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Stacy Higa, Chairman and Members of the County Council Page 3 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. The Project District (PD) development is intended to provide for a flexible and creative planning approach rather than specific land use designations. It will also allow for flexibility over time in the location of specific uses and mixes of structural alternatives. The planning approach would establish a continuity in land uses and designs while providing for a comprehensive network of infrastructural facilities and systems. A variety of uses as well as open space, parks, and other project uses are intended to be in accord with each individual Project District objective. A Project District is an amendment to Chapter 25, Zoning Code, which changes the district boundaries in accordance with the individual Project District. A Project District may be established whenever the public necessity and convenience and the general welfare require that a comprehensive planning approach for an area should be adopted in order to establish a continuity in land uses and designs while providing a comprehensive network of infrastructural facilities and systems. In addition, a Project District may only be established if the proposed district: (1) Is consistent with the intent and purpose of the Zoning Code and the County General Plan; and (2) Will not result in a substantial adverse impact upon the surrounding area, community or region. The Change of Zone Application from Open (0) and Agricultural 3 acres (A -3a) to a Project District (PD) zoned district is consistent with the intent and purpose of the goals, policies and standards of the General Plan Land Use and Economic Elements. The proposed development conforms to the Land Use, Single Family and Multi Family Residential and commercial sub elements, and Housing goals, policies, and standards of the General Plan. In addition, this proposed development is consistent with the Economic element of the General Plan in that the proposed development will provide additional and expanded employment opportunities for the residents of the area, as well as the entire island as a whole. The employment opportunities from the proposed development as a result of this zoning request will generate both short-term (construction) and long-term (operational) employment.