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F_ boa 96 fAu 438 justification is necessary. This recognizes that no single land use plan map is correct and, in fact, many variations may conform to accepted land use principles --and meet established plan policies. Another consideration involves the purpose of the county's three C/I nodes along I-95. In contrast to other nodes which are located and sized based on market area, these nodes were established for economic development purposes to attract industry and manufacturing employment to the county. Since these nodes, in aggregate, serve the entire county, they function as one node with a countywide market area. For that reason, shifting land between these nodes without updating the projections, need assessments, and standards used to prepare the original plan is acceptable. - Land Use Efficiency The proposed amendment involves reconfiguring two commercial/ industrial nodes. The node containing Subject Property 1 has access to both S.R. 60 and I-95, while the node containing Subject Property 2 focuses principally on Oslo Road and has no access to I- 95. Several factors indicate that the demand for commercial/ industrial designated land is greater at the S.R. 60 & I-95 Node than at the Oslo Road Node. The most important of these factors involves the county's efforts to attract industry and increase employment. Businesses considering locating or relocating in Indian River County have repeatedly indicated a preference for the S.R. 60 & I- 95 Node. These businesses cite the central location, the proximity to other businesses and population, and the easy access to major roads. In contrast, the Oslo Road Node is relatively isolated from business and population centers, and has less access to major roads. Other factors also suggest that the proposed node reconfiguration is more logical and efficient than the existing =configuration. These factors include: • population growth along the S.R. 60 Corridor and in the northern portion of the county; • recent developments in the S.R. 60 & I-95 Node (including a retail. center that is anticipated to soon surpass DRI thresholds); • future landfill expansion; and • the land owners' proposed use of the subject properties. For these reasons, the proposed amendment is logical and rational, and will facilitate efficient land use. Concurrency of Public Facilities Both sites comprising this request are located within the County Urban Service Area, an area deemed suited for urban scale development. The comprehensive plan establishes standards for: Transportation, Potable Water, Wastewater, Solid Waste, Drainage, and Recreation (Future Land Use Policy 3.1). The adequate provision of these services is necessary to ensure the continued quality of life enjoyed by the community. To ensure that the minimum acceptable standards for these services and facilities are maintained, the comprehensive plan requires, that new development be reviewed. For land use designation amendment requests, this review October 24, 1995 M 54 M M