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The Honorable Dominic Yagong, 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, Hawai`i 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 is a rectangular shaped parcel improved with a vacant, single- story dwelling constructed in 1963. The dwelling is proposed to be converted into the clinic. Fronting the property is a rock wall approximately two to three feet in height. The land uses in the immediate area are a mix of commercial, industrial and residential uses. Immediately adjacent properties are zoned RS-10 and in single-family residential uses. Commercial and/or industrial uses include Big Island Candies (zoned General Commercial) located directly across Laukapu Street to the west. The Atebara Potato Chip factory, quilt shop, various office uses, a church and the IEG Federal Credit Union are located in close proximity to the site. All utilities and services are available to the site. Access will be from Laukapu Street, fronting the property. The applicant is willing to provide their share of roadway improvements by foregoing five feet of the project site fronting Laukapu Street. Laukapu Street is classified as a collector with an existing right-of-way of 40 feet. The Department of Public Works (DPW)recommends full improvements to the entire frontage along Kekuanaoa Street and Laukapu Street consisting of,but not limited to,pavement widening with concrete curb, gutter and sidewalk along with any utility relocation. A condition of this recommendation will require a 5-foot road widening along the property's Laukapu Street frontage to be dedicated to the County along with curb, gutter and sidewalk improvements, similar to other rezonings in the immediate area. County water is available to the site. The project will connect to the County's sewer line. Solid waste will be handled by commercial haulers. If required, a Solid