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Aaron S.Y. Chung, Council Chair and Members of the County Council County of Hawaii Page 3 The current zoning (Industrial-Commercial Mixed-Use; MCX-20) continues to be consistent with the General Plan's Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide(LUPAG)map,which defines the subject parcel and its immediate surrounding area as Industrial(ind).The purpose of the Industrial-Commercial Mixed-Use zoning district is "to allow mixing of some industrial uses with commercial uses" The amendment requests continue to conform to the goals,policies and standards of the General Plan in that the proposed development will be established in an area adequately served by necessary services such as water,utilities and transportation systems.The land uses in the immediate area are a mixture of a few single-family residences with predominant commercial and industrial uses.While the requested use would be consistent with the design and scale of the immediate area, the proposed use may still generate some impacts to the nearby residential uses.To that end the applicant has designed the proposed development to mitigate these issues by the thoughtful placement of buildings,parking areas, lighting, and landscaping. The proposed amendments continue to be consistent with the following goals, policies, and actions of the General Plan: ECONOMIC ELEMENT • Economic development and improvement shall be in balance with the physical and social environments of the island of Hawaii; • The County shall provide an economic environment which allows new,expanded,or improved economic opportunities that are compatible with the County's natural and social environment; and • The County shall strive for diversification of its economy by strengthening existing industries and attracting new endeavors. This request would provide opportunities for a veterinarian clinic to re-establish itself in an area that is already serviced by a good transportation system and infrastructure. Further,the project site is located in proximity to a number of similar sized commercial and businesses entities, such that the project aligns with the overall character of the area.