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Maile David, Council Chair and Members of the County Council County of Hawaii Page 2 May 17, 2022 The applicant plans to employ two (2)to three (3)people to support the business with intended hours of operation from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Tuesday through Saturday Furthermore, the applicant anticipates the project will cost approximately $100,000 and that construction will be completed within two (2)years of being granted the requested Change of Zone. Please note that although the applicant is currently proposing to convert the existing dwelling to a retail outlet, any permitted use in the CV-zoning district can be established on the property should the change of zone request be approved. 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 also be considered as they may have an impact on similar areas in the County. The change of zone request from an RS-10 to a CV-10 zoning district conforms to applicable goals, policies and standards of the General Plan and the Puna Community Development Plan. The General Plan is intended to be used as a policy guide for the coordinated growth and development of all sectors of the County. It sets forth goals, policies, standards, and courses of action to accommodate growth without congestion, to designate and preserve the lands needed for residential use, commercial and visitor services, industry, agriculture and open space, and to coordinate these uses with the County's service and circulation systems. The overall goals, policies and standards are set forth to physically plan the lands in the County in the best interest of the island's residents. Land Use is one of the principal focal points of public concern and policy. The Land Use Element provides the primary basis for direct control and guidance of publicly and privately owned resources. The request conforms to the following goals,policies ana standards of the General Plan Land Use and Economic Elements: • Designate and allocate land uses in appropriate proportions and mix and in keeping with the social, cultural and physical environments of the County. ■ Provide for commercial developments that maximize convenience to its users. ■ Provide commercial developments that complement the overall pattern of transportation and land usage within the island's regions, communities, and neighborhoods. ■ Commercial development shall maintain or improve the quality of the present environment through the consideration of visual, access, landscaping, and other design elements in their development.