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• Provide a more detailed evaluation of the impact of <br />statutory and rule changes such as the change to the <br />Coastal High Hazard Area (CHHA)in the county. <br />• Evaluate the proposed EAR according to specific urban <br />sprawl indicators in rule 9J-5.006(5), F.A.C. <br />• Expand the section of the intergovernmental coordination <br />element regarding coordination with the school board <br />consistent with section 163.3177(6)(a),F.S. <br />• Expand discussion regarding the plan's effectiveness in <br />protecting and preserving wetlands and wetland functions. <br />• Revise the EAR to use the most current data available to <br />describe the existing natural resource conditions within <br />the county. <br />• Fully evaluate the impact of the new Coastal High Hazard <br />Area (CHHA) on the county's adopted Future Land Use <br />Element and the Future Land Use Map. <br />• Evaluate affordable housing needs for farmworker housing. <br />Staff believes that the attached revised EAR addresses all of the <br />Department of Community Affairs' comments. At the Board of County <br />Commissioners December 17, 1996, adoption hearing, staff will <br />present a summary of changes to the EAR. <br />With respect to the attached EAR, the Board of County Commissioners <br />has the following options: <br />to approve the attached EAR <br />to approve the attached EAR with changes <br />to reject the attached EAR <br />Either of the first two options is acceptable and will ensure that <br />the county can submit its EAR to the state according to schedule. <br />Staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend that the <br />Board of County Commissioners approve the Indian River County <br />Comprehensive Plan Evaluation and Appraisal report by adoption of <br />the attached resolution and direct staff to submit a copy of the <br />EAR to the State Department of Community Affairs by January 1, <br />1997. <br />Community Development Director Bob Keating pointed out several <br />changes made since the workshops were held on November 5th and 12th <br />and noted that the letter received from the DCA was very <br />complimentary of the Plan. The EAR document identifies changes <br />which need to be made and the 1997 EAR will include the plan <br />amendments. <br />The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone <br />wished to be heard in this matter. There being none, she closed <br />the public hearing. <br />DECEMBER 17, 1996 80 <br />1� <br />7 <br />