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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 beneft of establishing industrial uses in this area is its close proximity to air transportation terminals, harbor facilities and the 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 purpose of the MCX (industrial-commercial mixed use) district is to allow mixing of some industrial uses with commercial uses. The intent of this district 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. This district is intended to promote and maintain a viable mix of light industrial and commercial uses. Land uses in the immediate area are a mix of commercial, industrial and residential uses. Immediately adjacent properties to the north and south are zoned RS-10 and in single-family residential use. Commercial and/or industrial uses nearby include Sherwin Williams Paint Store and Dulux Paints, zoned MCX-20, located directly east of the property and Hirayama Brothers Electric, zoned ML-1Q directly across Kalanikoa Street to the west. Existing ambient noise includes airport/aviation use at the Hilo International Airport, nearby industrial and commercial uses, and traffic on Kanoelehua Avenue and Kalanikoa Street. Development of the property with commercial and/or light industrial uses should not directly impact air quality or significantly increase noise in the area, as many of the surrounding properties are already developed with similar uses. All utilities and services are available to the site. Access to the property is from Kalanikoa Street which is a County owned and maintained roadway. The Zoning Map classifies Kalanikoa Street as a collector with an existing right-of--way width of 50 feet fronting the subject property. The Department of Public Works (DPW) recommends full improvements to the entire frontage along Kalanikoa Street consisting of, but not limited to, pavement widening with concrete curb, gutter and sidewalk along with any utility relocation. This recommendation will be included in the conditions of approval. County water is available to the site. A condition of approval will require the applicants install a reduce pressure backflow prevention assembly near the existing lateral water meter as recommended by the Department of Water Supply. The applicants will connect to the