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Transportation System <br />The subject property has direct access on 66th Avenue. This dirt <br />road is a designated minor arterial road on the county <br />Thoroughfare Plan. <br />Environment <br />The subject property is not designated as environmentally <br />sensitive on the Comprehensive Plan but is within the 100 year <br />floodplain as depicted on Federal Emergency Management Agency <br />flood maps. <br />Utilities <br />Public water and sewer are currently not available or programmed <br />for the subject parcel. <br />Analysis <br />In reviewing this request, staff has examined the existing land <br />use pattern and the future land use pattern set forth in the <br />Comprehensive Plan. The RFD, Rural Fringe Development District is <br />intended to provide opportunities for very low-density residential <br />development outside the fringe of suburban development and is the <br />highest density permitted within the Rural Residential Land Use <br />category. Agriculture has been the major use of land in this <br />area; however, residential uses have been established along the <br />roadways. The most significant concentration of residential uses <br />in the area is Pine Tree Park subdivision approximately one-half <br />mile away. Despite the lack of public services and paved roads, <br />the area's proximity to more developed areas of the county <br />enhances its attractiveness for low density residential <br />development. <br />The predominance of agricultural uses will provide some <br />limitations to development in the area as residential development <br />and subdivisions adjacent to active agricultural operations are <br />required to provide buffers. The long term development of this <br />area will depend on improvements to 66th Avenue and the provision <br />of public water and sewer. It is unlikely that these improvements <br />will occur in the near future. <br />Conclusion <br />The subject property is located in an area designated for rural <br />development and dominated by agricultural uses. Residential uses <br />will be restricted to very low densities by constraints provided <br />by agriculture, lack of roads, services and drainage. The <br />proposed change in zoning would be consistent with county policies <br />and would not create a noticeable change in existing land uses. <br />Therefore, it is the opinion of staff that the proposed zoning <br />would be reasonable and not negatively impact adjacent properties. <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />Based on the analysis performed, staff recommends that the <br />Board of County Commissioners approve this request. <br />DEC 12199 <br />15 <br />BOOK 8 F'!;r..5S i <br />