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J Yoshimoto, Council Chair and Members of the County Council Page 4 • Economic development and improvement shall be in balance with the physical, social and cultural environments of the island of Hawai`i. • Strive for diversity and stability in its economic system. • Provide an economic environment that allows new, expanded, or improved economic opportunities that are compatible with the County's cultural, natural and social environment. • Strive for an economic climate that provides its residents an opportunity for choice of occupation. • Strive for diversification of the economy by strengthening existing industries and attracting new endeavors. The applicant will be providing residents who live in the Hawaiian Ocean View Estates and Hawaiian Ranchos subdivisions and surrounding subdivisions more opportunities for commercial services and employment, which will be located closer to their residence than traveling to Kona or Hilo for these services. Land Use Element • Designate and allocate land uses in appropriate proportions and mix and in keeping with the social, cultural, and physical environments of the County. • Zone urban- and rural-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. • 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.