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• The site and land to the west are currently zoned CG and consist of a golf course driving range and citrus groves. Land to the south is zoned RM -6 and consists of citrus groves. To the east, also zoned RM -6, is the "River Club" portion of the Grand Harbor residential project. The subject site is bounded on the north by the North Relief Canal. Land on the north side of that canal consists of vacant woodlands and citrus groves and is zoned RS -3, Single -Family Residential (up to 3 units/acre). The subject property and land to the south and east are designated M-1, Medium -Density Residential -1 on the future land use map. The M-1 designation permits residential uses with densities of up to 8 units/acre. To the north, across the canal, land is designated L-1, Low -Density Residential -1 on the future land use map. The L-1 designation permits residential uses with densities of up to 3 units/acre. Property to the west is designated CA, Commercial/Industrial, on the future land use map. The C/I designation permits various commercial and industrial zoning districts. The subject property, a developed site, is not designated as environmentally important nor environmentally sensitive by the comprehensive plan. No wetlands or native upland plant communities exist on the site. According to Flood Insurance Rating Maps, the subject property does not contain any flood hazard areas. The site is within the Urban Service Area of the county. Water lines extend to the site from the North County Reverse Osmosis Plant. Wastewater lines extend from the Central County Wastewater Treatment Plant to the comer of 49' Street and US #1, approximately half a mile from the site. The site is bounded on the south by 53'd Street. Classified as a rural principal arterial roadway on the future roadway thoroughfare plan map, this segment of 53'd Street is a four lane road with approximately 100 feet of public road right-of-way. This segment of 53d Street is programmed for expansion to 200 feet of public road right-of-way by the year 2020. In this section, an analysis of the reasonableness of the application will be presented. The analysis will include a description of • concurrency of public facilities; • compatibility with the surrounding area; • consistency with the comprehensive plan; and • potential impact on environmental quality. This site is located within the county Urban Service Area, an area deemed suited for urban scale development. The comprehensive plan establishes standards for: Transportation, Potable Water, Wastewater, Solid Waste, Drainage, and Recreation. The adequate provision of these services is necessary to ensure the continued quality of life enjoyed by the community. The comprehensive plan also requires that new development be reviewed to ensure that the minimum acceptable standards for these services and facilities are maintained. JULY 27,1999 55 BOOK . PAGE 45 f