PD Background Report Waikoloa Village Center (PL-REZ-2023-052)

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Waikoloa Light Industrial Center Change of Zoning Background & County Environmental Report Relative to the Industrial designation, the General Plan notes that "These areas include uses such as manufacturing and processing, wholesaling, large storage and transportation facilities, light industrial and industrial -commercial uses." Inasmuch as the requested MCX zoning allows uses consistent with the LUPAG's Industrial designation, no amendment to the LUPAG map is needed. 5. Applicable goals/policies and objectives of the General Plan: POLICIES The requested zoning would be consistent with the goals, policies, and standards of the Economic and Land Use Elements of the General Plan. Specifically, the more pertinent ones follow: Economic Element Goals • Provide residents with opportunities to improve their quality of life. • Economic development and improvement shall be in balance with the physical and social environments ofthe island of Hawaii. • The County of Hawaii shall strive for diversity and stability in its economic system. • The County shall provide an economic environment which allows new, expanded, or improved economic opportunities that are compatible with the County's natural and social environment. Policies • The County shall provide an economic environment which allows new, expanded, or improved economic opportunities that are compatible with the County's natural and social environment. • The County shall strive for an economic climate which provides its residents with an opportunity for choice of occupation. • The County shall strive for diversification of its economy by strengthening existing industries and attracting new endeavors. • The County shall encourage the development of a visitor industry which is consistent with the social, physical, and economic goals of the residents of the County. Land Use Element (Commercial) Goals • Provide for commercial developments that maximize convenience to its users. 0