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M M M area and is deemed appropriate for residential development with densities of up to 6 units/acre. Equally important is the development pattern in that portion of the county. Located near two C/I nodes, a regional mall, Dodgertown, and Vero Beach Municipal Airport, that portion of the county is one of the fastest growing areas of the county. Additionally, that area has convenient access to the county's transportation system. These factors indicate a trend toward continued urbanization in that portion of the county. For these reasons, staff feels that the requested RM -6 zoning would be compatible with development in the surrounding area. Potential Impact on Environmental Ouality Except for several oak trees and sabal (cabbage) palm trees, the site has been cleared and contains no environmentally important land, such as wetlands or sensitive uplands. According to county land development regulations, a tree. removal permit must be issued prior to removal of any of those trees. Additionally, residential development of the site must receive site plan approval. That process uses site design and building location to minimize the need to remove trees. For those reasons, no adverse environmental impacts associated with this request are anticipated. CONCLUSION Based on the analysis, staff has determined that the requested zoning district is compatible with surrounding areas, is consistent with the comprehensive plan, meets all concurrency criteria, will have no negative impacts on environmental quality, and meets all applicable rezoning criteria. Most importantly, the subject property is located in an area deemed suited for low-density multiple -family residential uses. For these reasons, staff supports the request. RECOMMENDATION Based on the analysis conducted, staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend that the Board of County Commissioners approve this request to rezone the subject property from A-1 to RM -6. 53 January 21, 1997 MraK