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B) CONFORMANCE WITH STATE/COUNTY PLANS 1) State Land Use designation: The subject property is situated within the State Land Use Urban district. 2) Coastal Zone Management: The subject application is not contrary to the policies and objectives of Chapter 205A,the Coastal Zone Management Program. The subject property is not a shorefront parcel and is located over 2 miles from the nearest coastline. The application will have no effect on public access to the shoreline, will not significantly impact scenic resources and will not have any effect on coastal ecosystems. 3) Hawaii State Plan: The Hawaii State Plan serves as a guide for the growth and future long-range development of the State. Chapter 226, Hawaii Revised Statutes provides the following long term goals and policies of the Hawaii State Plan: • A strong,viable economy characterized by stability, diversity and growth that enables the fulfillment of the needs and expectations of Hawaii's present and future generations. • A desired physical environment characterized by beauty, cleanliness, quiet, stable natural systems, and uniqueness,that enhances the mental and physical well being of the people. • Physical, social and economic well-being for individuals and families in Hawaii, that nourishes a sense of community responsibility, of caring, and of participation in community life. • Encourage urban growth primarily to existing urban areas where adequate public facilities are already available or can be provided with reasonable public expenditures, and away from areas where other important benefits are present, such as protection of important agricultural land or preservation of lifestyles. The subject application is in general conformance with the goals and policies of the Hawaii State Plan. If approved,the proposed change of zone request will allow parents to facilitate the dreams of their son to run his own restaurant. The construction of a new 2,280 square foot restaurant will enhance the economic viability of the area and will be an economic asset to the community. 4) Applicable goals/policies and objectives of the General Plan: The proposed project is consistent with the following goals,policies, and objectives of the General Plan. Economic Element • Provide residents with opportunities to improve their quality of life through economic development that enhances the County's natural and social environments. • Economic development and improvement shall be in balance with the physical, social and cultural environments of the island of Hawaii. 2