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Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman and Members of the County Council Page 3 designation may allow Village Commercial uses. Although the Kailua Village Master Plan has designated the area for Residential Use, the size and location of the subject property is not suitable for residential development. The Kailua Village Master Plan land use recommendation is to "Provide small lot office and neighborhood convenience commercial." In addition, there is a doctor's office on the adjacent property to the north of the subject parcel. The subject property is located on the outskirts of the commercial area of Kailua-Kona, within close proximity to existing services and facilities, but in an area where no other commercial zones exist. The property is surrounded by scattered residential communities, and the proposed office building will serve residents of these communities. Thus, the proposed change of zone will provide a convenience to neighboring residents, without placing a burden on public agencies to provide costly infrastructure improvements. The immediately adjacent properties are sparsely populated and the proposed increase in traffic to the site should not create a nuisance to the neighbors. Although the traffic on Hualalai Road is already high, the proposed use is small enough that it should not cause a significant increase in the level of service at the Queen Ka'ahumanu Highway/Hualalai Road intersection. Concerns over adequate sight distance can be mitigated through appropriate conditions of approval. In addition, the building will be designed to provide adequate on-site parking and internal circulation, and there are no valuable historical or natural resources which will be adversely impacted by this development. Adequate public services and utilities are available to accommodate the proposed development. Water, electricity and other essential utilities are available to accommodate the proposed commercial use of the property. The applicant will be required to address agency concerns regarding adequate access to and sight distance along Hualalai Road through conditions of approval of this change of zone request. The wastewater disposal system and any drainage improvements will be designed in accordance with applicable State and County standards, and will be carefully reviewed during the Plan Approval process for development. Fire, police, emergency and medical services are located in Kailua-Kona, approximately one and one half mile north of the subject property. Adequate access is available to accommodate the proposed use. According to the traffic analysis submitted by the applicant, the level of service will not significantly decline as a result of the project. The Department of Public Works has determined that the proposed use is large enough to cause a significant impact on traffic. However, the Department will require substantial improvements to enhance the sight distance along the Hualalai Road frontage of the property. These improvements are intended to ensure safe vehicular access to the new building, as well as the safety of passing traffic.