HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 09-19-2007-6fORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: September 19, 2007
Agenda
Item No.
SUBJECT: Comprehensive Plan Update Phase I
DEPARTMENT: Planning & Inspections PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N)
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
1) Draft Minutes, Aug. 27th Public Hearing 27th 2) Handouts Received from Public, Aug. 27 Tom Altieri, Comprehensive Planning
Public Hearing Supervisor, 245-2579
3) Revised Draft Goals (changes "tracked") • Karen Markovics, Planner 11, 245-2583
4) Revised Draft County Profile (Data) Element
(changes "tracked") (Under Separate Cover)
PURPOSE: To recognize that the revised County Profile Element and draft goals, as
recommended by the Planning Board, are acceptable and should be used during Phase 11 to
guide the completion of the remaining Elements of the Comprehensive Plan.
BACKGROUND: On October 3, 2006, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved a
process for updating the County's Comprehensive Plan in two phases as follows:
Phase 1, to include the development of Comprehensive Plan goals and County Profile Element,
the first of eight Elements to be completed as part of the Update; and Phase 11, to include the
remaining Elements that will comprise the updated Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive
Plan will include the following eight Elements: 1) County Profile; 2) Economic Development; 3)
Housing; 4) Land Use; 5) Natural and Cultural Systems; 6) Recreation and Parks; 7) Services
(Utilities) and Community Facilities; and 8) Transportation.
a. Draft Goals
During May and June 2007, the following County advisory boards and supporting staff
worked to develop the draft goals for the Comprehensive Plan: Affordable Housing Advisory
Board, Agricultural Preservation Board, Commission for the Environment, Economic
Development Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, Orange Unified .
Transportation Board, Planning Board, and Recreation and Parks Advisory Council.
Goals express an ideal future end related to the public health, safety, and/or general welfare
and set a general direction. The draft goals have been developed in support of the Board
of County Commissioners Comprehensive Plan Guiding Principles adopted October 21,
2004 and amended on April 24, 2007. The draft goals will guide the completion of the
second phase of the Comprehensive Plan Update process and following adoption, future
legal and policy decisions.
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b. Draft County Profile (Data) Element
During February - June 2007, County advisory boards (listed previously under part "a. Draft
Goals") and supporting staff coordinated to develop the draft County Profile Element.
Although the Planning Board and Planning Staff did play a lead role in the development of
the initial draft, several revisions were made following review and input from other County
departments and advisory boards.
The County Profile (Data)' Element is to serve as the primary reference point for basic
information contained in the Comprehensive Plan. As such, it is intended to provide a
convenient location for population statistics as well as key social, environmental, and
economic conditions that exist within the County. The information included in the County
Profile Element will be used to develop the remaining seven Elements of the
Comprehensive Plan and will also serve as a resource for future planning.
On August 27, 2007, a Public Hearing was held to hear public comments on draft goals and
County Profile Element, which comprise Phase I of the 2006-2008 Comprehensive Plan Update
Process (Attachment 1, "Draft Minutes"; Attachment 2, "Handouts from Public"). Following
comments from the public, the BOCC referred these items to the Planning Board for a
recommendation to be returned to the BOCC no sooner than September 19, 2007.
September 5, 2007 Planninq Board Meeting:
At its September 5 fn meeting, the Planning Board discussed and considered all public
comments conveyed at the August 27th Hearing and recommended revisions to the
Comprehensive Plan draft goals and County Profile Element in response.
Following is a summary of the revisions to the draft goals and County Profile Element that have
been recommended by the Planning Board. Specific revisions can be found in Attachments 3
and 4, "Revised Draft Goals" and "Revised Draft County Profile Element". Revisions provided in
these Attachments are "tracked" (new text indicated by underline; deleted text by strikethFou
or otherwise denoted.
Draft Goals
1. Removed references to Element Lead Advisory Boards;
2. Removed verbs from several of the goal statements;
3. Added overarching goals for Housing and Recreation and Parks Elements;
4. Deleted catch phrases (e.g., "Business Climate" or "Sustainable Growth") that
preceded several of the goal statements;
5. Revised Housing Element Goal 2 to eliminate the term, "Universal Design
Concepts";
6. Revised Economic Development Element Goal 1 to add some additional
clarification of the term "partnerships";
7. Per Historic Preservation Commission request, added an additional goal to the
Natural and Cultural Systems Element goals.
Draft County Profile Element
1. Renamed title of paragraph on p. B1.1 to more accurately describe the contents of
this section;
2. Added mention to and description of the Rural Buffer on p. B1.2;
3. Added text on pp. B2.1 and B2.4 to further explain the use of 2005 population
estimates developed by the NC Office of Budget, Planning and Management;
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4. Added word "Ethnicity" to the title of Table 132b) on p. B2.3;
5. In Table 132c) on p. B2.4, changed "% Increase" column from years 1980-2005 to
1980-2000.;
6. Deleted 2005 data from Chart 132d) on p. B2.4.;
7. Added arrows to Maps D4/Q5 to identify Orange County; and
8. When available, socioeconomic data and projections of the Durham-Chapel Hill-
Carrboro Metropolitan Planning Organization will be included in the County Profile
or Transportation Elements of the Comprehensive Plan (The Orange Unified
Transportation Board can provide Clarion Associates with their instructions on
where to put the data after they review it and consider the detailed Table of
Contents for the Transportation Element).
Planning Board Recommendation on Draft Goals and County Profile Element:
The Planning Board unanimously recommends Board of County Commissioner recognition that
the County Profile Element and draft goals, with revisions as provided in Attachments 3 and 4,
are generally acceptable and should be used during Phase 11 to guide the completion of the
remaining Elements of the Comprehensive Plan.,
Additional Planning Board Actions:
Motion: Move that we (Planning Board) communicate to the Commissioners that we looked at
all the comments from the public meetings and public hearings and many of the issues raised
relate to the objectives and that they will be considered as the objectives are considered. The
reason we have not incorporated some of the suggestions is that they don't relate to the goals
but rather to the objectives. We have acknowledged the suggestions and they will be looked at
in the next phase.
Vote: Unanimous.
Motion: Move that we (Planning Board) adopt the following Resolution and submit it to the
Board of Commissioners along with our recommendations regarding Comprehensive Plan goals
and County Profile Element:
Whereas preservation of a sense of community has been a strongly held value discussed as
part of past county planning efforts (such as the report on Sustaining Orange County's Future),
and
Whereas during the recent public hearing on Phase I of the Comprehensive Plan, there was a
suggestion that the County develop and incorporate an additional element or overarching goal
relating to preserving and strengthening community, and
Whereas the Planning Board has begun conversations concerning the feasibility and desirability
of developing such an additional element or goal, but has not yet had the opportunity to
complete its deliberations on this matter, and
Whereas the Planning Board does not wish to delay moving forward with Phase 11 of the
Comprehensive Planning process but at the same time wishes to devote careful attention to this
subject and hopes to deliberate and develop an initial report to the Commissioners with its
recommendations on this matter within the next six months so that the opportunity is not lost to
address approaches to sustaining community as part of the Comprehensive Plan,
Now therefore be it resolved that the Planning Board wishes to advise the Board of County
Commissioners that the Planning Board commits itself to undertake and complete preliminary
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deliberations on the advisability of recommending an additional goal or element relating to
community within the next six months and to report on its recommendations on this matter by
early March 2008.
Vote: Unanimous.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this item.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Administration recommends that the Board recognize the revised
County Profile Element and draft goals, as recommended by the Planning Board, are
acceptable and should be used during Phase 11 to guide the completion of the remaining
Elements of the Comprehensive Plan.
