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The Honorable Dominic Yagong, 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 also be considered as they may have an impact on similar areas in the County. The Change of Zone request from an Open (0) to an Industrial -Commercial Mixed Use (MCX-20) zoned district will conform to the goals, policies and standards of the General Plan Economic and Land Use Elements. The General Plan is intended to be used as a policy guide for the coordinated growth and development of all sectors of the County. It sets forth goals, policies, standards and courses of action to accommodate growth without congestion, to designate and preserve the lands needed for residential use, commercial and visitor services, industry, agriculture and open space, and to coordinate these uses with the County's service and circulation systems. 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 goals, policies and standards of the General Plan in that the proposed development will be developed in an area adequately served by necessary services such as water, utilities, sewers and transportation systems. The proposed project also conforms to the Land Use - Industrial sub -element which states that "Industrial development shall be located in areas adequately served by transportation, utilities and other amenities." 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 applicants propose a mix of light industrial and commercial uses which would be suitable in this area.