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large storage and transportation facilities, and light industrial uses. The current and requested MCX designation would be consistent with the Industrial designation of the LUPAG Map for this area of Hilo. Further, the Waiakea Houselots area is identified in the General Plan for industrial/commercial mixed uses. Properties to the east and northeast are similarly zoned MCX-20 and properties to the west and northwest are zoned ML-10 and ML- 20. Though some parcels in the area retain RS-10 zoning, and the Hilo Community Development Plan suggested retaining residential uses in the area, the trend of the area is for commercial and industrial development. As the property is almost directly in the flight path of the nearby Hilo International Airport, land uses of commercial and industrial character are appropriate. Analysis by the Planning Department and Planning Commission determined that the MCX zoning designation was appropriate for this parcel. There have been no significant changes to the General Plan or other relevant land use regulations since the original 2009 change of zone that would affect the requested time extension. The change of zone was found to be consistent with the General Plan and State Land Use regulations. All utilities and services are available to the site. The property had no serious geological, topographical or flooding related concerns. The proposed use was determined to not be likely to significantly increase noise or air pollution in the area. Further the proposed MCX zoning was found to be in compliance with Chapter 205A, Hawaii Revised Statutes (Exhibit G) 3. Granting of the time extension would not be contrary to the original reasons for the granting of the change of zone. In August of 2009 the Windward Planning Commission voted to recommend the approval of the change of zone of the subject parcel from RS-10 to an Industrial Commercial Mixed (MCX-20) district. The original development plans included a 7,800 square- foot steel building containing warehouse bays and office spaces. The previous plans were intended to provide the local entrepreneur with an affordable location for a business establishment or warehouse storage space. The current proposed plans would include an auto repair facility of 3,750 square-feet. These plans are substantially similar to those originally intended and would generate less impact than the originally planned facility that would have been over twice as large.