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Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman and Members of the County Council Page 2 Road and include the 76 Service Station, U.S. Post Office and Hara Store. Surrounding properties to the north, south and east mainly consist of single family residences From a land use perspective, it is feasible to expand urban development within this particular area of Kurtistown which is located in the vicinity of existing residential neighborhoods approximately two miles from Keaau Town Center. The lands in this area can be characterized by "city-like" concentrations of people, structures, streets, urban level of services and other related land uses. Furthermore, an Urban reclassification would complement the existing and future land activities of the surrounding properties. Therefore, the urbanization of the subject property will not contribute toward scattered spot urban development and is contiguous to existing urban development. The proposed Urban District and residential development would be consistent with the following goals, objectives and policies for the population, economy, social-economic advancement-housing of the State Plan. * A strong, viable economy, characterized by stability, diversity, and growth that enables the fulfillment of the needs and expectations for Hawaii's present and future generations. * Physical, social, and economic well-being, for individuals and families in Hawaii, that nourishes a sense of community responsibility, of caring, and of participation in community life. * Promote increased opportunities for Hawaii's people to pursue their socio-economic aspirations throughout the islands. * Greater opportunities for Hawaii's people to secure reasonably priced, safe, sanitary, livable homes located in suitable environments that satisfactorily accommodate the needs and desires of families and individuals. * Effectively accommodate the housing needs of Hawaii's people. * Stimulate and promote feasible approaches that increase housing choices for low-income, moderate-income, and gap-group households. * Increase homeownership and rental opportunities and choices in terms of quality, location, cost, densities, style, and size of housing. The Urban reclassification would be consistent with the Economic, Housing, Land Use and Residential goals and policies of the Hawaii County General Plan by creating housing opportunities. The goals, policies, standards and courses of action state the following: Economic Element * Provide residents with opportunities to improve their quality of life.