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MAY 2 41994 _I BGGK 92 PnF, 469 Residential, on the future land use map. The M-1 designation permits residential uses with a density up to 8 units/acre. Environment The property consists of cabbage palm hammock and areas dominated by nuisance exotic Brazilian pepper. Eastern portions of the property adjacent to the Indian River Boulevard right-of-way contain jurisdictional wetlands. The subject property has a federal flood designation of 11AE-711, which indicates that the property is within a 100 year floodplain. Utilities and Services The site is within the Urban Service Area of the county. Wastewater lines extend to the site from the Central County (Gifford) Wastewater Plant. The South County Reverse Osmosis Plant provides potable water to the site. Transportation System The subject property presently has access to 37th Street. Classified as a collector roadway on the future roadway thoroughfare plan map, the segment of 37th Street extending from U.S. #1 to Indian River Boulevard is a two-lane paved road with approximately 110 feet of existing public road right-of-way. No expansion of this segment of 37th Street is programmed. Indian River Boulevard will form the northeast boundary of the subject property. Classified as an urban principal arterial roadway on the future roadway thoroughfare plan map, this segment of Indian River Boulevard, when completed, will be a four -lane paved road with approximately 200 feet of public road right-of-way. Zoning District Differences As noted in the county's Land Development Regulations (LDRs), the MED zoning district is intended to support, accommodate and protect a "major medical facility". Permitted uses within the MED district include doctor's offices, health and medical related services and institutions, and related retail. The OCR zoning district, however, is designed to protect residential uses in areas where commercial and residential uses may mix. According to county regulations, the OCR zoning district is programmed for office, commercial, and residential development that is compatible with nearby neighborhoods. Permitted uses within the OCR zoning district include professional offices and residences. Most retail, service, and other intense commercial uses are prohibited. The difference between the MED and OCR zoning districts is best illustrated by the respective purpose statements of the two districts. These purpose statements, found in the LDRs, are as follows: • MED, Medical District, is intended to provide a variety of uses which support a major medical facility, and to protect such major medical facility from encroachment by land uses which may have an adverse effect on the operation and potential expansion of the facility. Land uses that could 24