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John Aa Wagner and Charleiwe tboshi �t-tpplication for Change of Zone with sufficient reserve to accommodate foreseeable growth", and which comprises approximately two per cent of the Island's total land area. General Plan, §14.1.1. The band Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG) Map designates the Property and the surrounding vicinity as high Density Urban, defined as suitable for the following uses: general commercial, multiple family residential and related services. Id. Urban centers, such as where the Property is situated, are purposefully concentrated for the permitted uses"so that the total activities of the community can be more readily and easily conducted." Id The General Plan provides that improvements to, and development of, such centers should be focused on expanding efficiency, livability and safety while encouraging growth by renewing the old and extending what is existing. Id. Goals (a) Designate and allocate land uses in appropriate proportions and mix and in keeping with the social, cultural, and physical environments of the County. Policies (a) Zone urban-types of uses in areas with ease of access to community services and employment centers and with adequate public utilities and facilities. (b) Promote and encourage the rehabilitation and use of urban areas that are serviced by basic community facilities and utilities. (c) Allocate appropriate requested zoning in accordance with the existing or projected needs of neighborhood, community, region and County. (f) Encourage the development and maintenance of communities meeting the needs of its residents in balance with the physical and social environment. (j) Encourage urban development within existing zoned areas already served by basic infrastructure, or close to such areas, instead of scattered development. Discission The instant request conforms to the general land use goals and policies. The proposed Project will contribute towards improving and developing this High Density Urban area in South Hilo by expanding efficiency and livability, in keeping with the character of the surrounding community. Such growth appropriately extends existing development in conformity with the General Plan and should be encouraged where it enhances the physical environments of the County by meeting the balanced needs of the community. Moreover, the standards for such development are appropriately met with respect to General Plan designation, district goals,regional plans, State Land Use.District and are compatible with adjacent zoned uses, availability of public services and utilities, access, and public needs. See f� General Plan, §4.1.4(b). 17