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variance. After securing the rezone time extension, the applicant will finalize subdivision improvements and secure building permits. Because the applicant is close to completing the project, the Planning Director recommends adding a condition to provide for an administrative time extension if additional time is needed beyond five years. Granting of the time extension amendments would not be contrary to the General Plan, Community Development Plan or Zoning Code. The original reasons for the approval of the change of zone are still applicable and the request is not contrary to these reasons. The zoning was originally approved in 1996 to provide additional land for commercial land uses in Hilo in close proximity to existing services. The applicant currently plans to construct a 120-bed assisted living facility and a commercial/retail building which are permitted uses in the Neighborhood Commercial (CN) zoning district with a Use Permit. The Housing Element of the General Plan encourages the construction of specially designed facilities or communities for elderly persons needing institutional care and small home care units for active elderly persons. The proposed assisted living facility will fulfill this need in the community and therefore is consistent with the General Plan. While the applicant's Master Plan was approved in 2021, the Planning Director recommends keeping Condition D in place should the development plans change prior to Final Plan Approval. Granting of the time extension would not be contrary to the original reasons for the granting of the change of zone. The proposed request will not unreasonably burden public agencies to provide infrastructure and utilities to the property. The Department of Public Works and Department of Health had no concerns regarding the request. Access to the property is currently provided via an unimproved driveway on Kahaopea Street near Kanoelehua, Avenue. This driveway is located just east of a road and utility easement that provides access to Parcel 30. The applicant plans to construct a 30-foot-wide driveway access further east on Kahaopea Street across from 'Awapuhi Street. Kahaopea Street is a County roadway with a 40-foot wide right-of-way and is paved with no sidewalks or curbs. Condition H of the ordinance requires improvements to Kahaopea Street. Department of Public Works has commented that they have no objections to the applicant's request for a time extension. According to the Hawaii Department of Transportation, Highways Division -2-