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that defines the subject property and its immediately surrounding area for Medium Density uses. The CN -20 zoning occurred subsequent to the most recent revisions to the General Plan (February 2005). At that time, the zoning was deemed to be consistent with the LUPAG map. The requested zoning would be consistent with the goals, policies, and standards of the General Plan document. For one, it would provide limited short-term economic opportunities largely through the construction of any improvements required for the neighborhood shopping center project. Relatedly, longer-term opportunities could be created largely in the form of retail and office workers within the project. By serving as a potential transportation hub as noted in the Kona CDP, it would provide services to the surrounding residential areas and in.so doing, create a more stable community. Further, it should add revenues to the County and State coffers in terms of the various forms of taxes, such as general excise, corporate, real property, and personal income. In that regard, the request would not be contrary to and supportive of the following goals, policies and standards of the General Plan. Economic Element: • Provide residents with opportunities to improve their quality of life through economic development that enhances the County's natural and social environments. • Economic development and improvement shall be in balance with the physical, social, and cultural environments of the island of Hawaii. • Strive for diversity and stability in the economic system. • Strive for an economic climate that provides its residents an opportunity for choice 'of occupation. e Strive for full employment. Land Use Element: • Designate and allocate land uses in appropriate proportions and mix in keeping with the social, cultural, and physical environments of the County. 21