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Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman and Members of the County Council Page 2 Meadows, a 33-lot subdivision to the west of the property, and Kahalani Estates, a 26-lot subdivision to the north of the property. The reclassification action would also achieve the following goals, objectives and/or policies articulated in the Hawaii State Plan: a. Achieve a strong, viable economy, characterized by stability, diversity and growth that enables the fulfillment of the needs and expectations of Hawaii's present and future generations. b. Encourage urban developments in close proximity to existing services and facilities. The applicant is concurrently applying for a Change of Zone from an Agricultural 10-acres (A-l0a) to a Single Family Residential-15,000 square feet (RS-15). The Urban boundary request would be consistent with the Housing Goals and Policies of the Hawaii County General Plan by creating residential housing opportunities. The request also conforms to the General Plan Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG) Map which designates this area for Urban Expansion. Urban Expansion Area allows for a mix of high density, medium density, low density, industrial and/or open designations in areas where new settlements may be desirable, but where the specific settlement pattern and mix of uses have not yet been determined. This request is to allow an urban development, a planned low-density residential subdivision. Low Density Urban Development is defined as Residential uses at a density of four units per acre and certain neighborhood commercial uses are permitted within this designation. The LUPAG Map component of the General Plan is a representation of the document's goals, policies, standards and courses of action. It is also a graphic depiction of the physical relationship between the various land uses. The LUPAG Map establishes the basic urban and non-urban form for areas within the County. The area under consideration is consistent with the urban form established for this section of the City of Hilo as depicted on the LUPAG Map. The property is situated approximately 4 miles from the urban retail/employment center of Hilo and, thereby, conforms with the Land Use Commission Rules which encourages urban developments in close proximity to existing developments and in close proximity to existing services and facilities. The property is or will be provided with all utilities and services which are essential to accommodate urban development. According to the Department of Water Supply, the existing 8-inch waterline along Kupulau Road and Koaniani Street adjoining the property cannot support the proposed applications. However, upon completion of the proposed Waiakea Homesteads Water System Improvements, water will be available for the proposed project. These improvements include waterline interconnections from Hoomalu Street to Mona Loop and along Haihai Street from Ainaola Drive to Hoomalu Street. Although the Department is in the process of designing these water systems, there is no time schedule set for completion." The Department of Water Supply has indicated that the water commitment for the 25 additional lots may be issued upon remittance of a water commitment deposit. Kupulau Road is a County dedicable road in good condition, with paved shoulders and swales within an approximate 28-foot pavement within a 40-foot right-of--way. A 40-foot future road widening is proposed for the mauka portion