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STAFF POSITION: 1. The proposed rezoning does not exceed maximum densities established by the Comprehensive Plan. 2. The rezoning request is compatible with development policies and objectives stated in the Comprehensive Plan, including: a) Proposals for residential development shall compliment existing residential patterns and provide adequate neighborhood facilities." Multi -Family Use is a -part of the overall mixture of complimenting land uses General Development Corporation is proposing for the Vero Highlands area. A recreation complex which will soon be opened is located immedi- ately west of the site. Water and sewer services are presently available to the area through General Development Corporation's facilities. b) Low Density (LD) residential districts are provided to achieve a development which includes large amounts of open space and related facil- ities and also achieves a low overall residen- tial density: In the R-1 zoning district a principal structure and its accessory structures may cover 30 percent of a lot. In the R -2D zoning district only 25 percent of the lot may be covered. Furthermore, landscaping require- ments apply to multi -family developments where single family homes are exempt- from the land- scaping ordinance. c) The LD -2 district is designed to provide for resi- dential densities of a suburban nature not exceed- ing six (6) units/acre in single or cluster resi- dences which may include multi -family residences. d) A Land Use Objective stated iri•the Comprehensive Plan is "urban development shall be encouraged to fill in available land closest to service areas of the County so as to avoid "spot development". Rapid residential development is occurring in the vicinity of the subject property and this growth is expected to continue. Commerclial and industrial facilities are also located nearby. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request to rezone the 43.18 acres from R-1, Single Family Residential (6.2 units/acre) to R -2D, Multi -Family Residential (6: units/acre). Ted Maureau, General Manager of Vero Beach Highlands and Generdl Development Corporation, informed the Board that they wish to continue the development of Vero Beach Highlands consistent with the plan filed in 1979. He noted that the proposed development also is consistent with the elements and density levels developed under formation of the MAY 19 .1982,1Fav -19-%E77, 113