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Area 2: Existing Land Use Pattern The subject properties comprising Area 2 consist of a single-family residence and undeveloped land. The Town of Orchid lies directly north of the subject properties To the south and west of the Area 2 subject properties, land is zoned RS -6, single-family residential (up to 6 units/acre) and contains the Spring Place and Summerplace subdivisions. To the southwest, land is zoned RT -6, transitional single-family residential (up to 6 units/acre) and contains the Oceanaire Heights subdivision. To the east lies the Atlantic Ocean Area 1: Future Land Use Pattern The subject properties comprising Area 1 are designated L-1, Low -Density Residential -1, and REC, Recreation, on the Future Land Use Map. The REC designation does not permit any residential development. Land to the north and west of Area 1 is also designated L-1. The L-1 designation permits residential uses with densities of up to 3 units/acre. To the south lies the Town of Orchid. Area 2: Future Land Use Pattern The subject properties compnsing Area 2 are designated L-2, Low -Density Residential -2, on the Future Land Use Map. The L-2 designation permits residential uses with densities of up to 6 units/acre. To the north of Area 2 lies the Town of Orchid, while land to the south and west is designated L-2. Environment Most of the subject properties contain wooded lots with saw palmetto, live oak, cabbage palm, seagrape, sea oats, and beach bean In addition, Brazilian pepper is also found on many sites and competes with desirable native species. While there are no jurisdictional wetlands on the subject properties, the Flood Insurance Rating Maps indicate that many of the subject properties contain flood hazard areas. Utilities and Services The subject properties are located within the Urban Service Area of the county. Water lines extend from the North County Reverse Osmosis Plant along A1A. Wastewater lines extend from the North Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant along Al north to the southern tip of Treasure Shores park. Transportation System Both Areas are, generally, bounded on the west by A1A. Classified as a rural minor arterial roadway on the future roadway thoroujhfare plan map, this segment of A1A is a two-lane road with 100 feet of public road right-of-way. No expansion of this segment of A1A is programmed. ANALYSIS In this section, an analysis of the reasonableness of the application will be presented. The analysis will include a description of: o Concurrency of public facilities; o Compatibility with the surrounding area; o Consistency with the comprehensive plan; and o Potential impact on environmental quality. JUNE 11, 2002 -23- 01/ •1I 4. IP