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Potential Impact on Environmental Quality Staff's position is that the requested zoning change will not negatively impact the environmental quality of this previously disturbed site. Since the property has been cleared, county native upland preservation regulations do not apply. Based upon its analysis, staff has determined that the environmental impacts of development of the subject property will be the same under either the current CL zoning or the requested OCR zoning. Conclusion The requested zoning is compatible with the surrounding area, consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the comprehensive plan, and meets all applicable concurrency criteria. The subject property is located in an area deemed suitable for a mix of office, restricted commercial, and residential uses. The request meets all applicable criteria. Staff supports the request. Recommendation The Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend that the Board of County Commissioners approve this request to rezone the subject property from CL to OCR. Community Development Director Robert Keating commented that he didn't know anybody that is against this request for rezoning. Chairman Macht opened the Public Hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. John MacLean, 139 Anchor Drive, recalled that last summer 980 of the people in the Moorings were in favor of this rezoning. He noted that the total value of this property will be higher than if it had developed with a supermarket, etc. He emphasized that the tax base will increase also. Ed Goldman, current president of the Moorings Property Owners Association, confirmed that the membership is greatly in favor of this rezoning. Keith Pelan of Urban Resource Group commented on what a difference it months can make. He introduced Jim Upton, the developer of this property. 13 BOOK fti�E June, 6 1995