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I B. CONFORMANCE WITH STATE/COUNTY PLANS 2. STATE LAND USE DESIGNATION The subject parcel is situated within the State Land Use Urban District. I CHAPTER 205A, COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT The proposed use would not be contrary to concerns of the Coastal Zone Management as it would not interfere with public access to the shoreline, scenic and open space resources since the parcel is approximately eight miles inland from the coast. 4. APPLICABLE GOALS AND POLICIES OF THE GENERAL PLAN The proposed use is consistent with the following goals, policies and objectives of the General Plan: • Provide residents with opportunities to improve their quality of life through economic development that enhances the county's natural and social environments. • Strive for diversification of the economy by strengthening existing industries and attracting new endeavors. • Strive for diversity and stability in its economic system. • Economic development and improvement shall be in balance with the physical, social and cultural environments of the island of Hawaii. 5. GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION (LUPAG MAP) The General Plan Land, Use Allocation Guide Map (LUPAG) designates the subject parcel Medium Density Urban. 6. ZONING The parcel is zoned RS-10. 7. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN The Puna Community Development Plan includes the subject parcel in its map of Pahoa as a Community Village Center. The CDP also lists "medical clinic" as a use in its General Use Table for a Community Village Center. (See CDP Map) The Steering Committee for the Pahoa Regional Town Center Plan also includes the subject parcel 'in its Planning Area Map. (See Committee letter and map) SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA The subject parcel is outside the County's adopted Special Management Area. No Permits would be necessary under Special Management Area regulations,,, C. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING OF THE PROPERTY AND SURROUNDING AREA PhJ ysicai CharacteristicslEnvironmental Setting.@, 9. DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT PROPERTY The 1.545 acre parcel is located on the southeastern corner of the intersection of