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Dru Kanuha, Council Chair and Members of the County Council Page 2 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 also be considered as they may have an impact on similar areas in the County. The Change of Zone application from an Agricultural (A-3a) to Residential and Agricultural(RA-la)zoned district will conform to the following goals, policies and standards of the General Plan. The General Plan is intended to be used as a policy guide for the coordinated growth and development of all sectors of the County. It sets forth goals, policies, standards and courses of action to accommodate growth without congestion, to designate and preserve the lands needed for residential use, commercial and visitor services, industry, agriculture and open space, and to coordinate these uses with the County's service and circulation systems. 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. 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 LUPAG Map establishes the basic urban and non-urban form for areas within the County. The property is designated Low Density Urban. This designation allows residential uses (up to six units per acre),with ancillary community and public uses, and neighborhood and convenience-type commercial uses. The subject property and surrounding area of Lama Street and Makalika Street between the highway and Railroad Avenue are unique in that they are zoned Agricultural by the County but are in the State Land Use Urban district. Although these lands can be productive for agriculture they are planned to be developed over time with more urban uses due to their close proximity to Hilo town and utilities and services.