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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 penult 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 hes 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 desianated 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 A1A 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 thoroughfare 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 AlA 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. Concurrency of Public Facilities The subject properties are 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, Drainage, and Recreation. 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. July 9, 2002 28