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Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman and Members of the County Council Page 3 • Development of a project that is sensitive to the cultural, historic and environmental conditions of the site and surrounding area. • Providing for expanded commercial/retail services and employment opportunities for the North Kona area in a manner that improves the economic and social well-being of the community. The Conceptual Development Plan provides for approximately 150,000 square feet of commercial space with larger commercial-retail outlets located near the project entry complemented by smaller retail shops centered on a pedestrian mall. Potential users include large retail outlets, specialty shops, restaurants, offices, theaters, day care center and other community service facilities. It is envisioned that commercial "pads" will be provided for lease or sale according to the Preliminary Subdivision Plan. The plan is organized on a circulation system that provides for efficient ingress and egress to all use areas and relates to the long-range circulation plans for the property. Although specific plans for the applicant's property mauka of the project site have not been developed at this time, future development in the remaining portions of the Mohala project will consist primarily of residential uses. The circulation configuration for the project site is based on a preliminary plan which is expected to be updated over time as more detailed site information and program information of the specific uses are known. The proposed change of zone request would be consistent with the Land Use Element of the General Plan. Land use is one of the principal focal points of public concern and policy. The Land Use Element provides the primary basis for direct control and guidance of publicly and privately owned resources. It is also intended to be used as a policy guide for the coordinated growth and development of all sectors of the County. It sets forth goals, policies, standards and courses of action to accommodate growth without congestion, to designate and preserve the lands needed for residential use, commercial and visitor services, industry, agriculture and open space, and to coordinate these uses with the County's service and circulation systems. The overall Land Use goals, policies and standards are set forth to physically plan the lands in the County in the best interest of the island's residents. These state the following: Land Use Element * Designate and allocate land uses in appropriate proportions and mix and in keeping with the social, cultural and physical environments of the County.