), featuring analyses of compliance with the <br /> UDO, impact to the surrounding area, safety and efficiency of land use, and <br /> consistency with the county's adopted plans; <br /> 4) Allow for the applicant's presentation of materials; <br /> 5) Conduct the public hearing, receive public comments, and consider the Planning <br /> Board recommendation; <br /> 6) Close the public hearing; and <br /> 7) Vote to Approve the Statement of Consistency (Attachment 7) and Zoning Atlas <br /> Amendment Ordinance (Attachment 9). <br /> OR <br /> Vote to Deny the Zoning Atlas Amendments, including a statement as to why the <br /> application is not reasonable and/or not in the public interest, as detailed in the <br /> Statement of Inconsistency (Attachment 8). <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: This request has been reviewed by various County departments who <br /> have determined that the approval of the request would not create the need for additional <br /> funding for the provision of County services. Costs associated with advertising, including the <br /> public hearing notice and mailings, were paid by the applicant in accordance with the 2024-25 <br /> Current Planning Application and Review Fees. <br /> ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports: <br /> VISION STATEMENT — We are a diverse, inclusive, and healthy county working together <br /> to strengthen our community and enhance the quality of life for all residents. <br /> GUIDING PRINCIPLE — COMMUNICATION AND AWARENESS <br /> We provide information and opportunities for engagement in a transparent manner so <br /> that all in our community have knowledge, understanding, and a voice. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board: <br /> 1. Conduct the public hearing and receive the Planning Board and staff recommendations <br /> and public comments; <br /> 2. Close the public hearing; and <br /> 3. Vote to Approve the Statement of Consistency (Attachment 7) and Zoning Atlas <br /> Amendments (Attachment 9). <br /> OR <br /> Vote to Deny the Zoning Atlas Amendments, including a statement as to why the <br /> application is not reasonable and/or not in the public interest, as detailed in the Statement <br /> of Inconsistency (Attachment 8). <br />