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BOCK tAUE The subject property and properties to the northeast are designated C/I, Commercial/Industrial, on the future land use map. The C/I designation permits various commercial and industrial zoning districts. Properties to southwest and southeast of the subject property are designated L-2, Low - Density Residential -2, on the future land use map. The L-2 designation permits residential uses with a density of up to 6 units/acre. The developed portion of the site is relatively small. The majority of the site is covered with pine flatwoods. According to Flood Insurance Rating Maps, the northwest fringe of the site, along the St. Sebastian River, is within an "AE" 100 year floodplain, with a minimum base flood elevation requirement of 6 feet. The balance of the site is not in a flood hazard area. Utilities and Services The site is within the Urban Service Area of the county. Water lines from the North County Reverse Osmosis Plant extend to the site. Wastewater lines from the North Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant also extend to the site. Transportation System The subject property abuts 83`d Avenue (Bay Street), a two lane local road with approximately 80 feet of public road right-of-way. This segment of 83`d Avenue (Bay Street) is not currently programmed for expansion. Zoning District Differences As noted in the county's Land Development Regulations (LDRs), the MED zoning district is intended to support, accommodate and protect a "major medical facility." Permitted uses within the MED district include doctor's offices, health and medical related services and institutions. and related retail. The OCR zoning district is designed to protect residential uses in areas where commercial and residential uses may mix. According to county regulations, the OCR zoning district is programmed for office, commercial, and residential development that is compatible with nearby neighborhoods. Permitted uses within the OCR zoning district include professional offices and residences. Most retail, service, and other intense commercial uses are prohibited. The difference between the MED and OCR zoning districts is best illustrated by the respective purpose statements of the two districts. These purpose statements, found in the LDRs, are as follows: • MED, Medical District, is intended to provide a variety of uses which support a major medical facility, and to protect such major medical facility from encroachment by land uses which may have an adverse effect on the operation and potential expansion of the facility. Land uses that could cause an adverse effect would generally include those uses that are likely to be objectionable to neighboring properties because of noise, vibration, odors, smoke, amount of traffic generated, or other physical manifestations. OCR, Office, Commercial, Residential District, is intended to provide areas for the development of restricted office, commercial, and residential activities in a manner which will be compatible with surrounding neighborhoods. The OCR district is further intended June 20, 2000 42 9 is