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Pete Hoffinann, 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 property is a relatively level approximately 21,050-square foot vacant parcel. There is a remnant concrete foundation and steps from an abandoned single-family residential dwelling which was demolished. The remaining portion of the parcel consists of overgrown weeds and shrubs. The land uses in the immediate azea aze 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 wazehousing, aviation related uses, and office buildings. Immediately adjacent properties are zoned MCX-20 to the north, RS-10 to the west and RS-10 and ML-10 to the south. The adjacent property to the north was zoned MCX-20 under Ordinance No. 03 84 effective June 5, 2003. 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. Along this section of Kanoelehua Avenue, the right-of--way is 120 feet. There are curb, gutter and sidewalk improvements along the property frontage. County water is available to the site. The project will connect to the County sewer system. Solid waste will be handled by commercial haulers. 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 deterrnined to be outside the 500-year floodplain. Al] development generated storm run-off shall be disposed of on-site and not allowed onto adjacent properties or roadways.