The Board may also wish to provide direction to staff and the Planning Board on the Planning
Board's resolution relating to preserving and strengthening community.
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Attachment I
1 DRAFT
2 MINUTES EXCERPT, COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE PHASE 1
3 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
4 ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING BOARD
5 QUARTERLY PUBLIC HEARING
6 August 27, 2007
7 7:30 p.m.
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9 The Orange County Board of Commissioners and the Orange County Planning Board met for a
10 Quarterly Public Hearing on Monday, August 27, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. in the F. Gordon Battle
11 Courtroom in Hillsborough, N.C.
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13 COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Chair Moses Carey, Jr. and Commissioners
14 Valerie Foushee, Alice M. Gordon, and Barry Jacobs
15 COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Mike Nelson
16 COUNTY ATTORNEY PRESENT: Brian Ferrell
17 COUNTY STAFF PRESENT: County Manager Laura Blackmon, and Deputy Clerk to the
18 Board David Hunt (All other staff members will be identified appropriately below)
19 PLANNING BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Jay Bryan and Members Craufurd
20 Goodwin, Sam Lasris, Renee Price, Judith Wegner, Joel Knight, Michelle Kempinski, and
21 Bernadette Pelissier
22 PLANNING BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Sandra Johnson-Quinn, Jeffrey Schmitt,
23 Brian Crawford
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26 NOTE: ALL DOCUMENTS REFERRED TO IN THESE MINUTES ARE IN THE PERMANENT
27 AGENDA FILE IN THE CLERK'S OFFICE
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31 A. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
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33 2. Comprehensive Plan Update Phase 1: On October 3, 2006, the Board of County
34 Commissioners approved a process for updating the County's Comprehensive Plan in two
35 phases. Phase 1 includes development of Comprehensive Plan goals and the County
36 Profile Element.
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38 a. Draft Goals: The following advisory boards have developed draft goals for the
39 Comprehensive Plan: Affordable Housing Advisory Board, Agricultural Preservation Board,
40 Commission for the Environment, Economic Development Commission, Historic
41 Preservation Commission, Orange Unified Transportation Board, Planning Board and
42 Recreation and Parks Advisory Council. Draft goals will guide completion of Phase 2 of
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45 b. Draft County Profile (Data) Element: The County Profile (Data) Element is the primary
46 reference point for basic information contained in the Comprehensive Plan. It will be the first
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Tom Altieri said that for this item there are two handouts in the packet — part A, Draft Goals,
and part B, Draft County Profile Element. These two parts are to be addressed as one item. He
made a PowerPoint presentation.
August 27, 2007
Quarterly Public Hearing
Agenda Item C.2
Tom Altierl, Comprehensive Planning Supervisor
Comprehensive Plan Update, Phase I
a. Draft goals
b. Draft County Profile (Data) Element
Presentation Includes:
• Comprehensive Plan Purpose and Scope
• Roles — Who's Involved?
• Update Process and Timetable
• What's a Goal/Objective?
• Opportunities for Citizen Knowledge, Access, and Input
• How was Draft Goals/County Profile Element Developed?
• County Profile Element — Purpose and Content
• Next Steps
Comprehensive Plan Purpose
• Framework for long-range decision making
• A guide for growth and development
• Sets goals and objectives to guide policy decisions
• Serves as statutory basis for land use regulations
Comprehensive Plan Scope
• Planning period, 20+ years
• Planning for Orange County's planning jurisdiction
• Covers 8 major areas, known as Elements
• Each Element will detail existing conditions, project future needs and set objectives to
reach goals
Comprehensive Plan Elements
County Profile (Data)
Economic Development
Housing
Land Use
Natural and Cultural Systems
Recreation and Parks
Services (Utilities) and Community Facilities
Transportation
Roles in General
BOCC — Set stage; provide directions to advisory boards and staff; hear and consider public
comments; adopt plan
Advisory Boards — Direction to staff and consultants; provide input and feedback
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Consultants — Meeting facilitation; partner with staff and advisory boards to complete draft Plan
County Staff — Partner with consultants; support boards
Public — Attend meetings and hearings; provide input and feedback
Element Lead Advisory Board
Affordable Housing Advisory Board
Agricultural Preservation Board
Commission for the Environment
Economic Development Commission
Historic Preservation Commission
Orange Unified Transportation Board
Planning Board
Recreation and Parks Advisory Council
Update Process and Timetable
Phase I (Oct. '06 — Sept. 07):
Goals
County Profile (Data) Element
Public Hearing (August 27th)
Phase 11 (Oct. '07 —Aug. '08): ,
Development of Comprehensive Plan
Text for remaining 7 elements
Objectives
Public Hearing (May '08)
Goal and Objective Defined
Goal (Phase 1) — A general direction setter, expressed as an ideal future end related to the public
health, safety, or welfare. May not be quantifiable or time-dependent.
Obiective (Phase 11) —A specific end, condition, or state that is an intermediate step toward
reaching a goal. It should be achievable and, when possible, measurable and time-specific.
Opportunities for Citizen Knowledge, Access, and Input
Meetings:
Meetings of 8 Element Lead Advisory Boards
Countywide Public Information Meetings
Open Houses
Public Hearings
Accessing Information:
Meetings, staff, advisory board members, Internet, mailing lists, County libraries, and press
releases
Availability of Public Hearing Documents — Draft Goals and County Profile Element
Website:
www.co.orange.nc.us/planning/compre cpupdate.asp
• Handouts were available at July 31st and August 7th public input meetings
• Copies have been available for public review at County's libraries and Planning
Department
• Limited copies available tonight
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Draft Goals
• 37 draft goals addressing 8 elements (objectives to be developed for each Goal in Phase
11)
• Advisory boards prepared draft goals using the following documents for reference:
* 1981 Land Use Element (Plan) goals
* 1999 BOCC goals
* Report on Sustainability Indicators for Orange County (2000)
* Shaping Orange County's Future (Aug. 2003 newspaper insert)
* BOCC Guiding Principles for the Comprehensive Plan (2004, amended 2007)
BOCC Guiding Principles
1. Efficient and Fiscally Responsible Provision of Public Facilities and Services
2. Sustainable Growth and Development
3. Encouraging energy efficiency, lower energy consumption, and the use of non-polluting
renewable energy resources while promoting both air quality protection and the
development of an effective transportation system
4. Natural Area Resource Preservation
5. Preservation of rural land use patterns
6. Water Resource Preservation .
7. Promotion of Economic Prosperity and Diversity
8. Preservation of Community Character
Draft County Profile Element Purpose
• Source of information for population statistics and key conditions in the County
• Common data source to help guide development of remaining Elements
• Not designed to be an exhaustive resource for all information
• Updated regularly following Plan completion
Draft County Profile Development
1. Planning Staff prepared draft Table of Contents (ToC)
2. ToC reviewed by Planning Board (PB) and Element Managers (EMs) and revised
3. 1't draft County Profile prepared from ToC, reviewed by Planning Board and EMs and
revised
4. 2nd draft County Profile reviewed by Element Lead Advisory Boards and EMs and revised
5. 3d draft County Profile presented at public input meetings and Public Hearing
Draft County Profile Element Contents
® Charts, tables and graphs of Historic and Current Data for:
• Geographic Context
• Population
• Housing
• Employment/Economy
• Environment
• Transportation
• Population Projections
• Reference and Informational Maps
• Appendix for:
Definitions
Methodologies
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Additional resources
Next Steps — County Administration Recommending:
Referral of draft goals and Profile Element to Planning Board for a recommendation to be returned
to BOCC no sooner than Sept. 19th.
