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5.Preservation of Rural Land Use Pattern: The County’s rural areas are a cherished component of the County’s character. Future development should preserve and enhance the county’s rural landscape. Staff Comment: The proposed “Care Facility” use is consistent with the County’s rural landscape, as presented in the site plan. Minimum land disturbance, lighting, and noise are proposed and existing vegetation is to largely remain on-site, acting as a natural buffer to adjacent properties. The owners sought to purchase property in a rural setting with natural conditions that could be preserved and cultivated. (Application Packet, Attachment 2) 7.Promotion of Economic Prosperity and Diversity: Development of a diversity of new businesses and expansion of existing businesses should occur in Orange County. Staff Comment: The stated intention is to offer local services to Orange County residents. (Application Packet, Attachment 2) 8.Preservation of Community Character: Future growth and development should occur in a manner that preserves and enhances the existing character of the County, its townships, and rural crossroads communities. Staff Comment: This project proposes development that is consistent with the surrounding areas rural landscape. (Application Packet, Attachment 2) Chapter 5 – Land Use Element, Section 5.6 Goals There are several land use goals in the adopted 2030 Comprehensive Plan of relevance to Care Facility (Use #19) including: Land Use Goal 1: Fiscally and environmentally responsible, sustainable growth, consistent with the provision of adequate services and facilities and a high quality of life. Land Use Goal 2: Land uses that are appropriate to on-site environmental conditions and features, and that protect natural resources, cultural resources, and community character. Land Use Goal 3: A variety of land uses that are coordinated within a program and pattern that limits sprawl, preserves community and rural character, minimizes land use conflicts, supported by an efficient and balanced transportation system. Land Use Goal 6: A land use planning process that is transparent, fair, open, efficient, and responsive. Staff Comment: The location and character of the use, developed according to the plan submitted, will be consistent with the rural land uses of the area in which it is to be located. The use, as proposed and limited by the application and site plan, are consistent with the 2030 Comprehensive Plan’s stated goals for the physical development of the County, as embodied in, or portion thereof, Land Use Goals 1, 2, 3, and 6. 26