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OCT 121983 AK M ma 48 Reeves Application to Amend the Comprehensive Plan on .24 Acres from MD-?_ to Commercial, and to Re -zone from R-2 to C -1A Brief analysis summary of request compatibility with Indian River County'Comprehensive Plan: - 1. Indian River County Planning and Zoning Commission did vote in support of this amendment to the land use element of the Comprehensive Plan and rezoning of said property. In so voting they voiced their opinion that the intent of this amendment and rezoning is in accord with the Indian River County Comprehensive Plan. 2. At the Indian River County Planning and Zoning Commission the county zoning and planning manager, Mr. Keating, and the principal planner Mr. Shearer share the view that this property is one of the small isolated.land parcels which would have been zoned commercial with the Comprehensive Plan, had it been studied thoroughly at that time. 3. The following quotes are from the Indian River County Comprehensive Plan and enforce the compatibility of the rezoning request with the comprehensive plan. a. page 26 Medium Density Residential Districts "Design Considerations. The Zoning Code shall incorporate performance standards fort ... buffering living units and outdoor recreation areas from commercial uses, industrial activities, utility plants, and.principal streets near the site." b. page 16 Land Use Objectives V2 Incompatible land uses should be separated from one another. Where they do abut, appropriate physical or natural buffers will be established.". c. page 39 Performance Standards for Commercial Uses "Highway -oriented commercial and relationship to residentail uses: physically separated or well- buffered from residential neighborhoods." "Offices and relationship to. residential uses: small complexes with low-rise building and good landscaping can serve as a buffer between resi- dential and commercial uses." "Offices and relationship to other commercial uses: Serve as a buffer between residential and commercial uses." Conclusion This request is for a single lot, in a unique position and should be considered as such. Intent of request is compatible with comprehensive plan. Intent of this request will act as a buffer which is needed between highway commercial and residential in this area. Intent- of this request will not impact area in any negative way and in fact will enhance the beauty and safety of the area. Intent of this request is in accord with all adjacent zoning. Indian River County Planning Staff, after thorough analysis, has continued to support and approve this amendment and rezoning request. The Indian River County Planning and Zoning Commission,.after conducting a public hearing on this matter, and having heard p testimony on this matter has given this request their as 1.-