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The applicant's intention is to complete Phase 1 of the proposed project by March, 2015, with Phase 2 anticipated to be completed by March, 2019. C. State and County Plans: 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 any 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 Plan's goals and standards related to land use in that, although it involves a non - agri cultural 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. The proposed project conforms to the goals and policies of the Puna Community Development Plan in that it is located in an area identified for development as a village center. It will enhance the vision to reshape the development pattern by moving away from the sprawl effects for the existing subdivisions and towards the formation of village and town centers, so the subdivision can maintain its rural residential character. The project also meets with the Orchidland Community Association's Design Guidelines as an appropriate place for the concentration of commercial uses to serve the subdivision and surrounding communities.