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SEP 2 3. A) Historical development patterns. B) Proximity to urban centers. C) Physical Characteristics." A portion of the site, as well as, approximately 160 additional acres have been zoned R-3 since 1957, with the adoption of the first zoning map in. Indian River County. Despite the zoning, the development trend for the area has been low density single-family residences. Recently, approximately 10 acres south of State Road 60, in the vicinity of the subject property, was rezoned to R -2D, Multi -Family Residential (6 units/ acre). It is expected that in the near future, a development proposal for this property will be submitted for review by the County staff. The northern portion of the subject property is zoned for agri- culture. There are development pressures for the agricultural lands within the State Road 60 Corridor, however, the trend has thus far been toward low densities, not exceeding 6 units/acre. RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends denial of the rezoning request for the following reasons:. 1) The site is immediately adjacent to a single family residential subdivision which has a density of approximately 3.4 lots/acre. The 1982 Comprehensive Plan states, "Proposals for urban de- velopment shall compliment existing residential patterns." 2) The 1982 Comprehensive Plan states that each land use district is given a particular residential density according to histor- ical development patterns', proximity to urban centers and physical characteristics. Historically, development in the State Road 60 corridor has been single family residential and has not exceeded six units/acre. The subject property is located approximately.3.5 miles from the Vero Beach City Limits and over 4.5 miles from the urban center.