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Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman and Members of the County Council Page 3 residence. The applicants propose an open cafe sitting area situated at the front of the proposed store and coffee/deli shop. Existing landscaped garden with planter, wooden fencing, outdoor umbrellas and concrete walkway are situated along the comer frontage of Kekuanaoa Avenue and Kalanikoa Street. The applicants will continue to reside in the existing two-story dwelling and will operate the proposed project. As previously mentioned, the Arquero's U -Drive, a taxi service, was previously established on the subject property by the former landowners. The Arquero's U -Drive office and operations were established in the 1960's, prior to the adoption of the Zoning Code in 1967 and therefore, operated under the nonconforming provisions of the Zoning Code. The proposed change of zone request would be consistent with the Land Use Element of the General Plan. Land use is one of the principal focal points of public concern and policy. The Land Use Element provides the primary basis for direct control and guidance of publicly and privately owned resources. It is also intended to be used as a policy guide for the coordinated growth and development of all sectors of the County. It sets forth goals, policies, standards and courses of action to accommodate growth without congestion, to designate and preserve the lands needed for residential use, commercial and visitor services, industry, agriculture and open space, and to coordinate these uses with the County's service and circulation systems. The overall Land Use goals, policies and standards are set forth to physically plan the lands in the County in the best interest of the island's residents. These state the following: * 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.