2015-2 REZ 14-184 and SLU 14-41 - Laserfiche WebLink

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4. STANDARDS FOR REVIEW. A. Chapter 205 & Chapter 205A, Costal Zone Management: The property is located outside the County SMA area, is located approximately 5 miles from the shoreline, and is not connected with any shoreline resources. Therefore, the granting of the proposed Project is not contrary to the objectives sought under Chapter 205A, HRS since the natural resources of the SMA 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. B. 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 degrdation. 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 Plan's goals and standards, related to land use in that, although it involves a non - agricultural use of agricultural land, it does not involve land of agricultural importance and is compatible with surrounding uses. Concurrently, 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 consistent 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.