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o ORC Report Consistent with state regulations, DCA reviewed the proposed amendment and prepared an Objections, Recommendations and Comments (ORC) Report, which planning staff received on May 231 1994. The DCA ORC Report (attachment 7) contains two objections to this proposed amendment. These objections relate to inconsistencies between the proposed amendment and provisions in the County Comprehensive Plan, state law (Rules 9J-5 and 9J-11, F.A.C., and Chapter 163, F.S.), the State Comprehensive Plan, and the Comprehensive Regional Policy Plan. Specifically, -DCA cited the following objections: • The proposed amendment is not supported by adequate and relevant data and analysis which demonstrates that the proposed commercial land use designation is necessary to accommodate the needs of the projected population. Rules 9J- 5.005(2), 9J -5.006(2)(c), 9J-5.006(4) and 9J -11.006(1)(b)5., F.A.C. • The proposed amendment is not supported by relevant and appropriate data and. analysis which demonstrates that endangered vegetation on the site will be protected consistent with Conservation Element objectives 6 and 7 and their supporting policies. Rule 9J -5.013(2)(b)3., (2)(c)3., (2)(c)5. and (2)(c)6., F.A.C. The Board of County Commissioners is now to decide whether or not to adopt the requested land use designation and zoning district. Existing Land Use Pattern The subject property contains several land uses. Largely devoted to citrus, the property includes the vacated Whistlewood subdivision, as well as several residences located along the S.R. 60 frontage. As depicted on attachment 4, the property has two zoning designations. The western 1300 feet and the area between the Whistlewood and Wallace Acres subdivisions to a depth of approximately 500 feet from S.R. 60 are zoned A-1. The remainder is zoned RM -6. Near 66th Avenue, property to the north, across 26th Street is planted in citrus and zoned A-1. Further east, land is zoned RS -3, Single -Family Residential District (up to 3 units/acre), and contains undeveloped land, single-family residences and the Pine Metto Park subdivision. Between the subject property and 26th Street, land is -zoned A-1 to a distance of 1300 feet east of 66th Avenue and planted in citrus. East of this area, property is zoned RM -6, but is largely undeveloped. Much of this area consists of wetlands. A narrow portion of land along 26th Street is zoned A-1. There are also several residences in this area. Northeast of the subject property to 58th Avenue, property is zoned RS -6, Single -Family Residential District (up to 6 units/acre). This area contains a church and the Rivera Estates subdivision. Rivera Estates contains approximately 72 lots and is substantially built out. The remainder of the area to the east of the subject property is undeveloped and zoned RM -6 and CG. A bank is located at the corner of 58th Avenue and S.R. 60. The east side of 58th Avenue is occupied by the Ryanwood Square Shopping Center. This 108,000 square foot shopping center contains a grocery store, drug store and smaller specialty service establishments similar to those found in neighborhood or small community type shopping centers. This, center serves the daily 0V July 19, 1994 BOOK • � FAA 1