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Communication 1047 Bill No. 334 Page 2 of 3 5. The Planning Director's favorable recommendation on this request is based on the following: • The Change of Zone request will conform to the goals, policies and standards of the General Plan Economic and Land Use Elements. • The Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG) Map component of the General Plan is representative of goals and policies that guide the coordinated growth and development of the County and establishes the basic urban and non-urban form for areas with the County. The project area is designated Industrial on the LUPAG map for this area and includes uses such as manufacturing and processing, wholesaling, large storage and transportation facilities and light industrial uses. • The State Land Use designation of the property is Urban. In 1975 the Hilo Community Development Plan (CDP) suggests retaining residential uses in this area, however, this proposed change of zone would compliment existing industrial and commercial land uses that already exist in the area and provide for orderly development of the area. • The project site is located within Zone X, areas determined to be outside the 500-year flood plain. • As the property was previously improved with a dwelling, no professional surveys were conducted on the site. The property is also located in an urban setting in close proximity to the airport and aviation-related uses. • The Change of Zone request is not contrary to Chapter 205A, Hawaii Revised Statutes relating to Coastal Zone Management as the subject property is not located within the Special Management Area and therefore will not be impacted by coastal hazard or beach erosion. No valued cultural, historical or natural resources exist on the property and there is no evidence of any traditional and customary native Hawaiian rights being practiced on the site. There is no record of a designated public access to the shoreline or mountain area that traverses the property. • Requisite of the Planning Director's favorable recommendation for the Change of Zone request, are thirteen (13) conditions contained in Bill No. 334 that outline specific requirements for the proposed project. At the October 18, 2006 Committee on Planning meeting no one appeared to present public testimony. Planning Director Yuen noted caution regarding location of this property being in proximity to the airport flight path and that the FAA may have concerns regarding this property. Mr. Yuen requested that a 30 foot height limit be required. Council Member Arakaki suggested a height limit of 35 feet which was agreed to by applicant, Mr. Ishii as well as Director Yuen. Director Yuen noted that the amendment could be inserted between Conditions "D" and "E" and renumbering the remaining paragraphs. Your Committee concurs with the Planning Commission and the Planning Director's favorable recommendation for approval of the Change of Zone request. PC REPORT NO. 11G