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Dru Kanuha, Council Chair and Members of the County Council Page 2 utilized for parking and interim auto storage use. The applicant plans to make further non - structural improvements to the site, including some landscaping if required, which are estimated to cost less than $50,000. In order to consider an area for any type of zoning designation, the applicable goals, policies and standards of the General Plan must be adequately addressed. It is only through such a comprehensive policy analysis approach that evaluations and decisions can be made to better time and stage developments to achieve growth determined by the General Plan and related planning documents. The implications of these evaluations and decisions must be also considered as they may have an impact on similar areas in the County. The change of zone request from an A -la to a CV -10 zoning district would result in a more appropriate land use pattern that that will further the public necessity and convenience and general welfare, is consistent with the applicable goals, policies and standards of the General Plan, and is consistent with the Kona Community Development Plan. The request to change the zoning district from agricultural to commercial would result in a more appropriate land use pattern for the property as it will provide support to the existing Orchid Isle Auto Center business by providing a much needed employee parking area as well as increased automobile storage area. The property is located within the Kona Urban Area (KUA) in Holualoa near the intersection of Kuakini Highway and Lako Street and is approximately one acre in size. It is adjacent to the Orchid Isle Auto Center property, which is zoned CV -10. The property is also located within the State Land Use Urban District. The land uses in the area are mainly residential but there are commercial uses directly south of the subject property, including the Orchid Isle Auto Center property and other commercial properties further south across Lako Street. The General Plan is intended to be used as a policy guide for the coordinated growth and development of all sectors of the County. The overall goals, policies and standards are set forth to physically plan the lands in the County in the best interest of the island's residents. Land Use is one of the principal focal points of public concern and policy. The Land Use Element provides the primary basis for direct control and guidance of publicly and privately owned resources.