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entrances and exits along with proper provisions for internal traffic and parking, and be an <br />attractive center which does not adversely impact upon adjacent and surrounding existing or <br />prospective developments. <br />■ (e) Any industrial development shall be in conformity with desirable performance standards and <br />shall constitute an efficient and well organized development with adequate provisions for <br />freight service and necessary storage, and shall not adversely impact upon adjacent and <br />surrounding existing or prospective development. <br />■ (f) The development of a harmonious, integrated whole justifies exceptions, if required, to the <br />normal requirements of this chapter, and the contemplated arrangements or use make it <br />desirable to apply regulations and requirements differing from those ordinarily applicable under <br />the district regulations. The proposed development substantially conforms to the general plan <br />and any applicable community development plan. <br />The intent of this policy is to encourage the use of these planning tools to support development and <br />construction that reflect community values of architectural beauty and distinctiveness (refer to <br />Community Objective #4 in relation to "heritage assets" and "distinctive plantation towns"). <br />Policy 8 <br />In new, previously zoned Residential subdivisions in coastal areas, subdivisions should be <br />encouraged to develop as Cluster Plan Developments (C.P.D.) pursuant to HCC Section 25-6-20, in <br />order to achieve CDP objectives in relation to preserving open space, recreational areas, or scenic <br />viewsheds. <br />Rationale: The intent of this policy is to encourage and incentivize clustering development to leave a <br />buffer of natural area along the shoreline. Cluster Development is a site planning approach that is <br />an alternative to conventional subdivision development. It groups residential properties in a <br />proposed subdivision closer together in order to utilize the rest of the land for open space, <br />recreation, or to preserve viewsheds. The County zoning code allows for Cluster Plan Developments <br />(C.P.D.) in order "to provide exceptions to the density requirements of the single-family residential <br />(RS) district so that permitted density of dwelling units contemplated by the minimum building site <br />requirements is maintained on an overall basis and desirable open space, tree cover, recreational <br />areas, or scenic vistas are preserved." (Section 25-6-20. Purpose) <br />The County Planning Department should develop incentives for Cluster Plan Developments in <br />coastal areas that leave natural, open space buffer areas along the shoreline (incentives could <br />include expedited planning review, density bonuses, etc.). See also: Policy 13. <br />Policy 9 <br />The Director of Planning shall offer a favorable recommendation to the Planning Commissions, <br />subject to appropriate conditions, only for those proposed zoning code amendments that would <br />further the intent and ensure consistency with the objectives and policies of the Hamakua CDP. <br />(HCC 25-2-42 (c) (1) and 25-2-44) <br />Rationale: This policy is a re -articulation of existing requirements set forth in Hawai'i County Code <br />Ch. 25-2-42(c)(1) and Ch. 25-2-44. It is important that future rezones in the Hamakua Planning Area <br />be consistent with the objectives and policies of the CDP. Pursuant to HCC 25-2-42(c)(1), when <br />APPENDIX v5: HAMAKUA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN I Section 3: Policy Rationale — <br />Preferred Settlement Patterns & Land Use <br />