Planning Board will consider comments collected tonight; at July 31 St and August 7th public input
meetings; and June 21't Joint Advisory Boards meeting.
Important Note:
BOCC will not be asked to formally adopt draft goals and County Profile Element during Phase I.
Rather, the BOCC will be asked to consider formal adoption of these items during Phase 11 after
the May 2008 Public Hearing.
Jay Bryan thanked the staff and Planning Board members for this effort.
Commissioner Jacobs thanked staff for the work on the Efland ,Cheeks Small Area Plan.
Commissioner Jacobs made reference to B1.1 and Orange County Size, and said that this
is really talking about Orange County Population. In the second paragraph, it lists the planning
jurisdictions. He said that this would be an appropriate place to mention the rural buffer, which is
a distinctive land use arrangement. Also, on pages D4 and D5 with the maps of North Carolina,
he suggested putting an arrow on Orange County.
Tom Altieri recognized Karen Markovics, Planner 11, who was instrumental in the
preparation of the County Profile Element.
Michelle Kempinski asked about the adoption sequence. Tom Altieri said that the staff
would not be asking the Board of County Commissioners to formally adopt the profile element and
draft goals during phase 1, but only to recognize them as generally acceptable to guide the
completion of the remainder of the plan. He said that if the Board of County Commissioners
formally adopted these two documents during phase 1, it would further fragment the
comprehensive plan. Also, during the preparation of the plan, there could be some minor
adjustments to the goals if determined necessary by the advisory boards or County
Commissioners.
Craufurd Goodwin said that some of the goals should be reworded because there are a lot
of incomplete sentences.
Tom Altieri said that these goals have been taken to public hearings as they were
submitted by each of the respective advisory boards. The advisory boards felt like it was
important to hear public comment on the goals as the individual advisory boards prepared them.
The Dispute Settlement Center and Clarion are recommending that action verbs not be included
in the goals, and that the goals should be expressed as a desired end.
Commissioner Gordon asked that the public signed up to speak tell where they live.
Marty Mandell said that it is her opinion that sustainability should be the big, main goal.
She said that this word is confusing because it means different things to different people. She
said that sustainability is at the heart of survival and reflects how humans treat the earth and the
val6 es they place on preserving the earth's natural resources. She said that several years ago,
Orange County made a sustainability commitment by creating a "green" infrastructure through the
Lands Legacy Program. This was the first major step towards sustainability by a county in North
Carolina, and it has received national recognition. She said that the next step should be to
continue funding the Lands Legacy, but also to define just what sustainability means. She said
that the Comprehensive Plan should describe the processes by which the basic needs of the
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citizens are provided and protected without depleting the quality Oflife. Some important issues
are water supply, air quality, and supply Of locally grown agricultural products. She said that this
might be the last really good chance to join the international concept of working together for a
sustainable world.
Robin Taylor-Hall iG8 citizen OfHillsborough. She represents the Simpson Ef|andheirs.
She said that the heirs want h0make sure that 2D issue iG addressed OD one Of the properties
(7Q.23@cr88), north Of|-85 and |-4O. There isGhuge watershed area 8t the bottom of this tract Of
land, and this was put there when the Seven Mile Creek Reservoir was planned. Since this isnot
being planned anymore, the request is that this be removed or addressed in the comprehensive
plan. She made reference b] the letter written tn her bVthe heirs and submitted to the County
Commissioners and the Planning Board.
Renee Price is from Hillsborough and is on the Historic Preservation Commission. She
said that the Commission had two goals, and one got into @Oover-arching goal, and she ig
concerned about this. She proposes going back botwo goals. She said that there iGmajority
support Ofthis from the HPC. although there was no-vote on it. The goals are: preservation Ofthe
architectural and archaeological resources of Orange County and their associated and
landscapes; and awareness and appreciation ofB diverse historical and cultural heritage Of
Orange County.
Allen Rosen lives iO Chapel Hill Township. HeisgDlenOberOf -[heViUageP 'eCt8Sw8U
as a member of the recently formed coalition that is paying a lot of attention to the Comprehensive
Planning process. He thanked the County Commissioners for the forethought in moving towards
the comprehensive process and planning for all eight elements simultaneously. He thanked the
Planning Board and advisory boards for this substantial undertaking. He said that the VVeb8it8has
been an invaluable aid. He thinks that the recommendation, to not adopt the draft goals at this
Stage' is very admirable. He thinks that there is o lot of r000O for improvement, refinement, and
possibly some addition bo the draft goals. H8 said that the Coalition includes members from the
Inter-Faith Council and En1FzO8/EF|DleOt, Inc. Tonight, there are also people from Community
Action Network, Chapel Hil|/Ca[rbonJ Chamber [f Commerce, The Village Project, HO0ebUi|denG
Association Of[)Urh@Dl/C}F8Oge/Ch8th8Dl C:OUOtieG' and Walkable Hillsborough. He thinks that
value can been added to the process by encouraging individuals and groups to be involved. He
distributed 3 copy Ofthe Coalition statement. He said that the Coalition believes that the
Comprehensive P|@D Update ShOU|d determine where new compact, VVm|k@b|e, OOiXfd Use' transit
supported growth and development should occur within the planning jurisdiction.
Ben Lloyd lives iDEf|2Dd. He spoke about the issues Of economic development inthe
Comprehensive Plan. H8 said that iD December Of1982he served OO the Board OfCounty
CODOrOiGGiOn8[G. When Ken Thompson arrived in town (where?) in 1981, there was not enough
money to pay the bills from July to December, when the tax money came in. He said that Ken
Thompson created an 11 -point plan, which was nothing more than robbing Peter to pay p@U|. He
said that in 1983 when he served on the Board of County Commissioners, the County was still
short of money tD provide needs. /# this time, he contacted the North Carolina Department of
COnO0Oe[Ce' and three people visited with him. He took the representatives around the County,
and he was told that with US7O/|-8b/@oUthe[D Railway corridor through Orange County, that this
was the most potential area iOthe State for good, clean, low-water using, OOO-pO||UtiOg.high-
paying economic growth that would provide both jobs and money for Orange County. He was
also told that due to the |@Ck of interest in cooperation from Orange County in the 15 years prior to
that, when �conoDlicdevelopment interests came to |�a|eigh.that [>F8Oge(�OUOh/ VV@8NO@Fkedoff
the list. He said that less than 90 days ago' h8 spoke with 8O individual iDVO|Ved in economic
development in the State, who has been working in this position for about a year. When this
individual took this job, h8 was told by his superiors not tOwaste his time in Orange County
because they dO not want anything there. He said that after four years since the Economic
Development Commission was created, there has not been one brick laid within this economic
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development corridor. He owns property within this corridor. He said that two and a half years
ago, the County Commissioners, along with the Economic Development Department, committed
that h«June 2O1O,b'OOO new commercial jobs and $45 million Of new commercial tax base would
be created. Nothing has happened yet. He said that it was reported in the State Cf the County
meeting iOthe spring that there had been Q15 new commercial jobs created and $45 million in
new commercial tax base. He found out later that this was not true, but that it was referring tO
K8ead0NOOont. He said that the developer of Meadowmont told him that Orange County had
nothing bDdowith this growth. He said that 1-85 runs through DU[haDl' Orange, GOdA|8Dl8nCe
Counties, and in the past 20 months, Durham County has created in excess of 2,500 new
commercial jobs and has added $545 million Vf new commercial tax base. A|gnnaOCe County has
created some $2OO-3OO million iD new commercial tax base and hundreds nfjobs. C)n3ng8
County property tax has increased 524%in the last 2Oyears. The property tax has increased
every year for 1Q straight years. He said that Orange County has aD image that has b]be
[xe[conlg. HB asked the County Commissioners what they intended tOdO about it.
