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office space for Kona and the surrounding area. The proposed project will not diminish the <br /> valuable natural resources of the area, it will aim to preserve both resources located on the <br /> parcel (access pathway, and cultural sites) which otherwise may be destroyed. Mitigation <br /> is being employed to minimize impact to resources and the environment. The project has <br /> been reviewed by the Kailua Village Design Committee (KVDC) who approved of the <br /> proposed design in keeping with the character and use of the area. As such the proposed <br /> development is consistent with the County General Plan, Zoning Code, and Kona <br /> Community. <br /> The Hawaii County Department of Planning zoning designation for the subject <br /> parcels is "Village-Commercial" 10,000-sq. ft. (CV-10). The proposed development <br /> project is permitted use within the CV zoning district and does not require a use permit or <br /> a change in the zoning designation. The development will conform to the requirements of <br /> the zoning district relative to permissible uses,maximum allowable height, minimum yard <br /> setbacks, minimum off-street parking, and landscaping requirements. <br /> Lastly, the proposed development is consistent with the Kona Community <br /> Development Plan (KCDP). The KCDP (as amended)was adopted by the Hawaii County <br /> Council by Ordinance No. 19-91 on September 18, 2019, and guides decisions within the <br /> Kona Urban Area and surrounding regions. <br /> The project site is located within an area adequately served with essential services <br /> such as water, electricity, and telephone. Wastewater will be directed to the existing sewer <br /> line along Wdlua Drive, and stormwater will be retained on site approved drainage and <br /> other supporting structures. Additionally, DEM-Solid Waste Division is requiring a Solid <br /> Waste Management Plan be submitted and approved by DEM prior to occupancy of the <br /> development. <br /> While there are no anticipated traffic impacts from the proposed project, the <br /> pedestrian access around the subject parcel will be maintained and the existing access <br /> pathway will be preserved. As such the proposed development is consistent with the <br /> County General Plan,Zoning Code, and Kona Community. <br /> The development will to the extent feasible, reasonably protect native <br /> Hawaiian rights if they are found to exist. In view of the Hawaii State Supreme Court's <br /> -6- <br />