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accordance with Section 25-2-70, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code, Hawai'i <br /> County Code. Plans shall identify all existing and/or proposed structures, <br /> paved driveway access, parking stalls and loading zones associated with <br /> the proposed development. Landscaping shall also be indicated on the <br /> plans for the purpose of mitigating any adverse noise or visual impacts to <br /> adjacent properties in accordance with the requirements of Planning <br /> Department Rule No. 17 (Landscaping Requirements), Chapter 25 <br /> (Zoning Code), Hawai'i County Code. <br /> Reasoning: <br /> 1. The non-performance is the result of conditions that could not have <br /> been foreseen or are beyond the control of the applicants, <br /> successors or assigns, and that are not the result of their fault or <br /> negligence. <br /> The applicant has been working diligently since purchase of the <br /> subject property in 2015 to build the proposed auto repair center. <br /> The lot was cleared and graded (under permit) in 2015 to 2017. <br /> This took longer than anticipated as squatters had made camps on <br /> the property and had to be moved. <br /> The design and engineering of the proposed improvements took <br /> approximately two years with multiple revisions. Initially it appeared <br /> that automatic fire sprinklers would be required, however the <br /> applicant has opted to provide a fire hydrant nearby to support fire <br /> suppression needs. <br /> DWS service to the property was installed in March of 2016. <br /> Business planning and financing of the project proceeded through <br /> 2018 and 2019. One financing contingency is the approval of this <br /> time extension request. <br /> Further, Jeffrey Pilor, the owner of J. P. Automotive LLC had <br /> personal hardships including ailing family members and deaths in <br /> the family that took considerable time and energy away from <br /> completing the project on time. The applicant's own summary of the <br /> project timeline is also included (Exhibit F). <br /> 2. Granting of the time extension would not be contrary to the General <br /> Plan or Zoning Code. <br /> The General Plan Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG) <br /> Map designation for the subject parcel is Industrial. The State Land <br /> Use designation for the property is Urban. These designations <br /> support uses such as manufacturing and processing, wholesaling, <br />