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It should be noted that, if the PD rezoning is approved, the approved conceptual PD plan will be included as an actual exhibit to the rezoning ordinance. In addition to the above referenced project standards, the conceptual PD plan also regulates buffering, certain design improvements, and the overall subdivision layout. REZONING ANALYSIS: The 2.15 acres consist mostly of parcels previously developed with a few residential buildings and a pond. All existing structures will be removed. South, East, & West of the subject 2.15 acre site is the existing Harmony Reserve PD project with a remaining enclave parcel located further south of the 2.15 acres to be added. North of the subject 2.15 acre site, across 37th Street, the area is zoned RS -3 and predominately development with large lot single-family sites. As is standard for residential PDs, the Harmony Reserve development will have a minimum 25' building setback from all project perimeters. Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan Rezoning requests are reviewed for consistency with the policies of the comprehensive plan and must also be consistent with the overall designation of land uses as depicted on the Future Land Use Map. Consistency with goals, objectives, and policies is also essential. The goals, objectives and policies are the most important parts of the comprehensive plan. Policies are statements in the plan which identify the actions which the county will take in order to direct the community's development. As courses of action committed to by the county, policies provide the basis for all county land development related decisions. While all comprehensive plan policies are important, some have more applicability than others in reviewing rezoning requests. Of particular applicability for this request are the following policies and objectives. • Future Land Use Policies 5.3 and 5.4 Policy 5.3: Indian River County zoning districts shall permit a variety of residential building and development styles. Policy 5.5: Indian River County LDRs shall contain a special Planned Development (PD) zoning district. That district shall be designated as an overlay on the County Zoning Atlas. The PD zoning district is intended to provide for the development of projects which require flexibility in order to maximize open space, conserve natural features, provide alternative designs, incorporate recreational facilities, create a mix of uses, and provide a variety of housing choices. The proposed PD district is consistent with these policies because the Harmony Reserve PD plan proposes a mixture of residential building types with significant common open space. In addition, the PD plan uses the flexibility provided by the PD process to provide a mix of housing units while still preserving significant environmental features of the site. 80 C:\Users\legistar\AppData\Local\Temp\BCL Technologies\easyPDF 8\@BCL@442383BO\@BCL@442383BO.rtf 5