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a of U.S. 1 from RM -6, Multiple -Family Residential District (up to 6 units/acre), to A-1, Agricultural District (up to 1 unit/5 acres). The applicant would like to construct a barn on this property as an accessory building to his citrus grove. Construction of a .barn which is an accessory use to an agricultural operation requires agricultural zoning. On June 12, 1986, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4 -to -0 to recommend approval of this request. ALTERNATIVES & ANALYSIS In this section, an analysis of the reasonableness of the appli- cation will be presented. The analysis will include a descrip- tion of the current and future land uses of the site and sur- rounding areas, potential impacts on the transportation and utility systems, and any significant adverse impacts on environ- mental quality. Existing Land Use Pattern The subject property and the land north and east of it are developed in citrus groves and zoned RM -6. South of the subject property, across 82nd Street, are single-family- residences zoned RM -6. West of the subject property is a commercial nursery zoned CL, Limited Commercial District. Future Land"Use Pattern The Comprehensive Plan designates the subject property and all of the. land around it as LD -2, Low -Density Residential 2 (up to 6 units/acre). The subject property and the land north, east and south of it have been zoned multiple -family since 1957. However, based on the predominant land uses in this area, it does appear appropriate to rezone the property to A-1 at this time. Transportation System The subject property has direct access to 82nd Street (classified as a local street on the Thoroughfare Plan). Rezoning the subject property to A-1 should not increase the number of trips generated by the site and would decrease the potential number of trips that could be generated if the property was developed under the RM -6 zoning. Environment The subject property is not designated as environmentally sensitive nor is it in a flood -prone area. Utilities County water and wastewater facilities are not available in this area. RECOMMENDATION Based on the above analysis, including the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation, staff recommends approval Commissioner Lyons asked if this represents spot zoning, but Mr. Shearer did not think so due to the size of the parcel and the other groves in the area. JUL 23 1-886 26 BOOK 65 mU 157