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Future Land Use Pattern As shown in Figure 5, the subject site is designated M-1, Medium -Density Residential -1, on Indian River County's Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map. The M-1 designation permits single- family and multi -family residential uses with densities of up to 8 units per acre. The properties directly to the east, west and south of the subject site also have an M-1 future land use designation. Also directly to the south of the subject site is the only site in Indian River County with an RC, Regional Commercial future land use designation; that site contains the Indian River Mall. The properties to the north of the subject site, across 26th Street, have an L-2 future land use designation. The L-2 future land use designation permits single-family and multi -family residential uses up to 6 units per acre. Environment The subject site is currently vacant and vegetated. Prior to development, the site will be reviewed by County Environmental Planning staff for tree preservation requirements under Chapter 927 of the Indian River County Land Development Regulations. Based on County records, no wetlands or any other environmentally sensitive habitat have been identified within the subject site. According to Flood Insurance Rating Maps, .the subject site is within Flood Zone X (area of minimal flood hazard). As with all development, a more detailed environmental review will be conducted during the development approval process. Utilities and Services The subject site is within the Urban Service Area of the County. Water Service is available from the North and South County Reverse Osmosis Plants (interlinked), which currently have sufficient capacity to accommodate the additional demand generated by the subject rezoning request. Wastewater service is available from the Central Regional Wastewater treatment plant. The West Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant has sufficient capacity to accommodate the additional demand generated by the subject rezoning request. Per Indian River County Land Development Regulations, the applicant may be required to pay hook-up and other customary fees and comply with other routine administrative procedures. If approved, rezoning does not guarantee any vested rights to receive Water and Wastewater treatment service. Transportation System The subject site abuts 26th Street. This roadway is classified as an Urban Minor Arterial road on the Indian River County Roadway Functional Classification Map. Located within an approximate 150-160 foot wide public right-of-way (width varies), this segment of 26th Street is a two lane paved road. Also within this County right-of-way is the Sub Lateral A -3-E Canal. This section of 26th Street is listed in the 5 -year Capital Improvements Program (CIP) of the County's Comprehensive Plan. Those improvements include widening 26th Street from two lanes to four lanes beginning at 43rd Avenue and ending at 66th Avenue. In addition to widening, the intersections of 26th street and 58th and 66th Avenues will be improved to accommodate the widening of 26th Street to four lanes. However, while these improvements are listed in the County's 120