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the Agricultural to the Urban district is in conformance with the proposed use. The proposed reclassification conforms to the following standards for determining the Urban district boundaries: • The project area is in close proximity to centers of trading and employment. • The project area is served by basic services including schools,parks, solid waste disposal, drainage,water, transportation systems,public utilities and police and fire protection. • The project area includes lands with satisfactory topography and drainage, is reasonably free from the danger of any flood,tsunami,unstable soil condition and other adverse environmental effects. • Land contiguous with existing urban areas shall be given more consideration than non-contiguous land, and particularly when indicated for future urban use on state or county general plans. • The project area is in an appropriate location for new urban concentrations as evidenced by the County General Plan Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG)Map designation as Medium Density Urban. • Approval of the proposed reclassification will not result in spot urban development necessitating unreasonable investment in public infrastructure or support services. 2) 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. • Strive for diversity and stability in its economic system. • Provide an economic environment that allows new, expanded, or improved economic opportunities that are compatible with the County's cultural, natural and social environment. Land Use Element • Designate and allocate land uses in appropriate proportions Sand mix and in keeping with the social, cultural, and physical environments of the County. • Zone urban-and rural-types of uses in areas with ease of access to community services and employment centers and with adequate public utilities and facilities. • Allocate appropriate requested zoning in accordance with the existing or projected needs of neighborhood, community,region and County. 3