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The Honorable J Yoshimoto, Chairman and Members of the County Council Page 3 • Zoning requests shall be reviewed with respect to General Plan designation, district goals, regional plans, State Land Use District, compatibility with adjacent zoned uses, availability of public services and utilities, access, and public need. LAND USE—COMMERCIAL • Provide for commercial developments that maximize convenience to users. • Provide commercial developments that complement the overall pattern of transportation and land usage within the island's regions, communities, and neighborhoods. • Commercial facilities shall be developed in areas adequately served by necessary services such as water, utilities, sewers, and transportation systems. Should such services not be available, the development of more intensive uses should be in concert with a localized program of public and private capital improvements to meet the expected increased needs. The State Land Use designation for the subject property is Urban. The property is designated Urban by the Land Study Bureau's Productivity Rating. The Hilo Community Development Plan(CDP), adopted in 1975, suggests residential uses in this area. However, this area is transitioning to higher density commercial type uses. The proposed change of zone would complement the existing commercial land uses that already exist in this area and will provide for an orderly development of the area. The property is a vacant, approximately 11,771 square foot parcel located on Laukapu Street. The property was formerly used as a single-family residence, and the applicant proposes to renovate the dwelling to relocate her real estate business to the site. The land uses in the area are a mix of residential and commercial uses. Big Island Candies is located on Hinano Street northwest of the site. Properties within 500 feet of the property along Laukapu Street to the north have been rezoned into the MCX-20 district for a proposed restaurant, retail shop, and a veterinary clinic. Immediately adjacent properties to the north and south are zoned RS-10 and improved with residences. Rezonings in the area from RS-10 to Neighborhood Commercial include: • TMK: 2-2-34: 85 and 93 (Ordinance No. 00 031) • TMK: 2-2-34: 12 (Ordinance No. 06 107) • TMK: 2-2-34: 13 (Ordinance No. 06 124) • TMK: 2-2-34: 84 (Ordinance No. 08 006) • TMK: 2-2-36: 25 and 26 (Ordinance No. 08 20) • TMK: 2-2-34: 88 (Ordinance No. 09 45) • TMK: 2-2-34: 82 (Ordinance No. 10 76)