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of the concurrent Griffon North and Griffon South development applications. The project will be served by County water and sewer, and will provide an appropriate mix of multi -family unit types. Therefore, the proposed PD district and accompanying conceptual PD plan are consistent with Policy 2.2. Future Land Use Policy 4.5: Where proposed development projects abut undeveloped or developed property, the county shall require that such development be designed and constructed or guaranteed to accommodate both vehicular and bicycle/ pedestrian interconnections. Interconnections may include shared roadways or driveways that provide local traffic circulation. Exemptions shall be granted where interconnections would create a "funneling effect" through an existing neighborhood or have no potential for providing interconnectivity or through -street benefits (e.g. segments that dead-end into water bodies, built facilities, or environmentally sensitive areas). Note: The developer for the subject project, Crest Residential, LLC, has also submitted a concurrent application for major site plan approval for "The Griffon (South)" project. As currently designed, the subject project will provide a driveway and sidewalk connection to the adjacent project to the South, which will ultimately connect the 20th Street (SR 60). Therefore, the proposed PD district and accompanying conceptual PD plan are consistent with Policy 4.5. Future Land Use Policy 5.3- Indian River County zoning districts shall permit a variety of residential building and development styles; and Future Land Use 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. Note: The proposed PD district and accompanying conceptual PD plan are consistent with these policies because the Griffon North PD plan proposes significant common open space, provides different housing choices in the county, and incorporates recreational facilities. While the referenced policies and objectives 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 on that evaluation, staff determined the proposed PD district and accompanying conceptual PD plan are consistent with the comprehensive plan. Compatibility with Surrounding Areas: Compatibility is an important consideration in any PD rezoning request. In this case, it is important to consider compatibility of the proposed project with properties in the immediate area, and those within the general area. Immediate Area: The properties along the north project boundary consist of vacant former citrus groves that are zoned A- L The project site is separated from those properties to the north by an IRFWCD canal, and 26th Street which is a paved, two-lane minor collector road. The project site is located entirely inside the urban service area (USA). However, the properties to the north are located outside the USA. Therefore, a USA 115