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The Honorable J Yoshimoto, Chairman and Members of the County Council Page 3 The Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG) Map component of the General Plan is a representation of the document's goals and policies to guide the coordinated growth and development of the County. It reflects a graphic depiction of the physical relationship among the various land uses. The LUPAG Map establishes the basic urban and non-urban form for areas within the County. The project area is designated Industrial on the LUPAG Map. This industrial designation includes uses such as manufacturing and processing, wholesaling, large storage and transportation facilities and light industrial uses. The MCX zoning would be consistent with the Industrial designation on the LUPAG Map for this area of Hilo. The State Land Use designation for the property is Urban. The property is designated Urban by the Land Study Bureau's Productivity Rating. 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 location in close proximity to water, air transportation terminals, harbor facilities and the 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 property is an improved, approximately 45,800 square foot parcel on the northeast corner of Kawili Street and Laukapu Street. Currently, there are 5 rental units on the site. These units will remain as rentals until the commencement of construction. Due to the grade difference of 15-20% between the northern and southern portion of the parcel, the site is proposed to be developed with a split-level style for the clinic. The lower (northern) portion adjacent to the Industrial-zoned property would possibly be used as a kennel. The land uses in the immediate area are a mix of residential, commercial and industrial uses. Across Laukapu Street to the west is a vacant property zoned MCX-20 under Ordinance No. 03 109 on July 9, 2003. An industrial-commercial complex zoned ML-20 is located adjacent to and north of the project site on the corner of Laukapu Street and Lanikaula Street, and various commercial/industrial uses are located on lands zoned ML-20 to the south/southeast of the project site, including Kamaaina Motors, a Farm Coop building, and various commercial businesses. There are a small number of residences on lands zoned RS-10 to the east on Kawili Street. TMK: 2-2-49: 24 located