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are unaffected. Accordingly, the proposed project is consistent with, and is not contrary to the objectives sought to be accomplished under Chapter 205 and 205A, HRS. 4. Applicable goals /policies and objectives of the General Plan: The proposed Project is consistent with the General Plan's goals and standards related to the economy in that it would provide jobs, supply products and services in a convenient manner to the rapidly growing area creating economic activity, without causing any environmental degradation. The proposed Project is consistent with the General Plan's goals and standards related to the environment in that it maintains environmental quality and no valuable resources would be adversely affected by the use. No rare, threatened, or endangered species or ecosystems are present, and no other impacts to air quality, water quality, or other environmental resources would occur. The proposed Project is consistent with the Plan's goals and standards related to historic sites in that no historic sites are present and none would be affected. The proposed Project is consistent with the Plan's goals and standards related to the natural beauty in that the project will not have a significant impact on the existing character of the surrounding lands. The General Plan does not list any areas of natural beauty in the area. Therefore, there will be limited visual impact associated with the proposed use. The proposed Project is consistent with the General Plans' goals and standards related to land use in that, although it involves a non - agricultural use of agricultural land, it does not involve lands of agricultural importance and is compatible with surrounding uses. Currently there are existing commercial uses; the Mint Stop gas station and convenience store, Orchidland General Store, and Blaine's Drive -Inn, located less than 200 feet from the proposed Project site. Consequently, while the proposed Project will alter the character of the land to some extent, the uses are not inconsistent with surrounding activities. Based on the above, the Applicant believes the proposed use is consistent with the Goals and Policies of the Hawaii County General Plan. General Plan designation ( LUPAG Map). The LUPAG map designates the Property for Rural. Please see attached letter dated November 25, 2014, to the Planning Director asking for a General Plan (GP) interpretation of Medium Density Urban (MDU) for the property, allowing the commercial change of request to be consistent with the General Plan. 3