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Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman and Members of the County Council Page 4 * The County shall identify sites suitable for future industrial activities. The Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG) Map component of the General Plan represents the document's goals, policies, standards and courses of action to guide the coordinated growth and development of the County. It reflects a graphic depiction of the spatial relationships among various land uses and the expressed policy statements of the document itself. The LUPAG Map, in essence, establishes the basic land use pattern for areas within the County. The subject rezoning action conforms to the LUPAG Map which designates the area for Industrial. This Industrial designation includes uses such as manufacturing and processing, wholesaling, large storage and transportation facilities and light industrial uses. The proposed site would be suitable and allow for the applicant's proposed variety of businesses. The rezoning reclassification would be a reasonable expansion of industrial activities associated with this designation and the existing industrial uses in the area. This Industrial designation fronts Kanoelehua Avenue from Kuawa Street (makai) to Puainako Street (mauka), including the eastern side (airport) of Kanoelehua Avenue. The surrounding properties consist of a mixture of industrial and residential uses. Although the Hilo Community Development Plan (CDP) Zone Guide Map adopted in 1975 suggested the retention of Single Family Residential (RS-10) zoning, there has been increasing demand to provide for additional industrial-zoned lands. This is reflected by the various change of zone requests approved along Kanoelehua Avenue and Kalanikoa Street (one street west of Kanoelehua Avenue). 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, therefore, complement the existing industrial land uses, be consistent with the transition that is occurring in the immediate vicinity and provide for an orderly industrial development of the area. The project site is situated within close proximity to schools, commercial areas, employment centers and public safety services. The project site is located approximately two miles from the Hilo urban center where police, fire and emergency medical services are available. All utilities and services are or will be made available to the project site which are essential to accommodate urban development. The principal access to the proposed development would be provided from Kanoelehua Avenue, which is under the jurisdiction of the State Department of Transportation -Highways Division. According to the State Department of Transportation, Highways Division, the Kanoelehua Widening project will add an additional southbound lane with concrete curbs and