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M ® M The amount of C/I designated land is based on service area population, the existing land use pattern, and other demand characteristics. The proposed amendment will not alter the amount of C/L designated land. Therefore, the proposed amendment is consistent with Future Land Use Element Policy 1.20. - Future -Land Use Element Policy 1.21 Future Land Use Element Policy 1.21 states that node boundaries should provide for efficient land uses and maximum use of transportation facilities while eliminating strip development. By adding depth to the existing commercial/industrial areas associated with Subject Properties 2, 3, and 4, the proposed amendment works to limit strip commercial development along U.S. #1. For these reasons, the proposed amendment is consistent with Future Land Use Element Policy 1.21. - Future Land Use Element Policy 1.23 Future Land Use Element Policy 1.23 states that 70% of the land area of a node should be developed with non-residential and non- agricultural uses before that node is considered for -expansion. When considered separately, the nodes containing Subject Properties 2, 3 and 4 do not meet this standard. The intent of this policy, however, is to regulate increases in the amount of C/I designated land. Since there would be no increase in the amount of C/I designated land associated with thim amendment, Future Land Use Element Policy 1.23's 70% developed standard does not apply to this amendment. - Future Land Use Element Policy 1.24 Future Land Use Policy 1.24 states -that any property redesignated commercial through a land use plan amendment shall revert to its former designation if construction on the site has not commenced within a two year period, unless such timeframe is modified by the Board of County Commissioners as part of a development agreement. This policy decreases land speculation, and helps ensure that demand for additional C/I designated land is present before requests to expand nodes are approved. This policy also allows for the correction of nodes mistakenly 'expanded in the absence of demand for more C/I designated land. - Economic Development Element Policy 1.1 Economic Development Element Policy 1.1 states that the county shall encourage the attraction of new businesses. The proposed amendment will move C/I designated land from an area where it is unlikely to be used to an area where it will be developed. Since Subject Properties 2, 3 and 4 are located in fast growing areas which are attractive to commercial businesses, the proposed amendment is consistent with Economic Development Element Policy 1.1. While the referenced policies 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 upon that analysis, staff determined that the request is consistent with the comprehensive plan. 101 October 24, 1995 ma 96 P�a H 485