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To ensure that the subject properties are not rezoned to Con -1 while they retain their present land use designations (M-2 and C-2), the ordinance rezoning the subject properties has the same effective date as the ordinance redesignating the sites to C-1. For that reason, the Con -1 zoning district cannot be applied to the subject properties until the site is formally redesignated to C-1. For these reasons, the request is consistent with Future Land Use Element Policy 1.6. As part of the staff analysis, all policies in the comprehensive plan were considered. Based upon this analysis, staff determined that the proposed rezoning is consistent with the comprehensive plan. The sites' existing zoning districts offer only limited environmental protections. Residential development on the subject properties would be required to preserve only 15 percent of the upland habitat of the sites. In contrast, under the proposed zoning district, the entire area of each site would be preserved, and development would be limited to conservation and compatible passive recreational uses. Although the sites are publicly owned and could be developed as public parks under the existing zoning districts, the proposed zoning district provides the sites with additional protection from development. By prohibiting most types of development on the sites, the proposed rezoning will ensure that the environmental quality of the sites will be preserved. For these reasons, the proposed rezoning is anticipated to positively impact the environmental quality of the subject properties. Based on the analysis, staff has determined that the proposed rezoning is consistent with the comprehensive plan, compatible with all surrounding land uses, and will cause no adverse impacts on the provision of public services. The request works to ensure the preservation of environmentally sensitive and important habitat. 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 rezone the subject properties to Con -1. Community Development Director Bob Keating reviewed the rezonings and discussed the memorandum. The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard regarding this matter. There being none, the Chairman closed the public hearing. ON MOTION by Commissioner Ginn, SECONDED by Commissioner Tippin, the Board unanimously adopted Ordinance 99-011 amending the Zoning Ordinance and the Accompanying Zoning Map from RS -1 to CON -1 for property located at the Northeast comer of the Intersection of 8" Street and Indian River Boulevard (Flinn Tract); and from RS -1 to CON -1 for property located west of St. Christopher's Harbor Subdivision (Green Saltmarsh). APRIL 6, 1999 -77- BOOK ij 3 FADE S do L