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MAY 81990 BOOK ®0 PAGE Transportation System The subject property has direct access designated as an urban minor arterial Functional Class and Thoroughfare Plan. 66th Avenue is a two lane unpaved road way. No improvements are shown or are at this time. Environment on 66th Avenue, which is on the 2010 Future Roadway In its existing condition with 50 feet of right -of - scheduled for 66th Avenue The subject property is not designated as environmentally sensitive on the Comprehensive Plan but is within the 100 year floodplain as depicted on Federal Emergency Management Agency flood maps. Utilities Public water and wastewater are currently not available or programmed for the subject parcel; however, the area is within the year 2010 service area as identified in the Comprehensive Plan. Therefore, development in this area will be limited to very low densities, with the applicant(s) providing their own utilities. Analysis In reviewing this request, staff has examined the existing land use pattern and the future land use pattern set forth in the Comprehensive Plan. The RS -1, Single -Family Residential - 1 District is intended to provide opportunities for low-density residential development on the fringe of suburban development and is the highest density permitted within the Rural Land Use category. Agriculture has been the major use of land in this area; however, residential uses have been established along the roadways. The most significant concentration of residential uses in the area is Pinetree Park Subdivision directly across the street from the subject property. Despite the lack of services and paved roads, the area's proximity to more developed areas of the county enhances its attractiveness for low density residential development. The predominance of agricultural uses will provide some limitations to development in the area as residential development and subdivisions adjacent to active agricultural- operations are required to provide buffers. The long term development of this area will depend on improvements to 66th Avenue and the provision of public water and sewer. It is unlikely that these improvements will occur in the near future. Conclusion The subject property is located in an area designated for rural development and dominated by agricultural uses. Residential uses will be restricted to very low densities by constraints provided by agriculture, lack of roads, services and drainage. The proposed change in zoning would be consistent with county policies and would not create a noticeable change in existing land uses. Therefore, it is the opinion of staff that the proposed zoning would be reasonable and not negatively impact adjacent properties. RECOMMENDATION: Based on the analysis performed, staff recommends that ,the Board of County Commissioners approve this request. 12