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Similarly, incompatibilities between the subject property and <br />adjacent A-1 zoned land are not anticipated. With respect to <br />zoning, the county's policy has always been to retain agricultural <br />zoning on property rather than changing it when the underlying land <br />use designation increases. This not only reflects the county's <br />policy of using agricultural zoning as a "holding" category, but <br />also recognizes that urbanization occurs incrementally with various <br />tracts remaining agricultural for longer periods. <br />Two factors, however, indicate that urban type zoning districts <br />would be appropriate for agriculturally zoned land in this portion <br />of the county. The first factor is the underlying designation on <br />the future land use map. This area is within the urban service <br />area and is deemed appropriate for residential development with <br />densities of up to 8 units/acre. <br />Equally important is the development pattern in that area. Located <br />near two C/I nodes, and a regional mall, that area is one of the <br />fastest growing sections of the county. Additionally, that area <br />has convenient access to the county's transportation system. These <br />factors indicate a trend toward continued urbanization in that <br />portion of the county. <br />For these reasons, staff feels that the requested RM -8 zoning would <br />be compatible with development in the surrounding area. <br />Potential Impact on Environmental Ouality <br />Being a citrus grove, the site has been cleared. Since it contains <br />no environmentally important land, such as wetlands or sensitive <br />uplands, development of the site is anticipated to have little or <br />no impact on environmental quality. For this reason, no adverse <br />environmental impacts associated with this request are anticipated. <br />CONCLUSION <br />Based on the analysis, staff has determined that the requested <br />zoning district is compatible with surrounding areas, is consistent <br />with the comprehensive plan, meets all concurrency criteria, will <br />have no negative impacts on environmental quality, and meets all <br />applicable rezoning criteria. Most importantly, the subject <br />property is located in an area deemed suited for medium -density <br />multiple -family residential uses. For these reasons, staff <br />supports the request. <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />Based on the analysis conducted, staff and the Planning and Zoning <br />Commission recommend that the Board of County Commissioners approve <br />this request to rezone the subject property from A-1 to RM -8. <br />28 <br />January 21, 1997 <br />BOOP( IDU" PA.GE3 J <br />