PD Recommendation Report Waikoloa Village Center (PL-REZ-2023-000052)

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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 Open (0) zoning district to an Industrial-Commercial Mixed-20,000 square feet (MCX-20) zoning district conforms to applicable goals, policies, and standards of the General Plan. The rezone area is a 26.052-acre portion of the 29.61-acre subject property, located makai of `Auwaiakekua Gulch, with no existing structures. The remaining 3.558-acre portion located mauka of the gulch is proposed to remain in the Open zoning district. Surrounding lands are zoned Open, Residential and Agricultural 1-acre (RA-la), Multiple-Family Residential 1,500 SF (RM-1.5) and Village Commercial 10,000-square feet(CV-10)with other properties across Waik6loa Road zoned Single-Family Residential 10,000-square feet(RS-10) and Multiple-Family Residential 1,500-square feet(RM-1.5). Existing surrounding land uses include commercial/retail uses such as Waik6loa Plaza and Waik6loa Highlands Center to the north and industrial uses at an existing quarry to the south, as well as residential uses in existing developments including Makana Kai at Wehilani and Paniolo Greens. Additionally, vacant land to the east of the subject property is associated with an existing ordinance that approved the Highlands Golf Estates, a proposed residential/golf subdivision. According to the Zoning Code, the purpose of the MCX(industrial-commercial mixed use) district is to allow mixing of some industrial uses with commercial uses. The intent of this district is to provide for areas of diversified businesses and employment opportunities by permitting a broad range of uses, without exposing nonindustrial uses to unsafe and unhealthy environments. This district is intended to promote and maintain a viable mix of light industrial and commercial uses. The proposed Light Industrial Center is consistent with promoting a mix of light industrial and commercial uses, thus the request is consistent with the surrounding land use pattern and 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, -2-