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• R Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman and Members of the County Council Page 4 the LUPAG Map which designates the area for High Density Urban Development. This High Density designation allows for commercial, multiple residential and related services. The proposed site would be suitable and allow for the applicant's proposed commercial uses. The rezoning reclassification would be a reasonable expansion of commercial activities associated with this designation and the existing commercial uses in the area. Although the Hilo Community Development Plan (CDP) Zone Guide Map adopted in 1975 suggested the retention of Multi Family Residential (R-4) zoning, there has been increasing demand for additional commercial-zoned lands. This is reflected by the various change of zone requests approved along Mohouli Street and Kinoole Street. The proposed change of zone would, therefore, complement the existing commercial land uses, be consistent with the transition from residential to commercial that is occurring in the immediate vicinity and provide for an orderly commercial development of the area. The project site is situated within close proximity to schools, commercial areas, employment centers and public safety services. The surrounding properties consist of a mixture of commercial and residential uses. The project site is located less than one mile from the Hilo urban center where police, fire and emergency medical services are available. Adjacent surrounding lands are zoned RD-3.75, CO-20 and CG-20 and includes single family dwellings and commercial establishments. The adjacent property to the east is zoned CO-20 and is the site of the Mohouli Professional Building (Hilo Orthopedic Center). Directly to the south of the subject property are properties zoned RD-3.75 with single family dwellings. Also to the south of the property is a parcel zoned CO-20, site of Hilo Audio. Chiefess Kapiolani School is situated to the north/northwest of the property across Mohouli Street. Along Mohouli Street and Kinoole Street near the subject property, the following commercial rezonings have been approved: A. TMK: 2-2-21:14, RS-10 to CO-20, Ordinance No. 87 4 (REZ 548) effective 2/2/87 to Koreaki Iwashita, presently the site of the Hilo Law Center. B. TMK: 2-2-21:31, RS-10 to CG-20, Ordinance No. 91 16 (REZ 679) effective 2/22/91, presently the site of Hilo Radiator and Glass Shop. C. TMK: 2-2-21: 7, 46, CO-20 to CG-20, Ordinance No. 93 101 (REZ 746) effective 10/8/93, presently the site of Hilo Audio.