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Maile David, Council Chair and Members of the County Council County of Hawai`i Page 2 maximum of four (4) parcels are being created. The project site (7 separate TMKs) is irregularly shaped and is accessed via Kamehameha Avenue along the northern boundary of the project site. It is currently developed with a number of large office-type or warehouse-type buildings including the historic Hilo Iron Works building. There are currently sixteen (16) different businesses either using the space for offices or for warehouse/storage, however, one (1) business (McDonnel Frame) utilizes the space for manufacturing. Existing paved parking areas, covered walkways and other appurtenances (small work sheds, storage) are also located within the project site. The project site is considered fully developed with little to,no landscaping or lawn areas other than a grass area on the eastern-makai side of the project site. The Change of Zone request from Open (0) to Industrial-Commercial Mixed-20,000 square feet (MCX-20) conforms to, among others, the goals, policies and standards of the General Plan Economic and Land Use Elements. In order to consider an area for any type of zoning designation, the applicable goals, policies and standards of the General Plan must be adequately addressed. It is only through such a comprehensive policy analysis approach that evaluations and decisions can be made to better time and stage developments to achieve growth determined by the General Plan and related planning documents. The implications of these evaluations and decisions must be also considered as they may have an impact on similar areas in the County. The proposed Change of Zone will conform to, among others, the goals, policies and standards of the Land Use and Economic Elements of the General Plan: Land Use Element (Industrial and Commercial) • (Industrial) Designate and allocate industrial areas in appropriate proportions and in keeping with the social, cultural, and physical environments of the County • (Industrial) Promote and encourage the rehabilitation of industrial areas that are serviced by basic community facilities and utilities. • (Commercial) Provide for commercial developments that maximize convenience to users. • (Commercial) Provide commercial developments that complement the overall pattern of transportation and land usage within the island's regions, communities, and neighborhoods.