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only reflects the county's policy of using agricultural zoning as a "holding° category, but also recognizes that urbanization occurs incrementally with various tracts remaining agricultural for longer periods. Any subdivision or planned development projects -that will be developed on the subject property will have provisions for a special buffer as required in Section 911.04(3) of the county's LDRs. This special buffer will be provided between the proposed residential use and the agricultural operation. Two factors indicate that urban type zoning districts would be appropriate for agriculturally zoned land in this portion of the county. The first factor is the underlying designation on the future land use rasp• This area is within the urban service area and is deemed appropriate for residential development with densities of up to 8 unitstacre. Equally important is the development pattern in that area Located near two C/I nodes, and a regional mall, this area is one of the fastest growing sections of the county. Additionally, this area has convenient access to the county's transportation system. These factors indicate a trend toward continued urbanization in this portion of the county. For these reasons, staff feels that the requested RM -8 zoning would be compatible with development in the surrounding area Being a citrus grove, the site has been cleared. Since it contains no environmentally important land, such as wetlands or sensitive uplands, development of the site is anticipated to have little or no impact on environmental quality. For this reason, no adverse environmental impacts associated with this request are anticipated. 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 medium -density multiple - family residential uses. For these reasons, staff supports the request. Based on the analysis, staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend that the Board of County Commissioners approve the attached ordinance to rezone the subject property from A-1 to RM -8. Director Keating explained this is another rezoning for property being purchased by Indian River Estates for expansion of that development. The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. Attorney Chris Marine of 979 Beachland Boulevard advised he represents Kennedy Groves which has a contract with Indian River Estates to sell the subject property. The northeast 10 acres of the property is being sold to allow an expansion of Indian River Estates' development and the balance of the property will remain in citrus. OCTOBER 21, 1997 43 P BOOK 103 FA E