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Future Land Use Pattern The subject property and properties to the east, west and north; are designated L-2, Low -Density Residential -2, on the county future land use map. The L-2 designation permits residential uses with densities up to 6 units/acre. To the south of the subject property, land is outside the urban service area and is designated AG -1, Agricultural -1, on the county future land use map. The AG -1 designation permits agricultural uses and residential uses with densities up to 1 unid5 acres. Environment The subject property is not designated as environmentally important or environmentally sensitive by the comprehensive plan. Being a citrus grove, the site does not contain any native uplands. The site is within an "AE" 100 year floodplain, with a minimum base flood elevation requirement of 23 feet NGVD. Utilities and Services The site is within the Urban Service Arca of the county. Potable water lines extend from the South County Reverse Osmosis Plant, along 4th Street, to within a quarter mile of the site. Wastewater lines extend from the West Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant, along 58th Avenue, to within a quarter mile of the site. Transportation System The site is bounded on the south by 4th Street. Classified as a rural major collector road on the future roadway thoroughlare plan map, this segment of 4'h Street is a two lane paved road. Currently, the portion of 4"' Street adjacent to the subject property consists of 30 feet of public road right-of-way County plans call for this portion of 4`h Street to be expanded to four lanes and 80 feet of public road right-of-way by 2020. ANALYSIS In this section, an analysis of the reasonableness of thc rezoning request will be presented. Specifically, this section will include: • an analysis of thc request's potential impact 011 public facilities; • an analysis of the request's consistency with thc 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 Puhlic Facilities This site is located within the county's Urban Service Arca, an area deemed suited for urban scale development. The Comprehensive Plan establishes standards for: Transportation Potable Water, Wastewater, Solid Waste, Stouuwater 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 and Land Development Regulations (LDRs) require that new development be reviewed to ensure that the minimum acceptable standards for these services and facilities are maintained. April 23, 2002 35 •