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AUG 2 7 1991 BOOK V Pr�UC to the south edge of the Krovocheck-owned portion of the lagoon. Staff have not conducted a submerged bottomlands survey of the overall lagoon, but indications are that the bottomland consists largely of silt. The lagoon has been maintenance -dredged several times in the past. A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) review of the private lagoon indicates that land crabs, fiddler crabs, and juvenile mullet and killifish utilize the littoral zone of the area. Approximately 5 to 10 feet offshore, the shallow water littoral zone transitions to a silt bottom, devoid of life in the dredge areas and sparse as one moves inshore. According to the USFWS, the open water of the lagoon is used for passage by snook and red drum, but is not important to them: The area is potentially used by the West Indian manatee for short periods, and by the black crowned night heron, feeding on fiddler crabs. The Luther property consists of +3.35 acres. Similar to the other two properties, there is a single-family dwelling unit existing on the property, and this residence is situated proximate to the Indian River Lagoon, having a driveway access from S.R. A -1-A. Roughly 50 to 60% of the parcel has been cleared and/or landscaped. The remainder of the property's upland consists largely of exotic vegetation; as previously mentioned, a small basin with mangrove/Brazilian pepper fringe exists on the north portion of the property. The Luther property also has a mangrove fringe bordering the Indian River Lagoon, with a portion of the shoreline having a rubble revetment. Utilities and Services The site is within the county's urban service area with water and wastewater service provided by the City of Vero Beach. Transportation System The subject property is accessed by State Road A -1-A. State Road A -1-A is classified as an urban principal arterial on the Indian River County Future Roadway and Thoroughfare Plan Map, with approximately one hundred (100) feet of right-of-way. ALTERNATIVES & ANALYSIS In this section, an analysis of the reasonableness of the application will be presented. The analysis will include a description of: * concurrency of public facilities * compatibility with the surrounding areas * potential impact on environmental quality * consistency with the comprehensive plan This section will also consider site development alternatives. Concurrency of Public Facilities The site is located within the county Urban Service Area (USA), an area deemed suited for urban scale development. The Comprehensive Plan establishes standards for: Transportation, Potable Water, Wastewater, Solid.Waste, Drainage, and Recreation. The adequate provision of these services is necessary to ensure the continued quality of life enjoyed by the community. The Comprehensive Plan also requires that new development be reviewed to ensure that the minimum adopted level of service -standards for these services and facilities are maintained. 12