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Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman and Members of the County Council Page 4 * Zone urban- and rural-types of uses in areas with ease of access to community services and employment centers and with adequate public utilities and facilities. * Allocate appropriate requested zoning in accordance with the existing or projected needs of neighborhood, community, region and County. * The County shall encourage the development and maintenance of communities meeting the needs of its residents in balance with the physical and social environment. * Zoning request 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. The proposed request would also complement the following goals and policies of the Commercial Element. Commercial Development * Provide for commercial developments that maximize convenience to users. * Provide commercial developments that complement the overall pattern of transportation and land usage within the island's regions, communities and neighborhoods. * Commercial facilities shall be developed in areas adequately served by necessary services, such as water, utilities, sewers and transportation systems. * Distribution of commercial areas shall be such as to best meet the demands of neighborhood, community and regional needs. * The development of commercial facilities should be designed to fit into the locale with minimal intrusion while providing [he desired services. Appropriate infrastructure and design concerns shall be incorporated into the review of such developments. Also, in the General Plan, a Coarse of Action for commercial development within the South Hilo District recommends that "Appropriately located commercial zoned lands shall be allocated as the need arises." This request would be consistent