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The Honorable J Yoshimoto, Chairman and Members of the County Council Page 3 The State Land Use designation and the Land Study Bureau's Productivity Rating for the project site is Urban. The Hilo Community Development Plan (CDP) adopted in 1975 suggests the retention of residential uses in this area. However, this area is transitioning to commercial and light industrial uses. The advantage of this area is its close proximity to water, air transportation terminals, harbor facilities, commercial and residential population of Hilo. The proposed change of zone would complement the existing industrial and commercial land uses that already exist in this area and will provide for an orderly development of the area. The MCX zoning designation was created when the Zoning Code was amended in 1996. In accordance with Section 25-5-130, Hawaii County Zoning Code, this district would allow a mix of light industrial and commercial uses. The intent is to provide for areas of diversified businesses and employment opportunities by permitting a broad range of uses, without exposing non-industrial uses to unsafe and unhealthy environments. The project site consists of two contiguous parcels. Parcel 1 is a 12,820-square foot rectangular corner parcel with an approximately 81-year old dwelling and a carport. Parcel 3, adjacent to Parcel 1 to the east, is a vacant 10,000-square foot property. There is a rock wall around the perimeter of the two parcels fronting Kekuanao`a Street and Laukapu Street. The land uses in the immediate area are a mix of commercial, industrial and residential uses. Immediately adjacent properties to the north and east are zoned RS-10 and in single-family residential use. Commercial and/or industrial uses nearby include Big Island Candies (zoned General Commercial) located diagonally across Laukapu Street to the west. Across Kekuanao`a Street to the southeast is a property zoned Neighborhood Commercial (CN). The Atebara Potato Chip factory, quilt shop, various office uses, church, the County Department of Water Supply, and IEG Federal Credit Union are located in close proximity to the site. All utilities and services are available to the site. Parcel 1, located on the corner of Laukapu and Kekuanao`a Streets, currently has access from Laukapu Street. Adjacent Parcel 103 to the east has legal access from Kekuanao`a Street. The applicants would be willing to provide their share of roadway improvements by foregoing five feet of the project site fronting both streets. To facilitate traffic flow in and out of the site, two entrances are proposed, one on Kekuanao`a Street, and the other on Laukapu Street. These entrances would be situated as far as reasonably possible from the intersection. The Zoning Map classifies Kekuanao`a Street as a secondary arterial with an existing right-of-way width of 40 feet fronting the subject parcels. Laukapu Street is classified as