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The Honorable J Yoshimoto, Chairman and Members of the County Council Page 2 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. The change of zone request from A -3a to RA -la will conform to, among others, the goals, policies and standards of the Economic and Land Use Elements of the General Plan. The General Plan is intended to be used as a policy guide for the coordinated growth and development of all sectors of the County. The overall goals, policies and standards are set forth to physically plan the lands in the County in the best interest of the island's residents. 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. The request conforms to the policy of the Land Use element of the General Plan which state, "zone urban type uses in areas with ease of access to community services and employment centers and with adequate public utilities and facilities." 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 subject area is designated Low Density Urban. This designation includes residential, ancillary community and public uses, and neighborhood and convenience -type commercial uses. Additionally, the proposed change of zone will conform to, among others, the goals, policies and standards of the Land Use and Economic General Plan Elements: 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. • Allocate appropriate requested zoning in accordance with the existing or projected needs of neighborhood, community, region and County.