PD Recommendation Report (PL-REZ-2023-000047)

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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 a Resort(V-.75)zoning district to an Limited- Industrial (ML-20) zoning district conforms to applicable goals, policies, and standards of the General Plan. The subject, 1.795-acre property has been improved with an existing commercial building, as well as a paved parking lot and grading parking areas. The remainder of the property is completely cleared and graded other than some minor landscaping located along property boundaries. The subject parcel is bounded on the north and south by Kalaniana`ole Street and Kamehameha Ave respectively, to the east by both Limited Industrial (ML-20) and General-Industrial (MG-la) which make up the Suisan Warehouse Facilities. To the west is a property that was approved by Special Management Area Use Permit No. 95-9 to develop as a retail convenience store and related improvements. Across Kalaniana`ole Street is the Hilo Hotel and Reeds Bay Ice Ponds, while across Kamehameha Ave is the Hilo Airport Property. According to the Zoning Code, the Urban zoning district generally includes lands characterized by "city like" concentrations of people, structures, and services. The requested Limited Industrial (ML-20)zoning for the subject parcel would be consistent with the surrounding development and land use pattern and supports the intent of zoning designation. The General Plan is intended to be used as a policy guide for the coordinated growth and development of all sectors of the County. It sets forth goals, policies, standards, and courses of action to accommodate growth without congestion, to designate and preserve the lands needed for residential use, commercial and visitor services, industry, agriculture, and open space, and to coordinate these uses with the County's service and circulation systems. The overall goals,policies and standards are set forth to physically plan the lands in the County in the best interest of the island's residents. Land Use is one of the principal focal points of public concern and policy. The Land Use Element provides the primary basis for direct control and guidance of publicly and privately owned resources. The request conforms to the following goals, policies, and standards of the General Plan Land Use Element: -2-