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Heather Kimball, Council Chair and Members of the County Council September 15, 2023 Page 3 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, and standards of the General Plan Land Use Element: ■ Strive for diversification of the economy by strengthening existing industries and attracting new endeavors. ■ Allocate appropriate requested zoning in accordance with the existing or projected needs of the neighborhood, community, region, and County. ■ Zoning requests shall be reviewed with respect to General Plan designation, district goals, regional plans, State Land Use District, compatibility with adjacent zoned uses, availability of public services and utilities, access, and public need. The requested change of zone conforms to the General Plan Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG) Map. The Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG) Map component of the General Plan is a representation of the document's goals and policies to guide the coordinated growth and development of the County. It reflects a graphic depiction of the physical relationship among the various land uses. The LUPAG Map establishes the basic urban and non -urban form for areas within the County. The proposed Limited -Industrial (ML -20) zoning conforms to the LUPAG Map that designates the subject property (and surrounding area) as Industrial, which includes uses such as manufacturing and processing, wholesaling, large storage and transportation facilities, light industrial and industrial -commercial activities. Based on the preceding, the proposed ML -20 zoning would support businesses and industrial uses which are generally in support of but not necessarily compatible with those permitted activities and uses in other commercial districts. Given the industrial nature of.development adjacent to the project parcel, the proposed request would be consistent with the LUPAG designation, and the land use goals for this area.