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Dru Kanuha, Council Chair and Members of the County Council Page 4 ■ Commercial facilities shall be developed in areas adequately served by necessary services such as water, utilities, sewers, and transportation systems. Should such services not be available, the development of more intensive uses should be in concert with a localized program of public and private capital improvements to meet the expected increased needs. ECONOMIC • Strive for an economic climate that provides its residents an opportunity for the choice of occupation. • Strive for diversification of the economy by strengthening existing industries and attracting new endeavors. TRANSPORTATION —ROADWAYS • Widen and provide curb, gutter and sidewalk improvements along Kilauea Avenue from Haihai Street to Ponahawai Street. The State Land Use designation for the subject property is Urban. The property is designated Urban by the Land Study Bureau's Productivity Rating. The Hilo Community Development Plan (CDP), adopted in 1975, suggests residential uses in this area. However, this area is transitioning to higher density commercial type uses consistent with the more recently adopted land use plans like the General Plan. The proposed change of zone would complement the commercial land uses that already exist in this area and will provide for an orderly development of the area. Parcels adjacent to the north and across Kilauea Avenue to the west are zoned Single-Family Residential (RS-10) and primarily consist of single-family residential uses. The properties adjacent to the south and east of the subject property are zoned Neighborhood Commercial (CN-10) and consist of a parking lot to the south and the Puainako Town Center commercial area consisting of retail shops, grocery stores, and restaurants. Thus, the applicant's request is consistent with surrounding land uses and zoning.