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Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman and Members of the County Council Page 4 a. Achieve a strong, viable economy, characterized by stability, diversity and growth that enables the fulfillment of the needs and expectations of Hawaii's present and future generations. b. Encourage urban developments in close proximity to existing services and facilities. Based on the above, the approval of the State Land Use Boundary Amendment to the Urban District complements the State Land Use District Regulations and is supportive of the State of Hawaii Plan. CHANGE OF ZONE In order to consider an area for any type of zoning designation, the applicable goals, policies and standards of the General Plan must be adequately addressed. It is only through such a comprehensive policy analysis approach that evaluations and decisions can be made to better time and stage developments to achieve growth determined by the General Plan and related planning documents. The implications of these evaluations and decisions must be also considered as they may have an impact on similar areas in the County, but ultimately, on the future development of the whole island. The proposed request from an Agricultural (A-5a) to Single Family Residential (RS-10) and Village Commercial (CV-7.5) zoned districts will conform to the following goals, policies and standards of 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 * Designate and allocate land uses in appropriate proportions and mix and in keeping with the social, cultural and physical environments of the County. * Zone urban- and rural-types of uses in areas with ease of access to community services and employment centers and with adequate public utilities and facilities. * Allocate appropriate requested zoning in accordance with the existing or projected needs of neighborhood, community, region and County.