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� r o - The Commercial/Industrial Node Boundaries Tin- adopting its Future Land Use Map, the county established boundaries for all of the commercial/industrial nodes located throughout the county. Prior to plan adoption, commercial/ industrial boundaries in many areas extended out from thoroughfare roads a distance of approximately three hundred (300) feet. As a result, node boundaries tended to follow the directional pattern of roads without regard to lot lines. While this method provided a clear line of land use delineation, it resulted in other problems. One problem is that individual lots and parcels with split zoning designations are not as likely to develop unless the configuration permits the reasonable development of the property. The new Future Land Use Map resolved those problems by establishing commercial/industrial boundaries along streets and lot lines. Because many parcels that were split by node boundary lines also had split zoning and because the current land use map either totally excludes the parcel from or includes the parcel in the node, there are a number of land use/zoning inconsistencies. It is proposed that the zoning of these parcels be changed to make their zoning consistent with the county's established land use designations. It is important to note that the net acreage of commercial/ industrial land in the county will not be significantly affected. Also, some parcels within commercial/industrial nodes having residential zoning are proposed to be rezoned to a commercial or industrial zoning district compatible to their surrounding areas. - The North Barrier Island Area As a result of hurricane evacuation concerns, recent development trends, and DCA density concerns, the county reduced the density of some lands on the north barrier island. Specifically, the county's land use map changed areas on the north barrier island that had been designated 6 units/acre to L-1, three units per acre. Those areas must now be rezoned from RM -6 and RS -6 to RS -3 and RM -3. ANALYSIS In this section, an analysis of the reasonableness of the application will be presented. The analysis will include a description of: O Concurrency of public facilities C Potential impact on Agricultural lands and environmental quality G Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan G Compatibility with the surrounding area Concurrency of Public Facilities The comprehensive plan establishes standards for: Transportation, Potable Water, Wastewater, Solid Waste, Drainage and Recreation (Future Land Use Policy 3.1). The adequate provision of these services is necessary to ensure the continued quality of life enjoyed by the community. For that reason, the comprehensive plan requires that new development be reviewed to ensure that the minimum level of service standards for these services and facilities are maintained. 7 GOOK l F'AUE 0