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Mr.Michael Yee,Director <br /> October 17,2018 <br /> Page 10 <br /> Policies <br /> ® Commercial facilities shall be developed in areas adequately served by <br /> necessary services, such as water,utilities, sewers, and transportation <br /> systems. Should such services not be available,the development of <br /> more intensive uses should be in concert with a localized program of . <br /> public and private capital improvements to meet the expected <br /> increased needs. <br /> ' e Distribution of commercial areas shall be such as to best meet the <br /> demands of neighborhood, community and regional needs. <br /> ® The development of commercial facilities should be designed to fit <br /> into the locale with minimum intrusion while providing the desired <br /> services. Appropriate infrastructure and design controls shall be <br /> incorporated into the review of such developments. <br /> Standards <br /> ® Commercial developments shall be located in areas adequately served <br /> by transportation,utilities, and amenities. Commercial developments <br /> shall provide for adequate internal circulation amongst commercial <br /> facilities in the area. <br /> e Off-street parking and loading facilities shall be provided. <br /> ® Commercial development shall maintain or improve the quality of the <br /> present environment through the consideration of visual, access, <br /> landscaping, and other design elements in their development. <br /> e Preference shall be given to commercial lands with a reasonably level <br /> topography. <br /> Discussion <br /> As the City of Hilo and its surrounding area continue to grow,there will <br /> be a need for more office/retail space. However,not all office/retail uses <br /> need to be in large structures. Smaller structures in areas of transition— <br /> such as here—would be appropriate. From a visual and infrastructure <br /> perspective,the proposed project would not overwhelm the surrounding <br /> area. <br />