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�., r r, bb0k -.: 5 f}�lll. As a result of the rapid growth in the west State Road 60 corridor and other areas in the City's service territory, reliable electric service to the area is in jeopardy without construction of a new substation. Further, continued development will have to be curtailed if a new substation is not built in the area in the immediate future. Obviously, economic development will not be fostered without the ability to adequately serve the needs of the area. In order to have a reliable electric distribution system that supports orderly development, the substations in the system need to have reserve capacity sufficient to provide back up when another substation has equipment failure. Even during non -peak use times, the electric distribution system needs to have the ability to redistribute the electric load if one of the substations fails. Without this back up, potential development cannot rely on a consistent power supply. The character and stability of the surrounding area is not in jeopardy from construction of a substation on the proposed site. SUNDURY The Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Regulations require the County to provide for adequate sites for public facilities. Public facilities are a recognized permitted and compatible use in the M-1 Comprehensive Plan designation and in the RS -6 zoning district. The most appropriate location in these districts should be those that have the least impact on abutting and nearby residential properties. Clearly, alternative sites surrounded by more residential development are not as appropriate as the proposed site that abuts residentially developed property on one boundary. The separation of the site by a right-of-way from properties to the north and east virtually eliminate any impact to those properties. The substation will be landscaped in such a manner that it will be virtually invisible to the surrounding properties and to the motoring public that drives by on a daily basis. As required above, the City has provided written, verbal and graphic substantial and competent evidence that shows the proposed substation is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code, is compatible with the surrounding land uses, will have no adverse impacts on the public health, safety and welfare; and promotes orderly development. Your staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission have recommended approval of the special exception use and site plan. The City is asking that you support these recommendations and grant approval. DENNIS RAGSDALE, AICP CITY OF VERO BEACH PLANNING DEPARTMENT Education: Master of City Planning, Georgia Institute of Technology - 1983 BA, Social and Behavioral Sciences, University of South Florida - 1979 Professional Experience: Planning Director, City of Vero Beach 1990 to Present Asst. Planning Director, City of Vero Beach 1984 to 1990 Environmental Planner, City of Vero Beach 1982 to 1984 Planner, Indian River County 1981 to 1982 Outdoor Recreation Planner, National Park Service 1980 to 1981 Certification and Membership: American Institute of Certified Planners Since 1985 Atlantic Coastal Section, Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association Section President 1992 to 1994 Florida Chapter Executive Committee 1992 to 1994 Association Member Since 1980 Committees and Boards: Staff Advisor to Vero Beach Planning and Zoning Board Staff Advisor to Vero Beach Board of Adjustment Staff Advisor to Vero Beach Tree Commission Staff Advisor to Vero Beach Community Redevelopment Board Indian River County/Vero Beach Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Committee Ex Officio Member Indian River County Metropolitan Planning Organization Technical Advisory Committee Member APRIL 219 1998 -40-