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policies are the most important parts 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, 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 5.3 and 5.4 Policv 5.3: Indian River county zoning districts shall permit a variety of residential building and development styles. Policv 5.4: Indian River County LDRs shall contain a special Planned Development (PD) zoning district. That district shall be designated as an overlay on the County Zoning Atlas. The PD zoning districris intended to provide for the development of projects which require flexibility in order to maximize open space. conserve natural features, provide alternative designs, incorporate recreational facilities, and create a mix of uses. The proposed PD is consistent with these policies in that the PD plan accommodates estuarine wetland conservation. provides improved treatment of some off-site drainage that outfalls into the Lagoon, and proposes a variety of residential product types in a design that exceeds open space minimums and buffers project perimeters. Future Land Use Element Policies 1.11 and 1.12 Future Land Use Element Policy 1.12 states that the L-1. Low Density Residential 1. land use designation is intended for residential uses with densities up to 3 units/acre. In addition. Future Land Use Element Policy 1.11 states that these residential uses must be located within an existing or future urban service area. Because the subject property is located within an area designated as L-1 on the county's future land use plan map and is located within the county's urban service area, and the proposed zoning district provides for residential uses that are less than 3 units/acre in accordance with the L-1.designation. the proposed request is consistent with Policies 1.11 and 1.12. While the referenced policies and objectives are particularly applicable to this request, other comprehensive plan policies and objectives also have relevance. For that reason, staff evaluated the subject request for consistency with all plan policies and objectives. Based on population projections and current development patterns, residential development in this area of the county is expected to increase and eventually become the dominant land use. Since the project area is located within the Urban Service Area and is designated for low-density residential development, the proposed rezoning is consistent with the comprehensive plan. •Compatibility Compatibility is an important consideration in any PD rezoning request. In this case, it is important to consider compatibility of the proposed project with properties in the immediate area and those within the general area. June 20, 2000 Immediate Area: Other than a 5 acre out parcel on its north perimeter, the proposed development abuts non -project properties only on its west perimeter. 65 BOOK 11J PAGE E