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BOOK 10$ PAGE 472 Existing Zoning and Land Use Pattern The 316.02 acre site is vacant. The CH zoned portion of the site, which is in the northeast corner of the project, is sparsely vegetated by scrub and pine flatwoods. The central portion of the site is residentially designated. The southwestem portion of the site, which is bisected by the Lateral G Canal, is agriculturally zoned and vegetated with pine flatwoods and old grove. The property to the south of the site is designated (REC) Recreational, and (L-2). West of the project site, property is recreational (REC) designated and residentially designated (L-1). The property north of the subject site is commercially/industrially designated (C/1). East of the site is the FEC Railroad, Old Dixie Highway, and developed property which has a commercial/industrial land use designation. Future Land Use Map Pattern The subject property has a commerciaUmdustrial (C/I) land use designation in the northeast comer of the site, while the remaining portion of the northern part of the site is residentially designated (M-1). For all but a small area of residential (M-1), the site abuts commercial/industrial (C -I) designated land to the north. With the exception of the extreme southeast comer of the site which abuts commercial/industrial (C/I), the property to the south is designated residential and recreational. The applicant's request to use the subject site as a golf course will ensure compatibility with all adjacent uses. Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan Rezoning requests are reviewed for consistency with the policies of the comprehensive plan and must also be consistent with the overall designation of land uses as depicted on the Future Land Use Map. The land use map depicts agricultural, residential, recreational, conservation, and commercial and industrial land uses and their densities. Commercial and industrial land uses are located in nodes throughout the unincorporated areas of Indian River County. The goals, objectives and policies are the essence of the comprehensive plan. Policies are statements in the plan which identify the actions which the county will take in order to direct the community's development. As courses of action committed to by the county, these policies provide the basis for all county land development related decisions. While all comprehensive plan policies are important, some have more applicability than others in reviewing rezoning requests. Of particular applicability for this request are the following policies and objectives. Future land use policies: Polia 1.16: Development in CommerciaUlndustrial designated areas shall be limited to the following: Retail and Wholesale Trade Office Uses Business and Personal Services Limited Residential Uses Manufacturing Assembly Materials Processing Heavy Repair Services Outdoor Equipment Storage Public Facilities *Recreational Uses Public Schools Institutional Uses Other Similar Type Uses Note: The proposed membership only golf course in the commercial/industrial areas is consistent with this policy. Policy 1.20: Node size shall be based on the intended use, service area population, existing land use pattern, and other demand characteristics. Note: The PD proposal is consistent with the low population density in the area, the existing land uses and the lack of demand for industrial uses or commercial uses in this area MARCH 2. 1999 -is- 9 !