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BOOK 103 PAGE246 -7 FROM: Sasan Rohani, AICP S % Chief, Long Range Planning DATE: October 22, 1997 SUBJECT: Consideration of EAR (Evaluation and Appraisal Report) Based Indian River County Comprehensive Plan Amendments It is requested that the data herein presented be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at its workshop meeting of October 29, 1997. DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS: In 1996, the county prepared its Comprehensive Plan Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) and submitted the report to the State of Florida Department of Community Affairs (DCA). DCA found the county's evaluation and appraisal report to be sufficient. Since January 1997, planning staff has worked on all 15 elements and sub -elements of the comprehensive plan. Based on the findings and recommendations in the evaluation and appraisal report, the county has now revised its comprehensive plan. All elements and sub -elements of the plan were distributed to the Board members and other interested parties on October 8, 1997. At the workshop, the Board of County Commissioners should review each draft element and sub - element with emphasis on objectives and policies. The Board then should identify needed changes and provide direction to staff. Staff recommends that elements and sub -elements be reviewed in the following order: Land Use Element Infrastructure Element A Sanitary Sewer Sub -Element B. Potable Water Sub -Element C. Solid Waste Sub -Element D. Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge Sub -Element E. Stormwater Management Sub -Element Transportation Element Housing Element Conservation Element Coastal Management Element Recreation and Open Space Element Economic Development Element Capital Improvement Element 0 OCTOBER 29, 1997 Intergovernmental Coordination Element Introductory Element