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Pete Hoffmann, Chairman and Members of the County Council Page 3 The State Land Use designation for the subject property is Urban. The property is unclassified by the Land Study Bureau's Productivity Rating. The Hilo Community Development Plan (CDP), adopted in 1975, suggests residential uses in this area. However, this area is transitioning to higher density commercial type uses. The proposed change of zone would complement the existing commercial land uses that already exist in this area and will provide for an orderly development of the area. The project site consists of two contiguous parcels. Parcel 25 is approximately 19,607 square feet in size and improved with a two-story 2,555 square-foot dwelling, shed and landscaping. Parcel 26, approximately 20,164 square feet in size, is improved with a one-story 836-square foot dwelling, carport and landscaping. The land uses in the area are a mix of residential and commercial uses. Immediately adjacent properties, as well as surrounding properties, are zoned RS-10 and in single-family residential uses. Big Island Candies is located to the northeast of the project site and zoned CG-20. All utilities and services are available to the site. The site plan indicates two existing entrances along Kekuanaoa Street, which is improved with curb and sidewalk fronting the project site. Kekuanaoa Street currently has a right-of-way of approximately 50 feet, including 10-foot wide road widening setbacks fronting both parcels, recorded on October 26, 1992 and November 10, 1992. Manono Street is approximately 60-foot wide fronting parcel 25. Hinano Street is approximately 40-foot wide fronting parcel 26. The Department of Public Works (DPW) recommends improvements to the entire frontage of Hinano Street consisting of, but not limited to, pavement widening with concrete curb, gutter and sidewalk, drainage improvements, and any required utility relocation. The DPW further recommends that the existing hedge on the corner of Kekuanaoa Street and Manono Street be limited to a height of three feet and a "No Left Turn" sign be installed at each of the existing driveways along Kekuanaoa Street. All essential utilities are available to the project site. The project will connect to the existing County sewer system. Solid waste will be disposed of by commercial handlers. 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.