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(fl Encourage the development and maintenance of communities meeting the needs of its residents in balance with the physical and social environment. Approval of the requested Special Permit would be in line with the aforementioned economic, recreation, and land use goals and policies of the General Plan through the operation and establishment of a gymnastics and sports fitness facility that supports and provides healthy and active pursuits for the West Hawaii community. Kona Community Development Plan The Kona Community Development Plan (KCDP) attempts to further define the General Plan and serves as a guide for decision-makers. The subject parcel is situated within the Kona urban area and in the Pua'a-Wa'iaha Village The proposed change of zone request is conducive to the following goals, objectives, and policies outlined in the KCDP: Policy LU-1.2: Urban Area. The majority of future growth in Kona shall be directed to the Kona Urban Area shown on the Official Kona Land Use Map, which spans from the Kona International Airport to Keauhou subject to the policies set forth under Objective LU-2 Urban Area Growth Management. Policy LU-1.4: Consistency with Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG). The current LUPAG accommodates the vision and needs for the Kona CDP area planning horizon and should be amended only for compelling reasons. Any rezoning application shall be consistent with the LUPAG. Transit-Oriented Development (TOD). The development of compact, mixed-use villages which would integrate housing, employment, shopping, and recreation opportunities. Villages would be designed around transit stations/stops which would reduce the need for daily trips and financially support the expanded transit system. The subject parcel is located within the Pua'a-Wa'iaha neighborhood village. According to the KCDP, neighborhood village core areas allow for small-scale commercial uses like the proposed gymnastics facility. Further, the proposed use is aligned with the subject parcel's designation as a part of the Neighborhood Village secondary area, intended to include uses that serve TOD residents, such as schools and community parks. 13