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� � s September 5, 1995, did not contain any objections to the proposed amendment. The ORC Report did, however, contain one comment pertaining to the proposed amendment. That comment will be addressed in the analysis section of this staff report. In contrast to objections, comments cannot be used as a basis for finding an adopted amendment not in compliance. The Board of County Commissioners is now to decide whether or not to adopt the requested amendment. DESCRIPTION OF THE AMENDMENTS BY ELEMENT In this section, the proposed amendments to each plan element will be discussed. The purpose is to identify the various portions of the plan needing amendment and to present justification for the -amendment requests. Future Land Use Element Future Land Use Element Policy 1.27 describes the intended uses of land within the PUB, Public Facilities, land use designation. The proposed amendment would modify Future Land Use Element'Policy 1.27 to specifically state that certain landfill related activities are uses permitted within the PUB land use designation. The proposed amendment is intended to ensure that all landfill related activities are consistent with the comprehensive plan. Housing Element Indian River County participates in the State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) Program designed to increase the affordability of housing in the county. Housing that qualifies as affordable is defined in state law. A definition of affordable housing that is consistent with the state's definition has been incorporated into the county's Affordable Housing Incentive Plan. Currently, the comprehensive plan's definition of affordable housing differs slightly from the state's definition. The plan's definition includes the cost of utilities as part of the cost of housing, while the state's definition does not. The purpose of the proposed amendment is to modify the comprehensive plan's definition of affordable housing to be consistent with state law and the county's Affordable Housing Incentive Plan, thus helping to ensure that the county can continue to participate in various state funded affordable housing programs. Traffic Circulation Element The proposed amendment to the Traffic Circulation Element is toi • update the data and analysis, Table 4.1, and Policy 2.1 to reflect the best available data; • update Policies 8.3 and 8.5 to reflect the formation of the Indian River County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO); and • incorporate the proposed Citrus Highway on the County Future Traffic Circulation Map and in the Recommended Roadway Needs Plan. - Data and Analysis, Table 4.1, and Policy 2.1 The Comprehensive Plan's Traffic Zircul:ation 'Element defines minimum roadway levels of service (LOS) based on several sources of 33 October 24, 1995 Boa 96 wi-) .