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-bevelopment District (up to 1 unit/2.5 acres). The subject parcel is situated on the north side of 45th Street approximately 1250 feet west of 66th Avenue. The applicant intends to develop the property for single family residences. On April 28, 1988, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 4-0 to recommend approval of this request. ALTERNATIVES & ANALYSIS In t.,is 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 currently vacant and zoned A-1. To the east of the subject property is a single family residence and pasture also zoned A-1. To the north of the subject parcel is a single family residence zoned A-1. To the west and south of the subject parcel are groves zoned A-1. Future Land Use Pattern The Comprehensive Plan designates the subject property and all surrounding land as RR -1, Rural Residential. District 1 (allowing up to 1 unit/2.5 acres) . As depicted on the land use map, this RR -1 area consists of a one mile wide strip of land which was established between the higher density areas to the east and the agricultural areas to the west. Areas designated as RR -1 permit both the A-1 and RFD zoning districts. The purpose of the RFD zoning district is to implement the goal of the RR -1 land use designation, that being to provide a transi- tional buffer area between agricultural areas and residential areas of a higher density. The transitional aspect of the RFD district is reflected by its low density limitations along with its provision for limited noncommercial agricultural activities. The buffering aspect is intended to provide protection to agri- cultural areas from encroachment by higher density development as well as to protect higher density residential areas from the impacts of active agricultural operations. Because of the large lot nature of both districts, the A-1 and RFD districts are considered similar, and spot zoning criteria applicable to other zoning districts are not applicable to rezonings from Agricultural to RFD. Therefore, the proposed rezoning is consistent with the intent of the underlying RR -1 land use designation and consistent with other county policies. Transportation System The subject parcel has frontage on 45th Street (North Gifford Road). The County Thoroughfare Plan designates 45th Street as a Collector Road. The proposed rezoning will have minimal impact on the transportation system. JUN 7 1988 32 BOOK 72 PAGE 5:31