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Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman and Members of the County Council Page 5 uses. However, this area is transitioning to commercial and light industrial uses. The advantage of this area is its location in close proximity to water, air transportation terminals, harbor facilities and the residential population of Hilo. The proposed change of zone would complement the existing industrial and commercial land uses that already exist in this area and will provide for an orderly development of the area. The current revisions to the General Plan LUPAG Map propose to redesignate a portion of the Waiakea House Lots to Industrial as the area is transitioning to industrial - commercial in character. The area bordered by Laukapu Street-Piilani Street-Hualani Street is proposed for redesignation from Low Density Urban to Industrial Area. The area bordered by Lanikaula Street-Laukapu Street-Hualani Street-Kalanikoa Street is proposed for redesignation from Low Density Urban to Industrial Area. The area bordered by Lanikaula Street-Mililani Street-Hualani Street-Laukapu Street is proposed for redesignation from Low Density Urban to Medium Density Urban for higher density residential uses and commercial activities. The MCX zoning areas that were approved or pending with the County Council are primarily along the west side of Kanoelehua Avenue. The proposed MCX zoning for the project area will complement the current General Plan LUPAG Map as well as the current revisions to the General Plan LUPAG Map. The MCX zoning designation was created when the Zoning Code was amended in 1996. In accordance with Section 25-5-130, Hawaii County Zoning Code, this district would allow a mix of light industrial and commercial uses. The intent is to provide for areas of diversified businesses and employment opportunities by permitting a broad range of uses, without exposing non -industrial uses to unsafe and unhealthy environments. The property is vacant and is considered public lands, As such, the applicant is required by law to sell the lease(s) by public auction and award the lease(s) to the highest bidder. Until such time, the specific use or uses of the site cannot be determined until the lease(s) are awarded. Surrounding uses are a mix of residential, light industrial and commercial uses. The immediate adjacent property to the south and west are lands zoned RS -10 and in residential uses. The immediate adjacent property to the north, on the comer of Kanoelehua and Kekuanaoa Avenue is the site of Aloha Petroleum self -serve station on ML -20 zoned lands. To the east across Kanoelehua Avenue is the Hilo International Airport on lands zoned ML -20 - Conditions of approval will be added to mitigate and minimize potential impacts to surrounding properties. As a condition of approval, the applicant would be required to comply with the requirements of minimum yards as set forth by Section 25-5-136