Sam L8S[is lives in Cedar Grove. He spoke OD behalf Vf the Orange Unified
Transportation Board. H8 said that it has come tO the attention Of the CJUTB that the
Durham/Chapel Hi||/Cgr[bOnOK8P[Jis going tDrelease socioeconomic data and projections that
will be used for regional transportation planning for the years 2OO5-2O35. |tiS anticipated that this
data will bg released after the meeting OO September 12m. H8 formally requested that this data be
included in the profile element.
James Carnahan lives OD122 Oak Street, C8[[borV. H8iS8 board member Of The Village
Project, but he said that the CDD1rDent8 he was going to make were his OVVD. He distributed a
handout. The column VO the right includes his suggested wording Of the draft goals. He said that
he is particularly iOi8r8St8d in the concept OfsVstaiDabi|ih/. He agreed with K8@rt« K8aOde|| that
clarity Of the 8UstaiDabi|if« goal is very important. He said that itiG important tO talk about the
outcomes of growth and development rather than use a phrase like "sustainable growth" or
" sustainable dgme|opUlenY'. He thinks that the goal iS that the outcome Of all activities iS
ecologically, 8cOOOnnicg||y' and GOCia||y sustainable. He thinks that the language ShOU|d reflect
this and avoid the ambiguity Of"sustainable growth" or "sustainable dgve|opDleOt''. He said that a
couple Ofthe elements did not have over-arching goals, and he thought that it was important for
consistency that they did, 8Ohe created them. Hg asked the County Commissioners tOconsider
the amended language Of the goals, which i8 in bold italics.
Laura Blackmon made reference to the Economic Development overarching goal and said
that the staff is looking 8[ the definition Ofeconomic development. She would like for the
Economic Development Commission to look at this again and perhaps broaden the definition.
Patrick McDonough lives 8t1O5 Fidelity Street, C8[[bOFo. He said that hg thinks that the
fundamental question before the Board i8where growth goes. He thinks that the County has
been great at deciding where growth will not go, but not so great at deciding where it will go. He
said that a lot of his friends are planning to move to Durham so that they can buy a house. He
said that there are not enough homes that are affordable iD Orange County. H8 said that it will be
great to have all Of the elements done g[ once for the Comprehensive Plan.
Dolly Hunter lives iD Bingham Township. She made reference tOthe stated goal ofthe
County Profile Data Element, which states that it is to be "updated, useful, and relevant." She
suggested adding the word "@cCUngte". For example, the most recent water resource research is
from 1981, and water resources govern the amount of growth that can occur. She also requested
that there be 8CcUngte historic subdivision and lot size data and something to show that the
number Df minor and major GUbdivisiODSh8VeAOOedVVvO'gDdth@tp[iDOari|y1O-@cPe|otSh@Ve
been created because itis so difficult to get subdivision approval. She said that the minimum lot
size being created iG closer bo three acres and not the one Or two-acre lot size minimum allowed.
She said that the fact that minor and major GubdivisionappPOV@|ig8odifficu|tGhou|db8
researched. The Land Use Element Goal #8iGtO have the land use planning process be
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l transparent, fair, open' efficient, and responsive. Sh8said that it is the exact opposite of this. The
3 data needs to show more accurately the rural population because there are too many graphs
] showing municipal growth. She wants to make GUFe that the data is @CCU[gte and relevant.
4 Jay Bryan lives on Old yJC8GiO Chapel Hill. He spoke to the County Commissioners
5 about the idea of establishing another element in the Comprehensive Plan to address Planning
6 Principle #8' Preservation [f Community Character, which was adopted by the [3O@nd in 2004.
7 Such 8D element could read @Qfollows: Maintenance Of community and preservation of
8 CODlDlUOih/ Ch8n@Cte[. A possible gO3| for the element could read as follows: Establishment of
9 community building principles regarding community issues and d8CiSiOD making ho help citizens of
lO CJ[@Oge County work and live together iOharmony. He said that when he was oD the C8r[boul
ll Board of Aldermen, there were some policies and strategies promoted such aSC@[[bVn]
12 CODl0DUDih« Day' which has 8pUD off into a music festival, film festival, Latino festival; rules for
13 communication among members Of the Board of Aldermen in public meetings; rules for effective
14 communication at public hearings; an annual roundtable meeting for representatives from various
15 subdivisions and neighborhoods in the Town; a mediation program to help address differences
16 between citizens and differences between citizens and Town government; a program for inviting
17 school children to observe and learn about local government to promote leadership opportunities;
18 the use Of mediation b} resolve planning issues around development; and the use Offacilitated
lg meetings for gaining public input and trust. H8 said that Ggg result Of the standing committee that
20 he and Commissioner Gordon served on, the original 15-step proposal for the Shaping Orange
21 County's Future Task Force references community building 8s one Of the two tasks that were to
22 be addressed by the task force. Hg said that @ natural extension Of this work would betOsupport
23 at least in principle the idea of adding this additional element tOthe Comprehensive Plan. He
24 asked the County Commissioners to consider forwarding the idea of such an element to the
25 Planning Board for further discussion and consideration.
26 A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Jacobs to
27 refer to the Planning Board for a recommendation to be returned to the BOCC no sooner than
20 September 1Q.2OO7. The Planning Board will provide specific recommendations for any
29 additional changes to the draft goals and the County Profile Element that may be required in
30 response tD comments heard from the BC}CC and/or public during the Hearing. The Planning
31 Board will also consider comments co||ect »t collected Advisory Boards Meeting, July 31 »t
32 Open House, and August 7m Public Information Meeting. Additional changes bD draft goals will be
33 necessary to clarify a few Ofthe goals and establish g consistent writing style anlOOg gO@|8.
34 Per the adopted Comprehensive Plan Update Process, the BC]CC may also refer public
35 hearing items tO any Ofthe other lead advisory boards that are involved: Affordable Housing
36 Advisory Board, Agricultural F»nB88n/atioD Board, Commission for the Environment, Economic
37 Development Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, Orange Unified Transportation
30 Board, and Recreation and Parks Advisory Council.
39 VOTE: UNANIMOUS
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Attachment 2
Handouts Received from Public
August 27, 2007 Quarterly Public Hearing
List of Items enclosed on the following pages:
Robin Taylor-Hall — letter from Efland Heirs
Renee Price — Historic Preservation Commission's proposed amendments to
Natural and Cultural Systems Goals
Alan Rosen — Comprehensive Plan Coalition Press Release and Vision
Statement
Sam Lasris — Orange Unified Transportation Board's Comments on County
Profile Elements
James Carnahan — Suggested edits to draft goals
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Proposed amendments:
Natural and Cultural Resources Element
Historic Preservation
HPC Goal 1
Preservation of the architectural and archaeological resources of Orange County, and
their associated landscapes.
HPC Goal 2
Awareness and appreciation of the diverse historic and cultural heritage of Orange
County.
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PRESS RELEASE
Aug. 21, 2007
For more information contact: Allan Rosen, 382 -9483, ncprout @aol.com or Kevin. Schwartz, 962 -0520, kschwartz @unc.edu
Coalition forms to guide commissioners on Orange Comprehensive Plan
CHAPEL HILL -- Leaders of a diverse group of local organizations that have banded together for the
first time are set to unveil their plan for keeping the Orange County Board of Commissioners focused on
the centrality of compact, walkable, mixed -use, transit- supportive communities as the commissioners
move forward on a new planning document with a 25 year horizon to guide how the county will look
and feel in the future.
