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<br /> ` < <br /> * Buffer zones shall be established between industrial and adjacent non compatible <br /> uses of land. <br /> * The County shall identify sites suitable for future industrial activities <br /> ,ggrirultural Element <br /> * Protect and encourage the intensive utilization of the County's important <br /> agricultural lands. <br /> * Identify, protect and maintain important agriculture lands on the island of <br /> Hawaii. <br /> * The compatibility of agricultural and non-agricultural uses should be carefully <br /> reviewed and where appropriate, buffers required. <br /> * Rural-style residential-agricultural developments, such as new small-scale rural <br /> communities or extensions of existing rural communities, shall be encouraged in <br /> appropriate locations. <br /> * The county shall encourage the development and maintenance of communities <br /> meeting the needs of its residents in balance with the physical and social <br /> environment. <br /> 11. General Plan LUPAG iv1AP: Industrial Area. Since 1971, the area of the old Puna <br /> Sugar Mill has been designated as Industrial Area. During the 1989 General Plan <br /> Comprehensive Review, the Industrial Area designation was expanded by redesignating <br /> lands in the vicinity from Intensive Agricultural and Orchards to Industrial. This area <br /> was considered for industrial expansion as a variety of industrial uses have been <br /> established in the vicinity through the Special Permit process. The County had <br /> determined that the industrial designation would promote and encourage additional <br /> utilization of the area. Also, in 1989, it was observed that traffic patterns already <br /> indicated tremendous movement across the Puna -South Hilo District boundary. <br /> Keaau is inclose proximity to the City of Hilo and has an excellent transportation link <br /> via the Volcano Highway-Kanoelehua Avenue. In addition, Keaau provides a natural <br /> focal point provided by the highway system that could result in the concentration of <br /> additional goods and services at Keaau. To facilitate this growth, also during the 1989 <br /> -5- <br /> <br />