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Ms. Bobby Jean Leithead-Todd May 15, 2001 Page 3 Land uses are designated generally on the map in reference to the following categories:..." (Italics added) The General Plan goes on to list the various Urban and Rural Designations. But by its own terms, the land use pattern and the LUPAG map is intended to show a "broad, flexible design," indicating only the "general location of various land uses in relation to each other." Uses are only designated "generally" on the map by category. The LUPAG map clearly is not intended for use as aparcel-by-parcel delineation of use limitations. It can be argued that where streets are used as boundaries, this should provide precise use limitations for adjacent properties. However, it is apparent that the map is not scaled to provide that degree of accuracy. Indeed, the streets are not even marked or identified. The current Planning Director, Mr. Christopher J. Yuen, in his Apri127, 2001 letter to Corporation Counsel Lincoln Ashida, notes that "there are many instances where zoning has been allowed that is not precisely consistent with the LUPAG, if you try to precisely scale the map." This includes areas such as parts of the Kona Industrial subdivision and the Ritz-Carlton Hotel. If the map is not scaled for this level of accuracy, then even the accuracy of the supposed streets is in question. Even if one wanted to use the map for parcel-by-parcel categorization, it simply is not scaled to do so. It can be argued that the history of the Plaza specifically identifies Puainako as the boundary between areas. However, if the purpose of the LUPAG map is to show the "general" location of various intended land uses, and not specific parcel status, then it should be used in a general way, especially regarding lots which are on the boundary lines. This parcel is definitely on the boundary line. Puainako Street may tell you where the line is, but the general plan says the line is still general, broad and flexible in its application. For parcels such as this, it would be convenient but probably a misuse of the LUPAG map to simplistically say, "can't even consider it, would not conform to and implement the general plan." The General Plan and LUPAG map actually show this lot adjacent to the very edge of the generally shown high density area. In such a situation, it falls to the Planning Director to advise the Council on whether upzoning of this particular parcel would conform to the general plan, as expressed by the general outlines of the designated use areas. .