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J Yoshimoto, Council Chair and Members of the County Council Page 3 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 request to change the zoning to a CV-10 district conforms to the LUPAG Map, which designates the property and the surrounding area as Medium Density Urban. Such designation allows village and neighborhood commercial uses and single-family and multiple-family residential uses and related functions, up to 35 units per acre. In addition to being consistent with the LUPAG Map, the request would also support the following goals and policies of the General Plan Land Use and Economic elements: • Centralization of commercial activities in Pahoa Town,rather than along the Pahoa Bypass, to serve the residents of Lower Puna shall be encouraged. • Encourage the concentration of commercial uses within and surrounding a central core area. • Require developers to provide basic infrastructure necessary for development. • Identify the needs of the business community and take actions that are necessary to improve the business climate. The request to change the zoning district from residential to commercial would be a more appropriate land use pattern for the property as it will provide a place in Pahoa Town for small businesses to be established. The Puna district has an abundance of land that is developed or can be developed for residences or agricultural uses,but there is not enough commercial-zoned land to provide goods and services to the residents. Providing additional commercial-zoned lands in Pahoa Town would reduce scattered commercial development outside of Pahoa that may be permitted on agricultural lands by Special Permit. The Puna Community Development Plan (PCDP) defines three types of village/town centers (regional, community, and neighborhood) which differ in size and range of uses according to their intended function. The subject property is located within the preliminary boundaries of the Pahoa Regional Town Center which is meant to serve as the commercial and civic center for lower Puna residents. In order to facilitate land