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M 2. Rezone the site to OCR. This alternative would cost $650.00 and take approximately 3 months. The applicant has chosen this alternative. Consistency with Comprehensive Plan Rezoning requests are reviewed for consistency with all policies of the comprehensive plan. Rezonings must also be consistent with the overall designation of land uses as depicted on the Future Land Use Map, which include agriculture, residential, recreation, conservation, and commercial and industrial land uses and their densities. Commercial and industrial land uses are located in nodes throughout the unincorporated areas of Indian River County. The goals, objectives and policies are the most important parts of the comprehensive plan. Policies are statements in the plan which identify the actions which the county will take in order to direct the community's development. As courses of action committed to by the county, policies provide the basis for all 'county land development decisions. While all comprehensive plan policies are important, some have more applicability than others in reviewing rezoning requests. Of particular applicability for this request is the following policy. - Future Land Use Element Policy 1.15 Future Land Use Element Policy 1.15 states that the commercial land use designation is intended for uses such as retail and wholesale trade, offices, business and personal services, residential treatment centers, limited residential uses, and other similar type uses. In addition, that policy states that all commercial uses must be located within an existing or future urban service area. Since the subject property is located within a commercial/ industrial node within the county's urban service area, the request is consistent with Future Land Use Element Policy 1.15. While the referenced policy is 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. 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 is less than one acre in size and has been partially 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 CG 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. For these reasons, staff support the request. Recommendation Based on the analysis, staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend that the Board of County Commissioners approve this request to rezone the subject property from CG to OCR. AUGUST 15, 1995 17 �,ba .