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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Stacy Higa, Chairman <br /> and Members of the County Council <br /> Page 5 <br /> <br /> zoned V-.75. Additionally, there have been several properties in the area that have been <br /> rezoned for commercial uses. <br /> <br /> The proposed change of zone would, therefore, complement the existing <br /> commercial land uses, be consistent with the transition from residential to commercial <br /> occurring in the immediate vicinity and provide for an orderly commercial development <br /> of the area. <br /> <br /> The property is located within an area adequately served with essential services <br /> and facilities such as water, sewer, transportation systems and other utilities. The <br /> property is connected to County water and to the County's sewer system. The applicant <br /> will be required to prepare a Solid Waste Management Plan and submit it to the <br /> Department of Environmental Management for its review and approval. All other <br /> essential utilities and services are available to the property. <br /> <br /> As the request is a change from a Residential (RS-10) zoned district to a <br /> Commercial (CN-20) zoned district, various requirements are being imposed in order to <br /> bring the existing infrastructure up to commercial standards. A paved driveway and <br /> parking area shall be installed for the commercial uses. Further, to mitigate any potential <br /> noise and visual impacts to adjacent neighbors, a landscaping buffer shall be provided in <br /> accordance with the Planning Department's Rule 17 and Plan Approval requirements. <br /> This mitigation measure will ensure that any proposed commercial uses fit into the locale <br /> with minimal intrusion while providing the desired services. <br /> <br /> Existing access to the property is from Manono Street, which has a 50-foot wide <br /> right-of-way with 20 to 22-foot wide pavement and paved shoulders. According to the <br /> City of Hilo Zone Map, Manono Street is proposed to be increased to a 60-foot wide <br /> right-of-way and, therefore, the applicant will be required to provide a 5-foot wide future <br /> road-widening strip along the Manono Street frontage of the property. The applicant will <br /> be required to provide full improvements to the entire frontage along Manono Street <br /> consisting of, but not limited to, pavement widening with concrete curb, gutter and <br /> sidewalk, drainage improvements, and any required utility relocation. Additionally, <br /> access to Manono Street will be limited to a single location. As a result of the proposed <br /> new roadway improvements, any increase in traffic at the site generated by commercial <br /> uses can be accommodated. <br />