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

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The predominant land use in this area is a mix of commercial, industrial, government, and recreation. The requested change of zone from V-.75 to ML-20 will allow the applicant to move it existing operation to a larger property with more convenient access to customers. Staff notes there is a large existing car dealership located on the opposite side of the Suisan property which is adjacent to the subject parcel. The subject parcel is closer to Hilo Harbor which is more convenient for the applicant to receive inventory. Additionally,the project site is already served by adequate facilities designed for industrial and urban type uses. For the purpose of promoting health, safety, or the general welfare of the County, the Zoning Code regulates and restricts the height, size of buildings, and other structures, the percentage of a building site that may be occupied, off-street parking, setbacks, size of yards, courts, and other open spaces, the density of population, and the location and use of buildings, structures, and land for trade, industry, residence, or other purposes. In considering the purposes of the Zoning Code in relation to the proposed request, the approval of the request will result in a higher density. If approved, the applicant could conduct improvements to the structures, and establish new commercial and industrial activities not permitted within the current Resort zoning district. In considering the request in relation to the surrounding zoning, the request will result in an appropriate land use pattern. Based on the above information, the proposed request will result in a more appropriate land use pattern that will further the public necessity and convenience, and the general welfare of the County. The proposed request will not burden public agencies to provide utilities and services to the subject property. Access to the subject parcel is via both Kalaniana`ole Street and Kamehameha Avenue allowing the applicant to utilize both roadways for ingress and egress. According to the State Department of Transportation, the HDOT does not anticipate significant direct or indirect adverse impacts to state highways. No mitigation is warranted or proposed for traffic conditions on state roadways. HDOT did not require any improvements or changes to the access during the application review. Water to the project site is already being provided by the County Department of Water Supply (DWS). There is an existing 12-inch waterline fronting the project site along Kalaniana`ole Street and according to the applicant there are three (3) existing services to -4-