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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman <br /> and Members of the County Council <br /> Page 7 <br /> <br /> <br /> economic environment which allows new or existing businesses to expand and diversify <br /> the County's economic base, and thereby also increase the choice of occupations. The <br /> project's low-scale design makes it compatible with the surrounding environment with <br /> minimal social impact. <br /> The proposed request would also complement the following goals and policies <br /> of the Commercial Element. <br /> <br /> Commercial Development <br /> * Provide for commercial developments that maximize convenience to users. <br /> <br /> * Provide commercial developments that complement the overall pattern of <br /> transportation and land usage within the island's regions, communities and <br /> neighborhoods. <br /> * Commercial facilities shall be developed in areas adequately served by <br /> necessary services, such as water, utilities, sewers and transportation systems. <br /> <br /> * Distribution of commercial areas shall be such as to best meet the demands of <br /> neighborhood, community and regional needs. <br /> <br /> * The development of commercial facilities should be designed to fit into the <br /> locale with minimal intrusion while providing the desired services. Appropriate <br /> infrastructure and design concerns shall be incorporated into the review of such <br /> developments. <br /> Additionally, in the General Plan, a Course of Action for commercial <br /> development within the South Kohala District recommends that "Appropriately located <br /> commercial zoned lands shall be allocated as the need arises." This request would be <br /> consistent with the urban form depicted for South Kohala in that it would add <br /> commercial uses serving the surrounding region in close proximity to other similar <br /> commercial zoned districts and activities. <br /> The Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG) Map component of the <br /> General Plan is a representation of the document's goals and policies to guide the <br /> coordinated growth and development of the County. It reflects a graphic depiction of <br /> the physical relationship among the various land uses. The LUPAG Map establishes <br /> the basic urban and non-urban form for areas within the County. The area fronting <br /> Mamalahoa Highway is designated Medium Density Urban Development. Medium <br /> Density Urban Development refers to Village and neighborhood commercial and <br /> residential and related functions, three -story commercial and residential - up to 35 <br /> units per acre. The balance of the area is designated Low Density Urban <br /> Development. Low Density Urban Development designation refers to single family <br /> residential in character, ancillary community and public uses and convenience type <br /> commercial uses. This designation does not refer to density limitations however, this <br /> designation generally has been at a density of 4 units per acre. This proposed village <br /> commercial and single family residential development will provide the framework of a <br /> concentration of urban activities occurring in an orderly manner commensurate with the <br />