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Utilities and Services The site is within the Urban Service Area of the aunt}. Potable water distrihution lines extend to the site from the North County Reverse Osmosis Plant. Although the site is in the Central Wastewater Service District, wastewater collection lines do not extend to the site. Transportation System The site is bounded on the east by US 1. Classified as a neral principal arterial roadway on the future roadway thoroughfare plan map, this segment of US 1 is a four lane road with approximately 120 feet of public road right-of-way. Currently, there are no plans to expand this portion of US L The site is bounded on the west by Old Dixie Highway. Classified as a rural major collector roadway on the future roadway thoroughfare plan map, this segment of Old Dixie Highway is a two lane road with approximately 66 feet of public road right-of-way. Currently, there are no plans to expand this portion of Old Dixie Highway Zoning District Differences There are some similarities and some differences between the existing CL zoning district and the proposed CH district. The CL district is intended to serve, and be more compatible with, nearby residential development. Therefore, in terms of permitted uses, the CL district is generally more restrictive. In contrast, the CH district allows somewhat more intense commercial development. The differences between the districts are best illustrated by their purpose statements. These purpose statements are as follows: • CL, Limited Commercial District. The CL, Limited Commercial District, is intended to provide areas for the development of restricted commercial activities. The CL distnct is intended to accommodate the convenience retail and service needs of area residents, while minimizing the impact of such activities on any nearby residential areas. • CH, Heavy Commercial District. The CH, Heavy Commercial District, is intended to provide areas for establishments engaging in wholesale trade, major repair services and restricted light manufacturing activities. The CH district is further in to provide lopment of commercial and industrial uses allowed support services necessary for the deve within other non-residential zoning districts. ANALYSIS In this section, an analysis of the reasonableness of the rezoning request will be presented. Specifically, this section will include: • an analysis of the request's impact on public facilities; • an analysis of the request's consistency with the county's comprehensive plan; • an analysis of the request's compatibility with the surrounding area; and • an analysis of the request's potential impact on environmental quality. Concurrency of Public Facilities 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, Stormwater Management, and Recreation (Future Land Use Policy 3.1). 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. DECEMBER 4, 2001 -66- y F r 4Y ki � Bi h