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John A. Wagner and Charleni,�, tboshi pplication for Change of Zone the University of Hawaii at Hilo and Hawaii Community College. In all,there are eight(8)public elementary schools, two (2)public intermediate schools,two (2)public high schools and seven(7) private schools in Hilo. The public schools are separated into two (2) complexes, centered on the high schools. The proposed Project is not expected to result in impacts to the school system. 34. Parks There are a plethora of community and beach parks in and around the greater Hilo area. Honoli'i beach park is located approximately four(4)miles north of the Subject Property. Hilo Bayfront beach park is located approximately one (1) and X12 miles east of the Subject Property. Wailoa River State Park is located approximately one (1) mile south east of the Subject Property. Lili`uokalani Park and Gardens is located approximately two (2) miles south east of the Subject Property. Lincoln Park is located approximately one (1)mile north east of the Subject Property. Many additional beach parks are located a few miles from the Property in Keaukaha. 35. Other Utilities and Services All utilities are available via overhead lines along Kino'ole Street. E. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND ANALYSIS 36. Relationship between short term uses of environment and maintenance and enhancement of long term productivity. The Property has been used for residential and general office purposes for many years. Prior to residential use,it is likely that it was also used for pasture and agriculture. If the proposed land use change is approved,the continued long-term use of the Property for commercial and general office purposes would continue to be appropriate. Change of Zone would simply formalize the existing commercial use of the Property by the State judiciary, allow Applicants to expand the pool of users or lessees, and provide greater commercial options to the surrounding community. 37. Mitigative Measures proposed to avoid, minimize,rectify or reduce impact. Applicants have not identified any significant impacts that the proposed land use changes might have on resources or public services. 38. Alternatives to the proposed development. Alternatives to the proposed development include only leaving the Property as-is. Under this alternative,Applicants would not be able to conform the existing commercial use by the Judiciary to be consistent with the HDU designation on the LUPAG and the General Plan. This would hinder Applicants with their future plans for the Property, in terms of continuing the existing uses and expanding the pool of commercial users, including as a potential medical clinic. It would also deny the surrounding community with such needed services, as the area continues to grow and expand. �Q