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J Yoshimoto, Council Chair and Members of the County Council Page 3 reclassification states that"It shall include lands in appropriate locations for new urban concentrations and shall give consideration to areas of urban growth as shown on the state and county general plans." The properties conform to this standard as it is situated in the area designated for urban expansion in the General Plan. Additionally, there are three large commercial and/or light industrial projects previously approved by Special Permits, which are within 1,500 feet of this project. Lastly, the project site is situated in the Hawaiian Ocean View Estates subdivision and across from the Hawaiian Ranchos subdivision. The reclassification action conforms to the goals, objectives and/or policies articulated in the Hawaii State Plan including the objective to "encourage an increase in economic activities and employment opportunities on the neighbor islands consistent with community needs and desires." The reclassification action also conforms to the following goals, policies and standards of the Land Use and Economic General Plan Elements and the General Plan LUPAG Map: The Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide(LUPAG) Map component of the General Plan is a representation of the document's goals and policies to guide the coordinated growth and development of the County. It reflects a graphic depiction of the physical relationship among the various land uses. The LUPAG Map establishes the basic urban and non-urban form for areas within the County. The proposed request conforms to the LUPAG Map, which designates the properties as Urban Expansion Area, which allows for a mix of high density, medium density, low density, industrial, industrial-commercial and/or open designations in areas where new settlements may be desirable,but where the specific settlement pattern and mix of uses have not yet been determined. The reclassification request would further the County's goals of providing an economic environment that allows new or existing businesses to expand and diversify the County's economic base, and also increase choice of occupations. The proposed use would be consistent with the following goals, policies and standards of the Economic, Land Use and Commercial Elements of the General Plan. Economic Element: • Provide residents with opportunities to improve their quality of life through economic development that enhances the County's natural and social environments.