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r Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman and Members of the County Council Page 5 the residential population of Hilo. The proposed change of zone would complement the existing industrial and commercial land uses and will provide for an orderly development of the area. The Industrial-Commercial Mixed district (MCX) is a new zoning district, and according to Section 25-5-130, Hawaii County Zoning Code, would allow mixing of 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 project site is situated within close proximity to schools, commercial areas, employment centers and public safety services. Lands located southwest of the subject property bordered by Piilani, Mililani and Laukapu Streets in the vicinity of the Hoolulu Park Complex are zoned CG-7.5. The project site is located approximately two miles from the Hilo urban center where police, fire and emergency medical services are available. All utilities and services which are essential to accommodate urban development are or will be made available to the project site. According to the Department of Water Supply, water is available to the site through existing 8-inch waterlines along Kalanikoa and Kuawa Street fronting the property with a connection size subject to review and approval during the construction design phase of the proposed development. The applicant would be required to comply and meet with all applicable requirements of the Department of Public Works with respect to improvements along the entire frontage along Kalanikoa and Kuawa Streets. In addition, the applicant shall comply with all other applicable Department of Public Works requirements, including wastewater disposal and solid waste management. 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 the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), the project area is within Zone X, an area determined to be outside the 500-year flood plain. 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 previously 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.