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all other resources that may have been attributed to the property no longer exist and have not existed since 1925 when the property was first developed. F. General Discussions • We are requesting a change in zone from RS to CN to allow for the construction of a new facility and leasable space. The property has been a production/retail facility for a Kamaaina Company that has been in perpetual existence in Hilo since 1936. This business has been at its current site since 1946. Given the current County Planning Requirements, the existing operation is non- compliant. The owner's intent is to bring the property into compliance and to continue the operation as is. By bringing the property into compliance with the Planning Requirements, the owners will be able to proceed with much needed upgrades to help meet current health and safety codes and standards. The property is currently "grandfathered" as a non conforming use. Minor repairs and renovations are allowed to the facility under current County regulations; however, the extent of the repairs required to the structure of the facility will exceed the allowable limit set by the County. Allowing the change of zone request will allow the owners to proceed with making the property conform to the current County requirements, which will allow the owners to proceed with the required repairs and upgrades to bring the facility up to current health and safety standards. • The trend in the area is towards commercial use all properties surrounding this property are currently zoned some type of commercial or in the process of a request for change of zoning. The business has been in operation at the same site since 1946. The surrounding properties at that time were residential. The impact of this request for change of zone would be further minimized due to the fact that most properties in the surrounding area are already commercially zoned or in the process of becoming commercially zoned. • The LUPAG map designates the site as Medium Density, a designation that allows for the proposed zoning change to CN. There are several other properties adjacent to within close proximity to this site that currently have similar zoning as is being requested. • The requested zoning would be consistent with the goals, policies, and standards of the Economic and Land Use Elements of the General Plan. Specifically, the more pertinent ones follow: o Provide residents with opportunities to improve their quality of life. o Economic development and improvement shall be in balance with the physical and social environments of the island of Hawaii. o The County of Hawaii shall strive for diversity and stability in its economic system. 8