PD Recommendation Report (PL-REZ-2023-000053)

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The change of zone request from a Single-Family Residential-10,000 square feet (RS-10) 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 subject, 21,023-square foot property is rectangularly shaped, level, and located at the 75-foot elevation level. The property was previously developed with 3 existing structures built in the 1950's and 60's, including 2 single-family dwellings and a garage used for small engine repairs. Surrounding lands are zoned Single-Family Residential 10,000-square feet (RS-10), Neighborhood Commercial 10,000-square feet(CN-10), Industrial-Commercial Mixed-20,000 square feet(MCX-20), Limited Industrial-20,000 square feet(ML-20), and Limited Industrial-10,000 square feet(ML-10). Existing surrounding land uses include residential, commercial, retail, office, church, and industrial uses. 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 development is consistent with promoting a mix of commercial and light industrial 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, 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 and policies of the General Plan Land Use Element: -2-