The group will hold a news conference at 10 a.m. Friday in the board room at McClamroch Hall
on the Vilcom campus off Weaver Dairy Road to announce and discuss the coalition's objectives.
The county's Comprehensive Plan update is intended to guide growth and development through
the year 2030. It has not been revised since 1981. The county is set to hold a public hearing about the
plan goals at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 27 at Gordon Battle Courtroom, 106 E..Margaret Lane,
Hillsborough.
The plan update is divided into eight major areas, each known as an element: County Profile,
Economic Development, Housing, Land Use, Natural and Cultural Systems, Recreation and Parks,
Services (Utilities) and Community Facilities, and Transportation. Commissioners hope to have the plan
approved by next August.
The Comprehensive Plan Coalition will discuss what it hopes the commissioners and public will
focus on within those eight elements. The coalition was formed by groups with traditionally disparate
and sometimes opposing interests, but all are aware of the need to work together for Orange County to
have a sustainable future and of the unique opportunity the update provides the coalition to engage in
this civic debate.
"Various stakeholders who cooperatively come together to help plan our future can only be in
the best interest of Orange County and its citizens," said Fred Black, Chair of the Community Action
Network, one of the coalition partners.
Village Project Co- Chairman Allan Rosen said that his group was excited to participate in the
coalition. "The update affords all of us the chance to support a comprehensive plan that is informed by
the sustainability paradigm and based on best practices," Rosen said.
Other partners are: the Chapel Hill- Carrboro Chamber of Commerce, Inter -Faith Council for
Social Service, the Homebuilders Association of Durham, Orange, & Chatham Counties, and Walkable
Hillsborough. Additional coalition partners are expected to be announced within days.
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Vision Statement
The Orange County Comprehensive Plan Coalition
August 6, 2007
In October 2006, the Orange County Board of Commissioners initiated a two -year process to update the county's
Comprehensive Plan. This presents a once -in -a- generation opportunity for community stakeholders to come
together and provide guidance on how Orange County should grow and change in the future.
Coalition members are committed to working together to:
• learn more about the county's Comprehensive Plan and help educate the community about its importance,
• provide input to the county planning and advisory boards, and especially to the County Commissioners, about
our shared priorities for promoting a path to sustainability that balances environmental health, social equity,
and economic prosperity, and
• present a common voice for diverse stakeholders to express our common interests in planning for a fixture
where environmental conservation, resource efficiency, affordable housing, social equity, economic
development, preservation of regional agricultural production and transit- ready, walkable, mixed -use,
communities are simultaneously realized.
Coalition members believe the Update should:
• determine where new compact, walkable, mixed -use, transit - supportive growth and development should occur
within the county's planning jurisdiction,
• make affirmative commitments to providing public sector infrastructure investments to stimulate development
that promotes economic prosperity, social equity and environmental health, and
• provide a framework such that the future of Orange County will be sustainable, just, and equitable.
Sustainability is achieved when stakeholders representing diverse interests work together cooperatively to assure a
healthy balance among interdependent social, environmental and economic priorities. Our coalition is committed
to ensuring that the County Commissioners include these goals in the updated Comprehensive Plan.
112.
For more information contact: Allan Rosen, 382 -9483, cpufeedback @gmail.com or Kevin Schwartz,
962 -0520, kschwartz @unc.edu
Coalition Partners, as of August 23, 2007
Chapel Hill Carrboro Chamber of Commerce Community Action Network
EmPOWERment Interfaith Council for. Social Service
The Village Project Walkable Hillsborough
Homebuilders Association of Durham, Orange and Chatham Counties
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orange Unifie� Transportation BOW
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HilkbOrOU gh, NC 27278
Memorandum
Date: August 15, 2007
To: Orange County Board of County Commissioners
Orange County Planning Board
From., Robert Peterson, Chair
Sam Lasris, Vice Chair
Orange Unified Transportation Board
Subject: Comments Regarding the County Profile (Data Element)
for the Orange County Comprehensive Plan
At its meeting on August 15, 2007, the. Orange Unified Transportation Board
(OUT Board) reviewed the Draft Goals and the Draft County Profile for the
Comprehensive Plan Update. The Board unanimously agreed that the
Socioeconomic (SE) data and projections of the Durham-Chapel Hill-Carrboro
Metropolitan Planning Organization (DCHC MPO) that will be used for
regional transportation planning for years 2005 — 2035 should be included in
the Orange County Profile-in addition to projections already included in that
document. The DCHC MPO Lead Planning Agency anticipates that the
Transportation. Advisory Committee will approve the SE data at its meeting
September 12.
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James Carnahan 122 Oat{ Street Carr>boro, NC 27510 24 August, 2007
Commissioners and Advisory Board Chairs and members:
h some suggested edits to the ]Draft Comprehensive Plan Goals that I flunk clarify and enhance the
I am providing herewit
desire of the Advisory Boards-to engender a condition of life in Orange County that will be sustainable for ourselves and for
the generations that will follow us here.
My proposed edits are in the ri t hand column, for comparison with the original June draft on the left. Proposed edits are
shown in bold italicized type.
No "Overarching Goal" was provided for the "Housing" and
added proposed overarching goals for them
"Parks and Recreation" Elements. For consistency, I have
I have replaced phrasing that was a version of "sustainable growth," or "sustainable development' with something like
"development that is ecologically sustainable," or "growth that produces a sustainable future" "Sustainable Growth" can
mean two different things; I think what we want to focus on is being sure the outcomes of growth and development are
sustainable.
Most of my edits are to the "Overarching Goal" statements. My intent is to make sure their language is clearly focused on
the desire to achieve sustainable outcomes of growth & development in the County.
Draft County Goals € g jested County Goals
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE, COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE,
DRAFT GOALS DRAFT GOALS
Staff Note: The following draft goals have been
developed to support the Board of County
Commissioners (BOCC) adopted Comprehensive
Plan Guiding Principles. At the June 21, 2007 Joint
Advisory Boards meeting, advisory board members
identified linkages among and between Element
Goals and BOCC Guiding Principles. Staff will use
the information gathered on the 21St to "code" each
goal in some manner to reflect its corresponding
BOCC Principle(s) and will have this additional
information included as part of the August 27, 2007
Quarterly Public Hearing materials.
A. COUNTY PROFILE (DATA) ELEMENT
(Element Lead Advisory Board: Planning
Board)
Overarching Goal
A reliable source of basic county data and
information that is updated regularly,
accessible, useful, and relevant to all of the
Elements of the Comprehensive Plan.
B. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ELEMENT
(Element Lead Advisory Board: Economic
Development Commission)
Staff Note: The following draft goals have been
developed to support the Board of County
Commissioners (BOCC) adopted Comprehensive
Plan Guiding Principles. At the June 21, 2007 Joint
Advisory Boards meeting, advisory board members
identified linkages among and between Element
Goals and BOCC Guiding Principles. Staff will use
the information gathered on the 21St to "code" each
goal in some manner to reflect its corresponding
BOCC Principle(s) and will have this additional
information included as part of the August 27, 2007
Quarterly Public Hearing materials.
A. COUNTY PROFILE (DATA) ELEMENT
(Element Lead Advisory Board: Planning
Board)
Overarching Goal
A reliable source of basic county data and
information that is updated regularly,
accessible, useful, and relevant to all of the
Elements of the Comprehensive Plan.
B. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ELEMENT
(Element Lead Advisory Board: Economic
Development Commission)
Overarching Goal
Promote viable and sustainable commercial
development that contributes to both
property and sales tax revenues, and
enhances high- quality employment
opportunities for County residents.
Goal 1 Business Climate
Form public private partnerships to create a
stronger business climate.
Goal 2 Infrastructure
Develop infrastructure to support the desired
development.
Goal 3 Workforce Development
Establish effective systems to train and
support residents and those who work in
Orange County.
Goal 4 Quality of Place
Create partnerships that ensure the county
remains a great place in which to live and
Work.
G. HOUSING ELEMENT
(Element Lead Advisory Boards: Planning
Board and Affordable Housing Advisory
Board)
No Overarching Goal was written for this
Element.
Goal 1
A wide range of types and densities of
quality housing affordable to all in all parts of
the County.
Overarching Goal
Promote viable commercial development
that is ecologically sustainable and
contributes to both property and sales tax
revenues, and enhances high - quality
employment opportunities for County
residents.
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Goal 1 Business Climate
Form public private partnerships to create a
stronger business climate.
Goal 2 Infrastructure
Identify ideal sites and suitable land use
patterns in which economic development
can take place. Make public investments
and capital improvements as needed to
help achieve economic goals.
Goal 3 Workforce Development
Establish effective systems to train and
support residents and those who work in
Orange County.
Goal 4 Quality of Place
Create partnerships that ensure the county
remains a great place in which to live and
work.
C. HOUSING ELEMENT
(Element Lead Advisory Boards: Planning
Board and Affordable Housing Advisory
Board)
Overarchinq Goal
Ensure that quality affordable housing is
a viable option that is available to
everyone, regardless of income level,
and that it is accessible by walking,
biking and public transportation to their
places of work, shopping, services,
education, recreation and worship.
Goal 1
A wide range of types and densities of
quality housing affordable to all in all parts of
the County.
Goal 2
Utilization of Universal Design Concepts in
the construction and /or renovation of
housing.
Goal 3
The preservation, repair, and replacement of
existing housing supply.
Goal 4
Development ordinances and incentives that
promote inclusionary practices and housing
options for all income levels.
D. LAND USE
(Element Lead Advisory Board: Planning
Board)
Overarching Goal
- Coordinate the amount,. location, pattern
and designation of future land uses, with
availability of County services and facilities
sufficient to meet the needs of Orange
County's population and economy
consistent with other Comprehensive Plan
element goals and objectives.
Goal 1 Sustainable Growth
Fiscally and environmentally responsible,
sustainable growth, consistent with the
provision of adequate services and facilities
and a high quality of life.
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Goal 2
Utilization of Universal Design Concepts in
the construction and /or renovation of
housing.
Goal 3
The preservation, repair, and replacement of
existing housing supply.
Goal 4
Development ordinances and incentives that
promote inclusionary practices and housing
options for all income levels.
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Goal 5
Institute innovative, resource - efficient
building approaches that will maintain
quality but reduce costs of construction
and maintenance of a home.
D. LAND USE
(Element Lead Advisory Board: Planning
Board)
Overarching Goal
Ensure that existing and future built
environments are ecologically
sustainable and will promote locally self -
reliant economic development, engender
social equity, and include housing that is
affordable to people of all income levels.
Coordinate the amount, location, pattern
and designation of future land uses, with
availability of County services and facilities
sufficient to meet the needs of Orange
County's population and economy
consistent with other Comprehensive Plan
element goals and objectives.
Goal 1 Sustainable Patterns of Growth
Patterns of growth are fiscally and
environmentally responsible, have
sustainable outcomes, take place
concurrently with the provision of
adequate services and facilities, and
support a high quality of life.
Goal 2 Suitability of Land
Land uses that are appropriate to on -site
environmental conditions and features,
protect natural resources, cultural
resources, and community character.
Goal 3 Management of Urban Sprawl
A variety of land uses coordinated within a
program and pattern that limits sprawl,
preserves community and rural character,
minimizes land use conflicts, and supported
by an efficient and balanced transportation
system.
Goal 4 Innovative Land Development
Regulation
Land development regulations, guidelines,
techniques and /or incentives that promote
the integrated achievement of all
Comprehensive Plan goals.
Goal 5 Natural Hazard Mitigation
Life, health, and property safe from natural
hazards.
Goal 6 Land Use Process
A land use planning process that is
transparent, fair, open, efficient, and
responsive.
E. NATURAL AND CULTURAL SYSTEMS
(Element Lead Advisory Boards: Agricultural
Preservation Board, Commission for the
Environment, and Historic Preservation
Commission)
Overarching Goal
A sustainable balance and appreciation of
natural, cultural and agricultural resources
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Goal 2 Suitability of Land
Land uses that are compatible with on -site
environmental conditions and features,
protect natural resources, cultural
resources, and community character.
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Goal 3 Management of Urban Sprawl
A variety of land uses coordinated within a
program and pattern that addresses
climate change and global resource
issues, reduces carbon emissions, limits
sprawl, preserves community and rural
character, minimizes land use conflicts, and
that supports an efficient and balanced
transportation system.
Goal 4 Innovative Land Development
Regulation
Land development regulations, guidelines,
techniques and /or incentives that promote
the integrated achievement of all
Comprehensive Plan goals.
Goal 5 Natural Hazard Mitigation
Life, health, and property safe from natural
hazards.
Goal 6 Land Use Process
A land use planning process that is
transparent, fair, open, efficient, and
responsive.
E. NATURAL AND CULTURAL SYSTEMS
(Element Lead Advisory Boards: Agricultural
Preservation Board, Commission for the
Environment, and Historic Preservation
Commission)
Overarching Goal
As the built environment grows and
changes ensure that it protects and
enhances existing natural systems,
habitats, and other species, be they
local, regional or global. Support and
facilitate the use of local, renewable
energy resources to house, clothe, and
Goal 1
Energy conservation, sustainable use of
non - polluting renewable energy resources,
and efficient use of non - renewable energy
resources, and clean air.
Goal 2
Economic viability of agriculture, forestry
and horticulture and their respective lands.
Goal 3
Infrastructure and support systems for local
and regional agriculture.
Goal 4
Preservation of historic, cultural,
architectural and archaeological resources,
and their associated landscapes.
Goal 5
Sustainable quality and quantity of ground
and surface water resources.
Goal 6
A balanced and healthy diversity of native
plant and animal populations.
Goal 7
Networks of protected natural, cultural and
agricultural lands.
F. RECREATION AND PARKS ELEMENT
(Element Lead Advisory Board: Recreation
and Parks Advisory Council)
A fo Overarching Goal was written for this
Element.
feed us and to supply our daily needs.
Ensure that new development and
redevelopment conserve energy and
address historic, aesthetic and cultural
contexts.
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Goal 1
Energy conservation, sustainable use of
non - polluting renewable energy resources,
and efficient use of non - renewable energy
resources, and clean air.
Goal 2
Economic viability of agriculture, forestry
and horticulture and their respective lands.
Goal 3
Infrastructure and support systems for local
and regional agriculture.
Goal 4
Preservation of historic, cultural,
architectural and archaeological resources,
and their associated landscapes.
Goal 5
Sustainable quality and quantity of ground
and surface water resources.
Goal 6
A balanced and healthy diversity of native
plant and animal populations.
Goal 7
Networks of protected natural, cultural and
agricultural lands.
F. RECREATION AND PARKS ELEMENT
(Element Lead Advisory Board: Recreation
and Parks Advisory Council)
Overarching Goa!
