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The proposed changes to Policy 2.1 will provide for the use of state road LOS standards for all county roads. That change reflects the fact that state and county roads are designed and operate similarly. Additionally, the proposed change will increase efficiency in administration. Finally, changes to the Traffic Circulation Element involve policies 8.3 and 8.5. The intent of these policies is to ensure intergovernmental coordination in transportation planning in the county. The proposed changes work to accomplish that task by incorporating the formation of, and the existing transportation planning responsibilities of, the MPO into these policies. CONCLUSION The proposed amendments will enhance the plan by updating the Housing and Traffic Circulation Elements to reflect new conditions and information. .The proposed changes to the Future Land Use Element add accuracy and clarity to the comprehensive plan. Also, the analysis demonstrates that these amendments maintain the plan's internal consistency. For these reasons, staff supports the adoption of the proposed amendments. Based on the analysis, staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend that the Board of County Commissioners transmit this request to DCA and request DCA and all reviewing agencies to conduct a full review of the amendment. Director Keating advised there are three sections to this amendment to the Comp Plan: (1) the Land Use Amendment which would amend the allowable -activities under the PUB (public) category to specify that landfill activities are allowed; (2) the Housing Amendment which would change the definition of affordable housing to correspond with definitions used by the State and SHIP; and (3) the Traffic Amendment which would (a) reflect the formation of the MPO Advisory group, (b) change the roadway level of service determinations, update the revisions of the State's minimal roadway capacity with all roadways to be assessed under the State road categories; and (c) incorporate the proposed citrus highway corridor on the County's thoroughfare plan. All three amendments contain minor text changes only. The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. There being none, he closed the public hearing. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Tippin, the Board unanimously adopted Resolution 95-68, approving the transmittal of a proposed amendment to the Indian River County Comprehensive Plan to the State of Florida Department of Community Affairs for their review. JUNE 139 1995 18 Bou 95 PAGE 358