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paved road with between 70 feet and 100 feet of existing public road right-of-way (variable width) and is classified as an Urban Collector on the future roadway thoroughfare plan map. 9th Street SW (Oslo Road) is a four lane road with center turn lane and is classified as an Urban Principal Arterial on the future roadway thoroughfare plan map with between 75 and 100 feet of right-of- way (variable width). According to the county's comprehensive plan, this segment of Old Dixie Highway SW needs a total of 100 feet of ROW for future roadway needs and this section of Oslo Road needs a total of 130 feet of ROW for future roadway needs. Zoning District Differences In terms of permitted uses, there are both similarities and differences between the existing CH district and the proposed CG district (see Attachment 3). Their respective zoning districts' purpose statements best illustrate the differences between the zoning districts. These purpose statements, found in the County's Land Development Regulations (LDRs), are as follows: CH: Heavy Commercial District. The CH, heavy commercial, district is intended to provide areas for establishments engaging in wholesale trade, major repair services and restricted light manufacturing activities. The CH district is further intended to provide support services necessary for the development of commercial and industrial uses allowed within other nonresidential zoning districts. CG: General Commercial District. The CG, general commercial district, is intended to provide areas for the development of general retail sales and selected service activities. The CG district is not intended to provide for heavy commercial activities, such as commercial service uses, heavy repair services nor industrial uses. One principal difference between the CH and CG districts that is particularly applicable in this case is that the CH district does not permit grocery stores, variety stores, or the sale of miscellaneous shopping goods, while the CG district allows those uses. ANALYSIS In this section, an analysis of the reasonableness of the rezoning request will be presented. Specifically, this section will include an analysis of the request's: • Impact on public facilities; • Consistency with the county's comprehensive plan; • Compatibility with the surrounding area; and • Potential impact on environmental quality. Impact on Public Facilities The subject property is located within the Urban Service Area, an area deemed suited for urban scale development. Within the Urban Service Area, the comprehensive plan establishes standards for: Transportation, Potable Water, Wastewater, Solid Waste, Stormwater Management, and Recreation (Future Land Use Policy 3.1). The adequate provision of those services is necessary 4 136