Provide public facilities of various scales
for passive and active recreation that are
compatible with the environment and
economically and conveniently
accessible to everyone.
)
Goal I
Adequately address the parks and
recreation needs of all citizens within the
County, regardless of age, sex, race or
disability.
Goal 2
Create and nurture a partnership among
regional recreational providers and facility
owners/managers, including the appropriate
co-location and sharing of school facilities,
that works together to meet the County's
recreation needs.
Goal 3
Operate County recreation facilities in a way
that ensures that facilities are available for
the public use in a manner that is multi-
generational and accessible to all County
citizens at both the Countywide and
community level.
Goal 4
Promote healthy lifestyles, quality of life and
community building by providing a variety of
affordable recreational facilities and choice
of leisure activities, while responding to the
changing needs and interests of County
residents.
Goal 5
Ensure that parks and recreational facilities
are environmentally-responsible, and that
cultural and natural resources and open
space within these sites are protected.
G. SERVICES (UTILITIES) AND
COMMUNITY FACILITIES
(Element Lead Advisory Board: Planning
Board)
Overarching Goal
Growth consistent with the provision of
adequate County services and facilities
while managing the impacts upon the
environmental infrastructure and effectively
protecting the county's natural and cultural
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Goal I
Adequately address the parks and
recreation needs of all citizens within the
County, regardless of age, sex, race or
-disability.
Goal 2
Create and nurture a partnership among
regional recreational providers and facility
owners/managers, including the appropriate
co-location and sharing of school facilities,
that works together to meet the County's
recreation needs.
Goal 3
Operate County recreation facilities in away
that ensures that facilities are available for
the public use in a manner that is multi-
generational and accessible to all County
citizens at both the Countywide and
community level.
Goal 4
Promote healthy lifestyles, quality of life and
community building by providing a variety of
affordable recreational facilities and choice
of leisure activities, while responding to the
changing needs and interests of County
residents.
Goal 5
Ensure that the design, construction, and
operation of parks and recreational
facilities are environmentally - responsible,
and that cultural and natural resources and
open space within these sites are protected.
G. SERVICES (UTILITIES) AND
COMMUNITY FACILITIES
(Element Lead Advisory Board: Planning
Board)
Overarching Goal
The County provides basic services in an
ecologically sustainable fashion that
supports and enhances compact
patterns of development and a balanced,
vibrant economy for everyone. Growth
resources.
Goal 1 Public Water and Sewer
Efficient provisions of public water and
sewer service systems which abide by the
current water and sewer services boundary
agreements orfuture agreements to be
negotiated among the county and public and
private service providers and the land use
plan.
Goal 2 -Private Groundwater and
Sewer Svstem
Adequate, safe, and healthy groundwater
withdrawal and wastewater disposal
systems with minimal impacts upon water
and land resources.
Goal 3 Public Community Facilities
a. Educational:
High quality educational facilities that
support our diverse and growing population
and present opportunities for life-long
learning.
b. Library:
High quality library facilities that support our
diverse and growing. population and present
opportunities for life-long learning.
Goal 4 Stormwater
Efficient and effective drainage, stormwater,
floodplain management, and erosion control
systems.
Goal 5 - Solid Waste
Less solid waste per capita with cost
effective and environmentally responsible
disposal and management.
Goal 6 Safety
Efficient and effective public safety
including; police, fire and emergency
services.
and the provision of adequate County
services and facilities take place
concurrently while managing the impacts
upon the environmental infrastructure and
effectively protecting the county's natural
and cultural resources.
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Goal I Public Water and Sewer
Efficient provisions of public water and
sewer service systems which abide by the
current water and sewer services boundary
agreements or future agreements to be
negotiated among the county and public and
private service providers in a manner
consistent with the land use plan.
Goal 2 Private Groundwater and
Sewer System -
Adequate, safe, and healthy groundwater
withdrawal and wastewater disposal
systems with minimal impacts upon water
and land resources.
Goal 3 Public Community Facilities
a. Educational:
High quality educational facilities that
support our diverse and growing population
and present opportunities for life-long
learning.
b. Library:
High quality library facilities that support our
diverse and growing population and present
opportunities for life-long learning.
Goal 4 Stormwater
Efficient and effective drainage, stormwater,
floodplain management, and erosion control
systems.
Goal 5 Solid Waste
Less solid waste per capita with cost
effective and environmentally responsible
disposal and management.
Goal 6 Safety
Efficient and effective public safety
including; police, fire and emergency
services.
H. TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT
(Element Lead Advisory Boards: Planning
Board and Orange Unified Transportation
Board)
Overarching Goal
An efficient and balanced system that
combines multiple motorized and non -
motorized modes of transportation.
Goal Environment
An efficient and integrated multi -modal
transportation system that supports the
environment and public health.
Goal 2 Access and Affordability
A multi -modal transportation system that is
affordable, available, and accessible to all
users.
Goal 3 Integration
A multi -modal transportation system that
serves existing development, supports
future development, and preserves
community character consistent with the
county's land use plans.
Goal 4 Regional Planning
A regionally - integrated, multi -modal
transportation planning process.
H. TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT
(Element Lead Advisory Boards: Planning
Board and Orange Unified Transportation
Board)
P.
Overarching Goal
Support the most economical and energy
efficient mobility options for the pursuit
of daily human activity and movement of
people and goods throughout the County
and region. Work for an efficient and
balanced system that combines multiple
motorized and non - motorized modes of
transportation.
Goal Environment .
An efficient and integrated multi -modal
transportation system that supports the
environment and public health and
achieves significant reduction of carbon
emissions.
Goal 2 Access and Affordability
A multi -modal transportation system that is
affordable, available, and accessible to all
users.
Goal 3 ' Integration
A multi -modal transportation system that
serves existing development, supports
future development, and preserves
community character consistent with the
county's land use plans.
Goal 4 Regional Planning
A regionally - integrated, multi -modal
transportation planning process.
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Attachment 3
The following draft goals have been developed to support the Board of County
Commissioners (BOCC) adopted Comprehensive Plan Guiding Principles. A notation is
provided after each goal indicating its corresponding BOCC Principles.
A. COUNTY PROFILE (DATA) ELEMENT
Overarching Goal
A reliable source of basic county data and information that is updated regularly,
accessible, useful, and relevant to all of the Elements of the Comprehensive Plan.
(BOCC Principles 1-7)
Overarching Goal
Promete -VN/iable and sustainable commercial development that contributes to both
property and sales tax revenues, and enhances high-quality employment opportunities
for County residents. (BOCC Principles 1, 2, and 7)
Goal 1 BusiRe-s Glirnate
F-ems -p E!ublic-private sector partnerships to that create a stronger business climate.
(BOCC Principles 1, 2, 5, and 7)
Goal 2 lRfrastR4Gtpro
Develop iinfrastructure to that supports the desired development. (BOCC Principles
1, 2, 3, 7, and 8)
Goal 3 VVGF!49FGG Dev
Establis Effective systems to train and support residents and those who work in
Orange County. (BOCC Principles 1, 2, 7, and 8)
Goal 4 Quality of PlaGe
GFeate pPartnerships that ensure the county remains a great place in which to live and
work. (BOCC Principles 1-3, 7, and 8)
C. HOUSING ELEMENT
Beard)
Overarching Goal
Opportunity for all citizens • Orange County to rent • purchase safe, decent,
accessible, and affordable housing.
