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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final October 30, 2024 capacity analysis was performed using existing land use data to determine how much vacant property was within the USB and the maximum build out of that property based on the densities currently adopted with the County's existing FLUM. Based on that analysis, it was determined that the existing FLUM could accommodate 51,049 potential new residents, surpassing the 42,698 new residents projected within the County through 2050. Mr. Raasch stated that Inspire and the County conducted a public engagement initiative featuring a project website with a survey (over 4,100 views and 1,126 responses) and six workshops across the County. The key takeaways included: - Preference for maintaining the existing Urban Service Boundary (USB) - Concerns with growth, environmental impacts, infrastructure readiness, and traffic congestion - Support for low-density, single-family housing and mixed-use development - A need for affordable housing - Emphasis on environmental preservation and natural resources He recommended the following five (5) strategies for consideration as the County drafted policies for the 2050 Comprehensive Plan update: 1. Targeted USB Expansion: While the existing USB could accommodate the projected growth through 2050, the County should consider a targeted expansion west of the new Oslo Road / I-95 interchange. This could be a catalyst for growth, similar to the interchange at SR 60. 2. Interlocal Service Agreements: Work with the municipalities on an annexation strategy and policies to address future growth within the central enclave area and beyond. These agreements should align municipal service provisions and annexation processes, streamlining development efforts and addressing land use conflicts. 3. USB Expansion for Affordable Housing: Create policies allowing USB expansions for developments that meet affordable housing criteria if they are close to existing USB lines. 4. Policy for Bisected Properties: Establish guidelines to include properties partially within the USB as fully within it if there were parcels of record before establishing the boundary. This is a clean-up policy that affected only a handful of properties. 5. Increased Densities for Affordable Housing: While this was not USB specific, policies that allowed for higher densities within the existing USB could assist in meeting housing demands and would limit the need for future boundary expansions. 5. BOARD COMMENTS/ QUESTIONS In response to a question by Commissioner Moss, Mr. Balter explained that environmentally sensitive lands were identified by analyzing wetlands and water bodies using GIS data, which outlined the boundaries of all wetlands within the County. Indian River County Florida Page 2