PD BACKGROUND REPORT (SLU-20-054)

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IX. REGULATORY ANALYSIS A. General Plan LUPAG Map The General Plan provides for the long-range comprehensive development of the Island of Hawaii. It provides direction for balanced growth in the County. The LUPAG map designates the site primarily Medium Density Urban. This designation allows the RM-4 zoning without a General Plan amendment. B. General Plan Pollices The requested zoning would be consistent with the goals, policies, and standards of the General Pian document. For one, it may provide economic opportunities, from increased employment options and through the construction of any improvements required for the subdivision. The addition of single and multifamily residences will increase the real property values. In do ng so, the resultant project should add revenues to the County and State coffers. The project intends to be energy conscious through the use and/or encouragement of solar energy and design features to take advantage of the sun and wind patterns. Maintaining and improving the quality of the environment is important to the success of this project. The General Pian identifies five (5) areas of environmental concerns - air pollution, water quality, soil pollution, solid waste disposal, and noise pollution. As proposed, the project would not violate any of those objectives. Aside from the very limited vehicular transmission, air pollution associated with the project should be negligible. All wastewater would be put into the county sewer system. Drainage drywells will be installed as required as will erosion control measures during construction. This should be sufficient to address any potential surface water, groundwater or coastal water impacts. The archeological survey of the site did not encounter any historic sites. Nonetheless, work will cease if unanticipated archaeological remains are discovered during the development of this project. Work will resume only after proper clearances from the State and/or County have been received. 16