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Existing Land Use Pattern This area of the County mainly contains industrial and commercial zoning districts. Currently, the subject property is vacant cleared land, and it is zoned CH. The property to the west of the subject property, across Old Dixie Highway and the FEC Railroad, is zoned PD and contains a golf course. To the east and south of the subject property, land is zoned CH and contains various commercial uses. The land to the north of the subject property is zoned CL and contains the North County Charter Elementary School. Future Land Use Pattern The subject property and all surrounding properties are designated C/I, Commercial/Industrial, on the Comprehensive Plan's Future Land Use Map. The C/I designation permits various commercial and industrial zoning districts. Environme�x The Comprehensive Plan does not designate the subject property as either environmentally important or environmentally sensitive. According to Flood Insurance Rating Maps, the subject property does not contain any flood hazard areas. Utilities and Services r.. The site is within the Urban Service Area of the County. Wastewater service is available to the site from the North County Wastewater Treatment Plant, while potable water service is available to the site from the North County Reverse Osmosis Plant. Transportation System The subject property's west boundary abuts Old Dixie Highway, a road which is classified as a major collector on the Future Roadway Thoroughfare Plan Map. This segment of Old Dixie Highway is a two lane paved road with approximately 60 feet of existing public road right-of- way. According to the county's comprehensive plan, this segment of road needs 45 feet of additional right-of-way. Zoning District Differences In terms of permitted uses, there are both similarities and differences between the existing CH district and the proposed CL district (see Attachment 3). Their respective zoning districts' purpose statements best illustrate the differences between the zoning districts. These purpose statements, found in the County's Land Development Regulations (LDRs), are as follows: CH: Heavy Commercial District. The CH, heavy commercial, district is intended to provide areas for establishments engaging in wholesale trade, major repair services and restricted light manufacturing activities. The CH district is further intended to provide support services necessary for the development of commercial and industrial uses allowed within other nonresidential zoning districts. 3 42