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on the General Plan Land Use Allocation Guide(LUPAG)map from Mohouli Street to the north to Kumukoa Street,makai or east to Kapiolani Street, south along Puainako Street,and west by the Sunrise Ridge Subdivision mauka of Komohana Street. The General Plan University Use designation on the LUPAG map has been in existence since the adoption of the General Plan in 1989 and supports the Public Facilities goals, standards and courses of action in the original General Plan adopted in 1971. Thus, university related uses were envisioned in this area despite the existing Single-Family Residential(RS)zoning in this specific section within the City of Hilo. The change in zone from A-la and RS-10 to UNV would allow the subject area to be consistent with the current University Use designation in the General Plan and allow the orderly,planned development of the area for a variety of uses. By amending the district classification to the UNV designation,the UHH campus can expand to allow a mix of uses including additional student housing,commercial uses such as restaurants and markets,medical offices, financial institutions,theaters and research facilities for a more"college town"environment similar to many university campuses nationwide. Such a variety of uses will support and encourage recruitment and retention by enhancing campus life for students, faculty and staff. The proposed University Village concept will provide an important link between the UHH and the nearby community. Currently,the development plan is flexible,and the precise description and timing of the various components will be determined based on the demand for residential, commercial,and educational needs at that time. UHH is committed to work with local government agencies,businesses,non-profit groups and alumni to create a positive impact on its students,community and economy of Hawai`i. As shown on Exhibit A,the proposed 80-foot wide right-of-way traverses through lands affected by the accompanying UNV zoning request,connecting Komohana and Kumukoa Streets. We believe that this proposed roadway is redundant due to existing major collector roadways already existing in the immediate vicinity that already provides a robust roadway network within the immediate area,such as Komohana, Mohouli,Kumukoa,Kapi`olani Kawili and Puainako Streets. As shown on Exhibit B, the proposed 80-foot wide right-of-way is part of a proposed roadway network that connects with the existing Mohouli Street extension that was completed in 2002. There -4-