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The Honorable Chairman Holeka Goro Inaba and Members of the County Council County of Hawaii February 17, 2025 Page 3 According to the Zoning Code, the CN district applies to strategically located centers suitable for commercial activities which shall be of such size and shape as will accommodate a compact shopping center which supplies goods and services to a residential or working population on a frequent need or convenience basis. This district is distinguished from a central commercial district which provides general business and broad services to a city or region. The proposed development is consistent with providing services to a residential or working population; thus, the request is consistent with the surrounding land use pattern and the intent of the zoning designation. 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 and policies of the General Plan Land Use Element: ■ Allocate appropriate, requested zoning in accordance with the existing or projected needs of 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. ■ Achieve a broader diversification of local industries by providing opportunities for new industries and strengthening existing industries. ■ 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.