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Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman and Members of the County Council Page 5 All utilities and services are or will be made available to the project site which are essential to accommodate urban development. The principal access to the proposed development would be provided from the Kanoelehua Avenue, which is under the jurisdiction of the State Department of Transportation -Highways Division. The State has informed us that the Kanoelehua Widening project will add an additional outbound lane with concrete curbs and sidewalks fronting the subject parcel. This project is scheduled to be advertised for bids within the next couple of months. The applicant would be required to comply and meet with all applicable requirements of the Department of Transportation -Highways Division, including construction of driveway access and the construction of all sidewalk areas affected by the driveway access. In addition, the applicant shall comply with all applicable Department of Public Works requirements, including wastewater disposal and solid waste management. The Department of Water Supply stated that water would be available from an existing 12-inch waterline along Kanoelehua Avenue by constructing necessary water improvements. As a result of new roadway improvements and based on the fact that the existing business is within a half mile of the new location, it is not anticipated that the proposed relocation of the business will create a significant increase in traffic in the area. All other utilities and services are available to the subject property. The project area has no severe geological or topographical problems which cannot be properly rectified or which would render the land unusable. The subject property is relatively level. According to [he Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), the project area is within Zone X, an area determined to be outside the 500-year flood plain. The project area is also located outside of any tsunami inundation area. Any new construction or improvements to the project area must comply with Chapter 27 of the County Code relating to Flood Hazard Control. The subject property has been developed and therefore, no endangered or threatened species of floral or fauna nor any archaeological sites are anticipated to be found on the subject property. Finally, as there are existing single family residences adjacent to the subject area. To mitigate any potential noise and visual impacts, it is recommended that a landscaping buffer, to be determined during plan approval review, be established along side property boundaries. Based on the above findings, this request for a Change of Zone from a Single Family Residential (RS-10) to a Light Industrial (ML-20) would result in an appropriate land use pattern and further the convenience, necessity and general welfare of the public.