REP PC 127 06/15/1998 1996-1998 - Laserfiche WebLink

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According to the General Plan Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide Map, this parcel is designated Industrial. This Industrial designation extends along Kanoelehua Avenue from Kuawa Street (makai) to Puainako Street (mauka), including azeas on the east side of Kanoelehua Avenue. The subject property is not within the Special Management Area boundary. The Hilo Community Development Plan (CDP) Zone Guide Map adopted by Resolution in 1975 by the Planning Commission recommended that the area be maintained as RS-] 0, Since then, there has been an increased demand for additional industrial-zoned ]ands as reflected in the vazious change of zone requests approved along Kanoelehua Avenue and Kalanikoa Street. The project site is situated within close proximity to schools, commercial azeas, employment centers and public safety services. The project site is located approximately two miles from the Hilo urban center where police, fire and emergency medical services are available. Since there aze single family residences adjacent to the subject azea, to mitigate any potential noise and visual impacts, it is recommended that a landscaping buffer be established along the side and rear property boundaries. According to the applicant, plans shall include a 4-6 foot wide landscaping buffer along the southern boundary and the portion of the northern boundary not occupied by the driveway. Also a fence (other than chainlink) or hedge, which provides a visual buffer from the adjacent property, shall be provided along the western (reaz) property line of the subject property. Your Committee concurs with the Planning Commission and the Planning Director for recommending a Favorable consideration for the change of zone request based on the knowledge that the proposed rezoning and development will result in an appropriate land use pattern and further the convenience, necessity and general welfaze of the public. Your Committee on Planning is in accord with the intent and purpose of Bill No. 259, and recommends it pass first reading. bh AYES NOES A&E EX Respectfully submitted LEITHEAD-TODD X COMMITTEE ON_PLANIyING TYLER X - ,i/ ~ , ~ - CHUNG X ~ L~ ~ ice; / REVNOLOS X ~'~3 ~ ~ cE c.~=l ~ . L,_ . BOB Y JEAN LEITHEAD-TODD, CHAIR SANTANGELO SMITH X PC REPORT NO. I27 x YAGONG ADOPTED: dUL cI ? lggg ARAKAKI E.O.M.