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The general criteria are found in Section 971.05(9) as follows: (a) Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code. The proposed use shall be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and with the stated purpose and intent of the appropriate district regulations and all applicable regulations of this chapter. (b) Compatibility with surrounding land uses. The proposed use and its location shall be compatible with surrounding land uses and the general character of the area, based on consideration of such potential impacts as traffic generation, drainage, nuisance impacts, lighting, appearance, and other factors potentially impacting the character and stability of the surrounding area. (c) No adverse impacts on public health, safety and welfare. The proposed use and its location and method of operation shall promote the public health, safety, and general welfare. The proposal shall include any landscape and structural improvements, public facility expansions, and operational restrictions or procedures required to effectively mitigate potential negative impacts of the use. (d) Promote orderly development. The use and proposed location shall promote orderly and efficient development considering such factors as impact on public facilities, preservation of neighborhood integrity, and similar factors impacting orderly development of the area. These points will be addressed below. Sentences or phrases in bold print are for emphasis only. These sentences and phrases are not in bold print in the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Regulations. CONSISTENCY WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND ZONING CODE The Indian River County Comprehensive Plan does not specifically reference electrical substations. However, many sections of the plan address provision of adequate public facilities. Electrical services are included in the definition of public facilities. Page 86 of the Future Land Use Element includes the following statements. "The amount of land designated for public facilities is likely to increase with population growth; however, not in direct proportion to the expected growth. "Not all public facilities locations are specifically delineated on the future land use map since many individual facilities, such as schools and libraries, are on small scattered sites. "Included in this category is the land required for central water, central sewer, drainage and solid waste facilities expansion identified in the Infrastructure Element; schools, libraries, police, fire and EMS stations, hospitals and other public facilities identified in the Land Use and Capital Improvements elements." The goal of the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan is stated on page 88 as follows: "Land development in Indian River County will occur in an orderly and controlled manner which ensures balanced growth that maximizes the potential for economic development, provides for the efficient use of facilities and services and ensures the protection of the County's rich and varied environmental resources." Following are other objectives and policies from the Indian River County Comprehensive Plan that are related to providing utility services. Future Land Use Element Objective 1 Compact, Low -Density Development "Indian River County will have an efficient and compact land use pattern which reduces urban sprawl, while maintaining the overall low density character of the County, and ensuring adequate land for utility facilities necessary to support development." Policy 1.14 "Development in medium -density residential areas shall be limited to the following: Residential Uses (Single Family, Multi -Family & Mobile Homes) 10 units/acre M-2 District 8 units/acre M-1 District Recreational Uses Public Facilities Institutional Uses" APRIL 21, 1998 -37- r - U F-,vH ti0