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proposed request is consistent with Future Land Use Element Policy 1.14. - Future Land Use Element Policies 2.5 and 4.4 Future Land Use Element Policies 2.5 and 4.4 state that the county will encourage and direct growth into the urban service area and areas near urban centers. Since the proposed zoning district would allow and encourage more development on the subject property, and the subject property is within the urban service area and near the county's main urban center, the request implements Future Land Use Element Policies 2.5 and 4.4. - Future Land Use Element Objective 4 Future Land Use Element Objective 4 states that Indian River County will reduce the number and length of trips by implementing a land use pattern which places employment centers near residential areas. The subject property is located near the U.S. #1 commercial/ industrial corridor. As that area develops, demand for nearby multiple -family housing will be generated. By accommodating that demand for multiple -family housing, the subject request implements Future Land Use Element Objective 4. - Economic Development Element Policies 8.1 and 8.5 Economic Development Element Policies 8.1 and 8.5 address the use of incentives, including increased densities, to reduce the cost per housing unit and to encourage the provision of affordable housing. By allowing increased density on the subject property, the request would implement Economic Development Element Policies 8.1 and 8.5. - Mass Transit Element Policy 1.2 Mass Transit Element Policy 1.2 states that the county will provide higher densities along major transportation corridors in order to facilitate future mass transit provision. Since the request is for the county's highest density and the subject property is located along a major transportation corridor, the request implements Mass Transit Element Policy 1.2. While the referenced policies and objective are particularly applicable to this request, other comprehensive plan policies and objectives also have relevance. For that reason, staff evaluated the subject request for consistency with all plan policies and objectives. Based upon that analysis, staff determined that the request is consistent with the comprehensive plan. Compatibility with the Surrounding Area Staff's position is that the proposed RM -10 zoning of the subject site would be a logical extension of the existing RM -10 zoning to the south and west. In fact, the development pattern of this entire portion of the county reflects a predominance of multiple - family development. Two examples of such multiple -family development are the Citrus Woods Apartments and the Vista Royale Gardens Condominiums. The Citrus Woods Apartments, directly across Indian River Boulevard from the subject property, consist of moderately priced 1- and 2 - bedroom rental apartments. The buildings are one story and well- maintained. Abutting the subject property to the south, the Vista Royale Gardens Condominiums are two story buildings comprised of moderately priced 1- and 2 -bedroom units that are either rented or FEBRUARY 7, 1995 69 BOOK PAGE,