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Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman and Members of the County Council Page 5 coordinated growth and development of the County. It reflects a graphic depiction of the physical relationship among the various land uses. The LUPAG Map establishes the basic urban and non-urban form for areas within the County. The project area is designated High Density Urban Development and Urban Expansion. High Density Urban Development allows for commercial, multiple residential and related services (general and office commercial; multiple residential - up to 87 units per acre), and Urban Expansion allows for a mix of high density, medium density, low density, industrial and/or open designations in areas where new settlements may be desirable. The proposed development may be permitted provided that applicable goals, polices and standards of the General Plan are met. This proposed commercial development will provide the framework of a concentration of urban activities occurring in an orderly manner commensurate with the provision of necessary infrastructure. Therefore, it is determined that the request is consistent with the High Density Urban Development and Urban Expansion form depicted on the LUPAG Map for this area of North Kona. It should be pointed out that the State Land Use Commission approved with conditions a portion, approximately 432.91 acres of land, of the County of Hawaii's petitioned area of 955.78 acres for a State Land Use Boundary Amendment from Agricultural to Urban District. The subject parcels 6 and 7 consisting of a total of 137.91 acres, which includes the project area, is a portion of the reclassified Urban district. The General Plan further states that areas to be considered for rezoning "shall have basic improvements and amenities necessary for immediate use." The applicant will install curb, gutter, and sidewalk improvements meeting with the requirements of the Department of Public Works. All other essential utilities and services can and will be made available to the development, including connection to the Kealakehe Wastewater Treatment System. The Kona Regional Plan Land Use Concept Map designates this area for General Commercial uses. This request is consistent with the urban form depicted on the LUPAG Map for this area of Kona.