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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman <br /> and Members of the County Council <br /> Page 3 <br /> <br /> <br /> * Economic development and improvement shall be in balance with the physical <br /> and social environments of the island of Hawaii. <br /> <br /> * The County of Hawaii shall strive for diversity and stability in its economic <br /> system. <br /> <br /> * The County shall provide an economic environment which allows new, <br /> expanded, or improved economic opportunities that are compatible with the <br /> County's natural and social environment. <br /> <br /> * The County of Hawaii shall strive for an economic climate which provides its <br /> residents an opportunity for choice of occupation. <br /> <br /> * The County of Hawaii shall encourage the development of a visitor industry <br /> which is consistent with the social, physical and economic goals of the residents <br /> of the County. <br /> <br /> The proposed request would also complement the following goals and policies <br /> of the Commercial Element. <br /> <br /> Commercial Development <br /> <br /> * Provide for commercial developments that maximize convenience to users. <br /> <br /> * Provide commercial developments that complement the overall pattern of <br /> transportation and land usage within the island's regions, communities and <br /> neighborhoods. <br /> <br /> * Commercial facilities shall be developed in areas adequately served by <br /> necessary services, such as water, utilities, sewers and transportation systems. <br /> <br /> * Distribution of commercial areas shall be such as to best meet the demands of <br /> neighborhood, community and regional needs. <br /> <br /> * The development of commercial facilities should be designed to fit into the <br /> locale with minimal intrusion while providing the desired services. Appropriate <br /> infrastructure and design concerns shall be incorporated into the review of such <br /> developments. <br />