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Stacy Higa, Chairman and Members of the County Council Page 2 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 such a comprehensive policy analysis approach that evaluations and decisions can be made to better time and stage developments to achieve growth determined by the General Plan and related planning documents. The implications of these evaluations and decisions must be also considered as they may have an impact on similar areas in the County, but ultimately, on the future development of the whole island. 'The proposed change of zone request from RS-10 to CN-10 would further the County's goals of providing an economic environment which allows new or existing businesses to expand and diversify the County's economic base, and also increase choice of occupations. The proposed use would be consistent with the following goals, policies and standards of the Economic, Land Use and Commercial Elements of the General Plan. Economic Element: • Provide residents with opportunities to improve their quality of life through economic development that enhances the County's natural and social environments. • Economic development and improvement shall be in balance with the physical, social and cultural environments of the island of Hawaii. • Strive for diversity and stability in its economic system. • Provide an economic environment that allows new, expanded, or improved economic opportunities that are compatible with the County's cultural, natural and social environment. • Strive for an economic climate that provides its residents an opportunity for choice of occupation. • Strive for diversification of the economy by strengthening existing industries and attracting new endeavors. The applicant will be providing residents who live in this area of South Hilo with more opportunities for commercial services and employment.