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DESCRIPTION & CONDITIONS The County is initiating a request to establish a land use designation of LD -2, Low -Density Residential 2, (up to 6 units/acre), and to establish zoning of RS -6, Single -Family Residential District for the River Edge Subdivision located on Roseland Road approximately 1.5 miles southwest of U.S. 1 in Roseland. On May 29, 1987, the Legislature of the State of Florida passed a special act permitting the deannexation of the River Edge subdivision from the City of Sebastian, thereby placing it under the jurisdiction of Indian River County. Because this property does not currently have either a land use or zoning designation, it is necessary for the Board of County Commissioners, based upon a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission, to establish appropriate land use and zoning designations. On September 10, 1987, the Planning and Zoning Commission, by a vote of 5-0, recommended the establishment of a land use designation of LD -2, Low -Density 2 (allowing up to 6 units/acre) and zoning of RS -6, Single -Family Residential up to 6 units/acre for the River Edge Subdivision. 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 is subdivided into 49 lots. Substantial building has taken place in the subdivision, with only 7 vacant lots remaining. Upon buildout, the gross density will be less than 3 units per acre. There is also a tract of commonly owned land which is used as a community park and contains a dock. The area to the north and south of the subject property and west of Roseland Road is vacant land zoned RS -1, Single -Family Residential District, allowing 1 unit/acre, while property to the north of the subdivision, and east of Roseland Road is vacant land zoned RS -3, Single -Family. Property to the east which is within the City of Sebastian is zoned industrial. Because the average lot size is 8,000 square feet, staff feels the RS -6, Single -Family Residential District (up to 6 units/acre) zoning is necessary to avoid future complications. A less intense designation would create nonconforming lots, which could impose hardship if any structure were ever destroyed. Future Land Use Pattern The Comprehensive Plan designates the land north and south, which is west of Roseland Road as RR -1, Rural Residential (allowing up to 1 unit/acre). The land to the north, and east of Roseland Road, is designated LD -1, Low -Density 1, (allowing up to 3 units/acre). Property to the east within the City of Sebastian has an industrial land use designation. Transportation System The subdivision is accessible to Roseland Road which is designated a primary collector road on .the County Thoroughfare Plan. OCT � �� Abd ' 9 �ju 69 mH 792