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&Su i0l.pkW17/98 COUNTY OF HAWAII PLANNING DEPARTMENT BACKGROUND REPORT SEAWIND HOLDING, INC. CHANGE OF .O APPLICATION F .98-6) SEAWIND HOLDING, INC. has submitted an application for a Change of Zone by changing the district classification from Single Family Residential (RS-10) to Industrial- Commercial Mixed (MCX-20) for approximately 21,050 square feet of land. The property is located on the west side of Kanoelehua Avenue approximately 200 feet north of its intersection with Lanikaula Street and adjacent to Osaka's Restaurant, Waiakea House Lots, Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawaii, TMK: 2-2-37:29. GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Land Ownership: The landowner of the subject property is George Norio Murata and Masuko Murata. By letter of authorization, the Muratas have granted permission to Seawind Holding Inc. to apply for the subject application. APPLICANT'S REQUEST 2. Request: The applicant is requesting the Industrial-Commercial Mixed (MCX-20) designation to allow mixed industrial-commercial uses on his property. The Industrial- Commercial Mixed district (MCX) is a new zoning district, and according to Section 25- 5-130 of the Hawaii County Zoning Code, would allow the mixing of industrial and commercial uses. The intent is to provide for areas of diversified businesses and employment opportunities by permitting a broad range of uses, without exposing non- industrial uses to unsafe and unhealthy environments. The existing approximately 1,000-square foot two-story dwelling, garage, and outbuilding on the property will be removed, and an approximately 7,968-square-foot building will be constructed in its place. The applicant proposes to improve the landscaping, and lease the building for a convenience store, restaurant, and/or retail outlets. 3. Conceptual Plan: According to the site plan, the applicant proposes to construct an approximately 7,968-square foot building with 20 paved parking stalls. Also proposed is