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Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman and Members of the County Council Page 4 Hilo and its surrounding region in close proximity to other similar commercial zoned districts and activities. The General Plan also provides the concept of mixed use zones to allow compatible commercial uses to mix with residential uses. Such mixed use zones are appropriate in areas of economic transition, such as older residential areas which are needed as sites for more intensive development and light industrial areas which are in demand as sites for commercial uses. The Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG) Map component of the General Plan is a representation of 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 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 Medium Density Urban Development. The Medium Density Urban Development designation includes uses such as village and neighborhood commercial and residential and related functions. The proposed use would be suitable and allow for the applicant's proposed business. The rezoning reclassification would be a reasonable expansion of commercial activities associated with this designation and the existing commercial uses in the area. The surrounding properties consist of a mix of residential commercial uses. The Hilo CDP recommends that portion of the Waiakea Houselots be retained in single family residential uses. However, it also recommends additional multiple family residential uses toward and along the westward side of the Manono Street-Hinano Street-Lanikaula Street-Kilauea Avenue-Kinoole Street area which is adjacent to or near the Wailoa State Recreation Area, the University, the Hilo Shopping Center and Kaiko'o Shopping Complex. The subject property is located in close proximity to schools, commercial areas, employment centers and public safety services. Since 1981, commercial activities have been developing from Piilani Street and moving southerly. Commercial establishments include retail stores, offices and restaurants. Approximately 200 feet north of the subject property is the Hawaii Government Employees Association (HGEA) office. Commercial establishments approximately 500 feet to the north of the subject property on Piilani Street include the Manono Mini Mart and Hilo Hooganji Mission. Hawaii Campers, Isemoto Contracting, and Mina's Lounge are located approximately 600 - 800 feet to the north of the subject property. Approximately 700 feet to the southeast of the subject property is [he future site of Big Island Candies, which was recently rezoned from RS-10 to CG-20 effective July 3, 1997. The project site is located