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rBoa 91 Far MAR 119 944 • The parcel abuts a commercial node; and • The parcel is located in a substantially developed area; and • The parcel is located in an area dominated by nonresidential uses. Staff has determined that the subject property meets these criteria. Under a literal interpretation of the LDRs, the subject property does not qualify for PRO district zoning since, at 1.7 acres, the site is less than the minimum size required. However, county legal staff has determined that the City Of Vero Beach's POI district has a similar purpose and intent as well as comparable' permitted uses as the county's PRO district. For this reason, the districts can be considered essentially the same. Therefore, combining the approximately 9.5 acre POI district that is adjacent to the site with the subject property's 1.7 acres would result in an 11.2 acre PRO/POI district, a size which meets the PRO district's requirements. CONCLUSION The request meets all concurrency requirements, will not negatively impact environmental quality, is consistent with the comprehensive plan, and will have minimal impacts on surrounding areas. While the subject property is a good location for RM -10 zoning, the potential for decline and blight exists. For these reasons, the PRO zoning district is also appropriate for the subject property and staff supports the request. RECOMMENDATION Based on its analysisf staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve this request to rezone the subject property from RM -10 to PRO. Director Keating recounted that a previous request to rezone the subject parcel for commercial use was denied. He explained that professional office development generally is considered to be more compatible with residential areas. The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. Attorney George G. Collins, Jr., trustee of the subject property, recounted that a request to rezone the property to commercial use several years ago was denied by a 3-2 vote of the Board. At that time some of the Commissioners commented that an appropriate use of the property would be for professional office development. Mr. Collins was pleased that staff's recommendation, and the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission, is to approve the rezoning request. He commented that the north 300 feet of the parcel will remain residential to satisfy the concerns of residents of Park Terrace. 42 0