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o The County shall provide an economic environment which allows, new, expanded, or improved economic opportunities that are compatible with the County's natural and social environment. o The County of Hawaii shall strive for an economic climate which provides its residents an opportunity for choice of occupation. o The County of Hawaii shall strive for diversification of its economy by strengthening existing industries and attracting new endeavors. • This request will allow for an existing business to continue and modernize its facility. It is a clean industry and one that services other economic sectors of the island. It provides for diversification of the local economy, and provides for added value for agricultural crops already grown on the Big Island. Minimal impact on the County's natural and social environment is expected because this operation has been in existence since the 1930's and at its current location since the 1940's. • Land use elements: o Designate and allocate land uses in appropriate proportions and mix and in keeping with the social, cultural, and physical environments of the County. o Zone urban and rural type of uses in areas with ease of access to community services and employment centers and with adequate public utilities and facilities. o Promote and encourage the rehabilitation and use of urban and rural areas which are serviced by basic community facilities and utilities. o Allocate appropriate requested zoning in accordance with the existing and projected needs of neighborhood, community, region and County. o Encourage the development and maintenance of communities meeting the needs of its residents in balance with the physical and social environments. • Land Use- Commercial Development: o Provide for commercial developments that maximize convenience to users. o Provide commercial developments that complement the overall pattern of transportation and land usage within the islands regions, communities and neighborhoods. • Policies: o Commercial facilities shall be developed in areas adequately served by necessary services, such as water, utilities, sewers and transportation systems. o Distribution of commercial area shall be such as to best meet the demands of neighborhood, community and regional needs. o Development of commercial facilities should be designed to fit into the local with minimal intrusion while providing the desired services. Appropriate infrastructure and design concerns shall be incorporated into the review of such developments. • Standards: o Commercial development shall be located in areas adequately served by transportation, utilities, and other amenities. 9