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4. Previous Establishment: Orchids of Hawaii, a floricultural business, was previously established on the subject property by the landowners from 1945 until 1985. The Orchids of Hawaii commercial-office, commercial-retail and storage/packing areas operated under the nonconforming provisions of the Zoning Code as the operations were established prior to 1967. The business was oriented to the visitor industry as well as the residents of the County. Visitors to the previous floricultural business on the subject property were transported by buses and cars via Hinano Street. An architecture office was also established on the site and has been continuing its nonconforming use on the subject property. It should be noted that Paradise Plants Home & Garden Center established its operation on the subject property sometime in 1985 and since December 1996, has moved to another location. PROPOSED ACTION OBJECTIVES 5. Big Island Candies, Inc., a Hawaii corporation, is seeking to develop a new facility and relocate its existing retail and production operations to the subject property. Since 1977, Big Island Candies, Inc. has been retailing deluxe cookies, baked products and candies to visitors and island residents. The present Big Island Candies facility, located on the mauka side of Kalanianaole Street within the Kalanianaole Industrial area since 1989, is not readily suitable for its existing and planned operations. The present location is too small to allow for expansion, the existing building layout is inefficient and traffic egress to Kalanianaole Street is often difficult. The proposed amendment to the General Plan Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG) Map would allow appropriate urban lands for commercial development, thereby contributing to the growth and economic vitality of Hilo and the surrounding community. In addition, the redesignation would allow Big Island Candies, Inc. to meet their following objectives: * Production. Provide adequate space to produce additional local goods (e.g., dairy or pastry products) and optimize production efficiency. * Retail. Expand Big Island Candies, Inc.'s retail line and provide potential retail lease space for compatible businesses. -2-