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Stacy Higa, Chairman and Members of the County Council Page 3 The State Land Use designation for the subject property is Urban. 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 a relatively level approximately 21,050-square foot vacant parcel located between the Tracy Lewis Building (ML-20) to the north and the Tesoro Gas Station (ML-20) to the south on Kanoelehua Avenue. A single-family dwelling on the property was demolished in 1999 and the site is currently vacant. The land uses in the immediate area are a mix of commercial and industrial uses. Hilo International Airport is zoned ML-20 and located east of the property. Commercial and/or industrial uses nearby include warehousing, aviation related uses, and office buildings. There are MCX-zoned properties to the north and south of the site. All utilities and services are available to the site. Access to the project site is proposed from Kanoelehua Avenue, a State highway with six lanes and a divided median in the project area. Along this section of Kanoelehua Avenue, the right-of-way is 120 feet. There is a sidewalk fronting the project site. County water is available to the site. The project will connect to the County sewer system. Solid waste will be handled by commercial haulers. If required, the applicant shall prepare a Solid Waste Management Plan. Electricity and telephone services are available to the site. The property has no severe geological or topographical problems which cannot be rectified or which would render the land unusable. The project site is located within Zone "X", area determined to be outside the 500-year floodplain. All development generated storm run-off shall be disposed of on-site and not allowed onto adjacent properties or roadways.