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matter. 15. Buffers and Setbacks: Given that the surrounding area is presently used for agricultural purposes, no special buffering is required under the planned development LDRs. Since the A-1 district minimum 30' setback exceeds the 25' PD perimeter setback, the 30' A-1 district setback will control. The plan proposes distances of at least 80' from any building envelope (homesite area) to any adjacent property boundary. Because this project is located outside of the Urban Service Area, no residential/agricultural buffer is required. 16. Caribbean Fruit Fly Host Plant: While the county does not specifically address this issue in its LDRs, there has been a county policy of discouraging the planting of host plants in agricultural areas. That general policy was reaffirmed through the EAR process and will result in a specific comprehensive plan policy proposal that will be reviewed later this year. The applicant has indicated that he has no objection to creating a restriction that would prohibit host plants on the subject property. Staff will continue to recommend inclusion of such a restriction when the project covenants and restrictions are reviewed at the time of final plat application. 17. Surrounding Land Use and Zoning: North: Groves, Single Family/A-1 South: Groves/A-1 East: Groves/A-1 West: Groves/A-1 RECOMMENDATION• Based on the above analysis, staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners grant PD special exception use approval with the following conditions: 1. That prior to the issuance of a' land development permit or permit waiver, the applicant shall obtain a Type "B" stormwater management permit from the Public Works Department. 2. That prior to or via the final plat, the applicant shall restrict the planting and maintenance of Caribbean Fruit Fly host plants on the subject 28.5 acre overall site. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Application 2. Location Map 3. Site Plan 4. LDR Excerpts 5. Planning and Zoning Commission Draft Minutes Not Available The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard regarding this George BeutteU of 500016' Street advised that this piece of property suits the development of small agricultural properties. A portion of the existing grove was let go several years ago, while half of the grove is still in production Mr. Beuttell congratulated the Planning Department staff for encouraging use of these agricultural properties by allowing smaller parcels, which allows more JULY 19 1997 BOOK 101 PAGE WE