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Stacy Higa, Chairman and Members of the County Council Page 3 The Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG) Map component of the General Plan is a representation of the document's goals and policies to guide the coordinated growth and development of the County. It reflects a graphic depiction of the physical relationship among the various land uses. The LUPAG Map establishes the basic urban and non-urban form for areas within the County. The project area is designated Industrial on the LUPAG Map. This industrial designation includes uses such as manufacturing and processing, wholesaling, large storage and transportation facilities and light industrial uses. The MCX zoning would be consistent with the Industrial designation on the LUPAG Map for this area of Hilo. The applicant proposes to establish a mix of commercial and light industrial type of use, which would be suitable in this area. The State Land Use designation for the property is Urban. The property is designated Llrban by the Land Study Bureau's Productivity Rating. The Hilo Community Development Plan (CDP) adopted in 1975 suggests the retention of residential uses in this area. However, this area is transitioning to commercial and light industrial uses. The advantage of this area is its location in close proximity to water, air transportation terminals, harbor facilities and the residential population of Hilo. The proposed change of zone would complement the existing industrial and commercial land uses that already exist in this area and will provide for an orderly development of the area. The MCX zoning designation was created when the Zoning Code was amended in 1996. In accordance with Section 25-5-130, Hawaii County Zoning Code, this district would allow a mix of light 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 property is an improved, approximately 28,264-square foot property on the corner of Kawili Street and the unimproved extension of Kalanikoa Street. The property is the site of Anna's Lounge, Ryan's Restaurant, and office uses towards the rear of the site. Land uses in the immediate area are a mix of commercial and industrial uses. Hilo hrternational Airport is zoned ML-20 and located northeast of the property. The property is bordered on the east by an auto supply store, and Kamaaina Motors is located across Kawili Street to the south. The closest residences are located to the rear of the property on East Lanikaula Street. Lands to the west in the general vicinity are zoned RS-10. TMK: 2-2-49: 261ocated northeast of the property was rezoned from RS- ] 0 to MCX-20 by Chdinance No. OS Ol effective January I I, 2005. All utilities and services are available to the site. Access to the project site is proposed from Kawili Street, a County roadway classified as a secondary arterial of 80 feet width. Kawili Street has 8-10 foot shoulders on the south side, and 4-6 foot