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MAR 22 1994 BOOK - Economic Development Element Objectives 1 and 6 91 PAGE 102 Economic Development Element Objective 1 states that the county will reduce its unemployment rate. Economic Development Element Objective 6 states that the county's LDRs will encourage economic development. Consistent with the county's LDRs, the requested zoning would allow the land owner to proceed with plans for a large outlet mall. The construction of that mall would boost the development industry locally, as well as provide many full- and part-time jobs. Therefore, the request is consistent with Economic Development Element Objectives 1 and 6. As part of the staff analysis, all policies in the comprehensive plan were considered. Based on this analysis, staff determined that the proposed zoning district is consistent with the comprehensive plan. Appropriateness of the CG District The site has characteristics required for both industrial and commercial uses. Located within a commercial/industrial node, and near a major intersection, the site has the convenient access preferred by both commercial and industrial uses. Additionally, the site is currently isolated from development that may be negatively impacted by industrial uses. However, based on current zoning; future development near the site is likely to be residential and commercial. For this reason, the less intense CG zoning is more appropriate for the site than IL zoning, which, according the county's LDRs, is intended to minimize potential adverse impacts on nearby land. CONCLUSION The requested zoning is compatible with the surrounding area, consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the comprehensive plan, and meets all applicable concurrency criteria. The subject property is located in an area deemed suitable for commercial uses, and the request has met all applicable criteria. Staff supports the request. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve this request to rezone the subject property from IL and A-1 to CG. Director Keating explained that the applicant submitted a request to the State Department of Community Affairs for a binding letter of determination that the size and magnitude of the development as proposed does not constitute a Development of Regional Impact (DRI). It is staff's understanding that the binding letter will be issued in the next few weeks. That letter will cover the first two phases of the property, which is slightly more than 300,000 square feet. When the third phase is considered, the property will become a DRI and the applicant will undergo the DRI process. i _ 24