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BOOK. 91 F�U� 895 MAR ®1 1994 agencies request a full review, then the normal 60 day review period starts after the end of the 45 day period. Consequently, an expedited review request to DCA by the Board could result in a 105 day review process, if one or more agencies request a full review. To summarize, if the Board decides to transmit the subject request, the Board will have two transmittal alternatives. Those alternatives are: 1. Request DCA and all reviewing agencies conduct a full review of the amendment. With this alternative, DCA will have 60 days to review the amendment and issue an ORC Report. 2. Request an expedited review of the amendment. This could result in a 45 day review period or a 105 day review period. Since this amendment request is associated with a Development of Regional Impact, the proposed amendment, by definition, is significant and will have large impacts. For this reason, there is a high probability that the various reviewing agencies would request a full review. Therefore, requesting alternative #2 would likely result in a 105 day review period. In contrast, by requesting alternative #1, an "up -front" review, the County can be assured that DCA's review of the proposed amendment will be done within a 60 day timeframe. For this reason, staff supports alternative #1. CONCLUSION The proposed amendment is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, compatible with surrounding areas, and will not negatively impact environmental quality. Impacts on the transportation system must be addressed by the DRI Development Order. The analysis has demonstrated that regional malls are special land uses which have minimum size requirements and highly developed infrastructure needs. While there presently exists an oversupply of commercially designated land in the county, the analysis has demonstrated that inadequate sites exist for a regional mall. Because of these factors, staff acknowledges the need to redesignate land to accommodate a regional mall. The subject site meets the criteria for designation of such a mall site. The location is within an urban service area and is capable of being served by three major roadways which, with improvements, will serve the transportation needs of the facility. The location is also in close proximity to the population centers of the county. Staff supports the request. Based on the analysis conducted, staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners transmit this request to DCA and request DCA and all reviewing agencies to conduct a full review of the amendment. The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. Dick Greco, representing the Edward J. DeBartolo Corporation, thanked the Board and staff for their excellent cooperation in the project. He pointed out that Indian River County is the only county in the state where a development of this nature is planned. He cited the potential benefits to the County as follows: 48