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depth. Along with the motion to deny, the Board directed staff to look at alternatives to increase the flexibility of implementing the PRO district, alternatives such as decreasing the minimum district size of 5 acres. Prior to the completion of the staff's proposed amendments, the owner of the subject parcel submitted a second comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning. This request was also from MD -2 to Commercial; however, the rezoning request was from RM -10 to OCR, Office, Commercial, and Residential District. In the Board denied transmittal of this request to the Community Affairs for review and comment. Denial constituted an automatic denial of the amendment requests. The reason for denial was the same as previous lard use amendment request. October 1987, Department of of transmittal and rezoning that for the In each public hearing concerning this property, the commission stated that it was their opinion that this property would be a good site for professional offices. Staff has always concurred with this view. In January 1988, the Board of County Commissioners approved an amendment to the PRO district. This amendment permits a reduction in the minimum district size to 2.5 acres if the property is contiguous to a permitted commercial area. This amendment also permits a maximum district depth of 300 feet from an arterial road for property with no frontage on an arterial. 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 site is currently vacant and zoned RM -10. The property to the south, east across 6th Avenue, and north across 17th Street is also zoned RM -10 and developed in single-family residences east and south, and multi -family north. To the west is an office building zoned OCR. Future Land Use Pattern The Comprehensive Plan designates the subject property and all land north, south, and east as MD -2. The land to the west lies within the U.S. 1 Commercial Corridor. Transportation System The site has access to 17th Street on the north, and 6th Avenue to the east. The county Thoroughfare,Plan designates 17th Street as a major arterial, and 6th Avenue as a collector road. Currently, 17th Street is operating at a level of service (LOS) "A". Prior to the opening of the southern extension of the Indian River Boulevard, 6th Avenue was operating at a LOS of "E". However, -recent traffic studies have upgraded the LOS to "B". Due to the upgrading of the 6th Avenue LOS, the traffic anticipated to be generated/attracted by this site should have a minimal impact on this road and on 17th Street. Environment .This property is not designated as environmentally sensitive, nor is it located within a flood prone area. :JUN 2 8 1988 21 now, 73 F,�r,AA