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Fr BOCK 92 FAA. 175 APR 121994 On October 14, 1993, the Planning and, Zoning Commission voted 5 to 0 to recommend the transmittal of the proposed comprehensive plan amendment request to DCA for their review. On December 7, 1993, the Board of County Commissioners voted 5 to 0 to transmit the proposed comprehensive plan amendment request to DCA for their review. Consistent with state regulations, DCA reviewed the proposed amendment and prepared an ORC Report, which planning staff received on February 28, 1994. The ORC Report did not contain any objections to the proposed amendment to the Capital Improvements Element. The ORC Report, however, did contain two objections to the proposed amendments to the Potable Water Sub -Element and the Sanitary Sewer Sub -Element. These objections, involving the prevention of urban sprawl, and the preservation of agriculture and open space, relate to inconsistencies between the proposed amendments and provisions in the County Comprehensive Plan, state law (Rule 9J-5, F.A.C. and Chapter 163-F.S.), the State Comprehensive Plan (Chapter 187 F.S.), and the Comprehensive Regional Policy Plan. Specifically, DCA cited the following objections: 1. The amendment, as proposed, is not consistent with Future Land Use Element Policy 6.1 which prohibits public services which would induce or encourage the development of agriculturally designated areas (except to provide for the health, safety, and welfare of existing residents). 2. The amendment, as proposed, is not consistent with Future Land Use Element Policy 2.9 which states that the expansion of public services shall be based on, among other things, future land uses. As with all proposed amendments to the county's comprehensive plan, the Board of County Commissioners is now to decide whether or not to adopt the proposed amendments. DESCRIPTION OF THE AMENDMENTS BY ELEMENT In this section, the proposed amendments to each plan element will be discussed. The purpose is to identify the various portions of the plan needing amendment. Potable Water and Sanitary Sewer Sub -Elements One component of the comprehensive plan is the Urban Service Area (USA). Not only does the plan's USA limit urban development to appropriate areas where urban services can be efficiently provided, but the USA also delineates an area where the county will provide urban services. Future Land Use Element Policy 2.1 established the USA as depicted on the Future Land Use Map. Because roadways are easily identifiable on maps, the boundaries of the USA were established along major roads. Following plan adoption, a question arose regarding the economic feasibility of providing utility service to only one side of roads whose rights-of-way contain utility lines. Prior to plan adoption, the county had not considered this factor. Subsequently, the county developed and adopted, and DCA approved; Future Land Use Element Policy 1.37. 84 I