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DESCRIPTION & CONDITIONS Mr. Joe Michael, representing Earring Point Groves, Inc., has submitted a request for a rezoning for two parcels of land. The first parcel, parcel 1, consists of 60+ acres currently zoned RS -3, Single -Family Residential District (up to 3 units/acre), and RS -1, Single -Family Residential District (up to 1 unit/acre). Parcel 2 consists of 17.47 acres currently zoned RM -6, Multi -Family Residential District (up to 6 units/acre). The applicant is. requesting A-1, Agricultural Zoning (up to 1 unit/5 acres) for both parcels. Parcel 1 is situated on the south side of N. Winter Beach Road and along the Indian River. Parcel 2 is situated west of Massey - Road. and north of C.R. 510. The applicant intends to use the parcels for citrus groves. On April 28, 1988, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 3-1 to r.:commend 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 western portion of parcel 1 currently is used for groves and a single family residence. The eastern portion.of this parcel contains a mosquito impoundment area lying along the Indian River. The current zoning is RS -1 for the easternmost 1100+ feet paralleling the river; the remainder is zoned RS -3. To the south and north of the subject parcel are groves and mosquito impoundment areas with a split RS-1/RS-3 zoning. West of parcel 1 are groves and a single family residence zoned RS -3. Parcel 2 is currently zoned RM -6. This parcel is mostly vacant and overgrown; however, a portion is currently used for groves. To the east of the subject parcel is a subdivision containing one single family residence, zoned RM -6. To the north and south of the subject parcel are groves zoned RM -6. West of the subject parcel are single family residences zoned RM -6 and a recreational vehicle park zoned CRVP, Commercial Recreational Vehicle Park. Future Land Use Pattern The Comprehensive Land Use Plan currently designates that portion of parcel 1 and all surrounding land zoned RS -3 as LD -1, Low -Density Residential 1 (allowing up to 3 units/acre). That portion of parcel 1 and all surrounding land zoned RS -1 have a land use designation of Environmentally Sensitive (allowing up to 1 unit/acre). All of parcel 2 and all lands north, east, and south of the subject parcel have a land use designation of LD -2, Low -Density Residential 2 (allowing up to 6 units/acre). The property situated west of the subject parcel and zoned CRVP lies within the C.R. 510/U.S. 1 Commercial/ Industrial Node. This request is considered consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. 7 1988 36 800F 72 C JE 535