PD RECOMMENDATION REPORT (PL-REZ-2021-006)

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In order to consider an area for any type of zoning designation, the applicable goals, policies, and standards of the General Plan must be adequately addressed. It is only through such a comprehensive policy analysis approach that evaluations and decisions can be made to better time and stage developments to achieve growth determined by the General Plan and related planning documents. The implications of these evaluations and decisions must also be considered as they may have an impact on similar areas in the County. The change of zone request from an Agricultural-5 acre (A-5a) zoning district to a Neighborhood Commercial-10,000 square feet (CN-10) and Single- Family Residential-10,000 square feet(RS-10)zoning district conforms to applicable goals, policies and standards of the General Plan. The subject, 5.349-acre property is trapezoidal in shape, is fairly level with 0 to 3 percent slopes, and is currently improved with two (2) farm dwellings built in 1927 and 1928. The remainder of the property had been previously utilized for commercial truck crop farming for several decades. The property is currently covered with various grasses and is intermittently used for cattle grazing. The Lanimaumau Stream runs through the southern portion of the subject parcel. The parcels immediately to the east,west, and south of the subject property are similarly zoned Agricultural 5-Acres (A-5a). Across Mamalahoa Highway to the north, parcels are zoned Single-Family Residential (RS-10),Neighborhood Commercial (CN- 10), and Village Commercial (CV-7.5 and CV-20). The surrounding area includes a mix of agricultural, commercial and residential uses. There are several types of commercial business operating within 500 feet of the subject property including two restaurants and a gas station. The RS (Single-Family Residential) zoning district provides for lower or low and medium density residential use, for urban and suburban family life. It applies to areas having adequate facilities to carry out the above stated purpose. According to the Zoning Code, the Neighborhood Commercial (CN) zoning district applies to strategically located centers suitable for commercial activities which shall be of such size and shape as will accommodate a compact shopping center which supplies goods and services to a residential or working population on a frequent need or convenience basis. This district is -2-