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without being subject to the County Affordable Housing Code nor the Fair Share Assessment. Given their 1-acre size, the sales price would also be higher, making it less accessible to those seeking market priced lots. 3. Alternative Rezoning Another option could be to utilize this site for multiple-family or commercial_uses. While that would still be consistent with the General LUPAG's map- Medium Density designation, commercial uses within a growing residential area and the traffic pattern may not be appropriate. Additionally, given the existing single-family residential pattern in this area, multiple family (unless of a less density) may not be appropriate. 4. Evaluation of Alternatives Leaving the property in its current state would not maximize the use of the land. The land could be subdivided into 5-6 large lots, but its agricultural uses would be minimal. There would also be diminished tax revenues and less public benefit in the way of creating more market value house lots. While alternative residential densities — such as multiple- family and/or lower density single-family residential subdivision - are possible, the multiple family density would be incongruous with the surrounding single-family residential pattern. Then, too, the low density residential use would reduce the inventory of house lots. In that regard, the project in totality would be consistent with the land use objectives sought to be accomplished by the County General Plan LUPAG map and the Kona Community Development Plan. In view of the aforementioned, it would appear that none of the alternatives would be more prudent and beneficial than the requested RS-1O zoning alternative. IX. REGULATORY ANALYSIS - County and State Land Use Policies A. General Plan LUPAG Map The General Plan provides for the long-range comprehensive development of the island of Hawaii. It provides direction for balanced growth in the County. 15 .'