Goal 1
A wide range of types and densities of quality housing affordable to all in all parts of the
County. (BOCC Principles 2,3,7, and 8)
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Goal 2
141-lousin that is useable by as m any ueoule as possible reciardless of age, abilitv or
circumstance. (BOCC Principle 7)
Goal 3
The preservation, repair, and replacement Ofexisting housing supply. (3OCC Principles 2.
3' 5' 7. and 8)
Goal 4
Development ordinances and incentives that promote inclusionary practices and
housing options for all iOCO0Oe levels. /B[)CC Principles 2, 3. 7. and 8)
Overarchinci Goal
Coordinateion of the amount, location, pattern and designation Of future land uses, with
availability of County services and facilities sufficient to meet the needs of Orange
County's population and economy consistent with other Comprehensive Plan element
goals and OhieCtiV8S. /BOCC Principles 1-8\
Fiscally and 8OVi[OO[O8Of8llV responsible, 8USt@iO@bl8 growth, consistent with the
provision Of adequate services and facilities and 8 high quality Oflife. (BDCC Principles 1-3
and 5-8)
Land uses that are appropriate tO on-site environmental conditions and features, and
that protect natural resources, cultural resources, and community character. (BOCc
Principles 1-0. and 8)
/\ variety Of land uses that are coordinated within 8 program and pattern that limits
SOi@VVl, preserves community and rural Ch8[8Cf8[, minimizes land use conflicts, and
8UDOO[fed by an efficient and balanced fG]OGOOrtBtiOO SVGf80. (8OCC Principles 1-6. and 8)
[BRd d8V8lOpDU8O[ F8gUl8tioOS` guidelines, t8ChniQU8G and/or incentives that pFOOlOte
the iDfeg[8f8d @Chi8V8OO8Df of all COOODr8h8nSiVe Fzl8D goals. /8DCC Principles 1-8\
Life, health, and property safe from natural hazards. (BOCC Principles 2-4, and 8)
Goal 6 Land Use PFGGeS-S
A land use planning process that iGtransparent, fair, open, efficient, and responsive.
(B{}CC Principles 1' 2' 5' and 8)
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E. NATURAL AND CULTURAL SYSTEMS
(Element Ar4xnor%r%i Qnnrr4c Arir;ni 11+1 =3 -2rd, GQmmissiQn49r the
, j PFeserv2tien BQ
Envimnment, and HiStGFiG Preseptatien GO-mmission)
Overarching Goal
A sustainable balance and appreciation • natural, cultural and agricultural resources.
(BOCC Principles 2-8)
Goal 1
Energy conservation, sustainable use of non-polluting renewable energy resources, and
efficient use of non-renewable energy resources, and clean air. (BOCC Principles 2-4, 7,
and 8)
Goal 2
Economic viability of agriculture, forestry and horticulture and their respective lands.
(BOCC Principles 1-8)
Goal 3
Infrastructure and support systems for local and regional agriculture. (BOCC Principles 2,
4, 5, and 7)
Goal 4
Preservation of historic, cultural, architectural and archaeological resources, and their
associated landscapes. (BOCC Principles 1-5, and 8)
Goal 5
Awareness and appreciation of the diverse cultural history and heritage of Orange
County and its residents.
Goal 56
Sustainable quality and quantity of ground and surface water resources. (BOCC Principles
2-8)
Goal 67
A balanced and healthy diversity of native plant and animal populations. (BOCC Principles
1-5, and 8)
Goal 78
Networks of protected natural, cultural and agricultural lands. (BOCC Principles 2, 4-6, and
8)
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Overarching Goal
Regionally coordinated park facilities that provide healthy opportunities for recreation
and exercise for all citizens of Oranae Countv, and that preserve important cultural and
natural resources.
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Goal 1
Adequately addFess the parks and recreational needs E) for all citizens within
the County, regardless of age, sex, race or disability. (BOCC Principles 1, 2, 4, 7, and 8)
Goal 2
A partnership among FBgiOD8l FeCR3BtiOO8l providers and facility
owners/managers, including the appropriate co-location and sharing of school facilitiesy
that weFks together to meets the COUOt«'S [BCPB8[iOO needs. (BOCC Principles 1.2'and8)
Goal 3
OpeFate County FReCne@tioO8lf2ciliti88 OR a way that ellGures that faGilities are available
for the public use in a manner that is multi-generational and accessible to all County
citizens at both the Countywide and community level. (BOCC Principles 1, 2, 7, and 8)
Goal 4
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��V�H��t«8S,qU8�HnOf���8O�OOOODlUOHn�Ui��in��� through th
p of V@rinf» of affordable n8C[88tiOO@l facilities and choice of leisure
activities, while [8GDOndiDg to the changing needs and iOfBPeStG of County n3Gid8OfS.
(BC)CC Principles 1`2, and O)
Goal 5
Ensure thatpE!arks and recreational facilities that are environmentally-responsible, and
that where cultural and natural resources and open space within these sites are
protected. /B[)CCPrinoip|eo 1'2.4-O. and 8\
G. SERVICES (UTILITIES) AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES
Overarching Goal
Growth consistent with the p[OViGiOO of adequate [oUnf» S8RiCeS and facilities while
managing the iDlD@ctS upon the environmental infrastructure and effectively protecting
the county's natural and CUlfUr@l nSGOU[C8G. /BOCC Principles 1-8\
Efficient p[OVSiOOS Of public water and sewer service GVGt80OS which abide by the
CU[BeOt VV8t8[ and G8VV8[ S8[ViC8S bOUDd8rV 8gF8eDl8DtS or future @g[88rO8ntG to be
negotiated among the county and public and private service providers and the land use
plan. (B{}CC Principles 1-4.G' and 7)
Goal 2 Private Gr-eundwateF and
Adequate, safe, and healthy groundwater withdrawal and wastewater disposal systems
with 0niOi08l impacts UpOO water and land [8GOUnceG. (BDCCPhncip|ee 1-0)
a. EdUGatienal-;
High quality educational facilities that support our diverse and growing population and
present opportunities for life-long learning. (B{}CCPhnoip|ee 1.2'7. and 8)
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b. WbFaryl�Qoal 4
High quality library facilities that support our diverse and growing population and
present opportunities for life-long learning. (BOCC Principles 1, 2, 7, and 8)
Goal 4 5 Stermwate-F
Efficient and effective drainage, stormwater, floodplain management, and erosion
control systems. (BOCC Principles 1, 2, and 4-6)
Goal 56 Sell- Wa-ste
Less solid waste per capita with cost effective and environmentally responsible disposal
and management. (BOCC Principles 1, 2, 4, 5, and 8)
Goal 67
Efficient and effective public safety including; police, fire and emergency services.
(BOCC Principles 1-3, 6, and 7)
H. TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT
(Element Lead Advisory Boards-; Planning Beard and Orange Unified TFanspertatien
Beard)
Overarching Goal
An efficient and balanced system that combines multiple motorized and non - motorized
modes of transportation. (BOCC Principles 1-3, and 7)
Goal 1 Env;renment
An efficient and integrated multi-modal transportation system that supports the
environment and public health. (BOCC Principles 1-3, 5, 7, and 8)
Goal 2 AGGess and Affbrdg!��
A multi-modal transportation system that is affordable, available, and accessible to all
users. (BOCC Principles 1-3, 7, and 8)
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Goal 3 intematka.,
A multi-modal transportation system that serves existing development, supports future
development, and preserves community character consistent with the county's land use
plans. (BOCC Principles 1-3, 5, and 7)
Goal 4 Reolional-P4ap*ne
A regionally- integrated, multi-modal transportation planning process. (BOCC Principles 1-3,
and 7)
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