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J Yoshimoto, Council Chair and Members of the County Council Page 2 allow the establishment of a commercial food processing facility within an existing warehouse. The Commission shall not approve an amendment of a land use district boundary unless the Commission finds upon the clear preponderance of the evidence that the proposed boundary amendment is reasonable, does not violate Section 205-2, Hawai`i Revised Statutes (HRS), and is consistent with the policies and criteria established pursuant to Sections 205-16, 205-17, and 205A-2, HRS. In its review of any application for reclassification of district boundaries pursuant to this chapter, the Planning Commission shall specifically consider the following decision-making criteria: 1) The extent to which the proposed reclassification conforms to the applicable goals, objectives, and policies of the Hawaii State Plan and relates to the applicable priority guidelines of the Hawaii State Plan and the adopted functional plans; 2) The extent to which the proposed reclassification conforms to the applicable district standards; 3) The impact of the proposed reclassification on the following areas of state concern: a) Preservation or maintenance of important natural systems or habitats; b) Maintenance of valued cultural, historical, or natural resources; c) Maintenance of other natural resources relevant to Hawai`i's economy including, but not limited to agricultural resources; d) Commitment of state funds and resources; e) Provision for employment opportunities and economic development; and f) Provision for housing opportunities for all income groups, particularly the low, low-moderate, and gap groups; 4) In establishing the boundaries of the districts in each county, the Commission shall give consideration to the General Plan of the county in which the land is located;