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The Honorable J Yoshimoto, Chairman and Members of the County Council Page 2 urban growth for the next ten years, or in amending the boundary, land contiguous with existing urban areas shall be given more consideration than non - contiguous land, and particularly when indicated for future urban use on state or county general plans." The project area conforms to this standard as it is situated adjacent to existing Urban- designated lands to the east and south. The applicant's request to designate 14.622 acres into the Urban District reflects the infilling of Agricultural -lands within this section of Waikoloa, South Kohala, currently surrounded by Urban - designated lands. The applicant requests a concurrent Change of Zone from Agricultural (A -5a) to Village Commercial (CV -20) to develop a commercial shopping complex approximately 170,700 square foot in size. Proposed are three major anchors consisting of 20,000 square feet at the north end and two 15,000 square -foot anchors at the south end. There will be other smaller retail and /or office establishments. Although not finalized, the applicant has been in discussions with a major drug store and a hardware store. The proposed structures will be no higher than two stories, and less than 30 feet in height. The Urban District request would be consistent with the goals and polices of the Land Use element of the General Plan. The LUPAG Map component of the General Plan is a representation of the document's goals, policies, standards and courses of action. It is also a graphic depiction of the physical relationship between the various land uses and establishes the basic urban and non -urban form for areas within the County. The project conforms to the guidelines under the Land Use element of the General Plan: • Continue the concentration of commercial uses in Waimea, Kawaihae, Waikoloa Village, and in the resort areas.... (Land Use /South Kohala/14.3.5.6.2c, Courses of Action) • Provide for commercial development that maximizes convenience to users • Encourage the concentration of commercial uses within and surrounding a central core area • Zone urban types of uses in areas with ease of access to community services and employment centers and with adequate public utilities and facilities • Allocate appropriate requested zoning in accordance with the existing or projected needs of neighborhood, community, region and County • Encourage the development and maintenance of communities meeting the needs of its residents in balance with the physical and social environment. The Urban District request conforms to the General Plan Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG) Map, which the Director interprets as Medium Density Urban given the existing surroundings, long - established commercial businesses, and expanding residential component. The MDU designation includes village and neighborhood