COM 0788.000 2002-2004 - Laserfiche WebLink

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Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman and Members of the County Council Page 6 The proposed request from an Agricultural (A -5a) to a Single Family Residential - 20,000 square feet (RS -20) zoned district will conform to the following goals, policies and standards of the Land Use and Residential Elements of the General Plan. In order to consider an area for any type of zoning designation, the applicable goals, policies and standards of the General Plan must be adequately addressed. It is only through a comprehensive policy analysis approach that evaluations and decisions can be made to better time or stage developments to achieve quality growth. The implications of these evaluations and decisions must also be considered as they may have an impact on other similar areas in the County. The proposed request conforms to the following goals, policies and standards of the Land Use Element of the General Plan: LAND USE * Designate and allocate land uses in appropriate proportions and mix and in keeping with the social, cultural and physical environments of the County. * 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 requests 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. Approval of this request would also compliment the following goals and policies of the Single Family Residential Element of the General Plan: SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL To maximize choices of single-family residential lots and/or housing for residents of the County. To ensure compatible uses within and adjacent to single-family residential zoned areas.