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Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman and Members of the County Council Page 5 The project has no severe geological or topographical problems which cannot be properly rectified or which would render the land unusable. The subject property is relatively level. According to the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), it is within Zone X, an area determined to be outside the 500-year flood plain. The subject property is also located.outside of any tsunami inundation area. Any new construction or improvements to the project area must comply with Chapter 27 of the County Code relating to Flood Hazard Control. The subject property has been previously developed with a residence and therefore, no endangered or threatened species of floral or fauna nor any archaeological sites are anticipated to be found on the subject property. To mitigate any potential noise and visual impacts to adjacent neighbors, a landscaping buffer is required in accordance with the Planning Department's Rule 17 and Plan Approval requirements to be determined during plan approval review. Based on the above findings, this request for a Change of Zone from a Single Family Residential (RS-10) to a Neighborhood Commercial (CN-10) zoned district would result in an appropriate land use pattern and further the convenience, necessity and general welfare of the public. For your favorable consideration, an amendment to Section 25-8-33, the City of Hilo Zone Map, of the County Zoning Code is transmitted. We are enclosing a copy of the application, a copy of the staff background and additional testimonies for your information. Sincerely, y Kevin M. Balog, Chairman Planning Commission LYamas02.PC Enclosures cc: Roy Takemoto, Esq. Dr. Douglas Yamashita Department of Public Works Department of Water Supply Kazu Hayashida, Director/DOT-Highways, Honolulu