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Review Milestones <br />Courtesy review comments from State Clearinghouse are available via the Permitting <br />Information Portal. Courtesy review comments from Town of Carrboro Planning staff are <br />available in Attachment 5. <br />Analysis <br />2030 Comprehensive Plan <br />Chapter 2 – Planning Principles <br />In October, 2004, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) adopted guiding <br />principles to guide and direct development of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. There are several <br />Comprehensive Plan Planning Principles of relevance to Care Facility (Use # 19) including: <br />2.Sustainable Growth and Development: Growth and development within the county should occur in a <br />pattern, location, and density that is sustainable over the long-term. <br />Staff Comment: The proposed project is a special use permitted within the AR, R1, and <br />RB zoning districts, should it comply with the UDO standards and meet the standards of <br />evaluation reviewed by the Board of Adjustment. Should it do so, the growth and <br />development realized by the project is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan’s <br />Agricultural Residential, Rural Residential, and Rural Buffer Future Land Uses <br />(Comprehensive Plan Appendix F). <br />4.Natural Area Resource Preservation: Protection of the County’s natural areas, including forests, <br />wildlife habitat, and other important open spaces should be a priority. The County should work with <br />regional and local organizations, the towns, and private landowners to promote and achieve <br />preservation of the County’s important natural resources. <br />Staff Comment: This project proposes minimal land disturbance and tree removal to allow <br />for development, consistent with the narrative’s goal to maintain as much natural area as <br />possible while developing the site. (Application Packet, Attachment 2). <br />Application Submittal Date August 19, 2025 <br />Development Advisory Committee <br />(DAC) Review <br />September 18, 2025 <br />Neighborhood Information Meeting <br />(NIM) <br />September 28, 2025 <br />Note: the DAC is a staff/agency committee, established in Section 1.9 of the UDO. <br />Courtesy Review <br />Jurisdiction Date Sent Comments Received <br />State Clearinghouse September 12, 2025 Yes <br />Town of Carrboro September 29, 2025 Yes <br />25