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The soil of the site is classified "E" or very poor. While it does have _ some measure of agricultural potential, as evidenced by the existing vegetation on the site, the site does not have resource that is deemed to be critical from an agricultural perspective. Furthermore, this area is generally bounded by urban and urbanizing uses. The property has no severe topographic or geologic problems that would render the land unusable for the proposed subdivision and activity. C. Kona Community Development Plan As noted in Chapter IV-C of this report, the Kona Land Use Map of the CDP designates the subject site to be within Captain Cook; one of the rural towns encouraged to,be developed as a "Rural Town TOD." While a more detailed discussion of this is found in Chapter IV-C, the proposed residential uses is consistent with the objectives sought by the CDP. While this general area is thought to be good for a transit stop, the subject site is not conducive due to traffic concerns. There would be other areas proximate to the subject site that would be more suitable as a transit stop. The residential uses would support the concept of rural town development, as it is proximate to commercial uses as well as the civic center less than a mile to the south. Equally important, it would provide direct and indirect (through the County's Affordable Housing Code) housing opportunities; D. Zoning If the request were approved, the site would be developed into a single-family residential subdivision. AH improvements would be developed consistent with the Subdivision Code. No variances from the Code are anticipated. E. Hawaii State Plan Chapter 226. Hawaii Revised Statutes, outlines the long-range goals and policies of the Hawaii State Plan. Said Plan is intended to serve as a guide for the growth and future long-range development of the State. 19 • _ _