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Communication 560 Bill 248 Page 2 6. The mixed-uses proposed as part of this project include a total of 600 single-family and multi- family residential units, commercial space office and retail space (±350,000 sf), up to 150 units of transient accommodations and open space. Homes will be offered to sale beginning at $350,000.000. A linear park inclusive of bicycle and pedestrian walkways and areas for active recreational uses are also planned as part of this project. The applicant expects approximately a 10-year full build out period beginning in 2005 and ending in 2014. Access to the site is proposed primarily from the Ponahawai Street extension, which would be constructed by the developer prior to occupancy. The applicant has also proposed pedestrian connections to the project site to existing side streets. 8. All utilities and services are or as part of this project will made available to the property. 9. The Director, with specific conditions, recommends favorable approval to the Change of Zone based on the following findings: • The request is consistent with the intent and purpose of the Economic and Housing elements of the General Plan by providing both additional housing and employment varieties and opportu n i[ies. • The request is supportive of the Land Use element of General Plan. The current LUPAG designation for the parcel is Urban Expansion Area (UEA) and Medium Density Urban. The designation allows for a mix of uses including high, medium, low densities. The applicant has proposed consistent uses as part of the Project District. • The Project District application is in accordance with the Hawaii County Zoning Code, Chapter 25. Zoning for the parcel includes Agriculture I-Acre, Commercial Neighbor, Residential and Open. • The State of Hawaii ALISH Map identifies the part of land for this project as "unclassified" and a portion as "Prime Agricultural Land." The Land Use Study Bureau's Overall Soil Rating identify the soils on the subject parcel as "C" or "Fair," "D" or "Poor," and as "E" or "Very Poor." • The approval of the Change of Zone Request will not be violative of Chapter 205A, Hawaii Revised Statutes. The property is not situated within the Special Management Area. • On the subject parcel, the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) identifies the Aleniao Stream drainage channel as within the floodway or in Zone "AE". A secondary drainage-way located in the middle portion of property is designated as within the special flood hazard area or in Zone "A." As a result, the applicant has proposed open space and mitigation measures to address the flood areas. Also no construction of residential or substantial buildings will be allowed in these two areas. The remainder of the parcel is identified as in Zone "X" or outside the 500-year flood plain.