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D. Alternatives to the Proposed Project <br /> 1. No Rezoning <br /> Under the status quo alternative, the site would remain in its <br /> current underdeveloped state. Under this scenario, the site <br /> would not be utilized to its highest and best use, as envisioned <br /> by the General Plan and the commercial growth of the general <br /> area. <br /> 2. Evaluation of Alternatives <br /> Leaving the property in its current state would not maximize the <br /> existing site and its infrastructure based on the existing OPEN <br /> zone. The leads to diminished tax revenues and fewer services <br /> to the public. <br /> In view of the aforementioned, the alternative would not be more <br /> prudent and beneficial than the requested MCX zoning <br /> alternative. <br /> IX. REGULATORY ANALYSIS - County and State Land Use Policies <br /> A. General Plan LUPAG Map <br /> The General Plan provides for the long-range comprehensive <br /> development of the island of Hawaii. It provides direction for balanced <br /> growth in the County. <br /> A broad-brush interpretation of the LUPAG map suggests that the subject <br /> area is part of the Industrial. It is a designation that allows the requested <br /> MCX zoning. Accordingly, this request would be consistent with the <br /> LUPAG map. <br /> B. General Plan Policies <br /> The requested zoning would be consistent with the pertinent goals, <br /> policies, and standards of the Land Use and Economic Elements of the <br /> General Plan. <br /> 1. Land Use Element (Industrial & Commercial) <br /> 14 <br />